Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys

Is your pet a medical or behavioral mystery? Searching for the veterinary version of Dr. House can be frustrating. Join the Amys as they discuss Malus - a very special Terrier with a medical mystery. Without his mom Katrina pushing for a diagnosis, Malus' behavior would never have improved. Learn more about this mysterious disorder - Tethered Cord Syndrome - which can only be diagnosed and treated by a few veterinarians in the world!Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees

Ever wonder if your dogs and cats are happy? What constitutes happiness for our companion animals? Join the Amys and their esteemed guest, award-winning author and creator of Companion Animal Psychology, Dr. Zazie Todd, as they discuss the science of our pet's happiness. Dr. Todd remains a major voice and driving force behind the worldwide humane dog training movement and has dedicated her career to animal welfare and improving the human-animal bond.Are YOU the secret to your pet's happiness? How can you help break down barriers and encourage the universal adoption of humane dog training methods? Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees

Do you like BIG, JUICY, SEXY BRAINS as much as we do? (We're not talking about zombies again...) We're talking about something so much cooler – neuroscience! Join the Amys and their favorite neuroscientist, Dr. Marsha Penner, owner of Learning to Dog Training & Enrichment in Durham, North Carolina, for a mind-tingling discussion about the brain and its critical periods of development.What are the different parts of the brain and what do they do? When is the best time to learn a new language or musical instrument? Do gambling rats play the tables or the slots? Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees

Have you ever been stressed out? Were you experiencing eustress, distress, or toxic stress? Do you know what factors in your life have directly affected your stress threshold? Join the Amys and their bee-guiling guest, Dr. Kristina Spaulding - the stress expert - and founder of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, as we discuss all the F words that have to do with stress and how it affects our bodies. We touch on the important areas of the brain that deal with stress and some strategies for better coping.Grab a dictionary and a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees

Have you ever wondered what happens when the world turns upside down? Do you know Angela Bassett? Does she run a Board and Train? Join The Amys and their idiotic guests Cory & Kent, co-hosts of the Vet Med For Idiots By Idiots podcast, for an obnoxiously long discussion on the history of veterinary behavior and dog-human interactions. Do you know how to properly mark your territory? Or what a wagging tail REALLY means? We cover how to use your polite manners around every dog, how to teach a basic cue, and, we reveal whether the Amys ever make a mistake

You can't have any pudding if you don't eat your meat! If you want to have any pudding, join the Amys and their esteemed guest, Jean Donaldson, world-renowned dog trainer, author, and founder of The Academy for Dog Trainers, for a conversation about the state of the training world and how training trainers is serious business.Grab a

Join the Amys and their guest, Luke Hollenbeck, certified cat behavior consultant and all-around amazing human, to learn more about enriching our feline family member's lives. Luke's enthusiasm for all things CAT is infectious - you will leave this episode wanting to craft homemade enrichment items and spend more quality time with your kitties! Luke introduces us to the 5 pillars of a healthy feline environment, and, a must-have book for cat owners and their consultants.Grab a cocktail or a cup of herbal tea, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 22 of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. Follow Luke on Instagram & FacebookCheck out Blissful Cat Behavior ConsultingVisit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our passionate guest and friend, Luke Hollenbeck. Thanks, Luke

Join the Amys as they embark on a journey down the River Styx with their cruise director, and death doula, Kate LaSala, Owner, Rescued By Training, LLC. The Amys discover what a death doula is, and how certified doulas help families navigate difficult end-of-life decisions. Kate also provides her unique perspective on the often “taboo” subject of behavioral euthanasia. Will the Amys encounter Cerberus on their journey? Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees

Have you ever wondered if you're feeding your dog the right things? Have you ever thought that your pet's diet might have a significant effect on their health or behavior? Join the Amys as they set sail on their fancy yacht with Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist Martha Cline, to discuss all the juicy details about pet food facts and fables. Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for episode references and more information about our guest, Dr. Martha Cline. Thanks, Dr. Martha!Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

You know what they say... If it's on the internet, then it must be true! Well, sorry to bee a buzzzzzz kill, but, there's A LOT of fake news in the world. The spread of false information has become a serious challenge to evidence-based decision-making and science communication. So, how can one attempt to cut through the noise and separate fact from fiction?Join the Amys and their brilliant guest, Dr. Erica Feuerbacher – professor, researcher, and applied animal behavior extraordinaire – for a closer look at what makes research valuable and valid. We discuss how to critically read research papers, what to consider when confronted with claims, and how to evaluate sources for signs of credibility. Ditch the rose-colored glasses and grab a cocktail as we get down to business exposing the dirty underbelly of research publication.Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for episode references and more information about our guest, Dr. Erica Feuerbacher. Thanks, Dr. Erica! Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

Working in the pet behavior field isn't always rainbows and unicorns. Instead, sometimes it involves the Rainbow Bridge. This topic is often misunderstood and stigmatized as the dark side of behavior. However, in science and in life, it is essential we refrain from drawing conclusions or placing blame without weighing facts and exploring varying points of view. One perspective is that the practice of euthanasia is a painless and humane way of releasing a pet from their suffering when all other means have been exhausted, and can be considered a compassionate and selfless gift.Join The Amys and their extra special guest, researcher, and applied animal behaviorist, Miranda Hitchcock, co-founder of Every Dog Austin Behavior & Training, for a heart to heart discussion about this sensitive, but necessary topic. Learn about the most common reasons or considerations for behavioral euthanasia, and how to best support those faced with difficult decisions in challenging times.  Follow Every Dog Austin on Facebook and InstagramFollow Every Dog Austin on YouTube for FREE Webinars @everydogaustinEvery Dog Austin is committed to ensuring behavior treatment and training is financially accessible to everyone. Donate Today! Join the Losing Lulu Facebook GroupVisit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our gracious guest, Miranda Hitchcock. Thanks, Miranda!!

All sentient beings can have BIG feelings. In the animal behavior field, the work is not just about the pet. Join the Amys for an enlightening discussion about helping the humans that seek help for their pets. The Amys are joined by their colleague and special guest, Dr. Rachel Malamed, DACVB, who guides us on a behind the scenes tour of the art of communication. Meet us at the intersection where the art and science of behavior merge, and learn how our relationships with pet parents serve to improve outcomes far beyond what's attainable when focusing on the pet alone.Follow Dr. Rachel on Instagram:Join Dr. Rachel's Facebook Group: Dr. Malamed's Veterinary Behavior Support Group for Pet ParentsVisit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our charming guest, Dr. Rachel Malamed. Thanks, Dr. Rachel

Who is to blame for the lack of behavioral medicine in our veterinary education system? Certainly NOT the Amys! In this episode, the Amys tackle the state of veterinary behavior medicine education in North America with their colleague, Dr. Chris Pachel, DACVB. Dr. Chris educates veterinary students and veterinarians around the globe on behavior medicine, so why is there still such bad advice coming out of the mouths of our veterinarian friends and colleagues? What are we to do about that? Can trainers and clients even trust what their vet says about behavior?Take a listen and learn more with Amy, Gwendolyn

No toxic masculinity here! Only good old fashioned, non-confrontational, reward-based dog training. In this episode, The Amys are joined by world-renowned dog trainer and advocate, Zak George, to discuss the current state of affairs in the dog training industry. They tackle tough topics like why people are drawn to punitive methods and tools, whether the training industry should be regulated, and how to ensure dog training certification is accessible to those with limited financial means if regulation is enacted. Zak updates listeners about what he has on the horizon for the rest of 2024 and beyond!Grab a cocktail and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 15 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. Follow Zak on YouTube & TikTokFollow Zak on Instagram & FacebookZak on LinkTreeVisit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our passionate guest, Zak George. Thanks, Zak

There are so many misconceptions about separation related behavior out there! Did you know that Beagles are NOT the only breed affected? And (surprise!), you can't just leave your dog alone with a stuffed human decoy of yourself, and expect them to be ok!Join the Amys and their passionate guest, world-renowned educator and trainer, Malena DeMartini, founder of MISSION Possible! online separation anxiety program for guardians, and, the Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) certification program for dog professionals, as they set the record straight about being lonely and how we can really  help our struggling canine companions and their people.Grab a cocktail and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 14 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. Follow Malena on Instagram & FacebookMalena on YouTubeMission POSSIBLE online separation anxiety course for guardiansFor trainers interested in separation anxiety:https://malenademartini.com/trainersFor shelter/rescue staff, volunteers, or fosters:https://malenademartini.com/support-for-shelters/GET $100 OFF Lifetime Access to Mission POSSIBLE with PROMO CODE DR2 (typically $199)Visit The Honey Pot for additional episode references and more information about our friend, Malena DiMartini. This episode is sponsored by Malena DeMartini, Inc. Thank you!Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

Send us a Text Message."How will they remember me?" Join the Amys and their enchanting guest Dr. Sarah Kuhlo, Veterinary Services Manager at Ceva Animal Health, as they discuss pheromones and their role in creating the ultimate Calm Clinic experience for pets and their people. Chemical communication is the oldest, most common, and most important form of intra-species communication used by most animals. Semiochemicals, such as pheromones, send powerful chemical "signals" that affect behavior. ThunderWorks® and FELIWAY® products are species-specific synthetic formulations of calming pheromones. Their use in veterinary settings and beyond, is proven to assist with environmental familiarization and emotional stabilization, leading to decreased fear, anxiety, and stress in dogs and cats. Can humans detect the presence of dog/cat-specific pheromones? How can calming pheromones help you gain more trust from pets and their guardians? How does the Calm Clinic approach promote increased overall physical and emotional health? Are synthetic calming pheromones available for humans

Send us a Text Message.Do you know what costs A LOT more than a bottle of CBD oil? A trip to the ER. Join the Amys and their mentor, Dr. Lisa Radosta, as they clear the smokescreen and hash out the science regarding the use of cannabis products in veterinary medicine.The market is flooded with so-called quick-fix solutions to common pet behavior problems. And, when pet parents are desperately searching for answers, it can be challenging to navigate the barrage of messaging and pseudoscience available at their fingertips. Given the inconsistencies in policy and legislation, and society's differing ideologies and moral considerations regarding the use of cannabis, the lines are further blurred and the truth even more allusive. Alas, our best option is to do what we do best - follow the science! What's actually contained in the CBD products that are marketed to pet parents? Is there any scientific evidence that CBD products treat our pet's behavioral concerns when administered according to labeled instructions? Are Certificates of Analysis verifying a product's quality, safety, and regulatory compliance required for every CBD product available on the market?It's time to clear the air and set the record straight. Grab a cocktail and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 12 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. Dr. Lisa's website Dr. Lisa's Resources for Pet ParentsFollow Dr. Lisa Radosta on Instagram & FacebookLinkedIn @drlisaradostaYouTube @drlisaradostaVisit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our brilliant guest, Dr. Lisa Radosta. Thanks, Dr. Lisa !!Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a dolphin trainer? Join the Amys for a deep dive into the world of aquatic and exotic animal training with Ashley Conlin, IAABC CDBC, IAABC ADT, and owner of Pets Behave Dog Training in sunny Niceville, Florida, as they discuss the most important element in every training relationship - TRUST. Before shifting her focus to dogs, Ashley worked with dolphins, stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, alligators, and birds in zoos and aquariums around the world. She knows all about the patience, learning theory, and creativity required to condition a dolphin to station for a blood draw. Let's be honest, you can't put a shock collar on a dolphin. So, why are some dog “trainers” still using outdated, inhumane techniques and promoting disproven, unscientific theories to justify their methods? Why is it even allowed? When will the dog training industry as a whole, wake up and smell the big, stinky bucket of thawed fish and squid that is aversive and punishment-based training?  When will we ban the use of fear, force, and pain in favor of science, trust, and FUN?Grab your wetsuit and a cocktail, as we explore the curiosities of cetacean communication and behavior during episode 11 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. (Or, should I say “Pod”-cast?

Let's play the name game! Join your favorite veterinary behaviorists, The Amys! and their fabulous friend Dr. Liz Bales, inventor of Doc and Phoebe's Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder, for the first ever BUZZZZZZ BYTE challenge! We need your help, HIVE. MIND! Who's ready to tackle MISSION KITTEN?Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

Join the Amys and their brilliant guest, renowned illustrator Lili Chin, as they discuss her inspirational journey - from animator, to interpreter of animal communication and behavior. Lili has famously captivated veterinary and behavior professionals, children, and adults alike with her endearing animal illustrations. In addition to publishing her own books,  she has illustrated for groundbreaking behavior legends Dr. Sophia Yin and Grisha Stewart, and has even been commissioned by the IAABC. Lili is deeply passionate about improving human/animal communication and relationships, which is resoundingly evident in her body of work.Lili is responsible for gifting the world her careful renderings of Boogie, her precious muse. Boogie wiggled his way into the hearts of fans, and his adorably expressive, blue-eyed likeness will forever be synonymous with the artist herself. Get to know the thoughtful creator behind your favorite behavior illustrations, and find out when Lili's next much-anticipated bestseller will hit the shelves. Grab a cosmo (or a mocktail) and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 9 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.Follow Lili on social media & learn more:Lili on Instagram & FacebookLili's website Doggie Drawings Doggie Language: A Dog Lover's Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend. Summersdale. October 2020.Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide To Understanding Your Cat.  Ten Speed Press. Summer 2023.Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our bee-autifully creative and captivating guest, Lili Chin. Thanks, Lili

Join the Amys as they discuss Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), a common age-related neurodegenerative disorder characterized by gradual and progressive cognitive decline in dogs and cats, similar to Alzheimer's disease in humans.The Amys discuss cognition, and how changes in awareness and responsiveness to stimuli impact our pet's memory and behavior. They cover the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to decline, and, the intimate connection between pain and systemic illness. What is inflammaging? Can I screen my dog for CDS at home? What management strategies can help to keep aging pets safe and comfortable? Can a combination of canine neuro-specific diets and supplements, enrichment, and training impact the progression of the disease? Learn how positive changes you make today can improve longterm outcomes of CDS. Grab a cocktail and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 8 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. Resources:DISHAA Assessment Tool - Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary DietsWhat is DISHAA? Disorientation, Social Interactions, Sleep/Wake Cycles, Housesoiling, Learning & Memory, Activity, and AnxietyNeuroCare™ (NC) - Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary DietsCAnine DEmentia Scale (CADES) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.551895/fullVisit the Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about the products featured in today's episode.This episode is sponsored by Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets, makers of NeuroCare™ (NC). Thank you, Nestlé Purina PetCare!Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

Join the Amys and their cat-tastic guest, Tabitha Kucera, RVT, KPA-CPT, CCBC, VTS (behavior), and owner of Chirrups and Chatter Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio, as they pounce, feet first (am I righting?), into the dynamics of cat behavior and intercat aggression.  Misconceptions, myths, and generalizations about cat behavior have resulted in misleading and harmful labels that leave kitties in the dark when it comes to standards for behavioral wellness, quality of life, and cooperative care. And, when the dynamics of a multicat environment echo a blockbuster battle - a fight to the death until there is only one survivor - cat guardians are led astray and left to contemplate solutions that aren't typically supported by modern science.The time is meow to set the record straight and get down to the WTF? (it doesn't mean what you think it means) of cat behavior and aggression. Are cats actually aloof creatures that merely tolerate our presence, and manipulate our minds? Or, has society contributed to our perception of cats and their behavior? Does the language we use to describe cat behavior in professional settings impact perceptions, expectations, and outcomes of treatment? How does pain, choice, motivation, and enrichment factor into behavioral wellness? Grab a glass of catbernet, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 7 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. May the odds be ever in your favor.Follow Tabitha on social media & learn more:Tabitha on Instagram & FacebookTabitha on TikTok @behaviorvettech  Tails from a Vet Tech - a podcast dedicated to highlighting, educating, and advocating for veterinary, shelter, and behavior animal pros.Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our bee-autiful, brilliant, and captivating guest, Tabitha Kucera. Thanks, Tabitha

There's no place like Hell for the Holidays! Join the Amys for "tails" of Holidays past, and lessons in holidays present and future. Even naughty pets can make the nice list with the proper stress management strategies in place. Keep your fur babies safe, and your in-laws feeling right at home, with ideas from your favorite doctor duo, The Amys! Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 6 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. Resources:ASPCA Holiday Pet Safety TipsASPCA Animal Poison Control CenterASPCA Poison Control Hotline :  (888) 426-4435NOMV Not One More Vet Crisis Text Line  NIH Suicide PreventionCDC Suicide PreventionNational Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988Visit the Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about the products featured in today's episode.This episode is sponsored by Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products. Thank you, Ceva!ADAPTIL® and FELIWAY® are registered trademarks of Ceva Santé Animale S.A.ThunderEase®, ThunderWunders®, and ThunderShirt® are registered trademarks of ThunderShirt LLC All cats and dogs are unique. Results may vary significantly depending on behavioral training, the presence of other pets and other environmental factors. ThunderEase® is not recommended for cases of hyperactivity or aggression. In some cases, additional medical treatment and/or environmental modifications may be required, and advice should be sought from your veterinarian or a qualified animal behaviorist if there are signs of disease, consult your veterinarian. Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

Join the Amys and their distinguished guest, Julia Albright, DVM, MA, DACVB, and Associate Professor of Veterinary Behavior at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, as they venture into the dark, dirty, and dangerous back alleys of illicit drug dealing. The unregulated training industry has left the door wide open for unqualified imposters, posing as experts, to deceive pet parents and veterinarians alike. These shady charlatans falsify their education history and credentials, and grant themselves carte blanche to not only make drug recommendations to unsuspecting pet parents, but actually convince veterinary practitioners to prescribe specific psychotropic medications. Who really has the power to recommend and prescribe medication? How can pet parents and practitioners protect themselves from these unethical and illegal predators?  How do the actual experts feel about these dangerous deceptors? Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 5 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. Caveat emptor!Resources:AVSAB Position Statement on How to Choose a TrainerVisit the Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our esteemed guest, Dr. Julia Albright. Thanks, Dr. Julie!Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

Join the Amys and their extraordinary guest, Mandy Eakins, IAABC-CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, and Owner of Manners Matter Dog Training and Daycare, for a candid and introspective discussion on the use of pain, force, fear, and intimidation in the dog training industry. What is LIMA, and why is it so important? Why do flashy, social media dog “trainers” attract followers? What is learned helplessness? Mandy shares her passionate perspective on these controversial topics including how we can implement regulation, hold trainers accountable, and protect pets and their guardians from dangerous misinformation and abuse. Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 4 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.Resources:ACVB Position Statement on Aversive Training Practices Promoted by Augusto DeOliveira otherwise known as “Dog Daddy”AVSAB Position Statement on Humane Dog TrainingAVSAB Position Statement on Dominance TheoryIAABC Position Statement on The Use of Flooding in Animal Training and Behavior ConsultingIAABC Position Statement on Dominance TheoryVisit the Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our very special guest, Mandy Eakins. Thanks, Mandy!Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

Join the Amys and their fabulous guest, Kiki Yablon, MA, KPA CTP, KPA Faculty, CPDT-KA, and Owner of Kiki Yablon Dog Training, for a deep dive into factors contributing to behavior. They discuss the impact of genetics, learning history, and current conditions. How does one define environment? What's really to blame for behavior problems? Kiki shares her perspective on controversial topics including the appropriateness of rehoming pets with behavior problems, and if regulating the dog training industry will "fix" all of its problems. Does DNA predict behavior? Should Kiki run for President? Get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 3 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.Resources:Visit the Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for episode references and more information about our very special guest, Kiki Yablon. Thanks, Kiki!Queen Bee's Knees - 10th Ward Distilling CompanyBee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

The Amys discuss the use of psychotropic medications and products in our pets. AND disclose if any of their patients have transformed into ZOMBIES! The Amys answer all of your most frequently asked questions about behavior medications and products. They make sense of common misconceptions, and explain how the use of behavior medications can help facilitate learning and improve overall wellness. The Amys discuss efficacy, side effects, behavior modification, and MORE!Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer

The Amys introduce you to the secret world of veterinary behavior, and reveal a bit about their personal lives. Did you know there are fewer than 100 board-certified veterinary behaviorists in the whole world? Get to know the Amys and hear about their most interesting cases, how they became veterinary behaviorists, and what it's like to work in a veterinary behavior clinic. The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) is the certifying board for veterinarians who are specialty trained to advance the behavioral health of animals through research, science-based behavior education, and the practice of clinical behavioral medicine. Learn more and search for a veterinary behaviorist near you at dacvb.org.Join us for cocktails and conversations during the PREMIERE episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz!Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer