The Dog Scholar

80% of us think our dogs experience jealousy - but is that true? The Dog Scholar has the science to answer... This episode also may contain fake dogs, newborn babies and dad dancing...

A video version of this show is available now on YouTube.

🐕 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.

Yes. Not only can dogs smell fear, dogs can smell whether a human is feeling happy even if they aren't in the room. This episode may contain super sweat pads, horror movies and spidey-senses...

A video version of this show is available now on YouTube.

🐕 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:

Dogs and humans have been mutually bonded for thousands of years Many of us think our dogs are well tuned into our emotions - they seem to at least know when we're sad. But do they feel empathy or is it 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.

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.

Discover the fascinating world of canine emotions as a neuroscientist, dog expert, and renowned trainer come together to investigate whether dogs are truly capable of love...

🐕 ABOUT THIS EPISODE 🐕

Join us as we dive into the captivating brain chemistry of love: oxytocin. It’s been implicated in love, social bonding, and trust in humans, but what about our canine companions? Can they experience love the way we do? Dr. Sab, Danny, and Jamie share their expert insights, exploring what this means for your relationship with your dog, and how you can motivate them to learn new things.

🐕 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)

A dog-obsessed neuroscientist researching human and animal learning mechanisms. She has won international acclaim for her prize-winning research, which she has presented all over the world and used to change deeply ingrained national policy. A strong advocate for social mobility, she is an ambassador for Street Vet, a charity that provides outreach veterinary care to dogs belonging to people experiencing homelessness.

Danny Wells 📢

⬩Role: The trainer

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

A well respected and multi-dimensional dog trainer, Danny specialises in the rehabilitation of dogs that other trainers have deemed a lost cause and untrainable. Danny and his dog have won titles in both Protection Dog Trials and Gun Dog Trials. Danny works closely with a dog rescue charity that promises not to put healthy dogs down, and successfully rehabilitates dogs with severe behavioural issues so they can go on to live their best lives.

Jamie Penrith 📃

⬩Role: The expert

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

A leading expert in canine predatory behaviour, Jamie divides his time between the provision of established, highly regarded and sought-after dog training and behaviour services, and actively campaigning on behalf of dog welfare and responsible dog ownership. As a former police dog handler, Jamie knows exactly what it means to train dogs for real life situations.

🐕 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.