Jun 14, 2020
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 Credentials
Millersville 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.