Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast

Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast

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Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast episodes

  • Exploring Extinction with Susan Friedman, PhD

    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 60 countries so far. Susan also consults with zoos and animal organizations around the world. Susan 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.


    Website: www.behaviorworks.org

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/behaviorworks


    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.

    43 min
  • How to Choose A Dog Trainer with Zazie Todd, PhD

    Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, and the creator of Companion Animal Psychology blog and The Pawsitive Post newsletter. Her next book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, will be published in May 2022. Zazie has a PhD in Psychology, is an honours graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, and has an Advanced Certificate of Feline Behaviour (with Distinction) from International Cat Care. Originally from the UK, she lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, one dog, and two cats.

    Blog:

    https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/

    Article: “How to Choose a Dog Trainer”

    https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2016/12/how-to-choose-dog-trainer.html

    Wag is available at all good bookstores and people can find their local indie bookstore via Indiebound (Wag: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781771643795; Purr: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781771648141). And it is also of course on Amazon!

    Canadian listeners can get signed copies via the links below.

    Pre-order PURR: https://blackbondbooks.com/purr

    Order WAG: https://blackbondbooks.com/wag

    Connect with Zazie Todd, PhD

    The Pawsitive Post

    http://www.companionanimalpsychology.com

    Instagram @zazietodd 

    Twitter @CompAnimalPsych 

    Facebook 

    Where to Start When Looking for a Trainer 

    For more information on each organization/certification see Zazie’s article: “How to Choose a Dog Trainer”

    https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2016/12/how-to-choose-dog-trainer.html

    Professional Directories

    CPDT Directory: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/

    APDT Directory: https://apps.apdt.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=TrainerSearch

    IAABC Directory: https://m.iaabc.org/consultant/ (toggle to search “Dog Trainer”)

    Academy for Dog Trainers Directory: https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/find-a-trainer/

    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.

    31 min
  • Sustainable Living With Dogs with Briahna Hendey

    Briahna Hendey has a Masters of Science in Environment and Natural Resources (Environmental Social Science), and an undergraduate background in Biology and Psychology. She is very interested in how well-being and sustainable lifestyles intersect, and in turn, helping people live more mindful, connected lives. As an avid dog lover herself, she believes that dogs and sustainability aren't mutually exclusive. After rescuing her own dog Boba, she was shocked at the absence of sustainability information in the dog community, so she took it upon herself to help provide it. Some of her previous work experience includes an educational role at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, which reaffirmed her passion for consent-based, positive reinforcement training for all species

    Instagram: @boba.the.sustainable.mutt

    https://www.instagram.com/tailsofconnection/

    https://www.tailsofconnection.com/trendingblog/secrets-to-sustainability-on-a-budget-yes-its-possible

    AAFCO Breakdown of meat and by-products:

    https://www.aafco.org/Consumers/What-is-in-Pet-Food

    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.

    26 min
  • Canine Dentistry with Dr Brook Niemiec

    Thrilled to be joined by Dr Brook Niemiec today!

    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

    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.

    44 min
  • Leash Reactivity: Crossover Episode with Jack Russell Parents Podcast
    Leash Reactivity Tips from Trainer Susan Light

    Leash Reactivity is so common, this is first topic we're coving with a second episode! This week I'm the guest, as I bring you a Crossover episode with the Jack Russell Parents Podcast! We talk about the 4 basic parts of a behavioral plan to help you make progress if your dog is barking and lunging on the leash!

    Check out the Jack Russell Parents Podcast!

    JackRussellParents.com

    FB - @jrtpodcast

    IG - @jrtpodcast

    TW - @jrtpodcast

    For More Help with Leash Reactivity

    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.

    26 min
  • Doggie Body Language with Lili Chin

    Many other episodes have mentioned Canine Body Language in passing because understanding it is such a crucial part of successful dog training. Listen now to learn more about this vital topic from Artist Lili Chin! Lili creates infographics for dog-training professionals, veterinarians, behaviourists and welfare groups who advocate for humane animal-training methods. Her dog body language artwork has been featured in art museums, on television and world-wide educational media campaigns, and her "Dogs of The World" poster series has been a viral hit. Her first book Doggie Language is available everywhere!

    https://www.doggielanguagebook.com/

    https://www.doggiedrawings.net/

    IG: @doggielanguagebook

    Mentioned Resources:

    BAT developed by Grisha Stewart

    On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas

    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.

    24 min
  • Diet Selection and Food Safety, Canine Nutrition: Part 2 with Nikki Giovanelli, The Canine Health Nut

    Nikki is a dog mom and registered veterinary technician (RVT) with a passion educating pet parents about the science behind canine nutrition. On her blog “The Canine Health Nut” she shares information on a range of dog nutrition topics: from how to create a homemade complete and balanced dog food recipes, to how to choose a dog food. As a homecooker of over 7 years for her own pups Ranger and Ash - she shares many tips and tricks for pet parents looking to transition to fresh food. Nikki strives to give dog parents the information they need in order to make the best nutrition decisions for their pup!

    Blog: www.thecaninehealthnut.com

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

    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/caninehealthnut/_created/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caninehealthnut

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/caninehealthnut

    Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO): https://www.aafco.org/Consumers

    Free Recipes Using BalanceIT: https://thecaninehealthnut.com/homemade-dog-food-recipes/

    American College of Veterinary Nutrition: www.acvn.org/

    BalanceIT: www.balanceIT.com

    www.petdiets.com

    www.mypetgrocer.com

    World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA):

    https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/global-nutrition-guidelines/

    https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Selecting-a-pet-food-for-your-pet-updated-2021_WSAVA-Global-Nutrition-Toolkit.pdf

    AAFCO:

    Labeling Requirements: https://petfood.aafco.org/labeling-labeling-requirements

    Questions to Ask your Pet Food Company: https://thecaninehealthnut.com/9-questions-to-ask-your-pet-food-company/

    Dog Food Feeding Trials: https://thecaninehealthnut.com/dog-food-feeding-trials/

    Puppy Nutrition Basics: https://thecaninehealthnut.com/puppy-nutrition-basics/

    How and When to Transition to A New Dog Food: https://thecaninehealthnut.com/transitioning-to-a-new-dog-food/

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

    www.doggydojopodcast.com

    The music was written by Mac Light:

    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.

    43 min
  • Choosing the Right Kibble, Canine Nutrition Part 1: with Nikki Giovanelli, The Canine Health Nut

    Nikki Giovanelli is a dog mom and registered veterinary technician (RVT) with a passion educating pet parents about the science behind canine nutrition. On her blog “The Canine Health Nut” she shares information on a range of dog nutrition topics: from how to create a homemade complete and balanced dog food recipes, to how to choose a dog food. As a home-cooker of over 7 years for her own pups Ranger and Ash - she shares many tips and tricks for pet parents looking to transition to fresh food. Nikki strives to give dog parents the information they need in order to make the best nutrition decisions for their pup! 

    More From Nikki: 

    Blog: www.thecaninehealthnut.com 

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

    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/caninehealthnut/_created/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caninehealthnut 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/caninehealthnut  

    Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO): https://www.aafco.org/Consumers 

    Recipes Using BalanceIT: https://thecaninehealthnut.com/homemade-dog-food-recipes/ 

    American College of Veterinary Nutrition: www.acvn.org/ 

    BalanceIT: www.balanceIT.com www.petdiets.com www.mypetgrocer.com 

    World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA): https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/global-nutrition-guidelines/ 

    https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Selecting-a-pet-food-for-your-pet-updated-2021_WSAVA-Global-Nutrition-Toolkit.pdf 

    AAFCO: Labeling Requirements: https://petfood.aafco.org/labeling-labeling-requirements 

    Questions to Ask your Pet Food Company: https://thecaninehealthnut.com/9-questions-to-ask-your-pet-food-company/ 

    Dog Food Feeding Trials: https://thecaninehealthnut.com/dog-food-feeding-trials/ 

    Puppy Nutrition Basics: https://thecaninehealthnut.com/puppy-nutrition-basics/ 

    How and When to Transition to A New Dog Food: https://thecaninehealthnut.com/transitioning-to-a-new-dog-food/ 

    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.

    29 min
  • Advocating For Your Dog with Mandy Boutelle

    Today I'm joined by Mandy Boutelle CCT, CTBC

    Mandy first started out in the dog industry as a certified professional dog walker, turned certified trainer while living in San Francisco and realized there was a big gap in the R+ community - quality, cool and nerdy t-shirts to wear while out training with her client and personal dogs! She is the main face behind Woof Cultr and handles everything from social media to customer service emails and making sure orders get moving. Her whole mission for Woof Cultr is to help spread the word of more humane training methods, through her gear by creating shirts for trainers, dog nerds, behaviorists and anyone who loves working with their animals in a positive and humane way! Mandy is very passionate about only using humane training methods and always making sure the animals in her care are advocated for in all situations.

    Mandy Boutelle, Founder & Creator

    Website: Woofcultr

    Coupon Code: DOGGYDOJO (15% one time discount)

    IG| @woofcultr

    FB| Woofcultr

    Doggie Language Book by Lili Chin

    Ignore My Dog Instagram account

    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.

    35 min
  • Methods Matter: The Case Against Aversive with Dr Karen London

    This is possibly the most important topic in Dog Training today. Do Methods Matter? YES! We break down why using aversive techniques is damaging to your relationship with your dog and to their very welfare. I'm joined by Dr Karen London, who breaks it down for us!

    Karen B. London, PhD is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and an award-winning author of six books about canine training and behavior, including her most recent, Treat Everyone Like a Dog: How a Dog Trainer's World View Can Improve Your Life. She blogs for TheBark.com and TheWildest.com, writes the animal column (The London Zoo) for the Arizona Daily Sun, and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University.

    Dr London has a new book: Treat Everyone Like a Dog

    Instagram: @Karen.London.Dog.Behavior

    Facebook: Karen London

    Some references we mentioned in the episode:

    Scientific Paper: Does Training Method Matter? Evidence for the negative impact of aversive-based methods on companion dog welfare

    AVSAB Position Statement on Humane Dog Training

    Shock Collars are banned in Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, Austria, Parts of Australia and Quebec, Canada.

    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.

    47 min

About Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast

From the publisher's feed

Susan Light, a Los Angeles-based Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, launched this podcast as Doggy Dojo in 2021 (name changed in 2025).

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