Podcasts about animal behavior consultants

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 66:08

Join Tabitha and Dr. Linda Randall for part two of a two-part series, as they delve into the complex relationship between behavior and pain in animals. They highlight the importance of addressing both behavioral and medical aspects of animal care. This episode emphasizes the value of reinforcing client efforts, building trust, and the crucial role of communication and empathy in veterinary practice. Additionally, Tabitha and Dr. Randall explore pain management strategies, the importance of comprehensive diagnostics, and the benefits of a multimodal approach to animal welfare. Tune in for an insightful discussion on enhancing the quality of life for animals and supporting their caregivers.Linda Randall, DVM, is a certified professional dog trainer. She is committed to understanding the behavior of dogs and helping them and their people in the areas of dog sports and behavior. As a veterinarian, she focuses on the roles of physical and mental health in dogs and how these affect the ways in which they behave. Her passion is working with children and youth, as she has found that the skills they develop when working with their dogs can make a positive impact on how they move through the world and interact with others.Linda is certified through The Karen Pryor Academy and is a Level 3 certified TAG Teach trainer. She is an active member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and the Animal Training Academy. She is an internationally sought presenter and has contributed to numerous professional training events, podcasts, and publications including One Mind Dogs, The Bitey End of the Dog, The Lemonade Conference, and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers annual conference. Her focus has been on the role of trauma-informed / trauma-assumed care in animals and people, Race, Positive Reinforcement, and Kids, and using Positive Reinforcement in the Juvenile Justice System. Linda is committed to continuing her education and regularly attends courses, conferences, and events to stay current on the latest advances in animal behavior, training, and veterinary medicine.Linda believes experience is a good teacher, and her many experiences in life have helped her understand how compassion, generosity, and a gentle sense of humor can help us navigate the world and create a positive impact on those around us. She is committed to the community at One Smart Dog and supporting her exciting, experienced team of trainers as they deliver exceptional skills and service to people and their pets. Support LindaOne Smart Dog - Positive, Professional, Proven - Exceptional Dog TrainingOne Smart Dog on FaceBookOne Smart Dog on InstagramSupport Tabitha's work via social media: TikTok: @behaviorvettech Facebook and Instagram Support the podcast via social media: X: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT FB: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

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Behavior is Medicine: The Connection Between Pain and Behavior - Part I featuring Dr. Linda Randall (DVM, KPA-CTP Tag Teach Level 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 66:01

Join Tabitha and Dr. Linda Randall in the first part of a two-part series exploring the complex relationship between behavior and pain in animals. They delve into trigger stacking and its impact on behavior, stress the importance of understanding pain's complexity, advocate for observing behavioral changes, discuss collaborative pain management approaches, and share strategies for addressing abnormal behaviors and chronic pain while dispelling common pain myths.Episode Resources: AAHA Pain Management Guidelines Toolkit2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and CatsWorld Small Veterinary Animals AssociationLinda Randall, DVM, is a certified professional dog trainer. She is committed to understanding the behavior of dogs and helping them and their people in the areas of dog sports and behavior. As a veterinarian, she focuses on the roles of physical and mental health in dogs and how these affect the ways in which they behave. Her passion is working with children and youth, as she has found that the skills they develop when working with their dogs can make a positive impact on how they move through the world and interact with others.Linda is certified through The Karen Pryor Academy and is a Level 3 certified TAG Teach trainer. She is an active member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and the Animal Training Academy. She is an internationally sought presenter and has contributed to numerous professional training events, podcasts, and publications including One Mind Dogs, The Bitey End of the Dog, The Lemonade Conference, and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers annual conference. Her focus has been on the role of trauma-informed / trauma-assumed care in animals and people, Race, Positive Reinforcement, and Kids, and using Positive Reinforcement in the Juvenile Justice System. Linda is committed to continuing her education and regularly attends courses, conferences, and events to stay current on the latest advances in animal behavior, training, and veterinary medicine.Linda believes experience is a good teacher, and her many experiences in life have helped her understand how compassion, generosity, and a gentle sense of humor can help us navigate the world and create a positive impact on those around us. She is committed to the community at One Smart Dog and supporting her exciting, experienced team of trainers as they deliver exceptional skills and service to people and their pets. Support LindaOne Smart Dog - Positive, Professional, Proven - Exceptional Dog TrainingOne Smart Dog on FaceBookOne Smart Dog on InstagramSupport Tabitha's work via social media: TikTok: @behaviorvettech Facebook and Instagram Support the podcast via social media: X: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT FB: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

Amanda Gagnon (MS, CDBC, CPDT) on the History on Controlling Dogs

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 60:33

In this episode, anthrozoologist Amanda Gagnon examines the history of controlling dogs and the things we do in Western culture to keep dogs in their place and under control. We discuss:What is anthrozoology?Brief history of humans controlling dogs and why do we do it? (this gets a little dark)Controlling dog behaviorLetting dogs be dogsAdvocating for more dog-friendly public spacesAmanda's bio:Amanda Gagnon is an anthrozoologist, dog behavior consultant, and dog trainer. Amanda is the founder and training director at Amanda Gagnon Dog Training, in New York City, where she mentors apprentices, conducts training programs for shelters and rescues, and researches dog-human cultures. Her favorite thing to do is to work directly with humans and dogs during her group classes, private training sessions, and online courses. Amanda is unique in her approach to training, because she makes it fun and soulful while introducing people to the science and art of cross-species connection!Amanda has a masters degree in Anthrozoology. She is certified as a behavior consultant by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is certified as a dog trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. She was a founding board member of Muddy Paws Rescue. She is sought after by major media outlets including; Good Morning America, Inside Edition, News Week, and Fox and Friends. She speaks worldwide at dog training events and workshops, and she loves to discuss dog-human cultures. She lives in Connecticut and New York City with her husband, daughter, dog, and flock of chickens.Links:AmandaGagnonDogTraining.com Insta: @AmandagagnondogtrainingContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars Email Ferdie at ferdie@behaviorvets.com

Diving into Behavior and Relationship with Kim Brophey.

DogSpeak: Redefining Dog Training

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 54:03

Kim Brophey joins Nikki on this week's episode. The conversation focuses on, well dogs, dog training, dog behavior, relationship with humans...you name it, we probably mention it. Enjoy! Coupon Code: DogSpeakAsheville Dog Training & Dog Behavior Experts - The Dog Door (dogdoorcanineservices.com)Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is an applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center in downtown Asheville, NC. Kim's 20-year commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognized both nationally and locally, awarded the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC six years in a row. She has lectured and taught courses at colleges, universities, and conferences on canine behavior, ethology, and welfare. Kim is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and is a past board member of the International Association and Animal Behavior Consultants and the Asheville Humane Society. Kim's trademarked Dog L.E.G.S.® model is a groundbreaking new system for dog lovers to truly understand their dogs' behavior- distilling multiple scientific disciplines and established principles into a simple and accessible framework for pet dogs and their people like never before. Kim is launching a coordinated grassroots movement to facilitate a paradigm shift and market disruption in the pet industry through: her book MEET YOUR DOG- The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior, TEDx talk – The Problem with Treating a Dog Like a Pet, Canine Genetic Heritage Testing Software –The Dog Key®, National Dog L.E.G.S.® Association for pet industry businesses and organizations, L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course, and establishment of Asheville as the official Dog City, USA®. She has become a powerful leading voice in the dog behavior and training industry internationally, with students all over the world. Kim's vision is to facilitate a critical paradigm shift in our relationships with dogs- building bridges and inspiring others with comprehensive, practical science to redefine how we perceive, talk about, and treat our canine companions as a society.

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Paws & Pixels: Unleashing Digital Strategies featuring Mychelle Garrigan

VCA Voice: A Veterinary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 61:01

Join us as we uncover the secrets to expanding your online influence, whether you're a behavior professional, veterinary hospital, or animal shelter. In this episode, we're joined by Mychelle Garrigan, founder of Firelink Digital Marketing, who shares expert insights and strategies to elevate your online presence. From effective website design to engaging social media tactics, compelling storytelling, and insightful data analytics, Mychelle provides actionable tips to reach a broader audience and drive meaningful engagement.Discover the importance of social media for animal shelters and learn how to effectively showcase shelter animals to potential adopters. Explore the art of storytelling in digital spaces and uncover strategies to create emotional connections that drive adoption rates.Tune in for expert advice and actionable strategies to amplify your organization's digital impact.Mychelle Garrigan runs Firelink Digital Marketing, which serves small to medium-size businesses and non-profits. She provides a full range of online business services including WordPress website design, SEO, copywriting, content marketing and social media marketing. She also has specialties in helping individuals develop online courses and events and improving/implementing web accessibility. Mychelle's professional background includes over 30 years working in administration, development, and marketing/communications positions in the non-profit world. She has a MSW with a concentration on Community Administration, Planning and Programs from UCLA. In addition to her digital marketing and web design experience, she has worked as both a professional editor and writer. She has written a diverse array of topics from pet care to social media marketing to web design and technology. She was the Community Outreach Director and Chief Executive Officer for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and worked in administrative/marketing/education roles for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and the United States Dog Agility Association. She is also certified through the IAABC as a Dog Behavior Consultant.She currently serves as Board Secretary/Treasurer for the Sioux Empire TNR Coalition and is a volunteer with the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, Employment Disability Resources and is a foster for The Kitten League. In 2023 she was appointed to the Disability Awareness and Accessibility Review Board, an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council and the City ADA Coordinator on disability awareness and universal accessibility of City buildings, programs and services in Sioux Falls, SD. She lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with her dogs, cats, bearded dragon, hognose snake, cockatiel and way, way too many foster kittens.Resources:https://firelinkdigital.comChat GPT Res TikTok: @behaviorvettech Facebook & Instagram: Facebook and Instagram Support the podcast via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

The Role of a Veterinary Behaviorist: Dr. Lore Haug

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 25:30

Dr. Kerl is pleased to welcome Dr. Lore Haug to the podcast. In their conversation, they chat about Dr. Haug's journey in Veterinary Medicine, what led to her role as an Animal Behavior Specialist, and some helpful insights for new owners of puppies and kittens. Please check out the links below for further information on topics mentioned in the podcast: American College of Veterinary Behaviorists https://www.dacvb.orgAmerican Association of Feline Practitioners https://catvets.comFear Free Happy Homes https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.comAmerican Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior https://avsab.orgThe Pet Professional Guild https://www.petprofessionalguild.comInternational Association of Animal Behavior Consultants https://iaabc.orgKaren Pryor academy https://karenpryoracademy.com Visit us on our website VCAVoice.comProduced and recorded by dādy creative

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Ep 74: Supporting Frustrated Shelter Dogs with Tom Candy

Paws & Reward Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 57:43

In episode 74, Marissa Martino interviews Tom Candy about shelter dogs that experience frustration. They discuss the 3 R's - Risk assessment, Reduce (management strategies), and Resolve (behavior modification and teaching skills). Tom provides examples of interventions that he and his team implement to reduce a dog's stress level in the shelter environment. A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom to undertake a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in bio-veterinary science and a Master of Science degree in clinical animal behavior from the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom. Since graduating, Tom has been working at Dogs Trust as a training and behavior advisor, eventually working in seven rehoming centers before being promoted to senior training and behavior advisor, where he supports the training and behavior teams across the southwest United Kingdom. Tom is responsible for supporting and advising managers and training and behavior advisors on matters relating to behavioral concerns, and for helping to promote higher levels of welfare for dogs. Tom is a Certified clinical animal behaviorist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council in the United Kingdom, and a Certified canine behavior consultant and Certified shelter behavior specialist with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

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249. Alexis Devine with Sarah Stremming: How a Talking Dog Could Teach You How to Be Human

Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 63:47

Many of us talk to our pets daily, but what would you do if your pet could talk back? What do you think they would say? When Bunny, a fluffy, black-and-white sheepadoodle, was eight weeks old, her guardian Alexis presented her with an odd gift: a button programmed to say “outside” when pressed. Within a few weeks, Bunny was using it all the time, and Alexis, encouraged by Bunny's progress, continued to introduce more buttons and more words. Three years later, Bunny can now communicate using over one hundred buttons, stringing together important, relatable, philosophical phrases such as “Love you Mom,” “Dad went poop,” and “Ugh why?” In I Am Bunny, Alexis chronicles not only how Bunny learned to “talk,” but also the profound impact their journey has had on her life. Caring for Bunny revealed to Alexis a path to self-acceptance if not complete self-love, and as their relationship developed their ability to communicate deepened. Through charming anecdotes about day-to-day life with Bunny, explorations into prior animal language studies, and plenty of irreverent humor, daring, and heart, Alexis tells the story of how she and Bunny have become so inspiringly close and explores the ancient and unique bond between dog and guardian that so many of us know leads to a deeper, more meaningful life. Alexis Devine is an artist and entrepreneur hailing from Seattle, Washington. She was a longtime creator of wearable art before her sheepadoodle, Bunny, known as “What About Bunny” on social media, became an internet sensation in the fall of 2020. Bunny is part of an ongoing canine cognition research study at the Comparative Cognition Lab at UCSD. Alexis is a Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Fear Free Certified Professional, and Certified Canine Enrichment Technician. Her goal is to further our understanding of the power of connection and the importance of empathy, meeting her dogs where they are and understanding them on their terms first to facilitate trust and promote an environment that supports them as the incredible creatures they are. Sarah Stremming (she/her) is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants who hosts the popular podcast Cog Dog Radio. She consults on challenging dog behavior cases, lectures other professionals worldwide, and runs a dynamic membership out of her home office in Redmond, Washington. Known for popularizing “decompression walks” she believes what is best for dogs is usually best for their human companions, too. Sarah competes in the dog sports of Agility and Obedience and can often be found deep in the woods beside her Icelandic sheepdog and three border collies. I Am Bunny The Elliott Bay Book Company

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Ep 73: Stranger-directed Aggression with Lisa Mullinax

Paws & Reward Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 61:52

In episode 73, Marissa Martino interviews Lisa Mullinax to discuss stranger-directed aggression. Lisa defines the difference between reactivity and aggression. She talks about the reasons why these cases are high stakes and how to support both the dog and the client. Lisa also shares how she builds custom behavior plans for ultimate success. Lisa Mullinax is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She utilizes positive reinforcement strategies with all dogs and adapts the lessons and exercises to each dog, depending on their needs. Lisa helps dogs and their humans overcome training and behavior challenges through the use of practical, positive strategies. Lisa previously managed the behavior programs at Seattle Humane and Denver Dumb Friends League, developed a new behavior program for the Sacramento SPCA, and consulted for multiple animal shelters throughout Northern California.

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Let's Talk About Kids, Dogs, and Reducing Risk of Bites

Click Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them)

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 58:03

Hi friends in this episode we discuss keep kids and dogs safe and I share a history of the relationship changes between people and dogs that fostered family unit changes. studies in favor of relations between dogs and the alarm from pediatric community to provide more education to help reduce risk of bites. the grim reality of bites statistics in the U.S.I provided a learning framework if you live with children and dogsWe also covered challenges many families expereince ranging from the social pressure and soft manipulation of advertisers and the social behavior we engage in including digital social media I ended with directing you to resources - both existing and developing educational products we are working on at the Center for Canine Behavior Studies with our BEBiteSmart free children educational initiative Learn more:Be BiteSmart Educational Initiative: https://www.centerforcaninebehaviorstudies.org/bebitesmartFamily Paws Parent Education: https://www.familypaws.com/Postpartum Help Call National Maternal Mental Health Hotline or text 1-833-852-6262Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers: https://www.ccpdt.org/ American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: https://avsab.org/International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants: https://iaabc.org/FearFreePets: https://fearfreepets.com/CattleDog Publishing Home of Dr. Sophia Yin Low Stress Handling: https://cattledogpublishing.com/As always thank you for listening and sharing this episode with others. If you haven't already a question or topic of interest please let me know. I can be reached by email vivian@dogbehaviorandconsulting.com Know I appreciate you and all you you do for your dog. Until the next time keep up the good work.RESOURCESClaire S.E. Giraudet, Kai Lou, Alan G. McElligott, Mia Cobb, Are children and dogs best friends? A scoping review to explore the positive and negative effects of child-dog interactionsHawkins, Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals & Williams, 2020d'Angelo et al., 2022Patterson et al. (2022) Patterson KN, Horvath KZ, Minneci PC, Thakkar R, Wurster L, Noffsinger DL, Bourgeois T, Deans KJ. Pediatric dog bite injuries in the USA: a systematic review. Acoustic morning leaves TunePocket This podcast is suitable for people living with dogs, not living with dogs or planning to soon. It is ideal for anyone working with dogs or interested in learning about humane best practices. Pet dog guardians, shelters, rescue staff/volunteer fosters, adopters, veterinary professionals, animal trainers, behaviorists, research scientists and anyone interested in learning about dogs, human dog relations, and evidence based behavior interventions. All content provided on this podcast is for educational information purposes only. The podcast host makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information. The host is not liable for any errors or omissions in the information. The host will not be liable for any losses, injuries or damages from the display or use of information. All information provided is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any conditions. There is no guarantee of human or non human behavior change. If a sudden behavior or behavior persists, please first contact a qualified veterinarian, or board certified behaviorist .

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Kim Brophey (CDBC, CDPT-KA, FDM) Is Challenging the Way We Think About Dogs

Arden Moore's Four Legged Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 62:19

In this episode, Kim and Ferdie have a fun time discussing ethology applied to dog training. We discuss: What is applied ethology?Purpose and function as extremely important to animalsThe evolution of dogsAre we watching bears and coyotes lose their fear of humans?How the LEGS model has shifted the perspective of dog trainersKim's bio:Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FDM, is an applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center in Asheville, NC. Kim's commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognized internationally, awarded the APDT Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC eight years in a row. She is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and a certified member and past board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Kim Brophey's L.E.G.S.® model of integrated canine science has been endorsed by prominent canine scientists such as Raymond Coppinger and embraced by reputable academics and dog trainers worldwide. From her applied ethology content in Michael Shikashio's Aggression in Dogs Master Course to her market-disrupting L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Course, Kim's work is a celebrated contribution to the field. Her groundbreaking sold-out first edition book, MEET YOUR DOG, TED talk, Beyond The Operant (BTO) collaborative, numerous public speaking venues at institutions & conferences around the world, and countless radio and podcast features have made profound waves throughout the dog behavior world as well as the general public. Kim continues to build bridges and invite others to contribute to a new conversation about dogs- one that challenges us to redefine how we perceive, talk about, and treat our canine companions as a society.Links:Kim Brophey's educational offerings L.E.G.S. Main Course ($400 dollars off with code BV for WLWM listeners!) L.E.G.S. In Motion Conference December 5-7, 2023 (and the Golden Ticket Bundle with the Resilience Rainbow Tour) Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior Montgomery, J. Evolutionary Mismatch, Emotional Homeostasis, and “Emotional Addiction”: A Unifying Model of Psychological Dysfunction. Evolutionary Psychological Science 4, 428–442 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40806-018-0153-9 Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells Contact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 45:05

More on Dr. Lisa Radosta Dr. Radosta is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist who operates the Florida Veterinary Behavior service. She is the co-author of From Fearful to Fear Free. Learn more at www.flvetbehavior.com. More on Mindy Cox Mindy is the co-founder of Dog Nerds, a certified professional dog trainer, a certified Fear Free professional and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Learn more at www.therealdognerds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Separation Anxiety Unleashed featuring Malena DeMartini-Price

The Canine Complexity Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 64:08

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of separation anxiety in dogs (and even touch on cats) with renowned expert Malena DeMartini-Price, author of the books "Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs" and "Separation Anxiety in Dogs – Next-Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices." Malena shares her incredible journey to becoming a leading authority in this field, provides valuable insights on separation anxiety and its common symptoms, and dispels some prevalent myths surrounding this issue. We also explore how animal professionals, including trainers and veterinary staff, can make a significant difference. Malena sheds light on her invaluable book and online resources, and to wrap it up, she shares heartwarming success stories from her favorite cases.Malena DeMartini-Price is renowned in the dog training world for her expertise in dog separation anxiety issues. She is the author of the books Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs and Separation Anxiety in Dogs – Next-Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices.She has also contributed articles on separation anxiety to multiple publications such as the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Chronicle of the Dog, Pet Professional Guild's (PPG) Barks From the Guild, and various national magazines such as The Bark. She lectures on SA at professional dog training workshops and conferences around the world, including everything from large professional conferences to small venues.She also has been interviewed widely on this topic and multiple videos and podcasts have been produced. Malena is an honors graduate of the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, where she studied under Jean Donaldson, and is a member of the APDT, the Pet Professionals Guild, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.Resources:https://malenademartini.com/https://malenademartini.com/for-trainers/books-and-workshops/ Mission: POSSIBLE course https://malenademartini.com/possible*The discount code for Tails from a Vet Tech listeners is Tabitha for anyone who is interested in receiving $100 off the lifetime access purchase (The regular cost of the course is $199)Support the show via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

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Getting Your Dog Ready for Your New Baby

Pregnancy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 89:45

If you have a dog, you may be wondering what you should be doing during pregnancy to get your dog ready for your baby on the way. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to prepare your dog for a harmonious transition when your baby arrives. Learn how to focus on positive attention and avoid negative reinforcement to modify your dog's behavior, not just suppress it. This episode/article covers everything from dog behaviors to work on while pregnant to introducing your dog to your baby and having a seamless transition in your postpartum period. Plus, learn how to plan for your dog for when you go to the hospital or birth center and what to do with your dog if you plan a home birth. Thank you to John and Jaime Caponetta of Pawsome University for sharing their expertise for this episode. Jaime has her certification as a K9 trainer from the Animal Behavior College in California and earned the title of Associate Certified K9 Behavior Consultant by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. John Caponetta is a former humane law enforcement officer and is a certified instructor in pet first aid & CPR. Both John and Jaime are on boards or support multiple non-profit organizations that provide dog training to families facing financial hardship or support fostering dogs and keeping them out of shelters or euthanized due to a lack of services. Together, these two run Pawsome University, which offers one on one in-home professional dog training using only positive and fear-free training methods. Plus, they have a podcast called the Podcast for Dog People. John and Jaime are experts in dog behavior. They are the perfect resource to help guide you on how to get your dog ready for your new baby and ensure that everything goes smoothly after your baby arrives. Save 15% the Dogs & Babies Course from Pawsome University. Say goodbye to stress and hello to harmony. This is a complete course for new and expecting parents that teaches you everything you need to know for a seamless transition with your dog as your family grows. Thank you to our sponsors Pregnancy Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/pregnancy today to get 10% off your first month. You are going through a significant life transition during pregnancy and preparing for a baby. Many changes during and after pregnancy put you at risk for baby blues and postpartum depression. You can be proactive in taking care of your mental health now. BetterHelp is convenient and flexible and all online. To get started, complete a short questionnaire to get matched up with a licensed therapist. You can always switch therapists at any time for no additional charge. Let therapy be your map with BetterHelp. FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. AG1 is a Foundational Nutrition supplement with a science-driven formulation of 75 high-quality vitamins, probiotics, and whole-food sourced nutrients. It is a simple and easy solution to fill nutrient gaps, promote gut health, support immunity, and boost energy. (As a friendly reminder, pregnant or nursing women should seek professional medical advice before taking this or any other dietary supplement.) Read the full article and resources that accompany this episode. Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium to access the entire back catalog, listen to all episodes ad-free, get a copy of the Your Birth Plan Book, and more. Check out the 40 Weeks podcast to learn how your baby grows each week and what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website.

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Check Your Eco: Bottom Up vs Top Down Dog Training with Kim Brophey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 85:34

Episode Description:In this episode, we dive deep into the realms of dog behavior and training, critically evaluating the prevailing narratives that define our approaches. Join us as we unravel the nuances of bottom-up emergence versus the top-down plan, command, and control paradigm and challenge the conventional beliefs about dogs, their training, and behavior, uncovering the hidden ethical dimensions of control. As the discussion unfolds, we navigate through the industry's tangled systems traps, illuminating the challenges that have confined our progress to methodological boxes.At the heart of this conversation lies Kim's groundbreaking LEGS framework, which promises a paradigm shift in the field.Through this innovative lens, we envision a new future for the industry, one that upends traditional norms and embraces a dynamic and integrative understanding of dog behavior.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Canine Complexity Academy Chaos & Canines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guest Bio: Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is an applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center in downtown Asheville, NC. Kim's 20-year commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognized both nationally and locally, awarded the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC six years in a row. She has lectured and taught courses at colleges, universities, and conferences on canine behavior, ethology, and welfare. Kim is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and is a past board member of the International Association and Animal Behavior Consultants and the Asheville Humane Society. Kim's trademarked Dog L.E.G.S.® model is a groundbreaking new system for dog lovers to truly understand their dogs' behavior- distilling multiple scientific disciplines and established principles into a simple and accessible framework for pet dogs and their people like never before. Kim is launching a coordinated grassroots movement to facilitate a paradigm shift and market disruption in the pet industry through: her book MEET YOUR DOG- The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior, TEDx talk – The Problem with Treating a Dog Like a Pet, Canine Genetic Heritage Testing Software –The Dog Key®, National Dog L.E.G.S.® Association for pet industry businesses and organizations, L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course, and establishment of Asheville as the official Dog City, USA®. Connect with Kim Brophey and learn more about L.E.GStay Connected: Join The Canine Complexity Podcast Facebook Group Submit a question or comment to be addressed during the "Feedback Loop" segments at the conclusion of the program to thecaninecomplexitypodcast@gmail.com Explore courses and webinars at The Canine Complexity Academy Dive deeper into the world of chaos at Chaos & Canines Thank you for Listening!

Ep 74: Série Faire les choses autrement, Christine Depatie: Sentiment de valeur, people pleasing, assumer ses choix, etc.

Parlons-en autrement

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 44:10

Dans cet épisode de la SÉRIE FAIRE LES CHOSES AUTREMENT de notre podcast, on accueille une invitée spéciale, Christine de Félin Complice, une passionnée du bien-être félin. Rejoins-nous alors qu'on plonge dans un échange fascinant qui va bien au-delà des ronronnements et des moustaches ! Au cours de cette discussion inspirante, on aborde des sujets profonds tels que la validation externe, le "people pleasing", l'anxiété et bien plus ! On explore également son processus de réalignement de choix de vie, en nous concentrant sur l'importance de suivre nos désirs plutôt que le choix logique ainsi de trouver un équilibre entre nos propres besoins et ceux de notre entourage. Qui est Christine ? L'amoureuse des chats derrière Félin Complice, c'est Christine! Elle est biologiste de formation (B. Sc., M. Sc.) mais avant tout une passionnée des petits félins. Elle est famille d'accueil pour chats abandonnés depuis 2018, et c'est ce qui lui a donné l'envie folle de tout connaître à leur sujet. À la fin de sa maîtrise en biologie, elle s'est inscrite à une certification de 100 heures donnée par Éduchateur pour devenir intervenante en comportement félin. Trois ans plus tard, la voilà à la tête de Félin Complice! Elle a fondé cette entreprise afin d'être disponible et à l'écoute pour les amoureux des chats qui ont besoin d'aide, ou souhaitent simplement mieux comprendre leur animal. Depuis janvier 2022, elle est membre de l'IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), ce qui lui permet d'avoir accès à une tonne de formations à jour sur les chats et l'éthologie animale. Elle adore vulgariser ce qu'elle apprend et trouver les mots justes pour transmettre l'information de la façon la plus claire et ludique possible. Si tu as envie de connecter avec elle et de suivre ses aventures quotidiennes, voici les liens pour ses réseaux sociaux: Instagram Facebook Site WEB -- On te rappelle que si tu as besoin de soutien : Of course, www.cliniqueautrement.com Mais également, 811 option 2 (réseau public) 1-866-APPELLE

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Ep182 Science Based Training

Creating Great Grooming Dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 23:39

This week we're talking about science-based training. What does that mean? Why is there a controversy and what do you need to know? You'll get my take on that this week. CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com Ep182 What Does Science Based Dog Training Mean === [00:00:00] Chrissy: . Episode 180 2 of the show this week we're talking about science-based training. What does that mean? Why is there a controversy and what do you need to know? [00:00:09] You'll get my take on that this week. This is the Creating Great Grooming Dog Show. I'm Chrissy Neumyer Smith. I'm a certified professional groomer, a certified behavior consultant for Canines, a certified professional dog trainer, the owner of Happy Critters in Nashua, New Hampshire, and an instructor at Whole Pet Grooming Academy. And this, my friends and colleagues, is the show we're grooming and training meet. [00:00:31] Science-based dog training. So there's a big debate out there because there are two warring factions in the dog training world. And each of them thinks that they're doing science-based dog training. And I'm gonna tell you, my humble opinion is that they are both correct. They both are. [00:00:50] But it has become this marketing tool. So I want you to thoroughly understand it. I want you to understand why it's a term that's being used and what it really means. I will say that I am definitely further on one side of that debate. If you are kind of new to the show, you might not know, but there are, , balanced trainers, trainers who feel that rewards and punishments as long as it, we get the job done and safely, rewards and punishments are all fair game. [00:01:20] And then there are the positive reinforcement trainers who think that punishments should be avoided. I'm far more leaning toward that side. But that doesn't mean that I'm not open-minded. , in fact, I am what's called a crossover trainer, which means that I started off with a lot of punishment based kind of training, and then over time started incorporating more positive reinforcement type training. [00:01:44] So I've done both, and I can tell you that. There are plenty of wonderful caring dog trainers out there working in both angles. All right, so first of all, this is a safe space. My show is always gonna be a safe space. I'm not here to judge anybody, [00:02:00] but I wanna present you with some information. Now, when I say that I am far more leaning toward positive reinforcement, , a lot of the positive reinforcement camp, talks a lot about science-based dog training. [00:02:13] And they do use a lot of science, but so does the balance trainer camp also. So the science part comes in because the purpose of us doing our training is to try to figure out, why the dog is having a problem. The why. Okay. This is where we break away from. , he does something and I just leash. Correct. [00:02:38] A good trainer is not doing that. They don't just go. I don't know. He did something. So I'm just gonna do a leash correction and a stern no. , the science-based part is about separating ourselves from the emotions of punishments and rewards, separating ourselves from the emotions of all of that, and instead thinking about what do we see with this dog? [00:03:00] Why is this dog behaving this way? Why is this happening? What can we do to help this dog be better? Now, that's a different point of view than what many of us were taught long ago when I first started. Back in the eighties, it was choke collars and prong collars. I was lucky enough to be around a bunch of adults cuz I was 14, um, to be around a bunch of adults who were super into continuing ed. [00:03:27] So even though we were using a lot of those things, there was always this open-mindedness about like, woo, how did they do that? Wow, that's neat. How will that work? Can we try that too? But it's not just about taking every idea that comes down the pike, okay? There are some crazy ideas out there. [00:03:44] There's some really outdated stuff. , but that doesn't mean that any one group of dog trainers has cornered the market on science-based dog training, okay? It's really important for us all to understand that if [00:04:00] someone does something that's a punish, And they do it once and the dog never does that again. [00:04:06] They have used science-based dog training. It might not be the way I would have done it, or maybe not the way that you would have done it, but it is scientifically sound. , so we need to break away from the idea that one is right and one is wrong. That's really important. As a crossover trainer, I think it's really important and I'd like to see more crossover groomers. [00:04:31] Let's make that a term. I'm a crossover groomer because many of us as groomers, and I think if you're not a groomer, you might not know this. Many of us as groomers, we're always taught. You just cannot let him take charge. Things like that, that really don't speak to what the issue is. We need to help these dogs feel more comfortable, calm, comfortable, and cooperative. [00:04:53] You've heard it many, many times here, so when we talk. Science-based dog training. There are a couple of different lenses we can use now. One of those, and one that I use a lot is, , least intrusive, minimally aversive, dog training circles. That's something that we often sign off on as part of our codes of conduct for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the certification council. [00:05:20] Professional dog trainers in the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. So those three big groups will often ask us like, do you use least intrusive minimally aversive? Are you following the humane hierarchy? Which is, I know it sounds super complicated, but what it is, is what it is, is. [00:05:42] The purpose of these is to have a roadmap when faced with a behavior that we would like to change or that we do not want. We first have to think about, , the dog's comfort. We have to think about why the dog is doing it, and this is a [00:06:00] roadmap for us to follow so that we're doing the most gentle version. [00:06:05] Now, why is gentle important? So let's say we have a dog on the grooming. And we're grooming along and we get up near his ear and he turns around and growls. And we assume, what if we assume that this dog just means to harm us, or he's being stubborn, that's a story that we tell ourselves, stubborn, that he's spoiled. [00:06:30] That's another air quote. Spoiled. , what if we start making assumptions that this dog is just trying to. Take charge doesn't respect us when actually this dog has an injury. Well, I think I would know if a dog was sore. Not really. So there are times where we are responding to a dog's behavior, assuming making some assumptions about their motivation. [00:06:57] And to break away from that is where we start talking about science-based dog training to break away from our assumptions to back. Boo boo boo. Back up the bus and think about, okay, why might that dog be responding that way? Now, let's say you're brushing an ear and you're like, I don't know. His ear looked fine, but maybe he has a neck problem. [00:07:20] Maybe you could do some real damage by continuing. Maybe we need to stop, pause. Think it through and listen, when this dog is saying, I'm uncomfortable with that, especially if it's a dog who normally is comfortable with that, and we see that a lot. So humane hierarchy starts off with when we're faced with a behavior problem that we are concerned about, that we don't want to have happen again. [00:07:48] Our first thought should be, is there a medical reason, a physical reason, like what is going on in this dog's? So that's a really big one that I think most of us [00:08:00] don't do. I say US cuz I've been there. I mean I do it now, but, but many of us don't do that first and we have to think about the medical reason. [00:08:10] No, that does not mean, and I know there's someone out there going, but I'm like, that does not mean that a dog who's sore is allowed to bite people. Okay. That's not the purpose here. That's not what I'm saying. What I'm saying is, is that we need to figure out the reason so that we can fix the cause so that we can get in there and really find out what is going on. [00:08:34] Frankly, if a dog is sore, I want to be gentle with. I want to help them feel more comfortable. And a dog who's sore, while they shouldn't turn around and try to bite us, I can understand why they might have that knee jerk reaction if something suddenly hurts or something twists. You know, like there are times where a dog's just like ow it looks like a bite. It looks like an air snap, and we need to be aware of that. We also need to help dogs feel comfortable with us, even if something does hurt. Okay? It's not okay for your dog to just go after you because things hurt. It's important for them to trust us to know that if I signal that something's uncomfortable, this human listens and will try to find out what's wrong. [00:09:21] That's really, I. And, it's one of the first parts of the humane hierarchy, just looking at what is the problem and is the right physical reason. A lot of the dogs that we groom have discomfort. They are uncomfortable. They have hip problems, they have tooth problems, they have ear problems, they have skin conditions. [00:09:42] They have, , toenails that are super huge and long and it's been, putting pressure on their feet and on their legs. They're all sorts of reasons why a dog could be sore. I'm not saying that that's the only cause for behavior problems that would, that would not be true, but we need [00:10:00] to rule those out and we need to really think. [00:10:02] And along with physical issues like medical issues, we also need to think about what kind of dog is this? Are we expecting a terrier to just kick back and relax or maybe hide if he's scared? Terriers aren't likely to get scared. We've been breeding them to just jump into fight mode, the way to keep a terrier calm is to not let them get into fight mode. [00:10:25] So this is part of us taking a little bit more of a. Pausing and thinking about why is this dog behaving this way? Why? , the things about this dog's body is this dog an adolescent, and we're expecting it to act like an adult, which is common, all right? That happens a lot. We go through the puppy phase and they're doing really, really well as a puppy, and then they hit seven or eight months old and we're like, Hey, why are you acting like this? [00:10:52] But it's seven or eight months old. They have less patience than they did when they were a puppy. They're still little. They still need lots and lots of patience, lots of little break. And we expect them to act like adults. So we're in conflict with them, and it's something that we could prevented if we're like, Hmm, okay, that's a physical reason. [00:11:13] Right? He's just darn young. He's not an adult yet, not gonna be able to act like an adult. , 14 year old Chrissy was not the same as this Chrissy, just think about your own self, like, oh yeah. Teenagers are impulsive, usually frustra. and our adolescent dogs are too. So sometimes we need to look at the dog's age, the dogs breed. [00:11:33] There are so many things to consider. That's part of scientific dog training. The science of dog training. It's not about letting go of all of our emotions. It's about backing up and really taking a closer look. Why is this dog behaving this way and what can we do about it? I want you to think about that one first. [00:11:57] That's the first one. And on the humane hierarchy, [00:12:00] it is least intrusive minimally aversive, it's a very dog friendly way to approach a behavior problem. Why is he being like this? And to step back from, from some of our stories, you know, well, he's just bossy. , that's a weird story that I think we've all told ourselves at some. [00:12:17] Very rarely do I find a dog who's bossy. So I want you to think about the, the physical health of the dog, the physical needs of the dog, other things that could be happening. And this dog's breed and this dog's age, , is this a dog who's always been good for grooming, but now he's nine and today's the day he doesn't wanna stand up. [00:12:36] Maybe this is the first time that he's starting to have some trouble with his hip. These are things that we need to think about, and that's part of science-based dog training. To look at the big picture. Let's get away from just responding with punishments or reinforcements. We can't just throw a cookie at everything either anymore than we can just leash correct and say no. [00:12:58] It's more about a step back, take a beat and think about why the dog might be doing this, because then we can solve the problem or work on the problem. Not every problem can be solved. If a dog is really sore. Sometimes that's just gonna be the way it is. But for us to step back and think about why is this dog behaving this way and let go of some of our emotions about it, let go of some of our ideas. [00:13:25] If you are enjoying this show, please remember to tell everybody, you know, subscribe or follow, and I wanna remind you that it is available as a podcast and it is also available on YouTube. [00:13:37] You can watch them as videos and you can watch or listen at creating great grooming dogs.com. [00:13:44] So as we talk about science-based dog training and separating yourself from some of the knee jerk reactions that we have, , one of the things I wanna point out also is that there's a process and not everyone agrees with that process. Okay? [00:14:00] But I'm gonna present the process that I use. All right, so full disclosure, I'm a positive reinforcement trainer and I'm gonna follow least intrusive minimally aversive, and I'm gonna follow the humane hierarchy because that's what I am firmly believing in. [00:14:16] But, those are still hotly debated, even amongst trainers who use those because these steps can be kind of gray areas. But I wanna dress here. When we are talking about dog grooming, I do dog training. I do lots of dog training, but the grooming process is a different angle of dog training. [00:14:36] If I were working on dogs, , barking at the front window, I might use a wider variety of tools than I do on the grooming table. Dogs, , during grooming have difficulty with grooming because they find it unpleasant, uncomfortable, and or scary. And I'm gonna drill that into your head. Dogs have trouble with dog grooming because they find it unpleasant, uncomfortable, and or scary. [00:15:03] So what does that mean for us? It means that if we want a dog to be better for groom. We are not likely to get good results if we incorporate more unpleasant, uncomfortable, and scary to try to fix a dog who is finding it unpleasant, uncomfortable, and scary. , that, that, that kind of makes us all feel icky the first time we hear it, doesn't it like, oh, oh, wait a minute. [00:15:31] Am I adding more unpleasantness? No. Unpleasant. As an example of unpleasant. Even the dog who's super, super. Is finding it unpleasant that they can't just go off and play. That's why they're wiggly. That's why they're a jumbled up, wiggly, goofball mess, and they're, we're having trouble holding them still and trying, having trouble getting the grooming done safely because they're super, super silly. [00:15:53] That dog is finding it unpleasant because they can't just go off and play. That's a dog with a problem being [00:16:00] impulsive and silly and active and maybe overwhelmed with the distraction level. But it's still unpleasant and a lot of dogs find grooming uncomfortable, and then a lot of dogs find it scary, and it could be a combination of all of three of those things. [00:16:17] Now let's talk for a moment about punishment and reinforcement. So punishments are things that decrease or end behavior, decrease or end. A punishment isn't necessarily a bad thing. We get, we get a feeling of icky, right? We're like, Ooh, but a punishment works because the dog thinks it's unpleasant, uncomfortable, or scary, and does not want to have that thing happen again. [00:16:47] They choose to like, Ooh, don't want that to happen again. I don't want that outcome again, so maybe I won't do that thing. Okay. They're unpleasant, uncomfortable, and or scary. That does not mean they're mean. All right. And I really wanna make that clear in the grooming setting. I'm calling this this line here because, We can't teach dogs to calm, comfortable, and cooperative on the grooming table and start thinking the grooming table is safe. [00:17:16] If we keep incorporating more and more unpleasant, uncomfortable, and or scary on top of a situation that's unpleasant, uncomfortable, and or scary, do you see how it starts to build up? And it just doesn't make sense in this particular realm? Okay, not a judgment call about those of you who are using punishment, you know, like your dog. [00:17:38] Does something at home. You know what? We can talk about that another time. But this is all about grooming. This is about the grooming process. Cooperative care. Can I touch your foot? Even if you're injured, cooperative care, I need this dog to trust that they're safe with me. Okay, so reinforcement is when we have a behavior that [00:18:00] we want to maintain or increase. [00:18:03] Maintain, or increase is reinforcement. These terms get used all the time in weird ways. Okay, so this is, this is science-based dog training. Reinforcement is when the behavior maintains or increases, not necessarily that you did something really nice. Okay? Some of the things that we do as groomers, some of the things that we do when we're trying to get a dog to knock it off, and we're holding that foot more and we're telling him no, and that dog is wiggling more and wiggling more. [00:18:33] Actually, what did it do? Maintained or increased the very behavior we wanted to stop right step back from our emotions and let's look at the result. And when we're doing reinforcement or punishment, we need to think about what is my theory about what's going on and what's my best guest about how this dog is going to respond to what I do next? [00:19:01] Okay, now you might have heard a positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement. Positive punishment. Negative punishment. So let's dig into that. Positive and negative. Okay. Again, this is a spot where we step back from our emotions. It does not mean lovey dovey or mean. Positive means something added. [00:19:23] Negative means something subtracted. So if I'm using positive reinforcement, it means I saw a behavior. That I want to maintain or increase and I'm going to add something. So when we add something to maintain or increase the behavior, it's probably something pleasant, maybe tasty, something the dog will like. [00:19:44] That would be positive reinforcement based training, if and only if actually maintains or increases the behavior. That's the part that I think a lot of us have trouble. Lot of trainers have trouble with that too when we're [00:20:00] first wrapping our heads around this whole idea. So let me give you an example. [00:20:05] If I see you do something, like, let's say right now you're listening to this podcast and maybe I saw you just write down a couple of notes and I'm thinking, wow, that's great. I want them to do that some more. If I hand you a piece of licorice, did I just, I did positive cause I handed you something. Was that positive reinforcement because you like licorice and will work for licorice? [00:20:30] Or did I just hand you something that you thought was yucky? Like, Ew, why would she hand me licorice? Are you likely to do the thing again or not? Could I have accidentally used positive punishment? Here's some licorice. I'm not gonna do that again. She's handed me this gunk. Ooh. Um. Licorice is often my example because I think it's a love-hate thing. [00:20:54] People either love licorice or hate licorice, and there's not much in between. So think about our best idea of what a dog likes and dislikes, why a dog does the things they do, and that's where science-based training comes in. . There are lots of other versions of science-based dog training. There's a lot more to it, right? [00:21:15] Not everything is, punishments and reinforcements. That's just opera conditioning. That's not even getting into classical conditioning. So there are a lot of things that I think many, many trainers can agree on, and one of those things is, why is the dog doing it? Let's take a look at why. Let's see if we can teach 'em to do something. [00:21:35] Even if they use methods that are very different than mine. The fact is, , if we all look at the same dog doing the same behavior, we will all come up with slightly different variations of what we think we should do. And some of them will work well, some of them might not, but it doesn't mean that anybody is right or wrong. [00:21:56] We'll just have to see what happens. . But I think. [00:22:00] Trying to get away from the emotion and really take a look and see why a dog is doing so. Why, , applied behavior analysis. The functional behavior assessment is all about finding those chains. What happens before the behavior, what the behavior is and what happens after. [00:22:17] Okay. That's a functional behavior assessment. I know now I'm getting a little bit techy, little bit too techy. Chrissy, back it off. But those are two. Find out why a dog is behaving that way. So if we look at something like least intrusive, minimally avers, The humane hierarchy and our first thought and the humane hierarchy is not ad treats. [00:22:39] It's not Give them a stern. No. The first thought following the humane hierarchy is, is there something going on with this dog and in grooming? I think that's the first thing we should talk about. Is there a physical reason? Dog grooming is different than the dog who's barking at the window or the dog who pulls on. [00:23:00] Dog grooming is we are up there up against their body, touching them all over doing things that maybe they have a history of being frightened of. It's really important in dog grooming for us to first think, is there a physical problem? If you wanna know more about how to work with me, you can find out more at creating great grooming dogs.com. [00:23:23] I do work for the whole Pet Grooming Academy. That's whole pet nh.com, where I teach the Master Groomer Behavior Specialist Diploma Program. You can also, if you're interested in that program, master groomer, behavior specialist.com.

Bad Blood Between Dogs with Katie Sipple of Wise Mind Canine Part 2

Poop Bags, and other necessities

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 56:20

In Part 2 Katie tells us more about her free resources for breeders and new puppy owners to help dogs hit it off (in a good way) and dog fight triage when you don't. We also discuss the importance of patience and management when helping your puppy and your resident dog form a strong bond and how to flex the control you have over your dog's relationships to everyone's benefit. If you have more than one dog are a professional who works with multi dog owners, or plan to in the future, these two episodes are for you! About Katie Sipple IAABC-ADT Katie Sipple is an Accredited Dog Trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a graduate of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and holds a B.Sc. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She owns Wise Mind Canine, where her focus is helping multi dog households live harmoniously. Most of her clients are dealing with complex aggression cases involving 2 or more dogs in their home. If she could make one wish, it would be to teach more people how to properly introduce dogs and manage multi dog households BEFORE aggression strikes. Until then, she deeply enjoys untangling difficult behavioral puzzles with multiple dogs so that her clients and their dogs can thrive again. Katie lives with her 2 German Shepherds (Phoenix and Fisher) and her Border Collie/Chinese Shar Pei mix (Zeke) in the west suburbs of Chicago. Together they enjoy training, getting out in nature, and many a lazy weekend spent in each other's company. When she's not training dogs Katie is a passionate advocate for disability and mental health awareness, as she lives her life with disabling PTSD, Multiple Sclerosis, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and more. Wise Mind Canine allows her to do what she loves alongside disabling medical challenges and she hopes that openness will encourage others to realize their own potential and follow their dreams. MDH 101 Affiliate Program For Breeders Shelters and Rescues: https://wisemindcanine.com/mdh101affiliateprogram/ MDH 101 Course: https://wisemindcanine.com/about-mdh101-dog-dog-introductions-and-relationship-building-course/ MDH 100: Managing Dogs at Odds ($30 Course for Multi Dog Households in Crisis) https://wisemindcanine.com/managing-dogs-at-odds/ The Dog Fight Rehab Program: Private Training Multi Dog Households Experiencing Aggression: https://wisemindcanine.com/dog-fight-rehab/ Wise Mind Canine Website and Social Media: www.wisemindcanine.com www.facebook.com/WiseMindCanine https://www.instagram.com/wisemindcanine/ Free Resources: Dog and Puppy Introduction Survival Guide: https://wisemindcanine.com/blog/the-dog-and-puppy-introduction-survival-guide/ 10 Dog Introduction Mistakes: https://wisemindcanine.com/blog/10-big-dog-introduction-mistakes/ Dog Fight Behavior Triage Blog Series: https://wisemindcanine.com/blog/dog-fight-behavior-triage-blog-series/ Preparing Your Current Dog For a Puppy Graphic Series: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.238587838516818&type=3 Barriers in Dog-Dog Introductions Graphic Series: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.244088444633424&type=3

Bad Blood Between Dogs with Katie Sipple of Wise Mind Canine

Poop Bags, and other necessities

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 59:59

This episode we are talking with the Dog Relationships expert from Wise Mind Canine, Katie Sipple about just how much influence we actually have over the relationships between our dogs, how we can exert that influence, prevent problems, build resilient relationships, and enjoy less stress in our multi dog households. We are focusing in part 1 on early puppyhood, breeders, and preparing new owners for adding that puppy to a household with dogs. Katie Sipple is an Accredited Dog Trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a graduate of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and holds a B.Sc. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She owns Wise Mind Canine, where her focus is helping multi dog households live harmoniously. Most of her clients are dealing with complex aggression cases involving 2 or more dogs in their home. If she could make one wish, it would be to teach more people how to properly introduce dogs and manage multi dog households BEFORE aggression strikes. Until then, she deeply enjoys untangling difficult behavioral puzzles with multiple dogs so that her clients and their dogs can thrive again. Katie lives with her 2 German Shepherds (Phoenix and Fisher) and her Border Collie/Chinese Shar Pei mix (Zeke) in the west suburbs of Chicago. Together they enjoy training, getting out in nature, and many a lazy weekend spent in each other's company. When she's not training dogs Katie is a passionate advocate for disability and mental health awareness, as she lives her life with disabling PTSD, Multiple Sclerosis, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and more. Wise Mind Canine allows her to do what she loves alongside disabling medical challenges and she hopes that openness will encourage others to realize their own potential and follow their dreams. MDH 101 Affiliate Program For Breeders Shelters and Rescues: https://wisemindcanine.com/mdh101affiliateprogram/ MDH 101 Course: https://wisemindcanine.com/about-mdh101-dog-dog-introductions-and-relationship-building-course/ MDH 100: Managing Dogs at Odds ($30 Course for Multi Dog Households in Crisis) https://wisemindcanine.com/managing-dogs-at-odds/ The Dog Fight Rehab Program: Private Training Multi Dog Households Experiencing Aggression: https://wisemindcanine.com/dog-fight-rehab/ Wise Mind Canine Website and Social Media: www.wisemindcanine.com www.facebook.com/WiseMindCanine https://www.instagram.com/wisemindcanine/ Free Resources: Dog and Puppy Introduction Survival Guide: https://wisemindcanine.com/blog/the-dog-and-puppy-introduction-survival-guide/ 10 Dog Introduction Mistakes: https://wisemindcanine.com/blog/10-big-dog-introduction-mistakes/ Dog Fight Behavior Triage Blog Series: https://wisemindcanine.com/blog/dog-fight-behavior-triage-blog-series/ Preparing Your Current Dog For a Puppy Graphic Series: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.238587838516818&type=3 Barriers in Dog-Dog Introductions Graphic Series: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.244088444633424&type=3

The Dogs' Perspective on Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

Talking with the dogs!™

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 55:14

Intuitive Animal Communicator Liz Murdoch chats with Positive Reinforcement and Certified Dog Trainer Shannon Riley, author of The Evolution of Dog Training, about the importance of meeting dogs and people where they are and with what they need when it comes to dog training. Liz and Shannon share the philosophy that understanding your dog helps people develop better connection with their pets and achieve the goal of living a stronger human-animal bond. Shannon is a member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and spent many years as the head dog trainer for Paws for Healing, a pet assisted therapy association. For more information on Shannon's force free work, her podcast The Backyard Pet Podcast, and her training classes, visit www.trulyforcefree.com and purchase 4 pet related webinars to get 25% off. For more on Interspecies Communication and working with Liz Murdoch to find out what your dog, cat, horse, or bird is trying to tell you, visit www.talkingwiththedogs.com or follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/talkingwiththedogs.

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323: Increase Commitment and Compensation from Clients with Kathryn Burge

Pet Sitter Confessional

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 56:12

How do we secure both commitment and appropriate compensation from our clients? Kathryn Burge, owner of Lake Oswego Petsitting, joins the show today to share her onboarding process and what it takes to get a commitment from clients. Kathryn breaks down how to take a hard look at your business and ask, “What's changed?” to make sure we are getting the most out of our business. She has learned the power of setting boundaries, and why charging for your time helps set yourself up for success. Main topics: What does ‘concierge' mean Finding balance Valuing your time Shifting services Handling price increases Main takeaway: Your processes and procedures will either increase, or decrease, the commitment your clients have with you. About our guest: Kathryn has been a Lake Oswego resident for over twenty years. Kathryn spent over fifteen years in the advertising and telecom corporate world. As a long time pet parent, she has an incredible way with the animals she's around. Kathryn is a proud mother of five, 3 humans, and 2 pets. She has a beautiful dog, River, and a rescued cat, Bowie. Her love of photography began at a young age and is cultivated through her petsitting business. Since the beginning of her business in 2013, she has grown a large and diverse clientele. Kathryn offers a variety of services including boarding, portrait pet photography, and dog training. Kathryn is an active member of Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce, Pet Sitters International, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and International Association of Canine Professionals. Links: Give her a call: 503-309-4000 https://www.ccpdt.org/certification/dog-trainer-certification/ https://apdt.com https://www.canineprofessionals.com. Email: info@lopetsitting.com https://lopetsitting.com https://www.instagram.com/lopetsitting/ https://www.instagram.com/kathryn_burge/ Buy PSC Merch Give us a call! (636) 364-8260 Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com Full show notes and transcript Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months Pet Perennials Visit: petperennials.com/pages/gps Code: 'PSC' when registering for a $2 off coupon on any purchases in the 1st 90 days

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FLL-Ep_13

Arden Moore's Four Legged Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 42:55

Geralynn Cada is a force in the pet industry. She is an entrepreneur, dog trainer, product developer, brand optimist and most importantly, an unshakable optimist. And, yes, she did train the personal dogs belonging to the late great Siegfried and Roy team from Las Vegas. Learn more at www.geralynncada.com. Pam Johnson Bennett is a certified cat behavior consultant, best-selling author of eight books on feline behavior, including Think Like a Cat. She also starred in the Animal Planet UK series, Psycho Kitty, and founded the Cat Division of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Learn more at www.catbehaviorassociates.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Clicker training cats and MORE with Cheryl Kolus

Lead a Horse to Water

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 52:57

In this episode I was joined by the wonderful Cheryl Kolus. From Colorado, USA, Cheryl is a veterinarian who specialised in behaviour, working with shelter animals (primarily cats) and with pet owners to help them better understand their dogs and cats and manage or resolve unwanted behaviors in their pets. She and her colleagues even published research on cat clicker training. Although no longer in clinical practice, Cheryl remains passionate about animal behaviour and welfare and is always looking for learning opportunities in those fields. She is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, served on the board of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, and is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and the International Society for Equitation Science. Cheryl has been riding horses since she was about 12 years old, mostly doing once-a-week lessons with periods of a few years here and there where she was lucky enough to ride more often and compete on others' horses. Although most of her clicker training experience has been with cats and dogs, including teaching puppy and cat training classes, she actually first learned of clicker training through reading Alexandra Kurland's book on clicker training horses about 20 years ago and has presented locally on equine clicker training. Last year, Cheryl finally purchased her first horse, an off-track thoroughbred mare, Cheerio, and she is enjoying clicker training Cheerio and her baby, who is now a yearling. Here is the clicker training research article that Cheryl was part of https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/7/10/73/htm Here is a link to Cheryl's YouTube channel, it has some cat training tutorials (and she's hoping to eventually add some cooperative care videos with her mare, Cheerio): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtY2iVhf64P7MeWfC2S8ZvA/videos And CLICK's YouTube channel - most of these videos show shelter cats clicker training but mainly they are to promote the adoption of the cat, so sometimes they just show the cat's personalities through petting and playing. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4lMSdccsod13dnSaQXVsBg/videos

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Caitlin Kuczko (KPA-CTP, CCUI, CTDI) Promotes Better Puppy Socialization for Shelters and Adopters

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Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 56:40

In this episode, Caitlin Kuczko shares creative strategies for safer and more positive shelter puppy socialization. We discuss:Common mistakes that are made during puppy socializationWhat ideal puppy socialization looks likeSafer socialization practices in the real worldSupporting puppies who are stressed or startledSupporting caretakers who are feeling the "puppy blues"Caitlin's bio:Caitlin Kuczko, KPA-CTP, CCUI, CTDICaitlin lives on a ranch in Colorado with her three dogs and a bunny. She is currently training two of her dogs to find bats on wind farms for conservation work; checkout k9 Conservationists for more information. Caitlin has over thirteen years of experience training and working with shelter animals, working k9s, and companion pets.She is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, Certified Control Unleashed Instructor, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Certified AKC CGC and Trick Evaluator, and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is a professional Responder for the ASPCA's Behavioral Sciences Team formerly the Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team where she works with dogs from dog fighting busts, puppy mills, and hoarding cases. Caitlin is the owner and operator of the PAWSability Center LLC. Due to an accident in 2020, she must limit her training availability, but this gave her more time for other avenues. Caitlin has been the Manager of the Leadville Lake County Animal Shelter for almost two years now. Caitlin is one of the admins of the Pandemic Puppy Raising Support group, a free Facebook group run by professional dog trainers with over fifteen thousand members.Caitlin hopes to create a non-profit where she can focus on quality rescue work. The rescue focus would be on dams and their puppies or pregnant females in need. Puppies would be raised with Puppy Socialization Protocols at the facility or in foster homes. She hopes to use the facility as an education center for the public and others in the animal welfare industry.Links:Caitlin's Business Platformshttps://www.PAWSabilityCenter.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PAWSabilityCenterCaitlin's Koolie Breeding Programwww.facebook.com/groups/kismetmountainkoolies The Animal Shelter Caitlin Manageshttps://www.facebook.com/LeadvilleLakeCountyAnimalShelterPandemic Puppy Raising Support Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/802064763617784Shelter Resources:Puppy Culturehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/383694245140783https://www.facebook.com/puppyculturehttps://shoppuppyculture.com/Clickety Splithttps://www.facebook.com/clicketysplitdog/https://clicketysplitdogtraining.com/MidWooferyhttps://learn.midwoofery.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/474918259789903Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

Allie Bender (CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA) and Emily Strong (CDBC, SBA) Talk About Enrichment as Behavior Modification

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 63:02

In this episode, Allie Bender and Emily Strong join me to dive into:Meeting a dog's needs through enrichmentHow to use enrichment in behavior modificationWhy enrichment can help simplify a behavior training planMeeting the client's needs and giving them motivation to participateThe value of scent work for dogsBuilding resilience through enrichmentSimple enrichment ideas for sheltersThis episode was recorded January 19th, 2022Allie's and Emily's bios:Allie Bender, CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA & Emily Strong CDBC, SBA are the co-owners of Pet Harmony Animal Behavior & Training and the co-authors of Canine Enrichment for the Real World. Through Pet Harmony, Allie and Emily oversee a team of behavior consultants, work with their own private clients, and work with current and aspiring behavior professionals through the Enrichment Framework for Behavior Modification Master Class, Pet Harmony Pro Campus, and the Pet Harmony Mentorship Program. Allie and Emily are national speakers, published authors, animal welfare advocates, and have made radio, podcast, commercial, and TV appearances. Allie has been working in animal welfare since 2006 and started professionally training in 2012. Emily has been working in animal welfare since 1990 and became a behavior consultant in 2008. Allie has a BS in Animal Science from Iowa State University and is certified through the Council for Certification of Professionals Dog Trainers. Both Allie & Emily are certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.Links:petharmonytraining.competharmonytraining.com/enrichmentframeworkinstagram.com/petharmonytraininginstagram.com/petharmonyprofacebook.com/petharmonytrainingCanine Enrichment for the Real World: Making It a Part of Your Dog's Daily Life (Dogwise Publishing)Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

When Dog Adoptions Don't Work Out | Dog Edition #49

Dog Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 33:44

Imagine adopting a squishy-faced little puppy, falling in love and having a magical six-weeks together … and then realizing it's not going to work out and having to give her back to the animal rescue. Like, right away. Tomorrow. Can you? Stephanie Nelson had to do it. She adopted tiny little Juniper, a darling little girl with a white diamond on the back of her neck … and found out that her needs were just too much for their family to meet. On today's show, Nelson joins us to tell her heartbreaking story. It's the kind of story most dog lovers are afraid to tell. We worry that we will be judged harshly, thought hard-hearted. But the opposite is true. Dog lovers who return their dogs ASAP to be rehomed with families that are a better fit are doing the right thing. Lisa Giesick, a positive dog trainer and Stephanie's consultant, explains why she did the exact right thing. This is a very special story that will strike a story for anyone who's ever loved any dog, anywhere. If you've ever worried about failing a dog adoption, it will offer you hope and solace. About Stephanie Nelson Stephanie Nelson is an educator who lives in Maui, Hawaii with her husband, twin stepsons, and her dog, Petey. About Lisa Giesick Lisa Giesick is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer who lives on Maui. A leading resource for positive training on the island, she believes that training should be fun for everyone (including your dog) and that it is about building a relationship between guardian and pet. Lisa Giesick started and is lead trainer for Ohana Pet Training after having worked with animals since 1983 and in the animal welfare field for 16 years. She is a certified dog trainer with the CCPDT (CPDT-KA) and a member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), and PPG (Pet Professional Guild). Lisa is a certified evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program. https://ohanapet.com/ LinkedIn (99+) Lisa Giesick | LinkedIn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ohana-Pet-Training-188528246794 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohanapet/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dog Breeds

The Family Pupz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 56:43

Today's Topic: The process of getting and raising a new dog seems pretty straightforward, right? You look for and choose the dog with that "special something", you take him/her home, and if your dog has any behavioral issues, you'll look for resources to help your dog adjust their behavior to live safely and happily in your world, right? But what if I told you that too often we're choosing our dogs in a way that's akin to choosing our partners purely based on the fact that they have a nice smile. The fact is, the type of breed your dog is has a SIGNIFICANT effect not only on his/her innate instincts, behaviors and tendencies, but perhaps more importantly, on whether he/she will be compatible (or incompatible) with your personality and lifestyle. That's why we've invited applied ethologist, dog trainer, the owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center, and the author of the book, Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior, Kim Brophy, to the pod, to discuss the optimal dog breeds for various different human personalities and lifestyles, why she believes that "dog training" is a misnomer, how her understanding of human-dog compatibility affected how she views human relationships, and much much more.Guest Bio: Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FDM, is an applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center in Asheville, NC. Kim's commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognized internationally, awarded the APDT Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC seven years in a row. She is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and a certified member and past board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Kim Brophey's Dog L.E.G.S.® model of comprehensive canine science has been endorsed by prominent canine scientists such as Raymond Coppinger and embraced by reputable dog trainers worldwide. From her applied ethology content in Michael Shikashio's Aggression in Dogs Master Course to her highly anticipated, market-disrupting Applied Ethology & Family Dog Mediation® Course, Kim's work is a celebrated contribution to the field. Her groundbreaking book, Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior, TED talk, and Beyond The Operant (BTO) collaborative have made profound waves and become favorites among both dog professionals and the public. Kim continues to build bridges and invite others to contribute to a new conversation about dogs- one that challenges us to redefine how we perceive, talk about, and treat our canine companions as a society.Connect With Kim Brophy:WebsiteFacebookInstagramMeet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior (Audiobook)Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course ($400 off with code: EVOLVE)

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Understanding Arousal Will Change Your Dog's Life: Elisheba Fay

POD to the Rescue

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 65:27 Very Popular

Does your dog have BIG feelings? Are they easily excitable, or have a hard time calming down? If so - this episode is a MUST listen. Behavior Consultant Elisheba Fay has a wealth of information to share about arousal in dogs - what it is, what triggers it, and how to de-activate arousal. Seriously - this episode is practical, fascinating, and we are sure you will understand your dog better after listening. Elisheba Fay is a Certified Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She has worked with dogs for more than 20 years. Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sdr7/support

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Michael Shikashio CDBC

Barking From The Wooftops

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 88:20

The first guest on Barking From The Wooftops is none other than world-renowned dog aggression expert Michael Shikashio CDBC. Michael has a list of accolades, achievements, and accreditations: - internationally sought after keynote speaker and presenter - fully certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and is one of fewer than 300 CDBCs worldwide - founder of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and currently teaches trainers and behaviour consultants in more than 25 countries - ex-president of International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) - full member of Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) - featured guest for numerous media outlets including the New York Times, New York Post, SiriusXM Radio, Real Simple Magazine, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, WTNH Channel 8, Steve Dale's Pet World, and Women's Health. - he is referred to by countless veterinary professionals, rescue and shelter organizations, and behaviour professionals from all over the world for working with aggression cases. Below are links to Micheal's websites: - https://aggressivedog.com/ (Aggressive Dog) - https://www.completecanines.com/ (Complete Canines) Michael also has a Master Course for Trainers and Behavior Consultants - https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Faggressivedog.thinkific.com%2Fcourses%2Faggression-in-dogs%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3n8hAv-YhClZ9Y3PtBI4r2HGmBgep3r2n1UWN6LiOqX-mnKt3PcJDvieA&h=AT2uWm8nTQY7giQe3GNGdTBMGuNUFEE_nQbyK4e8NJxSZuF1uKSVCU4N0pmVCIy2M9YV1ALJOUJFcusBzXIuTKPfUHjAq4VLC0FLfBWzOKUV3TeJ8QKMNaLoQ5sFtAPjomCL&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1cs00wJB_EvMogn7-G-t07HU5FFckU_k5UCzpff4QKqxJQ7lnoMSIeqC7HwfXnn1iKrHtL_0zgHLquWOERys6WmKAkxqdWWvARWDY4R9IYxlyt-MIMNA1u3q7WyeDNiN2fFJK0FRDzR49jXd7ShDzs7eVpN1UKzmabRSLWHKIaIg (Aggression in Dogs) We would love to hear from you in terms of what specific areas you would like us to discuss in the future. Use the contact form https://quitethethingmedia.com/barking-from-the-wooftops/ (here) to get in contact, or find the show on https://www.facebook.com/BFTWpodcast (Facebook) and https://twitter.com/Barkingwooftops (Twitter). You can find video content from Barking From The Wooftops on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf7g3O0uXrM88uiH9Iy6NsA?fbclid=IwAR0M0xOHPkYgby1iBQCBnZVRph-nyB4TZxdft84i3WGm8_dsZs6VvOXqmec (Youtube) too. Barking From The Wooftops is hosted by Jim Gillies (A.Dip CBM) and is a member of https://quitethethingmedia.com/barking-from-the-wooftops/ (Quite The Thing Media) - a Scottish podcast network creating podcasts that speak to you. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Troubleshooting Your Dog with a New Baby

Pregnancy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 61:41

There are many things you can do to prepare your dog for life with a new baby. From introducing new gadgets like breast pumps to making sure your dog is taken care of while giving birth at a hospital or birth center, many families experience issues acclimating their dog to a new baby. To troubleshoot these topics and more, I talk to John and Jaime Caponetta. They are experts in dog behavior and have many years of experience training dogs from all backgrounds for many different families. Their focus on positive training techniques will help you modify your dog's behavior, not just suppress it. Read this article to learn how to prepare your dog for your baby and troubleshoot issues that can come up with your growing family and your dog. Thank you to John and Jaime Caponetta of Pawsome University for sharing their expertise for this episode. Jaime has her certification as a K9 trainer from the Animal Behavior College in California and earned the title of Associate Certified K9 Behavior Consultant by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. John Caponetta has seven years of experience working in animal welfare and is a former humane law enforcement officer involved in animal cruelty investigations. He is planning to become a certified instructor in pet first aid & CPR. Both John and Jamie are on boards or support multiple non-profit organizations that provide dog training to families facing financial hardship or support fostering dogs and keeping them out of shelters or euthanized due to a lack of services. Together these two run Pawsome University, which offers one on one in-home professional dog training using only positive and fear-free training methods. Plus, they have a podcast called Pawsome University. John and Jamie are experts in dog behavior and they have worked with a lot of new parents. They are the perfect resource to troubleshoot some issues that can happen as you are preparing your dog for a new baby and once you bring your baby home to make sure everything goes smoothly. You can read the full article and resources that accompany this episode by clicking here. For more information on John and Jamie, visit the Pawsome University website. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website.

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An Interview with Unity Training & Behaviour

DogLogical: Making Sense of Your Dog's Behavior

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 65:35

Bob from Unity Training & Behaviour joins me to talk about how to find your next dog training professional and the pitfalls that come along with that process. Bob Siemens is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and an Accredited Dog Trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. He is the Vice President of the Alberta Force Free Alliance. He offers professional dog training and behaviour modification services in Airdrie, Calgary, and surrounding areas in Alberta. He is committed to providing the most up-to-date, humane, and ethical animal training possible. As part of Unity Training and Behaviour services, he strives to provide services that are based on kindness, compassion, and understanding. He endeavours to establish a symbiotic relationship between the dogs and their owners while being transparent with training methods. You can find Bob on Instagram and Facebook by searching for Unity Training & Behaviour. To find out more about or work with Renee you can go to rplusdogs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message

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Ana Melara, CPDT-KA -- Grace Dog Training and Behavior on "Why Do Pets Matter?" hosted by Debra Hamilton #178

Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 42:03

We're in for a real treat today! Ana Melara from Grace Dog Training and Behavior joins us today with some amazing nuggets that will help us take a step back, evaluate where we and our dogs are at in training, how to get the most out of the training and how we can create an even better relationship with our dogs. About Ana Melara, CPDT-KA: Ana Melara has been working with dogs and their families for over two decades, originally in N.Y.C. and since 2001 here in Colorado. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and member of the (APDT) Association of Professional Dog Trainers and a member of (IAABC) International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is TAGteach Advanced Certified. (This means that she’s also very good at teaching people.) She keeps herself current by attending and hosting various workshops, seminars and conferences. Her training techniques are founded on praise-based, dog-friendly and people-friendly methods, and a fundamental belief that, as dog guardians, we are responsible for their well-being and training. Whether she is teaching basic manners, puppy house-training or addressing a dog’s aggression issues, Ana emphasizes to all of her human clients the profound importance that their gentle guidance and loving leadership plays in their dog’s training. Ana lives in Lakewood with her daughter and her three amazing dogs. Chaka, her 6 year old, brilliant, silly, crazy-pants trick dog; Tatonka, her sweet 12-ish year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has gone from nervous, bitey and growly to happily and waggly; and her youngest infant son, Baldr, a sweet, baby Malinois/GSD X who has appointed himself as the family therapist while dragging around his queen-sized woobie. Ana can be reached by emailing Ana@GraceDog.com, or calling 303-238-DOGS(3647). Connect with Ana: https://gracedog.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GraceDogTraining/ https://twitter.com/TWGDogTraining https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYY9XJ7y5uTj4LHclYC3Zg https://www.instagram.com/gracedogco/

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In Defense of Muzzles with Natahnee Miller

Doggy Dojo

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 48:56

Natahnee Miller is an Associate Certified member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a Certified Dog Bite Safety Educator and President of Harrisburg's Great Dog Program, Inc. – a 501(c)3 non-profit formed to provide education and training to help keep dogs in their homes and out of shelters and rescues. She is the former Director of Behavioral Care at the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area and a former Pennsylvania State Dog Law Enforcement Officer. Natahnee has fourteen years of experience evaluating and rehabilitating shelter and rescue dogs. She holds a BA in Animal Behavior from Franklin and Marshall College and an MS in Biology from Shippensburg University. If you want to learn more about Natahnee or Harrisburg's Great Dog Program, or if you want to donate, check out their website https://hbggreatdog.weebly.com/ Muzzles have a real stigma, that only vicious dogs wear them and they carry a lot of shame for dogs and owners in the general public's eye. I'd like to change that!! Muzzles, when approached correctly, can be a part of positive training and a literal lifesaver for some reactive dogs! Natahnee and I talk about what dogs benefit from wearing muzzles, what situations to use them in, how to choose and fit a muzzle, and MOST IMPORTANTLY how to properly introduce your dog to it. I hope you come away from this episode with a greater understanding of the role muzzles can play in a positive training regime. Natahnee turned me onto these great resources! The Muzzle Up Project This Facebook Group is really awesome at helping Pet Parents choose the right and right sized muzzle!! Read the group rules and thank the admins!! Muzzle Training and Tips Facebook Group She also mentioned a video by Micheal Shikashio and I found this one on his YouTube, demonstrating Muzzle Acclimation So many people working tirelessly to help dogs that, without a muzzle and the training that will be safely possible with one, might be headed to the pound, or euthanasia. If you want to work with me, I offer video sessions to clients all over the world. You can find me at www.doggydojopodcast.com/digital-resources The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review to help others find the show, and I'll see you next week for a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Preventing Puppy Aggression with Michael Shikashio

Puppy Talk

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 43:28

Michael is a an internationally sought after keynote speaker and presenter on the topic of aggression at numerous events, conferences, and universities worldwide. He has mentored and presented to thousands of animal professionals in twelve different countries and has been a guest at every major dog training conference in the U.S. and Mexico including the APDT, IAABC, FDSA, Clicker Expo, Victoria Stilwell's DBC, PPG, CICA, Owners of Dog Daycares, and The Aggression in Dogs Conferences.Michael is fully Certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and is one of fewer than 300 CDBCs worldwide. He is the founder of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course at aggressivedog.com and currently teaches trainers and behavior consultants in more than 25 countries how to work with aggression cases.Michael also has a great podcast called The Bitey end of the Dog. Interview Questions:Define dog aggression?What are the different types of dog aggression?How do dogs become aggressive?How important is sleep for young puppies?What about fear, anxiety, and stress?What about the owners stress and anxiety?What are dog behavior consultants and dog trainers seeing more of since COVID-19?Have you seen more young puppies with dog aggression?What are the first signs that new puppy owners should look for with their dog being aggressive?How can we help prevent or minimize the possibility of our puppies developing dog aggression. Do male dogs that get neutered become more aggressive?Visit Michaels website at https://aggressivedog.com/ Be sure to visit our website https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/Our sponsor is Top Gun Dog Training at https://topgundogtraining.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/puppytalk)

19 | Separation anxiety w/ Malena Demartini

The Biohack Your Pets Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 68:57

Today on the Biohack your Pet Podcast we have Malena DeMartini! Malena DeMartini-Price is renowned in the dog training world for her expertise in dog separation anxiety issues. She is the author of the book Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs and has contributed articles on separation anxiety to multiple publications such as the Association of Professional Dog Trainers' (APDT) Chronicle of the Dog, Pet Professional Guild's (PPG) Barks From the Guild, and various national magazines such as The Bark. She lectures on SA at professional dog training workshops and conferences around the world, including everything from large professional conferences to small venues. She also has been interviewed widely on this topic and multiple videos and podcasts have been produced. Malena is an honors graduate of the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, where she studied under Jean Donaldson, and is a member of the APDT, the Pet Professionals Guild, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. We hope you like this content and if you do, please follow us on Facebook or YouTube, check out the website, subscribe and leave a review!

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VAN 019- Tabitha Kucera CCBC, RVT, KPA-CTP

Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 36:41

Tired of wrestling with patients to get an IV catheter in? Really tired of trying to get a fearful cat into an aquarium to gas it down? Well, our next guest has some great tips to do better! Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, CCBC, and KPA-CTP. She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. https://www.chirrupsandchatter.com/ She enjoys helping people better understand and relate to their animal companions which leads to a stronger bond and a more gratifying relationship between animal and human. She loves educating others through writing, behavior consulting, and lecturing on all things cats and dogs, including feline and canine behavior, working with fearful animals, fear free handling, and more. She is a Fear Free certified speaker, a trainer-mentor for Cat Pawsitive Pro, serves as the co-chair of Pet Professional Guild’s Cat Committee, is the vice president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, President elect for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, and she serves on the board of The Together Initiative for Ohio’s Community Cats

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Navigating Pregnancy and a New Baby with Your Dog

Pregnancy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 58:28

There is a lot of evidence on the benefits of babies and kids growing up with a dog. There is no research on what the best methods are to prepare your dog for a new addition to the family and how to ensure everything goes smoothly once your baby arrives. To tackle these topics, I talk to John and Jaime Caponetta. They are experts in dog behavior and have many years of experience training dogs from all backgrounds for many different families. Listen to this episode to learn how to prepare your dog for your baby, introduce them, and navigate growing your family with your pet. Thank you to John and Jaime Caponetta of Pawsome University for sharing their expertise for this episode. Jaime has her certification as a K9 trainer from the Animal Behavior College in California and earned the title of Associate Certified K9 Behavior Consultant by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. John Caponetta is a former humane law enforcement officer and has seven years of experience working in animal welfare. He is planning to become a certified instructor in pet first aid & CPR. Both John and Jamie are on boards or support multiple non-profit organizations that provide dog training to families facing financial hardship or support fostering dogs and keeping them out of shelters or euthanized due to a lack of services. Together these two run Pawsome University, which offers one on one in-home professional dog training using only positive and fear-free training methods. Plus, they have a podcast called Pawsome University. John and Jamie welcomed a baby about seven months ago. They are experts in dog behavior. They are the perfect resource to help guide you through preparing your dog for your new baby and ensuring that everything goes smoothly after your baby arrives. You can read the full transcript and see all of the resources that accompany this episode by clicking here. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website.

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Trish McMillan MSc, CDBC, CCBC, CPDT-KA

The Bitey End of the Dog

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 54:01

This episode is the season finale for The Bitey End of the Dog, and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for listening, sharing the podcast, and for your wonderful feedback! It has been an incredible experience for me to chat with such amazing and enlightening guests. With that being said, stay tuned for Season 2 where I will be bringing on some more fascinating experts from around the world to talk about all things aggression. Season 2 will be launching early 2021.In this episode, I chat with my good friend and colleague, Trish McMillan about some very necessary, and sobering topics that need to be discussed in the dog training, rescue, and shelter world, and I hope this podcast can allow for some self-reflection within our industry. And this episode is sponsored by AggressiveDog.com, where you can find a variety of educational offerings with a focus on helping dogs with aggression, including the Aggression in Dogs Master Course, the most comprehensive course available anywhere in the world on helping dogs with aggression, and The Aggression in Dogs Conference, a three day virtual event happening from Oct. 2-4, 2020 with ten amazing speakers, all experts in their field. You can find out more about the conference by going to thelooseleashacademy.com. September 28th, 2020 is the last day to register for the conference.Trish McMillan MSc, CDBC, CCBC, CPDT-KAhttps://trishmcmillan.comTrish McMillan is a certified professional dog trainer (through CCPDT), certified dog behavior consultant and associate certified cat behavior consultant (through IAABC) who holds a Master's degree in Animal Behavior from the University of Exeter in England. She specializes in training and behavior modification work using positive reinforcement with dogs, cats, and horses. During her seven years with the ASPCA, Trish gained a wide variety of experience in the field of animal behavior. For three years she was the director of the animal behavior department at the ASPCA's New York City shelter, helping staff, volunteers, and adopters work with animals and make great matches. Trish has also helped assess and rehabilitate animals from cruelty, hoarding, and dogfighting cases, as well as pets rescued from natural disasters. In addition to writing for the ASPCA's Virtual Pet Behaviorist and other publications, she helped create and present several very popular webinars on dog and cat behavior and handling for the ASPCA Pro website. Trish also co-chairs the Shelter Behavior division of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and runs an online shelter behavior mentorship through IAABC twice a year.Show Notes Links:The Perils of Placing Marginal DogsASPCA Position Statement

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Ep 3: Kids and Dogs Living in Harmony with Kirsten Kinsella

Paws & Reward Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 50:10

Join Marissa Martino interview Kirsten Kinsella, a therapy dog trainer that works with children in NYC. Kirsten shares the tips and tricks that she uses to facilitate successful interactions between kids and dogs and the 5 things you can do today to build better bonds. **Please note: If you are a parent navigating the relationship between your kids and a dog that is displayed fear-related behaviors or even threat displays such as growling or snapping toward your children, this episode is not for you. Please visit the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (iaabc.org) website to search for a certified trainer near you in order to address this behavior concern safely.

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Ep12 Jessica Dolce on Compassion Fatigue, Self Care versus Institutional Care, and stories of healing.

WeBuzz by AnimalConcepts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 63:47

Jessica Dolce is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator via the Green Cross of Traumatology, receiving her training through The Figley Institute and Tend Academy. She brings seventeen years of experience working with and for companion animals to her online classes, workshops, and coaching.Jessica is an adjunct faculty member at The Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida and has worked with organizations such as the ASPCA, Maine Medical Center, Maine Department of Agriculture, Southern Maine Community College, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.Jessica shares her personal stories of connecting with dogs and how she came to work in her education and communication company with Jessica discusses the importance of focusing on healthy boundaries and letting go, and taking good care of oneself, and reaching out for support. Jessica zooms in on the individual aspects of care and self-care, as well as the need of being heard and seen, and being validated of the experiences and the risks of the job. Jessica also discusses the aspects of providing support and resources. Identifying and understanding on an institutional level, and to focus on risk and resilience assessments, and shifting to by identifying occupational hazards and mitigating these, to decrease risk, and increase resilience. Jessica and Sabrina discuss similarities and differences between different animal care facilities and the need for psychological safety in the workplace. Jessica is the founder of the Compassion in Balance Program which is a year-long, online resilience-building educational program created specifically for animal welfare organizations.Find out more about Jessica and her company HERE

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19 Cats and Counting Episode 7 Socialization of Cats and Kittens: The Key To Adoption Success!

19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 40:36

We're so excited to have as our guest today Samantha Bell, cat rescue advocate for Best Friends Animal Society and former Disney Princess! She is a tireless advocate for cats, and is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, aka The IAABC, (as is Rita). Wondering how you can help cats find homes during the pandemic? Tune in to find out, as Samantha, Rita, and Linda discuss! Samantha has been working with shelter cats and cat behavior for over 20 years. For the past six years, she has been the Cat Behavior and Enrichment Lead for Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles. Since she began her career with Best Friends in 2013, Samantha has been able to provide socialization, enrichment and a great deal of TLC to tens of thousands of cats in her care, increasing adult cat adoptions by record numbers. She's a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Samantha does private cat behavior consulting and has been a trainer-mentor for the Jackson Galaxy Project's Cat Pawsitive Pro program since 2016. She is currently cat mom to 3 wonderful rescue kitties. EPISODE NOTES: Socialization of Cats and Kittens: The Key To Adoption Success!

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Did you get a kitten during #StayAtHome?

FOR DUMMIES: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 27:20

From ancient Egypt to today, loving cats has been a running theme for humanity. This week we are diving into “Kittens For Dummies” by Dusty Rainbolt. Dusty is a member of the Cat Writers Association, covering cats for more pet-related magazines than you probably knew existed. More importantly, she has fostered dozens of kittens and been involved with cats of all types since 1986. We are lucky to have Dusty with us to navigate proper kitty care. This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh, America’s #1 meal kit, get easy, seasonal recipes and pre-measured ingredients delivered right to your door. All you have to do is cook and enjoy! ABOUT HOST, ERIC MARTSOLF With over 3500 episodes of television under his belt, Mr. Martsolf has been providing "love in the afternoon" for NBC Daytime for the last 17 years. His portrayals of Ethan Winthrop on "Passions" and currently Brady Black on "Days of our Lives" have resulted in numerous industry accolades. He made daytime history in 2014 by being the first actor ever to win an Emmy in the Best Supporting Actor category for "Days of our Lives." His television credits expand into primetime (Extant, NCIS, Rizzoli & Isles), and his musical theatre repertoire consists of over 40 productions, including his critically acclaimed role as the Pharaoh in the Osmond Broadway Tour of "Joseph." Fans of the DC Universe will most notably recognize him as Justice League member and futuristic hero Booster Goldfrom the series Smallville. @ericmartsolf - Twitter (Blue check mark) ericmartsolf - Instagram (Blue check mark) About Dusty Rainbolt Dusty Rainbolt, ACCBC, is an award-winning cat writer according to her answering machine. She recently stopped writing on her cats because they move around too much and they smeared ink all over the furniture. She's worked as a professional free-lance journalist since the late 1980s, and began specializing in pet journalism in 1995. Today, she's the editor-in-chief of AdoptAShelter.com, a shop-to-donate website that benefits animal charities. In 1986, a chance event changed her forever and set her life on a new course. A family moved from their apartment, abandoning their pregnant tabby cat in the snow. Accidental midwife, Dusty received a real life lesson in the plight of unwanted pets. After she found homes for Mom and her kittens, Dusty jumped head-first into cat and kitten rescue. Over the years, she has successfully bottle fed over 800 orphan kittens, and rescued and rehomed more than 700 adults and weaned kittens. She's an associate certified cat behavior consultant and member of International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. @Dusty_Rainbolt

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Kim Brophey CDBC, CPDT-KA

The Bitey End of the Dog

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 58:52

In this episode I chat with Kim Brophey about why we should view our dog's behavior through more than one lens; all things ethology and aggression; why the breed of a dog matters; and the topic of predatory aggression of which Kim and I have a little debate of what to really call "it." AggressiveDog.com Educational OfferingsAggression in Dogs ConferenceKim Brophey is an applied ethologist and professional Family Dog Mediator™ working to solve problems between people and dogs with modern science. A locally and nationally awarded and certified dog behavior consultant, Kim is breaking the mold in the pet dog industry in order to facilitate a long overdue paradigm shift in our relationships with our dogs.Through her groundbreaking trademarked Dog L.E.G.S.® system of canine science and the official Dog L.E.G.S.® Guide book -Meet Your Dog, her revolutionary Canine Genetic Heritage Testing Software and app-The Dog Key™[KB1] , National Dog L.E.G.S. Association for businesses and organizations (endorsed by the late Raymond Coppinger), and her daily service to families and community in Dog City, USA™ at her Asheville, NC, practice – The Dog Door Behavior Center (locally awarded Best of WNC the past 6 years), Kim Brophey is redefining how we perceive and treat our canine companions.Kim is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, an awarded member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, member of the International Society for Applied Ethology, former board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and board member of The Asheville Humane Society.The Dog Door

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BARKS Podcast with Dr. Zazie Todd from Companion Animal Psychology

BARKS Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 31:56

Niki Tudge chats to Dr. Zazie Todd about her new book, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy. Dr. Todd is well-known among pet professionals for her blog Companion Animal Psychology, but she is also a featured blogger on Psychology Today. Zazie Todd Ph.D. (psychology, University of Nottingham, England) MFA (creative writing, University of British Columbia, Canada) graduated with honors from Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers and has a Certificate of Feline Behaviour with Distinction from International Cat Care. She is a shelter affiliate member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a multispecies professional member of the Pet Professional Guild, a volunteer at the BC SPCA, and an affiliate member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.

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Dog and Kid Safety with Dr. Emily Levine and Helen St. Pierre

DogLab

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 83:48

In today's episode, we discuss Dog and Kid Safety with veterinary behaviorist Dr. Emily Levine, and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Helen St. Pierre. We discuss Dr. Levine's soon-to-be-released children's book titled "Doggy Do's and Don'ts" (email dremilylevine@animalbehaviorclinicnj.com to be notified when this becomes available on Amazon in May 2020), why kids are more likely to be bitten by a dog that they know, the benefits of kids having a pet dog in the home, how to bring a new dog into the family, how to introduce a new child to the family dog, how to incorporate training with children, and other related topics.If dog and kid safety is an important topic to you, or if it will be in the future, it is very much worth listening to the entire episode to get great advice to make interactions between your dog and child safer and more enjoyable for all.Guests:Dr. Emily Levine is a Veterinary Behaviorist and the owner of the Animal Behavior Clinic of NJ, and VP of Veterinary Behavior at Instinct Dog Behavior & Training. She did her behavior residency at The Cornell University Hospital for Animals. After completing her residency, Dr. Levine moved to England where she ran the behavior clinic at the University of Lincoln and has since then practiced Veterinary Behavior for over 13 years. She has authored several papers in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, as well as co-edited international proceedings on behavior research. Her new children’s book titled “Doggy Do’s and Don’ts” will be available in the next few weeks (May 2020) on Amazon in e-book, softcover and hardcover formats. Contact her at animalbehaviorclinicnj.com if you’d like to be notified on when the book comes out.Helen St. Pierre is the owner and operator of No Monkey Business Dog Training. Based in Concord New Hampshire, Helen has been training dogs for over 17 years and is widely recognized in our industry as an expert on the interaction of dogs and kids. She is a certified member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and is also a licensed Dogs and Storks/Dogs and Toddlers presenter with Family Paws. Helen teaches classes locally in the Concord, New Hampshire area and offers workshops and seminars on a variety of subjects all around New England, and has been featured on radio, print, and on TV.References:Animal Behavior Clinic of New Jersey (Dr. Emily Levine)Helen St. Pierre's Dog and Kids ResourcesInstinct Online SchoolFamily PawsDog SeeResearch Articles: Adults’ Ability to Interpret Canine Body Language during a Dog–Child InteractionDescription of the behavior of domestic dog (Canis familiaris) by experienced and inexperienced people

The Dog Real Talk: episode 17: Michael Shikashio

The Dog Real Talk - TROMPLO

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 49:34

Welcome to the 17th episode of The Dog Real Talk! My name is Agnieszka Janarek and I am your host! My guest today is Michael Shikashio! I had a pleasure to ask Michael about his travels and observing dogs in different cultures! About Michael: ”Internationally sought after keynote speaker and presenter on the topic of aggression at numerous events, conferences, and universities worldwide. Michael has mentored and presented to thousands of animal professionals. Michael is fully Certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and is one of fewer than 200 CDBCs worldwide. He is the founder of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and currently teaches trainers and behavior consultants in more than 20 countries how to work with aggression cases.” Resources:

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Why Dogs Are Not Pack Animals

Dog Talk ® (and Kitties Too!)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019

Marjie Alonso (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) on misconception dogs are pack animals; new version of Assisi Loop, Calmer Canine; Sue Pethick (Alaskan Catch)

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Here kitty, kitty, kitty!

FOR DUMMIES: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 28:49

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#46: Michael Shikashio - Aggressive Dogs

Dog Talk with Nick Benger

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 72:40

In this podcast we spoke about the strategies Michael uses to resolve and manage aggressive behaviour. We also spoke about the process he uses to coach people through training their dogs. Michael Shikashio is the former president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. He's been featured in the New York Times, the New York Post, Baltimore Sun, Womens Health Magazine and a whole load more. His specialty is training aggressive dogs and when he's not working with clients he's travelling the world speaking on that topic. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/michael-shikashio Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book Dom Hodgson's Pet Business Seminars: www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com

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PAM DENNISONS POSITIVE DOGS - PAM DENNISON

LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSO

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 30:06

Pam Dennison, CDBC, CWRI is a member of the DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America) and is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), member of The Pet Professional Guild, Truly Dog Friendly and former member of NADOI and Association of Professional Dog Trainers.She has written for many local, national and international magazines on a myriad of topics. Many of her books and articles have won and been nominated over the years for special awards by the DWAA.Pam started her own business, Positive Dogs, in 1996. Since then she has helped thousands of dogs and handlers build their relationships and solve problems, by teaching basic obedience through competition and working with a myriad of behavioral problems. Pam teaches puppy K, basic obedience through the Canine Good Citizen test, competition obedience, Rally-O and holds regular classes and seminars for aggressive dogs.Pam is the author three books (currently in print):You Can Train Your Dog: Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Dog Training , Shadow Publishing WINNER of a Maxwell Award for Best Training Book!Bringing Light to Shadow; A Dog Training Diary, Dogwise PublishingHow to Right a Dog Gone Wrong, The Roadmap for Rehabilitating Aggressive Dogs, Shadow Publishing

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PAM DENNISONS POSITIVE DOGS - PAM DENNISON

Society Bytes Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 30:06

Pam Dennison, CDBC, CWRI is a member of the DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America) and is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), member of The Pet Professional Guild, Truly Dog Friendly and former member of NADOI and Association of Professional Dog Trainers. She has written for many local, national and international magazines on a myriad of topics. Many of her books and articles have won and been nominated over the years for special awards by the DWAA. Pam started her own business, Positive Dogs, in 1996. Since then she has helped thousands of dogs and handlers build their relationships and solve problems, by teaching basic obedience through competition and working with a myriad of behavioral problems. Pam teaches puppy K, basic obedience through the Canine Good Citizen test, competition obedience, Rally-O and holds regular classes and seminars for aggressive dogs. Pam is the author three books (currently in print): You Can Train Your Dog: Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Dog Training , Shadow Publishing WINNER of a Maxwell Award for Best Training Book! Bringing Light to Shadow; A Dog Training Diary, Dogwise Publishing How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong, The Roadmap for Rehabilitating Aggressive Dogs, Shadow Publishing

E96: Trish McMillan - "Dog Body Language"

Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 33:58

Summary: Trish McMillan is a certified professional dog trainer (through CCPDT), certified dog behavior consultant and associate certified cat behavior consultant (through IAABC) who holds a Master’s degree in Animal Behavior from the University of Exeter in England. She specializes in training and behavior modification work using positive reinforcement with dogs, cats, and horses. Trish has an extensive background in the shelter world - she spent seven years with the ASPCA, three years as the director of the animal behavior department at the ASPCA’s New York City shelter, and has helped assess and rehabilitate animals from cruelty, hoarding, and dogfighting cases, and more. She also co-chairs the Shelter Behavior division of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and runs an online shelter behavior mentorship through them twice a year. Next Episode: 1/11/2019

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CAROL SUMBRY - CERTIFIED DOG TRAINER

LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSO

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 26:51

Carol attended Parkland College and the University of Illinois. Her field of study was Management/Personnel psychology. She joined the team at EBHS in 2007. Carol now loves the study of dog behavior and is an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (one of only four in the state of Wisconsin certified by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with almost 2 decades of experience. She does Behavior Assessments, Treatment Plans and Behavior/Training Protocols for dogs who exhibit problems or behaviors due to lack of early socialization, temperament, training or other issues such as aggression, anxiety or fear. She also teaches classes and does private consultations to help clients raise a great dog.Carol also fosters dogs and has fostered hundreds of dogs over the years, most with behavior issues. She has two foster “failures” from EBHS. Leine and Timber were puppy mill dogs rescued by EBHS. When she isn’t working Carol loves to paddleboard, walk/run, do therapy work with her dogs, do yoga, and spend quality time with her dog and human family. Carol’s favorite quote is “Be the change you want to see in the world”. –Ghandi

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Paw’d Cast: Are dog breed genetic tests accurate? Is behavior genetic or environment?

KSCO Pet Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2018 51:43

Dr. Elinor Karlsson Here are the links mentioned in the podcast: muttmix.org where you can now take a "Pup Test" that measures your ability to determine the various mixed breeds that are part of 31 example dogs. The answers are now displayed immediately and you can see how well the original Muttmix study participants did. I stopped even guessing after about six animals. Their citizen science site is darwinsark.org Animal behaviorist Marjie Alonso CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP and geneticist Dr. Elinor Karlsson, who managed the MuttMix Project for the International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants tell trainer Laura Pakis that almost everything I think I know about the links between breed, genetics, and behavior is wrong. A very fun segment! Marjie was a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant and owner of City Dog Training in Somerville, MA. for decades, during which time she also served as Training Director, and then behavioral consultant for the New England Dog Training Club, the oldest AKC club in the US, and as a member of the America Humane Association's Advisory Board for Companion Animal Behavior and Training. Marjie is the co-founder of the Somerville Foundation for Animals, which hosts the Somerville Dog Festival each year. Marjie is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants; a Certified Training Partner of Karen Pryor Academy; a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers; an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Elinor is the director of the Vertebrate Genomics Group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She is also an assistant professor in bioinformatics and integrative biology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is excited by the potential for using our own evolutionary history to understand how the human genome works, and in how that knowledge can lead to advances in healthcare. Karlsson’s current projects include the 200 Mammals Genome Project, an international effort led by the Vertebrate Genomics group at the Broad to compare hundreds of different mammalian genomes and identify critically important segments of DNA. She is also studying recent human evolution to find the genetic variation that makes some people resistant to ancient infectious diseases, like cholera. Karlsson has a special interest in diseases shared between humans and dogs. She recently launched the citizen science-driven Darwin’s Dogs project, which invites all dog owners to participate directly in research exploring the genetic basis of dog behavior, as well as diseases such as OCD and cancer. Karlsson received her B.A. in biochemistry/cell biology from Rice University, and earned her Ph.D. in bioinformatics from Boston University. She was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University before starting her own research group at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2014.

Are dog breed genetic tests accurate? Is behavior genetic or environment?

KSCO Pet Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 18:06

Dr. Elinor Karlsson Animal behavioralist Marjie Alonso CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP and geneticist Dr. Elinor Karlsson, who managed the MuttMix Project for the International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants will be here this week to discuss whether those home DNA tests can really identify the breed of your dog. And what is the impact of genetics on behavior? Expert trainer Laura Pakis and I will do the interview in the "Ask Us Anything" format (please call!) for the entire first hour of the program, 12:08-1pm PT. Please tell your friends! Marjie was a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant and owner of City Dog Training in Somerville, MA. for decades, during which time she also served as Training Director, and then behavioral consultant for the New England Dog Training Club, the oldest AKC club in the US, and as a member of the America Humane Association's Advisory Board for Companion Animal Behavior and Training. Marjie is the co-founder of the Somerville Foundation for Animals, which hosts the Somerville Dog Festival each year. Marjie is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants; a Certified Training Partner of Karen Pryor Academy; a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers; an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Elinor is the director of the Vertebrate Genomics Group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She is also an assistant professor in bioinformatics and integrative biology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is excited by the potential for using our own evolutionary history to understand how the human genome works, and in how that knowledge can lead to advances in healthcare. Karlsson’s current projects include the 200 Mammals Genome Project, an international effort led by the Vertebrate Genomics group at the Broad to compare hundreds of different mammalian genomes and identify critically important segments of DNA. She is also studying recent human evolution to find the genetic variation that makes some people resistant to ancient infectious diseases, like cholera. Karlsson has a special interest in diseases shared between humans and dogs. She recently launched the citizen science-driven Darwin’s Dogs project, which invites all dog owners to participate directly in research exploring the genetic basis of dog behavior, as well as diseases such as OCD and cancer. Karlsson received her B.A. in biochemistry/cell biology from Rice University, and earned her Ph.D. in bioinformatics from Boston University. She was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University before starting her own research group at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2014.

E74: Dr. Jennifer Summerfield - Behavior Medications & Training

Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 44:00

Summary: Dr. Jennifer Summerfield is a veterinarian and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), with a focus on treating behavior problems including aggression to humans or other animals, separation anxiety, and compulsive behavior disorders. She also teaches group classes and private lessons in basic obedience for pet dogs, and coaches students getting started in dog sports such as agility and competitive obedience. Jennifer is proud to be a member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She is a passionate advocate for positive, science-based methods of training and behavior modification, and loves helping pet owners learn to communicate more clearly with their dogs. Links mentioned: Behavior Medication: First-line Therapy or Last Resort? Dr. Jen's Blog Dog Talk with Dr. Jen (Podcast) Train your dog now! by Dr. Jennifer Summerfield (book) Next Episode: To be released 8/10/2018, featuring Nancy Tucker, talking about how to stop your dog from going crazy at the door. TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using only the most current and progressive training methods. Today we’ll be talking to Dr. Jennifer Summerfield. Dr. Jen is a veterinarian and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), with a focus on treating behavior problems including aggression to humans or other animals, separation anxiety, and compulsive behavior disorders. She also teaches group classes and private lessons in basic obedience for pet dogs, and coaches students getting started in dog sports such as agility and competitive obedience. Jennifer is proud to be a member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She is a passionate advocate for positive, science-based methods of training and behavior modification, and loves helping pet owners learn to communicate more clearly with their dogs. Hi Jen, welcome to the podcast! Jennifer Summerfield: Hey Melissa. I am excited to be here. Melissa Breau: To start us out, can you share a little bit about your own dogs, who they are, and anything you’re working on with them? Jennifer Summerfield: Definitely. I have three dogs at the moment. They are all Shelties. The oldest one is Remy. He just turned 10 years old this year, so double digits now. He’s my old man. We were really excited this past summer because he just finished his PACH, which so far is our highest pinnacle of achievement in agility, and it only took us ten years to get there, so, you know, better late than never! So that’s been really exciting for him. And I finally just got the courage worked up to enter him in AKC Premier in the next trial that we’re entered in, in August. It’s a bit of a new adventure for us because we’ve never tried that before, but I figure what the heck. My middle dog, Gatsby, is 4-and-a-half years old, he’ll be 5 this November, and he is working on his agility titles as well. He currently is in, I want to say, Master Jumpers and Excellent Standard. His agility career has been a little bit slower than Remy’s. He’s had some stress-related weave pole issues that we’re working through, and he also had some really significant dog-reactivity issues when he was younger, so we spent a lot of time when he was about a year and a half to 2 years old or so just working through that to get him to the point where he could even go to agility trials successfully without having a meltdown. So for him, just the fact that he has any titles at all and can occasionally successfully trial is a pretty great accomplishment. But I have him entered in a couple of trials this fall as well, so hopefully we’ll keep building on that. And then my youngest dog, Clint, he is 4 years old now, and his history was a little bit different. He came to me as an adult, almost a year old, because I really wanted a dog to show in conformation. When I got Gatsby as a puppy, he was supposed to be my conformation dog. That’s what we were hoping for, but … I don’t know how much you know about Shelties and conformation, but the height thing is a killer. It looked like he was going to be in size on the charts and everything, and then when he got to be about 6 months old, he was over. So I got Clint a little bit later at a year old from his breeder, and he was already a finished champion at that point, so he knew what to do, which was perfect because I was a total beginner. So I had a really good time showing him for about a year after I got him. We finished his Grand Championship together, so that was really cool. And now we’re branching out and he’s starting to learn some agility and some other things as well. So that’s my guys in a nutshell. Melissa Breau: I’ve got a bit of a chicken-or-egg question for you here. Did dog training come first, or did becoming a vet come first? How did you get into all this stuff? Jennifer Summerfield: Funnily enough, I’ve been interested in dog training and dog behavior from as early as I can remember, even before we had a dog. When I was a kid, I was really crazy about dogs, and I was fascinated by dog training. I had books and books and books, just shelves of books on training dogs, obedience training, and also a bunch of random stuff, like, I had books on Schutzhund training, and books on herding training, and books on service dog training, and just everything I could get my hands on. One of the really formative experiences of my childhood was that my aunt took me to an obedience trial that was at that time … I don’t remember what the name of the kennel club is, but our local kennel club in Charleston — I live in West Virginia — used to have their show at the Civic Center every year, and they would have an obedience trial as part of that. And so my aunt took me one year. I must have been 8 or 9, something like that, and I just remember being absolutely riveted by watching the dogs in the obedience trial, which I guess is maybe a funny thing in retrospect for an 8- or 9-year-old to be riveted by, but I was. I remember watching that and thinking it was absolutely the most amazing thing I had ever seen, and I wanted to do it more than anything, hence all the books and all of that stuff. I wrote to the AKC when I was a kid to ask for a copy of the obedience regulations, because I had read that that was how you could get them. This was back before everything was online, you know, this would have been the early ’90s. So I wrote to the AKC and I remember being super-excited when they sent the manila envelope back that had the obedience regulations in it. I read them and I was just super-fascinated and I knew that was what I wanted to do. We got my first dog when I was about 16, and he was a Sheltie named Duncan, so I did a lot of training with him. We were never very successful in the obedience ring, which was completely my fault, not his. But I’ve just always been really fascinated by the idea of being able to communicate with another species that way, being able to have that kind of relationship with a dog where they understand what you want them to do and there’s all this back and forth communication going on to do these really complicated, fancy things. So when it came time to start thinking about what I actually wanted to do with my life, around junior high school, high school, getting ready to go to college, I always knew that I wanted to do something related to dog training or dog behavior, and I thought about several different ways of going about that. I considered the idea of just being a professional dog trainer straight out, but I was a little bit nervous about that because I wasn’t quite sure if it was easy to make a living doing that, or how one got established, and I was a little bit concerned. It didn’t feel very stable to me, but who knows, but I wanted something that felt like there was more of an established career path for it, I guess. Of course I thought about veterinary medicine, because that’s one of the most obvious things that everybody thinks about when they want to work with animals. And I did actually give some thought in college to going to graduate school and getting a Ph.D., and then possibly becoming an applied animal behaviorist that way, but there were two reasons I opted not to go that route, and one was that I discovered in college that research is really not my thing, and I knew that unfortunately that was going to be a big part of life getting a Ph.D., so that was kind of a strike against it. So what I ultimately decided to do instead was go to veterinary school, and what I liked about that idea was that I felt like I would always have something to fall back on, regardless. I knew that I could do behavior, hopefully relatively easily, I could get into doing that with a veterinary degree, but I could also just be a general practice veterinarian too, if need be, and actually I really like that aspect of my job right now. So that’s how I ended up in vet school, but it really was always kind of a back door way to get into the world of behavior. Melissa Breau: That’s awesome. It’s fantastic that that appealed to you at such a young age. I think that a lot of people who listen to this podcast can probably relate to that. Jennifer Summerfield: I think this was probably the audience that would relate to it. It’s only in retrospect that I realize what a strange little child I probably was. Melissa Breau: Hey, you’re not alone out there. Dr. Jennifer Summerfield: That’s right! Melissa Breau: So how did you become interested in it from such a young age? Were you always a positive trainer? Is that how you started out, or did you cross over at some point? How did that happen? Jennifer Summerfield: I do consider myself to be a crossover trainer, and I think a lot of that has to do with the kind of information that was out there at the time that I first started getting interested in these things and I was first collecting all my books and reading everything. This was the ’90s, for the most part, so positive training I know was starting to become a thing around that time, but it wasn’t, as I recall, super mainstream, at least not where I was, and in the things that I was reading and the classes that I was going to. Most of the books I had, of course, probably like a lot of people at that time, were pretty correction-based, and they talked about how you needed to be in charge, and you needed to make sure that your dog knew who was boss, and that you had to be really careful about using cookies in training because then your dog gets dependent on them, and of course you don’t want your dog to just be working for cookies, you want them to be working for you, and I thought all that made a lot of sense at the time. When I was first working with Duncan, I had this book that was about competitive obedience training, specifically, and I remember working through this book and just working religiously on doing everything it said. I remember teaching him to heel, and the way that the book said that you taught your dog to heel was you put a choke collar on them and you walked around in circles in the yard, and every time they got in front of your leg, you gave a leash correction and you jerked them back and you just did that until they figured it out. That’s how Duncan learned to heel, and obviously if I had it to go back and do it over again, I would do it differently. But he was a good dog, and he learned, and it worked reasonably well. Like I said, we never got to the point of having any great successes in the obedience ring, for probably a lot of other reasons besides that, but that’s kind of how I got started. As I got older and I started reading more things, one thing that I remember that was a big turning point for me was reading Jean Donaldson’s book The Culture Clash. I know that probably a lot of your listeners are familiar with that book, because I know it’s kind of a classic in the world of behavior, but it’s very much about how most of the things our dogs do that bother us are just dog things. They’re just doing things that dogs do, and those things happen to bother us, and that’s reasonable sometimes and we can teach them not to do those things. But that was such a revolutionary thing for me to think, like, You mean it’s not all about that my dog is trying to be in charge and he needs to know that this stuff’s not allowed. She just made so much sense. At that time I had never heard anybody put it that way before, and I want to say that was really the first time that the idea of positive training was presented to me in a way that made a lot of sense. As I got older, of course, and started to learn more about the scientific side of things — you know I’m a huge science nerd, as probably most people are who go to the trouble of getting a veterinary degree — and so as I learned more about the scientific side of things, then I was sold, because obviously the scientific consensus is unanimous that clearly there’s a way to do things that works a lot better than using correction-based techniques, and that there’s lots of really valid scientific reasons to use positive reinforcement training. So I would say by the time I started vet school, I was pretty solidly in that camp. The other thing that probably cemented it for me was seeing the difference in how quickly Duncan learned things, for one thing, once I switched. He learned to heel the old-fashioned way, but he learned to do his dumbbell retrieve with a clicker, and he loved his dumbbell retrieve. He would find his dumbbell, if I forgot to put it away after a training session, he would find it and bring it to me and sit, and he just had an enthusiasm for it that he never, ever had for the things we learned when I was still teaching the old way. And then, when I got my dog Remy, who was the second dog I had, the first dog after Duncan, who by that point I was pretty solidly in the positive reinforcement camp, and he learned to heel with a clicker. Looking at the difference between the two of them, both in terms of how technically good their heeling was, but also just looking at their attitude differences and how much they wanted to do it, I knew, I think, after I had done a little bit of work with Remy and seen that kind of difference, that I would never train another dog with corrections again. Melissa Breau: Sometimes the proof really is in the pudding. Once you’ve seen it, you can’t go back. Jennifer Summerfield: Yeah, and I guess that’s a pretty common experience, I think. I feel like I hear a variation of that from a lot of crossover trainers, that it’s a combination of understanding the science, but also when you see it, you see the difference in your own dog or in a client’s dog and you say, “Why on Earth did I ever used to do it a different way?” Melissa Breau: Absolutely. I’d imagine that being a vet and a dog trainer, you’ve got a lot of knowledge there. How does one body of knowledge inform the other, and how have they both influenced your career? Jennifer Summerfield: I’m really glad, looking back, that I did make the choice to go to vet school, because I think that’s a good skill set to have. Obviously I like being a vet. I am in general practice. Even though I spend a fair amount of my time seeing behavior cases, I do general practice stuff too, which I really enjoy. But that skill set is definitely useful for seeing behavior cases because there are a lot of behavior issues dogs have, and training issues, that have a physical component to them, and it’s very handy to have that knowledge base to fall back on, so that if somebody comes in and they say, “My dog’s having house training issues all of a sudden again, and he’s always been house trained, but now I don’t know what’s going on,” to be able to say, “Well, you know, your dog might have a urinary tract infection,” or “Your dog might have Cushing’s disease,” or “Your dog might have diabetes.” These are things that sometimes people think they have a training problem or behavior problem when actually they have a medical problem. So it’s definitely useful to have that knowledge base to be able to say, “Well, actually, maybe we should look at this.” Both being a veterinarian and being a dog trainer are fields that I think people feel like they have to do with dogs, or they have to do with animals, I guess, more broadly, being a veterinarian. And that’s true, but what sometimes I think people don’t realize, if you’re not in one of these two professions, is how much they have to do with people, because all of the animals come with a person, and it would be rare, being either a dog trainer or a veterinarian, that you’re dealing much directly with the animal. Your job in both of those fields is to coach the owner on what they need to be doing and figuring out what works for them, and engaging in some problem-solving with them and figuring out what they’re able to do with their lifestyle, whether it’s training their dog not to jump on people or whether it’s managing a chronic disease like diabetes. So I think that in a lot of ways that skill set, the people skills part of things, is something that has gotten to be strengthened and developed by doing both of those things. So I think all in all it worked out for the best. Melissa Breau: The last guest we had on — you’ll be right after Sue — the last guest we had before that was Deb Jones, and we were talking all about that piece of it, just the idea that if you’re a dog trainer, you’re training people, you’re not training dogs. It’s such a big difference. Jennifer Summerfield: Yeah. We do Career Day periodically for a lot of the elementary schools, but also junior highs and high schools in the area, because everybody wants a veterinarian to come for Career Day. And it’s amazing, of course, the common thing that you hear from people sometimes is, “Oh, I want to go into veterinary medicine because I really like animals but I don’t like people.” I say, “Well, then, I don’t know if this is the career for you, because it’s very, very, very, very people-centric. It’s all about people, so you really need to like dealing with people and enjoy that aspect of it too.” Melissa Breau: To shift gears a little bit, I know you’ve got a webinar coming up for FDSA on behavior medications, so I wanted to talk a little bit about that stuff too. At what point should someone start thinking about meds versus training for a behavior problem? Jennifer Summerfield: What I always harp on about this, and I actually have a blog post that I wrote a while back on this topic specifically, is that I really wish we could get more into the habit of thinking about behavior medication as a first-line treatment option for behavior issues. I see so many cases where I think people want to save that as a last resort, like, “Well, we’re going to try everything else first,” and “We’ve been working on this for a year and a half, and nothing’s helped, and maybe it’s time to consider meds.” I totally get where they’re coming from with that. I know that there are a lot of reasons people are nervous about medication. But it makes me sad in a lot of ways because I see so many dogs that I think, My goodness, their quality of life could be so much improved with medication, or The training plan that they’re working on could go so much smoother, and be so much less stressful for both the owner and the dog, if they were willing to consider medication earlier in the process. So for me, when I see behavior cases, certainly not every single one do we go straight to medication, but I would say that, gosh, probably a good 70 or 80 percent of them we talk about medication on that first visit, because usually if there are things that are legitimate behavior issues rather than training problems — which I can touch on here in a second, too, if you want — but if it’s a behavior issue that is enough of a problem that the owner is willing to schedule an appointment for it and pay for the consultation and sit down with me for three hours and talk about it, chances are that it’s something that could benefit from medication of some kind. I see so many dogs that do better on meds, and there’s very few downsides to them, so in general not anything to be scared of, and not anything that you have to feel like you have to avoid until nothing else has helped. I think of it more as it’s just like if your dog had an infection. You wouldn’t say, “Well, I really want to try everything we can possibly do until we put him on antibiotics.” Or if he had diabetes, “I really don’t want to use insulin. I just really, really don’t want to use it.” I think we just think of behavior medication differently, which is too bad in a lot of ways, and I would love to see the mainstream thinking about behavior medication move more towards the same way that we use medication for anything else. Melissa Breau: You said you could touch on the behavior stuff in a second. I’d love to have you elaborate. What did you mean? Jennifer Summerfield: As far as determining whether you have a behavior problem versus a training problem, which I do think can be a little bit of a muddy line sometimes for owners, the way that I usually try to break that down for people is that if you have a training problem, this is usually your dog is normal. Your dog is doing normal dog things that happen to be annoying to you or to other people, which is fine. And that’s legitimate, that’s still definitely something that we want to address, so I’m not saying that as like, “See, this isn’t a problem.” It’s totally a problem if your dog is flattening old ladies when it tries to say hi, or something like that. That’s a problem, but it’s a training problem. If your dog is friendly but otherwise normal, it’s not something that we would treat with medication, because this is just something that we need to teach your dog a different behavior to do in that situation. Whereas things that we think of more as behavior issues are things that have some kind of emotional component to them, so things that have an anxiety component, that’s probably the most common. The vast majority of behavior issues that we see do have an underlying anxiety component. But it’s that, or it’s a compulsive behavior issue, or it’s something that’s not normal, a genuinely abnormal behavior that the dog is doing. That’s when at that point that we think they’re more of a candidate for medication. Melissa Breau: That makes sense. It’s kind of, “Is this a normal behavior or is this …” Jennifer Summerfield: Exactly, exactly. I can’t remember who it was, but I know one year I was at a conference and I was listening to a talk on behavior medication, and I remember the way that the speaker put it, which I really liked, was one of the ways they look at whether it’s a true behavior problem that needs medication or not is, Is it something that’s bothering the dog, or is it just bothering you? Which was a great way to word it. Melissa Breau: Yeah, I like that. I’d love to include a link to the blog post that you mentioned that you wrote a while ago in the show notes. Would you be willing to shoot me over a link to that when you get a chance after we’re done? Dr. Jennifer Summerfield: Absolutely, yeah, I could definitely shoot that over to you. Melissa Breau: Awesome. To get back to the behavior meds thing, what are some signs that medications might really have a positive influence on a behavioral problem? Is there something about a problem that you go, “Oh, that, definitely. We can work on that with medication”? Jennifer Summerfield: Yeah, I would say a little bit of what we touched on a minute ago, in that anything that we think has a significant anxiety component to it, which is a lot of things. That encompasses things like separation anxiety, or thunderstorm phobia, or dogs that are generally anxious and constantly on edge and have trouble settling. Anytime we get the sense that, “Hey, this dog seems to be abnormally fearful or worried about things that are pretty normal in life that a ‘normal’ dog shouldn’t be fearful or worried about,” then that’s a pretty good indicator that medication would probably be helpful. The other big thing that makes me think, We should consider meds here is if the people have already been doing some work as far as training or behavior modification that’s appropriate, something that’s like, “OK, that sounds like a pretty good plan,” and they’re just having a really hard time making any headway, that, to me, is a strong indication that we could probably help that process along quite a bit with medication. The problem with a lot of dogs, especially if we’re working on something like, say, leash reactivity, for example, where we know how important it is from a behavior mod standpoint, how important it is to keep the dog below threshold while we’re working with it, for some dogs that are just so sensitive, that’s incredibly difficult because it doesn’t take anything at all to send them over threshold, and it can be really hard to find that little window of opportunity to even start working on training in a way that’s going to be successful. So in a dog like that, for example, medication can be really helpful to just bring things down enough that the dog is able to think, that you’re able to get that little toehold of space where the dog is able to see the trigger and not react so that you actually have some room to do your training. Melissa Breau: If somebody is considering this, they’re looking at medication or they’re thinking it might be good for their dog, what are some resources that they can use, or that they can turn to, to learn more about some of the options out there and the meds, or even just behavior modification training specifically? Jennifer Summerfield: That is such a great question. I think in terms of learning about behavior modification in general, there is some great stuff out there. There are tons of obviously really knowledgeable people in the field who have blogs and podcasts that are easy that anybody can access for free. You can find some great webinars through, of course, FDSA, but also through organizations like the Pet Professional Guild or the Association of Professional Dog Trainers or the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. There are online courses you can do. I really think that for a lot of dog owners, they might even consider, if they’re into this kind of thing, attending a conference like ClickerExpo or the APDT National Conference, or something like that, if it’s nearby. I find that a lot of dog owners sometimes don’t think about that, or don’t realize that they can go to things like that, but anybody’s totally welcome at those conferences. I know the last couple of years when I’ve been at ClickerExpo, certainly the majority of people there, I would say, are professionals in the field of one kind or another, but there’s always a good smattering of people who are just dog owners who want to learn more about this stuff, and I think that’s really cool. So lots of opportunities to learn more about behavior science and behavior modification. On the behavior meds side of things, I actually wracked my brain trying to come up with some good resources that are available for dog owners for that, and there just really are not a lot, which is one of the reasons that I’m excited to do this webinar, because I do think there’s a lack of good information that is easily accessible for people about behavior meds, other than the very basic stuff, like, “Hey, behavior meds are a thing, you might consider it for your dog.” But beyond that, it is difficult to find much information. Melissa Breau: Now, I know you specialize in behavior. If somebody goes to their average veterinarian, is that person going to have enough of an understanding to start that conversation, or should they really be seeking out somebody who specializes? What’s the guideline there? Jennifer Summerfield: The answer is that it really does depend quite a bit on your veterinarian and whether that’s something that they have an interest in or not. That’s true in general of general practitioners about really anything, so I don’t mean that at all to sound like, “Well, if your vet doesn’t know this stuff, they’re lousy.” Believe me, if you are a general practitioner, you cannot know everything about everything. All of us have areas that we know a lot about and then areas that we know very little about. I know anytime somebody comes to my clinic and they have questions about orthopedic issues, or their dog has a broken leg that it needs pinned or something like that, I send that out the door so fast because I know nothing. That’s not my area and I’ll be the first to say so, and there are some general practitioners who are fantastic at it. So behavior, to me, is a lot like that. There are some GP’s who are going to be great at it and really know their stuff and going to be really well-versed in all the medication options, and then there are others that that’s just not an area that they deal with much, they may not know a lot. But one option that is available that I think a lot of pet owners don’t always realize is an option is that if you don’t have a veterinary behaviorist nearby, or a veterinarian who is good with behavior and sees behavior cases, and your vet says, “I’d really like to help you, I just don’t know that much about this stuff,” many veterinary behaviorists will do a remote consultation with your vet, which can be super-helpful. They can’t do it directly with you, and that has to do with the legalities of the Practice Act and things that we legally cannot make recommendations directly for an animal if we haven’t met them in person. But what they can do is they can talk to your veterinarian, and your veterinarian can give them the whole write-up and details of the case, and they can say, “Oh, OK, I understand. Here is what I would consider as far as a behavior modification plan. Here is what I would consider as far as medication for this dog.” And then your vet can take that information, and they’re the ones who are actually in charge of doing the prescribing and overseeing the case directly, but they can keep in contact with the specialist about the case and make changes as needed and all that kind of stuff. I think that is a really underutilized service that sometimes people don’t realize is out there, but it is. So if your vet’s not super-well-versed in this stuff, but they’d like to help you and you’re willing to do something like that, talk to them about it, because they may not realize it’s an option either. But I think that can be a really good happy medium sometimes if you don’t have somebody in your area who you can work with in person. Melissa Breau: I think that’s an awesome thing to have you mention on something like this, because like you said, maybe people don’t know that it’s an option out there. I certainly wouldn’t know. Jennifer Summerfield: Yeah, definitely. I know I am going to talk a little bit about that in the webinar as well, so I’ll have more details on how that can work and on how people can specifically seek that out, if it’s something they’re interested in. Melissa Breau: Obviously, during the webinar, you’re not going to be able to give dog-specific advice. Like you said, you have to see the dog, hands on the animal in order to do that. But I would love to give people just a little more of an idea on what you plan to cover, especially since I know we’re doing two webinars back-to -back in the same evening. Can you talk a little bit about what you want to cover? Jennifer Summerfield: Yes, I’m super-excited, and I guess this is kind of unprecedented for FDSA to do the double-header. Melissa Breau: It’s our very first one. Jennifer Summerfield: It’s going to be great. It’s going to be a behavior pharmacology extravaganza, and I could not be more excited. The first webinar is going to be an introduction, basically, so meant for people who want some basic information about behavior meds. It’s going to talk about things like how do you know if your dog might benefit from medication, because I know that’s probably a question that a lot of people will have who are watching the webinar. I’m assuming a significant portion of people will be watching because they have a specific dog in mind that has some issues. So we’re definitely going to talk about how to decide that for your own dog, is it something that might be helpful. We’re going to go over all the different classes of drugs that we use for behavior cases, because there are actually quite a few different options now. It just to just be Prozac and Clomicalm, but there’s a lot of other options out now, which is really cool. We’re going to talk about what our goals are when we use behavior meds, so how that works with a training plan and what kinds of things to expect that way. We are going to spend some time also talking about natural supplements and calming aids and things that can help either by themselves or as an adjunct to medication. In the second webinar, that one is going to go into more detail as far as things like how do we actually choose for real specific cases what medication to use, because there are a lot of options. So we’re going to go into factors that we look at to help us decide what medication we think is going to be best for this particular dog. We’re going to talk about combinations, because for a lot of cases we do actually use more than one medication together, so we’re going to talk about how that works and how you decide whether you want to go down that road, and if you do, what things can go together, what things can’t. We’re going to have several case studies to go over, and examples to use for discussion, which I’m really excited about, because I think that’s where sometimes you get the most information is seeing how it applies to some actual cases rather than kind of getting everything in the abstract. And we will be talking in that second webinar, because we know that the FDSA audience obviously is a lot of performance dog people, we are going to talk specifically about considerations for performance dogs, so things like how do behavior meds impact learning and memory, are there any ethical questions that we need to consider when we’re thinking about medicating dogs who are actively showing and competing, that kind of stuff. So I think that will be a really interesting discussion too. Melissa Breau: That sounds so interesting. I’m actually really excited to dig into it. Jennifer Summerfield: Me too. I’m so excited! Melissa Breau: In addition to the webinars and your work as a trainer and a vet — you’re a pretty busy lady — you also blog, and you’ve recently started podcasting. I wanted to point listeners to those resources a little bit. Can you share a little bit on what you write about and talk about, maybe some of the recent topics you’ve covered, and where they can find that stuff? Jennifer Summerfield: Sure, definitely. My blog is Dr. Jen’s Dog Blog, so you can search for that and it will come right up. I’ve been doing it since, gosh, I think July of 2016, maybe, so I’ve got quite a few posts on there. I think the most recent one I did was on accidental behavior chains that sometimes we teach without realizing to our dogs, which was interesting. I know some of the posts I have had in the past on that blog that people have found really helpful have been on things like I have a post on behavior euthanasia, which actually a lot of people have written to me about and said was helpful for them. I have a post on fear periods and single event learning, which I think a lot of people have found pretty interesting. And then I have some posts on specific topics like leash reactivity and odor-directed aggression and things like that. So if anybody’s curious about those topics, a lot of times I do try to include case examples when I write about those too. Melissa Breau: Lots of sticky issues. Jennifer Summerfield: I know, I know. They are sticky issues, but actually those are some of my favorite things to write about because I think that sometimes there’s a lack of honest conversation about some of those things, and I think it’s sometimes useful to just say, “Well, here is something I deal with every day in my job, and here’s some thoughts, here’s my perspective on it.” And I know that I do get a lot of e-mails from people about those sticky topics that they found them helpful, which is really nice to hear. The podcast is pretty recent. I just started that here earlier this year and it’s been super-fun so far. I only have a few episodes of it out so far, but of course I’m actively doing that and the blog, so there will be more coming. The most recent one I did was on teaching reliable recalls to your dog. That’s a topic I get a lot of questions about and a topic that we troubleshoot a lot in our Basic Manners classes. And I’ve had some past episodes, I know I did one on car ride anxiety, and then I’ve got some basic topics like puppy socialization and housetraining and that kind of stuff. I guess I should probably mention here I do have a book out as well, if it’s something that people are interested in. The book is called Train Your Dog Now, and it is basically a reference guide, like a handbook to pretty much anything that might come up, behavior- or training-related, with a dog. So it has sections on teaching basic obedience cues and tricks, but it also talks about how to teach your dog to cooperate for grooming and handling — nail trims and teeth brushing and ear cleaning and that kind of stuff — and then there is a whole section on behavior issues. So it does talk about leash reactivity, it does talk about odor-directed aggression, it talks about aggression to visitors, and there is … it’s a brief section, but there is a section in the book also about behavior medication and supplements. So for people that like to have a hard copy of something they can look at in their home, that might be a good option to consider. Melissa Breau: To round things out, since it’s your first time on, there are three questions I try to ask every guest their first time on the podcast, and I’d love to do those. So first off, what’s the dog-related accomplishment that you’re proudest of? Jennifer Summerfield: I would have to say, and there are so many, that’s always a question that’s hard to narrow down, but honestly, if I had to pick one, I would probably say getting my dog Remy’s CD would be my biggest accomplishment. From the time that I went to that obedience trial when I was a kid, and I watched the dogs and I just wanted to do that so bad, and with Duncan we muddled along and we did a little bit, we dabbled very briefly in competitive obedience and it didn’t go super-well, but I learned a lot from that, obviously. And then with Remy I did things a little differently, and it still took us a long time to get his CD finished, but the day that we finished it was just like … I went back to the crate and I cried. It was such a big deal for us. And I know obviously, for a lot of your listeners, they have much, much higher accomplishments in the obedience ring, but for us, that was huge. Sort of the second part of that, I guess, obviously finishing the title itself was such a big thing for me because it was something that we worked so hard on. But one of the things that kind of was the cherry on top about that trial was I remember when we were packing our stuff up and getting ready to go back to the car, there was a woman that came up to me. I didn’t know her, but I guess she had been standing around, watching the obedience ring, and she came up to me afterwards and she congratulated me on finishing my title. I said, “Thanks,’ and she said, “I just wanted to tell you how much fun I had watching you and your dog because he looked so happy,” and that was huge. I probably still feel the greatest about that of everything that we’ve done in our competition career or anywhere. So that was a great feeling. Melissa Breau: That’s amazing, and I just want to encourage everybody who’s listening, hey, listen, people remember when you say that kind of stuff about them and their dog. It’s worth it. Jennifer Summerfield: I don’t remember very much about that lady now except that that was what she told us, but she made my whole year, my whole decade. So thank you, whoever that lady was, if you’re listening. Melissa Breau: And if you see somebody have a really awesome run and you feel something like that, absolutely step up afterwards and let them know how awesome it was. Jennifer Summerfield: For sure. It makes a big difference. Melissa Breau: It’s such an amazing thing to hear. That’s just awesome. Jennifer Summerfield: Thank you. Melissa Breau: So my second question here is, what’s the best piece of training advice you’ve ever heard? Jennifer Summerfield: What I would have to say — and this is not technically dog training advice, I guess I’ll preface it that way, but I think it can apply to dog training, and I think about it in regards to dog training a lot. It’s actually a quote from Maya Angelou. It gets paraphrased a lot, but the actual quote is, she said, “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” That has always struck me as being such a great way to look at life, a lot of things about life in general, but specifically about dog training, because I think for probably a lot of us who are crossover trainers, I think it’s probably a pretty widespread thing to have some degree of regret or guilt, maybe, about how we did things with our first dog, or how we taught some things that we wish if we could go back and do it differently. I love that quote because it’s so true that there’s no reason to feel guilty or to feel ashamed about doing the best that you knew how to do at the time, and that’s all any of us can do. But when new information comes along and you realize that there’s a different way to do things, that you just adjust your behavior and you do it differently. So I’ve always found that really helpful in terms of thinking about myself and my own choices, but I also think it’s so helpful to keep perspective when I’m thinking about clients and the people that I work with in my job as well, because I think it’s so easy for those of us who do this professionally, and we know all the science and we do this day in and day out, it’s so easy to get a client and to feel like, “Oh, can you believe this person’s been using a shock collar on their aggressive dog,” or “This person’s been alpha-rolling their dog,” and these things that are things that obviously are probably not the ideal way to handle whatever behavior issue they’re having. But I think it’s so helpful to remember that people are just doing the best they can. That’s so powerful, that people are just doing the best they can with what they know, and that’s all any of us can do. We all were there at one point, too, and that thinking about it from that perspective, that our job is to say, “Hey, you know, I totally understand where you’re coming from, and I understand why that seems like it makes sense, but let’s look at some other ways to address this that hopefully are going to be a little bit more effective and don’t have some of the side effects that those methods have.” I think about that frequently, both in terms of my own life and also working with clients, just to try and keep that perspective that it’s important to give people the benefit of the doubt that we’re working with, too, and remember that everybody is just doing the best they can with what they know. Melissa Breau: For our last question, who is somebody else in the dog world that you look up to? Jennifer Summerfield: All three of your questions are very hard because there are so many choices. I have two for this one, if that’s OK. For the first one, as far as being a really well-known public figure in our field that I have always looked up to, I would have to say Dr. Sophia Yin for that. For veterinarians especially, she was such a pioneer of changing the way that we deal with dogs in the clinic, and of course she did a lot of behavior stuff besides the low-stress handling as well. But I think she was such a tremendous role model for all veterinarians in the way that she dealt with animals and the way that she dealt with people, and so I look up to her tremendously, and I think she did great things for the field. The other person that I would have to mention, she’s not overly famous, I don’t think, but she is a great clinical applied animal behaviorist that I worked with when I was in veterinary school, and her name is Traci Shreyer. I worked pretty closely with her through the four years that I was there, because she was very involved in the puppy class program at that school, which I worked with quite a bit, and then she was involved in teaching some of our classes, and things on behavior as well, and working with us, the behavior club setups and some things with her, and so I dealt pretty closely with her the whole four years. What I loved about her and really took away from that experience is she was great with dogs and animals in general, she was fabulous, but she was also so, so great with people, with clients, and she was always reminding us … I think, again, for many of us in this field, being empathetic towards the dogs is easy, that’s kind of what drew us in in the first place, but I think it’s so, so important to remember that we have to have empathy for our human learners too, that what we’re asking them to do is hard, and that they deserve just as much consideration and kindness and respect as our dog patients do. She was probably the single best example of that that I have ever seen. She was fantastic, and that is a lesson that I definitely took away from working with her. So I would say she’s the other person that I still really look up to in the field. Melissa Breau: That’s awesome, and that’s such a great compliment to have given somebody you learned from, to say that they are so empathetic and so good with people. Jennifer Summerfield: Yes, it’s a hard skill, such a hard skill, but it’s so important. Melissa Breau: Absolutely. Well, thank you so much for coming on the podcast Jen. Jennifer Summerfield: No problem. I’ve had a great time! Melissa Breau: And thanks to our listeners for tuning in! We’ll be back next week with Nancy Tucker, to talk about getting better door behaviors. Don’t miss it. If you haven’t already, subscribe to our podcast in iTunes or the podcast app of your choice to have our next episode automatically downloaded to your phone as soon as it becomes available. CREDITS: Today’s show is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Special thanks to Denise Fenzi for supporting this podcast. Music provided royalty-free by BenSound.com; the track featured here is called “Buddy.” Audio editing provided by Chris Lang and transcription written by CLK Transcription Services. Thanks again for tuning in -- and happy training!

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KSCO Pet Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 18:06

Meet Your Hosts

Doggie Dish Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2015 12:12

Meet your trainers Laura Bourhenne & Kim Rinehardt discuss how they met and how each of them got into dog training. Laura graduated from Moorpark College's Exotic Animal Training & Management Program where she learned about animal husbandry, Operant Conditioning, Classical Conditioning and everything else that was helpful in reaching her goals of becoming an animal trainer. From there she took a seasonal job at the Animal Show at Universal Studios. Shortly after beginning that job she received a call from a family in Santa Monica asking her to train their pot-bellied pig. They also had dogs, and then got a few birds as well. Thus, began her training pets for private clients. Once her stint at Universal Studios was up she continued building her business focusing on dog and pig behavior so she could help people live a rewarding life with their pets. Laura has competed in agility, nosework and dabbled in herding to better understand those instincts (also just for fun). Laura earned her certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, is an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Kim Rinehardt's life with dogs began as a groomer and obedience competitor. Her obvious natural instincts led others to begin asking her for help with their own dogs. This started her on the path to becoming a professional dog trainer. During her dog training career she also worked at a dog rehab facility where she worked with dogs in the pool to help them gain strength and confidence. Kim has competed in grooming competitions, agility, nosework and she too, has dabbled in herding. Kim earned her certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, is a Supporting Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Kim & Laura met through a mutual friend after Laura's pitbull suddenly passed away and shortly thereafter Kim found a stray pitbull. When nobody claimed the stray pitbull their mutual friend put them in touch and Laura adopted Stoney. Kim & Laura have been close friends ever since.

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Episode 20 - Pam Dennison

Roundabout: Creative Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2015 42:47

On this episode we talk with Pam Dennison. Pam is the author of 6 books, including, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Positive Dog Training, How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong, and Bringing Light to Shadow: A Dog Trainer’s Diary. Pam also has three videos available, The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for Aggressive & Reactive Dogs, Training the Whistle Recall, and The Magic of Shaping. Pam is a member of the Dog Writer’s Association of America and is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

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Multiple Stressful Triggers & My Dog Falls Apart! Guest Ana Melara

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2014

My dog can only handle one stressful trigger at a time, when we hit 2 my dog begins to lose it and at 3 triggers my dog falls apart? What is Trigger Stacking? How can I help my dog behave when faced with multiple stress triggers with ease? How can I behave when my dog is faced with multiple stress triggers? Ana Melara, CPDT-KA Ana has been working with dogs and their families for almost 2 decades, originally in NYC and for more than 13 years here in Colorado. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and member of the (APDT) Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of (IAABC) International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is a Canine Good Citizen evaluator. She keeps herself current by attending various workshops, seminars and conferences. Her training techniques are founded on praise-based, dog-friendly methods, and a fundamental belief that, as their guardians, we are responsible for their well-being and training. Whether she is teaching basic manners, agility, puppy socialization, potty training or addressing a dog’s aggression issues, Ana stresses to all of her human clients the profound importance that their gentle leadership plays in their dog’s training. Ana also donates her time and services to various rescue organizations in the Denver Metro Area. • Contact Phone Number: 303-238-DOGS(3647) • Contact Email: info@trainingwithgrace.com • Website: www.TrainingWithGrace.com Empowering people to know what they know about their animals. Dr. Andi works with the energy/force/information in animals bodies to allow for magical changes that are possible for each one. This information allows owners to make different choices about the care of their animals from puppy classes to yearly vaccinations and to senior care and beyond. What if their is a time and a place for every kind of treatment from homeopathy to energy work to surgical intervention to traditional medicine to diet changes? With the current shift in how we view animals in our lives, often being our children, have you noticed that the information has become overwhelming as to what a parent should do….what if the “should” could go away, and we could function from what will work for each animal and the family they live with. Join Dr. Andi each week for more magical possibilities for you and your animals. www.HarpersRidge.com DrAndi@HarpersRidge.com 303-518-3688

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Training Differences: Puppy vs. Adult vs. Rescue Dogs with Special Guest Ana Melara

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2014

Training a puppy? Training an adult dog? Training a rescue dog? What differences can I expect? Ana Melara, CPDT-KA Ana has been working with dogs and their families for almost 2 decades, originally in NYC and for more than 13 years here in Colorado. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and member of the (APDT) Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of (IAABC) International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is a Cani ne Good Citizen evaluator. She keeps herself current by attending various workshops, seminars and conferences. Her training techniques are founded on praise-based, dog-friendly methods, and a fundamental belief that, as their guardians, we are responsible for their well-being and training. Whether she is teaching basic manners, agility, puppy socialization, potty training or addressing a dogs aggression issues, Ana stresses to all of her human clients the profound importance that their gentle leadership plays in their dogs training. Ana also donates her time and services to various rescue organizations in the Denver Metro Area. Ana can be reached by sending her a note, emailing Ana@TrainingWithGrace.com, or calling 303-238-DOGS(3647). You can also visit her website at www.TrainingWIthGrace.com. Have you ever wanted to have a magic wand to change anything including the health and happiness of your animal? Join Dr. Andi Harper as she introduces you to animal care and her animal magic using the Access Consciousness tools! For more information on Dr. Andi please visit www.HarpersRidge.com

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What is this Positive-Based Dog Training, EXACTLY? with Guest Ana Melara

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2014

What is positive-based dog training? What does that look like? What is a balanced approach dog training? What other dog training techniques are out their? Which technique is going to work the best for my dog, my family, my life and living? Ana Melara, CPDT-KA Ana has been working with dogs and their families for almost 2 decades, originally in NYC and for more than 13 years here in Colorado. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and member of the (APDT) Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of (IAABC) International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is a Canine Good Citizen evaluator. She keeps herself current by attending various workshops, seminars and conferences. Her training techniques are founded on praise-based, dog-friendly methods, and a fundamental belief that, as their guardians, we are responsible for their well-being and training. Whether she is teaching basic manners, agility, puppy socialization, potty training or addressing a dogs aggression issues, Ana stresses to all of her human clients the profound importance that their gentle leadership plays in their dogs training. Ana also donates her time and services to various rescue organizations in the Denver Metro Area. Ana can be reached by sending her a note, emailing Ana@TrainingWithGrace.com, or calling 303-238-DOGS(3647). You can also visit her website atwww.TrainingWIthGrace.com.

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Manner, Manners, Manners…..Why is training your dog important? Guest Ana Melara