Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast

Dr. Cook is an International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a longstanding professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and was one of the first trainers nationally to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through independent evaluation. Dr. Cook received her Ph.D. in Psychology from UC Berkeley, with her research focusing on the dog-human relationship and its effect on the problem solving strategies dogs employ. Dr. Cook is the founder and creator of the Play Way and a popular instructor for the online school, The Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. She has been training dogs for nearly 30 years, and has specialized in the rehabilitation of shy and fearful dogs for over 20 years. 

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:

http://playwaydogs.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/doggeek/ 

Play Way Course:
https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/84

About the Host

If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:

www.doggydojopodcast.com

The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:

www.maclightsongwriter.com

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Today I'm joined by multi-certified trainer Sylvia Wes!

My name is Sylvia Wes, I have been a certified dog trainer for 7 years. I am currently working as an early developmental and reactivity/ aggression specialist.  While I am a certified professional dog trainer, the majority of my cases revolve around behavior consulting and modification.

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I have been working with dogs in a professional capacity for over a decade.  I got my start in the rescue sector, running a huge no kill center in DTLA with over 200 animals in our care.  I forayed into pet care as a special needs and geriatric care specialist before diving into the world of dog training.

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I am passionate about science based, positive reinforcement training.  I currently hold two certification and am seeking a new certification in behavior consulting. I believe in the power of individual learning, radical consideration and choice based learning models to help propel your relationship with your dog to next level.

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Let me help guide you into a new world of better communication, meeting your dog's needs and human animal bonding to last your dog's lifetime.  Anything is possible with though the power of love, patience and science.

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/dogupinthisbitch/

Website:

https://www.dogupinthisbitch.com/ 

YouTube Series: “Bitching with Sylvia”

https://www.youtube.com/@dogupinthisbitch/featured 

Hansel and Gretel Exercise:

Hansel & Gretel-BCP.pdf https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oq1fRnvDv9KSW5N9rCTAu8tM0sCwsnz6/view?usp=drive_link 

Sylvia’s First Episode:

“Dogs in the News”

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doggy-dojo/id1542560229?i=1000515968600

If your dog is Reactive, check out:

“Reactive Dogs with Juliana Willems”

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doggy-dojo/id1542560229?i=1000518816976

“Leash Reactivity” Crossover episode 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doggy-dojo/id1542560229?i=1000551874185

If you’re curious about equipment choices, check out

“Collars and Harnesses: Equipment Part 1 with Renee Rhoades”

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doggy-dojo/id1542560229?i=1000561796809

“Leashes and Management Tools, Equipment Part 2 with Renee Rhoades”

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doggy-dojo/id1542560229?i=1000564669620

If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:

www.doggydojopodcast.com

The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:

www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

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 nor any of the guests. 

If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:

www.doggydojopodcast.com

The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:

www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

Sue has over twenty five years experience training and handling dogs, both her own and those of her clients. Sue has also been teaching dog obedience lessons since 1993. Sue has participated in a variety of dog sports including obedience, tracking, retrieving, Schutzhund and agility with her own dogs and those of her clients. Sue shares her life with her young German Shepherd Hawks Hunt’s Sphingidae RN, ATD 2K9, “Hawkeye”. Hawkeye and Sue are training in tricks, obedience, nosework, tracking and rally, and have been enjoying their first trips into the competition ring. Alongside of his friend Zero, Hawkeye stars as the Professor, amusing his friends on the Tiktok Pigpen and the Professor. Outside of the dog training world, Sue is an avid outdoorsman, participating in camping, hunting and canoeing, and she is also an enthusiastic equestrian athlete. Sue enjoys riding her gelding Kahless, and learning the finer points of dressage.

Sue founded Dogs in the Park when she was a student at the University of Guelph, and she co-owns it now with her husband John. Sue is particularly interested in the rehabilitation of aggressive dogs and the resolution of behavioural problems with dogs in family homes. In 2003, Sue passed the Certificate of Pet Dog Training and in the fall of 2004, she was accepted into the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants as a clinical member. More recently, Sue wrote and passed the Certificate of Behaviour Consulting Canine, Knowledge Assessed.

Sue is a well respected speaker, both online and in person and has delivered programming in Canada, the USA, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Sue has delivered webinars, seminars and lectures on Applied Behaviour Analysis, Resolving Behaviour Problems and Working with Clients.

For more information about Sue's credentials, please visit www.ccpdt.org and www.iaabc.org.

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. 

www.dogsinthepark.ca

www.losinglulu.com

About the Host:

If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:

www.doggydojopodcast.com

The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:

www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

Are you struggling with a major behavior issue with your pet? This episode is for you! You're not alone, and Dr Pachel talks about how to stay with a Behavior Modification Plan for the long haul.

Dr. Pachel is a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. His work has garnered him international recognition as a thought leader, and coveted keynote speaker and educator. Dr. Pachel has traveled the world, headlining international conferences & teaching inspiring lessons about animal aggression, animal behavior, and industry trends.

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. 

Dr Pachel's website:

https://www.drpachel.com/

Instinct Dog Training:

https://www.instinctdogtraining.com/

If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:

www.doggydojopodcast.com

The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:

www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

Dr. Janet Cutler is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She completed her MSc and PhD at the University of Guelph, specializing in the areas of ethology (the science of animal behavior), animal welfare, and epidemiology. 

Janet helps people with dog and cat behavior problems, with virtual consultations to develop personalized behavior modification and training programs to suit the household and the pet. She is a Fear Free Certified Professional, and when not seeing clients teaches veterinary and undergraduate students about behavior, does behavior assessments for shelters, and writes about behavior and training science. 

She spends time at home in the country with her three daughters, two Australian Shepherds, cat, and supportive husband.

Darcey Kearney is a highly motivated individual who has dedicated herself to improving the lives of dogs and their owners through positive reinforcement training. As the founder of Up Dog LA LLC, a private dog and puppy training provider based in Burbank, California, Darcey has spent the last several years focused on her Board & Train program. This program, located in her own home, allows her to work closely with puppies as young as eight weeks old and provide them with a transformative foundation that will last a lifetime. She then works with the parents to ensure that everyone is in harmony.

Before the pandemic, Darcey’s Up Dog LA was a premiere full-service pet sitting, dog walking, and training service with seven staff members for over eight years. Prior to that, she was one of the most requested walker/sitters for one of the largest dog walking/pet sitting businesses at that time, where she also handled dog’s with special needs physically and behaviorally.

When Covid hit, Darcey made the difficult decision to dial back the business and refocus on her true passion of helping dogs and their guardians. During the lockdown, she started the Board & Train program out of a need that was seen in the community with what dogs were lacking. She also began hosting a Puppy Social every Sunday. Darcey’s 10 years of hands-on training, coupled with her accreditation from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, has put her in the perfect position to help endless dog families learn how to be the best dog parents by understanding their dog’s needs better.

Darcey uses science-based, proven methods to help countless dog owners live happier, more productive lives with their furry companions. She emphasizes the importance of meeting their dog’s needs and how doing so can help relieve some of the undesirable behaviors that bring clients to her. Darcey’s deep connection with animals began at the age of eight when she started competing in equestrian events in her home state of Idaho. Her experiences with abused show horses led her to the professional rehabilitation of these sensitive beings when she was just 16, and she became known around town for her ways with them.

Although she has had a dynamic 23-year career as a professional DJ and music producer, Darcey left that behind when she moved from San Francisco to LA a few years ago to pursue a career in video editing. She began caring for dogs to make ends meet, and before long, she had so many four-legged clients that she didn’t have time to find her “dream job” Nonetheless, she found her calling in working with humankind’s best friend.

Find Darcey:

Website: https://www.updog.la/ 

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

For more about Puppy Socialization check out this episode from Season 1!

"How to Properly Socialize A Puppy, Even During a Pandemic" with Irith Bloom

From the Host:

If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:

www.doggydojopodcast.com

The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:

www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

Season 3 will arrive on Tuesday! In the meantime, enjoy these bloopers!

Chrissy Joy is a Professional Studio Canine Trainer and internationally acclaimed trick dog trainer.   She holds many titles and awards including the 2021 International Trick Dog Champion, 2018 National Stunt Dog Champion, and training the youngest champion trick dog in the world - achieving his title at just 9 weeks old!

Chrissy Joy travels the nation doing workshops, live shows, and set work like TV and movies. (Our newly released movie is Junkyard Dogs which premiered this month.)  Her dogs, The Joy Crew, enjoy high flying sports such as agility and disc as well as performing challenging tricks and skills both on set and on stage. Chrissy Joy and The Joy Crew have been featured on multiple international outlets as well as viral social media content from Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok.

When Chrissy is not working, she enjoys hiking and training her dog and spending quality time at home with her family.

Instagram: @TheJoyCrew @TheChrissyJoy

Facebook: @thejoycrewofficial @thechrissyjoy

Bonafide Talent Facebook page

Animal make-up: https://chrischristensen.com/specialty-grooming/color-enhancement-products/

If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:

www.doggydojopodcast.com

The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:

www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

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.

Erika is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) and is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and a Canine Training Professional with the Pet Professionals Guild (PPG).

Erika has more than 10 years of experience working with dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. She has interned under licensed veterinarians, volunteered with countless animal rescue groups, worked at doggy daycare centers in Louisiana and Tennessee, and was employed as a shelter manager for a no-kill animal shelter in Louisiana and as a shelter behavior manager for a local humane society in Virginia. Before becoming a professional dog trainer, Erika owned a pet photography business and volunteered her time and talent to help adoptable animals find forever homes.

Erika has clicker trained dogs, cats, parrots, rats, horses, pigs and even one raccoon! She currently specializes in puppy training, trick training, and behavior modification, particularly working with dogs with anxiety, aggression, and reactivity.

Erika loves getting to know the people who love their dogs and is a passionate teacher, of both human and canines! She believes that it's important for her clients to understand why dogs behave the way they do so that they can learn to how problem-solve together.

Erika works with Clever Critters LLC, serving the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. You can follow them on Instagram @clevercritters

In 2021 Erika became a first-time mom and later that year, she landed her dream job, working for Dogwise Books as the Social Media Marketing Manager.

Instagram: @clevercritters

Dogwise: https://www.dogwise.com/

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Books recommended by Erika in the episode:

“Canine Enrichment for the Real World” by Allie Bender and Emily Strong

“Canine Enrichment for the Real World Workbook” by Allie Bender and Emily Strong

“Meet Your Dog” By Kim Brophy

“On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals” By Turid Rugaas

“Calming Signals: What Your Dog Tells You” DVD by Turid Rugaas

Turid Rugaas Book/DVD set

“Doggie Language” by Lili Chin

“The Language of Dogs” DVD by Sarah Kalnajs

If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:

www.doggydojopodcast.com

The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:

www.maclightsongwriter.com

If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

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.