UBC Human-Animal Interaction lab, part of @ubcawp at Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Joined July 2022
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The UBC Animal Welfare Program is hosting the 2026 Canine Science Conference in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, from June 4 - 6. Abstract submission and registrations are now open, and the abstract submission deadline is March 6: lnkd.in/gzDkZ2Vu
New publication from our PhD candidate @BaileyHopeEagan revealed that fearful dogs are more frequently given psychoactive meds than fearful cats in shelters. Cost & uncertainty emerge as major barriers, highlighting the need for improved efficacy data.
doi.org/10.56771/jsmcah.v4.1…
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The Croney Research Group has a new publication with the lab of Dr. Kari Ekenstedt - confirming several canine genetic behavioral loci identified in previous studies. Social and Non-social fears were more heritable than Startle Reactions. #caninewelfare
mdpi.com/2073-4425/15/12/161…
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New UBC AWP study reveals potential sampling biases in dog cognition studies similar to hand-touch training, where older, less reward-responsive dogs with inexperienced owners are more likely to be excluded—potentially skewing findings toward motivated, well-trained dogs.
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Are you a dog breeder in Canada? Researchers at UBC are conducting an online anonymous survey to learn more about breeding practices, management styles, and dog housing that takes just 30 minutes.
ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo… or scan the QR code.
Please share with fellow breeders!
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New pub 🚨 from our lab! Pawing behavior by rangeland ewes toward lambs at processing could be an indicator of a maternal temperament. More pawing behavior (attention/protection?) was displayed with heavier lambs (greater investment/payoff?). 🐑sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Looking for a #PhD in #quantitative #biology #evolution or #ecology? Or know someone who is?
Applications are open for PhDs starting 2025 @UniKonstanz @imprs_qbee
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Need we say more?
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New paper by @ubcAWP researchers: @joey_krahn @AminAzadian @camilamcavalli @dr_prot & Dr. Julia Miller found that extra discrimination training experience doesn't impact dogs' responses to ambiguous stimuli in a Judgement Bias Task (JBT) 🐾🐶
Read more: rdcu.be/dXotq
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#websitewednesday is here. Is ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) necessary for good puppy welfare? See the results of the Croney Research Group's study!
caninewelfare.centers.purdue…
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Now Accepting Applications for @appliedethology Student Representative! 🙌
If you are interested, please send a 1-page CV and 1-page statement describing your motivation to be a Student Representative to [email protected] [email protected] by October 31st, 2024
First paper from our dog learning project is out 🎉
rdcu.be/dW6zb
We found both between and within-breed clade differences in cognitive performance, and also in frustration-like behaviours following difficulty to adjust with the rewarding schedule.
Check it out 🐶🐕🐩🐕🦺
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Calling out all German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever dogs in Vancouver!
If you live in Vancouver and have a GSD or Labrador Retriever dog, you can help the Human-Animal Interaction lab at UBC study the link between reward motivation and behaviour.
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Calling all dog caretakers!
Do you use technology to monitor your dog (e.g., smart collar, cameras, feeders)? We invite you to participate in a research survey to understand how dog monitoring technologies impact the lives of dogs and their people!
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Do you work in a #veterinaryclinic and routinely handle #dogs during #examinations?
Researchers @TexasTech are interested in your perceptions of canine handling techniques.
Click on the link to participate, and please share our survey!
bit.ly/veterinaryhandling
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AWP Professor @dr_prot presented on if results of a judgement bias test were affected by pre-session discrimination or generalization training in dogs.
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Various AWP students and faculty presented at the Canine Science Forum last week. @camilamcavalli presented on the effect of positive mood on learning and stress resilience in dogs. Dr. Camila pictured here:
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AWP PhD student, @AminAzadian, unveiled mind-boggling revelations on breed clades' and individual dogs’ unique learning abilities at Canine Science Forum 2023 in Budapest, Hungary last week.
Last speaker from the @ubcAWP at @CanineForum will be Dr. Alexandra Protopopova, PI of the @Ubc_hai, who will be presenting the research entitled “Are results of a Judgement Bias Test affected by pre-session discrimination or generalization training in dogs?”
#CSF2023 – at Budapest, Hungary
