Research Interests

  • Applied Squirrel Behavior

Developing and applying predictive models of squirrel behavior to maximize chase utility and probability of consumption. Also advises on policy aspects of squirrel use and protection (click here for example)

  • Persuasion theory

Applied experiments test the efficacy of canine persuasion techniques on human food provisioning

Activities

  • Flyball     2003 to 2006

Titles: FD, FDEx, FDCh, FM, FMX, FMCH

  • Frisbee     2002 to Present

  • Squirrel "Research"      2002 to Present

Commands:
Come, Sit, Stay, Down, Off (furniture), Up (onto furniture), Roll over, Play dead, Speak, Kiss, Find it, Get leash, Get shoes, Get ball/toy, Chin (lay chin on ground), Bang (Abby gets shot, falls over, and plays dead), Stand, Bipedal (Stand 2-legs), Bipedal Bang, Dance, Spin right/left, Weave (between legs), Shake/Paw, High five, High ten, By my side, Hold up/Wait, Hug, Cuddle, Find it...


 

Links

 
     
 

Flyball:

 

    NAFA - North American Flyball Association
Flyballdogs.com
Texas Twisters Flyball Club
  Squirrels:  
    Texas A&M's Urban Squirrel Project
 

Favorite Gear:

 
   

Ruffwear Hovercraft Frisbees
Planet Dog Chew Toys
Urban Harness from Alpine Outfitters
Mike Smith's Flyball boxes and jumps

 

Mike's Page:

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