In this episode we are joined by Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) and Ferdie Yau (MA, CPDT-KA) to discuss resilience in shelter dogs and more specifically how we can use the resilience framework to support rescue dogs. The Resilience framework is an amazing creation from Bobbie and Dr Kathy Murphy, that can be used to take a holistic approach to supporting mental and physical wellbeing.

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful events and supports dogs in a stressful experience and environments, so we know this is super important when were working in a shelter environment! We want to help our dogs to do as well as possible in our space so that we can support their adoption as quickly as possible.

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About Bobbie

Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. While there, she implemented behavior modification programs for dogs who had been surrendered by the public or seized by Humane Law Enforcement. In 2007, Bobbie joined the Humane Society of Westchester, spending the next nine years as their shelter trainer. She created and implemented training and enrichment programs for the dogs, counseled adopters, trained volunteers, participated in community outreach programs, and performed evaluations.

In 2016, Bobbie joined the North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington, NY as the Director of Pet Behavior. During her tenure there, she managed a team of canine and feline trainers who focused on developing behavior modification and enrichment programs for the animals in the shelter. She also deployed for the ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team to work in the field, supporting the team with dog fighting busts, puppy mill cases, and hoarding cases. In addition to this work, she founded and directed her own company, DogCentric Dog Training, helping people whose pet dogs experienced a wide spectrum of canine behavior issues.

Ferdie Yau (MA, CPDT-KA) is an animal trainer and wildlife biologist helping families in Westchester since 2009. Ferdie has been working with animals from penguins to pit bulls since 2003 and specializes in treating complex behavior cases, drawing on his experience and skills refined through decades of practice. In addition, he is a former ecologist for New York City with a Master’s in Conservation Biology from Columbia University. In his free time, Ferdie studies NYC's urban coyotes with the Gotham Coyote Project – his intricate knowledge of urban coyotes gives him a unique perspective of canine behavior. His compassionate and multi-disciplinary approach incorporates principles from ethology, psychology, evolutionary biology, and neuroscience. The upshot: Ferdie's positive training makes an often overwhelming and challenging process safe and fun…while empowering you to create a happier life for your dog.

Links

Ferdie- https://sitsnwiggles.com/

Resilience Framework- https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/the-resilience-rainbow/

Pattern Games-https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pgxfbWoN9OxGS3jDsXVOm

LATTE pattern game- https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/latte?ref=352ff9

Pattern games Trauma- https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/patterns?ref=352ff9

Camp Maddie Behaviour- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljXtG02rYYk

Puppy resilience- https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/pandemic?ref=352ff9

Ttouch and Bat together, empowered Body awareness-https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/ttouch-bat?ref=352ff9

CATCH Canine!- https://catchdogtrainers.com/

Worry less Wag more https://open.spotify.com/show/6ynv2qT8xwzARLtAhgQNrQ