monique A.R. udell, phd, CAAB
Dr. Monique Udell is an Associate Professor of Animal Sciences at Oregon State University, where she directs the Human-Animal Interactions Lab and teaches courses on Animal Behavior, Cognition and Learning. She is passionate about harnessing science to learn, understand and communicate ways to deepen and improve the relationships people share with animals. Consequently, much of her work focuses on the development of cross-species bonds in both wild and domesticated animals, and the impact that these bonds can have on the behavior and success of both species. This includes research on human-animal attachment, the influence of social enrichment and training on welfare, and mutually beneficial approaches to animal-assisted activities. She has a special interest in the social development and behavior of dogs, cats and wolves, however she has studied the behavior of a variety of other animals including horses, pigs, sheep, and bats. In her free time, you will find her exploring the beauty of Oregon with her family.