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there are an overwhelming amount of dog food puzzles and various other toys! Today Sarah from Diggity Dogs Service Dogs will tell us about her tried and true favorites.

things have changed quite a bit for dogs over just a few generations. today Dr. Kathryn lord will talk about how dogs have adapted and ways they haven't.

an extra special episode with Dr. Kathryn Lord she is a postdoctoral associate in the Karlsson Lab. Kathryn’s background is in the evolution and development of animal behavior, primarily using members of the genus Canis as a model species. In her graduate work in organismic and evolutionary biology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Kathryn’s work focused on how changes in developmental timing act as a mechanism for the evolution of adaptive behaviors in animals.

today she's going to talk about socialization periods of dogs, cats and humans!

today we're exploring a Swedish death cleaning/decluttering business called Wild Geese based out of Northfield. find out all about owner Epli, how she got into this work and more!

this week we're exploring Dry Humor a nonalcoholic bottle shop based out of Easthampton. learn how owner CJ was inspired to start this shop and more.

This week on Nerd Wars, the world of Marvel versus DC continues, and it's Most Awesome Costume!

Will chooses Batman and Steve goes with Dr. Strange

Diane from Easthampton casts the deciding vote

Then it's on to Best Secret Identity, a topic selected by Joe from Greenfield

Will goes with Clark Kent (Superman) and Steve selects Peter Parker (Spider-Man)

And the next topic is announced - Weirdest Superpower!

Vote your choice through the app or by email

If you suggest a future topic that they use, you could win a prize!

Nerd Wars - Thursday mornings at Nine on 93-9 The River and online at wrsi.com

last week our bonus dog expert Dr. Kathryn Lord broke down what motor patterns are and how they present in dogs and cats of big and small varieties. this week we'll talk about human motor patterns and what happens when humans and animals combine them in wacky and wild ways.

this week we're exploring a nonprofit Art, community space called Looky here on chapman st in greenfield. find out all about the many classes they offer, future events and more!