Welcome to Duncan Hears with me, Dr. Nancy Duncan, as I interview some of the best independent businesses and most interesting local people the South Coast offers!

This week, it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to Erika Lessa, Team Lead and Behavior Change Technologist for Cooperation Canine.

Erika's path to working with dogs unknowingly began 18 years ago when she adopted a dog, Colby, with developing aggression issues. During his rehabilitation, she became engrossed in the world of dog behavior. Her education came from hands-on experience, multiple apprenticeships, and self-education.

She recently received her Canine Behavior Science & Technology diploma from the Companion Animal Science Institute, which required approximately 500-course hours. She has been published in the IAABC Journal and local publications and developed and co-presented webinars, workshops, and programs on canine social interactions.

Erika has worked with many shelters and rescues on staff education, adoption transition support for difficult-to-adopt and marginal dogs, and behavior assessments. She is currently living with three rescue dogs of her own.

She says, "I have learned that behavior change is not about forcing an animal into situations based on unreal expectations. It is about helping that dog and family learn to work with the environment, restore choice, and reinforce different responses.

I practice evidence-based training methodologies to address the underlying causal relationship between environment and behavior. No dog should ever be intimidated for communicating their feelings."

We all love our dogs, but as dog owners, we understand that behavior issues can affect our lives negatively. Separation anxiety, resource guarding, and aggression - can make us prisoners in our own homes.

Reach out to this fantastic business for help. Our doggies are our 'fur'mily, and we should be able to enjoy them with minimal anxiety.

Improving our relationships with our dogs will also improve our relationships in our homes and neighborhoods.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

Welcome to Duncan Hears with me, Dr. Nancy Duncan, as I interview some of the best independent businesses and most interesting local people the South Coast offers!

This week, it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to Lexi Guay, owner of No Place Like Home Pet Services, whose absolute passion is looking after your furry friends.

Lexi says, "I had no idea that each animal I encountered, big or small, would change my life and perspective on animals a little more each time!

Being a fur-mom of 4 dogs & 2 cats & a new bunny I am proud of the care, love, stability, and comfort that I am able to provide to each pet, always treating them like my very own."

We hope you enjoy this wonderful chat.

If you want to know more, visit No Place Like Home Pet Service's Facebook Page, here - https://www.facebook.com/NPLHPetServices/

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Welcome to Duncan Hears with me, Dr. Nancy Duncan, as I interview some of the best independent businesses and most interesting local people the South Coast has to offer!

This week, it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to Arianna Silva, Director of Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River.

Arianna has done some amazing things with this shelter, bringing the community to help with the dogs - keeping the animals and people who exercise them fit and healthy, and arranging innovative fundraising initiatives.

In addition, she's trained some crackerjack staff. Forever Paws does its job wholly for the love of the animals and not for the money, but every little bit helps keep the animals healthy, stimulated, and happy until they find their forever homes.

We hope you enjoy this fantastic, insightful chat.

If you want to become a volunteer, adopt a pet, or donate, visit their website at www.foreverpaws.com.

Read more about Arianna, here.

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Welcome to Duncan Hears with me, Dr. Nancy Duncan, as I interview some of the best independent businesses and most interesting local people that the South Coast has to offer!

This week, we met up with Thomas Aubin, Superintendent of Westport Community School.

Responsible for the overall operations of three schools totaling 1400 students, 280 employees, and a budget of over $25 million, Aubin's innovative spirit has made him an integral part of shaping the futures of the next generation.

We hope you enjoy this fascinating discussion.

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Welcome to Duncan Hears with me, Dr. Nancy Duncan, as I interview some of the best independent businesses and most interesting local people that the South Coast has to offer!

This week, it is my pleasure to introduce you to a dear friend of mine and one of our local icons, Happy Hec Gauthier from 1480 WSAR.

This broadcast legend has represented the heart and soul of the Greater Fall River community for more than 40 years!

We hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed speaking with this wonderful local character.

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Welcome to Duncan Hears with me, Dr. Nancy Duncan as I interview some of the best independent businesses and most interesting local people!

This week, it is my pleasure to introduce to you, Rob Carolan, who owns New Hampshire-based, Hometown Forecast Services Inc. - Which provides storm warnings and alerts - Proactive "real time" weather monitoring and broadcasting during severe weather events.

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For the first episode in the series, I had an insightful talk with Mike Fernandes from Infinite Fitness in Fall River – it was inspiring to hear about how his business idea began, and how he now runs an elite local gym that hundreds enjoy visiting each day. As a local business owner myself, I understand the true value of independent businesses that provide a unique and personalized service. More so, the incredible faces behind these businesses are the essence of their success.

Learn more about Mike at Infinite Fitness at https://ifsportsperformance.com/

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