Strategies for Humans & Pets To Cope With The Corona Covid 19 Social Isolation

Deborah Wolfe on Pet Life Radio

Deb Wolfe asks Dr. Stanley Coren some of the questions she’s received like; ‘How can I deflate intense anger, panic and outbursts in my kids or other adults stuck in the same household?’ and ‘How can we deal with cabin fever?’ and ‘Why are we hoarding toilet paper?’  Dr. Coren gives good practical advice and explains why talking to your pets out loud about your troubles actually helps you chemically; your pet is your therapist and always available! He explains how to use interruption and nice offers to diffuse tension and create separations and privacy.  

Deb asks why we are hoarding toilet paper and asks Dr. Coren to explain the effect of generation on peoples’ reactions to fear. Deb provides the latest info from the American Veterinary College press releases and the CDC (Canada Center for Disease Control and Prevention) about pets and keeping your pets and yourselves safe.  This show will give you practical helpful tips for home schooling your kids and living better during the pandemic.  To see more of Deb Wolfe and her farm full of dogs, cats, and farm critters including baby chicks go to Deb Wolfe - Pet Expert on YouTube or find Camp Good Dog on Facebook.


BIO:


Stanley Coren is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate in Psychology is from Stanford University. He is best known to the public for his popular books on dogs and on general psychological issues, however within the scientific world he is also a highly respected scientist. He has published over 350 scientific reports in professional journals as well as 19 books for students and professionals. He has received many honors and awards for his scientific work, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and was named as one of the 2000 outstanding scientists of the Twentieth Century by the International Biographical Society.

His engaging writing style has made his books for general audiences extremely popular. All of these books, including “The Intelligence of Dogs,” “How to Speak Dog,” and “How Dogs Think” have reached bestseller status. His recent his book for children, “Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?” received the Animal Behavior Society’s award for the best “Children’s book of the Year”  and also the Red Cedar Award for best children’s informational book. His newest book, “The Modern Dog,” explores the relationship between dogs and humans. He has also received the Writer of the Year, from the International Positive Dog Training Association, for his most recent works.

Many professional associations have recognized Coren’s work with dogs. He has received awards from several major police dog organizations including the California Canine Narcotic Association who cited him for his “continuing contributions toward the understanding of canine behavior.”

Coren’s knowledge of dogs has often caught the attention of the media and he has been the subject of feature articles in USA Today, New York Times, People Magazine and others. He is a popular guest with broadcast media and has been featured on numerous television programs including Oprah, Larry King, Dateline, 20/20, Maurie Povich, Good Morning America, Charlie Rose, the Today Show and many more. He was the host of the nationally broadcast television show Good Dog! and is now seen regularly on Pet Central on the Pet Network. He is also a regular contributor to a number of dog and pet related magazines including Modern Dog, AnimalSense, Pets Magazine and Puppy and Dog Basics, among others.