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Dr Jim Ha, co-host of Dogged Justice, has dedicated his life to the study of animal behavior. In this episode, he gives us a glimpse of his career and education. He also shares how he applied his knowledge and research to benefit the communities he serves including the Courthouse Dogs Foundation.
Episode Highlights
1:00 - Jim’s father inspires him early
3:00 - Education & early career
5:00 - Field PHD Research.
7:30 - Postdoctoral Research
10:30 - Shifting from cognitive to behavioral studies
15:45 - Helping apply animal behavior in homes
18:30 - How Animal Behavior Associates of Washington came to be
23:30 - What Jim hopes to share on this podcast
24:00 - Resources Jim has created
27:00 - Courthouse Dogs Foundation
31:30 - The special relationship between humans and dogs
36:00 - How science plays a part in understanding the benefits of dogs
Links To References
University of Washington Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior
Dog Behavior - Modern Science & Our Canine Companions
Dr Jim's CredentialsMillersville University, BA Biology, 1980
Wake Forest University, MA Biology, 1983
Colorado State University, PhD Zoology, 1989
Research Professor, University of Washington, 1992-present
Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, 2004-present
Owner, Animal Behavior Associates of Washington education and consulting
Owner, DrJimHa.com education and consulting
Connect with Jim or learn more about his work on his website at drjimha.com.
To learn more about what they are doing to change the criminal justice system, go to courthousedogs.org. -
Dogged Justice is an educational podcast focused on sharing the positive impact facility dogs make in the criminal justice system. Hosted by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr Jim Ha and Facility Dog Handler Colleen Phelan each episode will share a new aspect of the world wide work of the Courthouse Dogs Foundation. Weekly 30 - 45 minute episodes will bring you insightful interviews from members of the community, to deep dives into cutting edge research, and Jim’s Training Corner.
To learn more about what they are doing to change the criminal justice system go to courthousedogs.org.
