Podcasts about mikkel becker

Get Your Licks on Route 66 We're checking in with Susan Sims and actress Ashely Bell as they trek across America on the annual adoption tour. Ashley shares the stories behind her pets at home. Listen Now My Dog Eats Drywall We hear it all at Animal Radio. This week, we'll be helping a listener's dog to stop eating the sheetrock walls. And we'll uncover the reasons our dogs have chewing fetishes and give you solutions to stop this kind of bizarre behavior. Listen Now Dare to Look Ripley's Believe It Or Not is back and Edward Meyer shares the most unusual and unique animal oddities. From the skateboarding cats to the man who married a donkey, you'll hear the strange but true stories. Listen Now Bone Trick How did this dog get one of those bones stuck on its lower jaw? Animal Radio's Dr. Debbie had the pleasure of removing it. She'll explain what happened. Let this serve as a lesson about the safety of bones. Listen Now For $349 Your Dog Can Learn To Fly Security checks and bumpy air are all in a day's training at a Hollywood film studio to prepare your dog for a safe and calm flight. The Air Hollywood class is billed as the first in a real fuselage on a sound stage with a simulator that mimics takeoff, turbulence, and landing. Listen Now Can You Train a Cat? Mikkel Becker may be the daughter of Dr. Marty Becker, but she stands on her own, especially when it comes to Positive Reinforcement. Mikkel utilizes this technique to train dogs AND cats. She'll share ways we can use Positive Reinforcement with our pets and husbands. Listen Now Bogus Service Certificates & Vests A service dog is highly trained to perform a specific task for its disabled owner. For people wanting to take their pets wherever they go, a brisk business has developed in the sale of bogus service animal certificates and vests. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Today, we get to learn from Mikkel Becker, Fear Free's lead Animal trainer about all the ways we can make our cats environment better in sp many ways! How can you use your cat's own desire to hide to make a fun game? What if your cat does not like catnip? Mikkel tells us creative ways to make life as fun as possible for you and your cat! EPISODE NOTES: Why You Should Change the Way You Treat Your Cat

In this episode, Dr. Sung reflects on her personal experience and discusses how shelter cats and kittens can benefit from a Fear Free approach. Scars and consequences of traditional handling methodsDr. Sung describes her first experience with low-stress handlingHealth and behavioral benefits of Fear Free handling in shelters Understanding cat body languagePromoting Fear Free handling and making a culture changeDr. Wailani Sung (MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB) is a Board-certified veterinary behaviorist. Dr. Sung obtained her Master's degree and Doctorate in Psychology with a special interest in animal behavior and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She achieved Board certification in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Sung is currently senior director at Joybound People and Pets. She oversees the shelter behavior program, provides behavior consultations for privately owned pets and the admissions (intake) department. She also provides consultations to animal shelters regarding individual shelter pets and evaluations on animal shelter behavior programs. Dr. Sung is a co-author of the book, “From Fearful to Fear Free”, in which she collaborated with America's veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker, veterinary colleague Dr. Lisa Radosta, and renown trainer, Mikkel Becker.  Dr. Sung also co-authored a chapter in “Decoding your Cat”. Dr. Sung has been a contributor to the websites, PetCoach, PetMD and Reader's Digest. Dr. Sung has written chapters for the following veterinary textbooks: Behavior of Exotic Pets; Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior, 2nd Edition; Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline: 7th edition; Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarian and Staff, 2nd edition; Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine. Dr. Sung is a highly sought-after speaker and has presented at the Western Veterinary Conference, MidWest Veterinary Conference, Christian Veterinary Mission Conference, HSUS Expo, New Mexico Humane Conference, Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium, as well as local and state events. Dr. Sung was interviewed on the documentary, Cat Tales by NOVA: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/cat-tales/ and on the Netflix documentary, Inside the Mind of a Cat.Linkshttps://bayareavetbehavior.com/https://joybound.org/https://vetvacationce.com/product/new-orleans-veterinary-conference-2025/Contact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars

Legendary dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Mikkel Becker dig deep into why dominance related training is out and why reward based training and treats are totally in. Discussions include ways to avoid escalation of aggression by using not only more humane, but also more effective methods to train dogs. Victoria and Mikkel also uncover ways they've personally grown in thier own careers as trainers, including lessons learned along the way that ultimately are helping to serve the dogs and clients in their care. Be sure to checkout the Dog Behavior Conference put on by Victoria Stilwell that's taking place April 19-21, 2024. Special guests include Fear Free's own Marty and Mikkel Becker as well as The Fear Free Podcast's host, Steve Dale. Signup here- https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/dog-behavior-conference/.More on our special guest, Victoria Stilwell: Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV series and social media sensation It's Me or the Dog as well as The Dog Academy (Channel 4), Greatest American Dog (CBS), Dogs Might Fly (Sky TV), Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs (Smithsonian Channel), Help My Dog is Out of Control (BBC One), and various featured web series including Arson Dogs, Guardians of the Night and Unsung Heroes. Having filmed over 150 episodes of It's Me or the Dog since 2005, Stilwell reaches TV audiences with her philosophy of positive training methods in over 135 countries, while the show's popular YouTube, Facebook and TikTok channels inspire new generations of dog lovers. A best-selling author of 5 books including her latest, The Ultimate Guide to Raising A Puppy, Stilwell appears frequently in the media and is widely recognized as a leader in the field of animal behavior.A passionate advocate for positive dog training methods, Stilwell is the Editor-in-Chief of Positively.com, the founder of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior, and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training – the world's premier global network of positive dog trainers. Stilwell is the recipient of multiple awards and is committed to helping the cause of animal rescue and rehabilitation and is heavily involved with organizations around the world to increase awareness of puppy mills, dogfighting, animal abuse, pet overpopulation, dog bite prevention and other animal-related causes, but she is best known as a champion for humane positive reinforcement dog training methods. She is an Ambassador for the RSPCA, International Ambassador for the Soi Dog Foundation and serves on the Advisory Boards of RedRover, The Georgia Pet Coalition, The Grey Muzzle Foundation, DogTV and Canine Assistants.

World renown dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Steve Dale discuss why Fear Free is so essential for all animals and stands as the gold standard of care. The duo also discuss ways to reduce canine aggression that include consent tests that ensure the dog's kept comfortable throughout the entire interaction. Be sure to checkout the Dog Behavior Conference put on by Victoria Stilwell that's taking place April 19-21, 2024. Special guests include The Fear Free Podcast's own host, Steve Dale, and Fear Free's own father/ daughter team, Marty and Mikkel Becker. Signup here- https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/dog-behavior-conference/. More on our special guest, Victoria Stilwell: Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV series and social media sensation It's Me or the Dog as well as The Dog Academy (Channel 4), Greatest American Dog (CBS), Dogs Might Fly (Sky TV), Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs (Smithsonian Channel), Help My Dog is Out of Control (BBC One), and various featured web series including Arson Dogs, Guardians of the Night and Unsung Heroes. Having filmed over 150 episodes of It's Me or the Dog since 2005, Stilwell reaches TV audiences with her philosophy of positive training methods in over 135 countries, while the show's popular YouTube, Facebook and TikTok channels inspire new generations of dog lovers. A best-selling author of 5 books including her latest, The Ultimate Guide to Raising A Puppy, Stilwell appears frequently in the media and is widely recognized as a leader in the field of animal behavior. A passionate advocate for positive dog training methods, Stilwell is the Editor-in-Chief of Positively.com, the founder of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior, and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training – the world's premier global network of positive dog trainers. Stilwell is the recipient of multiple awards and is committed to helping the cause of animal rescue and rehabilitation and is heavily involved with organizations around the world to increase awareness of puppy mills, dogfighting, animal abuse, pet overpopulation, dog bite prevention and other animal-related causes, but she is best known as a champion for humane positive reinforcement dog training methods. She is an Ambassador for the RSPCA, International Ambassador for the Soi Dog Foundation and serves on the Advisory Boards of RedRover, The Georgia Pet Coalition, The Grey Muzzle Foundation, DogTV and Canine Assistants.

Mikkel Becker, lead trainer at Fear Free Pets, joins the Family Pet Podcast to discuss fear, anxiety, and stress that pets experience during veterinary care. They cover the importance of protecting the emotional well-being of pets, the benefits of Fear Free certification for veterinary practices, and tips for preparing dogs and cats for vet visits. They also share fun facts about calming music and scents for pets. Overall, Fear Free veterinary care aims to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in pets, creating a more positive and comfortable experience for both pets and their owners.Fear Free Happy Homes websiteHappy Paws PodcastDonate to Michael's St Baldrick's Foundation fundraising page!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Format03:01 Fear Free Pets and Emotional Well-being06:19 Fear Free Certification and Common Themes09:27 Why Pets Fear Visiting the Veterinarian11:59 Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice15:15 Preparing a Dog for a Vet Visit24:21 Benefits of Fear Free Veterinary Care29:27 Fun Facts about Fear Free Veterinary Care

Whether we like it or not, fear is a powerful force in our lives- fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of losing the people and things that are important to us. Even as much of the animal world shifts to a “fear free” mindset when it comes to training and interacting with animals, many of us still struggle to let go of our own fears. Too often, that fear keeps us trapped in uncomfortable and painful situations, or prevents us from doing things we love or aspire to.   Mikkel Becker, the lead animal trainer at Fear Free Pets, came on the show today to talk about overcoming the fears that hold us back and keep us from living full and joyful lives. Join us as we discuss giving yourself grace, granting yourself permission to do things, and getting career advice from Diane Sawyer. https://colleenpelar.com/113

Does your cat bite? Scratch? How about urinating outside the box? Howling? There are behaviors that we humans see as negative and I get to chat with Mikkel Becker, lead trainer for Fear Free Pets about why they do these things and what we can do to help. Check out Mikkel's amazing wisdom on our series, Why Does My Cat Do That. EPISODE NOTES: Why Does My Cat Do That? Part 2: Negative Behaviors

Mikkel Becker joined with me months ago for her interview. Since then, I am happy to say she and I have kept in touch. She asked if there was anything she could do for the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast. Mikkel offered to record her thoughts looking back upon two marriages she had with husbands who turned out to be abusers. What she created is a stream of thinking I hope you agree is priceless in its honesty and its generosity for relaying powerful insights that can keep you or someone you care about safe. What you will hear is worth sharing with your dating-age child, a friend, a co-worker—or anyone who needs to hear this. Thank you, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.comZencastrAn Attractive Offer for You: Hey, if you're a podcast host, here's some advice for you: Use my special link zen.ai/whendatinghurts and use "whendatinghurts" to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional.I want you to have the same experiences I do for all my podcasting and content needs. It's time to share your story using Zencastr.BetterHelpWHEN DATING HURTS is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/WhenDatingHurts and get on your way to being your best self. BlendJetWHEN DATING HURTS is supported by BlendJet. Use my special link: zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts12 to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!CureWHEN DATING HURTS is supported by Cure Hydration. Try Cure today and feel the difference for yourself! Use my link: https://zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts1 for 20% off your order, coupon activated a check out!

Mikkel Becker joined with me months ago for her interview. Since then, I am happy to say she and I have kept in touch. She asked if there was anything she could do for the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast. Mikkel offered to record her thoughts looking back upon two marriages she had with husbands who turned out to be abusers. What she created is a stream of thinking I hope you agree is priceless in its honesty and its generosity for relaying powerful insights that can keep you or someone you care about safe.  What you will hear is worth sharing with your dating-age child, a friend, a co-worker—or anyone who needs to hear this.  Thank you, Bill Mitchell   WhenDatingHurts.com ZencastrAn Attractive Offer for You:  Hey, if you're a podcast host, here's some advice for you: Use my special link zen.ai/whendatinghurts and use "whendatinghurts" to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional.• If want you to have the same experiences I do for all my podcasting and content needs. It's time to share your story using Zencastr. BetterHelpWHEN DATING HURTS is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/WhenDatingHurts and get on your way to being your best self.  BlendJetWHEN DATING HURTS is supported by BlendJet. Use my special link: zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts12 to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! CureWHEN DATING HURTS is supported by Cure Hydration. Try Cure today and feel the difference for yourself!  Use my link:  https://zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts1 for 20% off your order, coupon activated a check out!Nom Nom  Try Nom Nom today, go to trynom.com/whendatinghurts and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikkel Becker, dog behavior counselor, certfied trainer, and lead animal trainer for Fear Free, joins Steve Dale to talk about her experiences with domestic abuse that also involved her own dog and how that played into her role. Head over to the Fear Free website to learn more about Mikkel and her mission.

Mikkel Becker from the Fear Free family (literally) joins us to talk about tips on how to reduce stress for your pets. Listen to Mikkel's tips on home life, outside life, and the dreaded topic of taking your pet to the vet. Her dad founded the Fear Free movement so you can bet she knows everything about how to give your pet their best life. 

The prevailing stereotype about dating (and domestic) violence is that it mostly happens in the toughest parts of towns and cities. You know, the most depressed parts. And that's not true at all.It can happen anywhere.My guest on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, Mikkel Becker, is a domestic and dating abuse survivor. She grew up in a perfect, loving nuclear family. Everything seemed absolutely right, but still she once she left her home, she became lost within abusive relationships.In dating and in marriage, more than once Mikkel thought she had met the perfect guy for her and—more than once—she did not.Listen to my conversation with Mikkel. You will find this could happen to anyone you know.You can reach out to Mikkel at Mikkel.becker@fearfreepets.com. You will be able to read about the good works she is performing for animals at fearfreepets.com.Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com Hey, if you're a podcast host, here's some advice for you: Go to ZENCASTR.com/pricing and use my code whendatinghurts, and you'll get 30% off your first 3 months of ZENCASTR professional.I want you to have the same experiences I do for all my podcasting and content needs. It's time to share your story.

The prevailing stereotype about dating (and domestic) violence is that it mostly happens in the toughest parts of towns and cities. You know, the most depressed parts. And that's not true at all. It can happen anywhere. My guest on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, Mikkel Becker, is a domestic and dating abuse survivor. She grew up in a perfect, loving nuclear family. Everything seemed absolutely right, but still she once she left her home, she became lost within abusive relationships. In dating and in marriage, more than once Mikkel thought she had met the perfect guy for her and—more than once—she did not. Listen to my conversation with Mikkel. You will find this could happen to anyone you know.You can reach out to Mikkel at Mikkel.becker@fearfreepets.com. You will be able to read about the good works she is performing for animals at fearfreepets.com. Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com ZencastrAn Attractive Offer for You:  Hey, if you're a podcast host, here's some advice for you:Use my special link zen.ai/whendatinghurtsand use "whendatinghurts" to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional.• I want you to have the same experiences I do for all my podcasting and content needs. It's time to share your story using Zencastr. BlendJetUse my special link: zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts12to save 12% at blendjet.com.The discount will be applied at checkout! CureTry Cure today and feel the difference for yourself!  Use my link:  https://zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts1for 20% off your order, coupon activated at check out!Nom Nom  Try Nom Nom today, go to trynom.com/whendatinghurts and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Trigger warning**: This episode may contain subject matter that some listeners might find distrurbing. There is brief discussion of suicide and spousal abuse. Listener disgression is advised. https://988lifeline.org/This week, Mikkel Becker joins Tabitha. She begins by sharing one of the most interesting stories I have heard of what led her to leave her initial career and begin to work with animals. We get real and share experiences of how we can sometimes not advocate for ourselves like the animals we work with and what has helped us along the way. She also shares her advice on getting comfortable in front of the camera, dealing with criticism, and how to be authentic on video.Mikkel Becker CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KACertified trainer and behavior consultant, Mikkel Becker is the lead trainer for Fear Free Pets and Fear Free Happy Homes as well as the host of the Happy Paws podcast. Mikkel lives with Indiana Bones and Otis, pug mixes, and horse, Chili, who help her champion reward based training. She is also the co-author of From Fearful to Fear Free.Support Mikkel Listen to Happy Paws podcast https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/podcast/Fearfreepets.comFearfreehappyhomes.comAnyone could be struggling with suicide. Find more specific resources here:https://988lifeline.org/Support the show via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

“Fear free is all about educating people to understand their cat's emotional needs, which are deep and complex.” This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie's Fund. In this episode, Stacy speaks with Mikkel Becker, a certified trainer and behavior consultant, that serves as the lead trainer for Fear Free Pets and Fear Free Happy Homes. She is also the co-author of From Fearful to Fear Free In her conversation with Stacy, Mikkel talks about her experience training cats through using positive reinforcement and encouragement. She explains why she believes they can be trained more easily than dogs and how training is based in every day interactions with our cats. Mikkel speaks in depth about Fear Free, which was founded upon the mission of preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. She talks about the benefits of utilizing Fear Free programs. One of these programs is Fear Free Shelters, which is a free program available to rescues and shelters. Mikkel also provides an update on her father, Dr. Marty Becker, who recently spent time at the Ukraine border helping people and their pets that were transitioning across the border. She spoke with him further about his experience on her podcast, Happy Paws. To learn more about Fear Free, visit Fear Free Pets or Fear Free Happy Homes. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our interview with Dr. Marty Becker, “America's Veterinarian” and Founder of the Fear Free Initiative, in episode 121.

It's the second-to-last episode of Season 2, y'all! If you've been in certain veterinary offices or groomers, you might have seen some signage that says the clinic or groomer is “Fear Free Certified”. Ever wondered what that means? Fear Free is a philosophy dedicated to alleviating fear, stress and anxiety in pets by educating the people who care for them – including veterinarians, groomers, rescue and shelter staff and even pet parents – on how to provide their pets physical and emotional care to live happier, healthier and fuller lives. On the pod with Bill is Mikkel Becker. Mikkel is the lead animal trainer for Fear Free Pets and Fear Free Happy Homes as well as the host of the Happy Paws podcast. You can learn more about the Fear Free philosophy at fearfreepets.com and definitely check out Mikkel's Happy Paws podcast by heading over to fearfreehappyhomes.com/podcast. Big Wags Chicago is on the web at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Twitter and Instagram at @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email podcast@bigwagschicago.com.

We happily go to the dogs on this special episode of Arden Moore's Four Legged Life Show with renowned veterinarian behaviorist, Dr. Lisa Radosta and Mikkel Becker. lead trainer at Fear Free Pets. Woof!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have the aspirations of raising the perfect child but how about the perfect pet? As parents of children, we have a natural head start in achieving this goal since most (hopefully) kids don't pee on the carpet and chew on the furniture. (If you're kids do either or both of these things, however, please let us know so we can make note of that for a future show). Join the Moms for advice from expert dog trainer Mikkel Becker on ways you can make the Mom/Pet relationship a happy one.

In our inaugural episode, Dr. Marty Becker, founder of Fear Free and America's Veterinarian, joins his daughter and our host Mikkel Becker, to discuss the genesis of Fear Free, why caring for our pet's mental health matters, and how a little awareness of our pet's stress can go a long way.

Join Mikkel Becker, Lead Animal Trainer for Fear Free, to discuss her newest course, Next Level Nail Trims. Mikkel shares stories from the trenches on dealing with difficult nail trims and gives her top tips for creating a Fear Free nail trim experience.

This week pet trainer Mikkel Becker shares how she combined her passion for animals and serving people to create a business that teaches both pets and people how to communicate and understand fear, anxiety, and emotional issues. Listen in as we break down the pressures of continuing a family legacy, carving your own path through your passions, and why pets and their owners have more in common than you might think. “Pets communicate continually with us is through their body language. We need to not punish our pet for telling us how they feel, but give them coping strategies. Our mental and emotional health are very similar.” – Mikkel Becker About Mikkel: Mikkel Becker is a certified trainer, dog behavior counselor and the lead animal trainer for Fear Free. From early life it was undeniably clear that Mikkel’s number one focus was always going to be animals. Mikkel’s childhood consisted of two joys; horses and dogs. Her training career started early with help from her childhood dog, a Wire Haired Fox Terrier named Scooter, who delighted in fun games like running in the opposite direction when called, leading the neighborhood bark patrol and terrorizing other dogs in a blaze of terrier fueled fury. But, where frustration created what could have been rifts the size of the massive holes Scooter dug in the yard, pure love was able to bridge those gaps and create a wiser, more resilient child and dog who together became grand champions in 4-H obedience. Unlike many children her age, Mikkel traded sports and other hobbies to instead chase after blue ribbons at horse shows and memories on trail rides. Her special passion was taking horses who were deemed less suitable by others and revealing the true champion inside. In pursuit of formal animal training education, Mikkel graduated from the rigorous San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy with Jean Donaldson (earning a Certificate in Training and Counseling; CTC), the Karen Pryor Academy (becoming a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner; KPA CTP), the Purdue Dogs and Cats Course, and Mikkel shadowed Dr. Nicolas Dodman at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Mikkel’s favorite educational experience was providing enrichment and positive reinforcement guidance to orangutans at Jungle Island in Miami. Along with her growing knowledge, Mikkel achieved other certifications, including becoming a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Dog Behavior Counselor (CDBC).Locally in the Seattle area Mikkel is the dog and cat behavior counselor at Homeward Pet Adoption Center, resident trainer for veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Wailani Sung, and a trainer at Doggy Haven Resort. When it comes to home life, Mikkel’s four legged pug kids were eventually joined by a now seven year old daughter, Reagan, who is blossoming into her own rights as a trainer (Reagan’s current passion project is taming farmyard chickens and goats and pursuing ambitions to run an animal rescue and become a veterinarian like her Papa, Marty). Today, Mikkel’s family lives in in a country getaway space outside of Seattle along with the family’s cherished pug genius, Willy who charms guests with his arsenal of tricks and delights in giving his version of wet willy’s with his surprisingly long, frog-like tongue. Mikkel recently co-authored “From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias” with Dr. Marty Becker, Dr. Lisa Radosta and Wailani Sung. You can connect with Mikkel in the following ways: Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearfreepets Website: https://fearfreepets.com/ Stay focused on the mindset, skills, and habits it takes to Have It All with the following: Take the free Have It All Assessment here: https://bit.ly/haveitallquiz Learn the four pillars of performance by reading my book, The Making of a Maverick: https://amzn.to/3oQ7wji Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlohiggins/ Share your story of Having It All. Apply to be a guest on the podcast: https://bit.ly/marloguestapp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Happy Paws, presented by Fear Free Happy Homes.Happy Paws is a podcast by pet lovers, for pet lovers. With our host Mikkel Becker, Lead animal trainer for Fear Free and renowned trainer of a multitude of species, we will explore our love of pets, the people who care for them and share some of the fun and interesting science behind our pets and why they do what they do.This short trailer will give you an idea of what to expect from upcoming episodes of Happy Paws.

Back by popular demand, Mikkel Becker shares savvy insights into why dogs do what they do and offers great tips on how we can bring out grrr-eat behavior in our dogs. Mikkel is the lead trainer for Fear Fear Happy Homes and a best-selling author. She shares easy ways to slip in good doggy manners and even how to make something like nail trimming a "no-big-deal" experience for you and your dog. Got dog? Tune in now! EPISODE NOTES: Renowned Animal Trainer Mikkel Becker Helps Us Speak Better D-O-G

Mikkel Becker, certified pet dog trainer and lead dog trainer Fear Free Happy Homes, discusses the arduous challenge of cutting dog or cat nails. She offers some great tips and tricks to fix the problem of terrified animals who see the nail clippers come out and want to leave the country. You can train pets to voluntary tolerate or even […]

"It's Never Long Enough." That's the poignant title of the new book by Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love. She has spent her career making end of life care better for pets and pet parents and now she has written the definitive book on the hardest part of having a pet as a member of your family. Mikkel Becker is a nationally renowned dog trainer and part of the Fear Free family. Today she joins Steve to talk about all of the ways we can make a stress free home for our pets through the website fearfreehappyhomes.com Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

What is Fear Free and how does it apply to being a pet sitter or dog walker? Mikkel Becker, from Fear Free and Fear Free Happy Homes, discusses how following the Fear Free philosophy impacts our ability to build trust with the pets in our care. It not only makes our job easier, but also sets up the pet and owner for success. Mikkel shares how fear manifests itself in dogs and cats, and what we can do to help them in those moments. You may encounter client's who don't see eye to eye on these methods, and we discuss ways to talk through Fear Free with them. Topics on this episode: * What is Fear Free? * How do you define ‘fear'? * Preparing before you walk through the door * Communicating with clients * Overcoming our own bad habits Main take away: Going ‘Fear Free' means acknowledging that pets have emotional needs that must be addressed in addition to their physical needs. About our guest: Mikkel Becker is the lead animal trainer for Fear Free Pets. She specializes in reward based training and behavior modification with dogs, cats and occasional other species, including horses, pigs and orangutans. Mikkel is a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), a graduate of the rigorous San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy with Jean Donaldson with a certificate in training and counseling (CTC), a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Dog Behavior Counselor (CDBC). Mikkel also majored in communications and minored in sociology at Washington State University. Mikkel is regularly featured in publications that include USA Today, today.com, Woman's Day, Real Simple and a nationally syndicated newspaper pet column. She was the resident trainer at vetstreet.com and now is the lead animal trainer at fearfreehappyhomes.com and fearfreepets.com Mikkel has coauthored six books, including the most recent release, From Fearful to Fear Free. Mikkel lives in Spokane, WA with her daughter, Reagan and the love of her life- a Puggle named Indiana Bones. The rest of the critter crew includes an adorably naughty rescue pug mix, Otis, a rescued stray cat- Mylo, and a cuddly, teddy bear of a horse, Chili. Links: 10% off the Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification Program with promo code PSC10. Fear Free: https://fearfreepets.com Fear Free Happy Homes: https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com Mikkel on Facebook: Facebook.com/Mikkelbecker and Instagram: Instagram.com/Mikkelbecker Her email: mikkel.becker@fearfreepets.com Give us a call! (636) 364-8260 Follow us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/petsitterconfessional/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/petsitterconfessional/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/psconfessional) Email us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com (mailto:feedback@petsitterconfessional.com) Full show notes and transcript (https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/256)

Nora Moran is a director at Puppies Behind Bars, a program that employs prisoners to raise and train puppies who will grow up to become service dogs, therapy dogs, and working dogs. She first learned about the program when she herself got the opportunity to raise a puppy while incarcerated at New York's Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. Since her release in 2008, she has been working to help more prisoners raise dogs and learn about training. She and Annie discuss the kinds of work the prisoners are doing with the dogs, and talk about the transformations that take place as prisoners welcome dogs, and behavioral science, into their lives. In this episode, Annie also reads the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's recent position paper on humane training. Learn more about Puppies Behind Bars at puppiesbehindbars.com Read the AVSAB position statement at http://schoolforthedogs.com/humanetraining Mentioned in this episode: Treat Everyone Like a Dog: How a Dog Trainer's World View Can Improve Your Life by Karen B. London, PhD http://amazon.com/Treat-Everyone-Like-Dog-Trainers/dp/1952960002 AVSAB's Recommended Reading List: 1. Decoding Your Dog (American College of Veterinary Behaviorists) 2. Decoding Your Cat (American College of Veterinary Behaviorists) 3. From Fearful to Fear Free (Dr. Marty Becker, Dr. Lisa Radosta, Dr. Wailani Sung, Mikkel Becker) 4. Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy (Zazie Todd) 5. Puppy Start Right (Dr. Kenneth Martin and Debbie Martin) 6. The Power of Positive Dog Training (Pat Miller) 7. Don't Shoot the Dog! (Karen Pryor) 8. How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves (Dr. Sophia Yin) 9. The Other End of the Leash (Patricia McConnell) 10. Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed (Leslie McDevitt) 11. Animal Training: Successful Animal Management through Positive Reinforcement (Ken Ramirez)

Mikkel Becker, Lead Animal Trainer for Fear Free Pets, CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CTC, chats about the new Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification Program and how pet sitters and dog walkers play an integral role in both the physical and emotional wellbeing of pets.

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Who Gets Custody Of The Dog? Attorney Jeremy Cohen gave up his job prosecuting those accused of insurance fraud. He found it unfulfilling. Now, he represents dogs. He'll share the details of several current cases that involve custody battles over pets. Listen Now Denver Bans Declawing Denver has become the first U.S. city, outside of California, to ban the declawing of cats. The new law prohibits veterinarians from performing the controversial procedure unless it's medically necessary. Cat lovers are praising the Denver City Council for passing the ordinance declaring that the elective declawing of cats is both inhumane and painful to the felines. Now, Denver just needs to work on reversing the ban of pit bull breeds within city limits. Listen Now FDA Warns Against Certain Types of Dog Treats The FDA has issued a warning for prepackaged treats called "Ham Bones," "Pork Femur Bones," "Rib Bones" and "Smokey Knuckle Bones," which could be dangerous treats for your dog. The federal government agency has collected at least 68 reports about 90 different dogs and 15 deaths after eating these types of bones. Problems associated with the bones include choking, cuts and wounds, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding and death in some cases. Experts add that chicken bones can cause the same problems. Listen Now Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team SMART is the first Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team. SMART was created because there was a demand for a team dedicated to rescuing animals stuck in extreme situations. Members of SMART combined their passion for rescuing animals with their recreational knowledge and experience of rock climbing and rappelling? Officer Armando Naverrete is our guest to talk about some of his most unusual rescues. Listen Now Fear Free Now Certifying Trainers As the Fear Free movement explodes, now dog trainers can become certified using methods that make the learning experience more appealing to the dog. Finding a Fear Free trainer has become easier using the online database. Mikkel Becker tells us how Fear Free makes a difference in behavior training. Visit the Fear Free Expert Series for more. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

In this episode, I’m talking to certified dog trainer Mikkel Becker, who is here to offer her advice on getting comfortable in front of the camera, dealing with criticism, and how to be authentic on video. For the second half of this interview, Mikkel shares some timely advice on working through separation anxiety with your dog - a challenge many people are facing due to Covid. Find the full shownotes at wearwagrepeat.com/podcast

This week we welcome back America’s Veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and his daughter, dog trainer extraordinaire, Mikkel Becker. They’ll tell us about a great product that keeps an eye on your pets movements, sleep patterns, even how much time your dog spends barking! Dr. Elizabeth Colleran joins Steve for an update on the search for a cure for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in cats. Steve tells us where the pet friendliest cities are and helps listeners by phone and email.

In a first for Pet Life Radio, Michelle Fern welcomes America's Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Becker together with his daughter, lead animal trainer for Fear Free Pets, Mikkel Becker in a fun and informative episode! Get great info on how to reduce stress in your pets, the Beckers’ favorite pawsome pet products, if Dr. Marty remembers how old Mikkel is and why he is calling the Elder Abuse hotline! Tune in! EPISODE NOTES: Cat Chat with Dr. Marty & Mikkel

In a first for Pet Life Radio, Michelle Fern welcomes America's Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Becker together with his daughter, lead animal trainer for Fear Free Pets, Mikkel Becker in a fun and informative episode! Get great info on how to reduce stress in your pets, the Beckers’ favorite pawsome pet products, if Dr. Marty remembers how old Mikkel is and why he is calling the Elder Abuse hotline! Tune in! EPISODE NOTES: Best Bets with the Beckers

Mikkel Becker, lead animal trainer for Fear Free Pets and best-selling pet author, shares some tips and insights on how to bring out the best in your pets and you while we all deal with this coronavirus and are stuck at home. She also shares ways to minimize levels of stress and separation anxiety in your pets while upping their levels of confidence and happiness. Call your pet over and tune in now! EPISODE NOTES: Mikkel Becker Unleashes Grrr-eat Advice for Being Homebound With Your Pets

This episode coincides with the launch of one Fear Free’s newest and most exciting additions to our lineup of Educational modules: Fear Free Foundation for Kittens & Puppies. Course authors Kenneth M. Martin, DVM, DACVB (Behavior), Debbie A. Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), and Mikkel Becker, CPDT-KA, CDBC, CTC. KPA Graduate, give listeners an inside look into the course and talk about why behavior prevention is so important—even for veterinary professionals.

When the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio debut a decade ago with host Arden Moore, she didn't hesitate in her choice for her very first guest: the remarkable Dr. Marty Becker. The two have been colleagues and friends in the pet industry ever since. In this special episode, Dr. Becker returns to unleash a game-changer dog book. It is called From Fearfrul to Free Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears and Phobias. It is co-authored by Dr. Lisa Radosta, Dr. Wailani Sung and Mikkel Becker with editing talents by Kim Campbell Thornton. Tune in as Dr. Becker shares some insights into the canine mind and offers effective ways to help dogs with anxiety, fear and stress. Dr. Becker is in the HOUSE! Tune in now! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - He's Back! Dr. Marty Becker, ‘America's Veterinarian,’ Returns As Our Pawsome Guest on the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio

Is 6 weeks of age the ideal time for adopting? When is it safe to introduce a puppy to other dogs? Can you head off behavior issues with how you handle a puppy? Can you create behavior issues inadvertently? What do you really need to have and do to get ready for your puppy? What should you expose your puppy to (or not expose your puppy to)? Are there big “no-no”s for puppy care? Having a new fur-friend is a big responsibility but also a TON of fun. Find out how to “do it right” and much more when we talk with Mikkel Becker, lead trainer for Fear Free Pets. Mikkel is a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a Certified Dog Behavior Counselor (CDBC), a Karen Pryor Academy Graduate, a graduate of the Purdue Dogs and Cats Course and a graduate of the rigorous San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Myths About Getting and Raising Happy Healthy Puppies on Pet Life Radio

Who Gets Custody Of The Dog? Attorney Jeremy Cohen gave up his job prosecuting those accused of insurance fraud. He found it unfulfilling. Now, he represents dogs. He'll share the details of several current cases that involve custody battles over pets. Denver Bans Declawing Denver has become the first U.S. city, outside of California, to ban the declawing of cats. The new law prohibits veterinarians from performing the controversial procedure unless it's medically necessary. Cat lovers are praising the Denver City Council for passing the ordinance declaring that the elective declawing of cats is both inhumane and painful to the felines. Now, Denver just needs to work on reversing the ban of pit bull breeds within city limits. FDA Warns Against Certain Types of Dog Treats The FDA has issued a warning for prepackaged treats called "Ham Bones," "Pork Femur Bones," "Rib Bones" and "Smokey Knuckle Bones," which could be dangerous treats for your dog. The federal government agency has collected at least 68 reports about 90 different dogs and 15 deaths after eating these types of bones. Problems associated with the bones include choking, cuts and wounds, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding and death in some cases. Experts add that chicken bones can cause the same problems. Fear Free Now Certifying Trainers As the Fear Free movement explodes, now dog trainers can become certified using methods that make the learning experience more appealing to the dog. Finding a Fear Free trainer has become easier using the online database. Mikkel Becker tells us how Fear Free makes a difference in behavior training. Visit the Fear Free Expert Series for more. Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team SMART is the first Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team. SMART was created because there was a demand for a team dedicated to rescuing animals stuck in extreme situations. Members of SMART combined their passion for rescuing animals with their recreational knowledge and experience of rock climbing and rappelling? Officer Armando Naverrete is our guest to talk about some of his most unusual rescues. Read more about this week's show.

We bet that you had no idea about these cool products to help cats be healthy and happy. Explore all the best options with me and Mikkel Becker, lead trainer for Fear Free Pets. Mikkel has combed the market for all the most innovative feline products and complied the list for us. Whether your cat is naughty or nice, these products can help! From easy grooming to play and furniture, listen to find out what is on your cat’s wish list. You can make life better for your fur friends in an easy and affordable way. Being a great Santa for your cat just got a whole lot easier! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Must Have Cat Products that your Cat Cannot Live Without on Pet Life Radio

Mikkel Becker is the lead animal trainer for fearfreepets.com and was the resident trainer at Vetstreet.com. Mikkel is the co-author of six books, including the upcoming book From Fearful to Fear Free. She specializes in reward-based training and behavior modification for dogs and cats. But, she’s also worked with a variety of animal species, including training work with orangutans and pigs. Mikkel is a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner, a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a Certified Dog Behavior Counselor, and a graduate of the rigorous San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy. Mikkel is Fear Free Certified and has her bachelors in communication from Washington State University. Mikkel Becker: Facebook Instagram YouTube Heartland Running: Website Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

In this case, what happens in Las Vegas MUST be shared everywhere. That’s because Arden Moore, host of the Oh Behave Show, headed to the 5th annual Petsittingology Conference held in Las Vegas. Tune in as she interviews top influencers in the pet industry. They include professional dog trainer Mikkel Becker, veterinarian-comedian Dr. Andy Roark, distinguished cancer veterinarian Dr. Sue Ettinger, animal advocate and actress of Baywatch fame Alexandra Paul and Petsittingology founder Josh Cary. Questions or Comments? Send them to: arden@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Oh Behave Host Arden Moore Unleashes Pet Tips from the Petsittingology Conference in Las Vegas, Baby on Pet Life Radio

Global Pet Expo 2013 - Day 2 - Mikkel Becker and Thundershirt, Stella & Chewy's and Dog SnorZ