Animal Party Episode 264 Inside Your Pet’s Mind: Dr. Stanley Coren Explains It All

About this episode

Dr. Stanley Coren discusses how pets think, learn, and behave, particularly as they age.

This week on Animal Party, host Deborah Wolfe welcomes renowned dog expert and psychologist Dr. Stanley Coren for a fascinating deep dive into how pets think, learn, and behave—especially as they age. From quirky kitten behaviors like nighttime suckling and early separation issues, to the evolving personality of senior dogs, this episode explores the powerful roles of socialization, breed traits, and sensory changes. Dr. Coren breaks down why older dogs can become more fearful, how vision loss affects confidence, and why Border Collies may grow more anxious over time. Plus, practical advice on managing behavioral challenges—from leash techniques and training tools to choosing the right pet for your lifestyle. It’s an insightful and eye-opening conversation every pet parent won’t want to miss. EPISODE NOTES: Inside Your Pet’s Mind: Dr. Stanley Coren Explains It All Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support .

People in this episode

Host: Deborah Wolfe

Guest: Dr Stanley Coren

Topics covered

• pet psychology
• dog behavior
• cat behavior
• aging pets
• socialization
• training techniques

Keywords

• pet care
• behavioral challenges
• senior dogs
• Border Collies
• kitten behaviors

Mentioned in this episode

Products: leash techniques, training tools

Books & works: Animal Party, Inside Your Pet’s Mind, Explains It All

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