Brewing Better Animal Behavior: Shelter Science with Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Part II

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In this episode, Dr. Erica Feuerbacher discusses the intersection of behavior analysis and animal welfare.

Send us Fan Mail ABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Erica Feuerbacher (Part 2 of 2): Grab a cold one and pull up a chair! In this episode of ABA on Tap, we’re joined by Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, BCBA-D, to explore the fascinating intersection of behavior analysis and animal welfare. Dr. Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech and a leading expert in applied animal behavior. We dive into her groundbreaking research on what truly reinforces our four-legged friends, their social conn...

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Hosts: Mike Rubio, Dan Lowery

Guest: Dr. Erica Feuerbacher

Topics covered

• animal behavior
• behavior analysis
• animal welfare
• research
• shelter science

Keywords

• animal behavior
• behavior analysis
• animal welfare
• reinforcement
• shelter science

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Organizations: Virginia Tech

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