Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast

Karen B. London, Ph.D. is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in canine play and in the evaluation and treatment of serious behavior problems in domestic dogs, including aggression. She began working with dogs in 1997, and has spent years working with clients in one-on-one consultations in addition to teaching group training classes, and giving seminars about canine ethology for trainers, veterinary and shelter staff, and the public.She received her B.S. in Biology from UCLA and her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied the defensive behavior of neotropical social wasps, and a nesting association between two species of wasps. Her research and scholarly publications cover such diverse topics as interactions between species that live together, defensive and aggressivebehavior, evolution of social behavior, communication within and between species, learning, and parental investment.Karen is an award-winning author of eight books on dog training and behavior, five of them co-authored with her mentor, Patricia B. McConnell, PhD. Her most personal book is Treat Everyone Like a Dog: How a Dog Trainer’s World View Can Improve Your Life. She writes the animal column, called The London Zoo, for the Arizona Daily Sun, wrote the behavior and training columns for many years for The Bark Magazine, and blogs for Kinship.com. Her most recent book is My Dog’s Mystery Adventure: And Other Stories from a Canine Behaviorist and Dog Trainer.Karen lives with her husband in Flagstaff, Arizona, where they raised their two sons. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University, where she has taught tropical field courses in Nicaragua and Costa Rica called “Tropical Forest Ecology and Conservation” and a class for freshman about the importance of insects to society called “Sex, Bugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll”.Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. Here are the links to Karen B. London PhD. Books and Socials:https://www.dogwise.com/my-dog-s-mystery-adventure-and-other-stories-from-a-canine-behaviorist-and-dog-trainer/?srsltid=AfmBOoqfZ8acpo9-nLliZAgDfQ4eFmypWuxPwitdRmvE_qjWY1mn_F82https://www.dogwise.com/treat-everyone-like-a-dog-how-a-dog-trainers-world-view-can-improve-your-life/?srsltid=AfmBOoqq1YqJ-iTsXcoK7BZFylwMq-I3o0pbYrPj3Kx2uy2L3JtbJc1lhttps://www.amazon.com/Cows-Ants-Termites-Revealing-Newspaper/dp/1952960029/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0https://www.instagram.com/karen.london.dog.behavior/Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

Dr. Megan Petroff is a Florida native who earned her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in 2015. After five years in small animal general practice—where she developed a strong interest in feline medicine and earned the Young Veterinarian Award from the American Association of Feline Practitioners—she became Fear Free Elite Certified to provide low-stress care.

Her passion for behavior began after adopting her dog, Tico, during a semester abroad in Costa Rica. Inspired by helping him through reactivity and other behavioral disorders, she completed a 3-year residency in behavioral medicine at the Florida Veterinary Behavior Service in 2022 and is scheduled to sit for the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) board exam in September 2026.

She has been published in online journals including PetMD and Psychology Today, contributed to the textbook Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat by Gary Landsberg, and has authored two research articles in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior. She also frequently lectures on behavior medicine topics.

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. 

Behavioral changes in a 7-year-old domestic shorthair cat as the sole presentation of a pituitary tumor: A case report by Dr. Megan Petroff and Dr. Amanda R. Taylor: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787825001297?via%3Dihub

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. 

Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com

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Stephanie Merlin is a feline behavior specialist and founder of The Fulfilled Feline. She partners with guardians and animal welfare organizations to support emotionally informed, compassion-forward cat care, bridging behavior science and caregiver support to help cats and caregivers navigate behavior challenges with greater understanding and compassion.

Cat Parents can avail themselves of her digital resource library and her 1:1 behavior consulting services, both available on her website: www.thefulfilledfeline.com.

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host or any of the guests. 

Secure by Signs (Cat Pheromones): www.securebysigns.com/us/products/securecat

Website: www.thefulfilledfeline.com

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. 

Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support! 

Dr. Lisa Radosta has been a leader and expert in companion animal behavior for over 20 years. As a tireless and passionate advocate for companion animals, she has touched innumerable animals and their people. Dr. Radosta has made it her life’s work to provide pet parents, pet care professionals, and veterinary healthcare team members with the knowledge and tools to improve the welfare of the animals in their care through her dynamic lectures, online courses, and consultations with veterinary clinics to better accommodate, manage, and provide for pets’ psychological and behavioral needs.

She has helped international corporations train their teams to better understand the transformation of the lives of our pets. As an expert witness, she has fought for the rights of animals and their people. Whether it be in the clinic, on a stage, in the boardroom, or in legal cases, she has improved the lives of countless animals and touched the minds and hearts of people all over the world.

Dr. Radosta uses a heartfelt, accessible, and skilled approach to educating her clients, fellow veterinarians, corporations, and others on the needs and motivations of pets. Her services include speaking engagements, training courses, consultations, expert witness, and veterinary clinic evaluation.

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host or any of the guests.

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. 

Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support! 

Rose Bao is a canine behaviourist, counsellor, and coach, guided by fear-free principles and a deep respect for the emotional lives and agency of dogs and their humans. Her practice is collaborative and evidence-based, grounded in years of hands-on work across shelter rehabilitation, group classes, and private consultation, and shaped by the influence of her first dog, Bruno.

She holds a first-class honours degree in biomedical engineering, with specialty focus on chronic pain, and is completing a master’s in clinical animal behaviour at the University of Edinburgh. Her research interests lie in anthrozoology, with a particular focus on how agency, power, and identity intersect in dog training cultures. Drawing on her queer Australian-Chinese identity and performance practice in gender-bending burlesque, Rose contributes an intersectional social science voice to animal behaviour, situating the lived realities of dogs and their people within broader cultural and political contexts.

Recent essays include Masculinity, Control, and Colonial Inheritance in 21st Century Dog Training Cultures and Anthropocentrism and the Digital Gaze in Human–Dog Interactions.

With a blend of empathy, curiosity, and clinical insight, Rose seeks to reimagine dog training as a space where the agency of both dogs and humans is recognised, negotiated, and celebrated.

Valli Fraser-Celin, PhD is an advocate for humane, fear/force-free dog training; she primarily shares her advocacy work through her Instagram account (@thelivesofwilddogs), where she documents life with her dogs, Husk and Sully, while promoting evidence-based approaches to canine welfare and training. 

Valli holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Guelph, where her doctoral research focused on human–African wild dog conflict and conservation in Botswana. She then completed postdoctoral research in Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary, where she explored the roles of dogs in Indigenous communities across Canada. Since 2018, she has been working in the equitable access to veterinary care field, primarily in remote, Northern communities across Canada.

Her scholarship has examined themes of animal agency and subjectivity, contributing to broader conversations on how human–animal relationships shape both animal welfare and community well-being. She continues to bring this perspective into her applied advocacy, emphasizing the importance of recognizing animals as sentient beings with their own experiences and needs. Through her combined academic background and hands-on experience with companion dogs, Valli bridges the gap between research and everyday practice, working to shift perspectives on how humans understand, care for, and coexist with dogs.

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. 

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. 

Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support! 

Simone Mueller, MA, is a certified dog trainer and dog behaviour consultant (ATN) from Germany. She specialises in force-free anti-predation training and is the author of the three books of the Predation Substitute Training series: “Hunting Together”, “Rocket Recall”, and “Don’t Eat That”. Simone is proud to be an Associate Trainer at the Scotland-based Lothlorien Dog Training Club (AT-LDTC) and a member of The Initiative of Force-Free Dog Training, the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and the Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE).

Follow Simone’s work on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/predationsubstitutetraining) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/predation_substitute_training/) #predationsubstitutetraining

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

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host or any of the guests. 

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Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. 

Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support! 

Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB

Dr. Lisa Radosta has been a leader and expert in companion animal behavior for over 20 years. As a tireless and passionate advocate for companion animals, she has touched innumerable animals and their people. Dr. Radosta has made it her life’s work to provide pet parents, pet care professionals, and veterinary healthcare team members with the knowledge and tools to improve the welfare of the animals in their care through her dynamic lectures, online courses and consultation with veterinary clinics to better accommodate, manage, and provide for pets’ psychological and behavioral needs.

She has helped international corporations train their teams to better understand and transform the lives of our pets. As an expert witness, she has fought for the rights of animals and their people. Whether it be in the clinic, on a stage, in the boardroom, or in legal cases, she has improved the lives of countless animals and touched the minds and hearts of people all over the world.

Dr. Radosta uses a heartfelt, accessible, and skilled approach to educating her clients, fellow veterinarians, corporations, and others on the needs and motivations of pets. Her services include speaking engagements, training courses, consultations, expert witness, and veterinary clinic evaluation.

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. 

Website: https://drlisaradosta.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisaradosta/

Recommends: Dr. Evan Maclean, Director of the Arizona Canine Cognition Center

 https://dogs.arizona.edu/people/dr-evan-maclean 

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. 

Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support! 

"I’m Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond, a veterinarian, mom of two human boys and one very handsome rescue pup, and wife to an Irish immigrant (mail-ordered, obviously 😉). I grew up on a dusty cattle ranch in southern Arizona, studied at the University of Arizona (#beardown), then went on to veterinary school at Texas A&M (#gigem). These days, I practice medicine in beautiful Charleston, SC. I’ll see any animal in need, and I believe vet care should be accessible to all. My biggest passion is educating pet parents so you can feel confident giving your pets their best lives. 🐾💙"

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host or any of the guests. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestvet/

Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC): https://capcvet.org/

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/for-veterinary-professionals/aaha-guidelines/

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. 

Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support! 

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com. All of these are in the show notes for you. Treasure your fur babies and I’ll see you next time!

Dr. Niemiec is a Board Certified specialist in Veterinary Dentistry by the American Veterinary Dental College as well as the European Veterinary Dental College.  He is also a Fellow in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry. 

He is Chief of Staff of Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery with 15 offices throughout the United States. 

He is a regular speaker on the local, national, and international levels, and was elected as the Clinical Instructor of the Year for the 2016 Western Veterinary Conference. 

He has authored many articles, chapters, and books and founded the premier veterinary dental telemedicine website www.vetdentalrad.com.

Finally, he coordinates the San Diego Vet Dental Training Center with 3-4 meetings a year covering basic and intermediate veterinary dentistry.

Dr Niemiec’s Practice, Dog Beach Vet: 

www.dogbeachvet.com 

Pet Dental Education Videos

Educational PDF for Small Dogs

www.drbrookniemiec.com 

Facebook:

Vetdentalspecialties 

IG:

@drbrookniemiec 

Recommended products:

Veterinary Oral Health Council List of Accepted Products

CEVA Breakables 

His book: Small Animal Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Disease: A Colour Handbook by Dr Niemiec on Amazon

Hill’s Diet: T/D on Chewy *Please note this is a Prescription diet and will require a prescription from your vet to purchase. 

Oravet Dental Chews on Chewy

Greenies Dental Treats on Chewy

Plaque Off on Chewy

World Small Animal Veterinary Association Dental Guidelines

Information about Anesthesia Free Pet Dental Cleanings

https://afd.avdc.org/

https://dogbeachvet.com/pet-owners/pet-dental-education/anesthesia-free

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. 

Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

Veterinarian and senior dog expert Dr. Angela Youello has made it her mission to help senior dogs stay happy, mobile, and pain-free — while giving their families peace of mind. She’s the creator of Golden Years, Glowing Health, a supportive, vet-led program for navigating your dog’s senior years with the confidence you’re giving them everything they need to thrive.

Ready to learn everything you need to keep your best friend healthy and happy during their golden years? Join the waitlist for my 6 week, live, small group program:

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Want to start helping your senior dog today? Learn the subtle signs of pain that most pet parents miss!

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Follow Dr. Angela on Instagram & Threads: https://www.instagram.com/senior.dogs.golden.years/