#37: Sensitization vs. Habituation: What Every Trainer Needs to Know
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Dr. Kristina Spaulding explores sensitization and habituation, two key forms of non-associative learning in companion animals.
In this episode of the Research Bites Podcast, Dr. Kristina Spaulding dives deep into two foundational—but often under-discussed—forms of non-associative learning: sensitization and habituation. Drawing on research and classic learning theory, she explains what these processes are, how they differ, why they matter, and how they show up every day in companion animals. Dr. Spaulding connects the research to practical strategies you can use right away. From monitoring behavior and ad...
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Host: Kristina Spaulding
Topics covered
- sensitization
- habituation
- non-associative learning
- animal behavior
- training strategies
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