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The Dog Scholar

The Dog Scholar

by Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, Jamie Penrith and Danny Wells

Pets & Animals Natural Sciences

Do dogs have a concept of TIME?

Can your dog tell the time? Humans have circadian rhythms, an internal 24 hour body clock, but how do dogs know when it's dinner time? Let's get into the neuroscience that defines a dog's day. Check out Whimzees: https://www.whimzees.com/?lang=en_GB/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast What is going on inside the mind of your dog? Sit down every week with The Dog Scholar to unpick a new big question about dogs. Prof Sab brings the latest scientific research, Danny and Jamie bring 20 years of experience working with and training thousands of dogs. Takeaway fun facts, bust your own long held myths, and get to know humans' best friends in a completely new way. Send your questions and personal dog related icks to podcast@thedogscholar.com. Find us on social media @dogscholarpodcast.

Do dogs understand FAIRNESS?

How good is your dog at sharing? Humans see fairness as sharing, cooperating and not showing favouritism. But do dogs feel a sense of injustice when something is unfair? Trust the science to tell us what's fair... Check out Whimzees: https://www.whimzees.com/?lang=en_GB/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast What is going on inside the mind of your dog? Sit down every week with The Dog Scholar to unpick a new big question about dogs. Prof Sab brings the latest scientific research, Danny and Jamie bring 20 years of experience working with and training thousands of dogs. Takeaway fun facts, bust your own long held myths, and get to know humans' best friends in a completely new way. Send your questions and personal dog related icks to podcast@thedogscholar.com. Find us on social media @dogscholarpodcast.

Can Dogs Adapt to Anything?

Moving house, changing owners and losing limbs; how do we help dogs adapt to big changes? What can the science of dog evolution and more recent breeding tell us about a dog's resilience to change. Check out Whimzees: https://www.whimzees.com/?lang=en_GB/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast Sit down every week with The Dog Scholar to unpick a new big question about dogs. Prof Sab brings the latest scientific research, Danny and Jamie bring 20 years of experience working with and training thousands of dogs. Takeaway fun facts, bust your own long held myths, and get to know humans' best friends in a completely new way. Send your questions and personal dog related icks to podcast@thedogscholar.com. Find us on social media @dogscholarpodcast.

Should I Sleep With My Dog?

Are you sleeping with your dog? 56% of humans do. But does it lead to a better nights sleep? Lets examine the science to compare dogs, cats, and human partners to find out the ultimate bed companion. Check out Whimzees: https://www.whimzees.com/?lang=en_GB/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast Sit down every week with The Dog Scholar to unpick a new big question about dogs. Prof Sab brings the latest scientific research, Danny and Jamie bring 20 years of experience working with and training thousands of dogs. Takeaway fun facts, bust your own long held myths, and get to know humans' best friends in a completely new way. Send your questions and personal dog related icks to podcast@thedogscholar.com. Find us on social media @dogscholarpodcast.

Does my dog have OCD?

Can dogs get diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder? OCD affects around 3% of humans and runs in families, but is your dog genetically more likely to have it? Let's get into the science of dog mental health. Check out Whimzees: https://www.whimzees.com/?lang=en_GB/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast Sit down every week with The Dog Scholar to unpick a new big question about dogs. Prof Sab brings the latest scientific research, Danny and Jamie bring 20 years of experience working with and training thousands of dogs. Takeaway fun facts, bust your own long held myths, and get to know humans' best friends in a completely new way. Send your questions and personal dog related icks to podcast@thedogscholar.com. Find us on social media @dogscholarpodcast.

Do dogs experience DEJA VU like humans?

Do you ever get the feeling that you've seen this before... In humans, déjà vu peaks when we’re 15-25 and declines as we age. But what causes it? And do dogs experience deja vu too? We have the science to explain. Check out Whimzees: https://www.whimzees.com/?lang=en_GB/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast What is going on inside the mind of your dog? Sit down every week with The Dog Scholar to unpick a new big question about dogs. Prof Sab brings the latest scientific research, Danny and Jamie bring 20 years of experience working with and training thousands of dogs. Takeaway fun facts, bust your own long held myths, and get to know humans' best friends in a completely new way. Send your questions and personal dog related icks to podcast@thedogscholar.com. Find us on social media @dogscholarpodcast.

Can dogs smell that you're lying?

We've all faked a ball throw, but did you know dogs might be able to smell when we're telling the truth. We know a dog sense of smell is incredibly powerful, but has science discovered a new four-legged lie detector? More importantly, do dogs even care if we're lying to them? Check out Whimzees: https://www.whimzees.com/?lang=en_GB/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast Sit down every week with The Dog Scholar to unpick a new big question about dogs. Prof Sab brings the latest scientific research, Danny and Jamie bring 20 years of experience working with and training thousands of dogs. Takeaway fun facts, bust your own long held myths, and get to know humans' best friends in a completely new way.

Are all dogs secretly selfish?

Is my dog being selfish? Dogs are well known (and loved) for being cooperative with us - but are they genetically wired to assist humans? We breakdown the science from wolves to Belgian shepherds to find out if a dog will only help you, if you help them first... Check out Wellness Core: https://wellnesscore.eu/?lang=en_GB/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast

Dogs can detect earthquakes before humans (and why that's amazing)

Can dogs really predict earthquakes? Yes. But how? Can they smell something we can't detect? Hear tremors seismometers are missing? Or are they collaborating with... cows? This episode sounds ridiculous, but the science of dogs secret sixth sense is fascinating. Check out Wellness Core: https://wellnesscore.eu/?lang=en_GB/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast - - References - - Yamauchi, H., Uchiyama, H., Ohtani, N., & Ohta, M. (2014). Unusual animal behavior preceding the 2011 earthquake off the pacific coast of Tohoku, Japan: A way to predict the approach of large earthquakes. Animals, 4(2), 131-145. Wikelski, M., Mueller, U., Scocco, P., Catorci, A., Desinov, L. V., Belyaev, M. Y., ... & Martin Mai, P. (2020). Potential short‐term earthquake forecasting by farm animal monitoring. Ethology, 126(9), 931-941. Coren, S. (2006). Can dogs predict earthquakes? A possible auditory answer. In Paper delivered at the Psychonomic Society meetings, Houston, Texas, November 2006.

How much do dogs remember?

Most owners assumer a dog has a similar memory to a human - but is that true? How is a dogs brain wired to remember? How does the latest scientific research impact how we train and understand out pets? Check out Whimzees: https://www.whimzees.com/?lang=en_GB/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast Sit down every week with The Dog Scholar to unpick a new big question about dogs. Prof Sab brings the latest scientific research, Danny and Jamie bring 20 years of experience working with and training thousands of dogs. Takeaway fun facts, bust your own long held myths, and get to know humans' best friends in a completely new way. Send your questions and personal dog related icks to podcast@thedogscholar.com. Find us on social media @dogscholarpodcast.

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