In this episode, we’re joined by behaviour specialist Dr Liam Clay, whose research focuses on canine behaviour assessment, behavioural problems and adoption suitability in shelter environments. Together, we unpack what behaviour assessments in shelters actually tell us about a dog and what they don’t.
About Dr. Clay
Dr. Clay studied at the University of Queensland (UQ), from which he holds his honours in stress and behavioral problems and a doctorate in canine behavior assessment, behavioral problems, and adoption suitability. He also became the first veterinary technician specialist in behavior in Australia in 2020. Dr. Clay is the director of Future Proof Training Academy as well as Applied Animal Behaviour Consultants. He is an adjunct lecturer and researcher with the UQ School of Veterinary Science, where he researches and supervises students in the areas of canine behavior problems, shelter behavior, behavior assessments, One Health, and behavior therapy.