#28 - Dr. Jessica Hekman: Does Dog Breed Affect Behavior?

In this week’s interview episode, we are joined by Dr. Jessica Hekman, a  veterinary researcher. Jessica has a fantastic skill, among many others, of taking really complex topics and distilling them into digestible tidbits of information that the average non-sciency person can understand. Currently, Jessica runs the Functional Dog Collaborative, a non-profit group, which supports the ethical breeding of healthy and behaviorally solid dogs. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Jessica talk about:Undereducation overstates, especially when it comes to super complex topics like nature and nurtureBreed-specific enrichment, and why it may not be as important as you think it isThe nebulousness of science, and why pseudoscience is attractiveEmily & Jessica’s thoughts about long-term solutions for decreasing animal overpopulationYou can find the full show notes here. Find some of Pet Harmony's ride or die brands, gear, and fitness equipment through our affiliate partner Paw Prosper. And yes, we promise we actually use this gear with our own pets. 💗Check out Blue-9, FitPaws, Help 'Em Up Harness, and more at http://petharmonytraining.com/fitnessAs an affiliate, we earn a small commission based on purchases from this link.