Companion Animal Newsroom

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You know what they say... If it's on the internet, then it must be true! Well, sorry to bee a buzzzzzz kill, but, there’s A LOT of fake news in the world. The spread of false information has become a serious challenge to evidence-based decision-making and science communication. So, how can one attempt to cut through the noise and separate fact from fiction?

Join the Amys and their brilliant guest, Dr. Erica Feuerbacher – professor, researcher, and applied animal behavior extraordinaire – for a closer look at what makes research valuable and valid. We discuss how to critically read research papers, what to consider when confronted with claims, and how to evaluate sources for signs of credibility.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/

Segment Transcript

RACHEL FELTMAN: This is Science Friday. I’m Rachel Feltman, sitting in for Ira Flatow...

"We’ve gotten the green light to attack these invasive insects because of their worrisome tendency to chow down on certain crops, particularly fruit trees. But even the most enthusiastic bug smasher is no match for this invasion, so scientists are trying out a new method for identifying and getting rid of these insects– training dogs to sniff them out.:

Joining me to talk about this strategy are my guests, Dr. Nathan Hall, director of the Canine Olfaction Research and Education Laboratory at Texas Tech, and Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, associate professor of applied animal welfare and behavior at Virginia Tech. Welcome, both of you, to Science Friday.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atypical-behavior-analyst/id1550247058

Behavior analysis isn’t limited to working with humans or their systems and organizations. In fact, there’s a whole field of study revolving around animal behavior. And similar to their human counterparts, animals are unique creatures and the science of behavior analysis can help bridge the gap to understanding and working with animals. In this LIVE talk, we meet with BAAAB (Behavior Analysts Analysing Animal Behavior), comprised of Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Dr. Eduardo J. Fernandez, and Laura Perkins, to discuss how the methodology of behavior analysis that many are familiar with when working with humans can also be applied to working with animals. In particular, we’ll be discussing functional analysis, preference assessments, programming and training, and data collection.

Waite, M. (Producer). (2022, January 11). Applied animal behavior Master’s program—Finally! [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://caabpodcasts.com/index.php/2022/01/11/applied-animal-behavior-masters-program-finally/

Waite, M. (Producer). (2021, January 20). Never ever leave…ever! [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://caabpodcasts.com/index.php/2021/01/20/never-ever-leave/

https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/

Are you absolutely convinced your dog loves it when you talk to him? My special guest is behavior analyst Dr Erica Feuerbacher. She explores questions like this and more. Her research has looked at whether dogs prefer petting over praise and what consequences function best as reinforcers. In this fun interview we discuss the many things that have been learned from studying dog behavior. We also discuss the questions that remain to be answered. We touch on belief systems that can cloud our thinking and help remind us why behavior science is such an invaluable tool for getting to the heart of why behavior is occurring. This episode is super educational, and Dr Erica makes the science accessible.  You will definitely want to check out the episode webpage to read the articles mentioned and watch the Columban Simulation video clips. You will never look at your dog, a pigeon or maybe yourself in the same way again.

https://www.animaltrainingacademy.com/podcast/training-tidbits/erica-feuerbacher/

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Waite, M. (Producter). (2019, October 23). Behavior functions [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://caabpodcasts.com/index.php/2019/10/23/behavioral-functions/