What the heck is anthrozoology? And what can sheep teach us about the complex relationships between humans and animals? Join The Amys and their very special guest, Marika Bell, dog trainer, anthrozoologist, and host of The Deal With Animals podcast. Marika discusses her fascinating research with sheep, how scientists study social behavior across species, and what our interactions with animals reveal about us humans (SPOILER ALERT: we're often the complicated ones!). Baaaaaaaa ha ha ha 🐑👀!

But, they’re not just talking sheep! They also dive into the world of podcasting, exploring how to make conversations about animal behavior more engaging, educational, inclusive, and impactful. Plus, Marika reveals her favorite podcast guests, most memorable animal encounters, and what she's buzzzzzzing about next. From sheep science to books they’d gift to a friend, this episode is packed with curiosity, laughs, and a sobering look at how little we actually understand about the animals around us.

Don't be sheepish! It’s time to grab a cocktail, and catch the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.

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What if we taught children to ask dogs for permission before petting them? And what if we helped them understand that dogs have their own ways of saying “yes,” “no,” and “I need some space”?

Join The Amys and their esteemed guest, renowned pet expert, author, and animal advocate, Steve Dale, to discuss his new children's book, Ask the Dog. Together, they explore the importance of teaching children to recognize canine body language, respect boundaries, and understand that dogs deserve a say in how they interact with people.

The conversation covers the concept of consent in our relationships with dogs, why even the friendliest dog may not always want to be touched, and how teaching children to recognize subtle signs of discomfort can help prevent dog bites and build stronger human-animal bonds.

Whether you're a parent, educator, veterinary professional, or simply someone who loves dogs, this conversation is a reminder that respecting a dog's boundaries isn't just about safety—it's about kindness, trust, and giving dogs a voice. Because sometimes the best way to show a dog you love them is to listen when they say, "No thanks!"

It’s Buzzzzzz-o’clock, so grab a cocktail and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝 on the latest episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast!

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What if YOUR DOG could help scientists fight an invasive species? The Amys found this topic so fascinating, they’re revisiting it with two of the project’s researchers.

Join the Amys and their extraordinary guests, Dr. Sally Dickinson and Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, to discuss their fascinating work teaching dogs to detect spotted lanternflies—and how everyday dog owners can play a role in real scientific discovery through citizen science.

Dig into how dogs learn to identify the scent of these invasive insects, what it takes to turn a pet dog into a detection dog, and how researchers can harness the incredible power of the canine nose to help protect our environment. They also explore the growing world of citizen science, what this project demonstrated about canine learning and scent detection, and how similar programs could be used to tackle other invasive species.

Science, bugs, dogs, and the power of extraordinary noses are on the menu, so grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.

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