28 Jul 2025 10:00
126. Dog Bites: The Fallout and Emotional Toll with Dr. Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka (Archived from Ep 6. Series 1- Health and Wellbeing)
Episode 2 of Series 14: Dog's Days of Summer
We explore the research on bite risks, the experiences of postal workers, and the challenges faced by dog owners. We discuss the lasting impacts on families and communities, and the social narratives surrounding aggressive behaviors in dogs. We'll also hear from dog trainer Kate La Sala about hands-on training perspectives and the importance of clear communication.
Guest Bio: Dr. Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka is a pet welfare and human-animal interactions researcher. Her expertise involves the prevention of dog bites at home and within work environments, approaches to understanding dog owners' attitudes and public views of dog behaviour and welfare needs, human-behaviour change approaches, survey design and research methodologies.
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E6: Dog Bites: The Fallout and Emotional Toll with Dr. Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka
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37: Raising Children and Dogs with Colleen Pelar, CPDT(S5)
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