Ep:7 Your Dog's Brain is A Lot Like Yours! - Part 1

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Guest

Dr. Kathy Murphy, Neuroscientist

Hosts

Mark Drucker and Drew Webster

Producer and Editor

John LaSala

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Dr. Kathy Murphy qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the Royal Veterinary College in 1999. After spending several years in mixed practice she moved to the University of Oxford where she completed two specialised clinical qualifications and was awarded a Wellcome Trust Fellowship for her PhD in behavioural neuroscience. Kathy is the director of Barking Brains, a platform sharing information about neuroscience with animal trainers, behaviourists and interested dog owners. Additionally, she is the Chief Scientific Officer for Behavior Vets LLC and an Oversight Committee member for the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter.

SUMMARY

In this interview, Dr. Kathy Murphy explores the field of neuroscience as it relates to understanding how dogs think and behave and how more knowledge in this area leads to successful outcomes for pet parents. The fascinating similarities between human and dog brains are discussed, highlighting that while there are anatomical and cellular similarities, there are also differences in brain structure and development trajectories. In glossary form, there’s a captivating discussion around neurotransmitters and neuroeconomics and how these phenomena impact behavior. You’ll learn about phenotypes, genotypes, coupling, functional connectivity, and how a dog thinks and grieves. From time to time, the conversation touches on the ethical considerations of brain research in dogs.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Show Opening and the Importance of Neuroscience

07:06 Similarities and Differences Between Human and Dog Brains. What are neurotransmitters and what is neuroeconimics?

31:46 Phenotypes and Coupling

34:08 Coupling and Functional Connectivity

38:43 Understanding How Dogs Think

40:06 The Use of fMRI in Dogs

42:12 Real-Time Brain Function in Dogs

44:09 Ethical Considerations in Brain Research

48:14 Supporting Dogs’ Behavior and Welfare

49:26 Observing and Noting Dog Behavior

52:17 Grieving and Adaptation in Dogs

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Our podcasts are for your enjoyment and for general education and information purposes only. We interview veterinarians, scientists, behavior consultants, dog trainers, influencers, etc. You must always consult with your own [credentialed] canine and pet practitioners before implementing any training program or course of medical diagnosis and/or treatment.

Mark Drucker

Mark is the Founder and President of Love, Dog. His publishing career began at Fairchild in 1988. He has since worked at The Hearst Corporation, Conde Nast Publications, and Meigher Communications, where he was named Publisher in 1998 of the award-winning magazine, Garden Design. He held executive positions at three local media companies, Cottages &. MORE...

Drew Webster

Drew Webster is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant who has been training dogs professionally since 2009. He is an adjunct professor and the Canine Programs Manager at University of Denver’s graduate school of social work and The Institute for Human-Animal Connection. There, he teaches students competency-based models of Canine Assisted Intervention strategies centered around how. MORE...

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