You’ve come home to find the bin bag ripped open. Your dog is nearby. Their ears folded back, eyes are wide... but are dogs actually capable of guilt? Or are they responding to something else?

🐕 ABOUT THIS EPISODE 🐕

This episode explores the concept of guilt as a complex emotion, and whether the science tells us anything about whether dogs can experience it. This episode talks about what you can do when your dog has done something to feel ‘guilty’ for, and how you can train them in light of the research, to get the best chance of your dog not doing it again.

🐕 WHAT IS THE DOG SCHOLAR? 🐕

A dog-obsessed science show hosted by two expert dog-trainers and a neuroscientist, the dog scholar uses the latest cutting-edge research from neuroscience, psychology, and other life sciences to bust common myths about dogs and their relationship with people. Each episode tackles one common question we have about our canine companions, Dr Sab breaks down a related recent scientific study, and Jamie and Danny discuss how those findings apply to your dogs with practical take-home tips.

🐕 GET IN TOUCH 🐕

Send your questions and personal dog related icks to [email protected] or you can find us on social media @dogscholarpodcast. For further information on services and dog training enquiries, visit: ⬩Danny Wells: https://unleashedk9uk.com/ ⬩Jamie Penrith: https://taketheleadtraining.co.uk/

🐕 MEET THE HOSTS 🐕

Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton 🧠

⬩Role: The neuroscientist

⬩Dogs: Luther, Red and Jimmy Chew (Xolo's / Mexican hairless)

Danny Wells 📢

⬩Role: The trainer

⬩Dogs: Wade & Logan (Malinois), Flint (Labrador), Ralph (Bull breed), Lenny (Parson Jack Russell)

Jamie Penrith 📃

⬩Role: The expert

⬩Dogs: Bonnie, Drake, Pumpkin, Truman, Tinkerbell (Labradors) and Sherlock (Labrador x English pointer)

🐕 THE SCIENCE 🐕

Romero, T., Nagasawa, M., Mogi, K., Hasegawa, T., & Kikusui, T. (2014). Oxytocin promotes social bonding in dogs. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(25), 9085-9090.

🐕 CREDITS 🐕

Produced by Will Carne. With thanks to George Jennings, Stephanie Donowho, Jake Edwards and Matthew Crossey.