Summary: <br> This week, Mariann talks to <a href="http://marcbekoff.com">Marc Bekoff</a> about his latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Canine-Confidential-Dogs-What-They/dp/022643303X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521234587&sr=8-1&keywords=bekoff+canine+confidential&dpID=4126V7witOL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch">Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do</a>. They discuss the unfair stereotypes around dog breeds, making sure your dog gets the most out of activities, and how dogs will save us all. <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcBekoff">Marc</a> is Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a former Guggenheim Fellow. Marc has published more than 1000 scientific and popular essays, three encyclopedias, and 30 books including The Ten Trusts (with Jane Goodall), The Emotional Lives of Animals, Wild Justice: The Moral Lives of Animals, and Ignoring Nature No More: The Case For Compassionate Conservation. He writes regularly for <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animal-emotions">Psychology Today</a>. <br><br> <br> Also, <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com">Jasmin</a> and Mariann talk about the recent wave of vegan burger options at Shake Shack, White Castle, and more. Plus, Mariann covers this week’s News and Rising Anxieties!<br> As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasmin Singer</a>.<br> <br> This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of <a href="http://awfw.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Well-Fed World</a>. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at <a href="http://awfw.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">awfw.org</a>.<br> You can listen to our podcast directly on our website, or subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-hen-house/id350069146">iTunes</a> or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it and leave us a comment on iTunes! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">making a donation</a>, or becoming a <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ourhenhouse" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">member of our flock</a> (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week!<br> The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible <a href="http://michaelharren.com/">Michael Harren</a>, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/cooking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast</a>, and <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/animallaw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Animal Law Podcast</a>.<br>
