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#34 Off The Shelf Episode 11. Chirag Patel - Cats and Dogs at War Mar 15, 2021

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IT'S A HEARTY WOOF & A MEOW THIS WEEK BOOKSHELVERS!

Steve, Nat & Corrin are thrilled to be joined by Chirag Patel this week who is one half, along with the wonderful Nanci Creedon, of a hosting super team for a conversation about their new TV show Cats and Dogs at War. If you haven't caught the show yet you MUST! In a world where it seems all too easy to shout about what you don't like on the telly box, this show has come along and shown just how to make animal training on television the RIGHT way! Unfortunately Nanci couldn't join us for the chat but that just means we have to have the dynamic duo back at some point (especially to hear about all the out takes). We also get into training techniques, reaching the human side of the equation and just how to be generally better in a world of pointing fingers.

Hope you all enjoy x

Chirag Facts

Chirag entered the field professionally in 2004 and has since become a leading figure in the profession internationally. He consults on the behaviour management and training of all animals living under human care (including domestic and wild ones). He is highly sought after for work with high profile private clients, organisations as well as teaching workshops and presenting at conferences. Chirag has been an expert on a number of TV shows including on BBC 1’s TV Series Nightmare Pets SOS and more recently 5 Stars’ Cats and Dogs at War has given TV interviews worldwide.

Chirag is passionate about the application of ethical behaviour change science to improve the life of animals living under human care by teaching animals to be active participants in their own daily and veterinary care in a low-stress manner. The goal is to empower all learners including the human ones.

Link to Cats and Dogs at War on My5
Cats and Dogs at War - Channel 5

Link to Chirag's Domesticated Matters Website
About — Domesticated Manners

Link to Nanci's Website
https://www.nancicreedon.ie

Link to Chirag's Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/chiragpatelconsulting

Link to our Patreon page to help support us make the show!
https://www.patreon.com/Bookshelvers

Link to Steve & Corrins Goodall Dog Training Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/goodalldogs/

Link to Nats Training & Behaviour Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Natdogs/

Link to Drax's Galactic Adventure Facebook page (Nat's rescued Irish Wolfhound)
https://www.facebook.com/Draxthewolfhound/

Link to Steve & Sallys Childrens book 'Jack & Billy Puppy Tales'
https://www.facebook.com/JackandBillyPuppyTales/

Link to Grant Sharkey's Spotify page (Grant's amazing song 'Grow' features each week as our outro tune.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/13PaCwwgVR77TbJH6XAVHQ?si=EOQGmWdCRCiXdECNmJvNAQn

#33 Maria Goodavage - Doctor Dogs: How Our Best Friends Are Becoming Our Best Medicine Mar 03, 2021

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HOWDY HI BOOKSHELVERS!
What a bloomin' treat we have in store for you this week! Doctor Dogs by Maria Goodavage is a book that has opened up a whole word of wonder for us at Barks HQ.
Not only will it blow your mind as to the abilities of the wonderful medical detection and service dogs within its pages, it will also clarify and widen your appreciation of our four legged friends and how they can effect the lives of us human animals in mind bending and humbling ways.
Your heart will grow if you let this book into your head!
Maria facts:

Former USA Today journalist Maria Goodavage is considered one of the foremost author experts on working dogs after the publication of her critically-acclaimed New York Times bestselling books, Soldier Dogs, Top Dog, and Secret Service Dogs. Her latest book, Doctor Dogs: How Our Best Friends Are Becoming Our Best Medicine, has won hearts around the world. Maria has appeared on numerous national TV shows, including The Daily Show With Jon Stewart and Today, and has given talks about working dogs at the New York Stock Exchange, National Museum of the United States Air Force, and other notable venues. Maria lives in San Francisco with her yellow Lab, Gus, among other people

Maria's website
https://www.mariagoodavage.com
Doctor Dogs Facebook Page
https://m.facebook.com/DoctorDogsNews/

Doctor Dogs Theme
https://youtu.be/6qBYzj7Dfrk

Gus’s “big” find
https://twitter.com/bestofnextdoor/status/1218913813392609281

Soldier Dogs Facebook Page
https://m.facebook.com/SoldierDogs/

Link to our Patreon page to help support us make the show!
https://www.patreon.com/Bookshelvers

Link to Steve & Corrins Goodall Dog Training Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/goodalldogs/

Link to Nat's Training & Behaviour Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Natdogs/

Link to Drax's Galactic Adventure Facebook page (Nat's rescued Irish Wolfhound)
https://www.facebook.com/Draxthewolfhound/

Link to Steve & Sallys Childrens book 'Jack & Billy Puppy Tales'
https://www.facebook.com/JackandBillyPuppyTales/

Link to Grant Sharkey's Spotify page (Grant's amazing song 'Grow' features each week as our outro tune.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/13PaCwwgVR77TbJH6XAVHQ?si=EOQGmWdCRCiXdECNmJvNAQn

#32 Off The Shelf Episode 10. Tamsin Durston Feb 15, 2021

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WELL WHAT A SUBLIME TREST WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY BOOKSHELVERS!

You know there are times when you just meet and chat with people who are so perfectly awesome that they quickly become your spirit animal. No? Well you will! Nat, Corrin and Steve just to chew over some fabulous and deep topics with the wonderful Tamsin Durston. Ever wondered what it's like being a trainer? Ever pondered on how to train your own noggin? Ever had an fear of fish? Well folks it's all here with in this splendid Off The Shelf episode.

We also get to hear more about Steve and Corrins assault on the "middle aged spread" and the very welcome return of "Natalie's Injury Odyssey".

Sit back, Cuddle a dog and enjoy!

Tamsin Facts!

Tam works within the Central Behaviour Team at the Dogs Trust supporting cross-directorial internal teams by creating welfare-driven, evidence-based educational resources, for professionals and owners, that focus on dog behaviour, training and welfare. The aim of Dogs Trust’s Central Behaviour Team is to underpin the work of the organisation with behavioural considerations for optimising canine welfare.

Link to MORE Tamsin facts!
https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/research/meet-the-team/tamsin-durston-profile

Link to our Patreon page to help support us make the show!
https://www.patreon.com/Bookshelvers

Link to Steve & Corrins Goodall Dog Training Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/goodalldogs/

Link to Nat's Training & Behaviour Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Natdogs/

Link to Drax's Galactic Adventure Facebook page (Nat's rescued Irish Wolfhound)
https://www.facebook.com/Draxthewolfhound/

Link to Steve & Sallys Childrens book 'Jack & Billy Puppy Tales'
https://www.facebook.com/JackandBillyPuppyTales/

Link to Grant Sharkey's Spotify page (Grant's amazing song 'Grow' features each week as our outro tune.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/13PaCwwgVR77TbJH6XAVHQ?si=EOQGmWdCRCiXdECNmJvNAQn

#31 Sue Williamson - Taking The Grrr Out Of Grooming Feb 09, 2021

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IT MUST BE TIME TO SHAMPOO US LIKE SHIH TZU BOOKSHELVERS.
We are super buzzing about getting this episode to your earholes! Why (we hear you holla)? Because this one is a all about the fascinating subject of trust based grooming. We are thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Sue Williamson to talk all about her book "Taking The Grrr Out Of Grooming". This incredible book gives you all the knowledge you'll need to start introducing a kinder a more "dog-centric" grooming regime, as well as giving you the practical skills to overcome some of those grooming/handling issues.
Sue Facts!
Sue is an experience dog guardian having living with many dogs in her life, including poodles, cocker spaniels, Labradors and a collie cross. She currently lives in Leicestershire with her husband, Paul, and cocker spaniels Taz & Talis and miniature poodles Chic & Ritzi.
Sue's day job is a dog groomer specialising in dogs with grooming anxieties incorporating all her canine knowledge to make the experience less stressful. Sue has a salon Diploma in Dog Grooming, ISCP Diploma in Canine Behaviour, Low Stress Handling Silver Certification©. She is also and Animal Centred Education Advanced Tutor, Tellington Touch Training Practitioner P2, Canine Practitioner Level 2, and an Approved Instructor for Kids Around Dogs.
Sue has combined her grooming and behaviour knowledge to publish two books, Taking the Grrr out of the Grooming Salon and Taking the Grrr out of Grooming Your Dogs, and runs a supporting Facebook Group Taking the Grrr out of Grooming Dogs, which is for both guardians and professional groomers to seek support and advice.
In addition to grooming, Sue enjoys training puppies, working on behaviour cases and learning as much as she can about dogs through study and attending workshops, seminars and conferences.
In her spare time, Sue enjoys spending time with her dogs away in her touring caravan, and has recently taken up Hoopers with her younger dogs.
Link to buy Taking The Grrr Out Of Grooming on Amazon
Taking The Grrr out of Grooming Your Dog: Trust Based Techniques for a Calmer Grooming Experience: Amazon.co.uk: Williamson, Sue, Harvey, Jane, Fisher, Sarah: 9781077429338: Books
Link to Sue's Taking The Grrr Out Of Grooming Facebook group
(3) Taking the Grrr Out Of Grooming Dogs | Facebook

Link to Sue's Happy Paws Website

https://www.happypawswithsue.co.uk/

Link to our Patreon page to help support us make the show!

https://www.patreon.com/Bookshelvers

Link to Steve & Corrins Goodall Dog Training Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/goodalldogs/

Link to Nat's Training & Behaviour Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/Natdogs/

Link to Drax's Galactic Adventure Facebook page (Nat's rescued Irish Wolfhound)

https://www.facebook.com/Draxthewolfhound/

#30 Off The Shelf Episode 9. Peter Giljam Jan 26, 2021

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SAY WHAT BOOKSHELVERS?!

Another blast was had recording this Off The Shelf episode with the one and only Peter Giljam!
If you want to hear stories of the amazing cooperative care systems Peter has created across the globe to help animals in Zoos and beyond become more manageable and, MORE IMPORTANTLY, learn to trust their handlers and become more confident... Then look no further!
We get a fascinating insight into Peters world, how he became a trainer, his take on welfare and cooperative care and how he likes to dress to impress! Intrigued? You bloomin' well should be.
On top of all that Corrin, Nat and Steve put their detective hats on to investigate the curious case of the "Sticky Twenty". Yummy.
Jump aboard the good ship Bookshelf!
💜

Link to Peter Facts

https://zoospensefull.com/biography/

Link to our Patreon page to help support us make the show!

https://www.patreon.com/Bookshelvers

Link to Peter's Zoospensefull Website

Welcome - Zoospensefull

Link to Peter's Zoospensefull Facebook Page

(1) ZooSpensefull | Facebook

Link to Steve & Corrins Goodall Dog Training Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/goodalldogs/

Link to Nat's Training & Behaviour Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/Natdogs/

Link to Drax's Galactic Adventure Facebook page (Nat's rescued Irish Wolfhound)

https://www.facebook.com/Draxthewolfhound/

Link to Steve & Sallys Childrens book 'Jack & Billy Puppy Tales'

https://www.facebook.com/JackandBillyPuppyTales/

Link to Grant Sharkey's Spotify page (Grant's amazing song 'Grow' features each week as our outro tune.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/13PaCwwgVR77TbJH6XAVHQ?si=EOQGmWdCRCiXdECNmJvNAQn

#29 Cat Warren - What The Dog Knows: Scent, Science And The Amazing Way Dogs Perceive The World Jan 17, 2021

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Starting 2021 with a BOOM! Here is an episode all about the wonderful nose attached to that wonderful dog you share your world with.
"What The Dog Knows" by the incredible Cat Warren is such a fantastic book. Chronicling the Journey of Solo, a singleton Puppy destined for great things, this book made us laugh, dropped our jaws and inspired in equal measures. If you've ever wondered what the world of a cadaver dog/trainer feels like then look no further. Add to this that a young readers version has just hit the press and you are all set for the family to go on this journey.
Cat Facts...
Cat Warren is a professor at North Carolina State University, where she teaches science journalism, editing, and creative nonfiction courses. Before starting her academic career, Warren worked for newspapers across the United States, reporting on crime, poverty, and politics, from California to Wyoming to Connecticut. Warren started training her young German shepherd, Solo, as a cadaver dog in 2004. She and Solo were called to search for the missing across North Carolina for a number of years. She lives in downtown Durham, North Carolina, with her husband, David Auerbach, a retired professor of philosophy at North Carolina State University, and their two German shepherds.
Links
Link to buy What The Dog Knows on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Dog-Knows-science-perceive/dp/1925228932/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=What+the+Dog+Knows+Cat+Warren&qid=1610665172&sr=8-1
Link to Cat's Website
https://www.catwarren.com

Link to Steve & Corrins Goodall Dog Training Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/goodalldogs/

Link to Nat's Training & Behaviour Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Natdogs/

Link to Drax's Galactic Adventure Facebook page (Nat's rescued Irish Wolfhound)
https://www.facebook.com/Draxthewolfhound/

Link to Steve & Sallys Childrens book 'Jack & Billy Puppy Tales'
https://www.facebook.com/JackandBillyPuppyTales/

Link to Grant Sharkey's Spotify page (Grant's amazing song 'Grow' features each week as our outro tune.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/13PaCwwgVR77TbJH6XAVHQ?si=EOQGmWdCRCiXdECNmJvNAQn

#28 Christmas Special! - featuring Melissa McCue-McGrath, Steve Goodall, Natalie Light & Corrin Goodall Dec 22, 2020

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HO HO HO BOOKSHELVERS!
We have something very special for you for our last episode of 2020. We thought long and hard about who we would love to be on our Christmas Special and only one name came up! Melissa McCue-McGrath! We had such fun talking to Melissa earlier in the year (and since have become great friends) so this was a real no brainer for us.
So here is our Christmas Special! Expect a full and very informal breakdown of the year that some call 2020 through the lens of 4 slightly tipsy Dog Trainers (note: a few naughty swears may of slipped in so make sure to cover the ears of the younger folks ;)
We pick our "Dog Of The Year", recount the "Best Dog Stories of 2020", discover who has "Pricked Our Pandemic" and play a special game of "Guess Who". What a thrilling little stocking filler!
Also keep those ears peeled for some lovely messages to cheer you all up from guests and friends that have appeared this year! And for the fans of the mysterious cocktail delivering man.... well you just might hear him speak!!!
Now go roast some chestnuts and pop us in your earholes!
WOOF!

#27 Malena DeMartini-Price - Seperation Anxiety: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices Dec 15, 2020

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WELL JINGLE US LIKE A JAPANESE AKITA! Things are starting to smell Festive around Barks HQ! And what better way to spread some pre holiday goodness than with a brand spanking new episode!?
This week we dive head first into the often talked about and much misunderstood world of Seperation Anxiety with the awesome Malena DeMartini-Price. If smashing myths and blowing minds is what you're after settle down you're in for a treat.
Also expect the usual banter-tastic shenanigans from Nat and Steve, look out for a new jingle and basically have some fun... WOOF!
Malena Facts
Malena DeMartini-Price is renowned in the dog training world for her expertise in dog separation anxiety issues. She is the author of the book Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs and has contributed articles on separation anxiety to multiple publications such as the Association of Professional Dog Trainers’ (APDT) Chronicle of the Dog, Pet Professional Guild’s (PPG) Barks From the Guild, and various national magazines such as The Bark. She lectures on SA at professional dog training workshops and conferences around the world, including everything from large professional conferences to small venues. She also has been interviewed widely on this topic and multiple videos and podcasts have been produced. Malena is an honors graduate of the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, where she studied under Jean Donaldson, and is a member of the APDT, the Pet Professionals Guild, and the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants.
Links
Link to Malena's main website
https://malenademartini.com

Link to the Separation Anxiety Certification Program information
https://malenademartini.com/for-trainers/separation-anxiety-training-certificate-program/

Link to Malena's amazing online self-paced course for dog owners called Mission:POSSIBLE
https://malenademartini.com/for-owners/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-mission-possible-online-course/

Link to Malena's blog
https://malenademartini.com/blog/

Link to Steve & Corrins Goodall Dog Training Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/goodalldogs/

Link to Nat's Training & Behaviour Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Natdogs/

Link to Drax's Galactic Adventure Facebook page (Nat's rescued Irish Wolfhound)
https://www.facebook.com/Draxthewolfhound/

Link to Steve & Sallys Childrens book 'Jack & Billy Puppy Tales'
https://www.facebook.com/JackandBillyPuppyTales/

Link to Grant Sharkey's Spotify page (Grant's amazing song 'Grow' features each week as our outro tune.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/13PaCwwgVR77TbJH6XAVHQ?si=EOQGmWdCRCiXdECNmJvNAQn

#26 Off The Shelf Episode 8. Andrew Hale Dec 01, 2020

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HERE TO SPREAD SOME CHEER ON THESE DARK EVENINGS! IT'S ONLY ANOTHER SPLENDID EPISODE!!!!
It's fair to say we are all feeling as Gooey as a Gordon Setter this week Bookshelvers. Why? Well it's all to do with a mind expanding convo we got to have with the lovely Andrew Hale. This is like a dog industry podcast hug and will prick the ears of folks working in the industry and (possibly more importantly) folks looking to be involved. Pop it directly in those ear lugs. You're very welcome x
Andrew facts!
Andrew is a Certified Animal Behaviourist (ICAN) and a trustee at the Association of INTODogs. Andrew is the behavioural consultant for Pet Remedy and Animals In Distress. He has a passion for exploring the dogs behavioural experience and supporting the emotional health of those that work in the industry.
Link to Andrew's Website
https://trainpositive.co.uk/
Link to Andrew's blog "The Phantom of the Operant"
https://emotionaldog.blogspot.com/2020/01/phantom-of-operant-recognising.html?m=1
Link to the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter
http://www.ukdogcharter.org/
Link to The Association of INTODogs
https://www.intodogs.org/
Link to Karen Murphys Facebook group "Barking Brains"
https://m.facebook.com/neuroscienceisawesome
Link to Sarah Fishers Ace Connections Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/332134427492077/?ref=share
Link to Steve & Corrins Goodall Dog Training Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/goodalldogs/
Link to Nat's Training & Behaviour Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Natdogs/
Link to Drax's Galactic Adventure Facebook page (Nat's rescued Irish Wolfhound)
https://www.facebook.com/Draxthewolfhound/
Link to Steve & Sallys Childrens book 'Jack & Billy Puppy Tales'
https://www.facebook.com/JackandBillyPuppyTales/
Link to Grant Sharkey's Spotify page (Grant's amazing song 'Grow' features each week as our outro tune.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/13PaCwwgVR77TbJH6XAVHQ?si=EOQGmWdCRCiXdECNmJvNAQn

#24 Sassafras Lowrey - Tricks in the City Oct 24, 2020

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WE ARE FLOATING LIKE A FINNISH LAPPHUND & TRICKING LIKE A TRANSYLVANIAN HOUND here at Barks HQ this week! Why I hear you woof? It's all to do with the blooming awesome "Tricks in the City" by Sassafras Lowrey. We dive into this amazing book all about the benefits of trick training and crammed full of instructional info on how to get training some pretty amazing tricks. Add to this an in-depth interview with the wonderful Sassafras and (of course) the usual bants and japes and you have a recipe for blissful dog brain pleasure. YOU LIKE DOGS RIGHT? Jump those earholes aboard the good ship Barks from the Bookshelf!
Sassafras's bio
Sassafras Lowrey is an award-winning author whose books have been honored by organizations ranging from the American Library Association to the Dog Writers Association of America. Sassafras’ dog books include: Tricks In The City, Healing/Heeling, Bedtime Stories for Rescue Dogs and Chew This Journal: An Activity Book For You And Your Dog forthcoming in December 2020. Sassafras runs the YouTube channel Introvert Circus and is a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI). Sassafras writes and trains in Portland, Oregon.
Link to Sassafras's website
www.SassafrasLowrey.com
Link to Sassafras's youtube channel
http://introvertcircus.com/
Link to Steve & Corrins Goodall Dog Training Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/goodalldogs/
Link to Nat's Training & Behaviour Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Natdogs/
Link to Drax's Galactic Adventure Facebook page (Nat's rescued Irish Wolfhound)
https://www.facebook.com/Draxthewolfhound/
Link to Steve & Sallys Childrens book 'Jack & Billy Puppy Tales'
https://www.facebook.com/JackandBillyPuppyTales/
Link to Grant Sharkey's Spotify page (Grant's amazing song 'Grow' features each week as our outro tune.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/13PaCwwgVR77TbJH6XAVHQ?si=EOQGmWdCRCiXdECNmJvNAQ

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