Change Your Pet's Behavior

Do you feel like you have no energy at the end of the day to decide what's for dinner? You're probably experiencing decision fatigue.    This episode of the podcast is all about what decision fatigue is and how to experience less of it. I see decision fatigue in my clients all the time, and I used to experience it a lot myself.   If you have to make a lot of decisions regarding your pet's training or medical treatment, or if you have to make a lot of decisions in your day-to-day life (which most of us do), then you probably experience decision fatigue.    I believe that decision fatigue is a pretty big problem, but I also believe that it doesn't have to be. In this episode, I'm teaching you how to make clearer decisions so that you don't feel burnt out after a day of decision-making.    The better you get at making decisions, the less of a problem it will be.    If you want to find out how much good decision-making can improve your life, tune in to this episode!  I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Do you know what it means to be an advocate for your pet? If so, how are you doing at that?   In this episode, we are diving into becoming an advocate for your pet and what that means from a behavioral perspective.   An advocate is a person who publicly supports a cause or a policy. I have my clients publicly tell their veterinarians, trainers, groomers, friends, and family that they are working on changing their pet's behavior. This is so they know you're working on it and they can give you resources, especially in the case of a behavioral emergency.   Changing your pet's behavior is a team effort. The more you can talk to people about what you are working on, the better results you're going to get as you work with the team of people who are responsible for helping you in having a healthy pet behaviorally, mentally, physically, and emotionally.   Tune in to this episode to learn how and why you should advocate for your pet so you can be on the same page with the other people on your team and make a great teammate for your pet as well.   Resources Mentioned: Behavior Success Club: https://www.stephaniebeeson.com/behaviorsuccessclub   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!   Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

What is aggression?   Aggression is hostile or violent behavior or attitudes towards another, and/or readiness to attack or confront.   While some people reference aggression as a personality trait, it is a behavior by definition, and it is a normal behavior. It is important to remember that even with a very solid behavior plan, any animal can show aggressive behavior.   With that being said, it is still not desirable behavior, so in this episode, I am getting into what aggressive behavior looks like for pets, how to tell whether or not it is pathological, how to retrain a pet's brain to respond differently or prevent it in the first place and more.   If you have friends that think you have a “mean” cat or dog, it is likely that your pet is stressed or uncomfortable. Being able to understand where their aggression is coming from and whether it is offensive or defensive is really going to help you, and whoever you are working with, define a treatment plan.   Tune in to this episode to learn more about this and what you should do if you experience this behavior with your pet! Resources Mentioned: American College of Veterinary Behavior: https://www.dacvb.org/  American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: https://avsab.org/ Fear Free Pets: https://fearfreepets.com/ Low-Stress Handling: https://directory.lowstresshandling.com/ Behavior Success Club: https://www.stephaniebeeson.com/behaviorsuccessclub I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Have you ever heard of zones of reinforcement?   Zones of reinforcement are used in training to help direct your pet's focus. You can use them to provoke the behavior that you want from your pet in any situation.    Humans have zones of reinforcement too which I explain a little in this episode, but mostly, we're focusing on how to use them with our pets.    This concept is used a lot in the sports dog world, but this episode will show you why it's so helpful in any type of pet training. I'm sharing specific examples from training with my own pets to help you understand what I'm talking about and how to make it work for you and your pet.    Whether this is your first time hearing the term “zones of reinforcement” or not, this episode has something for you, so don't miss it!    Resources Mentioned: www.StephanieBeeson.com www.stephaniebeeson.com/behaviorsuccessclub   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

How well do you know the signs of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn in your pet? How about in yourself?   If you didn't listen to episode 9, you might not know what any of this means, but this concept is so important to know if you want to change your pet's behavior. That is why I am replaying that episode now!   Here is what you can expect: I am talking about the sympathetic nervous system which is part of the autonomic nervous system. Don't worry, we're not getting into anatomy, but I just want you to understand the stress responses that these systems control. It will help you identify fight, flight, freeze, and fawn.   Does your pet lurch towards you when they are stressed or run away? This could be the difference between fight or flight. Do they go stiff as a board or act overly affectionate? There's your freeze or fawn. Sometimes you might see your pet go through all four, and we do that too as humans!    We're looking at this from both a pet perspective and a human perspective because we often have exactly the same responses as them, and recognizing the signs in ourselves can make it easier to recognize them in our animals.    If you already heard episode 9 and want a refresh on this concept or if this is all new to you, tune in to learn exactly when and what your pet is trying to communicate.   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

We all experience trauma in different ways and the same goes for our pets.    Have you ever thought about how trauma is showing up in your training? This episode will help you identify it and figure out what to do about it.    I work with trauma responses on a daily basis in the work that I do with pet owners and I think it's really important to talk about it. I explain what I mean when I say “trauma responses” in the episode and go over some other definitions too.    I'm talking about where trauma is showing up in the daily work of pet professionals and in the lives of pets and handlers.    The most important thing for you to take away from this episode is that your feelings are valid and you are not alone. Whatever traumatic experience you might be trying to work through, there are people who want to help you.    If you're working through trauma or you have a pet who might be, tune in to this special  episode.    Resources Mentioned: Episode 1: How I Changed My Pet's Behavior  Episode 9: How to Recognize Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn in Humans and Pets  www.StephanieBeeson.com I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!   Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Is your behavior affecting your pet's behavior?   In this episode, I am breaking down how your feelings as a pet owner lead to a physiologic response in your body which ultimately results in the ability or inability to change your pet's behavior.   The best thing about this is that you get to choose how you want to respond to your pet's behavior, and that is how you create change!   I originally shared this concept in episode 3, but it's so important to understand as a pet owner that it needs to be talked about more than once!   When I work with my clients, we work on creating thought processes that allow them to work effectively as a handler of their pet or pets through day-to-day life events.    Learn how to do this in this episode if you haven't heard this one already or tune in again to be reminded of how to work effectively with your pet!   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!   Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Did you know that there are behavioral models that can help you with your pet's behavior?   I am sharing this episode again because I want to remind you of the behavioral model that I like to use to break down behavior as well as walk you through some examples of how I do this!   I love this particular episode (it originally aired as episode 2) because behavioral models really focus on how your pet is perceiving the world around them and where you fall in their world.    This is such an important concept to understand as a pet owner because it allows us to create a lot of understanding around their behavior and where we can impact it to create change.    If you haven't heard this episode yet, you are going to find it so beneficial in your training, and if you have, tune in again because you might pick up more tips this time around!   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Have you ever heard of value banks? We all have them, even our pets.    If not, you're missing out on a super helpful tool to help with your relationship with your pet.    A value bank represents how much access you are getting to the things that you value, and the same goes for your pet. It's a transactional way of viewing your relationship with your pet. Are they getting what they value from you and you from them? Are you filling each other's banks or emptying them?    In this episode, I'm discussing how you can use this tool to build a better relationship with your pet. At the end, I'm sharing a story about how value banks come into play between me and my dog to give you an example of what I'm talking about.    If you've been wondering how to improve your relationship with your pet, this episode is perfect for you.    Resources Mentioned: www.StephanieBeeson.com   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

What beliefs do you have about changing your pet's behavior? You probably have some underlying beliefs that you don't even realize are showing up in the way you approach your training.    In this episode, we're talking about behavior-changing beliefs. I'm going over some of the beliefs of my clients who have had success changing their pet's behavior. These are beliefs that create big results, and if you can adopt some of them into your own belief system, they will create success for you too.    I want this episode to get you thinking about your belief system. Notice what you're telling yourself about your ability to change your pet's behavior. If you're sending yourself some negative messages, it's time to make some changes.    Tune in to the episode to find out what beliefs have brought my clients the most success, and how to adopt those beliefs yourself.    Resources Mentioned: www.StephanieBeeson.com www.StephanieBeeson.com/workwithme   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Do you spend more time Googling how to train your pet than actually training them?   This is a trap that a lot of pet owners fall into and it's a type of unproductive action.    This episode covers what unproductive action is versus what productive action is, and how to make sure that you are always taking productive action.    There are five steps to identifying productive action, and anything outside of these five steps is unproductive action. I'm sharing the steps in this episode so that you can use them to guide and inform your training.   If you feel like you've spent a ton of time training your pet but you haven't seen any change in their behavior, you're probably spending too much time in unproductive action. Tune in to find out how to change that.  Resources Mentioned: www.StephanieBeeson.com www.StephanieBeeson.com/workwithme   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!   Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!  

Do you want to know the secret to success when it comes to changing your pet's behavior?    It's a three-step system.    In this episode, I'm sharing the three principles of success that I teach my clients when I'm helping them to change their pet's behavior.    These three things will help you get the behavior you want from your pet so that you can finally live and work together as a team.    I'm taking you through each of the three principles and how I use them. As you think about your plan for your pet, I want you to make sure that you have something in place for each of these three things.    Tune in to find out what I teach my clients so that they can have success with their training plans.  I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!   Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

What's the next step in your training plan?   If that's a question that you often struggle to answer, you're going to love what I have in store for you in this episode.    I'm giving you three questions you can start asking right away to get clear on the next step you need to take to change your pet's behavior.    You can answer these questions week after week to keep gaining clarity and figuring out your next steps so that you're never left wondering what's next.    I'm also talking about ​negativity bias and positivity bias and how they might be showing up for you as you work on changing your pet's behavior. Recognizing these patterns in your thinking will help you identify holes in your training plan.    If you want to have a clear plan to change your pet's behavior, tune in to this episode.  I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Did you know that you have a manual for your pet? Well, you do, and I think you should rewrite it.    Manuals tell us how things in our lives work and function. We create manuals in our heads for all kinds of things. We have ideas about how things should work or behave, and that includes our pets.    These manuals that we create in our heads can both help and hinder us. Sometimes we have expectations for our pets that aren't accurate or appropriate for them. They might not know what expectations we have for them, so they can't live up to them.    This episode will teach you how to rewrite the manual for your pet to close the gaps in your training plan and account for any expectations that you might not even realize you had.    If you've always wished your pet came with a manual, this episode is for you.  Resources Mentioned: www.StephanieBeeson.com/behavioralmedicine    I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Do you know the three essential skills that you need to change your pet's behavior?    I am covering all three in this episode!   If you are a pet owner, and you are seeing a new unwanted behavior in your pet, you might be wondering what went wrong, what you should do next, and if it is something that you can even change.   In this episode, I am coaching you through a clear, simple training plan, so you know exactly what you need to do. There are three essential skills that I have my clients work on, so I am sharing those with you.   Once you have these three things under control, the rest of your training plan will be a lot more achievable.    If you want to change your pet's behavior but aren't sure where to start, tune in to this episode!  I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Are you looking for a training plan for your pet that's actually doable for you?   In this episode, we are diving into simple training plans.    Sometimes training seems really hard, and it puts people off of trying at all. I want you to know that you can change your pet's behavior, and it doesn't have to be super difficult.    I do want to be very clear that simple and easy are not the same thing. I'll go over the differences at the beginning of this episode, but we're focusing on simplicity.    Will simplifying your training plan also make it easier for you? Hopefully! But it will still require some patience and effort from you.    Let's talk about creating a training plan that works for you and your pet. Tune in now!  I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Would you say that training your pet is easy or hard?   In this episode, we're talking about how to train the easy way.    There is a hard way, and we're talking about that too, so as you're listening to this episode, I want you to think about which way you are doing it. Does your training sound more like the easy way or the hard way?    If you realize you're doing things the hard way, the good news is that you're going to learn how to switch to the easy way, and your training is about to get a whole lot better!   There are actually several factors that cause your training to be easy or hard, and it's not all down to your pet. There are things within your control that you can change to make things easier for both of you.    If you want your training to be easier, this episode is for you.  I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

What would you say if I told you pet training and weight loss have something in common?    I know, it sounds like a stretch, but hear me out.    It's all about the mindset. You want to solve a problem so you take immediate action but when you don't get immediate results, you quit. Do you see how that can apply to both weight loss and changing your pet's behavior?    As I've been on my weight loss journey, I've noticed a lot of similarities between pet training and weight loss, and in this episode, I want to explain them to you.    This will help you to see where you are sabotaging yourself when it comes to training your pet. Tune in to learn how you can stop! Resources Mentioned: www.phit-n-phat.com   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Do you know the three key components of a successful behavior plan?    We talk a lot about training, but that's not the only thing that goes into changing your pet's behavior.    As I've worked with clients, I've developed a key process to breaking down behavior plans that I have found to be super successful. Training is a part of the process, but there are two other steps that are just as important.    In this episode, I'm sharing the three components of a successful behavior plan and explaining the role of each one. If you incorporate all three of these things, training will be easier and faster than if you rely on one alone.    Tune in to find out if you are missing any important steps from your pet's behavior plan!    Resources Mentioned: www.texasvetbehavior.com   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Veterinarians, trainers, behavior specialists… who should you take your pet to?     When your pet has a behavior that you want to change, the first person you think to take them to is usually some kind of trainer, right? However, there are actually a lot of different factors that contribute to your pet's behavior, and health is a really important one.    In this episode, we are talking about using behavioral medicine to change your pet's behavior.    As a veterinarian with a special interest in behavior, I spent a lot of time studying veterinary medicine and veterinary approaches to behavioral changes. Now that I work with pet behavior, I know that medicine can be an important part of any treatment plan, which is why I always look at the whole picture when I'm treating a pet.    I'm going to teach you why it's so important to consider behavioral medicine when you are working on changing your pet's behavior and how to find someone who gets it.    If you think behavioral medicine could be just what your pet needs, tune in to this episode.    I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.StephanieBeeson.com/podcast!

Do you feel empowered to create change in your own life?   You should, and that's what I am talking about in my first business bonus episode here on the show.   I am talking a little bit about how I created Beeson Veterinary Behavior Solutions, why I created it to be different from other pet behavior programs, and how that led me to create a coaching program for veterinarians and other pet professionals.   The reason I'm sharing this story is to show you the journey of empowerment that I've been on, and how you can go on your own.    Whether you're a pet owner or a pet professional I know you will love this episode and the rest of my business bonus episodes because feeling empowered is so valuable, no matter who you are.    I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Do you know any cats that can sit on command?   If not, let yours be the first!    In this episode, I am talking to you all about the behavioral lives of cats.   I find that cat behavior is a topic that often gets neglected, but as someone who owns and works with cats, I can tell you that they have very rich behavioral and emotional lives.   We talk all the time about training dogs, so why should it be any different for cats? My cats actually love training sessions! I can hardly get one in with my dogs without my cats coming along to join in with the fun.    Getting really familiar with your cat and setting up a good environment for them is key to making them happy and having success with their training, so we are covering those things in this episode.    If you want to learn how to train your cat, I'm covering everything you need to know in this episode!    I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Doesn't it feel good when someone gives you their undivided attention? Well, sometimes that's what your pet needs too.    Your pet needs you to hold space for them.   Holding space is a skill that I didn't learn in vet school, but it is really valuable as a professional working with pet owners and their pets.   I think that you will find this skill valuable too, so I am sharing it with you in this episode.   When you are holding space for your pet, you will see the best results in their behavior, so I am explaining how to create the best learning environment for your pet, how you can be completely present, and how you can hold space for them.   Tune in to learn why this is important and how to do it well!   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Are you committed or are you stuck?   You might not even know how to answer that question, and that's okay!    In this episode, we are talking about how to tell the difference.    We're going over the definitions of “stuck” and “committed” to really understand what each one looks like. We are also talking about how to move from stuck to committed so that you can start seeing the results that you want.    Once you understand that being stuck is a choice, you have the power to choose commitment instead.    If you're feeling stuck and you're not sure how to move forward, tune in to this episode, and I'll help you get on track.    I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

We all know that routine is good for our pets, but what if I told you that changing their training plan is good too?   That's right, I believe that the best training plans change.    Don't get me wrong, I don't want you to start changing up your training plan for no reason, but I do want you to be able to adapt as you learn more about your pet and how they respond to different situations.    I'm giving you some examples from working with my own pets to illustrate this concept because I have had experiences with them that have shaped how I moved forward with their training.    If you want to hear about the time I went on a 16-hour road trip with my cats or the time both of my dogs got loose, you'll definitely enjoy this episode.    I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Have you ever thought about how you can meet your pet's needs or why that matters for successful training?   When your pet's needs are met, they are in a better position to maximize their learning!   I am diving into why this is important during training sessions along with some of my best tips for successful training in this episode.   From an acronym that I think is important to remember to the common misconceptions that I see and the reinforcers I like to use, you will learn what to do and what not to do to successfully train your pet.   Training is about connection, communication, and creating a team environment where you and your pet work together on a daily basis to live your lives together.    Tune in to learn how to do that through these successful training tips.   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Remember when we talked about fight, flight, freeze, and fawn? Well, now we are talking about the flip side of that which is rest and digest.   In the last episode, we talked about your sympathetic nervous system, and in this episode, we're getting into your parasympathetic nervous system. These two balance each other out in a way!   It's easier to pinpoint a stressful event that resulted in a stress response, but it gets a bit vaguer when we start looking at what activates our parasympathetic nervous system. This all comes down to a perceived sense of safety and an absence of stressors which is what rest and digest start with.   Think about it this way: when your brain tells you that you are safe, you can use that time to refuel, eat food, digest food, eliminate waste, and rest so that you are ready to mobilize in the event of stress.    Understanding this is key to understanding when and where to work on your pet's behavior which is why I am breaking it all down in this episode.    If you want to create the best training environment for your pet, this episode is going to help you out.    I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

How well do you know the signs of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn in your pet? How about in yourself?   In this episode, I am talking about the sympathetic nervous system which is part of the autonomic nervous system. Don't worry, we're not getting into anatomy, but I want you to understand the stress responses that these systems control.    Does your pet lurch towards you when they are stressed or run away? This could be the difference between fight or flight. Do they go stiff as a board or act overly affectionate? There's your freeze or fawn. Sometimes you might see your pet go through all four of these, and we do that too as humans!    We're looking at this from both a pet perspective and a human perspective because we often have exactly the same responses as them, and recognizing the signs in ourselves can make it easier to recognize them in our animals.    If you want to learn when your pet is trying to communicate that they are stressed, tune in to this episode.    I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

How does your behavior change when you aren't feeling well? Do you get grouchy, irritable, or standoffish?    Well, it's kind of the same for our pets. When something is off with their health, we often see changes in their behavior. That's why it's really important to make sure your pet is in good health before you start trying to work on improving behavior.    Today, we are talking about health and its influence on your pet's behavior. I'm going to share my own recent experience with my cat. She wasn't acting like her usual self, so I took her to the vet for some work. When we came home, I saw a huge improvement in her behavior. I learned a lot from that experience and hopefully, you will too after listening to this episode.   I want to help you recognize the same kinds of signs in your pets and share some tips on staying on top of their health so that you can reach your behavior goals with them.   Tune in to find out how health can change your pet's behavior!    I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Have you ever set a New Year's resolution that you didn't follow through on?   I definitely have! It is so common. It is also common to set behavioral goals with your pet and then not reach them!   In this episode, I am helping you change that by talking about setting and reaching behavior goals.   I am teaching you a different way of thinking about setting and reaching goals that makes it so much more effective.   This concept is super basic because it all comes down to your mindset.   If we can change that, we can change your results.    This episode is going to change everything for you if you are someone who is tired of setting goals that you never reach (especially with your pet!)   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!   Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Do you know the difference between negative reinforcement and positive punishment?    Negative reinforcement and positive punishment are not the same things, but they do get confused a lot. We talked about reinforcement in the last episode, so we're diving into punishment and why it's so important to understand both in this episode.   Punishment and reinforcement actually both have positive and negative in their definitions. Positive means you're adding something in, and negative means you're taking something away.   If that sounds confusing, don't worry, it will all make sense by the end of the episode!   If you're having trouble getting your training to stick, tune in to this episode to find out what different techniques are available to you and how to use them.    I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Do you know how to use reinforcement to train your pet?    You've probably heard of positive and negative reinforcement, but do you know how to use them effectively? Do you think you might be using them to reinforce the wrong behaviors without even realizing it?    In this episode, I am talking all about using reinforcement to get the behavior you want from your pet.   I am covering what reinforcement is and how it works along with everything you need to know to use it to change your pet's behavior.    Don't worry, it's actually pretty simple! Tune in to learn more.   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

What can you influence on a day to day basis to create behavioral change?   In this episode, I am breaking down the five main influencers on our pet's behavior.   From genetics to the environment and everything in between, I am going over each and telling you which ones we can control and which ones we can't as well as what to do about them.   We don't directly control our pet's behavior, but there is so much that we can do to influence it.   These are really important to understand as a pet owner, so tune in to learn more!   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Is your behavior affecting your pet's behavior?   In this episode, I am breaking down how your feelings as a pet owner lead to a physiologic response in your body which ultimately results in the ability or inability to change your pet's behavior.   The good news is that you get to choose how you want to respond to your pet's behavior, and that is how you create change!   When I work with my clients, we work on creating thought processes that allow them to work effectively as a handler of their pet through the day to day life events.    I am breaking all of this down for you, so tune in to learn more!   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Did you know that there are behavioral models that can help you with your pet's behavior?   In this episode, I am talking all about the behavioral model that I like to use to break down behavior and giving some examples of how I do this!   I love this particular behavioral model because it really focuses on how your pet is perceiving the world around them and where you fall in their world.   This allows us to create a lot of understanding around their behavior and where we can impact it to create change.    Tune in to learn more about how you can start to apply this!   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!   Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!

Welcome to the first episode of the Change Your Pet's Behavior podcast!   My name is Stephanie Beeson, and I have over 20 years of experience working professionally with animals.    Through my behavior-exclusive house call practice and this podcast, I provide the concepts and teachings you need to do the work to change your pet's behavior.   I am so excited to be sharing these episodes with you, and I wanted to start by sharing a little bit about my work so you can really understand how I will teach you and help you.   Tune in to learn a little bit about my very own experience, how I recommend applying what I teach, my favorite word in the behavioral world right now and more! I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!   Show notes are available at www.stephaniebeeson.com/podcast!