The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology

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How to evaluate the scientific research on dogs and cats: A guide

How to evaluate the scientific research on dogs and cats: A guide23 jun35 min

Leave us a voicemail! New research on dogs and cats helps us to understand them better and give them better lives. But how do we know if the research is any good, and what about our feelings about the results? Zazie and Kristi chat about how to evaluate the science. We talk about: Taking an ethical stance on dogs and cats that recognizes that they are sentient beingsHow it can be tricky to assess research if you're not trained as a scientistThe research on training methods shows risks to usin...