Podcasts about behavior vets

Meet Anamarie Johnson! She was one of my first hires at School For The Dogs nearly a decade ago. She recently got her PhD, and she'd coming on to join me as a co-host! Me= Annie Grossman, dog trainer, business owner, human. I started this podcast in 2018. I had to take a little time off, mostly because... I was working on a book! It comes out next week! Learn more at SchoolForTheDogs.com/book. It's called How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science and much of it stems from conversations that started on this podcast. In this episode, we talked about some of the crazy drama that's been going on, most of it having to do with positive-reinforcement pros and those trainers are positive-reinforcement adjacent going at each other online. Characters include Michael Shikashio, Zak George, Ivan Balabanov, Behavior Vets, Eileen Anderson, and Jo-Rosie Haffenden, among others. Anamarie and I come to the conclusion that a lot of the pros don't know how to interpret science, and are basically just talking to each other since the majority of dog owners have no idea that dog training has anything to do with science to begin with. I recently renamed the podcast to match the book's title: How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science. I think it is fitting for the new format because Anamarie can be the science and I can be... the love? Or something. Along with the new title came an amazing new theme song, by Sam Swinnerton, who recently KILLED IT on The Tonight Show! See here. Also: I'm hosting a mini-conference on Sept. 7 at School For The Dogs in NYC (and also online). Registration closes Sept. 4. Learn more at ShoolForTheDogs.com/event. See you next week! x Annie

In this episode, Casey and Ferdie explores how to teach relaxation as an essential skill for pet dogs to learn in the modern world. We discuss:Obedience vs relaxation trainingBody language that helps clients recognize a truly relaxed dog vs one who may appear calm and quiet but isn't relaxedPreparing and executing relaxation exercisesA comparison of different relaxation exercises"Relaxation Sandwiches" and the "Fulfillment Funnel"Casey Matthews (Lomonaco), KPA CTP, FDM, FFCP (Trainer) is a behavior consultant at Behavior Vets. Casey has spent over two decades helping dogs and their families live more joyfully together. Casey started her training career operating Rewarding Behaviors Dog Training in Binghamton, New York. She has also served as the Director of Behavior and Training Programs at two different animal shelters in upstate New York. In addition to training, Casey has contributed to numerous print and online publications about dog behavior and training as both an editor and an author, including Dogster, Dog Star Daily, Karen Pryor Clicker Training, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, and The Huffington Post. Casey is a former Board member for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and has presented at numerous workshops and shelters throughout the country. In her spare time, Casey enjoys knitting, playing video games, cooking, watching sports, or snuggling and playing games with her Senior Chow mix, Austin.Learn more about Casey here.Links:Stressed Out to Chilled Out - Canine Relaxation (self-paced course)Really Real Relaxation Protocol by Suzanne ClothierDr. Karen Overall Protocol for RelaxationChill Out Fido by Nan ArthurFired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out by Laura VanArendonk BaughRelaxation demo by Bobbie BhambreeContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars Email Ferdie at ferdie@behaviorvets.com

In this episode, Bobbie and Ferdie discuss the Resilience Rainbow framework and various ways to apply it for shelter dogs. We discuss:How the Resilience Rainbow framework was created.Applying the Resilience Rainbow to shelter dogsSniffaris and decompression for shelter dogsPhysiological and behavioral changes related to resilienceBobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and the Director of Education at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. While there, she implemented behavior modification programs for dogs who had been surrendered by the public or seized by Humane Law Enforcement. In 2007, Bobbie joined the Humane Society of Westchester, spending the next nine years as their shelter trainer. She created and implemented training and enrichment programs for the dogs, counseled adopters, trained volunteers, participated in community outreach programs, and performed evaluations.Learn more about Bobbie here.Links:July 12-14, 2024: CONTROL UNLEASHED CONFERENCEhttps://www.unleashtherainbow.com/August 3-4, 2024: The Resilience Framework - Pittsburgh, PAhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-resilience-framework-pittsburgh-pa-tickets-845230014727?aff=oddtdtcreatorSeptember 18-20, 2024: APDT Annual Conferencehttps://www.apdtconference.com/A Framework for Behavior Modification and Training Plans to Help Build and Maintain Resilience: The Resilience Rainbowhttps://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/the-resilience-rainbow/Maddie's University Free On-Demand Webinar: Resilience Conditioning for Shelter Dogshttps://university.maddiesfund.org/products/resilience-conditioning-for-shelter-dogs-building-bounce-back-for-life-in-the-real-world-ondemand  Patricia McConnell's blogs on resilience from 2015:https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/the-boy-who-was-raised-as-a-doghttps://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/resilience-can-we-increase-it-in-dogsExamples for shelter dogs:LATTESocial support and agencyBehavior plan for Chewy - Biting related to arousalTheme music composed and performed by Andy SellsContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars Email Ferdie at ferdie@behaviorvets.com

In episode 76, Marissa Martino interviews Dr. Kathy Murphy on the art and neuroscience of puppy socialization. Dr. Murphy explores some common myths about puppy socialization, explains what is happening from a neuroscience perspective, why that matters to us (and the puppies), and how to support our puppies during this critical time. It's a MUST listen! Get ready for some mindset shifts. Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. Dr Murphy founded and is now the Director of, Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach platform for the animal behavior and training community), which focuses on translating neuroscientific information into practical and useful information for people interested in animal behavior. To maximize the impact of her diverse interests and skill set, Dr. Murphy teamed up with Behavior Vets in 2022 when she took up the position of Chief Scientific Officer, now the CEO. Dr Murphy lives in the UK with her husband Elliot and their 4 dogs.   

In this episode, Claire Cario (MA, CPDT-KA, FFCT) was tasked to train Queenie, an intensely dog-reactive cattle dog, in New York City. Queenie's over-the-top reactions became a scary safety risk as she redirected a bite towards her human guardian. Listen to how Claire expertly guided Queenie's mom to find safety and stability in a highly unpredictable environment. Claire's bio:Claire F. Cario has been working within the animal welfare and veterinary medicine fields since 2001. She received her MA in the Advanced Psychology of Animal Behavior and Conservation in 2008. The most rewarding aspect of her work is strengthening the human-animal bond and seeing her clients achieve a deeper understanding of their dog's communication, motivations and behaviors.Claire started her own business in 2009 and since then, has supervised, managed, and trained animal behavior staff across all sectors of the animal behavior world, developed curriculum for training programs for training schools, municipal shelters, and therapy dog programs, given webinars on canine behavior topics, built behavior assessment systems, and developed individualized behavior training plans for dogs displaying a wide variety of behavior concerns. She is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and a Fear Free Certified Professional. Currently Claire is a Behavior Consultant for Behavior Vets of NYC and an instructor at CATCH Academy. Prior to this, she spent three years as the Private Trainer Manager at School For the Dogs in NYC, four years as the Behavior and Enrichment Assistant Manager at Animal Care Centers of NYC, three years as a behavior consultant on the ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team, six years as the executive trainer and coordinator for The Good Dog Foundation. Click here for more about Claire Cario.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

This is PART 2 of a 2-episode interview with Lauren Novack, who discusses her graduate research about the science and social validity of companion animal welfare. If animals can't talk to us, how do we really know if the treatments we employ and behavior change we strive for is actually doing good for companion animals? In Part 2, we discuss:Adding more choice in trainingDetecting pain and how it affects behaviorHeart rate, heart rate variability, and its potential as a measure for affective stateThe potential to measure an animal's emotional affect before, during, and after interventionLauren's bio:Lauren Novack has a Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis with a specialization in Companion Animal Behavior from Hunter College. Applied Behavior Analysis is the science of behavior, which focuses on the identification of environmental conditions that cause behavior and the development of evidence-based behavior interventions. Her research focuses on the intersection between animal welfare and behavior interventions for companion animals. She is a Behavior Analyst, Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and Family Paws Parent Educator.Lauren founded dog walking and training company Lauren's Leash in 2011 which she operated in Manhattan through 2018 before joining Behavior Vets. She creates custom behavior intervention plans for dogs (and their people) who have been diagnosed with neophobia, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, various types of aggression, and separation anxiety. In addition to her work with private clients, Lauren offers education through Behavior Vets, professional organizations including the International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and both professional and academic conferences.Links:Novack, L.I.; Schnell-Peskin, L.; Feuerbacher, E.; Fernandez, E.J. The Science and Social Validity of Companion Animal Welfare: Functionally Defined Parameters in a Multidisciplinary Field. Animals 2023, 13, 1850.Constructional Aggression Treatment 4- Part Webinar Series with Lauren Novack and Kellie Sisson Snider (MS)Gait analysis by Gemma Hodson: https://www.dynamicdog.co.uk/ 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

This is PART 1 of a 2-episode interview with Lauren Novack, who discusses her graduate research about the science and social validity of companion animal welfare. If animals can't talk to us, how do we really know if the treatments we employ and behavior change we strive for is actually doing good for companion animals? In Part 1, we discuss:"Freedom From" to "The 5 Domains"The challenges of objectively measuring animal welfareBehavioral variabilityDegrees of freedom and the enhanced choice modelHow our values affect the way we trainLauren's bio:Lauren Novack has a Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis with a specialization in Companion Animal Behavior from Hunter College. Applied Behavior Analysis is the science of behavior, which focuses on the identification of environmental conditions that cause behavior and the development of evidence-based behavior interventions. Her research focuses on the intersection between animal welfare and behavior interventions for companion animals. She is a Behavior Analyst, Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and Family Paws Parent Educator.Lauren founded dog walking and training company Lauren's Leash in 2011 which she operated in Manhattan through 2018 before joining Behavior Vets. She creates custom behavior intervention plans for dogs (and their people) who have been diagnosed with neophobia, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, various types of aggression, and separation anxiety. In addition to her work with private clients, Lauren offers education through Behavior Vets, professional organizations including the International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and both professional and academic conferences.Links:Novack, L.I.; Schnell-Peskin, L.; Feuerbacher, E.; Fernandez, E.J. The Science and Social Validity of Companion Animal Welfare: Functionally Defined Parameters in a Multidisciplinary Field. Animals 2023, 13, 1850. Constructional Aggression Treatment 4- Part Webinar Series with Lauren Novack and Kellie Sisson Snider (MS)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

In this episode, Marge Rogers joins Ferdie and Bobbie Bhambree to discuss her expert insider's take on how to implement Dr. Karen Overall's protocols for relaxation, deference, and take a breath. We discuss:Benefits of biofeedback exercisesThe Protocol for Relaxation by Dr. OverallThe Protocol for Deference vs Social ReferencingTeaching Take a Breath and how to use itMarge's bio:Marge Rogers (she/her) co-authored the veterinary behaviorist-recommended book Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It. She holds certifications through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a behavior consultant (Canine) and a Professional Dog Trainer. Marge is also a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor and a Certified Fear Free Professional. She is a popular and engaging speaker with a passion for sharing her knowledge and experiences. Marge has presented for Conference Unleashed, The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Behavior Vets, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine (Behavior), Appalachian State University (Veterinary Technology Program), local veterinary clinics, libraries, businesses, and dog sports clubs.Links:Protocol for Relaxation: A Trainer's Guide to Practical Application (webinar)Shape Your Puppy's Future: What Modern Day Socialization Looks Like (webinar)https://rewardedbehaviorcontinues.comPuppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do ItProtocol for RelaxationChampion of My Heart - Relaxation Protocol Audio FilesProtocol for Deference (aka Social Referencing - as Marge prefers to call it)Take a BreathTheme music composed and performed by Andy SellsContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars

In this episode, Kimberly McRae and Ursa Acree take us on an RV journey through Mexico with Hazel, a 9 year old rescue German Shepherd who suffers from extreme anxiety among other issues both medical and behavioral. Kimberly packed her life into an RV with her two dogs Hazel and Taco. In the beginning, Hazel was paralyzed with fear in unfamiliar environments and was ready to resign to living an isolated, couch potato lifestyle. Hazel is now living a life as an international traveler, facing challenges head-on with tools she has learned through ethical training and supported by the right medication and care team. Kimberly's bio:Kimberly is a former CPDT-KA and Fear Free dog trainer who owned and operated a Denver, CO-based dog training company and worked as a behavior coordinator in non-profit animal sheltering. Kimberly is a dog-obsessed behavior enthusiast and experienced project manager, digital nomading as a Director for Behavior Vets. Kimberly has roots in Denver, CO and Louisville, KY, but has been traveling throughout Mexico with her two dogs in all of 2023. Click here for more about Kimberly McRaeUrsa's bio:Ursa Acree is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and Fear Free Certified Trainer. She founded Canis Major Training in 2016 which operated as the premier training, board and train, and daycare facility of Denver, CO through 2021. She is currently the Director of Training at Behavior Vets. Click here for more about Ursa AcreeLinks:Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior, and Evolution by Raymond and Lorna CoppingerTheme music composed and performed by Andy SellsContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars

In this episode, Jen Abrams tells us why we shouldn't lie to our dogs and how to repair the damage to the trust in the human-dog relationship. We discuss:Why anxiety needs informationLong-term effects of lying to your dogUsing clear communication and predictor cuesHow to repair the damage to your relationship after trust is brokenJen's bio:Jen Abrams is an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB) through the Animal Behavior Society, a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) and a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) with a masters degree (MA) in Animal Behavior & Conservation from Hunter College. She has an ongoing interest in canine cognition research and hopes to contribute to the field with future studies and data collection. Jen has been a Behavior Consultant with Behavior Vets since December 2020; prior to Behavior Vets she worked for nearly a decade with Animal Care Centers of NYC, New York City's only open-admission, full-service animal shelter, in roles including Behavior Program Manager and Director of Animal Welfare. A committed New Yorker, Jen lives in Brooklyn and finds great value in helping dogs adjust to the difficult city environment, where everything is always a little too close and a little too fast and where a rush of stimuli hit you like a wall the moment you walk out your front door.Click here for more about Jen AbramsLinks:Maia Huff-Owen (CSAT)Consent test petting video by Eileen AndersonWebinars by Jen Abrams:Easy DIY Food EnrichmentConfessions of a Dog Trainer: The Human Experience of Dealing with Behavior Challenges in PetsThey Said What?!?! A Guardian's Guide to Canine Body LanguageTwo Truths and a Lie: How More Truth Can Reduce Your Dog's AnxietyPublications:Trazodone as a mediator of transitional stress in a shelter: Effects on illness, length of stay, and outcome - ScienceDirect Theme music composed and performed by Andy SellsContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars

In this episode, Ursa Acree and I share our journeys to becoming dog trainers and some valuable insights learned along the way. We discuss:The value of good mentorsBalancing animal and human needsBeing a good communicatorHoning your training skills with shelter dogsThe Behavior Vets Practicum ProgramUrsa's bio:Ursa Acree is our Director of Training at Behavior Vets. She has run her own dog training company called Canis Major Training in Denver, CO and has many years of experience working with animal shelters, including being the Behavior Manager for the Kentucky Humane Society and Behavior Manager at the Dumb Friends League in CO. Links:Behavior Vets Practicum ProgramPat Miller Peaceable PawsKathy Sdao Bright Spot Dog TrainingDogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior, and Evolution by Raymond Coppinger and Lorna CoppingerTheme music composed and performed by Andy SellsContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars

In this episode, Taylor Kelly describes how increasing predictability in social situations for Stella, a fearful and anxious chocolate lab-beagle mix, along with traditional desensitization and counterconditioning techniques, helped Stella feel safer about meeting new people in her home. Listen to how Taylor helped Stella and her human mom incorporate predictable routines and creative predictor cues that reduced the uncertainty and panic of meeting new visitors in her home. Taylor's bio:Taylor Kelly, a Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets, has an MA in Animal Behavior and Conservation from Hunter College and is a certified Fear Free Trainer. Before joining the Behavior Vets team as a behavior consultant, Taylor spent several years working at Animal Care Centers of NYC, the only open admissions shelter located in the city. Working as the canine behavior supervisor and then manager, she oversaw the canine enrichment program, conducted behavioral assessments and their basic training programs. Taylor also assisted in adoption of rabbits from the shelter, counseling and educating the public on rabbit ownership. Taylor began volunteering with Long Island Rabbit Rescue in 2013 where she adopted two of her rabbits, and has been dedicated to educating the public on both canine and rabbit behavior since then. Click here for more about Taylor KellyLinks:Interested in learning more about the Treat/Retreat game that Taylor mentioned? Learn more about it here: Treat/Retreat Overview with Suzanne ClothierContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars

In this episode, Adele Shaw shares her journey in horse training and teaches us how to get started with low-stress husbandry for horses. We discuss:Adele's journey from traditional to reward-based trainingLetting go of perfection and accepting mistakes for better welfareFinding a supportive communityThe value of building trust with horsesLow-stress husbandry exercises to start withAdele's bio:Adele Shaw (Certified Equine Behavior Consultant) is an internationally recognized horsemanship mentor, behavior consultant, and trainer focused on creating a positive relationship between horse and human through science-based training and care practices. Drawn to horses labeled as “trouble makers” and “lost causes” from an early age, Adele has always had a passion for understanding the “why” behind behavior and a deep desire to help horses find their way back to wellness. This holistic approach examines the horse's environment, lifestyle, and physical and mental soundness to ensure that the horses are not simply surviving, but truly thriving in their life and relationship with their human caretakers. As a teacher, Adele is supportive and understanding of both horse and human, and tailors her lessons to provide the most personalized, accessible, and ethically minded coaching possible. Her approach goes beyond method: by offering flexible training and care systems, the wellbeing of the horse and the empowerment of the student always remain the primary goals.In addition to her hands-on work with specialized rehabilitation cases at her ranch in Texas, Adele maintains an active role in the equestrian community through her clinics, online student programs, courses, blog, podcast, and social media outreach. As she connects with students across the globe, Adele remains dedicated to making information on behavior science, positive reinforcement, LIMA principles, the humane hierarchy, and species appropriate care practices accessible and achievable for every horse owner through The Willing Equine.Janna Dewey's bio:Janna works at Behavior Vets of Colorado as a Behavior Consultant and therapist, specializing in those having difficulty living or working with the animals in their lives. Janna earned a B.A. in Psychology and a Minor in Theatre from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL. She also holds a Master's in Counseling from Regis University and is also a Certified Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner through University of Denver. Janna is a Certified Professional Bird Trainer (CPBT-KA) through the International Avian Trainers Certification Board.Links:https://www.thewillingequine.com/https://www.instagram.com/thewillingequine/https://www.youtube.com/thewillingequinehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thewillingequinehttps://www.facebook.com/thewillingequineContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars

In this episode, Jen Abrams helps an unpredictable Bracco Italiano named Mars transform from exhibiting fear-based aggression to quiet relaxation. Mars and his devoted companion Emily had a rocky journey from Florida to Indiana before eventually landing in Brooklyn, NY. Immediately upon moving to Brooklyn, Emily found Behavior Vets and Jen through a referral by her vet. Listen to how Jen created a behavior plan that helped Mars find the confidence to navigate the city streets safely and make new friends.  Jen's bio:Jen Abrams is an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB) through the Animal Behavior Society, a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) and a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) with a masters degree (MA) in Animal Behavior & Conservation from Hunter College. She has an ongoing interest in canine cognition research and hopes to contribute to the field with future studies and data collection. Jen has been a Behavior Consultant with Behavior Vets since December 2020; prior to Behavior Vets she worked for nearly a decade with Animal Care Centers of NYC, New York City's only open-admission, full-service animal shelter, in roles including Behavior Program Manager and Director of Animal Welfare. A committed New Yorker, Jen lives in Brooklyn and finds great value in helping dogs adjust to the difficult city environment, where everything is always a little too close and a little too fast and where a rush of stimuli hit you like a wall the moment you walk out your front door. Click here for more about Jen AbramsLinks:Webinars by Jen Abrams:Easy DIY Food Enrichment Confessions of a Dog Trainer: The Human Experience of Dealing with Behavior Challenges in PetsThey Said What?!?! A Guardian's Guide to Canine Body Language Two Truths and a Lie: How More Truth Can Reduce Your Dog's Anxiety Publications:Trazodone as a mediator of transitional stress in a shelter: Effects on illness, length of stay, and outcome - ScienceDirect 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

We compress the crap out of our dogs by putting them in situations that are not natural to them. This is not to say they are bad situations but they require a lot out of our dogs to handle the stimuli among other variables. Yes, over time many dogs become desensitized to all these situations, I would agree as my dogs age they become extremely comfortable and happy in their regular trial environments. However, we can help them bounce back to their baseline quicker and be more resilient if we give them a chance to decompress. I know as humans many of us understand how great we feel after we go for a walk, get a massage, take a breather, unwind etc. Our dogs need this opportunity too, they need to do things that make them feel good like sniffing, running, jumping, shredding, digging and climbing and we need to be offering this to them every chance we get, especially after a long day at a trial, seminar or training. Here is the episode where Julie and I discuss compression https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-q-coach-pod-mindset-coaching-for-handlers-with/id1577589463?i=1000616100043 Here is the episode where the Behavior Vets discuss the Resilient Rainbow and the 7 domains https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worry-less-wag-more-the-behavior-vets-podcast/id1599111429?i=1000599727804 Sarah Stremming's podcast on the same topic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cog-dog-radio/id1128562867?i=1000613240024

In this discussion all about resilience for our dogs (and their humans) Bobbie and Sarah discuss the Resilience Rainbow framework. This framework was developed by Bobbie Bhambree and Dr Kathy Murphy. Read more about the Resilience Rainbow here: https://iaabcjournal.org/the-resilience-rainbow/ Attend the Resilience Rainbow tour: Madison, NJ (in-person) May 20 & 21, 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-rainbow-tour-madison-nj-tickets-499130140687 Nova Scotia, Canada (in-person) May 27 & 28, 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-rainbow-tour-nova-scotia-canada-tickets-499100080777 Denver, CO (in-person and virtual) June 3 & 4, 2023 To attend in person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-rainbow-tour-denver-co-tickets-499040693147 To attend virtually: https://behaviorvets.mylearnworlds.com/course/resilience-rainbow-seminar Madison, WI (in-person) June 10 & 11, 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-rainbow-tour-madison-wi-tickets-558098506657 Asheville, NC (in-person) December 9 & 10, 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-rainbow-tour-asheville-nc-tickets-541560220197 Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon, neuroscientist, and Chief Scientific Officer at Behavior Vets. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two postgraduate clinical qualifications. In 2009 she was awarded a highly prestigious Wellcome Research Training Fellowship to study for her Ph.D., in Behavioral Neuroscience, at The Queens College, University of Oxford, UK. She subsequently worked in the USA as an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Anesthesiology at the Icahn School of Medicine NYC and is now back in the UK and Director of Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach platform for the animal behavior and training community). Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is the Director of Education and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. While there, she implemented behavior modification programs for dogs who had been surrendered by the public or seized by Humane Law Enforcement. In 2007, Bobbie joined the Humane Society of Westchester, spending the next nine years as their shelter trainer. She created and implemented training and enrichment programs for the dogs, counseled adopters, trained volunteers, participated in community outreach programs, and performed evaluations. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

It's an awful feeling knowing that the dog who is the love of your life can be scared and aggressive towards other people. In this case story, a 110 lb pitbull-mastiff X named Eli is a total mush with the humans he loves, but getting to know him is not so easy. Due to unfortunate accidents, there were a few bites towards other people. Listen to how Behavior Vets' Director of Training Ursa Acree (CDBC) helps her client develop a training and management plan to prevent bites and help Eli feel safer around strangers. Ursa's bio:Ursa Acree is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and Fear Free Certified Trainer. She founded Canis Major Training in 2016 which operated as the premier training, board and train, and daycare facility of Denver, CO through 2021. She is currently the Director of Training at Behavior Vets. In addition to her experience working with private clients, Ursa has extensive experience working with animals in need. She was the Behavior Manager for the Kentucky Humane Society from 2007 to 2010 and the Behavior Manager at the Dumb Friends League from 2010 to 2013. While in those roles Ursa worked with clients to prevent relinquishments due to behavior issues, implemented changes to reduce stress and improve animal adoptability, and trained shelter staff and volunteers in enrichment, body language, humane handling, husbandry, and training. From 2013 to 2015 she did behavior and nutrition research with Hill's Pet Nutrition as a Behavior Technician. She was responsible for animal husbandry and handling in addition to training animals to participate in preference assessments of new foods.More about UrsaLinks:Treat-Retreat by Suzanne ClothierTheme music composed and performed by Andy SellsContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

What happens when a strange behavior your dog does becomes unhealthy and maladaptive to her quality of life? Strange animal behaviors (from a human perspective) can sometimes be funny or cute, but not in this case. This is the case of Maggie the border collie-golden retriever X who was determined to interact with almost every rock she came across. Learn how Megan Ramirez (KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA) approached this case with some out-of-the-box thinking and Dr. Karen Overall's Protocol for Relaxation in order to teach Maggie how to enjoy hiking. Megan's Bio:Megan Ramirez (KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA) has been training dogs for a little over 10 years now and is a 2018 graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy and also holds a certification from the Council of Certified Professional Dog Trainers.  Prior to working for Behavior Vets, Megan worked for a training facility in Alabama as well as Alabama's only veterinary behaviorist.  Megan lives with her husband, 2 Maine Coons: Pavlov and Skinner, Great Dane: Xaver, Mini Dachshund: Wiener Schnitzel and Whippets: Rim Shot and Legato.  In her spare time Megan enjoys hiking and competing in dog sports such as: flyball, dock diving, lure coursing and conformation. More about Megan Ramirez.Links:Dr. Karen Overall's Protocol for RelaxationMaggie's Training Journey VideoTheme music composed and performed by Andy SellsContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

What do you do when you move in with the love of your life but your dog and your partner's dog are fighting? Intra-dog aggression in the same household is one of the most difficult and dangerous behavior problems to manage. The fighting between the dogs can also cause a strain in your relationship with your partner. Is it possible to make two individual dogs with their own emotions and desires to like each other? Learn how Shannon Erickson (CPDT-KA) helped her clients achieve peaceful coexistence with Elliot, a 6 year-old yellow lab, and Oleo, a 12 year-old cattle dog through a systematic approach involving safety management, behavior modification training, and building resilience. Shannon's Bio:Shannon  Erickson (CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Trainer) is a Behavior Consultant and the Marketing and Content Manager at Behavior Vets. She is passionate about helping dogs and their families and specializes in education and ensuring that good information is readily available to every pet guardian. Before joining our team, Shannon was the Midwest Regional Training Mentor for Petsmart, where she collaborated on building class curricula and bringing training content to the public.More about Shannon Erickson Links:https://behaviorvetsco.com/For more about building resilience:Podcast Episode: Dr. Kathy Murphy and Bobbie Bhambree Present a Framework to Build Resilience in Companion AnimalsBhambree, B. and K. Murphy. A Framework for Behavior Modification and Training Plans to Help Build and Maintain Resilience. The IAABC Journal. Feb 2023. Issue 26.Dive deeper into intra-dog aggression with Michael Shikashio:Podcast Episode: Michael Shikashio (CDBC) on Treating Dog-Dog AggressionContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

In this episode, the amazing team of Dr. Kathy Murphy and Bobbie Bhambree discuss how they developed the Resilience Rainbow, a framework to build resilience in dogs and other companion animals, and how it works. We discuss:What is resilience and what it looks likeThe stress response cycle and the HPA axisSeven domains of the Resilience Rainbow:PredictabilityDecompressionCompleting the stress cycleMental and physical well-beingSafety and securitySocial supportAgencyDr. Kathy Murphy's bio:Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and Laboratory Animal Science.Bobbie Bhambree's bio:Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is the Director of Education and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. While there, she implemented behavior modification programs for dogs who had been surrendered by the public or seized by Humane Law Enforcement. In 2007, Bobbie joined the Humane Society of Westchester, spending the next nine years as their shelter trainer. She created and implemented training and enrichment programs for the dogs, counseled adopters, trained volunteers, participated in community outreach programs, and performed evaluations.Links:Bhambree, B. and K. Murphy. A Framework for Behavior Modification and Training Plans to Help Build and Maintain Resilience. The IAABC Journal. Feb 2023. Issue 26. https://iaabcjournal.org/the-resilience-rainbow/Resilience Rainbow Tour 2023Madison, NJ: May 20-21Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada: May 27-28Denver, CO: June 3-4https://behaviorvets.com/https://www.facebook.com/neuroscienceisawesome/The Education of Will: Healing a Dog, Facing My Fears, Reclaiming My Life by Dr. Patricia McConnell - read about Dr. McConnell's own story of resilience and adventure with her border collie named Will. Podcast with Sarah Stremming on decompression walksContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

In this episode, guest host Lauren Novack (MS, ACDBC, KPA-CTP, FPPE) interviews Ferdie Yau (MA, CPDT-KA) about ethology, working in wildlife conservation, and lessons learned from training exotic species. We discuss:The ethological perspective on animal behaviorFunctional breeding Being a trainer at Central Park Zoo and an ecologist for NYCLessons learned from training exotic species Ferdie's bio:Ferdie Yau (MA, CPDT-KA) is the host of Behavior Vets' "Worry Less, Wag More" podcast and the Director of Shelter & Community Outreach. He has an MA in Conservation Biology from Columbia University and a BS in Natural Resource Ecology and Management from the University of Michigan. Ferdie was a zookeeper and trainer both the Central Park Zoo and Bronx Zoo from 2002 to 2005, and trained dozens of exotic species including California sea lions, river otters, Arctic foxes and polar bears. He is the Staff Trainer at the Humane Society of Westchester and an instructor at CATCH Canine Trainers Academy. Ferdie studies urban coyote behavior and population dynamics with the Gotham Coyote Project. Links:More about Lauren NovackMore about Ferdie YauGotham Coyote ProjectNYC Coyote Diet Study Evidence of variable dog genetic ancestry influencing coyote behavior in NYC?Contact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

In this episode, Dr. E'Lise Christensen (DVM, DACVB) and Laura Rhodes share the story behind the evolution of Behavior Vets and why building resilience is our focus for helping animals and humans. We discuss:The value of building a community for behavioral care.The growth and evolution of Behavior Vets.Building a supportive and welcoming team culture builds resilience to adversity."You are not alone" and supporting people through the toughest decision.Building resilience for animals and wanting it for people. * Correction: There are less than 100 veterinary behaviorists certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists but there are some certified by other organizations internationally. There are probably less than 500 certified veterinary behaviorists worldwide.* Correction: Dr. C meant to say she grew up next to a farm but not actually on one. Dr. C's bio:Dr. E'Lise Christensen (DVM, DACVB) is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and an international lecturer and author. Dr. C received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2002.Dr C is always working on new ideas to support animals, families, trainers, and veterinary colleagues as they learn more about behavior and manage animals with behavioral disorders. Laura's bio:Laura, a Certified Fear Free™ Professional, is currently pursuing a BA in psychology and plans to study ethology in graduate school. She hopes to one day apply environmental enrichment strategies and animal psychology to improve the welfare of wild animals who have landed in captivity.Laura found her passion for working with animals at a young age and in high school she began volunteering at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado. In pursuit of more hands-on experience, she landed in South Africa where she worked with cheetahs, tigers, elephants, and crocodiles and Costa Rica where she learned the process of rehabilitation and slow release of wildlife.Back home, she worked in the client care department of Community Pet Hospital, a 24-hour emergency service for dogs and cats. Laura joined the team at Behavior Vets in 2018 as a Behavior Technician.Links:More about Dr. CMore about Laura RhodesLearn with Behavior Vets online!Theme music composed and performed by Andy SellsContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

This is the real life story of Freddie, an adorable and mischievous miniature Australian Shepherd pup, who suffered from separation anxiety in NYC. Freddie's humans welcomed him home as a young puppy and were determined to do everything right. But his problems with separation anxiety were beyond what they could handle on their own and they became trapped in their own home. Desperate for help, Freddie's humans sent him to a board and train facility and ended up with a very traumatized pup. Sound familiar? Don't miss this episode if your pet is suffering from separation-related problems. Jenna's bio:New Jersey native Jenna Gallicchio founded Bedminster's premiere training center, All Star Paws Dog Training Academy, which she ran from 2004 until joining Behavior Vets in 2022. She has 20 years of experience teaching group, private, and virtual classes to help dogs struggling with fear, anxiety, and reactivity. She earned her CSAT (Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer) in 2015 and has focused on helping owners whose dogs struggle to be left alone ever since. Jenna is the author of two best selling books, “The Secret To Getting Your Dog To Do What You Want” and “Teach Your Dog To Pee and Poop Outside: Housetraining Made Easy”.  Her programs The Housetraining Made Easy Video Series and the Ring My Bell Program which accompany the books are helping people all over the world to house train their pups. You can also find her as a featured expert on Malena DeMartini's blog “Me, Emmy and Separation Anxiety” and as the expert trainer for Bedminster's own CB Pet Market where she created their two most popular webinar training programs, “Separation Anxiety” and “From Puppy Overwhelm to Puppy Love”.Links:Separation Anxiety Preventionhttps://behaviorvetsnyc.com/Jenna's books:The Secret To Getting Your Dog To Do What You WantTeach Your Dog To Pee and Poop Outside: Housetraining Made EasyContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

In episode 55 of the Paws and Reward Podcast, Marissa and Bobbie Bhambree-Wirkmaa, director of behavior services and a certified dog behavior consultant at Behavior Vets, discuss the Resilience Rainbow and cultivating resilience in our dogs. Resilience is the ability to adapt successfully to, or recover quickly from, stressful events, situations and conditions. What are the 7 domains of resilience conditioning and why are they important for our dogs to learn?

For the debut of "The Behavior Files", a series of real life case studies shared by the Behavior Vets team, Fanna and her client Christina attempt to treat canine compulsive disorder (CCD) exhibited by Rigg, a 1.5 yo bull terrier. Rigg will compulsively chase his tail and chomp at it, to the point of injuring himself or anyone who attempts to interrupt him. According to Tufts University, up to 85% of bull terrier litters will exhibit some form of CCD. Find out the history of Rigg's CCD and how Fanna helps her client manage and treat the very serious disorder. What steps did they take? Will they be successful? What kind of effect does Rigg's CCD have on his quality of life with Christina? Fanna's bio:Fanna Easter is based in Lafayette, Louisiana and has a special focus on separation anxiety and compulsive behaviors. She is a Certified Separation Anxiety Dog Trainer, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Fear Free Animal Trainer and Karen Pryor Academy graduate. She has been instructing dog training group classes and behavior consults for over 30 years. Living with Bull Terriers, Fanna is fascinated by canine obsessive compulsive disorders. Fanna is well known throughout the Bull Terrier world for her extensive knowledge pertaining to CCD and skilled at creating behavior modification programs for extremely challenging CCD cases with great success. Fanna is an industry expert who has been quoted in VICE News, HGTV, Newsweek, Animal Wellness, Dogs Naturally, and Forbes. She is the current Chair for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). Fanna spent 5 years as Petco's National Dog Training Expert where she and her team developed a new positive reinforcement training program that launched nationwide to over 2,000 stores. While at Petco she also created the Petco Dog Training Instructor Program and the Petco separation anxiety course. Additionally, Fanna developed the updated the dog trainer curriculum for Animal Behavior College. Fanna loves Bull Terriers and shares her home with a Miniature Bull Terrier, Eli. When she's not working with animals, Fanna enjoys attending festivals and conformation dog shows and is learning to appreciate yoga and meditation.Links:https://behaviorvets.com/Contact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

This is an excellent episode with another awesome team member from Behavior Vets. For this episode of Fresh Bites on The Bitey End of the Dog, I have an enjoyable conversation with Bobbie Bhambree, the director of behavior services at Behavior Vets, about veterinarian and trainer collaborations. An often important and crucial aspect of working with dogs who have aggression issues is this team approach which includes the dog's guardian, their veterinarian, and the behavior professional or trainer to ensure the best possible outcomes. Bobbie and I discuss a number of key strategies to build these team relationships, and I think you will get some nice takeaways from this episode.  For additional resources on helping dogs with aggression, visit:https://aggressivedog.comHere is the special link to The Aggression in Dogs Master Course and Expert Webinar Bundle. Offer expires on 11/1/22.https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/bundles/the-aggression-in-dogs-master-course-and-expert-webinar-bundleAbout Bobbie:Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is the Director of Behavior Services and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. While there, she implemented behavior modification programs for dogs who had been surrendered by the public or seized by Humane Law Enforcement. In 2007, Bobbie joined the Humane Society of Westchester, spending the next nine years as their shelter trainer. She created and implemented training and enrichment programs for the dogs, counseled adopters, trained volunteers, participated in community outreach programs, and performed evaluations.In 2016, Bobbie joined the North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington, NY as the Director of Pet Behavior. During her tenure there, she managed a team of canine and feline trainers who focused on developing behavior modification and enrichment programs for the animals in the shelter. She also deployed for the ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team to work in the field, supporting the team with dog fighting busts, puppy mill cases, and hoarding cases. In addition to this work, she founded and directed her own company, DogCentric Dog Training, helping people whose pet dogs experienced a wide spectrum of canine behavior issues.Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Kathy Murphy joins the podcast to talk about dogs' brains and how they process information during adolescence. Adolescence can be a difficult stage for both dogs and their humans but having better knowledge on what an adolescent dog is going through can make this stage little more bearable. Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, and Laboratory Animal Science.Dr Murphy founded, and is now Director of, Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach platform for the animal behavior and training community), which focuses on translating neuroscientific information into practical and useful information for people interested in animal behavior. In order to maximize the impact of her diverse interests and skill set, Dr Murphy teamed up with Behavior Vets LLC in 2022 when she took up the position of Chief Scientific Officer.She is now able to focus on her newfound passion for science communication and providing evidence based, up to date, accessible, scientific information to clinicians, animal professionals and their clients, about subjects related to pain, behavior, neurobiology and the many interrelated factors.Barking Brains | FacebookBehavior Vets | FacebookDog behavior training by specialists - NYC Behavior Vets (behaviorvetsnyc.com)Support the show

This is a great episode where I get the chance to chat with a fellow behavior consultant about, well, a whole bunch of topics! Lauren Novack from Behavior Vets joins me in a fantastic conversation where we go down rabbit holes in applied behavior analysis, consent-based training, trauma in dogs, and a whole lot of other behavior geekery. For additional resources on helping dogs with aggression, visit:https://aggressivedog.comHere is the special link to The Aggression in Dogs Master Course and Expert Webinar Bundle. Offer expires on 11/1/22.https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/bundles/the-aggression-in-dogs-master-course-and-expert-webinar-bundleDon't miss out on the third annual Aggression in Dogs Conference  9/30-10/2/22:https://aggressivedog.com/conference/About Lauren:Lauren Novack is an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and Family Paws Parent Educator. She founded and operated dog walking and training company Lauren's Leash in 2011 which she operated in Manhattan through 2018 before joining Behavior Vets. She has had the honor of helping to inform the company's vision, processes, and direction while working with the most challenging dog behavior cases in Manhattan alongside a team of world class veterinarians and trainers. She creates custom behavior intervention plans for dogs (and their people) who have been diagnosed with neophobia, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, various types of aggression, and separation anxiety. In addition to her work with private clients, Lauren offers webinars on various applied behavior analysis topics to animal behavior professionals for Behavior Vets and professional organizations.An insatiable learner, Lauren began her graduate studies at Hunter College's Animal Behavior and Conservation program before transferring to the Applied Behavior Analysis department. After finishing all coursework and accruing 360 supervised hours working with human kiddos, she is one thesis away from her M.S. in ABA. Her research focuses on the intersection between animal welfare and evidence based behavior interventions for companion animals. Lauren serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for Daily Paws, a digital pet brand at Meredith Corporation. Her television appearances include Fox & Friends, Fox5 NY, Fox Philadelphia, and Rachel Ray. She appeared on panels at zoos and rescue organizations and regularly contributes to articles on various online platforms and print media including B.F. Skinner foundation's Operants Magazine, Broadway Barks, NY Mag, Chewy, BarkPost, and The DoDo.Lauren lives in the center of Manhattan with one rescued mixed breed pup (Grayson), one cat (Maui) and one husband. In the rare moments when she's not working or studying, she enjoys exploring Manhattan's concrete and culinary landscape with her family.Support the show

Do you have a dog who is jumping and mouthing a lot? Plays a little too rough? Can't calm down and uses his mouth as a default behavior? This episode is for you! Emily and Libby interview Ferdie Yau of Behavior Vets about the “Shelter Shorts” video series featuring Chewy, a shelter dog with a big arousal biting problem. Shelter Shorts from Behavior Vets: Part 1 - Arousal Biting Pt 1: https://youtu.be/z0xAFKoOKIo Part 2 - Arousal Biting Pt 2: https://youtu.be/W0ByjxeHy58 Part 3 - Nosework: https://youtu.be/3JYbtyAiC5g Part 4 - Cooperative Care: https://youtu.be/mMosZb_3Xto Part 5 - Play and Impulse Control: https://youtu.be/_NbEeq3nw14 Part 6 - Behavior Training Summary: https://youtu.be/ONl-VAWQHqI Part 7 - Choosing the Right Reinforcer: https://youtu.be/kYZg0WKpJIs More about Ferdie: https://behaviorvetsnyc.com/our-team/1421-2/ Arousal with Elisheba Fay: https://www.podtotherescue.com/understanding-arousal.html For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook Pod To The Rescue Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by James Ede of Be Heard. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sdr7/support

In this episode, Evia Russell and I talk about the benefits of cooperative care training and how important it is if you want to keep your pet as healthy as possible. Do you have a pet who panics at the vet clinic? Do you struggle to do routine grooming with your pet? Are you filled with dread every time your pet has a medical issue because they can't be touched by a veterinarian? Fear not! Learn more about cooperative care training and our new virtual Happy Handling program. We discuss:Why cooperative care training should be an essential part of pet careThe difference between a "need" and a "want" in veterinary careBenefits to the human-animal bond through cooperative care trainingGiving animals agency and "Start" and "Stop" button behaviorsShort-term investment for long-term gain for veterinarians and caretakersLaunching our new Happy Handling virtual coaching programEvia's bio:Evia Russell is a CDBC and graduated from Carleton College with a B.A. in Animal Behavior. Evia worked in shelters and rescues before transitioning into the veterinary field. She followed her heart to Colorado where she accepted a position at Behavior Vets. She trained with Debbie Martin, renowned for cooperative care and is also a Fear-Free (TM) Certified Veterinary Professional. Evia is also Fear-Free (TM) Certified, a consultant through the IAABC, and is going to vet school at St George's University starting January of 2023 in order to offer more cooperative handling throughout the veterinary world. Links:Contact Behavior Vets at info@behaviorvets.com if you are interested in the Happy Handling Program!Interesting studies for a deeper dive into cooperative care training:Bertilsson, E., & Johnson Vegh, E. (2019). Animals in control – Start-button case studies. Video On Demand, Karen Pryor Clicker Training. https://video. clickertraining.com/programs/animals-in-control- start-button-case-studies?cid=719162Ramirez, K. (2012). Marine Mammal Training: The History of Training Animals for Medical Behaviors and Keys to Their Success. Veterinary Clinic Exotic Animal Practice, 15, 413-423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2012.06.005Stellato, A.C., Jajou, S., Dewey, C.E., Widowski, T.M., Niel, L. (2019). Effects of a Standardized Four-Week Desensitization and Counter-Conditioning Training Program on Pre-Existing Veterinary Fear in Companion Dogs. Animals, 9, 767. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9100767 Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

I am so excited to announce the launch of season 3. The first episode starts with Ursa Acree! She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and Fear Free Certified Trainer. She is the Training Manager at Behavior Vets in Colorado where she works collaboratively with vet behaviorists and veterinarians specializing in pain. Together they treat the animal holistically addressing the animal's emotional, physical, and behavioral needs. This is why she was the perfect guest to bring on the podcast to discuss just how often pain is affecting our dogs and their behavior.

In this episode, Jen Deane discusses her work in creating prison dog training programs and the transformative power of dogs. Highlights include:How Jen selected the dogs for the programThe power of a dog's unconditional loveThe life lessons the human participants learned from their dogsThe story of Sugar Momma and her trainerHow troubled men and dogs helped each other turn their lives aroundJen's bio:Jennifer Deane is a New Jersey native who lived most of her life in Jacksonville, Florida and now resides in South Carolina. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer working as a remote Behavior Consultant for Behavior Vets. Jen worked with dogs from dog fighting cases, hoarding cases and animal cruelty cases for most of her professional career. Jen has worked with several shelters in Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina in evaluating, placing, and rehabilitating dogs as well as counseling adopters. Although Jen specializes in dogs, specifically pit bulls, Jen has helped many families with both dogs and cats. For three years, Jen ran a prison training program at the county, state and federal levels where inmates were responsible for rehabilitating and training shelter dogs. Jen currently volunteers with Animal Rescue Corps, is on the Board of Directors for the Friends of Bahamas Animals and is on the Board of Directors for the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation. She has presented at the Florida Animal Control Association Conference and has assisted and trained several shelters in canine behavior modification and training. Jen also has had the honor of working closely with world renowned canine aggression expert, Jim Crosby.  Over the many years of her career, Jen has been quoted in People, Good Morning America, ABC News, Washington Post,  the book “Rescued” by NY Times Bestselling Author Peter Zheutlin,  Florida Times-Union, Chicago Tribune,  and has appeared on many times in television segments about shelters and pit bulls.   Jen enjoys spending time with her rescued dogs and cats, as well as her daughter. She also enjoys visiting local wineries, the beach in Florida, and the mountains in the Carolinas.Links:Jen's book: True Tails: A Must Read Story About Dog RescueFind Jen Deane hereTheme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

In this episode I am joined by Janna Dewey! Janna Dewey is a Behavior Consultant for Behavior Vets located in Colorado where she specializes in working with animals who have behavioral sensitivities. Prior to working with pets, was a zoo keeper for 10 years at different facilities within show and education roles. She has always had a passion for working with equines and grew up working at different barns learning to ride various disciplines such as jumping, dressage, barrel racing, and polo. Janna loves to work with horses out on the trails and to help them feel comfortable in a variety of situations. She is earning her Master's degree in Counseling through Regis University in order to help those with sensitive animals. She also has a graduate certificate as an Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner and is a Certified Professional Bird Trainer. Janna is currently accepting equine clients both virtually and, within areas of Colorado, in person sessions. This leads us into a great discussion about behavioral medication for equines, when to consider medication, how success is defined by the individual, where to find a behavior vet, and the importance of having a team of equine professionals on your side. To learn more about Janna and the work that she does, you can reach out to her at Janna@behaviorvets.com, or head to the behaviorvets.com website. Podcast Transcript: https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/episode-60-behavior-medication-for-equines --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewillingequine/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewillingequine/support

In this episode, Behavior Vet's Taylor Kelly introduces us to rabbit care and behavior. We discuss:Rabbit personalitiesLitterbox trainingRabbit social behavior with humans and other pets Body language and safe handling techniquesRisks and important safety considerations before you let your rabbit outsideBunstruction and enrichmentTaylor's bio:Taylor Kelly (MA, CPDT-KA), has an MA in Animal Behavior and Conservation from Hunter College and is a certified Fear Free Trainer. Before joining the Behavior Vets team as a behavior consultant in 2021, Taylor spent several years working at Animal Care Centers of NYC, the only open admissions shelter located in the city. Working as the canine behavior supervisor and then manager, she oversaw the canine enrichment program, conducted behavioral assessments and their basic training programs. Taylor also assisted in adoption of rabbits from the shelter, counseling and educating the public on rabbit ownership. Taylor began volunteering with Long Island Rabbit Rescue in 2013 where she adopted two of her rabbits, and has been dedicated to educating the public on both canine and rabbit behavior since then. Links:Long Island Rabbit Rescue GroupHouse Rabbit Society Free Webinar: Bunny Basics - The Dos and Don'ts of the Rabbiting WorldFind Taylor hereTheme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

In this episode, Behavior Vet's Janna Dewey discusses:The shift to using a LIMA-based approach to horse training.How positive reinforcement training and safety management go hand-in-hand.The challenge of working with rescue horses who have negative associations with humans.How learned helplessness from the use of force can be detrimental to the horse's health. The humane use of negative reinforcement in horse training (hint: think counter-conditioning).How to empower horses by giving them more choice. Janna's bio:Janna Dewey is a Behavior Consultant for Behavior Vets located in Colorado where she specializes in working with animals who have behavioral sensitivities. Prior to working with pets, was a zoo keeper for 10 years at different facilities within show and education roles. She has always had a passion for working with equines and grew up working at different barns learning to ride various disciplines such as jumping, dressage, barrel racing, and polo. Her favorite riding activity is trail riding and loves to work with horses out on the trails. Janna is earning her Master's degree in Counseling through Regis University in order to help those with sensitive animals. She also has a graduate certificate as an Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner and is a Certified Professional Bird Trainer.Links:Find Janna Dewey hereIntroduction to Horse TrainingTheme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

In this episode, our own Behavior Vets cat behavior consultant Mary Molloy joins me to discuss:The most common cat behavior issues she treatsHow environmental stress affects catsThe 5 Pillars of Environmental Needs Guidelines from the AAFP and ISFM Healthy ways to play with your catHow cats respond to punishment and what they really learnHow scent is important to catsMary's bio:Mary has always loved cats. When she began working in animal behavior, there wasn't much demand for cat behavior consultants. Thankfully, that is changing. After working with dogs for over 10 years, Mary completed a Cat Behavior Consulting mentorship through the IAABC, and in 2017 added feline behavior consultations to her private practice.Mary is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and holds a Certificate in Advanced Feline Behavior for Cat Professionals, with Distinction from ISFM/International Cat Care. Now with Behavior Vets, Mary also works as a Cat Behavior Counselor for the Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team at the ASPCA. You can also find her at vet offices and community groups around NYC giving talks about canine and feline body language and holding kitten socialization classes whenever and wherever she can.Links:AAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs GuidelinesMaking your Home Cat Friendly: https://icatcare.org/advice/making-your-home-cat-friendly/General recommended resources:http://whatyourcatwants.com/https://icatcare.org/https://www.cats.org.uk/Lili Chin's new "Cat's Need" Illustration inspired by Zazie Todd, PhDTheme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

We put out the call: what are your questions about all things dogs, training, and rescue? You sure answered! Emily and Libby address listener questions like, “what do I do about resource guarding?” “How do I get a dog ready for a new baby?” And more. Show Notes: www.podtotherescue.com https://www.dogwise.com/mine-a-practical-guide-to-resource-guarding-in-dogs/ http://lindsaywoodbrown.com/ Behavior Vets and Chewy the dog: https://youtu.be/3JYbtyAiC5g Family Paws YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsDoHZeiT2t5qQTZ0SYtvatDGr23IqrUz https://www.familypaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FPPE-Dog-Baby-Sheet-sm.pdf https://fearfreepets.com/ Leslie McDevitt's Pattern Games: https://youtu.be/Mtn-BeI9lHE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sdr7/support

In this episode, I speak with my fellow Behavior Vets behavior consultants, Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) and Lauren Novack (ACDBC, KPA-CTP, FPPE), about adapting to the expected and unexpected challenges of training dogs during the pandemic, how we adapted, supporting guardians experiencing burnout, and some of our best tips for raising a dog in these unpredictable world. This podcast was recorded on March 8, 2021.  Bobbie's bio:Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is the Director of Behavior Services and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. In 2007, Bobbie joined the Humane Society of Westchester, spending the next nine years as their shelter trainer. In 2016, Bobbie joined the North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington, NY as the Director of Pet Behavior. She also deployed for the ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team to work with dogs from dog fighting busts, puppy mill cases, and hoarding cases. In addition to this work, she founded and directed her own company, DogCentric Dog Training, helping people whose pet dogs experienced a wide spectrum of canine behavior issues. Bobbie currently shares her life with six dogs (Tricky, Ziggy, Marvel, Eleanor Rigby, Heady Topper, and Phuncky) and a very supportive husband in the suburbs of southern New Jersey.Lauren's bio:Lauren Novack (ACDBC, KPA-CTP, FPPE), formerly of her own company Lauren's Leash, is a fellow Behavior Consultant here at Behavior Vets New York City where she helps fearful, anxious, and aggressive pets and their owners. She has completed coursework for her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis at Hunter College where her research explores the intersection between training practices and animal welfare. She currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for Daily Paws and has appeared on Fox & Friends, Rachel Ray, and various news outlets with her dog Grayson. She has an article coming out in the next edition of Operants Magazine, is currently teaching a three-part webinar series on Applied Behavior Analysis for animal trainers, and will be teaching a unit on client instruction and communication in IAABCs upcoming dog trainer professional course.Links:https://behaviorvets.com/Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

The Fourth of July is not necessarily a happy holiday for our furry family members! In this Training Basics episode, Libby and Emily talk about ways to keep your dog safe and work with them to help them settle into their environment this holiday. https://www.podtotherescue.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ Cog Dog Radio: https://thecognitivecanine.com/the-podcast-cog-dog-radio/ Behavior Vets on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCCO TTouch: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/the-tellington-ttouch-for-dogs/ 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

This is a follow up episode to last week's "journey" through the world of pet insurance. Annie mentions some companies she's heard good things about from listeners in the wake of the episode airing, and dives deep into what insurance will cover in terms of dealing with behavior issues. Her guest is trainer Briana Balogh, who is the Client Care Coordinator at Behavior Vets. https://behaviorvetsnyc.com/our-team/briana-b/ Looking to get some help with house training? Download our free guide at http://schoolforthedogs.com/house

One of the most important aspects of successfully working aggression cases is often collaborating as a team with a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist.  I'm super excited to bring in another Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist for this season. I get to chat with Dr. E'lise Christensen, who is the chief medical officer for Behavior Vets, with locations in NYC and Colorado. We talk about how to know if behavior meds are actually working, the effects of spaying and neutering on behavior, and how noise sensitivities can affect aggressive behavior, and much more! 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. Dr. E'lise ChristensenBehavior Vets NYChttps://behaviorvetsnyc.comBehavior Vets Coloradohttps://behaviorvetsco.comDr. E'Lise Christensen DVM is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and an international lecturer and author. Dr. C received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2002. She first became interested in veterinary behavior as a high school student when she worked at a veterinary practice and began training animals for pet therapy at a local substance abuse facility. While in veterinary school she researched separation anxiety in shelter dogs, was an assistant trainer at an animal shelter, and studied with numerous board-certified veterinary behaviorists.After veterinary school Dr. C began a rotating small animal internship at SouthPaws Veterinary Referral Center in Springfield, Virginia. While working there she continued her studies in veterinary behavior. She practiced feline-only medicine in Arlington, Virginia and general medicine in Bloomingdale, New Jersey before entering the Behavior Residency Program at Cornell University in 2004. During her residency she researched the behavior of dogs, cats, and horses and treated behavioral problems in a number of different species. Her most cited research involved evaluating the efficacy of canine temperament tests in the shelter system.Dr. Christensen has contributed to articles in Dog Watch, Cat Watch, Cat Fancy, Dog Training Solutions, Real Simple, Newsday, and various other print media. She has been a contributor and guest on Foxnews.com's “Pet Health” and “Studio B with Shepard Smith”, ABC News' “Nightline,” and many other radio programs, television programs, and newscasts. She enjoys lecturing nationally and internationally on an array of behavior topics including, but not limited to, small animal behavior, public health and animal sheltering topics.Dr. C is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and a member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) Speaker's Bureau and the American Veterinary Medical Association.Dr C is always working on new ideas to support animals, families, trainers, and veterinary colleagues as they learn more about behavior and manage animals with behavioral disorders. Work-life balance is her last unicorn. She is also on a crusade to rescue the Oxford comma.

I must admit that the YouTube videos of cats versus dogs, cats taunting other cats and even tormenting their humans can make me laugh. But it is no laughing matter if it is YOUR cat who is biting you, stalking you, ambushing you when you come around the corner or is blatantly aggressive towards your guests. You've rationalized this unsavory behavior to the fact that is is a rescue and must have abused or for being feral, being a Calico, being a long haired….fill in the blank. Are felines just unbalanced and inherently untrustworthy? Or are we setting them and us for failure because we don't understand the feline mind? They really aren't just little dogs. To help us unravel the ball of yarn that is a cat's unique psyche is my guest board certified veterinary behaviorist and author, Dr. E'Lise Christensen. When she is not lecturing in the U.S and internationally, you can find her practicing at Behavior Vets of Colorado at Animal Care Center of Castle Pines. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Are Cats Really Evil or Just Psycho on Pet Life Radio.