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The goal of Research Bites is to bring the science of applied animal behavior to non-scientists. In each episode, Dr. Kristina Spaulding interviews an animal behavior researcher and talks about how we apply science and research to working and living with dogs. Research Bites members get access to full-length episodes, as well as monthly webinars and chats about current research in dog behavior. Visit https://sciencemattersllc.com/research-bites for more details or to become a member.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe goal of Research Bites is to bring the science of applied animal behavior to non-scientists. In each episode, Dr. Kristina Spaulding interviews an animal behavior researcher and talks about how we apply science and research to working and living with dogs.
Research Bites Podcast is hosted by Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB. The show has published 43 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#42 - Dr. Katie Homan - What Makes a Good Life for Dogs? Play, Meaning, and Relationship" (27 May 2026, 65 minutes), "#41 - Dr. Lars Schwabe - Stress, Memory, and Behavioral Flexibility" (26 March 2026, 56 minutes), and "#40: Dr. Patricia McConnell - From Science to Storytelling in Her New Mystery Novel!" (16 February 2026, 62 minutes).
Research Bites Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 43 episodes.
Booking probability for Research Bites Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Research Bites Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Research Bites Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB hosts Research Bites Podcast, a kids podcast with 43 episodes published.
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Episode #42
What does it mean for a dog to live a “good life”? Can animals experience something like meaning or purpose? And what role do play, relationship, agency, and training have in helping animals flourish? In this episode...
Episode #41
In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast , Dr. Kristina Spaulding talks with Dr. Lars Schwabe about what happens to learning and memory when the brain is under stress—and why those changes matter for behavior...
Episode #40
In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast, I’m joined by my first return guest, Patricia McConnell — Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, beloved author, and former professor at University of Wisconsin–Madison...
Episode #39
Today’s episode is a little different from the usual format. What you’re hearing is an actual recording from a Research Bites Coffee Break—an informal, unscripted conversation where behavior professionals think out loud...
Episode #38
This podcast was originally released in May 2022 as a shortened version. This is the full version of the original podcast. Your host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLC...
Episode #37
In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast , Dr. Kristina Spaulding dives deep into two foundational—but often under-discussed—forms of non-associative learning: sensitization and habituation. Drawing on research and...
Episode #36
One of the most common questions Dr. Kristina Spaulding hears is whether stress “stays in the system” for three days. In this episode, she digs into what that really means, what the research shows, and why the truth is...
Episode #35
In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast , Dr. Kristina Spaulding talks with Dr. (Jessica) Perry Hekman, DVM, PhD — behavioral geneticist and co-founder of the Functional Dog Collaborative — about what genetics can...
Episode #34
This podcast was originally released in April 2022 as a shortened version. This is the full version of the original podcast. Dr. Ádám Miklósi is a full professor and the leader of the Department of Ethology at the...
Episode #33
In this thought-provoking episode of the Research Bites Podcast , Dr. Kristina Spaulding is joined by Dr. Mike Mendl, professor of Animal Behavior and Welfare at the University of Bristol’s Veterinary School, for a deep...
Episode #32
In this episode , Dr. Kristina Spaulding dives into the complex world of labels—how we define, categorize, and talk about behavior in both humans and animals. Drawing on her psychology background, she explores the...
Episode #31
In this episode of the Research Bites podcast, Dr. Spaulding interviews Dr. Michael Blackwell, Director of Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee. The discussion centers around the intersection of veterinary...
Episode #30
In this episode, we’re joined by not one, but two Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorists—Dr. Amy Learn and Dr. Amy Pike—for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation on the intersection of medicine and behavior. We...
Episode #29
In this episode of the Research Bites podcast, Dr. Spaulding interviews Dr. Lisa Gunter about her work on reducing stress and improving welfare in shelter dogs. If you work or volunteer in a shelter – or work closely...
Episode #28
In this episode, we explore two common myths about science and how they relate to the world of dog training and behavior: Myth #1: Science is elitist and doesn’t apply to the real world. The Truth: Science is for...
Episode #27
00:00 Introduction to Research Bites Podcast 00:30 Join the Research Bites Membership 01:08 Introducing Dr. Sara Hintze 02:01 Dr. Hintze's Journey into Animal Welfare 04:43 The Evolution of Animal Welfare Science 06:22...
Research Bites Podcast
In this episode of the Research Bites podcast, host Dr. Kristina Spaulding interviews Professor Daniel Mills, a renowned expert in veterinary behavioral medicine from the University of Lincoln. They explore the...
Research Bites Podcast
Hello everyone! I am taking a break to develop a more effective and consistent system for podcast production so that I can release episodes on a regular timeline. That means I need to take a short break to get...
Episode #25
Your host: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB with Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLC This podcast was originally released in March 2022 as a shortened version. This is the full version of the original podcast...
Episode #24
Summary In this conversation, Kristina discusses two research papers. The first paper explores the effects of pair housing versus single housing in shelter dogs (yes, this was discussed last episode, but this is a 2nd...
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Vice President of Manufacturing & Engineering, General Mills
Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist
Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior LLC
Vice President and Managing Director, Program for Pet Health Equity
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