本期播客邀请了斯德哥尔摩大学的动物行为学教授Karolina Westlund博士，探讨了家养动物，特别是猫和狗，常常被忽视的需求。节目深入剖析了如何解读动物的肢体语言，不同犬种的独特需求，以及猫和鸟类的生活习性。Westlund博士还讨论了绝育的利弊，以及断奶年龄对宠物依恋模式的影响。无论是宠物主人、训练师还是动物爱好者，都能从中学到如何通过了解动物的生物学特性，来改善宠物的健康和福祉，以及增进与它们之间的关系。

🐶 **解读动物肢体语言**: 学习如何通过观察动物的肢体语言，例如尾巴摆动和面部表情，来理解它们的情绪和意图。这有助于建立更有效的沟通，并避免误解。

🐕 **不同犬种的需求**: 节目探讨了不同犬种的独特需求，例如斗牛犬，以及它们在互动和行为方面的差异。了解这些差异可以帮助主人更好地满足宠物的特定需求。

🐈 **猫和鸟类的行为**: 节目介绍了猫的狩猎本能、领地意识以及与人类的互动方式，以及鸟类的行为特点。这有助于主人更好地理解和照顾这些宠物。

💉 **绝育的利弊**: Westlund博士讨论了绝育手术的利弊，以及断奶年龄对宠物依恋模式的影响。节目还提到了绝育的替代方案，帮助宠物主人做出明智的决定。

🏡 **环境与互动**: 节目强调了为宠物提供合适的环境，例如猫的猫砂盆摆放，以及如何通过游戏和挑战来丰富宠物的生活。节目还提到了如何选择适合自己生活方式的宠物。

My guest is Dr. Karolina Westlund, Ph.D., a professor of ethology at the University of Stockholm and an expert in animal emotions and behavior who uses science-based methods to improve the lives of animals in human care. We discuss the often overlooked needs of domesticated animals—primarily dogs and cats—and the things we can do to improve their well-being and our relationship with them.

We cover how to interpret animal body language, the unique needs of specific dog breeds, and the needs of cats and birds. We also discuss the pros and cons of spaying and neutering and how weaning age impacts a pet’s attachment style. Whether you’re a pet owner, trainer, or simply an animal lover, this episode teaches you how specific pet behaviors are rooted in their immutable biology—and the simple things you can do to vastly improve your pets’ health and well-being, as well as your relationship with them.

Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Karolina Westlund

00:02:19 Students & Animal Species; Horses

00:06:36 Dog Breeds & Interaction, Predatory Sequence, Smell, Domestication

00:12:42 Sponsors: Our Place & Eight Sleep

00:16:09 Dog Breeds & Domestication, Bulldogs

00:20:16 Core Affect Space, Petting, Tool: Consent Test; Polyvagal Theory

00:27:53 Space, Dominance, Resources, Leash Walking; Dog-Owner Training

00:37:13 Tail Wagging & Interpreting Body Signals, Facial Expressions

00:43:24 Play Bow, Tool: MARS & Playing; Dogs & Empathy

00:48:39 Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv

00:51:46 Fairness, Social Groups; Anthropomorphism vs Anthropodenial

00:57:45 Cats, Hunting, Bring Gifts?, Interaction & Socialization

01:03:56 Scent & Territorial Marking; Covering Waste, Tool: Litter Box Placement

01:08:17 “Pee Mail” & Communication; Wolves, Domestication

01:11:54 Zoos, Conservation; Tigers

01:18:53 Sponsor: Function

01:20:41 Stalking; Birds, Parrots

01:25:22 Nose Work, Wildlife Chasing, Tool: Dog Feeding & Challenge

01:31:01 Understanding & Choosing Dog for Your Lifestyle, Tool: Introducing Cats

01:34:27 Recognizing Self vs Other, Inbreeding Avoidance, Imprinting

01:40:51 Imprinting vs Attachment Bonds; Dogs, Weaning & Secure Attachment

01:48:36 Spaying & Neutering, Hormones, Tool: Neutering Alternatives

01:57:07 Humans as Animals, Tools, Cultural Learning

02:02:47 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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