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The Section on Human Animal Interaction: Research & Practice, of Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association is dedicated to professional and scholarly activities that advance the understanding of human-animal interactions as they relate to psychology.Check out our podcast series!
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Kimberly Illeah Marie Francisco
Listen to Kimberly Illeah Marie Francisco talk about her recent publication. Kimberly is a licensed psychologist and a graduate of the pioneering batch of the Straight Bachelor of Arts–Master of Arts (SABMA) in Psychology program at Angeles University Foundation (AUF) in Angeles City, Pampanga.…
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Claudia Suárez-Yera
Join us to hear about Dr. Suárez-Yera's recent publication. Dr. Claudia Suárez-Yera is a researcher at the University of Almería (HUM-743 research group), where her work focuses on psychometric and theoretical models of attitudes toward animals from an intergroup perspective. Together with her...
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Catharina Carlsson
Learn about Catharina’s latest publication. Dr. Catharina Carlsson is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. She holds a PhD in Social Work, with research focusing on Equine-Assisted Social Work and the role of horses in relational processes involving young…
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Topical pet flea and tick preventives - the unspoken risks
Learn how topical pet flea and tick preventives impacts our water and our environment from Stephanie Hughes, a registered Chemical Engineer with 30 years of experience in water quality and regulatory compliance. Stephanie teaches at Santa Clara University and advises California municipalities....
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Christopher Morales
Join us as we talk with Christopher Morales about his latest publication. Christopher is a science educator and college instructor with a broader background in education andapplied research. His recent work has also examined human–animal interaction and disability access, including questions...
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Christine Olsen
Join us to hear about Christine Olsen's latest publication. Dr.Christine Olsen is an ethologist and CEO of the International Community of Anthrozoology, with a PhD in public health science focusing on the effects of animals on human health. With a lifelong commitment to understanding animals...
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Courtney Sexton
Listen to Dr. Sexton talk about her recent publication. Dr. Courtney Sexton is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and member of the Dog Aging Project research consortium. With a background in the…
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Pet attachment and psychological well-being among South African pet owners
Join Faieeza Khalfe and Leigh Tucker talk about their research related to South African pet owners. Faieeza Khalfe holds a Master of Arts in PsychologicalResearch, with distinction, from the University of Cape Town and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of the Western...
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Understanding Pet Impacts on Quality of Life and Loneliness
Join the research team at the University of Tennessee talk about their recent publication. Claire Schuch, PhD, is the Associate Director of Research at the Center for Pet Family Well-Being (CPFW), Candice Hinkle, MBA, PMP, is the Assistant Director, and Kaitlyn Andres, MS, MPH is a Research...
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Matthew Knight
Join us to hear Matthew Knight, a PhD candidate in Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Veterinary Social Work talk about his latest research. Matt's research focuses on the human-animal bond, with particular interests in…
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Zoos and Conservation
Join Dr. Nichole L. Nageotte (Community Research and Evaluation Manager) and Dr. Lynn Von Hagen (Africa Conservation Program Director) - both at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance - talk about the important role zoos play in conservation.
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Sindhoor Pangal
Sindhoor is a canine behaviour consultant, a canine myotherapist, an anthrozoologist and an engineer by qualification. She researches free living dogs in Bangalore, India. She has presented her findings at major international conferences in the US, UK and has conducted seminars in Europe, UK and...
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Research - assistance dogs in Denmark
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Chalotte Glintborg as we talk about her latest research on assistance dogs in Denmark.
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The psychology of dog sports
Join us for a conversation with Hajnalka Selmeci, a sport psychologist who teaches at the Hungarian University of Sports Science while working on her PhD. Hajnalka’s research focuses on the psychology of dog sports and what makes human–dog teams thrive – and she is always excited to talk about…
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Octopuses, Predators, and the Politics of Wildlife Coexistence
Join us for a conversation with Oxford zoologist Tim Coulson about octopus biology, how predator-prey arms races have shaped life on Earth, and the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence following wolf reintroduction in the American West.
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Conserving Prairie Dogs in the West
Learn from Dr Ana Davidson and Lindsey Sterling Krank about prairie dogs in the west. These keystone species are threatened by plague and unlimited shooting on public lands, but conservationists are working to stop these threats.
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Kate Miller
Join us to talk about Kate Miller's latest research. Kate Miller is a PhD student at Colorado State University studying animal training, learning, and behavior. She is the Lead Animal Trainer at Human-Animal Bond in Colorado (HABIC) in the School of Social Work at CSU and a Karen Pryor Academy...
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The intersection of human health and companion animal welfare
Join us for a discussion with Dr Sonya McDowall, a cross-disciplinary researcher, as she talks about examining how social determinants of health drive companion animal welfare outcomes challenge the traditional separation between human and animal wellbeing. Her research is shaping new approaches…
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Celebrating Jane Goodall’s 92nd Birthday: Lessons about Suffering and Sentience
Listen to AHPC co-director Becky Niemiec share her reflections on what we can learn from Dr Jane Goodall.
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Therapy Dogs in Schools
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Jennie Dapice. She is an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of New England in Portland, Maine. She has over a decade ofoccupational therapy practice in school-based settings, much of which involved the intentional incorporation of…
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The importance of donkeys
Join us for a discussion with Dr Jo Hockenhull, the Head of Research at The Donkey Sanctuary, leading a team of dedicated researchers working to improve the lives of donkeys and their hybrids across the world.
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The Complexities of Wild Horse Management and Conservation
Join us in a discussion with Dr Sarah King about wild horses and burros in the Western United States. Learn how they are managed, why they are managed, and the complexity of achieving improved wild horse welfare.
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Pets and longevity
Join our conversation with Dr. Kevin Toman, DVM, a veteran small-animal veterinarian, founder of Helping Pets Live Longer (HPLL), and one of veterinary medicine’s most vocal advocates for longevity-first care. You can find out more about Dr. Toman's work here: https://helpingpetslivelonger.com/
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Mikaela Dahlman and the (B.A.R.K.) program research
Join us to talk with Mikaela Dahlman. She is a researcher, program facilitator, and Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS) for the Building Academic Retention through K9s (B.A.R.K.) program at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Mikaela’s primary research...
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Animal Assisted Services in the classroom
Join us to hear Barbara Vokatis talk about her experiences with AAS in the classroom. Barbara is a professor at the State University of New York at Oneonta, keynote speaker, best-selling and award-winning author, therapy dog partner, andproducer/host of Get Inspired with Dr. Barb podcast. She is…
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Colorado's unlimited trapping and hunting of furbearers
Learn about the effort to stop Colorado's unlimited trapping and hunting of coyotes, foxes, bobcats and other "furbearers" in the state. Samantha works with the Center for Biological Diversity's Carnivore Conservation program. She handles carnivore issues nationwide with a focus on state-level...
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Whistleblowing: Truth, Power, and the Cost of Speaking
Join us as we talk to Noelle Webb about the personal risks, ethical dilemmas, and societal impact of whistleblowers who challenge powerful institutions in pursuit of accountability and justice. After a 30-year award-winning career in pharmaceuticalsales, Noelle Webb became a whistleblower in…
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Learn about studying Great Horned Owls
Listen to Craig talk about Great Horned Owls Craig Perdue, Ph.D. is the owner/operator of Shadow Speak, LLC (http://www.shadowspeak.org/) providing programs involving free-flight encounters with wild bird species to (1) impart an enriched acquaintance between people and wildlife, (2) change...
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When Emergency Becomes Policy: Rethinking Mass Depopulation in Animal Agriculture
Hear Dr. Gwendy Reyes-Illg and Mr. Jeff Hill talk about mass depopulation in animal agriculture, unpacking the policies behind it, the welfare consequences for animals, and the emerging alternatives shaping the next generation of agricultural regulation.
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Molly Delzio
Listen to Molly Delzio talk about her most recent publication.
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Isaac Alex Conde Rodriguez and Viviana Ola Banda
Listen to Isaac Alex Conde Rodriguez and Viviana Ola Banda talk about their recent publication.
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Jen Currin-McCulloch and Emma Brown
Listen to Jen Currin-McCulloch and Emma Brown talk about their recent publication.
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Where Animals, People, and Policy Meet
An inside look with Pamela Linden, MSW, PhD, the Interim Director of the Center for Veterinary Social Work at the University of Tennessee, at how veterinary social work bridges professions to support wellbeing, advance research, and strengthen the human–animal bond.
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Coyotes in the City
Learn from Emily Zepeda why urban coyotes show up where they do—and why parks, pathways, and landscape features matter far more than human demographics.
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The role of a state animal cruelty prosecutor
Learn what it takes to prosecute animal crimes with Jake Kamins, the animal cruelty resource prosecutor in the Oregon Department of Justice.
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Helping people experiencing homelessness stay together with their pets
Kristen Baltrum is the founder and Executive Director of Annie and Millie's Place, a non-profit dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness keep their pets by providing resources, pet-friendly solutions, and advocacy, named inmemory of her sister Annie and her dog Millie, who faced...
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The Animal-Assisted Wellness Garden, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to promote healing, connection, and balance
Learn from Shelly Fisher about the Animal-Assisted Wellness Garden, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to promote healing, connection, and balance at a healthcare facility. Easily adaptable to other settings, including universities, the garden combines nature, animal interaction, and...
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What does it take to get rid of gestation crates?
Learn from Brent Hershey, a pork producer who converted his operation away from gestation crates after Proposition 12 towards more humane pig housing systems, and who has been keeping track of the impacts of the change.
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Coexisting with cats and other carnivores around the world
Learn what it takes to protect carnivores around the world with Dr Anthony Giordano, who is the founder, director, and Chief Conservation Officer at Species, the Society for the Preservation of Endangered Carnivores and their International Ecological Study
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Lions for Sale: The Hidden Cruelty of Captive Big Cat Tourism
Join us to hear conservation psychologist and campaigner Stephanie Klarmann talk about South Africa’s controversial captive lion industry. She discusses the hidden realities of canned hunting, the commercial exploitation of big cats, and the movement to end this unethical trade. Additional...
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More Than Property: Rethinking How We See Animals
Join us as Dr. Philip Tedeschi explores the growing global movement to recognize animals as feeling, thinking individuals. From science and ethics to policy and personal choices, we unpack why animal sentience matters—and how it challenges us to build more compassionate relationships with all...
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From Courtroom to Compassion: Rethinking Justice for Animals
Animal attorney and ordained animal chaplain Rev Ginny Mikita, JD discusses her dual mission to change both laws and hearts—illuminating how empathy, faith, and persistence can move the moral arc toward justice for all beings.
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One Health, One Family: Bridging Human and Animal Care
Listen to Katie Kuehl and Natalie Rejto talk about the work of the One Health Clinic in Seattle, Washington—a collaborative initiative with the University of Washington’s Center for One Health Research. This innovative clinic recognizes that the bond between people and their pets is inseparable,...
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The Healing Barn: Ethics, Policy, and the Promise of Farm Animal Therapy
What happens when therapy leaves the clinic and steps into the barnyard? Clarissa Palmer examines how farm animals are being integrated into therapeutic settings, and the responsibilities that come with it. We explore welfare standards, informed consent, and the policies that can safeguard both...
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Vanessa Ashall
Listen to Dr Vanessa Ashall, a Technical Leader for the Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) research programme at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, talk about her latest publication. Dr. Ashall leads the Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) Programme, a large portfolio of research exploring the...
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Ashleigh Zaker
Dr. Ashleigh Zaker, LLMSW, is a clinician working in communitymental health in central Michigan. She is a recent graduate of Colorado State University’s Applied Social and Health Psychology program, where she led the development of the Human–Equine Attachment Questionnaire (HEAQ), a new measure...
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Dr. Ooi and Noel Pui-Shan Tang
Noel Pui-Shan Tang is a speech therapist cum dog trainer current based in Caritas Mother Teresa School. She leads the school project entitled “Life education: dogs are family” in which therapy dogs are used to complement speech therapy service with the aim of enhancing the language performance…
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Chang Choon Tian
Choon Tian Chang is a registered and licensed counsellor inMalaysia with experience supporting diverse populations. His interests include grief and loss, personal growth, and expressive arts therapy. His experience volunteering in companion animal memorial services has also shaped his passion for...
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The Horse Racing Industry and Equine Welfare
Join us for a discussion about equine welfare issues in the horse racing industry and marketing animal protection with Michael Wilson, co-founder of Forza Bloodstock.
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Emily Piche
Listen to Emily Piche talk about her recent publication on veterinary hospice and palliative care.
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The Section on Human Animal Interaction: Research & Practice, of Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association is dedicated to professional and scholarly activities that advance the understanding of human-animal interactions as they relate to psychology.Check out our podcast series!
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