Animal Training Academy

Simone Mueller: Navigating Predatory Behavior in Dogs [Episode 239] Oct 21, 2024

In this engaging conclusion to our two-part episode on the Animal Training Academy podcast, we continue our conversation with Simone Mueller, MA, a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant from Germany, who specializes in force-free anti-predation training. In part two, Simone delves deeper into the intricacies of predatory behavior in dogs, offering listeners a detailed exploration of the predation sequence and the neurochemical drivers behind it.

Listeners will learn about the challenges of managing predatory behavior in different dog breeds, the concept of pseudopredation, and the importance of providing dogs with safe outlets for their natural instincts. Simone also shares practical training techniques and games designed to channel a dog's predatory drive into acceptable behaviors, emphasizing the importance of recall training and active supervision in preventing unwanted predation.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

A breakdown of the predation sequence and its neurochemical underpinnings.
The difference between true predation and pseudopredation in dogs.
How to manage and train dogs with high prey drive using force-free methods.
Insight into breed-specific predatory behaviors and how to create safe outlets for them.
The role of frustration and over-arousal in predatory behavior and how to address them.

Why This Episode is a Must-Listen: Simone Mueller's expert insights provide valuable knowledge for dog trainers, behaviorists, and pet owners looking to understand and manage predatory behavior in dogs. Her practical advice and innovative training strategies offer a humane approach to handling even the most challenging predatory behaviors, making this episode an essential listen for anyone working with or owning high prey drive dogs.

Engage With Us: Subscribe to our podcast, share this episode with fellow dog enthusiasts, and join our community for more discussions on ethical training practices and animal care.

Follow Simone’s work on Facebook and Instagram:

Learn more: http://www.predation-substitute-training.com

Bonus Code:

Link to the Predation Substitute Training Master Course “Call off the Chase”: https://predation-substitute-training.com/call-off-the-chase/
Save 150 € using the code PST150

Simone Mueller: Leading the Charge in Ethical Dog Training [Episode 238] Oct 07, 2024

In this fun two-part episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, we sit down with Simone Mueller, MA, a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant from Germany. Simone specializes in force-free anti-predation training and is the acclaimed author of the Predation Substitute Training series. In this first part of our conversation, Simone shares her journey from being a high school teacher to becoming a leading expert in anti-predation training. We dive deep into her early experiences with her dog, Malinka, whose high prey drive sparked Simone’s interest in positive reinforcement training methods.

Listeners will gain insight into Simone’s innovative approach to training, the challenges she faced in developing effective, humane methods for managing predatory behavior, and the unique training culture in Germany. Simone also discusses the significance of the e-collar ban in Germany and how it influenced the evolution of dog training practices in the country.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

Simone's transition from high school teaching to professional dog training.
The development of her Predation Substitute Training methods and the challenges she encountered along the way.
Insight into the training culture in Germany and the impact of the e-collar ban on dog training practices.
The importance of structured training plans for managing high prey drive in dogs.

Why This Episode is a Must-Listen: Simone Mueller’s expertise offers invaluable insights for dog trainers, behaviorists, and dog owners dealing with high prey drive dogs. Her experience and dedication to force-free training provide a fresh perspective on managing predatory behavior in a humane and effective way. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of positive reinforcement training and the nuances of behavior modification.

Engage With Us: We invite you to subscribe to our podcast, share this episode with fellow animal enthusiasts, and join our community for ongoing discussions on ethical training practices and animal care.

Follow Simone’s work on Facebook and Instagram:

Learn more: http://www.predation-substitute-training.com

Bonus Code:

Link to the Predation Substitute Training Master Course “Call off the Chase”: https://predation-substitute-training.com/call-off-the-chase/
Save 150 € using the code PST150

Constructing Canine Consent with Erin Jones [Episode 237] Sep 23, 2024

In this engaging follow-up conversation with Erin Jones, an independent scholar and educator, we dive into the core themes of her latest book, Constructing Canine Consent. Erin, an expert in the ethical dimensions of the dog-human relationship, shares the top five aspects she hopes will spark curiosity in readers of her book. This episode offers a deeper look into the critical questions and ideas that Erin believes are essential for anyone interested in understanding and improving their relationship with dogs.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

The significance of canine consent in training and everyday interactions.
How understanding the ethical implications of the dog-human relationship can lead to better communication and trust.
The role of curiosity in questioning traditional dog training practices.
Why it's important to explore the psychological and anthropological aspects of human-animal interactions.
How Erin's interdisciplinary approach can inspire a more thoughtful and informed perspective on dog behavior and care.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen: This episode is a must-listen for readers of Constructing Canine Consent and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the ethical considerations in dog training. Erin Jones’ insights will challenge you to think critically about the way you interact with dogs and encourage you to explore new ideas and perspectives.

Engage With Us: We invite you to subscribe to our podcast, share this episode with fellow animal enthusiasts, and join our community for further discussions on ethical dog training and behavior. Your thoughts and experiences are always appreciated as we continue to explore the best practices in canine care.

Erin Jones on Human Exceptionalism and Canine Consent [Episode 236] Sep 09, 2024

In this enlightening episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, we sit down with Erin Jones, an independent scholar, author, and certified dog behavior consultant with a PhD in Human-Animal Studies. Erin shares her fascinating journey, from her early days in horse show jumping to her work in aquariums, and ultimately, to her current research on the ethical dimensions of the dog-human relationship. We explore Erin's transition into dog behavior consulting, her academic pursuits, and her groundbreaking work on canine consent.

Listeners will gain insight into Erin's experiences working with various animals, from California sea lions to African penguins, and her profound reflections on animal liberation and the role of ethics in animal training. Erin delves deep into the idea of human exceptionalism, discussing how this mindset affects our relationships with dogs, as well as the nuances of providing consent and agency to our animal companions.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

Erin’s unique career path from aquariums to dog behavior consultancy and her thoughts on animal ethics.
The importance of understanding the concept of canine consent and how it can positively impact training and behavior modification.
Erin’s reflections on human exceptionalism and its implications for the treatment of animals in various contexts.
Her personal stories about working with highly fearful dogs and how she incorporated principles of consent to help them thrive.

Why This Episode is a Must-Listen:

Erin Jones’ expertise and thought-provoking perspective on the ethical treatment of animals offer valuable insights for trainers, behaviorists, and anyone interested in the deeper moral questions surrounding human-animal relationships. This episode challenges conventional thinking and provides a fresh lens through which to view animal training and welfare.

Engage With Us:

We invite you to subscribe to our podcast, share this episode with fellow animal enthusiasts, and join our community for ongoing discussions on ethical training practices and animal care.

Links:

Book sales:

US: Amazon
Canada: Amazon
Australia/NZ: Amazon
UK: Amazon
Global: Routledge
Dogwise: Dogwise

Emotionally healthy Puppies with Rose Browne [Episode 235] Aug 26, 2024

In this awesome continuation of our conversation with Rose Browne, a certified professional animal trainer and founder of Dynamic Canines, we delve into the crucial topic of emotional wellbeing in puppies. Rose shares her expert insights on the five biggest things trainers can do to foster emotional health in puppies and support their clients in creating a positive, nurturing environment for their new furry family members.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

The five essential strategies for trainers to ensure the emotional wellbeing of puppies from the start.
How these strategies can be effectively communicated to puppy guardians to prevent behavioral issues before they arise.
Real-life examples from Rose’s extensive experience on how these approaches have improved the training process for both puppies and their owners.
The importance of early intervention and the role of trainers in guiding puppy parents through the critical early stages of development.
Rose’s ongoing commitment to integrating the latest research in canine behavior to provide practical, actionable advice for both trainers and pet owners.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:

This episode is a must-listen for dog trainers, puppy guardians, and anyone interested in the emotional and behavioral development of puppies. Rose Browne’s expertise and passion for fostering healthy puppy development offer invaluable lessons on how to build a strong, positive foundation for a lifetime of good behavior.

Engage With Us:

We invite you to subscribe to our podcast, share this episode with fellow enthusiasts, and join our community for further discussions on dog training and behavior. Your thoughts and experiences are always appreciated as we continue to explore the best practices in canine care.

Check out Rose Browne's website and get in touch here >>> https://www.dynamiccanines.ca/

Rose Browne on Lifelong Learning and Puppy Start Right [Episode 234] Aug 12, 2024

In this episode, we are excited to welcome Rose Browne, a highly esteemed Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, Fear-Free Certified professional, and founder of Dynamic Canines. With over two decades of experience in canine behavior and development, Rose shares her journey and passion for helping dogs and their owners thrive.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

Rose’s philosophy on early intervention and the importance of addressing a puppy’s emotional well-being from the start.
Her innovative approach to integrating the latest scientific research in animal behavior into practical, everyday training for pet owners.
The development and significance of the the new Puppy Start Right for Instructors Online Preschool, which Rose authored for the Karen Pryor Academy [the online integrative component for the original Puppy Start Right Preschool for Instructors].
Personal stories from Rose’s experiences with her German Shepherds and how they shaped her understanding of canine behavior.
How Rose continues to evolve as a lifelong student in the field, and her commitment to transferring her knowledge to others.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:

Rose Browne’s deep understanding of canine behavior and her commitment to positive, science-based training methods make this episode a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in dog training. Whether you're a new puppy parent or a seasoned trainer, Rose’s experiences and strategies offer valuable lessons on creating a harmonious relationship with your canine companion.

Engage With Us:

If Rose’s story resonates with you, or if you have your own experiences to share, we’d love to hear from you. Subscribe to our podcast, share this episode with your network, and join our dedicated membership for more insightful discussions.

Looking Ahead:

Don't miss part two of our conversation with Rose Browne, where we dive deeper into her experiences and explore more advanced topics in dog training and behavior.

Check out Rose Browne's website and get in touch here >>> https://www.dynamiccanines.ca/

Five Ways to Promote Positive Reinforcement with Debbie Martin [Episode 233] Jul 29, 2024

In this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge continues his conversation with Debbie Martin, a renowned licensed veterinary technician and veterinary technician specialist in behavior. Building on the insights shared in part one, Debbie dives deeper into advanced topics and practical strategies for promoting positive reinforcement in animal training.

Key highlights from this episode include:

Addressing the unique challenges within the unregulated industry of animal training and how to navigate them.
Five actionable strategies for advocating and implementing positive reinforcement training in your community.
The critical importance of collaboration between trainers and veterinary professionals for achieving optimal animal care and welfare.
Debbie's thoughts on the future of animal training and her vision for a more cohesive and effective industry.

Debbie also reflects on the future of animal training and welfare, advocating for increased cooperation between trainers and veterinarians to enhance the well-being of both animals and their owners.

Listeners are encouraged to visit Debbie's website, Team Animal Behavior, for free webinars and additional resources to further their knowledge and skills in animal training.

Join Ryan and Debbie for an engaging discussion filled with valuable tips and strategies to enhance your animal training practices and positively impact your learners.

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Videos

Debbie Martin on Positive Reinforcement and Fear Free Practices [Episode 232] Jul 15, 2024

In this episode, we are thrilled to bring you an insightful conversation with Debbie Martin, a distinguished Licensed Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Debbie's vast experience, spanning over two decades in veterinary medicine and animal behavior, shines through as she shares her unique journey from preschool teacher to a renowned behavior specialist.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

Debbie's transition from teaching preschool children to becoming a veterinary technician and behavior specialist.
Her early experiences with her dog Snickers and the profound impact it had on her career.
Insights into preventive behavior medicine and the Fear Free initiative.
The importance of positive reinforcement and creating good experiences for young puppies in veterinary settings.
Debbie's contributions to veterinary behavior education, including her co-authored book "Puppy Start Right."

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:

Debbie Martin's journey is a testament to the power of combining passion with expertise. Her stories highlight the importance of empathy, communication, and a team approach in animal behavior. Whether you are a seasoned trainer or new to the field, Debbie's experiences and insights offer valuable lessons for all.

Engage With Us:

If Debbie's story resonates with you or if you have your own experiences to share, we'd love to hear from you. Subscribe to our podcast, share this episode with your network, and join our dedicated membership for more discussions.

Looking Ahead:

Don't miss our next episode, where we'll delve into part two of our conversation with Debbie Martin. Thank you for tuning in and being a part of our ATA community.

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[Episode 231] Susan Friedman & Rick Hester - Exploring the LIMA model Jul 01, 2024

In this episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge is joined by the esteemed Dr. Susan Friedman and Rick Hester. Dr. Friedman, a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University, has been a trailblazer in the field of animal behavior, with her work translated into over 15 languages and her influence felt globally. Rick Hester, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and adjunct faculty member at Colorado State University, has been collaborating with Dr. Friedman since 2015 to deepen the understanding of behavior analysis and its application to animal care.

Topics discussed in this episode:

The origins of LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive).
Adoption of LIMA in animal training and its significance.
Ethical considerations of applying LIMA in training practice.
The continuum of intrusiveness in training procedures.
Importance of providing animals with control over their outcomes.
Differences in the interpretation and application of LIMA.
Insights from Dr. Friedman's and Rick Hester.
Future directions and ongoing developments in ethical animal training.

Learn more from Dr Friedman and get in touch with both her and Rick here >>> https://www.behaviorworks.org/

Exploring Control Unleashed with Angie Madden [Episode 230] Jun 17, 2024

In this episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge welcomes the highly experienced and knowledgable Angie Madden. Angie is a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor whose career spans over three decades, including notable roles at Sea World Orlando and various zoos. With a training philosophy rooted in relationship building and communication, Angie shares her extensive journey from zookeeper to dog trainer and discusses the profound impact of Control Unleashed techniques.

In thie episode Angie delves into the Control Unleashed program developed by Leslie McDevitt, explaining some foundational behaviors and pattern games designed to help dogs learn to make good choices and build resilience.

Angie also highlights her upcoming workshops and presentations at the Unleash the Rainbow conference, where she will teach practical skills like the "Take a Breath" biofeedback protocol and Requested Approach Training (RAT). She emphasizes the importance of agency and control for dogs, illustrating how these techniques can improve both behavior and the human-animal bond.

This episode is packed with valuable knowledge for trainers and pet owners alike, showcasing Angie's dedication to spreading the word about Control Unleashed and her commitment to mentoring young trainers. Whether you're new to Control Unleashed or looking to deepen your understanding, this conversation will provide you with new tools and inspiration for your training toolbox.

LINKS

Unleash the Rainbow Conference >>> www.unleashtherainbow.com
Angie's website >>> www.dogspeakllc.com
Angie's YouTube Channel >>> https://www.youtube.com/@dogspeakllc
Angie's FaceBook page >>> https://www.facebook.com/DogSpeakLLCDogTraining
Angie's Email >>> dogspeakllc@gmail.com
TAB [Take a breath] video example: https://youtu.be/IHCfKsNNt8A
RAT Videos:
- https://youtu.be/LwSrl6_Y3hM?si=eDWDrZioFeDVRD1W
- https://youtu.be/2-gF5mLRpSM?si=b3ku9d3RXrl796Si
Leslie’s Fiends of Control Unleashed group on FB: >>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/419113494071244

Creating Balance in Multi-Dog Homes with Sarah Stremming [episode 229] Jun 03, 2024

In this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge welcomes back Sarah Stremming, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with nearly two decades of experience in dog training and behavior, and 25 years competing in dog sports. Sarah, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Colorado State University, shares has extensive hands-on experience working in various professional settings including daycares, boarding kennels, veterinary clinics, and shelters. Known for her compassionate and knowledgeable approach, Sarah provides valuable insights into achieving household harmony in multi-dog homes.

This episode arose from a question posed by a member of the Animal Training Academy's members only Facebook community - concerning challenges they faced in multi-dog households. Sarah therefore shared information about her online course, 'Household Harmony,' with our community members, focusing on fostering harmonious relationships between dogs to prevent conflict.

Motivated by that Facebook post, we created this episode to unpack the components of Sarah's online course for our wider ATA community, understanding how challenging multi-dog households can be! In the episode, Sarah delves into the complexities of multi-dog living, addressing natural canine behavior, resource management, and strategies for maintaining peace and reducing stress within the home.

Listeners will gain practical advice on creating a "culture of abundance" for their dogs, ensuring that resources are plentiful to minimise competition and conflict. Sarah also emphasises the importance of training core skills such as stationing, name recognition, and recall to manage and prevent conflicts effectively. Through her personal anecdotes and professional experiences, Sarah offers a wealth of knowledge to help dog owners create a more harmonious living environment for their pets.

Join Ryan and Sarah as they explore the intricacies of multi-dog households and provide actionable tips to help you and your dogs live together peacefully.

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Inside Animals Asia’s Bear Sanctuary with Sarah Van Herpt [Episode 228] May 20, 2024

In this inspiring episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge welcomes back Sarah Van Herpt, the Director of Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Services for Animals Asia Vietnam. Sarah shares her extensive experience and insights on the groundbreaking work being done at the Animals Asia Vietnam Bear Rescue Center. With over 200 Asiatic black bears and Malayan sun bears under her care, Sarah discusses the organisations approaches to bear care, cooperative training, and rehabilitation.

Listeners will gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges and successes in rescuing bears from the bile trade and other adverse conditions. Sarah also highlights the importance of compassion and empathy, not just for the animals but also for the people involved in this difficult work. This episode offers valuable lessons for trainers on how to implement cooperative care techniques and how to build trust and resilience in animals that have experienced trauma.

Key Points Discussed:

The mission and operations of Animals Asia, including their efforts to end bear bile farming in Vietnam and China.
The rehabilitation process for rescued bears and the innovative care techniques used at the sanctuary.
Success stories of individual bears and how personalized care and training have helped them recover.
The importance of compassion and empathy in animal welfare and how it translates into practical care strategies.
Sarah's personal journey in animal training and her advice for trainers looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Links

Some specific video links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jplkBH0n8_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArrLWzJfniw
- (Cubby Leo who Sarah talks about in the podcast episode used to be called Annemarie before she got her bear guardian).

Masterclass in Cooperative Care with Eva Bertilsson, Part Three [Episode 227] May 06, 2024

In this third episode of our series, Eva Bertilsson returns to discuss advanced cooperative care techniques in animal training. With a focus on enhancing autonomy and participation, Eva offers insights into the use of "start buttons" that allow animals to initiate interactions, which is crucial for building trust and cooperation.

This session provides practical advice on creating positive and engaging training experiences using positive reinforcement. Eva explains how these methods not only improve routine care but also support complex behavioral adjustments. The episode is aimed at intermediate to advanced animal trainers looking to deepen their understanding of animal behavior and training ethics.

Listeners will learn strategies to make training sessions enjoyable and effective, emphasizing respect for animal well-being and autonomy. Eva Bertilsson's approach offers a comprehensive view of modern training techniques that prioritize ethical considerations and animal welfare.

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Clicker to Clicks: Andre Yeu on Going Digital with your Training Business [Episode 226] Apr 22, 2024

In the continuation of our insightful conversation with Andre Yeu, we dive deeper into the evolving landscape of animal training in a digital age. As the founder of When Hounds Fly Dog Training, Andre shares his strategies for integrating digital marketing into your traditional dog training business.

This episode uncovers the nuanced challenges animal trainers face as they transition from brick-and-mortar operations to online platforms. Andre discusses the crucial role of digital marketing, from working with social media [like TikTok and Instagram] to harnessing the power of online engagement to foster a thriving community of trainers and pet owners.

Listeners will gain exclusive access to Andre's strategies for optimizing digital presence without succumbing to the common pitfalls of overwhelming, confusing, and stressful digital transitions. He emphasizes the importance of seeking specialised help to navigate these waters, reflecting on his own journey from a tech-savvy entrepreneur to a succesful business in the dog training industry.

Whether you're a seasoned trainer or just starting to scratch the surface of digital marketing, this episode is packed with valuable insights that promise to elevate your approach to animal training and business management in the digital era.

Links - whenhoundsfly.com

Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/whenhoundsfly
TikTok >>> https://www.tiktok.com/@whenhoundsfly
YouTube >>> https://www.youtube.com/@whenhoundsflyonline

Links - Andre Yeu

Linkedin >>> https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andreyeu
Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/andre_yeu
TikTok >>> https://www.tiktok.com/@andre_yeu/
Facebook >>> https://www.facebook.com/andreyeu

Fom Tech to Tails: Andre Yeu's Journey to Dog Training Excellence [Episode 225] Apr 08, 2024

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Andre Yeu, a visionary in the dog training arena, whose journey from tech entrepreneur to a leading figure in animal training is both inspiring and instructive. As the founder of "When Hounds Fly Dog Training" and a distinguished faculty member at the Karen Pryor Academy, Andre brings a wealth of experience and insight into the world of positive reinforcement training.

Andre opens up about his transition from a career in technology to launching a successful dog training business. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of Andre's entrepreneurial journey, including his initial struggles in sales, his bold leap into entrepreneurship, and the eventual establishment of his dog training academy, "When Hounds Fly." His commitment to ethical training methods and his dedication to providing quality education for both dogs and their trainers helping to set a high standard in the industry.

Listeners will be treated to Andre's personal stories, including his life with his partner Hyedie Hashimoto, and their shared passion for rescuing animals. He shares the touching story of their rescue dog, Duke, and the challenges they faced in adapting to life with a hunting dog. These experiences have deeply influenced Andre's understanding of dog behavior and training, enriching his approach to teaching and animal care.

This episode also delves into the technical aspects of dog training, with Andre discussing the importance of classical conditioning, counter conditioning, and the simplification of training plans to achieve effective results. His insights provide invaluable lessons for trainers of all levels.

Andre's journey from "Sales to Dog Training" is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and a profound love for animals. His story is not just about the success of "When Hounds Fly" but about the transformative impact of positive reinforcement training on the lives of countless dogs and their owners.

Links - whenhoundsfly.com

Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/whenhoundsfly
TikTok >>> https://www.tiktok.com/@whenhoundsfly
YouTube >>> https://www.youtube.com/@whenhoundsflyonline

Links - Andre Yeu

Linkedin >>> https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andreyeu
Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/andre_yeu
TikTok >>> https://www.tiktok.com/@andre_yeu/
Facebook >>> https://www.facebook.com/andreyeu

Cooperative Care: A Conversation with Eva Bertilsson - part 2 [Episode 224] Mar 25, 2024

In Episode 224 of the ATA podcast show, host Ryan Cartlidge reconnects with Eva Bertilsson for an insightful part two of their conversation on cooperative care. Building on the foundational information from Episode 219, this session dives deeper into effective strategies and ideas. Through the lens of real-world scenarios, such as Fibi's [Ryan's dog] eye-cleaning discomfort, Eva shares her expertise in creating positive learning environments that respect animal autonomy and foster engagement.

Here’s a breakdown of the key themes discussed in the episode;

Understanding Animal Cues

Observation is Key: Recognizing subtle behaviors in animals like Fibi can significantly enhance training effectiveness.
Behavioral Responses: Discusses how animals communicate discomfort and stress, emphasizing the importance of adapting training methods accordingly.

The Role of Start Buttons

Empowering Animals: Introduces the concept of "start buttons" in training, allowing animals to initiate interactions and training sequences.
Creating Comfort: Focuses on building a comfortable and stress-free training environment where animals feel safe and understood.

Practical Training Insights

Simplifying the Process: Advocates for a simplified approach to training that prioritises positive reinforcement and allows for opting out.
Avoiding Aversives: Warns against the use of aversives in training, suggesting they can lead to avoidant behaviors.
Engagement Over Rules: Encourages focusing on the overall attitude and engagement of learners, rather than strict adherence to specific rules.

Through Eva Bertilsson's expertise and Ryan Cartlidge’s thoughtful questioning, listeners are offered a masterclass in refining their training practices to be more aligned with the needs and well-being of their animal companions. This episode serves as a reminder of the transformative power of empathy, observation, and respect in the world of animal training and specifically with cooperative care.

Unraveling ABA's Potential with Francesca Degli Espinosa [episode 223] Mar 11, 2024

In the second instalment of our enlightening conversation with Francesca Degli Espinosa, we venture further into the realm of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and its transformative power across species. Francesca, an acclaimed behaviour analyst and board member of the B.F. Skinner Foundation, shares her expansive journey and pioneering research in ABA, from groundbreaking work with children with autism to exploring the cognitive underpinnings of behaviour in both humans and animals.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

The Science of Behavior Analysis: Francesca delves into the critical importance of controlling variables in child development and the innovative strategies for fostering generative learning and verbal behaviour.
From Theory to Practice: Insights into Francesca's approach to translating complex cognitive processes into practical interventions for children with autism, emphasizing the pivotal role of early social responding and joint attention.
A Unified Approach: The compelling narrative of Francesca's quest to bridge the gap between behaviour analysts focusing on human learners and those working with non-human animals, including her own journey into professional dog training.
The Art of Communication: Francesca and Ryan discuss the essence of true joint attention, the challenges of rapid word acquisition, and the broader implications for teaching and learning across species boundaries.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:

Dive deeper into the science of behaviour analysis with Francesca Degli Espinosa, exploring the nuanced parallels between human and animal learning. This episode is a testament to the universality of ABA principles and their potential to enrich lives, regardless of species. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that spans the spectrum of behaviour analysis, from theoretical foundations to practical applications.

Engage With Us:

We’re eager to hear your thoughts on this episode and your own experiences in behaviour analysis or animal training. Connect with us through our membership subscription, share this episode with your peers, and become part of our vibrant ATA community for more enriching conversations.

Looking Ahead:

Stay tuned for more episodes that challenge, inspire, and educate. Our journey together continues to unfold, bringing new insights and discoveries at the intersection of human and animal behaviour analysis. Thank you for being an integral part of the ATA community.

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Bridging Worlds: Francesca Degli Espinosa on Behavior Analysis & Dog Training [Episode 222] Feb 26, 2024

In this episode, dive into the unique journey of Francesca Degli Espinosa, from her groundbreaking work in behavior analysis with children with autism to her personal exploration of dog training [stared during the pandemic].

With the adoption of her Labrador puppy, Darwin, Francesca opens up about how her professional life influenced her dog training and vice versa.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

Francesca's transition from using Applied Behaviour Analysis with human learners to dog training and the lessons learned along the way.
Insights into behavior analysis and its application in understanding and training dogs.
The story of Darwin, the pandemic puppy, and the challenges and joys of training him.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:

Francesca shares her insights into the parallels between behavior analysis in humans and animals, emphasizing the importance of communication, understanding, and empathy in both fields. Whether you're a seasoned animal trainer or just passionate about behavior analysis, there's something in this episode for everyone.

Engage With Us:

If Francesca's story has sparked your interest or if you have your own experiences to share, we'd love to hear from you. Subscribe to our podcast, share this episode with your network, and join our dedicated membership for more discussions.

Looking Ahead:

Don't miss our next episode, where we'll delve into part two of our conversation with Francesca. Thank you for tuning in and for being a part of our ATA community.

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Setting Boundaries: A Path to Professional Well-being - Jessica Dolce; part 2 [Episode 221] Feb 12, 2024

In this compelling continuation of our discussion with Jessica Dolce, a certified compassion fatigue educator, this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast delves deeper into the challenges of burnout. Ryan opens the conversation by addressing the critical need to redefine success in the face of burnout. Jessica elaborates on burnout as a syndrome stemming from chronic workplace stress, asserting that it is a condition of the work environment rather than a personal failure. The dialogue uncovers the primary causes of burnout, highlighting the systemic nature of this issue and offering insights into creating a healthier work-life balance.

Further, the discussion pivots to the growth mindset and the strategic approach of setting "enoughness" conditions for personal and professional satisfaction. Jessica shares her methodology in coaching and public speaking, demonstrating how specific, measurable goals can alleviate decision fatigue and contribute to a more fulfilling career.

The episode also delves into the importance of self-compassion and setting boundaries within organizational structures to mitigate workplace stress. By embracing a redefined measure of success and acknowledging one's achievements, Jessica and Ryan illuminate a path towards a sustainable and joyful career in animal welfare.

Find Jessica online at:

https://jessicadolce.com and https://www.compassioninbalance.com

Practicing Compassionate Badassery with Jessica Dolce [Episode 220] Jan 29, 2024

In this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, Ryan Cartlidge has a conversation with the insightful Jessica Dolce, a certified compassion fatigue educator. Jessica, with her extensive background in animal welfare and education, delves into the often-overlooked realm of compassion fatigue, an issue prevalent among animal caregivers and welfare professionals.

Her journey, beginning with a personal dog walking business and evolving into co-founding a non-profit, illustrates the deep emotional investment inherent in animal welfare. Jessica's firsthand experience with burnout and compassion fatigue while working in shelters led her to become a certified educator in this field, offering a lifeline to those struggling with the emotional toll of intensive caregiving.

Throughout the episode, Jessica illuminates the concept of compassion fatigue, describing it as a complex mix of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion. She stresses the significance of replenishing empathy to maintain joy and satisfaction in life and work. Jessica and Ryan explore strategies for managing these challenges, including the importance of hobbies and activities unrelated to work, differentiating active from passive rest, and embracing practices like gratitude exercises.

This episode promises not only to educate but also to inspire and empower animal welfare professionals in their journey towards a balanced, joyful, and sustainable career in animal care.

Find Jessica online at:

https://jessicadolce.com and https://www.compassioninbalance.com

Cooperative Care: A Conversation with Eva Bertilsson [Episode 219] Jan 15, 2024

In this episode we welcome the remarkable Eva Bertilsson, a behaviour analyst and co-founder of Carpe Momentum, renowned for her pioneering work in animal behaviour and cooperative care.

Eva Bertilsson brings a wealth of knowledge to today's discussion, aimed at assisting you, the listener, in navigating the often-stressful challenges of cooperative care, both for you and your clients.

Our special guest; Eva Bertilsson, From her humble beginnings at a local dog club to becoming an international educator. Her insights into R+ approaches, behavioural principles, and quality of life enhancement are invaluable. Her collaboration in Carpe Momentum and various other partnerships symbolize her commitment to pioneering animal care.

The Plan: Listen, Learn, and Impact

Listen to the episode to immerse yourself in Eva's profound insights on cooperative care.
Grow your skills, knowledge, and confidence through Eva's shared experiences and strategies.
Impact the lives of animal and human learners by applying what you learn!

We don’t want you to feel stressed and overwhelmed by cooperative care challenges, we’re here to support your growth in skills and knowledge. Our aim is to build your confidence empowering you to make a profound positive impact on the lives you touch.

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Building Confidence & Overcoming Impostor Syndrome with Nicky Plaskitt [Ep 218] Jan 01, 2024

In the second part of our awesome coversation with Nicky Plaskitt, we delve into a topic that resonates deeply with many of our listeners: overcoming impostor syndrome and growing your confidence in the realm of animal training.

We understand that Impostor syndrome can totally be a daunting barrier, often leaving many feeling inadequate and overwhelmed in their journey to become proficient positive reinforcement animal trainers. This feeling is echoed in the recurring discussions among our Animal Training Academy community members, who frequently share their struggles with feeling like an 'impostor' in their field.

Therefore I was so excited to have Nicky Plaskitt, a seasoned expert in animal training, join us for this episode to share her invaluable insights on how to cultivate confidence within yourself as a trainer. With years of experience, Nicky is the ideal guide to help us navigate these challenging waters. In our conversation, we cover several key areas.

Our goal for 2024 is to help you grow — not just in skills and knowledge, but crucially, in confidence. With this newfound confidence, we want you to have your biggest possible positive impact on the lives of all the animal and human learners you work with in 2024.

Links;

Facebook >>> https://www.facebook.com/shapingbehaviour
Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/nickyshapingbehaviour/?hl=en
website >>> https://shapingbehaviour.com/home

Nicky Plaskitt: Blazing Trails in Zoological Behaviour [Episode 217] Dec 18, 2023

In this episode of our podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Nicky Plaskitt, a seasoned animal care professional and positive reinforcement training subject matter expert. Nicky's journey, which spans over two decades, is a testament to the transformative power of science-based training methods in animal care.

Starting in 2000, Nicky embarked on her career in various zoological collections, where she honed her skills in a multitude of roles - from animal keeping to team leadership.

In 2021, Nicky took her expertise to a new frontier, founding Shaping Behaviour. This venture reflects her deep commitment to improving animal welfare by empowering caregivers with the knowledge and skills they need to excel. Her role as a Zoological Behaviour Consultant has allowed her to impact animal care both in the UK and internationally.

Nicky's dedication to her field is further evidenced by her involvement with the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE), where she has been a member since 2012 and recently joined the Board of Directors. Her efforts in organizing the first-ever UK Symposium highlight her initiative in enhancing bird welfare across the UK and Europe.

A Certified Professional Bird Trainer and Animal Trainer through the International Avian Trainers Certification Board (IATCB), Nicky not only contributes her expertise but also shapes future standards in the field as a board member.

Above all, Nicky's passion lies in seeing all learners, regardless of species, succeed through clear and kind communication. This episode is an exploration of her fantastic career, her insights into positive reinforcement training, and how she’s making a difference in the world of animal care. Join us as we delve into the story of a true pioneer in the field, whose work continues to inspire and shape the future of animal training in the UK & beyond.

Links;

Facebook >>> https://www.facebook.com/shapingbehaviour
Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/nickyshapingbehaviour/?hl=en
website >>> https://shapingbehaviour.com/home

From the Archives: Chirag Patel on his training journey, The Bucket Game, and Navigating Challenges [Episode 216] Dec 04, 2023

In this special archival episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, we revisit a gem from our collection - an insightful conversation with the awesome Chirag Patel. Chirag takes us through his early days in the field, sharing the experiences that shaped his unique perspective on animal behaviour and training.

A highlight of this episode is Chirag’s explanation of his 'Bucket Game', a fun technique for cooperative care that fosters trust and patience in animals during training sessions. This game demonstrates Chirag’s creative approach & also serves as an invaluable tool for trainers worldwide.

Chirag also delves into strategies for empathetically dealing with challenging situations and people, offering practical advice. His insights are a testament to the importance of understanding, patience, and empathy in any form of teaching or interaction.

In addition to these key topics, our conversation branches out into a variety of other subjects, making this episode a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration for trainers and animal enthusiasts alike.

Whether you’re a long-time follower of Chirag Patel or hearing his wisdom for the first time, this episode from our archives is sure to enrich your understanding of animal training and the power of empathy in all walks of life.

Links;

Website; https://www.domesticatedmanners.com/
Instagram: @ChiragPatelConsulting
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chiragpatelconsulting
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chiragpatelconsulting

Navigating the Challenges of Dogs, children & Newborns in Family Life; Jennifer Shryock [Episode 215] Nov 20, 2023

In this episode of the ATA podcast show, we delve into the dynamic and often challenging world of families juggling the responsibilities of parenting young children and managing their dogs. Our story revolves around families who find themselves overwhelmed by the chaos of a household with toddlers, babies, and pets. The complexity of ensuring safety and harmony for everyone - adults, children, and animals - is a pressing concern that many face daily.

Enter Jennifer Shryock, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and the founder of Family Paws LLC. Jennifer's unique journey from a special education teacher to a leading figure in dog behaviour equips her with unparalleled insights into this delicate balance. Through her innovative programs, Dogs & Storks and Dogs & Toddlers, she has established a new paradigm for families navigating these challenges.

In our conversation, we uncover crucial strategies for success, including;

setting boundaries for safety between dogs and newborns
Establishing "success stations" around the home
The necessity of practising active supervision
Modelling appropriate behaviour for children and
The value of creating predictable routines.

These takeaways are not just theoretical but are backed by real-life success stories shared by Jennifer, demonstrating the transformative impact of learning from her knowledge and experience.

Join us as we navigate the journey of integrating dogs into families with newborns, aiming to foster an environment of safety, understanding, and mutual respect. Whether you're a parent, dog owner, or both, this episode is a treasure trove of insights and tips to help you lead a fulfilling life while positively impacting the lives of both your human and animal learners.

Visit the Family Paws website here >>> https://www.familypaws.comhttps://www.familypaws.com/services/for-dog-professionals/
See Family Paws on Instagram here >>> https://www.instagram.com/familypawsofficial/?hl=en
See Family Paws on FaceBook here >>> https://www.facebook.com/FamilyPawsParentEd

Navigating the Caring Role: Dr. Nurena - Merging Medical & Training Fields [Episode 214] Nov 06, 2023

As a listener of the ATA podcast show, we understand how deeply you care about the well-being of the animals you work with. However, at times, your role as a positive reinforcement trainer can feel isolating, stressful, and overwhelming.

At ATA, we don't want anyone to feel this way, especially knowing how diligently our listeners strive to make a positive impact on the lives of both animal and human learners they work with.

Enter Dr. Kathie Nurena, a human physician and a certified dog trainer. Kathie deeply understands how learning theory and positive reinforcement principles can benefit both animals and humans. Having graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Karen Pryor Academy, Kathie's unique background blends medicine and dog training, providing her with a truly unique perspective on the challenges faced in caring roles.

In this episode, together with Kathie, you'll learn about:

Trauma-Informed Care: Discover the essence of trauma-informed care and how its principles can be integrated into your role as a trainer.
Patient-Centred Care and Compassion Satisfaction: Explore the significance of shifting focus from compassion fatigue to compassion satisfaction. Learn how reframing your thoughts can play a pivotal role in your professional journey, both in preventing burnout and enhancing satisfaction.
Emotions, Reinforcement, and Hope: Gain insights into the Maslow scale and pro qual questionnaires, and discover how "hope" (Healthy Outcomes through Positive Experiences) can benefit you.

By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with new knowledge and ideas to help avoid feelings of overwhelm and burnout. This will boost your confidence as a trainer, enabling you to have your biggest possible positive impact on the lives of both animal and human learners you work with.

Links/references;

The original Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire >>> https://www.ncjfcj.org/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/Finding-Your-Ace-Score.pdf\
Maslach Burnout Inventory >>> https://pscentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maslach-Burnout-Inventory-.pdf
ProQol >>> https://proqol.org/proqol-measure
Healthy Outcomes From Positive Experiences (HOPE) >>> https://positiveexperience.org/about-us/
Trauma informed care from CDC >>> https://www.cdc.gov/orr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm
Crisis phone line in USA >>> https://988lifeline.org/
Crisis text line in USA >>> https://www.crisistextline.org/
Clicker Expo Live (Kathie & Linda present Sat Jan 27 8-10 am pacific time) >>> https://clickerexpo.clickertraining.com/clicker-expo-virtual/live-2024-conference-program/

Videos

A talk by Dr Nadine Burke Harris (16 minutes) >>> https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk?si=nI_NtlOeN_0KUunv
Three and a half minute video on trauma-informed care >>> https://youtu.be/fWken5DsJcw?si=pCZTrKe3Xgz9oujI

Genuine Choices in Animal Training: Exploring Assent with Hannah D. McGee [Episode 213] Oct 23, 2023

With the relentless pace of research enhancing our community's insights, how frequently do you reassess the positive impact of your training methods on your animals?

Many grapple with bridging the chasm between theory and practice. If you've been there, stressing over how to implement new knowledge, you're not alone - therefore In this episode, you, the dedicated listener, will unravel the subtle layers of one such area - 'assent' in animal training.

Meet Your Guide: Hannah D. McGee, a souce of wisdom in the realm of canine behaviour. With her extensive credentials as a Canine Behavior Consultant and with her role at the University of North Texas, she dives deep into the science and art of animal training. And as someone passionate about refining trainer skills, she bridges the academic and practical seamlessly.

Here's a sneak peek of your journey:

Understanding Assent: Grasp the nuances between assent and consent. Hannah lays down why continuous monitoring is essential and how assent paints a clearer picture of your animal's desires and your training efficiency.
The Tricky Terrain of Coercion: Just because an animal seems to participate willingly doesn't mean they genuinely want to. Dive into the intriguing example of a rat named Puff to understand how easy it is to inadvertently coerce assent.
The Essence of Genuine Choices: By exploring the concept of 'degrees of freedom', you'll understand how true choices in training contexts can be offered to animals. The curious case of a rat named Perry will challenge traditional thinking around reinforcement and offer a fresh perspective.

You wouldn't want to navigate the treacherous waters of embarrassment, burnout, or ineffectiveness, would you? Instead, arm yourself with knowledge, resilience, and a toolkit that sets you on a path of success. By the end of this episode, you'll be poised to make impactful strides in your training journey, ensuring you and your animal learners lead fulfilling lives.

So, if you've been seeking a roadmap to master animal training that respects choice, participation, and well-being, this episode is a must-listen!

Equip yourself with the latest insights, be the trainer your animals truly deserve, and let Hannah's expertise light the way.

Can There Be Compassion without Assent? A Nonlinear Constructional Approach: https://rdcu.be/dlqvt
Behavior Explorer >>> https://behaviorexplorer.com/
Email: hannahmcgee@my.unt.edu

Elderly Animal Welfare: A Deep Dive with Debra Marrin [Ep. 212] Oct 09, 2023

It's undeniable that caring for aging animals is a complex task. The unique needs of older animals can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and even a bit helpless. It's a journey filled with emotions and challenges.

Enter our guide for this episode, Debbie Marrin. With over 48 years of professional animal training and management experience, Debbie is the Director of Training and Behavioral Husbandry at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens. She's been at the forefront of husbandry training since 1985 and has a special passion for the care and training of geriatric animals. Debbie has co-authored multiple papers, a book chapter, and has presented at several conferences dedicated to geriatric animal welfare.

In this episode, Debbie shares her top 5 strategies to help you navigate the challenges of aging animal care:

Be a Good Observer: Recognize both in and out of training behaviours that might be red flags for health issues.
Have a Whole Life Plan: Teach foundation behaviours early on to make future training for specific issues easier.
Educate Yourself: Learn about common issues that aging animals face, from pain and cognitive decline to kidney disease and arthritis.
Take a Wholistic Approach: Consider every component of care, from medications and environmental conditions to nutrition and daily husbandry.
Be Compassionate and Flexible: Understand what the animal is experiencing and modify your training expectations accordingly.

Don't let the challenges of caring for aging animals lead to stress, overwhelm, or burnout. By listening to this episode, you'll be better equipped to build resilience to setbacks, get more organized, and grow your training skills and knowledge. Enjoy confidence in yourself as a trainer and lead a fulfilling life, positively impacting the lives of the animal and human learners you work with.

Listen to the podcast episode now and transform your approach to aging animal care.

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Debbie Marrin's email >>> debbiem@sfzoo.org

Links

Dr Susan Friedman & Rick Hester; Freeing the Operant [Ep. 211] Sep 25, 2023

At Animal Training Academy, we understand your passion. You're dedicated to mastering your animal training skills using a force-free approach. You're driven by the desire to handle the myriad of challenges that come your way, equipped with a broad knowledge & experience base.

But like all of us, there are times you hit rough patches in your training journey. These challenges can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed & helpless. It's disheartening, especially when you have so much love and dedication for what you do. We believe everyone should be empowered to positively impact the lives of the animal and human learners they come into contact with.

Enter our guides for this episode: Dr. Susan Friedman and Rick Hester.

Rick Hester has extensive experience at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. He's worked with a diverse range of species from penguins to African lions. Collaborating with experts like Dr. Susan Friedman, Rick has deepened his understanding of behaviour analysis. His work at the zoo and his role as an adjunct faculty at Colorado State University showcase his dedication to the field.

Dr. Susan G. Friedman, a global influencer in the realm of animal behavior, is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. Her work, translated into multiple languages, has been instrumental in shaping the understanding of animal behaviour across the world.

In this episode, they'll guide you to:

Understand the concept of the four freedoms: Freedom to Initiate, Freedom to Form, Freedom to Repeat, and Freedom of Pace.
Dive deep into real-world examples with penguins and elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado.
Brainstorm and strategize on how to integrate this newfound knowledge into your work, enhancing your ability to meet your animals' needs and improve their welfare.

So, are you ready to elevate your training skills? Dive in and listen to this enlightening podcast episode.

Our goal at Animal Training Academy is to support you in avoiding the pitfalls of embarrassment, overwhelm, and burnout. By equipping you with the right knowledge and tools, we aim to help you build resilience to setbacks, get more organized, and continuously grow your training skills. Ultimately, we envision you confidently navigating your journey, leading a fulfilling life, and making a positive impact on both animal and human learners.

Listen to the episode now and embark on a transformative journey in animal training.

Links

Learn more from Dr Friedman and get in touch with both her and Rick here >>> https://www.behaviorworks.org/

Michele Pouliot 2: Balancing Honesty & Frustration in advocating for R+ [Ep. 210] Sep 11, 2023

We know you're a passionate trainer, driven by a desire to master animal training skills through a force-free approach. You dream of a world where animals operate from a place of understanding and trust, not fear. Yet, advocating for positive reinforcement, especially when up against those using aversives, isn't straightforward. How can you effectively champion this cause and foster a paradigm shift in the animal training world?

Enter Michele Pouliot, your guide in this most recent ATA podcast episode. With an impressive 51 years in the field, Michele understands the challenges you face and offers a roadmap to navigate them. Here are three of the [many] big takeaways from the episode on how to advocate for positive reinforcement

A little bit of frustraion on your end is okay: Learn to channel your emotions effectively,
The importance of honesty [paired with kindness]: The critical importance of honesty and transparency in building trust with clients.
Building Trust: Learn about the importance of trust in your relationships with others, [drawing parallels between the relationships you forge with animals]

We want to see you avoid embarrassment, overwhelm and burnout. Instead, we want to see you build resilience to setbacks, get more organised, and grow your training skills and knowledge. In short, we want to see you enjoy confidence in yourself as a trainer and lead a fulfilling life, positively impacting the lives of the animal and human learners you work with. Join us in this awesome episode and turn your aspirations into ripples.

LINKS;

website: www.michelepouliot.com

IAABC online course: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/creating-desirable-behavior-around-distractions/

Links to videos

Freestyle routines

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kgy9fkap7xzi1gqpedji7/Somewhere-Over-the-Rainbow-MichelenSake.mp4?rlkey=dyaovrp14gf3f7pybj2c4u4wc&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a650fq5rsvc90z4/I%20Love%20Paris%20MPn%20D.mp4?dl=0

Michele Pouliot; 51 Years of Animal Training Wisdom [Episode 209] Aug 28, 2023

Welcome, appreciated listener of the ATA podcast show.

We know you're eager to master your personal animal training skills using a force-free approach. Moreover, you aim to make a significant positive difference with the work you do! Thus, the challenge isn't solely about honing your training skills, but also about conveying the value of positive reinforcement to others. How do you advocate for positive reinforcement, especially when faced with those who still rely on aversive tools?

Such challenges can indeed be frustrating, stressful, and overwhelming.

Enter Michele Pouliot, your guide in this episode. With an impressive 51 years of experience, Michele isn't just an expert; she's someone who's trodden the path you're on.

We delve deep in our discussion, but here are three major takeaways to bolster your ability to influence others:

Takeaway 1: Be kind - a philosophy that forges trust between you and those you collaborate with.

Takeaway 2: Continually hone your skills in effective communication. Michele will provide insights on introducing alternative techniques gracefully.

Takeaway 3: Recognize and cater to each learner's unique needs, appreciating the vital role adaptability plays in teaching.

With such profound insights just a click away, you won't want to miss this episode. Embracing Michele's wisdom isn't just about professional development; it's a strategy to sidestep the pitfalls of frustration, overwhelm, and burnout. By listening to this episode, you'll amplify your skills, knowledge, and confidence in influencing others, enabling you to profoundly impact the lives of both animal and human learners you engage with.

LINKS;

website: www.michelepouliot.com

IAABC online course: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/creating-desirable-behavior-around-distractions/

Links to videos

Freestyle routines

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kgy9fkap7xzi1gqpedji7/Somewhere-Over-the-Rainbow-MichelenSake.mp4?rlkey=dyaovrp14gf3f7pybj2c4u4wc&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a650fq5rsvc90z4/I%20Love%20Paris%20MPn%20D.mp4?dl=0

From the Zoological Society of London to You: Insights from Jim Mackie; [Episode 208] Aug 14, 2023

In this enlightening episode, we've tailored content especially for you, the passionate animal trainer eager to refine your skills. We recognize that, despite your dedication, the path to mastering animal training can sometimes feel overwhelming, filled with complexities and challenges.

That's where our expert guest, Jim Mackie, steps in. With over two decades at The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and as their first-ever Animal Behaviour Management Officer, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge on evidence-based training techniques.

He offers you a clear three-step plan in this episode:

Seize learning opportunities by connecting with top-tier education bodies like BIAZA, EAZA, and the Animal Behaviour Training Council (ABTC).
Emphasize quality over quantity in your training sessions, ensuring each moment is impactful and purposeful.
Seek out a supportive community where you can exchange experiences, gain guidance, and grow alongside fellow trainers.

With Jim's insights and this actionable approach, you're equipped to sidestep common pitfalls and embrace an ethical and effective training methodology. Dive into this episode with us, and let's help you grow your animal training skills, knowledge and confidence so that you can have your biggest possible positive impact on the lives of all the animal and human learners you work with!

Links

The Animal Behaviour Training Council [ABTC] >>> https://abtc.org.uk
ABTC standards >>> https://abtc.org.uk/practitioners-info/
Zoo Animal Training Symposium poster
Register for the ZATS 2023 conference HERE

Paws & Effect: Level Up Your Training Skills with Tabitha Kucera [Episode 207] Jul 31, 2023

Welcome to an inspiring episode of our podcast designed just for you - a passionate listener striving to master your personal animal training skills. We know that you are eager to deepen your understanding and connection with animals. Yet, you may often face challenges that can, at times, lead to feelings of overwhelm and helplessness.

But in this episode, get ready to meet your guide, Tabitha Kucera. As a renowned animal behaviour consultant and one of only 30 Veterinary Technician Specialists in Behavior globally, Tabitha will provide you with her profound understanding of animals. Her commitment to improving human-animal relationships will help you navigate through the complex landscape of animal training.

Tabitha shares a clear, actionable three-step plan to level up your animal training skills:

Build good relationships with veterinarians
Engage clients effectively in cooperative care
Recognize the importance of mental health in your role as an animal trainer, and prioritize fostering good mental health

Tabitha's call to action is for you to embrace this three-step plan. Apply it to your own training practices and experience the joy of making a more positive impact on the lives of both human and animal learners.

By adopting this plan, you can bypass feelings of overwhelm and helplessness, navigate your animal training challenges more effectively, avoid burnout, and foster resilience and growth in your skills.

After tuning into this episode and incorporating Tabitha's insightful advice, you'll find yourself better equipped to handle your training challenges. Your newfound knowledge paves the way to successful training sessions, We aim to bolster your self-confidence and help you lead a fulfilling life as an animal trainer.

Imagine a future where you continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the animal and human learners you work with. This episode is your stepping stone on this rewarding journey. Tune in, and embark on your journey to master your animal training skills.

Links

Happy Vet Visit handout I refer to and others >>> https://chirrupsandchatter.com/resource-library/
Website >>> www.chirrupsandchatter.com
Podcast https://tailsfromrvt.buzzsprout.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chirrupsandchatter/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chirrupsandchatter/

Ask the Animals: Dr. Jill Fernandes on Understanding Animal Welfare [Episode 206] Jul 17, 2023

Animal care professionals stand as advocates in a world where animals and their welfare often remain misunderstood. But sometimes, even the most passionate of us can feel lost and overwhelmed, unable to understand what 'welfare' truly means to these animals.

Enter Dr Jill Fernandes, our guest for today's episode. An animal welfare scientist and consultant, Dr Fernandes grew up surrounded by a diverse range of animals, which sparked her curiosity and dedication towards their welfare. She has carved a niche for herself, advocating for animals and helping us understand their needs better.

She's here to solve your problem, to demystify the often challenging concept of animal welfare, and guide you through a journey of understanding and communicating with the animals. She shares with us her three unique approaches to 'ask the animals' - beginning with understanding the animal's natural history, forgetting our preconceived notions, and honing our observational skills.

By applying Dr Fernandes' techniques, you'll not just understand animals better but also become a more effective advocate for their welfare and be better prepared to meet their need. Her expert insights help you break down the barriers and decipher what the animals are trying to communicate.

So tune in to our latest episode, "Asking the Animals: A Guide to Animal Welfare", and let Dr Fernandes guide you through the fascinating world of animal welfare. Discover a new understanding of animals and their needs and empower yourself to make a real difference in their lives. With this new knowledge, you're not just a listener; you're a changemaker in the realm of animal welfare.

Links:

www.animal-centric.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-fernandes-b3b22827/

Howls and Headphones: The Making of Top Animal Training Podcasts [Episode 205] Jul 03, 2023

About the episode;

Welcome, animal training enthusiasts! You're tuning in to a unique and exciting episode of our podcast. This time, we're giving you a glimpse behind the mic, revealing the ins and outs of being a podcast host in the fascinating field of animal training.

Today's episode features an intriguing discussion from my guest appearance on the TEC Talk podcast from Natural Encounters. This delightful experience was hosted by the passionate and knowledgeable Chris Jenkins and Ari Bailey.

But that's not all. I had the honour of being on the panel with Dr. Grey Stafford, the insightful voice behind the Zoo Logic podcast, and Shane Gorbett, the engaging host of Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA. Together, we navigated the stimulating world of podcast hosting, exploring its challenges, triumphs, and the finer details that make this journey unique.

This is a bit different from our usual fare, and you might wonder why. It's a rare opportunity to learn about the personalities that echo through your speakers on a regular basis. This candid conversation is filled with enlightening dialogues and absorbing anecdotes, and it's not devoid of humour, either.

So, get comfortable and join us on this enlightening journey. Whether you're an avid podcast listener or a budding podcast host, this episode promises to offer a refreshing perspective and might even inspire your own podcasting adventures. Enjoy the show!

Dr Nathaniel Hall; Rethinking canine olfaction: A fresh perspective [Episode 204] Jun 19, 2023

Here are five crucial takeaways from the research that can be practically implemented by those engaged in the field of scent work:

It may be beneficial to let go of pre-existing notions about canine olfaction and relearn everything from the ground up.
Your human sense of smell, to a certain extent, might not be drastically different from a dog's.
Make sure to enjoy the process.
It is vital that your training environment aligns with your real operational setting.
Ensure that the odor used for training mathced the one used in actual operational settings.

Dr. Hall is an Associate Professor of Companion Animal Science at Texas Tech University and the Director of the Canine Olfaction Research and Education Laboratory in the Department of Animal Science. He earned his PhD at the University of Florida, specializing in Behavior Analysis and canine olfaction. Following his doctoral studies, he continued as a postdoc at Arizona State University, investigating the optimization of training to enhance canines' detection of homemade explosives. At Texas Tech, his work continues to explore canine olfactory perception and how experience influences odour perception. His lab also investigates predictors and correlates of problem behaviour, behavioural predictors of working aptitude, and the relationship between behaviour and health using advanced statistical models.

Nicole Lobry de Bruyn; 5 things trainers should know when working with a behaviour vet [Episode 203] Jun 05, 2023

Nicole has been a veterinarian since the late 1980’s and has worked exclusively on companion animal behaviour since 2016. She is a member of the ANZCVS in Veterinary Behaviour and operates a private practice, Animal Sense, for companion animal behaviour issues in Perth, Western Australia. She has been a member of staff at Murdoch University Veterinary school since 2017, teaching the clinical behaviour medicine to undergraduate veterinary students. She loves to pass on knowledge to others through presenting and using case studies to illustrate the enormous array of behaviour problems and their various treatment protocols. She is passionate about educating others on the need for kind, scientifically sound ways to change behaviour. At the heart of her work is a goal for increased empathy between humans and the animals with whom we share the world.

For links check here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/06/05/nicole-lobry-de-bruyn-2/

Nicole Lobry de Bruyn; behaviour vet – Animal sense, Perth Australia [Episode 202] May 22, 2023

Nicole has been a veterinarian since the late 1980’s and has worked exclusively on companion animal behaviour since 2016. She is a member of the ANZCVS in Veterinary Behaviour and operates a private practice, Animal Sense, for companion animal behaviour issues in Perth, Western Australia. She has been a member of staff at Murdoch University Veterinary school since 2017, teaching the clinical behaviour medicine to undergraduate veterinary students. She loves to pass on knowledge to others through presenting and using case studies to illustrate the enormous array of behaviour problems and their various treatment protocols. She is passionate about educating others on the need for kind, scientifically sound ways to change behaviour. At the heart of her work is a goal for increased empathy between humans and the animals with whom we share the world.

For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/05/22/nicole-lobry-de-bruyn/

Dr. Erica Feuerbacher – Prong & shock collars [literature review] & social interaction as a reinforcer [Bonus episode] May 15, 2023

Dr. Erica Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor of Companion Animal Behavior and Welfare at Virginia Tech and director of the Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare Lab in the School of Animal Science. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida in the UF Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab and her Masters in Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas in the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies with Animals. Prior to joining Virginia Tech, she was an Assistant Professor at Carroll College in Helena, MT, where she led the canine program in which students trained foster dogs during the academic year. She has worked as a shelter behavior consultant, offered group dog training classes and private behavior consultations, and is co-founder of the Institute for Shelter Dogs. She is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Her research at Virginia Tech focuses on understanding dog behavior and learning from a behavior analytic perspective, using applied behavior analysis to solve behavioral issues, and identifying interventions that improve shelter dog welfare. She has earned several awards for her behavior analytic research and her dedication to the theoretical foundations of behavior analysis. She is passionate about humane, effective animal training, and working with owners, trainers, and shelter staff to improve our interactions with animals through behavior analysis.

For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/05/15/dr-erica-feuerbacher/

Susan Friedman; Functional assessments, Negative reinforcement & non-linear contingency analysis [Episode 200] May 08, 2023

Dr. Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D. is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. Susan has co-authored chapters on behavior change in five veterinary texts, and her popular articles have been translated into 17 languages. She teaches seminars and courses on animal learning online (How Behavior Works: Living & Learning With Animals), with students from 63 countries so far. Susan also consults with zoos and animal organizations around the world. She was appointed to the F&WS California Condor Recovery Team from 2002 – 2010, after which time the team was retired due to the success of the birds in the wild. She is the Chairperson of the Scientific Advisory Committee of American Humane Association (AHA) Film and TV Unit, and a member in good standing of ABAI, ABMA, IAATE and IAABC.

For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/05/08/function-assessments/

Malena DeMartini; Becoming a separation anxiety ripple maker [CSAT] [Episode 199] Apr 24, 2023

Malena DeMartini, is a Certified Trainer and Counselor (CTC), and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) – She is renowned in the dog training world for her work on canine separation anxiety over more than two decades. Her books, Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs, and Separation Anxiety in Dogs, Next Generation in Treatment Protocols and Practices have helped countless numbers of dogs (and the people that love them). Her online course for guardians called Mission: POSSIBLE has proven to be an invaluable resource in the industry and the success rate realized there is immeasurable. In addition to writing and lecturing for a worldwide audience, Malena oversees a team of top separation anxiety trainers and runs an internationally accessible certification program for accomplished dog professionals looking to hone their skills. Malena is passionate about furthering education in this field through science-based methods.

For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/04/24/csat/

‘Bird-less’ gun-dog training; Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky [Episode 198] Apr 10, 2023

Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky, PhD Bio

As a long-time dog owner (since 1994) and a “Dog Trainer Certified According to Animal Welfare and Protection Legislation” (awarded by the Austrian Ministry of Health and the Messerli Research Institute, VetMed Vienna), Nicole founded her own dog training business in 2008, Happy-Fellow® Coaching & Seminars. Since then, she has worked with clients whose dogs display a wide range of problematic behaviours, such as fear-related behaviour, inter- and intraspecific aggression, or stereotypic behaviours. Additionally, to her work as a behaviourist, Nicole frequently teaches retrieving classes as a fun and stimulating activity for all dogs but also for dog-owner teams participating in retriever-specific competitions. Nicole holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Animal Behaviour from University of Portsmouth (UK) and a MSc degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Queen’s University Belfast (UK). In 2022, Nicole completed her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Behaviour Analysis at Queen’s University Belfast. Currently she conducts research on canine learning, human-dog interactions, and owner training from a behaviour-analytic perspective as a Visiting Scholar affiliated with Queen’s University Belfast.

For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/04/10/nicole-pfaller-sadovsky-2/

Getting ‘unstuck’ using Applied Behaviour Analysis; Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky [Episode 197] Mar 27, 2023

Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky, PhD Bio

As a long-time dog owner (since 1994) and a “Dog Trainer Certified According to Animal Welfare and Protection Legislation” (awarded by the Austrian Ministry of Health and the Messerli Research Institute, VetMed Vienna), Nicole founded her own dog training business in 2008, Happy-Fellow® Coaching & Seminars. Since then, she has worked with clients whose dogs display a wide range of problematic behaviours, such as fear-related behaviour, inter- and intraspecific aggression, or stereotypic behaviours. Additionally, to her work as a behaviourist, Nicole frequently teaches retrieving classes as a fun and stimulating activity for all dogs but also for dog-owner teams participating in retriever-specific competitions. Nicole holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Animal Behaviour from University of Portsmouth (UK) and a MSc degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Queen’s University Belfast (UK). In 2022, Nicole completed her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Behaviour Analysis at Queen’s University Belfast. Currently she conducts research on canine learning, human-dog interactions, and owner training from a behaviour-analytic perspective as a Visiting Scholar affiliated with Queen’s University Belfast.

For links, visit here >>>

Matt Beisner; The importance of consideration in advocating for change! [Episode 196]. Mar 13, 2023

Matt Beisner (CPDT-KA, LFDM-T), is the founder of THE ZEN DOG, and host of “Dog: Impossible” on Disney+. Matt is dedicated to humanely helping dogs and their humans learn how to better connect with one another. He believes that there are "no bad dogs", and works to support positive behaviour change rather than rely on fear, force or commands for control. “What’s good for a dog is good for the world,” says Matt, who also serves as an ambassador of the Texas Humane Network. He and his wife Brooklin now live in Austin with their son, daughter, and family of once "impossible" dogs"

For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/03/13/matt-beisner/

Mary Hunter - 3 misconceptions about reinforcement [bonus episode] Mar 06, 2023

Mary earned her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree in behaviour analysis from the University of North Texas. She consults with people and their pets, working mainly with dogs and horses. In addition, Mary teaches online courses for professional animal trainers and others interested in the science of behaviour through her company, Behavior Explorer.

Mary has taught classes at the University of North Texas as an adjunct instructor. Her interest in instructional design led her to convert an upper-level undergraduate class into a self-paced, mastery-based course using Dr Fred Keller’s Personalized System of Instruction. In 2019, Mary and Dr Jesús Rosales-Ruiz published their first book, PORTL: The Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab.

Mary’s primary research interests include studying the process of shaping and developing better methods for teaching both people and animals. She is a full member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International and has presented her research at the organization’s annual convention.

Mary likes to share stories of her animal training adventures on her personal blog, StaleCheerios.com

For all the links mentioned in the episode CLICK HERE >>> https://atamember.com/2023/03/06/mary-hunter-2/

Alexis Davison – 5 ways to increase your confidence if you have a dog who likes to chase [Episode 194]. Feb 27, 2023

Alexis Davison - Bio

Alexis has been a professional dog trainer since 2001 and began developing Un-Chase!® in 2012 to help clients and students seeking solutions to their dogs’ chasing behaviours. Since then, she has helped countless dog lovers curb their dogs’ chasing behaviours and shared her innovative approach with dog training professionals all over the world.

Training Credentials

Alexis is a nationally accredited Dog Behavioural Trainer with a Certificate IV in Dog Behavioural Training, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), and an internationally Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

Trainer Educator & Speaker

Alexis is a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, charged with teaching the KPA Dog Trainer Professional Program in Australia and New Zealand. In addition, she is a coach for KPA’s Dog Trainer Comprehensive course and dog*biz business consultant.

Alexis regularly speaks at dog training conferences, seminars, and workshops sharing her experience and unique Un-Chase!® program with fellow dog training professionals.

For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/02/27/alexis-davison-2/

Alexis Davison – Un-Chase; [Episode 193] Feb 13, 2023

Alexis Davison - Bio

Alexis has been a professional dog trainer since 2001 and began developing Un-Chase!® in 2012 to help clients and students seeking solutions to their dogs’ chasing behaviours. Since then, she has helped countless dog lovers curb their dogs’ chasing behaviours and shared her innovative approach with dog training professionals all over the world.

Training Credentials

Alexis is a nationally accredited Dog Behavioural Trainer with a Certificate IV in Dog Behavioural Training, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), and an internationally Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

Trainer Educator & Speaker

Alexis is a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, charged with teaching the KPA Dog Trainer Professional Program in Australia and New Zealand. In addition, she is a coach for KPA’s Dog Trainer Comprehensive course and dog*biz business consultant.

Alexis regularly speaks at dog training conferences, seminars, and workshops sharing her experience and unique Un-Chase!® program with fellow dog training professionals.

For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/02/13/alexis-davison/

Nicolette Canzoneri - Applying the laws of behaviour science to 'help save the world'; Part 2 [Episode 192] Jan 30, 2023

Nicolette Canzoneri has a Masters of Science in Environmental Sciences, focusing on free-choice learning and behaviour change. Her thesis, Theory of Action for Pro-Environmental Behavior Change at Zoos and Aquariums, uncovered gaps in program design and implementation where zoos targeted conservation-focused behaviour change in their human zoo visitors. These gaps Nicolette discovered were common for many AZA-accredited institutions and served as the basis for creating her new venture EnvARK.

Nicolette also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, as well as an Associate of Science in Exotic Animal Training & Management, Animal Behavior, and Wildlife Education. Her expertise includes behavioural science, social science research, informal learning, science communication, and behaviour-focused program design.

For links CLICK HERE >>> https://atamember.com/2023/01/30/nicolette-canzoneri-2/

Bex Tasker - Teaching behaviour science to youth [Episode 191] Jan 16, 2023

Bex and her family live on a small farm in beautiful Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Under her business Positively Together, Bex teaches humans in NZ and around the world how to inspire behaviour change in their horses and dogs. In addition, Positively Together hosts classes where youth can experience the power of positive reinforcement and see learning and communication in action, as they work hands-on with friendly trained sheep, horses, chickens, dogs, cows, pigs and more.

Bex is a KPA Certified Training Partner and has been training animals with positive reinforcement for over 20 years, with a long-standing interest in clicker training for horses. However the youth programs and multi-species focus have been growing rapidly since 2018 and have become a special passion.

Positively Together offers “Junior Animal Trainer” classes, “PupStars” classes for kids and their dogs, and a series of very popular online Zoom classes for home-schoolers. The flagship “Next Gen Trainers” membership for tweens and teens remains the heart project, with the monthly workshops and strong community providing a safe anchor for kids during the challenging teenage years. The focus for all the youth programs is on animal welfare and trainer skills, and the underlying values of compassion, consent, confidence, resilience and respect – for animals, and for humans.

Over the years the videos of these classes posted on Positively Together social media pages have prompted enthusiastic enquiries from trainers around the world wanting advice on how to design and launch similar programs. Bex has guided many people through this process one-on-one, but as a firm believer that, as Dr Friedman says, “All of us are smarter than one of us”, a new idea was born. Therefore, launching in 2023 is a BRAND NEW offering from Positively Together – “Shaping the Future”. This is a coaching collective and community where those of us who are interested in teaching kids and animals can come together to share ideas and advice, gain support, get inspired, and ultimately get started with changing the world! If you have a special interest in this field, in any capacity, we would love you to join us.

For links visit >>> https://atamember.com/2023/01/16/bex-tasker-2/

Amy Schliz; 5 ways to improve 'dialogue' in your training [Episode 190] Jan 02, 2023

When standing in front of a giraffe training partner, Amy is acutely aware of how lucky she is to have been surrounded by such amazing people and animals throughout her life. All of those people have led her to her current role, which is the Senior Animal Behaviorist for the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe. The organization is run by the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and partners with Dr. Susan Friedman and The Behavior Works Team.

She's dabbled in field research, veterinary nursing, and zookeeping. While exploring all of the options of where she could best focus her time and energy to make a difference, she discovered the science of behavior change! ABA has changed how she's wors with both animals and people throughout the years. She enjoys coaching training sessions, running giraffe workshops, and continuing to learn from others.

For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/01/02/amy-schliz-2/

Amy Schliz; Giraffe conservation & training [Episode 189] Dec 19, 2022

When standing in front of a giraffe training partner, Amy is acutely aware of how lucky she is to have been surrounded by such amazing people and animals throughout her life. All of those people have led her to her current role, which is the Senior Animal Behaviorist for the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe. The organization is run by the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and partners with Dr. Susan Friedman and The Behavior Works Team.

She's dabbled in field research, veterinary nursing, and zookeeping. While exploring all of the options of where she could best focus her time and energy to make a difference, she discovered the science of behavior change! ABA has changed how she's wors with both animals and people throughout the years. She enjoys coaching training sessions, running giraffe workshops, and continuing to learn from others.

For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2022/12/19/amy-schliz/

Nikki Morrison; Animal Training Toolkit - Part 2 [Episode 188] Dec 05, 2022

Nikki Morrison has been in the animal training field for over 20 years. Starting off working with sea lions at the age of 19, where she established a passion for animal behaviour, training and welfare.

She then moved on to become Animal Training Coordinator for a wildlife park in England, working with several species ranging from a variety of big cats, primates, small mammals and birds. She also started the UK’s first sea lion swim program and internship program here.

After a 6-month sabbatical trip, spending time researching animal training programs around Australia, Nikki went on to work with dolphins in the Caribbean for a couple of years before being asked to help start a trailblazing penguin training program in Dubai. This earned Nikki’s team several international awards and recognitions and ultimately led to an offer of work as Director of Animal Training for a worldwide zoo and aquarium consultation company.

At the peak of Nikki’s career, however, sadly, she gave up her role to move back home and care for her terminally ill mum. During this time, Nikki also supported re-evaluating a local sea lion facility and operation, which led to a new pool and advanced research on stereotypical behaviour in sea lions.

Nikki is now working with Guide Dogs for the Blind, supporting the puppy development operation in Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as running her own consulting business to continue her passion for supporting zoological facilities to integrate animal-centred training programs that positively impact zoo operations in many ways but most importantly, the lives of the animals and their primary caretakers.

For links check here >>> https://atamember.com/2022/12/05/nikki-morrison-2/

Nikki Morrison; Animal Training Toolkit - Part 1 [Episode 187] Nov 21, 2022

Nikki Morrison has been in the animal training field for over 20 years. Starting off working with sea lions at the age of 19, where she established a passion for animal behaviour, training and welfare.

She then moved on to become Animal Training Coordinator for a wildlife park in England, working with several species ranging from a variety of big cats, primates, small mammals and birds. She also started the UK’s first sea lion swim program and internship program here.

After a 6-month sabbatical trip, spending time researching animal training programs around Australia, Nikki went on to work with dolphins in the Caribbean for a couple of years before being asked to help start a trailblazing penguin training program in Dubai. This earned Nikki’s team several international awards and recognitions and ultimately led to an offer of work as Director of Animal Training for a worldwide zoo and aquarium consultation company.

At the peak of Nikki’s career, however, sadly, she gave up her role to move back home and care for her terminally ill mum. During this time, Nikki also supported re-evaluating a local sea lion facility and operation, which led to a new pool and advanced research on stereotypical behaviour in sea lions.

Nikki is now working with Guide Dogs for the Blind, supporting the puppy development operation in Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as running her own consulting business to continue her passion for supporting zoological facilities to integrate animal-centred training programs that positively impact zoo operations in many ways but most importantly, the lives of the animals and their primary caretakers.

For links check here >>> https://atamember.com/2022/11/21/nikki-morrison/

Marketing Made Simple; with April Sunshine Hawkins [Episode 186] Nov 07, 2022

April Sunshine Hawkins Bio Whether she is co-hosting the Marketing Made Simple podcast, on-stage speaking, or facilitating a StoryBrand private workshop her goal is to help people make marketing easy and make it work. For the past 5 years, April Sunshine has worked with clients from just about every industry and trained marketers from all over the globe. The StoryBrand Framework works for billion-dollar brands, nonprofits, churches, startups, and B2B companies. She is excited for you to take your StoryBrand skills to the next level to make your next marketing project a success. Outside of her position on the StoryBrand team, April Sunshine enjoys being outside hiking or playing pickleball with her husband, Brent, binging podcasts, and meeting up with friends for an adventure any chance she can get.

Carrie-Anne Selwyn: Canine Hoopers World Part 2 [Episode 185] Oct 24, 2022

Carrie-Anne Selwyn is a dog trainer, podcaster, speaker, hoopers judge and competitor and the founder of Canine Hoopers World. Originally a riding instructor Carrie also worked at a groomers and a cattery. After passing her level 3 animal care Carrie pursued a career in dog training in 2012 Becoming a qualified trainer with the IMDT.

She is now an ambassador for the Pet Professional network, a guest speaker for the Distinctive dog trainer and IMDT and PPG Australia. A course tutor and assessor for the IMDT. Carrie also has two successful podcasts Canine Hoopers World and the Dog Training Dictionary. Carrie has taught internationally both in person and virtually. She set up Canine Hoopers World in 2019 and has taught over 500 instructors how to teach hoopers in over 15 different countries.

Carrie competes regularly with her GSD Dodge and he was ranked 2nd in the large rescue dog league and won the shepherd league this year, He was also runner up in a winter series of competition and achieved his platinum warrant.

For links click here >>> https://atamember.com/2022/10/24/carrie-anne-selwyn-2/

Carrie-Anne Selwyn: Canine Hoopers World [Episode 184] Oct 10, 2022

Carrie-Anne Selwyn is a dog trainer, podcaster, speaker, hoopers judge and competitor and the founder of Canine Hoopers World. Originally a riding instructor Carrie also worked at a groomers and a cattery. After passing her level 3 animal care Carrie pursued a career in dog training in 2012 Becoming a qualified trainer with the IMDT.

She is now an ambassador for the Pet Professional network, a guest speaker for the Distinctive dog trainer and IMDT and PPG Australia. A course tutor and assessor for the IMDT. Carrie also has two successful podcasts Canine Hoopers World and the Dog Training Dictionary. Carrie has taught internationally both in person and virtually. She set up Canine Hoopers World in 2019 and has taught over 500 instructors how to teach hoopers in over 15 different countries.

Carrie competes regularly with her GSD Dodge and he was ranked 2nd in the large rescue dog league and won the shepherd league this year, He was also runner up in a winter series of competition and achieved his platinum warrant.

For links click here >>> https://atamember.com/2022/10/10/carrie-anne-selwyn/

Dr. Lisa Gunter - Assistant Professor [Psychology] at Coastal Carolina University; Part 2 [Episode 183] Sep 26, 2022

Lisa, PhD, CBCC-KA, is an Associate Professor at Coastal Carolina University in the Psycholgy Department and directors the laboratory for animal behaviour and welfare. Before beginning her graduate studies, she worked for nearly a decade with pets in animal shelters and with dogs and their owners. Lisa's research aims to better the lives of companion animals and their owners. Under the mentorship of Clive Wynne, Lisa earned her Masters in 2015 and her PhD in 2018 as a graduate student in the behavioural neuroscience and comparative psychology program at Arizona State University.

Prior to her graduate school, she worked as a behaviour consultant and trainer in San Francisco, where she taught group classes and consulted with owners experiencing issues of fear, anxiety, and aggression with their dogs. Her interest in canine behaviour began in 2002 as an animal shelter volunteer, training dogs in basic skills and assisting in shelter dog playgroups. That interest grew into a career where she managed the behaviour programs of several shelters throughout the West.

These experiences led Lisa to co-found Wagfield Academy, an online dog training and behaviour resource for owners (which was acquired by the Humane Society of the United States Pets for Life program), and the Institute for Shelter Dogs with past ATA podcast guest Dr Erica Feuerbacher, where they combine the latest in shelter research with the current best practices in workshops for staff and volunteers.Six years ago, she founded and annually organised the Canine Science Symposium, which regularly disseminated the latest applied canine science to practitioners from across the country and excitingly might be returning in 2023

For links CLICK HERE >>> https://atamember.com/2022/09/26/lisa-gunter-2/

Dr. Lisa Gunter - Assistant Professor [Psychology] at Coastal Carolina University; Part 1 [Episode 182] Sep 12, 2022

Lisa, PhD, CBCC-KA, is an Associate Professor at Coastal Carolina University in the Psycholgy Department and directors the laboratory for animal behaviour and welfare. Before beginning her graduate studies, she worked for nearly a decade with pets in animal shelters and with dogs and their owners. Lisa's research aims to better the lives of companion animals and their owners. Under the mentorship of Clive Wynne, Lisa earned her Masters in 2015 and her PhD in 2018 as a graduate student in the behavioural neuroscience and comparative psychology program at Arizona State University.

Prior to her graduate school, she worked as a behaviour consultant and trainer in San Francisco, where she taught group classes and consulted with owners experiencing issues of fear, anxiety, and aggression with their dogs. Her interest in canine behaviour began in 2002 as an animal shelter volunteer, training dogs in basic skills and assisting in shelter dog playgroups. That interest grew into a career where she managed the behaviour programs of several shelters throughout the West.

These experiences led Lisa to co-found Wagfield Academy, an online dog training and behaviour resource for owners (which was acquired by the Humane Society of the United States Pets for Life program), and the Institute for Shelter Dogs with past ATA podcast guest Dr Erica Feuerbacher, where they combine the latest in shelter research with the current best practices in workshops for staff and volunteers.Six years ago, she founded and annually organised the Canine Science Symposium, which regularly disseminated the latest applied canine science to practitioners from across the country and excitingly might be returning in 2023

For links CLICK HERE >>> https://atamember.com/2022/09/12/lisa-gunter/

Exploring Nuances & connecting dots; #2 - Eva Bertilsson & Angelica Hesselius [Episode 181] Aug 29, 2022

Angelica Hesselius Bio

Angelica Hesselius is an internationally renowned reward-based horse trainer with a background as an instructor in classical dressage and academic art of riding. She specializes in positive reinforcement training for balanced movement in groundwork and riding. Developing proprioception, movement and communication through systematic reward-based strategies.

Angelica has developed new strategies for creating high precision movements and low frustration from the get-go when working with food reinforcers and is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She trains horses, teaches students and coaches colleagues all over the world.

Together with dutch horse trainer Do Groen, Angelica has founded the Reward Based Horse Academy with the aim to help horse people build a strong foundation using reward based training techniques. They are offering short courses and are currently working on their year-long educational program.

Her current projects include Exploring Nuances with Eva Bertilsson, with lectures and courses for horse trainers and behavior geeks curious to explore and expand their training systems.

Eva Bertilsson Bio

Eva Bertilsson (she/her) is a behavior consultant and educator with a master’s degree in behavior analysis and a passion for all things related to behavior, learning and animal welfare. She started out as a positive reinforcement dog sports trainer in the 90s and nowadays works with a wide variety of settings, helping individuals and organizations develop their practice of modern, science-based, empowering strategies for the benefit of learners of all species.

Eva is a board member of the Swedish Association for Behavior Analysis and an enthusiastic disseminator of ethical practices based in behavioral science. She is a long-standing faculty member of Clicker Expo and of TAGteach, and an accredited speaker for Fear Free. Always striving to further our best practices, she hosts the Scandinavian CCC conference on Choice, Control and Communication and runs a Swedish membership group for husbandry training called Kul med Hantering (“Having fun with cooperative care”).

Eva and her Carpe Momentum colleague Emelie Johnson Vegh are noteworthy influencers within reward-based training, having developed strategies and concepts such as start button behaviors, seamless training sessions and training session flow charts. Much of “E&E”‘s philosophy and approach to training is outlined in their book Agility Right From the Start, and you find them at www.carpemomentum.nu

If you are curious of Eva’s most recent projects, check out the webinars she hosts on the www.abc247.wtf/online and look into her positive reinforcement horse training collaboration with with Angelica Hesselius, www.rewardbasedartofriding.com/exploringnuances

For links, visit >>> https://atamember.com/2022/08/29/exploring-nuances-2/

Exploring Nuances & connecting dots; Eva Bertilsson & Angelica Hesselius [Episode 180] Aug 15, 2022

Angelica Hesselius Bio

Angelica Hesselius is an internationally renowned reward-based horse trainer with a background as an instructor in classical dressage and academic art of riding. She specializes in positive reinforcement training for balanced movement in groundwork and riding. Developing proprioception, movement and communication through systematic reward-based strategies.

Angelica has developed new strategies for creating high precision movements and low frustration from the get-go when working with food reinforcers and is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She trains horses, teaches students and coaches colleagues all over the world.

Together with dutch horse trainer Do Groen, Angelica has founded the Reward Based Horse Academy with the aim to help horse people build a strong foundation using reward based training techniques. They are offering short courses and are currently working on their year-long educational program.

Her current projects include Exploring Nuances with Eva Bertilsson, with lectures and courses for horse trainers and behavior geeks curious to explore and expand their training systems.

Eva Bertilsson Bio

Eva Bertilsson (she/her) is a behavior consultant and educator with a master’s degree in behavior analysis and a passion for all things related to behavior, learning and animal welfare. She started out as a positive reinforcement dog sports trainer in the 90s and nowadays works with a wide variety of settings, helping individuals and organizations develop their practice of modern, science-based, empowering strategies for the benefit of learners of all species.

Eva is a board member of the Swedish Association for Behavior Analysis and an enthusiastic disseminator of ethical practices based in behavioral science. She is a long-standing faculty member of Clicker Expo and of TAGteach, and an accredited speaker for Fear Free. Always striving to further our best practices, she hosts the Scandinavian CCC conference on Choice, Control and Communication and runs a Swedish membership group for husbandry training called Kul med Hantering (“Having fun with cooperative care”).

Eva and her Carpe Momentum colleague Emelie Johnson Vegh are noteworthy influencers within reward-based training, having developed strategies and concepts such as start button behaviors, seamless training sessions and training session flow charts. Much of “E&E”‘s philosophy and approach to training is outlined in their book Agility Right From the Start, and you find them at www.carpemomentum.nu

If you are curious of Eva’s most recent projects, check out the webinars she hosts on the www.abc247.wtf/online and look into her positive reinforcement horse training collaboration with with Angelica Hesselius, www.rewardbasedartofriding.com/exploringnuances

For links, visit >>> https://atamember.com/2022/08/15/exploring-nuances/

Peggy Hogan & Monty Gwynne - R+ horse training collaboration #2 [Episode 179] Aug 01, 2022

Monty Gwynne, founder of Equispeak and a self-proclaimed training junkie, is passionate about sharing her decades of training experience. This depth and breadth of her experiences with many different breeds and disciplines allows her to draw on them to better solve issues using R+.

Monty’s training passions are classical dressage and driving. Because of her long involvement in the horse world she is often called upon to help take and rehab ponies and minis who have been in difficult situations. Using R+ has been the saving grace for many of these rescues.

Monty’s approach is based on shaping without frustration and is unique in the R+ horse community.

The focus of Monty’s journey is on bringing positive, science-based horse training to the forefront and working with people interested in discovering this powerful tool. Having seen the joy that positive reinforcement training brings to both partners in the horse - human relationship over the past 30+ years, there is no going back.

Through her business, The Best Whisper is a Click, Peggy Hogan provides clicker training lessons, clinics, and online coaching, all focused on horses. She has been a horse-lover since the age of three when her sister put her on a pay-per-lap pony ride, loves all animals and has a passion for training. Her background in training includes N.H. and in-depth study of the teachings of Peggy Cummings, founder of Connected Riding.

In the late 90's there was little information on using positive reinforcement with horses, so after an introduction from Alexandra Kurland, Peggy learned from clicker trainers of other species, as well as diving into the science behind the training with Dr. Susan Friedman. Peggy has investigated ways to add more shaping, capturing, luring, and targeting to her clicker training for horses program. Horses offer complex behaviors freely if given the choice, behaviors that apply to environments that range from agility to freestyle to medical procedures and Start Buttons. Peggy is currently teaming up with Monty Gwynne to reach the online community for teaching this amazing technology.

For links, visit >>> https://atamember.com/2022/08/01/peggy-monty-2/

Peggy Hogan & Monty Gwynne - R+ horse training collaboration #1 [Episode 178] Jul 18, 2022

Monty Gwynne, founder of Equispeak and a self-proclaimed training junkie, is passionate about sharing her decades of training experience. This depth and breadth of her experiences with many different breeds and disciplines allows her to draw on them to better solve issues using R+.

Monty’s training passions are classical dressage and driving. Because of her long involvement in the horse world she is often called upon to help take and rehab ponies and minis who have been in difficult situations. Using R+ has been the saving grace for many of these rescues.

Monty’s approach is based on shaping without frustration and is unique in the R+ horse community.

The focus of Monty’s journey is on bringing positive, science-based horse training to the forefront and working with people interested in discovering this powerful tool. Having seen the joy that positive reinforcement training brings to both partners in the horse - human relationship over the past 30+ years, there is no going back.

Through her business, The Best Whisper is a Click, Peggy Hogan provides clicker training lessons, clinics, and online coaching, all focused on horses. She has been a horse-lover since the age of three when her sister put her on a pay-per-lap pony ride, loves all animals and has a passion for training. Her background in training includes N.H. and in-depth study of the teachings of Peggy Cummings, founder of Connected Riding.

In the late 90's there was little information on using positive reinforcement with horses, so after an introduction from Alexandra Kurland, Peggy learned from clicker trainers of other species, as well as diving into the science behind the training with Dr. Susan Friedman. Peggy has investigated ways to add more shaping, capturing, luring, and targeting to her clicker training for horses program. Horses offer complex behaviors freely if given the choice, behaviors that apply to environments that range from agility to freestyle to medical procedures and Start Buttons. Peggy is currently teaming up with Monty Gwynne to reach the online community for teaching this amazing technology.

For links, visit >>> https://atamember.com/2022/07/18/peggy-monty-1/

Melissa Millet - The Ultimutts; Part 2 [Episode 177] Jul 04, 2022

MELISSA MILLETT - Professional Stunt and Movie Animal Trainer

Melissa is the founder and head trainer of In Dogs We Trust, The Ultimutts, and Ontario Animal Actors.

Melissa has taught thousands of family pets, holds training workshops for professionals in the pet industry including Veterinary technicians, Rescue Organizations, Professional Dog Trainers and sessions for the staff and volunteers at the London Humane Society.

After joining the world of cat training, Melissa has offered online lessons to cat owners around the world and is part of the faculty for ClickerExpo, Melissa's own cat team (Sashimi, Tonic and Kit Kat) have acquired a Guinness World Record, travelled to California to earn 4 yesses on the America's Got Talent stage and performed in Hollywood Blockbusters and commercials.

Most notably, Melissa was the key trainer for the cats for Stephen Kings 2019 Pet Sematary. The dogs and cats represented by Ontario Animal Actors have been featured in Commercials for Tim Hortons, Duracell, a 2019 SUPERBOWL commercial and alongside A-list celebrities like Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and Sam Worthington (Avatar)!

For the links visit here >> https://atamember.com/2022/07/04/melissa-millet-2/

Melissa Millet - The Ultimutts; Part 1 [Episode 176] Jun 20, 2022

MELISSA MILLETT - Professional Stunt and Movie Animal Trainer

Melissa is the founder and head trainer of In Dogs We Trust, The Ultimutts, and Ontario Animal Actors.

Melissa has taught thousands of family pets, holds training workshops for professionals in the pet industry including Veterinary technicians, Rescue Organizations, Professional Dog Trainers and sessions for the staff and volunteers at the London Humane Society.

After joining the world of cat training, Melissa has offered online lessons to cat owners around the world and is part of the faculty for ClickerExpo, Melissa's own cat team (Sashimi, Tonic and Kit Kat) have acquired a Guinness World Record, travelled to California to earn 4 yesses on the America's Got Talent stage and performed in Hollywood Blockbusters and commercials.

Most notably, Melissa was the key trainer for the cats for Stephen Kings 2019 Pet Sematary. The dogs and cats represented by Ontario Animal Actors have been featured in Commercials for Tim Hortons, Duracell, a 2019 SUPERBOWL commercial and alongside A-list celebrities like Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and Sam Worthington (Avatar)!

For the links visit here >> https://atamember.com/2022/06/20/melissa-millet/

Dante Camacho: Dante Dog Works, Part 2 [Episode 175] Jun 06, 2022

Dante Camacho Bio Dante is the founder of DanteDogWorks, he focuses on teaching other dog trainers and dog owners around the world about how to successfully train and live with dogs using positive reinforcement based training. He started his dog training career in the late 90’s and was one of the first dog trainers to introduce clicker training in Brazil. Dante is an international presenter and a dog sports enthusiast, having represented Brazil and Canada in multiple World agility competitions, titled dogs in Rally obedience and Dock diving, taught and performed Dog Dancing for almost a decade in Canada and the US and in recent years developed an online dog training platform that offers multiple courses for his Brazilian audience.

He’s a teacher for the “Animal Behavior and Welfare” post grad course at the UNIRP University. Since 2020 Dante has worked as a volunteer developing training programs and training staff at the Rio Preto Zoo.

To check all the links visit here - https://atamember.com/2022/06/07/dante-camacho2/

Dante Camacho: Dante Dog Works, Part 1 [Episode 174] May 23, 2022

Dante is the founder of DanteDogWorks, he focuses on teaching other dog trainers and dog owners around the world about how to successfully train and live with dogs using positive reinforcement based training. He started his dog training career in the late 90’s and was one of the first dog trainers to introduce clicker training in Brazil.Dante is an international presenter and a dog sports enthusiast, having represented Brazil and Canada in multiple World agility competitions, titled dogs in Rally obedience and Dock diving, taught and performed Dog Dancing for almost a decade in Canada and the US and in recent years developed and online dog training platform that offers multiple courses for his Brazilian audience.He’s a teacher for the “Animal Behavior and Welfare” post grad course at the UNIRP University. Since 2020 Dante has worked as a volunteer developing training programs and training staff at the Rio Preto Zoo.

Jessica Hekman: Functional Dog Collaborative, part 2 [Episode 173] May 09, 2022

Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD, is a veterinary genetics researcher who is fascinated by dog behavior. She works at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a computational biologist, studying the genetics of behavior in pet and working dogs through the Darwin's Ark project and the Working Dogs Project. She teaches behavioral biology at the Virginia Tech online Masters program for Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare. She also offers webinars online and consults with breeders about genetic testing and breeding choices. She is one of the founders of the Functional Dog Collaborative (functionalbreeding.org), a non-profit which seeks to change the conversation around dog breeding in the dog loving community. Jessica lives in Raymond, NH with her husband and three dogs.

Jessica Hekman: Functional Dog Collaborative, part 1 [Episode 172] Apr 25, 2022

Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD, is a veterinary genetics researcher who is fascinated by dog behavior. She works at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a computational biologist, studying the genetics of behavior in pet and working dogs through the Darwin's Ark project and the Working Dogs Project. She teaches behavioral biology at the Virginia Tech online Masters program for Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare. She also offers webinars online and consults with breeders about genetic testing and breeding choices. She is one of the founders of the Functional Dog Collaborative (functionalbreeding.org), a non-profit which seeks to change the conversation around dog breeding in the dog loving community. Jessica lives in Raymond, NH with her husband and three dogs.

Deborah Jones; Cooperative Care training, Part 2 [Episode 171] Apr 11, 2022

Deborah Jones, Ph.D. is a retired psychology professor who now trains animals full-time. She has been training for 25+ years and focuses on positive reinforcement based methods. Deb has written 12 books on dog training and has helped develop several DVD series. She has also trained and shown multiple breeds to high level titles in agility, rally, and obedience. She is currently teaching online training classes and webinars at www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com. Her newest project is the Cooperative Care Certificate program in partnership with Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. You can learn more about this at www.cooperativecarecertificate.com. Visit her website at www.k9infocus.com for her blog and more information.

Deborah Jones; Cooperative Care training, Part 1 [Episode 170] Mar 28, 2022

Deborah Jones, Ph.D. is a retired psychology professor who now trains animals full-time. She has been training for 25+ years and focuses on positive reinforcement based methods. Deb has written 12 books on dog training and has helped develop several DVD series. She has also trained and shown multiple breeds to high level titles in agility, rally, and obedience. She is currently teaching online training classes and webinars at www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com. Her newest project is the Cooperative Care Certificate program in partnership with Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. You can learn more about this at www.cooperativecarecertificate.com. Visit her website at www.k9infocus.com for her blog and more information.

Terrie Hayward - Deaf dogs/animals [Episode 169] Mar 14, 2022

Terrie Hayward Bio Terrie Hayward has an M.Ed. and is a Faculty Member of the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA), a KPA Certified Training Partner (CTP), and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Council of Professional Dog Trainers. Additionally, she is also certified in Canine Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) and is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild, and has written articles on training for BARKS magazine, Pet Business, and Grooming Business magazine and is the author of three books: A Deaf Dog Joins the Family," co-author, “Grooming Without Stress: Safer, Quicker, Happier,” and “Your 10 Minute a Day Dog.” Terrie works with families and their animal companions, presents workshops, travels, and consults focusing on positive reinforcement interactions and modifying behavior through applications in behavior analysis.

Susan Friedman & Rick Hester - Parenting with ATA knowledge on board; Part 2 Feb 28, 2022

About this episode!

Episode 168 is part 2 of this special instalment. We welcome back two previous guests of the ATA podcast show to talk about what it's like to parent with some ABA [Applied Behaviour Analysis] & training knowledge on board.

Firstly, Dr Susan Friedman, a retired psychology professor of Utah State University who pioneered the application of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to captive and companion animals.

And secondly, the excellent Rick Hester, the Curator of Behavioural Husbandry for the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado. There Rick oversees all the zoo's behavioural programs, including animal training for husbandry, medical, public show behaviours, enrichment, developing programs to improve problem behaviour situations, and the zoo's formal animal welfare assessments.

And, since 2015, Rick has also worked for Dr Friedman's Behaviour Works as a consultant and course co-instructor

Listen to part 1 here >>> https://atamember.com/main-ata-podcast-show/

Susan Friedman & Rick Hester - Parenting with ATA knowledge on board; Part 1 Feb 14, 2022

In this episode host, Ryan Cartlidge talks with Dr Susan Friedman and Rick Hester about what it's like to parent with some ABA knowledge on board.

[Episode 166] Rat Tickling with Megan LaFollette Jan 31, 2022

Megan LaFollette Bio Dr. Megan LaFollette works with The North American 3Rs Collaborative to advance science, innovation, and research animal welfare. She has her PhD in Animal Behavior & Well-Being from Purdue University, where she also received a Master of Science in Animal Welfare. Her primary interests lie at the intersection of human-animal interaction and animal welfare, especially in practical refinements for laboratory and companion animals. These interests have led to her conducting projects focused on rat tickling, compassion fatigue in laboratory animal personnel, refinement for cats in confinement, positive reinforcement in training horses, the welfare of service dogs, and human behavior change for animal welfare.

Maasa Nishimuta - CAAWT [Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare & Training] Part 2 Jan 17, 2022

Maasa Nishimuta Bio:

Maasa Nishimuta studied under Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz and earned a master's degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. In her master's thesis, she studied the reinforcing effects of affection in the form of petting and gentle scratching with rescued equines. She modified Constructional Affection for use with equines and continues to apply Constructional Affection with animals in shelters where she volunteers.

In 2021, Maasa co-founded a 501(c)3 non-profit organization Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training (CAAWT), and serves as its chief operating officer. CAAWT provides free training to individuals and organizations in need of training and cannot afford it, with the goal of improving the lives of animals and their caretakers through applications of the Constructional Approach. To carry out CAAWT's mission, she co-hosts a monthly podcast, runs private sessions and group classes in-person and online, and hosts webinars and the Annual CAAWT Conference to disseminate information on the Constructional Approach and its many applications to animal welfare and training.

Maasa Nishimuta - CAAWT [Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare & Training] Part 1 Jan 03, 2022

Maasa Nishimuta Bio:

Maasa Nishimuta studied under Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz and earned a master's degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. In her master's thesis, she studied the reinforcing effects of affection in the form of petting and gentle scratching with rescued equines. She modified Constructional Affection for use with equines and continues to apply Constructional Affection with animals in shelters where she volunteers.

In 2021, Maasa co-founded a 501(c)3 non-profit organization Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training (CAAWT), and serves as its chief operating officer. CAAWT provides free training to individuals and organizations in need of training and cannot afford it, with the goal of improving the lives of animals and their caretakers through applications of the Constructional Approach. To carry out CAAWT's mission, she co-hosts a monthly podcast, runs private sessions and group classes in-person and online, and hosts webinars and the Annual CAAWT Conference to disseminate information on the Constructional Approach and its many applications to animal welfare and training.

[Episode 163] Joe Layng - 'The secret to happiness; Part 2' Dec 20, 2021

[Episode 162] Joe Layng - 'The secret to happiness; Part 1' Dec 06, 2021

[Episode 161] Kim Brophey - 'Meet your dog' Nov 22, 2021

[Episode 160] Autumn Sorrells - Animal welfare in medical research; Part 2 Nov 08, 2021

[Episode 159] Autumn Sorrells - Animal welfare in medical research: Part 1 Oct 25, 2021

[Episode 158] Veronica Boutelle; Master schedules & saving ATA! Oct 11, 2021

[Episode 157] - Kristina Spaulding; Smart Dog Training & Behaviour Sep 27, 2021

[Episode 156] - Emelie Johnson Vegh; Are you feeling Overwhelmed? Sep 13, 2021

[Episode 155] - Allie Bender; Canine Enrichment for the Real World (Part 2) Aug 30, 2021

[Episode 154] - Emily Strong; Canine Enrichment for the Real World Aug 16, 2021

[Bonus episode 153] - Digital & content marketing with Melissa Breau Aug 09, 2021

[Episode 152] - Tony Harvey; Guide dogs UK & TAG teach Aug 02, 2021

[Episode 151] - Rick Hester; Curator of Behavioral Husbandry for the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Jul 19, 2021

[Episode 150] - Dr. Susan Friedman & Ryan Cartlidge; Off the perch part 2 Jul 05, 2021

[Episode 149] - Tim Van Loan; Behavioral Husbandry Manager of the ABQ BioPark Jun 21, 2021

[Episode 148] - Emily Harvey; Guide dogs UK (& dreaming of Ken Ramirez...) Jun 07, 2021

[Episode 147] - Catja Pedersen; Mother of awesomeness. May 24, 2021

[Episode 146] - Emelie Johnson Vegh; The pros & pitfalls of the fluff! May 10, 2021

[Episode 145] - Catherine Nelson: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Apr 26, 2021

[Episode 144] - Laura VanArendonk Baugh: Advocating for Positive Reinforcement. Apr 12, 2021

[Episode 143] - Michael Shikashio & Trish McMillan; Nobody makes good decisions whilst being strangled. Mar 29, 2021

[BONUS Epiosde] - Dr. Christy Alligood; How research works. Mar 22, 2021

[Episode 141] - Terrie Hayward; PAW, Positive Animal Wellness Mar 15, 2021

[Episode 140] - Unscripted/impromptu behaviour nerding with Eva Bertilsson Mar 01, 2021

[Episode 139] - Chris Varnon; Assistant Professor of Psychology at Converse College ... Part 2 Feb 15, 2021

[Episode 138] - Dr. Chris Varnon - learning with bumble bees, snakes, rats, pigeons and more! Feb 01, 2021

[Episode 137]; Adele Shaw, The Willing Equine ... Part 2 Jan 18, 2021

[Episode 136]; Adele Shaw, The Willing Equine ... Part 1 Jan 04, 2021

1.20 – Ryan introduces Adele Shaw and her bio that is driven by her passion for horses.
3.22 - Adele thanks Ryan and they discuss the challenges that occurred at the start of 2020.
6.00 – Ryan aske Adele to take us back to where she first started her journey with positive reinforcement training.
11.55 – Adele explains the particular problems that she experienced with the horse she was training.
19.50 – Ryan asks if Adele is influenced by the local horse community in Texas and the thoughts on her using clicker training.
25.00 – Adele discusses the courage, bravery and her learning process that was required to make the change in her training methods.
32.10 – Ryan asks if she sees a difference in herself and how she views herself in the process. Adele details how she is now less goal orientated in tasks and the evolution and stages that she has worked through in her learning.
39.00 – Adele discusses what she learnt from understanding her growth mindset, looking into choice and control, and the experience of studying with Susan Freidman on the LLA course.
43.20 – Adele unpacks what she means by terrifying for her when she is using and learning new information and skills.
48.30 – Ryan asks if Adele teaches her mindset to others and how she goes about this.
53.25 – Adele discusses that she needed all of her experiences to be where she is now, including any experience of failures that have taken place.
1.11.10 – Ryan and Adele wrap up with explaining that the human learner needs to be in the growth mindset to explore all opportunities.

[Episode 135]; Sean Pogson; Never say never with - TAG teach! Dec 21, 2020

4:25 - Sean discusses brave learning and how it has enabled him to be resilient through many challenges
9:00 - Sean explains how his desire to learn developed with direct feedback and reinforcement, and how he learnt the difference between education and learning.
13:30 - Sean describes his first experience of using a clicker and his first step into the world of using Tag teaching and the support and the exploration into help teaching his daughter.
20:40 - Sean explains more regarding the genetic conditions of his daughter and the impact on her learning.
25:30 - After Sean reached out to Martha at Tag Teach and Joan Orr he began looking for small behaviours that he could reinforce that her daughter was able to do and how ‘touch’ became the foundation behaviour skill for all other learning.
31:50 - Sean describes how he realised at the time that he had not previously been able to see the tiny behaviours that his daughter, Erin, was offering as functional behaviours. Sean explains how his daughter became his great teacher through the tag teach process.
38:00 - Ryan asks further about the contingencies relating to the process of shaping behaviours and Sean explains the importance of the tactile reinforcement for Erin.
42:30 - Sean briefly explains the process of teaching Erin to learn to accept the process of a blood test.
44:30 - Sean explains how he began to try to find out a way to help Erin to learn to walk and the processes and tag points that he worked through with Erin to build the balance to be able to start to prepare for learning to walk.
1:00:00 - Sean explains how he has had to fight, even if he doesn’t want to, to be able to provide his daughter with her own control and choices and to provide her with her personal rights, including recently winning the fight for funding for a TagTeach program to be able to continue to teach her.

[Episode 134] Amy Cook, PhD - 'The Play Way' Dec 07, 2020

4:40 - Ryan asks Amy to take us back to when she started with training with positive reinforcement.
9:30 - Ryan and Amy discuss her PhD further and the questions that were raised through her PhD and how her research resulted in studying and researching studies involving children.
15:40 - Amy explains that the approach at UC Berkeley was focused around cognition rather than psychology and asking cognitive questions rather than focussing on ethology and behaviour. She details how the questions we ask about dogs tend to mirror the questions that we ask about children.
32:20 - Amy Cook explains how she started working with Denise at the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy and expands how play became an important part in her thoughts.
42:00 - Amy describes play as a therapy for the animal.
45:30 - Amy explains how having a low value play interaction allows us to see when they ‘can’t’ respond.
49:35 - Amy highlights using play in a set up and starting it in the environment when a dog is under threshold with a detailed example.
56:20 - Amy explains how using ‘theraplay’ and social play can be used as an early warning system, to indicate the low levels of stress the dog may be exhibiting in an environment.
58:30 - Ryan discusses with Amy an article regarding The Play Way written in the Whole Dog Journal.
1:05:50 - Ryan and Amy encapsulate the overall principle to training with the play way.

[Episode 133] - Veronica Sanchez; Service dog training Nov 23, 2020

4:30 - Veronica shares the experience of her first dog and the training journey through different dog schools until she was able to find one to help her with her reactive dog.
10:00 - Veronica explains how she became sick with the neurological condition Generalized Dystonia and her life came to a halt.
12:20 - Veronica explains how she became interested in the Service Dog industry which led to the decision to open her business Co-operative Paws
15:00 - Veronica realised the need to bridge the gap between the Service Industry and the pet dog owners that needed professional guidance to train their dogs appropriately.
16:40 - Ryan thanks Veronica for bravely sharing her experience with a life changing disease and Veronica shares how it has helped her understanding of the requirements with the human part of training service dogs.
25:20 - Ryan asks if Veronica’s early approach to seek out and try something different helped her with her illness.
28:00 - Veronica explains how she got the Service Dog Coach Certification program up and running and what was involved.
35:00 - Veronica explains how her work changes constantly, and incorporates the support she gives to students, the development of courses, the work involved in training of her dogs, and the marketing aspect required.
39:40 - Ryan asks Veronica why it is important that we have science based trainers in the service training industry.
43:30 - How a trainer might get started in offering service dog training and what is involved.
51:30 - Veronica discusses further about point 4, and in particular how she handles the intake and plans for addressing the initial cases.
55:50 - Ryan asks Veronica if there are any particular resources that she shares with people looking for information.
56:50 - What are the next steps and expectations if a trainer wants to get involved with the certification process.
59:00 - Ryan asks his final question and asks Veronica to take us into the future and what she would love to see happen in the next 5-10 years.

[Episode 132] - Ryan Cartlidge & Shelly Wood; Making Ripples Nov 09, 2020

6:28 – Shelly asks Ryan his first question and asks him about his life outside of the animal training world and how it has influenced his work and vice versa.
13:23 – Ryan discusses the four books that have greatly influenced his world and including his daily life and his animal training career.
- How to win Friends and Influence People.
- Crucial Conversations
- Growth Mindset
- First things First
25:51 – Shelly asks Ryan to share with us a recent training related challenge that he has experienced, how he worked through the challenge and what he has learnt from the experience.
39:33 – Shelly asks Ryan to share a story about a behaviour that he has trained or a training situation that he is proud of experiencing. Ryan details the process and that he had with Reg and how the relationship developed through the journey.
46:43 – Ryan shares a second story regarding the goose ‘Security’ that was able to free room around the park.
56:17 – Ryan shares a recent example with his training with Fibi and why he was training that particular skill in that particular way. He discusses how we may be able to look at many different ways of getting to a specific goal but each one may develop a different type of learning experience.

[Episode 131] - Erica Feuerbacher; Assistant Professor of Companion Animal Welfare and Behavior Oct 26, 2020

3:10 - Ryan asks Erica if she can take the listeners back to the first time she heard about animal training.
15:20 - Erica discusses how her curiosity developed from a young age.
17:30 - Ryan asks Erica about how she discusses statements from others that may not have any scientific data supporting them - The two questions Erica would love people to ask!
21:05 - Ryan asks Erica what she is doing in 2020 and where the listeners can find out more about her.
24:30 - Talking about shelter dogs & Eric’s current research.
31:25 - Ryan asks Erica to take us through a journey through her research projects.
35:00 - Erica unpacks what she means by ‘having fun with the system’ for the dog trainer at home.
40:10 - Erica uses an example to help explain how to know if your making progress.
42:20 - Ryan and Erica discuss breaking aims down into bite sized goals and approximations.
44:15 - Ryan asks - If we are setting approximations, how does Erica decide what to do next?
46:45 - Ryan highlights and discusses a phrase that Erica raises “if your worries are changing then you are making progress”
48:47 - Erica talks about some of the results of her research regarding the magnitude of food in training
55.55 - Erica discusses one of her studies where they look at if access to the owner is a reinforcement.
59:00 – Erica takes us into the future and explains what she would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the world of animal training.

[Episode 130] - Trish McMillan; Improving shelters in 2020 & beyond... Oct 12, 2020

3:00 - Trish shares where she began her positive reinforcement animal training journey.
7:00 - Trish explains how she started working in a shelter environment, how it led to working with the San Francisco’s SPCA and developed into the opportunity to work towards achieving a Master’s Degree in Animal Behaviour.
11:00 - Trish and Ryan discuss the opportunity Trish created to speak with Dr Sophia Yin and the early training Trish dog with her Dalmatian.
12:30 - Ryan asks more about Trish’s experience when she wanted to adopt her first dog from a shelter.
13:00 - Trish explains her ‘No 1’ take home lesson that she shares with all her new clients
16:15 - Trish and Ryan discuss Stanley Milgram’s’ study on the “Obedience to Authority” and the effects this can have on our behaviour.
19:30 - Ryan asks Trish about her experience with her more challenging foster dogs that she & how it helped her understand some of the hard decisions she has to make
24:40 - Ryan asks Trish what mindset and experiences would be of value for trainers that are looking to enter a shelter environment to expand their skills and knowledge.
30:00 - Trish explains how she has become a co-founder of a grief support group with Sue Alexander to help people who have had to euthanise their pets on behaviour grounds.
35:00 - Ryan asks Trish to expand on her 5 main thoughts on what will help to improve shelters become more successful fin 2020 and beyond.
46:20 - Ryan asks Trish about neglect cases and how to help people care better for their dogs.
49:30 - Ryan and Trish discuss further the concept of ‘start with yes’ when discussing animal adoptions and how to address neglect, animal hoarding and cruelty situations.
52:00 - Ryan asks Trish about the concepts of shifting some of the paradigms that are linked around the shelter adoption processes and concepts.
57:45 - Ryan asks Trish if she has any tips on helping people bring ideas into the shelters that they may already be helping and where to find useful resources.
1:00:15 - Trish shares her final point on what she thinks we will see happen in the next 5-10 years in the shelter world.

[Episode 129] – Sonya Bevan; Part 2 - brave sharing about cancer, amputation & grief! Sep 28, 2020

[Episode 128] - Sonya Bevan; Part 1 - Dog charming in Perth, Australia Sep 14, 2020

1:20 - Ryan introduces Sonya Bevan
4:00 - Sonya takes Ryan and the listeners back to where she first learned about positive reinforcement training and the journey from a career in being a physio to a behaviour consultant and dog trainer.
19:10 - Ryan asks how Sonya’s background in physio has helped her in her new profession.
20:20 - Sonya explains the assessment process she uses in her dog training and behaviour consultants.
24:15 - Ryan is curious if Sonya has a process for data collection and asks her for thoughts on helping people review their own processes for improving data collection.
28:10 - Ryan asks Sonya about her free video series.
29:20 - Sonya describes what she has learnt through the period of building the video library with her dog Zuri and how being courageous and sharing her mistakes has helped others train too.
32:00 - Ryan empathises that we often want to share our enthusiasm of positive training with others and asks Sonya how her thoughts have changed with sharing information and her enthusiasm with others.
36:50 - Ryan describes a situation where a client may be using an aversive tool and asks Sonya how to become an effective coach for the clients that are asking for help in those cases.
43:25 - Sonya describes what the year of 2020 has looked like for her through the pandemic, the change and opportunities that have arisen and explains how she has managed to overcome the feeling of being nervous and have the courage to make this podcast with Ryan.
50:20 - Sonya provides details of where to find out more about her work within her business Dog Charming.
52:10 - Ryan explain that the podcast is going be turned into 2 parts and introduces that part 2 will discuss having a dog as an amputee and the training and husbandry requirements.
53:10 - Sonya thanks Ryan for the opportunity to share her journey with the ATA Audience

[Episode 127] Shelly Wood - Introducing new dogs into your home & to your other animals... Aug 31, 2020

3:10 - Shelly takes us back to where her journey begin with positive reinforcement animal training.
19:30 - Ryan asks Shelly to share her work with children at Epic Pals - pairing children with dogs preparing to be adopted.
23:20 - Ryan and Shelly discuss the use of PORTL and resources used in the Epic Pals program and how it impacts the children
25:00 - Ryan asks where you can find out more about Shelly’s work at ‘Drop your jaws dog training’ and ‘Epic’
26:00 - Ryan introduces the new program that Shelly will be hosting for the ATA community.
27:45 - Shelly shares what makes it an exciting program for her to host and introduces the first members that she will be interviewing.
31:05 - Ryan reveals the expected launch date of the new podcasts!
31:50 - Ryan moves the conversation forward to look closer at Shelley’s experience with animal introductions.
33:50 - Shelly explains how she found her first foster dog and how her resources and knowledge and the ATA community has supported her through the experiences
37:15 - Ryan asks about the specific processes, techniques and strategies that have been helpful to implement when introducing new animals.
40:55 - Shelly talks us through the parallel walking process that she uses when introducing dogs
44:10 - Shelly introduces us to her new puppy, Castor and what she has been working on with him recently.
45:30 - Ryan asks a few questions regarding how Shelly has come to be able to bravely share her training and learning online with others.
49:15 - Ryan introduces a summary list: ‘5 things to consider when introducing animals in your house to each other’
50:35 - Ryan asks Shelly what the most reinforcing part of the process is for Shelly as a human learner in the processes [when sharing your training online]
54:05 - Shelly explains how important it is to choose where you share your training videos when you want feedback and support.
55:05 - Ryan asks Shelly to return to the time when she first brought home fosters and explain what was the antecedent set up in her home to make it more successful.
57:55 - Shelly explains what she may do differently next time and her favourite moments during introductions and with her foster dog Cross.
1:00:00 - Ryan asks Shelly to travel into the future and say what she would like to see happen over the next 5-10years.

[Episode 126] Caitlin Coberly - Dog training 101 & running online communities Aug 17, 2020

3:45 - Ryan asks about Caitlin’s PhD in Evolutionary Biology and Caitlin shares her stories and journey of how positive reinforcement training began for her.
13:35 - Ryan asks how the diverse areas of her knowledge influence and blend into Caitlin’s current work.
17:25 - Caitlin explains with an example how she asks about behaviours using a diagnostic approach when using an online platform.
18:35 - Ryan expands the discussion point in relation to online social platform (Facebook) communities and groups and how to approach conversations when emotions are involved.
20:20 - Caitlin highlights the importance of highlighting the facts but also acknowledging emotions with human connection and empathy, before moving to the questions to assist with training, behaviour and solutions.
23:00 - Caitlin’s simple recipe to help others with behavioural enquiries on social media
25:00 - Caitlin notes the benefit of honest recognition of doing things well, noting courage, bravery and giving compliments to your audience and your team is beneficial.
27:35 - Caitlin shares how they manage their Facebook group members, the knowledge that they share and bring, and meeting the goals for being in the groups.
31:05 - Caitlin notes her participation rates on the Facebook group and discusses with Ryan how she approaches different cultures, races, ethnicities and wider world topics that may be controversial but may not relate directly to dog training.
37:40 - Ryan and Caitlin discuss how she manages the comments and posts that may disagree with the community philosophy or those comments that may trigger a reactive response form members.
41:00 - Ryan asks if Caitlin has taken her knowledge of behaviour of all learners and applied a behavioural approach to managing her group members.
43:30 - Caitlin describes the effective reinforcers for people that are utilised well on social media.
48:45 - Ryan encapsulates the last point in relation to our own training relationships.
50:05 - Caitlin shares her recent experience with her new horse and how critical trust can be in the training relationship.
53:30 - Caitlin expands how trust builds with people in the interactions on posts in FB.
54:40 - Ryan asks when you are using verbal language and the information is met with distrust how does Caitlin manage the defensive responses.
59:40 - Ryan asks what Caitlin wants to see happen in the training community over the next 5-10 years and Caitlin talks through some examples of changes that need to be embraced.
1:06:05: Caitlin explains where to go to find out more.

[Episode 125] Chris Shank - Cockatoo Downs Aug 03, 2020

1:20 - Ryan introduces Chris Shank
4:50 - Chris takes us back to the start of her training journey
12:00 - Chris explains that her new education and skills were difficult to transfer to her own pets
13:25 - Ryan asks about what valuable learning opportunities occurred from Chris’s time working with dolphins in the US and in Germany.
16:45 - Chris is honest and brave about sharing her experience regarding her introduction to breeding birds and the impact to her life.
20:45 - Ryan asks about the switch in Chris’s life regarding training techniques with birds
23:20 - Chris shares her face book and email details.
24:00 - Ryan asks about the activities and events at Cockatoo Downs.
28:25 - Ryan asks Chris to discuss free-flying parrots.
40:45 - Chris expands how she discusses with people about free-flying their pet parrots as it is often controversial.
45:10 - Ryan asks if having a frank conversation about consequences about free- flying their parrots with clients help. Chris describes an example of how it can go drastically wrong.
47:45 - Ryan asks about training with parent-raised birds and chicks.
54:00 - Chris shares her final comments on the training world at this time.
55:50 - Ryan thanks Chris and wraps up the episode.

[Episode 124] Constructional affection with Sean Will Jul 20, 2020

3:10 - Sean shares how he started on his training journey and how constructional affection was ‘born’
15:50 - Ryan asks: Do some trainers have a reliance on food? Or are not looking for other methods or reinforcers?
20:20 - Sean introduces how he used CAT and CA with his own dog.
21:20 - Sean describes the procedure of Constructional Affection and outlines the two main steps required: Step 1: The interaction guidelines & Step 2: The affection required
28:07 - Sean defines the term ‘complex fading procedures’
29:15 - Ryan asks how Sean applies the process to the dogs in the shelter and if there are some dogs are more or less suitable for this particular process.
32:30 - Sean shares the story of ‘Big Mike’
39:10 - Sean describes that the schedule we are using is not actually a schedule of reinforcement but that the application of affection is actually a conjugate reinforcement procedure or technique.
43:20 - Ryan shares his experience with trying to apply it to his own situation at home with Fibi and Summer and asks Seans advice on the difficulties of split attention and being able to settle the dog using attention.
52:25 - Ryan asks how has constructional affection been applied with humans?
53:00 - Seans discusses the philosophies of the constructional approach.
58:15 - Ryan asks if some people have challenges with the application of the procedures.
1:03:00 - Sean explains what he would like to see occur in the next 5-10 years.

[Episode 123] Malena DeMartini; Separation anxiety amid a pandemic... Jul 06, 2020

4:00 - How does the current global situation with the pandemic & subsequent change in our routines influence our animals and their behaviors.
4:20 - Malena defines and unpacks the term ‘Separation Anxiety’
6:44 - Ryan describes his own experience of a panic attack
7:30 - Ryan asks how do we build empathy in dog owners towards the effect of a panic attack or separation anxiety
10:45 - Malena’s shares the importance of helping clients to understand ‘The Why’ of the treatment of separation anxiety.
14:25 - Ryan asks: How important is it to get honesty and truth from your clients?
16:30 - Ryan asks to know what has been the most exciting change in Malena’s thinking, methods and research since the last podcast in 2018?
17:00 - Malena discussed her new book regarding the research since 1970’s
21:35 - Malena explains that she feels that there are some specific effective treatment protocols in place now that lead to success.
24:50 - Malena shares her personal findings and thoughts on which dogs tend to show more separation anxiety than others.
29:35 - Why separation anxiety is the biggest researched behaviour related diagnosis.
31:30 - Whether the changes occurring during the global pandemic will impact our dogs and how can we assess the impact of these changes.
40:15 - Malena discusses the genetic markers that have been researched in regards to separation anxiety.
45:55 - Ryan asks if owners may have noticed signs before lockdown of dogs having a tendency of separation anxiety and Malena describes the lower level signs of distress that get ‘missed’ by the owners.
49:50 - Malena shares her suggestions for clients at this time for dogs that may have separation relation concerns.
57:00 - Malena’s explains her approach to building a community to help clients with their dog.
59:50 - Ryan touches on one of Malena’s previous hopes and goals stated in 2018 and how she feels they have achieved or moved forward from that time.

[Episode 122] Dr Afiya Fredericks – The Growth Mindset, Part 2 Jun 22, 2020

* 4:45 - Ryan asks Afiya to expand on her academic journey and how she chose to study a Masters and Phd on the topic of growth mindset

* 9:16 - Afiya explains how struggle in her personal studies impacted her mindset.

* 9:50 - The game changer for Afiya…How she became receptive and open to seeing failure as an opportunity to grow and learn.

* 12:45 - Afiya explains how gratitude presented an opportunity in Mindsetworks

* 17:35 - Afiya discusses how preparation of mindset opens possibilities for opportunities.

* 20:30 - Why do we pass up on certain opportunities? What level of awareness and consciousness is present when opportunities arise.

* 22:20 - Ryan asks do people with growth mindset feel uncomfortable at times? And frames his thought process that led to the question

* 28:25 - How challenging emotions can impact our decisions for ourselves and others.

* 30:32 - Ryan asks what does Afiya’s role at Mindsetworks look like at the moment (prior to and during the pandemic)

* 35:15 - How the growth mindset programs can help parents, where they can find information to help support the development of their own children.

* 35:45 - Afiya describes that being mindful in the language you use can develop the growth mindset for your early learners (children)

* 44:07 - Ryan reads the mission of Mindsetworks

* 45:15 - Afiya shares the 5 biggest factors that she feels the company teaches and that all humans can use to operate more effectively.

* 56:00 - Ryan draughts an example of a discussion in relation to animal training leading to the next question…how do we get to the place where we are proficient at the tools and when do we know to use them for the learner in front of us?

* 58:30 - Afiya highlights the value of the learning zone.

* 1:04:15 - Ryan recaps Afiya’s top 5 factors that set you up for success in your growth mindset.

* 1:05:00 - Afiya shares with us what she would like the worlds growth mindset to be in the next 5-10 years.

[Episode 121] Dr Afiya Fredericks - The Growth Mindset, Part 1 Jun 08, 2020

* 4:30 - The Growth Mindset defined, why it is important and how it impacts and influences both behaviours and outcomes in our lives

* 8:00 - Ryan and Afiya raise how the context, & individual learning history may support and impact the development of our mindset

* 9:10 - Afiya shares ideas on where our mindset comes from

* 11:45 - How success impacts our mindset

* 15:00 - How praise can influence our mindset

* 18:00 - How communicating and rewarding a process rather than the product can impact mindset and lead to growth over time

* 20:19 - Ryan asks about ‘Imposter Syndrome’ in relation to the growth mindset

* 21:30 - Afiya discusses how our level of self-awareness can be beneficial for developing a growth mindset

* 22:15 - Afiya describes some benefits of being open about mistakes and imperfection

* 23:48 - Afiya shares a personal example of how your mindset can influence others around you and how struggle and challenge is an important part of the learning process

* 25:54 - Neuro-science & the growth mindset.

* 28:49 - Afiya talks about engaging in learning zone activities and deliberate practice to improve an aspect or skill

* 31:40 - Ryans asks about vulnerability, courage and teaching in different contexts with animals or humans

* 39:20 - Afiya discusses ways to help support others in developing a growth mindset.

* 41:09 - Growth mindset as a life long process of learning and development

* 45:57 - The importance of having awareness & reflecting on our own behaviours

Steve Martin: Natural Encounters Inc. - Problems are opportunities in disguise! [Bonus Episode] Jun 01, 2020

* 4:06 - Steve talks about when he first learned about positive reinforcement training and shares some stories from that time.

* 8:45 – Steve shares about learning to give the animal a voice by being a student of body language and his move to becoming “the partner of the bird”.

* 12:43 – Ryan asks Steve to share with the listeners how they might become better observers of behavior.

* 16:15 – Steve talks about his process in building high trust accounts with people to give them feedback in order to help them improve their training.

* 29:38 – Ryan asks Steve to talk about something he heard him say years ago “I don’t aim to be the smartest person in the room.”

* 34:47 - Steve talks about how meeting Dr. Susan Friedman has impacted his life.

* 40:13 – Steve talks about his work consulting at zoos, his work travelling to observe natural behavior, and his new work moving into the world of virtual consulting.

* 44:04 – New learning opportunities through NEI TEC are discussed and can be found by visiting https://naturalencounters.com/.

* 50:17 – Inspiring caring that leads to conservation action is discussed.

* 59:47 - Steve discusses what he would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the world of positive reinforcement animal training.

[Episode 120] Lili Chin - changing the world one drawing at a time! May 25, 2020

* 3:34 – Lili shares about when she first learned about positive reinforcement animal training, including a story about her dog Boogie.

* 10:39 – Lili talks about Boogie and some things she has learned from him.

* 12:14 – Illustrating dog body language has become a bit of an obsession for Lili.

* 18:46 – Ryan asks Lili to share about reaching out to Sophia Yin to collaborate.

* 27:21 – Lili uses art to make language about positive reinforcement training accessible to the public.

* 33:22- The importance of cuteness and simplicity as key components of Lili’s artwork is discussed.

* 36:40 – Ryan asks Lili to talk about her process in developing her animal body language illustrations.

* 41:38 – Lili talks about working with Sarah Owings to develop the “How to Fill Your Dog’s Emotional Cup” infographic.

* 47:33 – Ryan asks Lili what she means when she says that “she hasn’t even got started yet”.

* 50:24 – Lili talks about what she would like to see in the next 5-10 years in the animal training community.

[Episode 119] - Dr Gregory Hanley; Values first & Widely effective! May 11, 2020

* 3:44 – Greg talks about getting started in the field of Behavior Analysis.

* 9:13 – Greg shares about some pivotal moments in his career.

* 14:17 – About Greg's company - FTF Behavior - and the work that they do.

* 22:15 – Greg tells people they can visit www.practicalfunctionalassessment.com and go to the “Implementation Assistance” tab to find information about how to improve sleep.

* 23:54 – Ryan asks Greg to share important considerations he makes when teaching clients about Behavior Analysis.

* 28:25 - Greg explains the term televisibility.

* 37:50 – Greg talks a little about schedules of reinforcement and choice.

* 42:34 – Five big ideas Greg would like to share with animal trainers.

* 42:37 – The big idea that ... “All our procedures are derived from our priorities.”

* 48:53 – Greg talks about his priorities of safety, televisibility and rapport.

* 50:13 – Greg talks about holism.

* 1:00 – “Shaping from joy and shaping from freedom.”

* 1:09 – The use of intermittent and unpredictable reinforcement is discussed.

* 1:15 – Greg tells people they can find the apps he talked about by going to the “Implementation Assistance” tab at www.practicalfunctionalassessment.com

* 1:21 – Ryan asks Greg what he would like to see happen over the next 5–10 years in the world of Behavior Analysis.

Ken Ramirez; On pandemics & 'staycations' [BONUS episode] May 04, 2020

* 5:22 – Ken discusses some of the changes that he and KPA have had to make as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic [including changes to the Karen Pryor Professional dog training certification].

* 16:57 – Ryan asks Ken to share what message he can give to trainers who are currently struggling.

* 31:14 – Ryan asks Ken if he can share some thoughts on how trainers may best serve others during this time.

* 39:30 – Ken shares about a time he felt vulnerable but still had courage to move forward.

* 50:57 – Ken's offerings for others about how to push through during vulnerable times.

* 53:35 – Ryan asks Ken to share his thoughts on the following question from ATA member Bex Tasker: “Do you significantly adjust your approach based on the species you are work with, and if so, what are some of the main considerations you think are important for trainers to take into account?”

Vidhya Karthikeyan - The Unlikely Tricksters; Concept Training Apr 27, 2020

* 3:37 – Vidhya talks about when she first learned about positive reinforcement training and shares some stories from that time.

* 11:04 – Ryan asks Vidhya to talk about how she processes it when she sees others using aversives in animal training.

* 14:40 – Vidhya talks about the need for more widely available education about what can be done with positive reinforcement.

* 20:43 – Vidhya talks about the questions she asks herself related to her training.

* 35:07 – Ryan asks Vidhya what skills are required in concept training.

* 39:40 – Vidhya talks about how to get started in concept training.

* 47:49 – Vidhya tells the story of when she decided she wanted to teach concepts.

* 1:01 – Vidhya talks about what she would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the animal training world.

Marjie Alonso - Executive Director IAABC; The lemonade conference Apr 13, 2020

* 3:38 – Marjie talks about how she became a dog trainer and shares some stories from that time.

* 20:13 – Marjie discusses how her approach to learning has helped her as the Executive Director of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).

* 24:50 – Ryan asks Marjie to talk a bit about what she means by some people viewing the use or non/use of certain tools in training as a religion.

* 30:11 – Marjie talks about the importance of accountability and collaboration in the field.

* 33:11 – The need for regulation in the industry is discussed.

* 35:36 - Marjie and Ryan talk about the potential benefits or harm of the use of the word “tribe”.

* 38:38 – Ryan asks Marjie if she thinks that people have a desire to belong to something and how we can satisfy that desire to people, while being inclusive.

* 51:12 – Marjie shares five important lessons she has learned that have helped her achieve success with the IAABC.

* 51:38 – 1.) “Never select ‘reply all’ by mistake.”

* 51:47 – 2.) “Be something people can move toward, rather than huddling against together”.

* 52:10 – 3.) “Fight for what’s right over what is popular”.

* 52:28 – 4.) “The internet will kill me someday”.

* 52:34 – 5.) “Most people are great.”

* 53:37 - Marjie talks about the “Lemonade Conference” which is being done in collaboration between the IAABC and Fenzi Dog Sports Academy.

* 57:15 – “The Pandemic Handbook” and “The Dog Trainer’s Handbook” will soon be available on the IAABC website .

* 1:02 – Marjie talks about what she would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the animal training world.

Nicolette Canzoneri – Applying the laws of behavior science to ‘help save world’ Mar 30, 2020

1:30 – Ryan introduces Nicolette.

3:45 – Nicolette talks about her positive reinforcement journey and some of the first animals she trained.

6:13 – Nicolette shares some memories from her time in the Exotic Training and Animal Management Program at Moorpark College.

8:55 – A little about Nicolette’s time working with the Navy and how and why she ultimately decided to follow her curiosity to graduate school.

14:40 – Ryan asks Nicolette how she is able to turn her curiosity into action.

33:40 – Nicolette talks about her working using Community Based Social Marketing (CBSM) model to improve environmental programs.

41:22 – Similarities between CBSM and ABA are discussed.

1:02: Nicolette talks about what she wants to see happen in the behavior science world in the next 5-10 years.

1:06 – To find out more about what Nicolette is currently doing, visit www.action3630.com . To find out more about CBSM visit www.cbsm.com . People can email Nicolette directly at canzoneri@actionresearch-inc.com

1:07 – Ryan thanks Nicolette for coming on the show.

1:08 - Ryan directs people to www.animaltrainingacademy.com to find out more about ATA including membership.

Bryan Shelton - Aubrey Daniels International consultant Mar 16, 2020

1:27 – Ryan introduces Bryan.

3:35 – Bryan talks about Aubrey Daniels International.

7:07 – Bryan’s journey to behavioral analysis and work with organizations and businesses is discussed.

14:36 – Ryan asks Bryan if he always knew he wanted to work in Organizational Behavioral Management.

17:37 – Bryan talks about what he thinks his wife might say it is like to be married to someone who works in the field of behavioral science.

20:00 – “A day in the life of Bryan.”

24:09 – Bryan explains why they always teach organizational leaders about the science.

28:13 – Ryan shares a favorite story about teaching someone about the science of behavior.

31:32 - Find out more about Bryan and his work at Aubrey Daniels International at https://www.aubreydaniels.com/ or find him on LinkedIn.

34:28 – Bryan talks about what animal trainers are already doing really well that others could learn from beginning with embracing “the rat is always right” thinking.

40:25 – Bryan notes that animal trainers already do extremely well relying on positive reinforcement.

51:19 – The importance of precision of reinforcement delivery is discussed.

56:15 – Bryan says animal trainers use shaping and chaining better than most.

58:40 - Five things we can learn from Bryan’s work with organizations to be better animal trainers.

58:45 – Start by building relationships.

1:01 – Deliver reinforcement to human learners immediately or describe the behavior well enough so that the person knows what to repeat.

1:02 – When you coach behaviors, start with only one or two at a time and apply the concept of shaping.

1:04 – Develop a plan and collect data.

1:05 – In most organizations today, there is a lack of positive reinforcement.

1:10 – Bryan talks about what he hopes to see transpire with behavior science in the next 5-10 years.

1:12 – Bryan reminds everyone they can find out more about him at https://www.aubreydaniels.com/.

1:13 – Ryan thanks Bryan for coming on the show.

1:14 - Ryan directs people to www.animaltrainingacademy.com to find out more about ATA including membership.

[Episode 113] Leslie Eide; Managing fitness for all dogs... Mar 02, 2020

* 3:56 – Leslie talks about where she first learned about positive reinforcement training and shares some stories from that time.

* 7:40 – Ryan asks Leslie what she brought with her from her time as a swimmer that has helped her in dog training.

* 9:43 – Leslie talks about her introduction to behaviorism through reading Dr. Nicholas Dodman’s book.

* 10:52 – Leslie talks about her dog Tundra and some of the things she learned from Tundra’s challenges with other dogs.

* 14:30 – Leslie talks about how she got started in the world of sports medicine.

* 16:13 – Ryan asks what a general job description for a sports medicine specialist is.

* 24:21 – Leslie talks about how one might become a sports medicine veterinarian.

* 28:53 – Find out more about Leslie’s work at the Sound Veterinary Rehab Clinic at www.soundvetrehab.com and find out more about the online classes Leslie teaches at www.thetotalcanine.net and on Facebook under The Total Canine.

* 32:19 – Leslie talks about the importance of an exercise plan for both dog sport people, and average pet dog owners.

* 46:00 – Leslie shares some suggestions for people who are just getting started with fitness training.

* 49:33 – Leslie talks about what developing fitness plans is like for sports dog people.

* 57:00 – Leslie talks about the concept of “drive” and how sometimes what we are labeling as drive is actually another challenge.

* 1:05 – Ryan asks Leslie to take us into the future and talk about what she wants to see happen in the next five to ten years in the veterinary world and positive reinforcement training world.

[Episode 112] Colleen Pelar - Honour the experience of the people we are with... Feb 17, 2020

* 3:05 - Colleen and Ryan talk about burn out and the high rates of it out among pet care professionals.

* 6:40 – Ryan asks Colleen about compassion fatigue.

* 8:40 – Ryan asks Colleen to share her story - beginning with where she learned about positive reinforcement training.

* 27:35 – Colleen talks about when she began making the shift from training to diving into positive psychology.

* 30:08 – Colleen talks about her current work helping pet professionals to develop stronger resilience, learn to manage their

stress, and find more joy.

* 31:30 – Find out more about what Colleen is doing including her work with “Unleashed Resilience” at www.colleenpelar.com

* 32:00 – Colleen offers a working definition of resilience.

* 34:50 – Colleen explains what “comparingitis” is, why we need to be aware of it, and what we can do about it.

* 43:00 – Ryan and Colleen talk about the importance of the use of language in framing things.

* 50:10 – Colleen talks about the importance of developing quality questions.

* 53:22 – Ryan and Colleen revisit how to deal with “comparingitis”.

* 1:02 – What would Colleen like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the area of mental health and the animal training world?

* 1:05 – Colleen talks about Unleashed Resilience and tells people they can find out more about what she is doing at www.colleenpelar.com

[Episode 111] - Lori Stevens; The importance of observation... Feb 03, 2020

* 3:33 – Lori talks about where she first learned about positive reinforcement animal training and shares some stories from the first animals she ever trained.

* 9:16 - The importance of having good observation skills is explained.

* 16:45 – Ryan asks Lori to talk about how she has managed her own self-care through the years.

* 21:50 – Lori shares about her various professional certifications and why she believes professional certifications are important.

* 24:43 – Lori talks about the impact of quitting her full time, non-animal related job.

* 26:02 – People can visit the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy website at https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/12632-lori-stevens and/or Lori’s website, www.seattlettouch.com, to find out more about her classes.

* 28:20 – Lori and Ryan dive deeper into the discussion about observation skills, including talking about how to teach observation skills to people.

* 3:32 – Lori talks about the benefits of using video with clients.

* 35:55 – Ryan asks Lori to talk more about why she thinks working with people to change “just one small thing” is important.

* 39:43 – Lori talks about how we can help the aging animals in our lives.

* 42:41 – How to use our different senses for observational purposes.

* 57:07 – The importance of teaching people and dogs how to move their bodies is discussed.

* 1:02 - Lori shares what she would like to see happen in the next five to ten years in the animal training world.

Dr Jesús Rosales-Ruiz; Associate professor of Behavior Analysis [part 2] Jan 20, 2020

* 1:51 – Jesús talks about working with students to design research projects based on “hot topic” training ideas.

* 4:38 – Poisoned cues are discussed including a research project done by Jesús and one of his students.

* 17: 09 - Jesús says he believes the new frontier of animal training is a deeper understanding of stimulus control and how to use that to solve problems and enhance our work.

* 17:33 – Jesús talks about PORTL (Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab).

* 19:09 – Jesús talks about “Jackpots”.

* 26:07 – Research projects around rate of reinforcement are discussed.

* 30:00 – Jesús suggests googling his name to find his students’ projects or check ORCA’s website (https://orca.unt.edu/) for projects as well.

* 31:38 – Ryan asks Jesús to talk about “Keep Going Signals”.

* 45:57 – Jesús talks about how he wants to see the discussion and understanding around stimulus control develop in the coming years.

Dr Jesús Rosales-Ruiz; Associate professor of Behavior Analysis [part 1] Jan 06, 2020

* 1:25 - Ryan introduces Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz.

* 3:45 - Jesús talks about where he first learned about Applied Behavior Analysis and what led him to his current work.

* 17:58 - Jesús talks about meeting Karen Pryor and Gary Wilkes in 1992 at the Association of Applied Behavior Analysis International.

* 20:15 - Jesús was hired by the University of North Texas (UNT) and begins using pets to teach students the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

* 23:20 - Bob and Marian Bailey volunteer to visit UNT regularly to help the students jumpstart their learning.

* 25:30 - A student identifies a socially relevant problem (horse trailer loading) to do her thesis on. The problem was solved and the results were published in Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA).

* 27:25 - Eduardo Fernandez comes to UNT and he and five other students create ORCA.

* 29:30 - Jesús and his students begin doing work with rescue animals to help make them more adoptable.

* 30:28 - In the early 2000s, Karen Pryor visits Jesús at UNT and talks to him about her plans to form Clicker Expo and invites him to be part of this movement.

* 40:50 - Kay Laurence suggests creating a new conference at UNT, and the Art and Science of Animal Training Conference was born.

* 45:15 - Jesús discusses a couple more published studies including one about a monkey with self-injurious behavior.

[Episode 108] Chad Crittle - Crittle's Christmas Critter Chats Dec 23, 2019

* 1:25 - Ryan introduces Chad.

* 4:17 - Chad talks about when he first learned of positive reinforcement animal training and shares stories of some of the first animals he trained.

* 14:17 - Ryan asks Chad to fill the audience in on the time between his career & his current work - including sharing about some of the amazing people he has had the opportunity to work with.

* 20:27 - Chad talks a bit about his work with marine mammals.

* 24:40 - Chad discusses his current role as the Senior Keeper of Birds and Herpetofauna at Zoos South Australia and how positive reinforcement animal training fits in with that role.

* 27:59 - A story about getting a voluntary blood draw from a 42-year-old tortoise.

* 36:47 - Chad shares some stories of a special bird he worked with.

* 43:30 - A story about one of the marine mammals Chad worked.

* 55:20 - Chad talks about working with two of his rescue dogs.

* 1:02 - Ryan asks Chad to share with the audience what he wants to see in the positive reinforcement animal training world over the next five to ten years.

[Episode 107] - Sarah Stremming - The Cognitive Canine Dec 09, 2019

Sarah is the founder of The Cognitive Canine, a dog trainer, dog agility and obedience competitor, and dog behavior consultant. She travels the globe helping dogs and handlers understand each other better.

Her credentials include a bachelors of science degree in psychology from Colorado State University, and more than a decade in the field of dog training and behavior with her special interest area being problem solving for performance dogs.

She is committed to education and growth in the field of dog training and attends the innovative training conference, Clicker Expo, every year. In addition to offering seminars internationally, she coaches teams online and is a faculty member at Fenzi Dog Sports Academy.

[Episode 105] Greg Vicino - Five Opportunities to Thrive Nov 25, 2019

1:25 - Ryan introduces Greg.

3:27 – Greg talks about his recent work in Kenya with the Kenya Wildlife Service.

7:50 – Greg’s journey to becoming the Curator of Applied Welfare at San Diego Zoo is discussed.

18:50 – Greg shares how he learned to evolve to create effective change within systems.

24:34 – The reason for the title of “Curator of Applied Animal Welfare” is explained.

27:21 – Ryan asks Greg to share what an average week is like for him.

30:11 – Greg explains the “Five Opportunities to Thrive” model.

46:00 – “The Opportunity for a Thoughtfully Presented, Well Balanced Diet”

49:00 - “The Opportunity to Self-Maintain”

54:29 - “The Opportunity for Optimal Health”

59:29 - “The Opportunity to Express Species-Specific Behavior”

1:02 - “The Opportunities for Choice and Control”

1:09 – Greg talks about what he would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the world of animal welfare.

1:13 - Greg directs people to https://www.sandiegozooglobal.org/ and the Institute for Conservation Research at https://institute.sandiegozoo.org/# to learn more.

1:15 - Ryan thanks Greg for coming on the show.

1:16 - Ryan directs people to www.animaltrainingacademy.com to find out more about ATA including membership.

[Episode 106] - Wes Anderson; Inventor of the Pet Tutor®️ Nov 11, 2019

* 1:36 - Ryan introduces Wes.

* 5:55 – Wes shares about his experience training chickens with Bob Bailey and how that influenced his decision to further the use of technology in animal training.

* 10:28 – Wes talks about his background in engineering and statistics.

* 12:18 – Ryan asks Wes to tell the listeners how his background in these fields merged with his interest in behavior science and positive animal training.

* 15:30 – Wes talks about how he made connections with others in the positive reinforcement animal training community.

* 17:13 – The initial design process, and the evolution of the design of the Pet Tutor is discussed.

* 22:07 – Visit www.pettutor.biz to purchase a Pet Tutor for direct shipping in the United States and Canada. There is also a distributer in Australia.

* 27:27 – Wes shares some stories about how the Pet Tutor is being used to help people with disabilities.

* 42:27 – Using the Pet Tutor to reduce barking is discussed.

* 48:00 – Wes talks about the unending possibilities of the uses of the Pet Tutor and gives examples of uses with multiple species, and in a variety off settings.

* 1:05 – Wes shares his vision for the future, including what he would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the world of positive reinforcement animal training and technology.

[Episode 104] Jennifer Shryock - Family Paws Oct 28, 2019

* 1:30 – Ryan introduces Jennifer Shryock.

* 5:17 – Jennifer talks about where she first learned about positive reinforcement animal training and shares some stories of the first animals she trained.

* 7:17 – Jennifer talks about adopting Moose, a German Shepherd dog, when she had two small children.

* 13:52 – Jennifer shares about the next part of her journey that led her to where she is today.

* 18:11 – The importance of persistence and consistence in developing a dog and baby business is discussed.

* 19:33 – Ryan asks Jennifer how her early vision matches with where she is today.

* 20:56 – Jennifer explains what an average week looks like for her.

* 22:50 - Visit www.familypaws.com to find out more about Jennifer’s work including the Family Paws Parent Educators licensing program.

* 24:49 – Jennifer shares some tips for families with dogs.

* 32:10 – The idea of “keeping it simple” is expanded upon.

* 34:22 – Ryan asks Jennifer to talk about how she utilizes technology for video sharing with clients.

* 37:08 – Jennifer talks about avoiding burnout.

* 41:02 – The importance of meeting people where they are with their dog awareness is explained.

* 46:37 – What makes “bringing home the blanket” such a “sticky” suggestion?

* 52:00 – Ways to create more dog aware generations are discussed.

* 53:59 – Jennifer talks about how she stays curious.

* 57:13 – Jennifer shares what she would like to see happen in the next five to ten years in the animal training world.

* 58:47 – Jennifer reminds everyone that they can visit www.familypaws.com to find out more about what she is up to.

[Episode 103] Mary Hunter - PORTL; Your Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab. Oct 14, 2019

* 3:40 – Mary’s behavioural odyssey is shared.

* 13:51 – Mary’s journey to getting her Masters degree at the University of North Texas is discussed.

* 21:13 – The evolution of the Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab (PORTL).

* 41:39 – And explanation of the PORTL lab manual’s contents and purposes.

* 47:19 – Mary talks about PORTL ripples.

* 48:52 – Visit www.behaviorexplorer.com to purchase your own PORTL manual and explore other available resources.

* 50:19 – Mary talks about how PORTL can be used to move toward a more errorless learning model and shares a story to demonstrate.

* 58:25 – Ways PORTL can continue to evolve over the next several years to help more people and animals are discussed.

[Episode 102] Bex Tasker – Positively together Sep 30, 2019

* 3:46 – Bex shares her behavioural odyssey [where she first got started in positive reinforcement animal training].

* 17:24 – Bex talks about her drive and motivation to keep learning, questioning the norm and following her gut.

* 20:54 – Learning from our own experiences can help us have compassion for others.

* 29:00 - Five things that positive reinforcement with horses has taught Bex about leading a better life and about training other species [including humans] are discussed.

* 52:00 – Ryan and Bex talk about the importance of looking for the positive when giving feedback to others.

* 58:05 – Ryan recaps the five things that Bex says have taught her about leading a better life & training other species.

* 1:00 – Bex talks about what she would like to see in the next 5-10 years in the animal training world.

[Episode 101] Veronica Boutelle - 8 Biggest Dog Training Business Myths Sep 16, 2019

* 1:28 - Ryan introduces Veronica.

* 4:47 – Veronica talks about dogbiz University and directs people to visit https://dogbizsuccess.com/ and then click on dogbiz University to find out more.

* 10:20 – The move toward online education including challenges, successes and different models is discussed.

* 14:05 - Veronica lists eight myths that are common among dog training professionals.

* 18:58 – A variety of ways that the myth “we aren’t skilled and knowledgeable professionals” can impact our businesses are discussed.

* 21:36 – Veronica busts the myth that clients must train their own dogs.

* 24:30 – Veronica talks about the discomfort trainers often experience when trying to sell their services.

* 35:43 – Marketing does not have to equal self-promotion, and it can be more about education.

* 41:54 – “The more you charge, the more clients you’ll have.”

* 48:47 – Veronica talks about how learning marketing skills can remove a lot of the fear of running a business.

* 52:09 – Ideas about how to determine success and get students to come back for more are shared.

* 57:40 – Veronica suggests people don’t come to trainers to improve the bond between themselves and their dogs.

* 1:01 – Veronica talks about her upcoming trip to Australia and New Zealand and what she’ll be doing there.

[Episode 100] Dr. Susan Friedman & Ryan Cartlidge - Off the perch Sep 02, 2019

Podcast outline

* 2:40 – Susan explains that the “most positive least intrusive” language originated from the ethical and legal standards in the field of special education with children.

* 4:15 – Ryan and Susan discuss the widespread influence of podcasts and online learning opportunities as well as the responsibility that comes along with that influence.

* 9:19 – Susan talks about how a new wave of improved applications of the basic principles is helping practitioners to be even less intrusive with their learners.

* 13:54 – Susan describes Mary Hunter’s demonstration of the technique of using a two-link chain to build duration in a behavior. A video of this can be viewed at https://behaviorexplorer.com/videos/duration-behavior-chain/

* 16:03 - Ryan and Susan discuss Susan’s process of using the technique mentioned above to teach her pup Ray to bark once and then wait at the door to be let out.

* 18:53 - Susan explains the difference between identifying ABCs and developing a time log of events.

* 25:36 – Susan talks about the importance of good observation skills along with a commitment to improving the quality of life of our learners in developing good questions that can help us advance techniques to be less intrusive.

* 35:47 – Susan shares some thoughts regarding how to engage with others about issues we may not agree on.

[Episode 99] Pamela Clark - 10 things parrot consultants need to know in 2019 Aug 19, 2019

Podcast outline

1:40 - Introduction
3:41 – Pamela talks about when she first learned about positive reinforcement training and some stories from that time.
11:00 – What Pamela is currently up to
14:43 – Some pivotal moments that have shaped Pamela's thinking over the last fifteen years.
24:34 – Pamela Clark’s “Ten Things Parrot Consultants Need to Know in 2019”.
56:42- Pamela’s final words for the listeners on changes she would like to see in the pet parrot world.
59:03 - Pamela can be found online at

[Episode 98] Tim Sullivan - Brookfield Zoo; Curator of behavioural husbandry Aug 05, 2019

* 3:42 – Tim discusses how he came to co-found the ABMA.

* 6:36 – Tim’s learning journey and the benefits he has received by taking advantage of a wide variety of learning opportunities.

* 15:01 – A couple of stories from Tim’s early days as a trainer.

* 19:40 – A few of the biggest things Tim has learned throughout his time as an animal trainer are discussed.

* 23:53 - Tim tells listeners about Brookfield Zoo https://www.czs.org/

* 26:34 – Resilience in zoo animals.

* 32:25 – Tim shares some about some ways to work with an older animal who is showing signs of decreased resilience.

* 38:43 - Tim talks about the gorilla program and some challenges they are working through.

* 49:58 – The power of self-fulfilling prophecies.

1:00 What Tim would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the world of positive reinforcement animal training.

[Episode 97] Dr. Patricia McConnell - The human-animal relationship Jul 22, 2019

Podcast outline

1:40 – Introduction
4:06 – Patricia’s behavior odyssey
24:13 – A discussion on the human animal relationship
52:57 - What the word “communication” means to Patricia
58:25 – Patricia’s hopes for the animal training and behavior world in the next five to ten years
1:03 – Find out more about Patricia and her work at www.patriciamcconnell.com

[Episode 96] Erin Davidson - Ten steps to train a wild bird of prey Jul 08, 2019

Podcast outline:

1:40 – Introduction of Erin
3:33 – Erin’s behavioural journey
16:11 - Changes in the bird training world over the last ten to twenty years
31:00 – Visit www.torontozoo.org to find out more about Erin’s work including the shows at the zoo
34:06 - Ten steps to train a wild bird of prey
1:02 – Erin’s hopes for the animal training world in the next five to ten years

Nancy Tucker - The good enough dog Jun 24, 2019

* 1:40 - Ryan introduces Nancy Tucker

* 3:15 – Nancy’s journey into positive reinforcement training

* 8:19 – How a background in public relations helps Nancy as a trainer

* 15:13 - Find Nancy online at nancytucker.com to find out more about her work

* 17:53 –Nancy offers - Five tips for happier clients

* 55:50 – Preventing compassion fatigue and burnout by listening to clients to find solutions and by adjusting our expectations

* 57:32 – Behavior change takes time and requires patience

* 1:05 – What Nancy would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the animal training world

* 1:08 - Ryan thanks Nancy for coming on the show

* 1:09 - Ryan directs people to www.animaltrainingacademy.com to find out more about ATA - including membership

Dr. Eduardo Fernandez – Everyone can shape with data! Jun 10, 2019

* 1:40 - Ryan introduces Eduardo.

* 4:00 – About where Eduardo's Behavioural odyssey

* 13:48 – A definition of Behavior Analysis

* 29:25 – Three basic tools to help you use data collection in your animal training.

* 1:06 - What Eduardo would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the data collection, behavior analyst, animal training world.

* 1:10 – Various events Eduardo has coming & information about the Behavioural Enrichment Animal Research Group and Animal Reinforcement Forum groups on Facebook.

Kathy Sdao - Anything you resist persists [Bright Spot Dog Training!] May 27, 2019

Podcast Outline

* 1:40 - Ryan introduces Kathy.

* 4:00 – Kathy shares where she first learned about positive reinforcement animal training and some of the first animals she trained.

* 22:22 – A couple of stories from Kathy about her time training dolphins.

* 19:38 – What Kathy is up to now and where you can find her at www.kathysdao.com.

* 22:57 – The difference between cues and commands and why this is important.

* 42:13 – Some potential phrases from non-violent communication to use in consultations.

* 47:31 – How Kathy deals with compassion fatigue or "attachment to outcome fatigue."

* 52:50 – Five tips listeners can use to move toward non-violent communication.

* 1:15 - Kathy discusses what she’d like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the world of positive reinforcement animal training. About Kathy Sdao

Kathy is an applied animal behaviourist. She’s been a full-time animal trainer for thirty years, first with marine mammals and now with dogs and their people. At the University of Hawaii, she received a master’s degree as part of a research team which trained dolphins to solve complex cognitive puzzles. She then worked for the United States Navy to train dolphins for open-ocean tasks. Next, Kathy worked as a marine-mammal trainer at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma Washington. After leaving the zoo world, Kathy created Tacoma’s first dog day-care.

Since 1998, Kathy has owned Bright Spot Dog Training. Services include consulting with families about their challenging dogs and mentoring professional trainers who want to maximize the power of positive-reinforcement training. Kathy is proud to be an original faculty member for Karen Pryor’s ClickerExpos and has taught at thirty-eight of these popular conferences. Kathy has travelled extensively across the United States, Canada and Europe, and to Australia, Israel, Japan and Mexico. In 2012, she published her first book, Plenty in Life Is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace.

Petra Edwards - Bravely sharing about compassion fatigue May 13, 2019

Petra Edwards Bio

Petra is a dog trainer in Adelaide, South Australia and has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) with a specialisation in Animal Behaviour. She also holds the professional canine trainer accreditation through the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. Petra is currently studying her PhD investigating how dogs experience their veterinary visits. She hopes her research will not only shed light on the veterinary experience, but offer practical and achievable solutions for improving welfare in the veterinary context. Petra has been involved in the dog training industry from a young age and has worked extensively over the years as an assistant and instructor of pet dog training classes and puppy pre-schools. She is fascinated by all things behaviour and especially loves helping owners and dogs live happily and companionably through positive reinforcement.

[Bonus episode] - Eva Bertilsson: CCC - Choice, Control & Communication 2019 May 06, 2019

Eva Bertilsson - Bio

Eva Bertilsson has a master’s degree in behavior analysis and a passion for all things related to behavior, learning and animal welfare. Together with business partner Emelie Johnson Vegh, Eva runs their collaboration Carpe Momentum, teaching seminars on the general principles of behavior and learning, and coaching trainers in the art of structuring great training sessions regardless of the venue or the species. Eva is a board member of the Swedish Association for Behavior Analysis, a faculty member of Clicker Expo, and an enthusiastic disseminator of ethical practices based in behavioral science. In addition to her own teaching, she has also been instrumental in introducing TAGteach ™ and Fear Free™, as well as numerous renown speakers (for example Susan Friedman, Susan Schneider and Clive Wynne), to the Scandinavian audience.

Dr. Robert Hewings - UK college of scent dogs Apr 29, 2019

Dr Robert Hewings bio

Dr Robert Hewings is the author of ‘Scent and Scent-ability’ and head of learning and development for the UK College of Scent Detection, and a highly experienced Canine Trainer. He retired from the Metropolitan Police after 30 years’ exemplary service, 25 of which was as a Police Dog Handler. The final nine years as a full-time trainer with the Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment. He has enhanced this experience with a BSc (Canine Training and Behaviour) MA (Professional Practice Police Dog Training) and a Doctor of Professional Practice (D/Prof) Canine Scent Detection. Rob has instructed all police canine-search disciplines including explosive search and narcotics, supporting this with an amazing academic journey that has without doubt enhanced his relationship with the dogs he trains.

Combining his scent detection experience Rob is currently training scent detection within the ‘Assistance Dog Community’ where, working in partnership with the PTSD Charity Bravehound is researching and training dogs to recognise the scent of a nightmare, and gently wake the sufferer.

Finally, Rob truly understands the importance of a positive training schedule with the dogs he trains and the people he coaches. He wishes to share his love and experience of search training with you and your dog. Witnessing the enjoyment, enthusiasm and excitement the dogs get from being engaged in the natural process of ‘nose-work’ has been his guilty pleasure for the last 25 years & as Rob says… long may this continue!!

Michelle Skurski - Disney's Animal Kingdom ® Apr 15, 2019

Michelle Skurski Bio

Michelle is going on almost 30 years now training animals in a zoological setting. She began her career at a facility called marine World Africa USA, training predominantly tigers. She joined Disney in 1998 and in 2001 became a Zoological Manager of Behavioural Husbandry. In this role she supports the animal care teams at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with maintaining training and enrichment programs for all species under their care. Along with her special interest in tigers Michelle has a passion for training reptiles large and small. Currently she sits on the AZA (American Zoological Association) Professional Development Committee and is co-course administrator and instructor for the AZA Professional Course: Environmental Enrichment in Zoo and Aquarium Settings.

Agnieszka Janarek - Changing training culture Apr 01, 2019

Agnieszka Janarek Bio

Behavior nerd, advocate of choice in animal training, nosework addict, obedience and concept training geek, trainer with passion and knowledge. Founder of Polish Nosework Association. Owner of three rescued mixed breeds with whom take part in various canine sports. Agnieszka relies on international education (courses and seminars in the USA, UK, Netherlands, Germany) and experience. Her priorities are combining learning science and practice, dog-handler relationship and balance between maintaining precision and fun.

Lindsay Wood brown Mar 18, 2019

Lindsay Wood Brown Bio

Lindsay Wood Brown is a board-certified Associate Applied Animal Behaviourist (ACAAB) with a master’s degree in Animal Behavior. She specializes in finding solutions for behavioural challenges and consults for animal shelters on the design and implementation of behavior programs, effective behavior modification methods, and the development of robust operational strategies to achieve behavioral health for animals within the shelter environment.

Lindsay teaches seminars and workshops around the country and serves as a faculty member for Karen Pryor Academy and Clicker Expo. She offers coaching and 1:1 mentorship opportunity for behavior consultants.

Lindsay has a long history of leadership and building high functioning teams within animal shelters. She served as the Director of Operations for Lynchburg Humane Society (LHS), an open-admission animal shelter located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Her role at Lynchburg Humane included the oversight of all shelter operations, with a strong focus on behavior and behavior modification to increase the number of animal lives saved and successfully rehomed.

Lindsay served for 8 years as the Director of Animal Training and Behavior for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Boulder, Colorado. She developed Boulder Humane’s Training and Behavior Department, including their comprehensive behavior modification program, which focuses on rehabilitating dogs with specific behavior conditions, including resource-guarding, fearful behavior, body-handling sensitivities, separation anxiety, and dog-dog aggression. Lindsay also developed the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s curricula for a wide array of positive reinforcement, clicker training classes for community members.

Jean Donaldson - Academy for dog trainers Mar 04, 2019

Jean is the founder and principal instructor of The Academy for Dog Trainers. The Academy is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2019. She is a four-time winner of The Dog Writers' Association of America's Maxwell Award. In 2017, Jean was recruited to create Dog Training 101 for The Great Courses.

Born in Montreal, Canada, Jean founded the Montreal Flyball Association, and Renaissance Dog Training, the first positive reinforcement-based school, and counseling service in the province. Her own dogs and dogs she has trained have earned numerous titles and wins in a variety of dog sports, including OTCh, TDX, HIT and FDCh. While a student, she worked as an adoption counselor at the Montreal SPCA and later served on its Board of Directors. Before founding The Academy, Jean did exclusively referral aggression cases for six years. She lives in Oakland, California, with her dog, Brian, adopted in 2015.

Laura Ryder - Seize the moment Feb 18, 2019

Laura Ryder - Bio

Laura is the Head Dog Trainer at Morley Vet centre in Perth, Western Australia.

She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), a Full Member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and is also on the Fear-Free Speakers Bureau.

Laura has three passions when it comes to dog training:

As a member of the Fear-Free Speakers Bureau, she passionately brings low-stress handling and Fear-Free training into veterinary clinics – focusing on both the physical and emotional health of patients.
Laura is one half of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers Australia education team. IMDT Australia launched in January 2019, and Laura hopes to see it follow in the IMDT UK’s footsteps – where it is known as the leading education provider for dog trainers and behaviourists.
Laura also spends a lot of her time creating fun and engaging training courses for pet dogs. 2014 saw Laura create The Canine Adventure course – a non-competitive dog sport, for the family dog to enjoy. The Canine Adventure Course saw Laura travel to Las Vegas in 2016 to presents at the annual APDT conference, and then to London in 2017 where she presented at the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers Conference. There are now trainers all over the world running their very own fun Canine Adventure Courses – which for Laura, means more dogs out there, having fun with their families!

Laura shares her home with her husband, daughter, her four Border Terriers – Wicket, Malani, Lando and Rogue - and her 30-year-old horse, Arnie.

LINKS

Morley Vet centre

Institute of Modern Dog Trainers Australia

Institute of Modern Dog Trainers UK

Fear Free

Canine Adventure Course

https://canineadventurecourse.com/

Ken Ramirez - Training animals for conservation; Chimpanzees, Elephants, Polar bears & more! Feb 04, 2019

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Ken Ramirez Bio

Ken Ramirez is the Executive Vice-President and Chief Training Officer of Karen Pryor Clicker Training where he oversees the vision, development, and implementation of training education programs for the organization, including ClickerExpo, Karen Pryor Academy, and The Ranch. This allows Ken to help bring positive reinforcement training to all corners of the animal training world. Previously, Ken served as the Executive Vice-President of animal care and animal training at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, where he developed and supervised animal care and animal health programs, staff training and development as well as public presentation programs for a collection of more than 32,000 animals. He worked at Shedd Aquarium for over 25 years. A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ramirez is a biologist and animal behaviorist who served nine years at Marineworld of Texas. He also was a trainer and coordinator at Ocean Safari in South Padre Island, Texas, as well as acting as a consultant to many zoo and aquarium programs throughout the world. He began his training career working with guide dogs for the visually impaired and has maintained a close affiliation to pet training throughout his career. He hosted two successful seasons of the pet training television series Talk to the Animals that compared pet training to the important work done with training and caring for animals in zoological facilities. He also works closely with several search and rescue dog organizations, service dog groups, as well as with bomb and narcotic dogs. Since 2005, Ken has brought his experience as a trainer of many cognitive projects with marine mammals and primates to the dog arena. Most notable has been his work with modifier cues, adduction, matching to sample, mimicry, and counting. The latter two projects: teaching dogs to mimic or imitate other dogs, and to learn the concept of counting are in the process of being prepared for scientific publication. Both of these projects have documented cognitive abilities in dogs that have not been previously well reported or understood. Ken has also pioneered groundbreaking conservation training projects with chimpanzees, polar bears, elephants, butterflies, and other animals. Conservation training applies behavior science in the field with free-ranging animals and uses remote training to facilitate learning to assist wildlife biologists in a wide range of projects. Ramirez has been active in several professional organizations, including the International Marine Animal Trainer’s Association (IMATA), of which he is a past president. Ken has been actively involved in the creation of a certification process for animal trainers in zoological settings. Ramirez has written for numerous scientific publications and authored countless popular articles. He authored the book ANIMAL TRAINING: Successful Animal Management through Positive Reinforcement, published in 1999 and Better Together: The Collected Wisdom of Modern Dog Trainers, published in 2017. Ken taught a graduate course on animal training at Western Illinois University for 20 years and currently offers several online courses through the Karen Pryor Academy. In 2017 Ken moved to Washington state where he created a series of immersive hands-on training courses at The Ranch, the Karen Pryor National Training Center.

Sabrina Brando - Director of Animal Welfare; WAZA [The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums] Jan 21, 2019

Sabrina Brando - Bio

Sabrina Brando is Director of Animal Welfare with the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Her favourite job title, however, is ‘I am in the business of animal happiness’. For the last 27 years, she has been working in and with the global zoo and wildlife profession, including zoos, aquariums, wildlife centers, and sanctuaries. Sabrina has a BSc. in psychology and has an MSc. in animal studies, which focused on “An evaluation of zoo animal welfare assessment from inspection to daily practices with recommendations for a holistic approach”. Sabrina is fortunate to be involved in book chapter writing, presenting at conferences, running workshops, and to collaborate on several research projects on animal advocacy, welfare, and behaviour. Sabrina teaches, and always learns new things when teaching as a guest lecturer at various universities and colleges on e.g. animal welfare, behaviour, and the human-animal interaction and relationship. Sabrina loves storytelling and writing - particularly about animals and the natural world, wearing a button with “I love stories” almost all the time. The button sparks a lot of great conversations and storytelling about animals among many other topics, from people she meets at a conference, to a stranger on a plane. Do you have a story you want to share about the animal(s) you care(d) for, a special friendship you have with your favourite animal, a great action of animals or the planet you were involved in, or anything else that makes your heart sing concerning animals and nature, Sabrina would love to hear from you!

You can connect with Sabrina on FaceBook HERE or email her at sabrina.brando@waza.org

Joan Orr – Convergence of Human Training, Animal Training & Technology [CHATT] Jan 07, 2019

Joan Orr is a scientist and internationally recognized clicker trainer. Along with Theresa McKeon, Joan is one of the co-founders of TAGteach International, a company that promotes the application of marker-based positive reinforcement training for humans. Joan was a member of the Karen Pryor Clickertraining Clicker Expo Faculty for 9 years and content creator and advisor to the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. She is a pioneer in the field of clicker training rabbits and co-author of a book on the subject. Joan and Teresa Lewin are co-founders of Doggone Crazy Inc, a company dedicated to dog bite prevention through education. They created the board game Doggone Crazy!, the “Doggie Detective” bite prevention education program for elementary school children and the Clicker Puppy training DVD. Joan has published many articles on dog bite prevention, positive training methods and the importance of understanding dog body language and has received many awards for her work. Most recently Joan has teamed up with behavior analyst Ryan O’Donnell to put on the annual conference: The Convergence of Human & Animal Training and Technology.

Lori Nanan – Nailed it; 5 tips for trimming your animals nails Dec 24, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Lori Nanan Bio Lori Nanan runs LoriNanan.com, a company that offers online educational resources for dog owners and website and marketing services for rewards-based dog trainers. Lori also works for The Academy for Dog Trainers, where she provides orientation to new students and project management for events. She s worked […] The post Lori Nanan – Nailed it; 5 tips for trimming your animals nails appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Alexandra Kurland – “We live on a very intelligent planet” Dec 10, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Alexandra Kurland Bio Alexandra Kurland is a graduate of Cornell University where she specialized in animal behavior. She began teaching in the early 1980’s. Her area of particular interest is the development of a horse’s balance: physical and emotional. Helping horses stay sound throughout a long lifetime is the […] The post Alexandra Kurland – “We live on a very intelligent planet” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Lynn Webb – The proficient pup; Avoiding snake avoidance training… Nov 26, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. Lynn Webb (M.A., KPA CTP, CTMT) Bio Lynn Webb is a dog trainer and canine massage therapist who lives in Escondido, California, in North San Diego County. She is certified as a dog trainer through the Karen Pryor Academy and as a massage therapist through the Rocky Mountain School […] The post Lynn Webb – The proficient pup; Avoiding snake avoidance training… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Geoff Flemming – Crucial Conversations; Tools for talking when stakes are high… Nov 12, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Geoff Flemming bio Geoff is the General Manager and Business Development at VitalSmarts Australia & New Zealand which is licensed to deliver the crucial conversations training in this part of the world. He is both a skilled facilitator, with intimate knowledge of crucial conversations & the other vital […] The post Geoff Flemming – Crucial Conversations; Tools for talking when stakes are high… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Leslie McDevitt – Control unleashed! Nov 05, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Leslie McDevitt Bio Leslie McDevitt is a certified dog behavior consultant, internationally renowned speaker and author of three books, Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident Dog, Control Unleashed: Puppy Program and one coming out for this winter US Time – Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed. Leslie s writing has […] The post Leslie McDevitt – Control unleashed! appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Arianna Bailey – Natural Encounters; The art & skill of learning as humans in the animal field Oct 29, 2018

Arianna Bailey Bio As a native Floridian, Arianna has always had a love an appreciation for the unique ecosystem and state she was raised in. Her career started out at a small zoo in the Orlando area where she worked mostly with reptiles. This is where she found her passion for training, enrichment, and animal […] The post Arianna Bailey – Natural Encounters; The art & skill of learning as humans in the animal field appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr Vanessa Rohlf – Compassion fatigue, stress management & grief! Oct 22, 2018

Dr. Vanessa Rolhf Bio Dr. Vanessa Rohlf is a consultant, counselor and educator to those who work with and care for animals. She has a Ph.D. with a specialisation in psychology (human-animal interactions), a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology and has worked in the animal industry for over 15 years. She has additional […] The post Dr Vanessa Rohlf – Compassion fatigue, stress management & grief! appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Nick Benger; How to create Animal Training podcasts/content Oct 15, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Nick Benger – Bio Nick Benger is a professional dog trainer that specializes in what he calls “engagement training” for pet dogs. He runs his business Bark Play Teach in his hometown of Bristol, England but is best known as the host of the Dog Talk with Nick Benger […] The post Nick Benger; How to create Animal Training podcasts/content appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Sarah Dixon – President of IAABC: “Earning your chops in NYC” Oct 08, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. Sarah Dixon Bio Sarah Dixon is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant who originates from British Columbia Canada but is currently working for Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC in New York City. She has had articles published in the APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) Chronicle of the Dog, […] The post Sarah Dixon – President of IAABC: “Earning your chops in NYC” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Steve White – ProActive K9; Get “curious” with your animal training. Oct 01, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Steve White Bio In his 43rd year of a K9-centered law enforcement career, Steve White is the only person to have served as a handler, trainer, training-sergeant, and supervisor for the Seattle Police Canine Unit. Accredited as a Master Trainer in 1993 by the Washington State Police Canine Association, […] The post Steve White – ProActive K9; Get “curious” with your animal training. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Niki Tudge – Founder & President The DogSmith, The Pet Professional Guild, DogNostics Career Center & President Doggone safe. Sep 24, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Niki Tudge Bio Niki was born and raised in England but now lives in Florida. Her background is in the corporate world and managing hotels which have seen her travel the world & work in places such as Nigeria and South Africa. Whilst working in these roles Niki always […] The post Niki Tudge – Founder & President The DogSmith, The Pet Professional Guild, DogNostics Career Center & President Doggone safe. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Peggy Hogan – Clicker training horses; The techniques were reflected in the kids eyes… Sep 17, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. Peggy Hogan Bio Like many people, Peggy loves animals and has a passion for training. She currently owns 5 minis, 2 full sized horses, and 3 parrots. Learning from clicker trainers of other species, Peggy investigated ways to add more shaping, capturing, luring, and targeting to her program and […] The post Peggy Hogan – Clicker training horses; The techniques were reflected in the kids eyes… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Malena DeMartini – Treating separation anxiety in dogs… Sep 10, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast writeup Malena DeMartini Bio Malena DeMartini, CTC, CDBC, is renowned in the dog training world for her work on canine separation anxiety (SA) disorder. Her book, Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs, has helped countless numbers of dogs and her recent online course for guardians called Mission: POSSIBLE is now out. […] The post Malena DeMartini – Treating separation anxiety in dogs… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Ryan O’Donnell – The daily BA; Saving the world with Behavior Analysis! Sep 03, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast writeup Ryan O’Donnell Bio Ryan or Ryan O hails from northern Nevada in the grungy, yet surprisingly classy, (and newly renovated) Reno, Nevada. Ryan says he like his climate like I like my data: evolving, uncompromising, and progressive. He has a Master of Science; that is, an M.S. in Applied […] The post Ryan O’Donnell – The daily BA; Saving the world with Behavior Analysis! appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Terry Ryan: Legacy Canine – Stories from chicken training camps … Aug 27, 2018

CLICK HERE to read the podcast draft Terry Ryan Bio Terry has been coaching people to train their dogs since 1966. She trained her own dogs for various performance events and was an AKC obedience trial judge for many years. She built and operated a large training complex in Washington State. Legacy Canine Behavior & […] The post Terry Ryan: Legacy Canine – Stories from chicken training camps … appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Grisha Stewart – Behaviour adjustment training 2.0… Aug 20, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Grisha Stewart Bio Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDT-KA is an author, international speaker, and dog trainer who specializes in dog reactivity. She runs Empowered Animals, LLC, and the online Animal Building Blocks Academy from Deadwood, Oregon. She founded and ran Ahimsa Dog Training in Seattle for 13 years, earning many […] The post Grisha Stewart – Behaviour adjustment training 2.0… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Sarah Owings. “Embracing Brave Learning / Let’s Make Stimulus Control Sexy Again!” Aug 13, 2018

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Sarah Owings Bio

Sarah Owings is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. She specializes in the practical application of behavioral principles to help transform the lives of fearful, shut down, and over-the-top dogs. As the owner of Bridges Dog Training, an international speaker, and regular contributor to online training forums, she is known for her innovative approaches to tough behavior problems and her compassionate and insightful teaching. She has written for Clean Run Magazine on topics such as stimulus control, release cues, and toy-related cues, and serves as faculty at ClickerExpo, an instructor for Karen Pryor Academy, and an advisor to the Glendale Humane Society in Los Angeles. She is also an avid nose work competitor, currently competing at the Elite level with her dog, Tucker. She recently moved from Los Angeles to San Rafael, CA with her two dogs, two geriatric rabbits, and her husband Fred.

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Clean Run Digital Edition of the Magazine (can be downloaded for a small fee).

Annette Pedersen – Animal Training Coordinator at Copenhagen Zoo … “Guinea pigs were not meant to fly” Aug 06, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast writeup Annette Pederson Bio Annette started her 4-year education as a Zookeeper in 1988 & in 1989 she was hired as a trainee at Copenhagen Zoo where she completed the practical part of her education. During this time, Annette got the opportunity to work with all kinds of species in the […] The post Annette Pedersen – Animal Training Coordinator at Copenhagen Zoo … “Guinea pigs were not meant to fly” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Michael Shikashio – Complete Canine: Aggressive dogs Jul 30, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Michael Shikashio Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and provides private consultations working exclusively with dog aggression cases through his business Complete Canines LLC. Michael is fully certified through the IAABC and is a full member of the Association […] The post Michael Shikashio – Complete Canine: Aggressive dogs appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr. Chris Pachel – Animal Behaviour Clinic; “It’s like learning a new language” Jul 23, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Chris Pachel Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB received his veterinary degree from the University of MN in 2002 and became board certified by the ACVB in 2010. He previously operated a house-call behavior practice in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and is now the owner and lead clinician at the […] The post Dr. Chris Pachel – Animal Behaviour Clinic; “It’s like learning a new language” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Peta Clarke; Animal Training solutions – ABC’s & K9 Nose Work …. Jul 09, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Peta Clarke Bio Peta Clarke lives and breathes the animals she works with. With over twenty-five years experience working as a professional animal trainer in a variety of settings both in Australia and America, she has immersed herself during that time in the practical and theoretical application of reinforcement […] The post Peta Clarke; Animal Training solutions – ABC’s & K9 Nose Work …. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Linda Ryan – Inspiring pet Teaching; “Spreading animal training sparks…” Jun 25, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. Linda Ryan – Bio Linda qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2002 from general practice. She then worked at 2 world-leading university referral hospitals, obtaining the Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Medical) in 2005; & in 2009, became a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Oncology, and a member of the […] The post Linda Ryan – Inspiring pet Teaching; “Spreading animal training sparks…” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Laura Monaco Torelli – The making of a memorable mentor… Jun 11, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. Laura Monaco Torelli Bio Laura Monaco Torelli is the founder of Animal Behavior Training Concepts in Chicago, Illinois. She began her career in 1991 at Chicago s Shedd Aquarium, where she trained beluga whales, dolphins, sea otters, seals, river otters, and penguins. She has also worked at the San Diego […] The post Laura Monaco Torelli – The making of a memorable mentor… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Susan Schneider – The Science of Consequences … May 28, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Susan Schneider Bio Susan M. Schneider, Ph.D., is a learning researcher, biopsychologist and clicker trainer to her pet rats and budgies. She is currently a Visiting Scholar at the University of the Pacific in California and originally obtained her graduate education from Brown University and the University of Kansas in […] The post Susan Schneider – The Science of Consequences … appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Sylvia Czarnecki – Motionclick: “A mistake is just information …” R+ horse training. May 14, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Sylvia Czarnecki Bio Sylvia is a professional positive reinforcement-based Horse Trainer from Germany, working closely with both horses and their trainers via her business Motionclick, since 2011. She has written two books the first being specifically about trick behavior training and the second all about using positive reinforcement with […] The post Sylvia Czarnecki – Motionclick: “A mistake is just information …” R+ horse training. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Denise Fenzi – Fenzi dog sports academy; “Stay in the happy bucket” Apr 30, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Denise Fenzi – Bio Denise has competed in a wide range of dog sports titling dogs in obedience, tracking, IPO, mondio ring, herding, conformation, and agility (AKC). She is best known for her flashy and precise obedience work and perfect scores in both IPO and mondio ring sport […] The post Denise Fenzi – Fenzi dog sports academy; “Stay in the happy bucket” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Sam Turner – Proprioception “Too good, not to use for all the dogs…” Apr 16, 2018

CLICK HERE for the same Podcast outline. Sam Turner Bio Sam studied Ethology at the Agricultural University of Holland… where she received her Master s of Science (MSc) degree in 1998. From there she specialized in dog behavior and training. In 2006 she founded her own dog training facility Paws4Fun. Always wanting to continue learning and […] The post Sam Turner – Proprioception “Too good, not to use for all the dogs…” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Veronica Boutelle – dogbiz; “Give yourself the gift of doing what you love for a living” Apr 02, 2018

Click Here for the podcast outline Veronica Boutelle Bio Veronica is the founder of dog biz, the dog pro industry s leading business consultancy, through which she has been helping dog trainers help dogs since 2003. She is the author of How to Run a Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is and The […] The post Veronica Boutelle – dogbiz; “Give yourself the gift of doing what you love for a living” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Carrie Kish – Reptelligence; Ectotherm and snake training/enrichment Mar 19, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Carrie Kish Bio Carrie Kish is an avid herpetologist, and animal trainer with a 15-year career in professional dog training, working primarily with dangerous dogs and dogs with fear and anxiety disorders. In 2012, while working for San Diego Zoo Global, Carrie founded Reptelligence with her co-worker and good […] The post Carrie Kish – Reptelligence; Ectotherm and snake training/enrichment appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Jim Mackie – Animal Training and behavior officer, Zoological society of London. Mar 05, 2018

Jim Mackie Bio Jim was appointed The Zoological Society of London s (ZSL) s first Animal Training and Behaviour Officer in 2012 having previously demonstrated the value of trained behaviors to improve husbandry and welfare in the zoo s living collections. Jim s interest in animal behavior began when he trained his own raptors for educational demonstrations 25 years […] The post Jim Mackie – Animal Training and behavior officer, Zoological society of London. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Morten Egtvedt- Canis.no; Clicker training, free shaping, cues & fluency. (Episode 50) Feb 05, 2018

Norwegian dog trainer Morten Egtvedt and his wife Cecilie Køste have written three best-selling books about clicker training. They have also published the Nordic dog magazine “Canis” for exactly twenty years this winter. They are the owners of Canis Clickertraining Academy (the leading clicker training dog school in the Nordic countries). They have personally trained […] The post Morten Egtvedt- Canis.no; Clicker training, free shaping, cues & fluency. (Episode 50) appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Chirag Patel- Domesticated Manners (The bucket game) Jan 22, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Chirag Patel Bio Chirag entered the animal training field professionally in 2004 and has since become a leading figure in the profession internationally. He is highly sought after for consulting with private clients and organizations as well as running workshops for professionals internationally. Chirag consults on the behavior management […] The post Chirag Patel- Domesticated Manners (The bucket game) appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Hannah Branigan – Wonderpups – “I can talk about sit [the behavior] for hours” Jan 04, 2018

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Hannah Branigan – Bio With the belief that everyone (dogs and humans alike) learn best in an environment free of criticism, Hannah breaks down complex skills into bite-sized, accessible pieces, and develops practical techniques that leave her students with a sense of achievement and success. She is on a […] The post Hannah Branigan – Wonderpups – “I can talk about sit [the behavior] for hours” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Mark Kingston Jones – Team building with BITE [Enrichment episode] Dec 12, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Mark Kingston Jones Bio Mark Kingston Jones has been involved in the animal welfare field since 2004. He is a Workshop Coordinator and Level 1 Instructor for The Shape of Enrichment and Co-Founder of Team Building with BITE. In addition to running over 30 of his own Student Environmental […] The post Mark Kingston Jones – Team building with BITE [Enrichment episode] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Eva Bertilsson – Carpe Momentum; Animal Training flow-charts & choice/control Nov 27, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Eva Bertilssson – Bio Eva Bertilsson has a master s degree in behavior analysis and a passion for all things related to behavior, learning and animal welfare. Together with business partner Emelie Johnson Vegh, Eva runs their collaboration Carpe Momentum, teaching seminars on the general principles of behavior and learning, […] The post Eva Bertilsson – Carpe Momentum; Animal Training flow-charts & choice/control appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Margaret Rousser – Conservation manager at Oakland Zoo; Making more time for enrichment & training Nov 13, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Margaret Rousser – Bio Margaret Rousser has 20 years of experience training a wide variety of animals from marine mammals to free flight birds to primates. She has been at the Oakland Zoo since 2006, beginning there as a Zoological Manager for the Children’s Zoo and primates. Her responsibilities […] The post Margaret Rousser – Conservation manager at Oakland Zoo; Making more time for enrichment & training appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Kirstin Anderson Hansen – Marine animal behavior and bioacoustics team Oct 30, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Kirstin Anderson Hansen Bio Kirstin Anderson Hansen is currently a Postdoc at the University of Southern Denmark and in cooperation with the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, where she trains grey seals and aquatic birds, currently cormorants and penguins to investigate the effects of underwater noise on marine life. She […] The post Kirstin Anderson Hansen – Marine animal behavior and bioacoustics team appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Haylee Ellis, APOPO land mind and tuberculosis detection rats Using clicker training to save lives Oct 16, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Haylee Ellis Bio Haylee joined APOPO landmine and tuberculosis detection rats in April 2015 after receiving her Master s degree in behavioral psychology, focusing on animal detection learning and technology. She also holds a certificate in veterinary nursing, and previous research includes behavioral ethology, welfare, and human-animal interactions. She […] The post Haylee Ellis, APOPO land mind and tuberculosis detection rats Using clicker training to save lives appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Emma Parsons – Click to calm; Talking aggressive & reactive dogs. Sep 24, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Emma Parson Bio Emma Parsons is currently a Canine Behavior Training Consultant for Surefire Dogs in Westborough, MA as well as owning her own business. She specializes in managing and rehabilitating the reactive and aggressive dog. She is the author of two highly popular books on this subject: Click […] The post Emma Parsons – Click to calm; Talking aggressive & reactive dogs. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Nicki Boyd Behavior husbandry manager at San Diego Zoo I have the best job in the zoo Sep 18, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Nicki Boyd Bio Nicki Boyd and is the Behavior Husbandry Manager at the San Diego Zoo. Her educational background includes graduating from Moorpark College s Exotic Animal Training and Management Program, Masa College s Animal Health Technician Program, with an Associate in Science Degree, and a Bachelor s in Business Administration from […] The post Nicki Boyd Behavior husbandry manager at San Diego Zoo I have the best job in the zoo appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr. Jenifer Zeligs – “Make a connection before you give direction” Sep 04, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline CLICK HERE for the Animal Training & Reseach International web page CLICK HERE to see ATR International’s behavior decision hierarchy that Dr. Zeligs mentioned in this episode Dr. Jenifer Zeligs Bio At the forefront of the animal training industry, Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D. stands as a world renown animal behaviorist […] The post Dr. Jenifer Zeligs – “Make a connection before you give direction” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Theresa McKeon; Co-founder – TAG teach international … “Find common language through observation” Aug 21, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Theresa McKeon biography After more than 30 years as a national level gymnastics coach, Theresa was determined to find a way to speed up skill acquisition for her athletes while simultaneously decreasing stress and fear in the learning environment. Her search for behaviourally sound techniques, clean instructions, and the […] The post Theresa McKeon; Co-founder – TAG teach international … “Find common language through observation” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Peter Giljam – Animal Training director at Kolmarden Zoo … “Be creative, all the time!” Aug 07, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Peter Giljam Bio When Peter was a child he always knew that he wanted to work with animals, it just wasn t clear what species. His first internship was at an edutainment park in the Netherlands, where he worked with harbor seals. He did the internship twice, making his choice […] The post Peter Giljam – Animal Training director at Kolmarden Zoo … “Be creative, all the time!” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr. Clare Browne Get your timing right … Jul 24, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Clare Browne Bio Dr. Clare Browne is an animal behaviorist, with over 10 years experience training and working with domestic dogs. Clare completed her Ph.D. at the University of Waikato on dog training. In this research, she examined aspects of positive reinforcement and dog-human communication that influence dog […] The post Dr. Clare Browne Get your timing right … appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr. Susan Friedman Behavior works/Psychology professor at Utah State University Jul 03, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Susan Friedman – Bio Dr. Susan Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University who has pioneered the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to captive and companion animals. ABA, with its roots in human learning, offers a scientifically sound teaching technology and ethical standard that can […] The post Dr. Susan Friedman Behavior works/Psychology professor at Utah State University appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr. Kate Mornement – Pets behaving badly Jun 26, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Kate Mornement – Bio Dr. Kate Mornement is a Ph.D. qualified Applied Animal Behaviourist based in Melbourne. In 2004 Kate established her animal behavior consultancy practice; Pets Behaving Badly and has consulted pet owners experiencing behavioral difficulties with their pets ever since. Kate also works as an expert witness in dangerous […] The post Dr. Kate Mornement – Pets behaving badly appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Stephanie Edlund – “Because … SCIENCE! Trust the process” Jun 12, 2017

CLICK HERE to see the podcast outline Stephanie Edlund Bio Stephanie has spent most of her life learning about animal welfare, behavior, training, and enrichment. Growing up in Sweden, she has been surrounded by animals her whole life and has always been fascinated by birds especially. Since getting her first ones, two rehoused Parakeets named […] The post Stephanie Edlund – “Because … SCIENCE! Trust the process” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Hillary Hankey – Avian Behavior International, Entrepreneurship and free flight bird training… May 29, 2017

CLICK HERE for a podcast outline Hillary Hankey Bio Growing up with animals, Hillary s enthusiasm for animal behavior knew no bounds. After finding her grandparents collection of National Geographic magazines, she logged the daily habits of the domestic tabby cat for research practice including a few hours of cat naps on the family […] The post Hillary Hankey – Avian Behavior International, Entrepreneurship and free flight bird training… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Anna Oblasser-Mirtl – Animal Training Center – Austria, “The only limit in positive reinforcement training is our imagination.” May 15, 2017

CLICK HERE for a podcast outline/timeline of this episode. Anna Oblasser-Mirtl – Bio The care, observation, and training of animals were a great passion in Anna’s childhood. At the age of twelve, she already participated in dog sporting competitions with various dogs, and with her Border Collie “Flyer” (1998-2011) she achieved her first spectacular title with […] The post Anna Oblasser-Mirtl – Animal Training Center – Austria, “The only limit in positive reinforcement training is our imagination.” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Paul McGreevy – Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science at the University of Sydney’s School of Veterinary Science. May 01, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline for the episode. This podcast episode is dedicated to Paul’s late “Super dog” Tinker … PAUL MCGREEVY – Bio Paul McGreevy BVSc, Ph.D. is a riding instructor, veterinarian, and ethologist. He is Professor of Animal Behavior and Animal Welfare Science at the University of Sydney s School of Veterinary […] The post Paul McGreevy – Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science at the University of Sydney’s School of Veterinary Science. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Valerie Hare – Co-founder of the SHAPE of enrichment, part 2 (Episode 30). Apr 12, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. CLICK here for a podcast episode with Sarah Van Herpt (previously from Wellington Zoo) who talks about her application of the shape or enrichment – “enrichment process” Valerie Hare – Bio Val is currently the chief financial officer and workshop coordinator for the shape of enrichment incorporated. She s also worked […] The post Valerie Hare – Co-founder of the SHAPE of enrichment, part 2 (Episode 30). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Valerie Hare – Co-founder of the SHAPE of enrichment, part 1 (Episode 29). Apr 02, 2017

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. CLICK here for a podcast episode with Sarah Van Herpt (previously from Wellington Zoo) who talks about her application of the shape or enrichment – “enrichment process” Valerie Hare – Bio Val is currently the chief financial officer and workshop coordinator for the shape of enrichment incorporated. She s also worked […] The post Valerie Hare – Co-founder of the SHAPE of enrichment, part 1 (Episode 29). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Jan Østergaard on “square training” – Canis Skive (Denmark) Mar 20, 2017

Jan Østergaard Jan runs a part time dog school called “Canis Hundeskole Skive” where he teaches Clicker training, shaping and basic Skills. Jan started his career in the local dog-club attending puppy class and it didn’t take long before he was absolutely hooked on dog training. He started learning what he needed to do to […] The post Jan Østergaard on “square training” – Canis Skive (Denmark) appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

[Focus on what you want] Karolina Westlund … Associate Professor of Ethology – University of Stockholm Mar 06, 2017

Podcast outline 0.00. Introductions 3.45. Why mixing perspectives is beneficial to your understanding of animal behaviour. 8.40. Understanding animal emotions makes for better training and higher welfare. 15.40. How to prevent and reduce fear in the veterinary clinic. 22.45. When to use negative reinforcement to improve welfare. 33.05. Using memes to spread the word about […] The post [Focus on what you want] Karolina Westlund … Associate Professor of Ethology – University of Stockholm appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Wouter Stellaard – Animal programs training director (Columbus Zoo). Feb 20, 2017

Wouter Stellaard – Animal Programs Training Director (Columbus Zoo). Wouter Stellaard has been in the animal field for 26 years. His passion and career began in the Netherlands while working in a wildlife rehabilitation centre. He created his own animal ambulance while finishing his animal care studies. In search for further education he came to the […] The post Wouter Stellaard – Animal programs training director (Columbus Zoo). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Hilda Tresz – Behavioural Enrichment and International Animal Welfare coordinator at Phoenix Zoo/Mentor for the Jane Goodall institute. Jan 24, 2017

HILDA TRESZ – Phoenix Zoo Hilda was born and raised in Budapest until 1989 when she moved to the United States. She began working as a Zoo keeper immediately after graduating from high school and over the last 28 years she has honed her skills as a caregiver, enrichment specialist, trainer, educator, and behavioral manager […] The post Hilda Tresz – Behavioural Enrichment and International Animal Welfare coordinator at Phoenix Zoo/Mentor for the Jane Goodall institute. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Manager of Animal Training at Maymont – Anaka Nazareth. Jan 04, 2017

NOTE: This podcast was recorded in December of 2016. Consequently when myself and Anaka say “next year” we are referring to 2017. CLICK HERE for the podcast outline CLICK HERE to be taken to the ABMA (Animal Behavior Management Alliance) website – mentioned in the podcast. Anaka Nazareth – Manger of Animal Training at Maymont. […] The post Manager of Animal Training at Maymont – Anaka Nazareth. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Ryan Tate – Lessons learned from a career of behavior management Dec 17, 2016

Podcast outline. 00:00 Introductions 02:45 Ryan Tells us about where her first started learning about and using positive reinforcement animal training. 08:27 Ryan shares a great story about what he learned from training storm the Australian Fur seal at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. 12:27 Ryan shares his thoughts on the importance of writing good […] The post Ryan Tate – Lessons learned from a career of behavior management appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Talking enrichment with Sarah Van Herpt from Wellington Zoo [Part 2] Dec 05, 2016

Podcast outline. 00:00 Introductions 3:58 Sarah shares her experience from attending the Shape of enrichment workshops held at Wellington Zoo in 2014 and about the process of enrichment she learned about there. 9:37 Sarah talks about the importance of goal setting when coming up with new enrichment ideas. 13:15 Sarah and I discuss a specific […] The post Talking enrichment with Sarah Van Herpt from Wellington Zoo [Part 2] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Punishment starts where knowledge ends – with [ Louise Ginman ] Nov 28, 2016

Podcast outline 0:00 Introduction 2:54 Louise talks about where she first learned about positive reinforcement animal training and some of the first animals she ever trained using it. 6:13 Louise & I discuss the importance of learning about the science of animal behavior. 9:44 Louise talks about her book “The art of introducing dogs” … […] The post Punishment starts where knowledge ends – with [ Louise Ginman ] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Talking enrichment with Sarah Van Herpt from Wellington Zoo [Part 1] Oct 28, 2016

In this podcast episode we talk to Sarah Van Herpt from Wellington Zoo. This is part one of what will be a two-part episode where we cover a large range of information regarding Sarah’s experience in implementing and managing enrichment programs as a zoo keeper, wildlife nurse and pet owner. Podcast outline. 00:00 Introductions 3:50 […] The post Talking enrichment with Sarah Van Herpt from Wellington Zoo [Part 1] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Shaping behavior [with Mikolaj Zybala] Oct 13, 2016

In this episode we catch up with past podcast participant Mikolaj Zybala (Miko) from Poland and discuss shaping behavior. (CLICK HERE to listen to the previous episode featuring Miko). Also see below for podcast outline, a video talking about how to write shaping plans, and a bio of Miko. Enjoy Podcast outline. 0:00 Introduction. […] The post Shaping behavior [with Mikolaj Zybala] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Nic Bishop – Nature theater storyteller [Part 2] Oct 03, 2016

This is part two of 2-part series with Nic Bishop, manager of Nature theater, Zoos SA [Adelaide, Australia]. CLICK HERE to listen to part one. Nic is a master story teller and shares many valuable tales full of superb learning opportunities. Here is what we cover in part two Podcast outline. 2:14 – Nic […] The post Nic Bishop – Nature theater storyteller [Part 2] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Julian & Rasta (VIP mentor programs) .-. Sep 29, 2016

CLICK HERE to book your free 20 minute video call consultation as mentioned in the podcast. In this podcast episode we jump into the Animal Training Academy trenches and talk to a member who has been involved in a VIP mentor program for the past 5 months. Julian has a companion Alexandrine parrot called Rasta […] The post Julian & Rasta (VIP mentor programs) .-. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Nic Bishop – Nature theater storyteller [Part 1] Sep 22, 2016

In this 2-part podcast series, we talk to Nic Bishop, manager of Nature theater at Zoos SA, (Adelaide Australia). Nic is a master story teller and shares many valuable tales full of superb learning opportunities. In the next two fantastic podcast episodes here are some of the topics we will cover PART 1 Where […] The post Nic Bishop – Nature theater storyteller [Part 1] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dogs hunting the most valuable food in the world – with Karen Drummond .-. Sep 14, 2016

In this podcast episode we talk to Karen Drummond from New Zealand about her Truffle hunting experiences. Truffles are the most valuable fungus in the world … so having a dog that sniffs it out is not too bad. In fact, European white truffles can sell for as much as $3600 a pound making it […] The post Dogs hunting the most valuable food in the world – with Karen Drummond .-. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Will positive reinforcement work for you? Lisa Longo – Animal Académie. -. Aug 31, 2016

Will positive reinforcement work for you? The answer is a resounding YES of course it will! One mission of Animal Training Academy is to show that Applied behavior analysis (ABA) and positive reinforcement works for all animals in all situations – for Zookeepers, pet owners, vets, vet nurses and anyone that works with animals. The […] The post Will positive reinforcement work for you? Lisa Longo – Animal Académie. -. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Free flight Macaws & interpersonal relationships – Chris Jenkins (COO of Natural Encounters, Orlando, Florida). – . Aug 22, 2016

In this episode I talk to Chris Jenkins, the COO of Steve Martin’s Natural Encounters (NEI). I had so much fun recording this podcast and as a bird nerd myself was very envious of the AMAZING work the company is doing with free flight Macaws. Here is a list of some of the really cool […] The post Free flight Macaws & interpersonal relationships – Chris Jenkins (COO of Natural Encounters, Orlando, Florida). – . appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

TRAIN ME PLEASE – Jose Gomes. – . Aug 15, 2016

In this podcast episode we talk with Jose Gomes – founder of TRAIN ME PLEASE. Enjoy the podcast recording below, read a little bit about Jose and make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page where you can watch two of Jose’s YouTube videos featuring him working with both cats and dogs. […] The post TRAIN ME PLEASE – Jose Gomes. – . appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Fish Training (White Sturgeon) – With Johnny May. Jul 01, 2016

In this podcast we are introduced to one of Animal Training Academies members Johnny May and we discuss fish training (target training a white sturgeon). White sturgeon are a large species of fish that can grow up to 20 feet or 6 meters in length. What I really like about this week s training tidbit is […] The post Fish Training (White Sturgeon) – With Johnny May. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

FIVE important elements of animal training plans. . Jun 26, 2016

In this podcast episode I re-connect with Debbie Marrin, Director of training and behavioral husbandry at San Francisco Zoo, California, USA. You can learn more about Debbie in a previous podcast episode we did together by clicking HERE. In this episode we discuss some important elements involved in writing animal training plans. We cover 5 […] The post FIVE important elements of animal training plans. . appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Positive reinforcement trends with Bianca Papadopolus. – . Jun 19, 2016

This podcast is part two of a conversation I had with Bianca Papadopolus, Senior Primate keeper from Melbourne Zoo Australia. You can listen to part one by clicking HERE.Bianca has been working in the zoo industry and training animals for over ten years. Last year in 2015 she traveled to the US and visited numerous […] The post Positive reinforcement trends with Bianca Papadopolus. – . appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Training groups of animals Bianca Papadopoulos (Episode 8). Jun 11, 2016

TRAINING GROUPS OF ANIMALS – BIANCA PAPADOPOULOS (Part 1/2) In this two part podcast episode we talk about a number of different animal traning topics with Bianca Papadopulos. (You can learn/read more about Bianca below). In part one we discuss vouluntary health training programs and training groups of animals. Enjoy. CLICK HERE to view/read Bianca’s […] The post Training groups of animals Bianca Papadopoulos (Episode 8). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Positive Reinforcement Horse Training – Kate Southcombe – (Episode 7). Jun 04, 2016

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT HORSE TRAINING. This week I’m really excited this to to be talking about EPR (Equine Positive Reinforcement horse training). I’m excited because, it’s a nice demonstration of the universality of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and positive reinforcement. The principles of ABA and the application of the science of positive reinforcement work with all […] The post Positive Reinforcement Horse Training – Kate Southcombe – (Episode 7). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Debbie Marrin, Director of Training and Behavioral husbandry, San Francisco Zoo (Episode 6). Apr 29, 2016

In this podcast I have the pleasure of talking to the Director of Training and Behavioral Husbandry from San Francisco Zoo in California. Some of the great topics we cover in this podcast episode on animal training and enrichment are; How to get started with your career as an animal trainer. How animal training can […] The post Debbie Marrin, Director of Training and Behavioral husbandry, San Francisco Zoo (Episode 6). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Animal Training Questions with Dr Kat Gregory (Episode 5). Mar 21, 2016

In this quick episode. Dr Kat and I go over some common animal training questions. The post Animal Training Questions with Dr Kat Gregory (Episode 5). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Animal Training in Zoos – with Mikolaj Zybala from Poland (Episode 4). Mar 15, 2016

This is the first of a number of episodes where we are going to put the spotlight on Animal Trainers from around the world. This Episode focuses mainly on Animal Training in Zoos as I talk to Mikolaj Zybala from Poland. You can learn more about Mikolaj in the text at the bottom of this […] The post Animal Training in Zoos – with Mikolaj Zybala from Poland (Episode 4). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Are you a punisher? Punishments role in behavior. (Episode 3) Feb 06, 2016

In this podcast we will be discussing punishment. Certainly “reinforcement” is essential for learning in our day to day lives, BUT our survival and well being also depend on our learning to NOT do things that have in the past been threatening. As we now know, behaviour is a function of its consequences. Reinforcement strengthens […] The post Are you a punisher? Punishments role in behavior. (Episode 3) appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Reinforcement – Do you recognise it, when you see it? (Episode 2) Jan 24, 2016

This episode is part one, of a three part series with Dr Kat Gregory (from Creative Animal solutions),and myself Ryan Cartlidge, from Animal Training Academy.The topics for this series will focus on specific consequences of behavior. In part one we are discussing the topic of Reinforcement. Part two will be a discussion on Punishment. And […] The post Reinforcement – Do you recognise it, when you see it? (Episode 2) appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

An Important Thing Everyone Should Know about Animal Training Success. Jan 03, 2016

Ryan and Dr Kat discuss a really important element of training that Everyone should know about. The post An Important Thing Everyone Should Know about Animal Training Success (Episode 1). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

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