The Animal Behaviour Doctors
The Animal Behaviour Doctors
Dr Kat Gregory
Dr Kat Gregory & Dr MJ Starling discuss animal training and applied animal behaviour science.
Greyhound quirks and predatory behaviour in dogs
The Animal Behaviour Doctors chat with Dr Diana Rayment about greyhound behaviour, focusing on predatory behaviour, how to read a passive dog, and practical tips for living with an ex-racing greyhound. Dr Diana Rayment holds a PhD in Canine Behaviour and a Bachelor of Animal Science. Her primary research area is canine behaviour and assessments in applied settings, like animal shelters. She has also worked in a variety of academic and industry settings, including as a TAFE and university educator, as an applied scientist studying companion animal welfare and behaviour and working dog assessments, a dog trainer, a shelter nurse, and most recently, leading the behaviour team at the Greyhound Adoption Program Victoria. Diana is now working to integrate and improve animal welfare and animal management practices in Australia through a variety of roles, including consulting and training through her private business and as a Shelter Supervisor at Second Chance Animal Rescue.
Mar 14, 2021
1 hr 3 min