Listen "How Useful Are Shelter Dog Behavioral Assessments?"
Episode Synopsis
Shelter behavioral assessments are a large part of the dog rehoming process. In this interview, Dr. Kate Mornement, PhD discusses her research on the usefulness of these pre-adoption assessments. This includes a review of common practices, the development of a behavioral assessment, and an investigation into its ability to predict behavior post-adoption. Dr. Mornement then discusses other ways shelters and potential adopters can gain information about dogs' behavior, with recommendations on how to set them up for success in their new home post-adoption.
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