Interactive and Therapeutic Play for Shelter Dogs with Dr. Elizabeth Congdon and Dr. Jessica Owens Worry Less, Wag More: The Behavior Vets Podcast
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In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Congdon and Dr. Jessica Owens describe how play therapy reduced salivary cortisol levels in shelter dogs and improved behavioral responses and emotional regulation. We discuss:Study design with Calmr dog toys and goalsHow play with improved relationships and wellness for shelter dogsSpecial design of Camlr toy mimics preyHow cortisol affects behaviorThoughts on developing programs for shelters involving play therapyDr. Elizabeth Congdon's bio and links:Dr. Eliza...
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Congdon and Dr. Jessica Owens describe how play therapy reduced salivary cortisol levels in shelter dogs and improved behavioral responses and emotional regulation. We discuss:Study design with Calmr dog toys and goalsHow play with improved relationships and wellness for shelter dogsSpecial design of Camlr toy mimics preyHow cortisol affects behaviorThoughts on developing programs for shelters involving play therapyDr. Elizabeth Congdon's bio and links:Dr. Eliza...
54 min