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Street dogs of Bosnia

Hope and freedom: Street dogs of Bosnia

Human Animal ScienceMay 27, 20142 min read

Stephen Jenkinson is the United Kingdom’s only specialist in behavioural psychology and its practical application to influence the behaviour of walkers with dogs. Stephen holds a Master of Science (MSc) and post-graduate Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling. In 2013, the United Nations Development Program contacted International Fund for Animal Welfare for help in managing […]

Animal attraction and human animal interaction

Animal attraction & human animal interaction: positive youth development

Human Animal ScienceMay 12, 20142 min read

Dr Megan Mueller is a developmental psychologist working in the Cummings School of veterinary medicine at Tufts University (USA). Megan’s own passion for animals led her to scientifically examine the roles they play in human health and positive development for…

Animal training

Animal training: what’s going on?

Human Animal ScienceApr 28, 20141 min read

Kate Mornement is an animal behaviourist who engages in regular ongoing professional development. When it means interacting with beluga whales, exotic parrots, lions and gorgeous puppies, why wouldn’t she? Tim and Mia talk to Kate to find out more about…

Reading with dogs

Amazing tails: Reading with dogs

Human Animal ScienceApr 8, 20142 min read

Dr Holly Lane is an Associate Professor in the School of Special Education, School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida’s College of Education. Her research focuses on literacy intervention and prevention of reading difficulties through effective early literacy…

Hal Herzog animals culture and us

Hal Herzog: animals, culture & us

Human Animal ScienceMar 25, 20142 min read

Hal Herzog is recognised as one of the world’s leading anthrozoology experts, having researched human-animal relations for over two decades. He is particularly interested in how people negotiate real-world ethical dilemmas, and has studied animal activists, cockfighters, animal researchers and…