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.