Episode Details

What if YOUR DOG could help scientists fight an invasive species? The Amys found this topic so fascinating, they’re revisiting it with two of the project’s researchers. 

Join the Amys and their extraordinary guests, Dr. Sally Dickinson and Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, to discuss their fascinating work teaching dogs to detect spotted lanternflies—and how everyday dog owners can play a role in real scientific discovery through citizen science. 

Dig into how dogs learn to identify the scent of these invasive insects, what it takes to turn a pet dog into a detection dog, and how researchers can harness the incredible power of the canine nose to help protect our environment. They also explore the growing world of citizen science, what this project demonstrated about canine learning and scent detection, and how similar programs could be used to tackle other invasive species.

Science, bugs, dogs, and the power of extraordinary noses are on the menu, so grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. 

• Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for episode resources and more information about our scent-sational guests. Thanks, Sally! Thanks, Beth!

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Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer
John LaSala, Podcast Editor