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Episode 8 of Series 14: The Dog's Days of Autumn...  Transcript

Featured is a roundtable discussion focusing on the integration of humane, science-based techniques that prioritize emotional safety and trust. Key insights are provided on how trainers' philosophies intertwine with their ethical beliefs and the real-life applications for managing behavior through kindness and curiosity.

Grisha Stewart is a celebrated dog trainer, who runs the Grisha Stewart Academy, providing continuous education for professional dog trainers. She's the author of the "Behavior Adjustment Training" and "HMSA Dog Training Manual." Her passion lies in bridging the connections between people and dogs through positive reinforcement.

Laurie C. Williams, another expert trainer, owns and directs the Pup and Iron Canine Enrichment Center in Virginia. With a career spanning over 35 years, Laurie has seen the industry evolve from backyard endeavors to lucrative professions, and she advocates for a more empathetic approach to dog training.

Other Round-Table Episodes

83: Unmasking COVID-19's Impact on Animal Welfare with Nanette McCann and Corey Regnerus-Kell (S8)

84: How To Build a Bond With a New Dog with Stacey Colino and Jen Golbeck (December Special!)

63: EVAT Mini-series (Part 6): Free-Living Cats and Farm Animal Sanctuaries a Round Table with Kris Hill and Dr. Jacqui Sadashige

Original Episode: 

76: Staying Curious: Empowerment and Change in the Dog Training Community with Grisha Stewart and Laurie C. Williams (Special Episode!)

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 AVSAB Position Statement The Use of Punishment for Behavior Modification in Animals 

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Episode 7, Series 14: Dog's Days of Summer/Autumn...   Transcript

From genetics to environment, we unpack the science behind your dog’s actions and what it means to live compassionately with them. Plus, a follow-up conversation with Kim and Kate dives deeper into the ethics of behavior change and the language we use to describe our canine companions. 

Guest Bio: Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, LFDM, is an applied ethologist and award-winning behavior consultant with over 25 years of experience working with dogs and their families. She’s the creator of the L.E.G.S.® model of integrated canine science and founder of Family Dog Mediation®, a groundbreaking approach that reframes behavior through the lens of learning, environment, genetics, and self. Kim’s work has earned international recognition, including the APDT Outstanding Trainer of the Year award and eight consecutive Best Dog Trainer of WNC honors.

Her book Meet Your Dog, TED talk, and global speaking engagements have helped shift public and professional conversations about dog behavior. Through the Family Dog Mediation Education Center and her L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology course, Kim leads a growing international movement to redefine how we understand and live with dogs. She recently transitioned from local consulting to focus fully on the L.E.G.S. Initiative, inviting trainers, scientists, and guardians alike into a more compassionate, science-informed dialogue about our canine companions.

Related Episodes:

34: Aggression in Dogs Conference Mini-Series: with Michael Shikashio, CDBC Part 1

35: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: with Dr. Amber Batson Part 2

37: Raising Children and Dogs with Colleen Pelar, CPDT(S5)

Original Episode:

67: May Special!: Barking Up the Right Tree: Applied Ethology and the Human-Dog Connection with Kim Brophey

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Episode 5 of Series 14- Dog's Days of Summer...Fall?...*shrug*, I'm in the middle of an international move. 

Guest Bio: Kayla is currently a PhD student and NSF-GRFP Fellow at Oregon State University in Taal Levi's lab. Her research there focuses on the combination of scat detection dogs and genetic methods to answer questions regarding diet and movement of sea wolves in southeast Alaska and the recolonization of pumas in El Salvador.
After earning her degree in ecology from Colorado College, Kayla spent 3 years working as a dog behavior consultant in animal shelters and private practice. She has been an IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant since 2017 and is dedicated to humane, creative, and progressive dog training for high-drive dogs.
When she's not working on K9 Conservationists projects, you can find Kayla dancing salsa and bachata, doing jigsaw puzzles, or cross-country skiing. Kayla's main canine partners are Barley and Niffler.       K9 Conservationists

Related Episodes: 

51: Canid Olfaction and Our Shared Umwelt with Dr. Simon Gadbois (S6) (apologies for the sound issues in this episode)

72: 7 Misunderstood Beliefs in Animal Welfare: Myth Busting with Scott Giacoppo (S8)

E13: Conservation Detection Dogs with Kayla Fratt of Conservation K9

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Episode 5 of series 14: Dog's Days of Summer... Autumn Transcript

Simone shares her expertise on identifying, controlling, and redirecting predatory behaviors through various training techniques and games, ensuring safety and solidifying the human-animal connection.

Guest Bio: 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 books of the Predation Substitute Training series.
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 and Instagram: #predationsubstitutetraining
Learn more: http://www.predation-substitute-training.com

Related Episodes:
E19: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law- A Chat with Author, Mary Roach

E23: Hunting Women: Exploring a hunter's perspective on killing, providing, and connection to the natural world with Sue Alexander

52: Predation in Practice with Simone Müller (S6)

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Episode 4 of Series 14: Dog's Days of Summer

We discuss the cultural acceptance of these dogs in India, their social structures, and the recent controversial legislation in New Delhi aimed at removing street dogs. This episode also delves into larger themes of human-animal relationships, ethics, and the importance of respecting canine autonomy.

Guest Bio: Sindhoor is a canine behaviour consultant, Galen myotherapist, an independent ethology researcher, an engineer by qualification and an educator in Bangalore, India. She is a TEDx speaker, the author of the book, Dog Knows and an independent ethology researcher studying the free-living dogs in India. Sindhoor is the founder of BHARCS. BHARCS offers a UK-accredited level 4 diploma on canine behaviour and ethology and boasts of students from all parts of India and across the globe. Sindhoor is also the country representative for Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE) and is currently pursuing her masters in Anthrozoology from Exeter University (UK). 

Related Episodes:  34: Aggression in Dogs Conference Mini-Series: with Michael Shikashio, CDBC Part 1

40: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: A Dog's World with Marco Adda Part 4

Original Episode: 49: The Culture of Free Living Dogs with Sindhoor Pangal (S6)

Material Links: Dog Activists in India

NY Times Article- Indian Court Ruling

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Episode 3 of Series 14: Dog's Days of Summer

Dr. Clive Wynne from July 2022,  shares insights from his book 'Dog Is Love' and discusses why dogs succeed in our world by forming powerful emotional bonds. Then, dog trainer Kate Lasala joins me, along with a visit from Dr. Wynne, to chat about dog stuff:)

Guest Bio:
Professor Clive D. L. Wynne, Ph.D. hails from the UK and has lived and worked in Germany and Australia in addition to the United States where he is now based.  Wynne melds his wide personal experience with dogs and wolves with a deep professional involvement in the science of canids. His primary area of research is the behavior and cognition of dogs in interaction with humans, but he has also published on canine genetics and collaborates with archaeologists and anthropologists in understanding the origin of dogs.  His research papers count among the most highly-cited studies on dog psychology. He is the author of a textbook, now in its third edition, Animal Cognition, and Do Animals Think? (Princeton University Press 2004), an academic book on animal intelligence. His research is also regularly featured in many news media, and he is often called on to offer an opinion on the latest findings. He has appeared in several television documentaries about dogs on CBC, PBS, BBC, Netflix among others. His online class on dog behavior on EdX.org has been taken by over 18,000 people.

Related Episodes: E27: Summer Special! with Clive Wynne Its all about the dogs...

34: Aggression in Dogs Conference Mini-Series: with Michael Shikashio, CDBC Part 1

51: Canid Olfaction and Our Shared Umwelt with Dr. Simon Gadbois (S6)

72: 7 Misunderstood Beliefs in Animal Welfare: Myth Busting with Scott Giacoppo (S8)

78: Speeding Up the System with Kristen Hassen (S8)

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Episode 2 of Series 14: Dog's Days of Summer 

We explore the research on bite risks, the experiences of postal workers, and the challenges faced by dog owners. We discuss the lasting impacts on families and communities, and the social narratives surrounding aggressive behaviors in dogs. We'll also hear from dog trainer Kate La Sala about hands-on training perspectives and the importance of clear communication.

Guest Bio:  Dr. Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka is a pet welfare and human-animal interactions researcher. Her expertise involves the prevention of dog bites at home and within work environments, approaches to understanding dog owners' attitudes and public views of dog behaviour and welfare needs, human-behaviour change approaches, survey design and research methodologies. 

Related Episodes and Links

E6: Dog Bites: The Fallout and Emotional Toll with Dr. Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka

36: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: with Laura Monaco Torelli Part 3

37: Raising Children and Dogs with Colleen Pelar, CPDT(S5)

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Episode 1 of Series 14: Dog's Days of Summer! This episode was archived from the Aggression in Dogs Conference 2022

In this first episode, Marika Bell revisits her conversation with Suzanne Clothier from the Aggression in Dogs Conference 2022, focusing on the individualistic approach to dog training and the deep connections between humans and animals, with co-host Kate Lasala providing her expertise as a dog behavior consultant and grief companion.

Guest Bio: Suzanne Clothier has worked with animals professionally since 1977, with a background includes obedience, agility, puppy testing, breeding, Search and Rescue, conformation, instructing, kennel management and AAT.
Her Relationship Centered Training™ approach blends science and heart to create humane, effective and practical solutions for dogs and the people who work with them, whether professional working dogs or couch warming companions. Her suite of assessment tools provide a powerful framework for trainers and organizations:

RAT™ (Relationship Assessment Tool) – handler/dog dynamics, rapid assessment plus ability to track and compare
CARAT™ (Clothier Animal Response Assessment Tool) – temperament assessment on 6 categories, 21 dimensions
FAT™ (Functional Assessment Tool, release in 2022) – global of functionality/welfare assessment across physiological, social and cognitive dimensions

Original Episode: 

38: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: with Suzanne Clothier Part 4

Related Episodes: 

E3: A Chat with Suzanne Clothier and Preparing Our Dogs for Post Pandemic Life

81: Expanding Understanding in Canine Behavior Evaluations with Suzanne Clothier (Part 1) S8

82: Expanding Understanding in Canine Behavior Evaluations with Suzanne Clothier (Part 2) S8

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Join me and my guest co-host Dog trainer, Kate Lasala, from reimagine look at foundational episodes from series 1. 

These aren't repeats, they're focused episodes highlighting many of the ways that humans and their canine companions live and learn to thrive together. 

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Episode 8 of the series: Sex and Animals  Transcript

Dr. Lori Gruen, a philosopher and scholar in animal studies. Join us as to unpack what these primates can teach us about power, intimacy, and societal structures.

Guest: Lori Gruen is the William Griffin Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Science in Society at Wesleyan University where she also coordinates Wesleyan Animal Studies. Her work lies at the intersection of ethical and political theory and practice, with a particular focus on issues that impact those often overlooked in traditional ethical investigations, e.g. women, people of color, incarcerated people, non-human animals. She is currently working to unpack carceral logics by thinking through a complex set of issues like dignity, self-respect, empathy, disposability, and hope and hopelessness.

Book Recommendation:  Doggerel: Poems by Reginald Dwayne Betts 

Related Episodes: 

E10: The Vision and Mission of Born Free USA with CEO Angela Grimes

E22: Ecofeminism and Entangled Empathy with Lori Gruen

86: Can Dog Cuddling Influence Reduced Meat Consumption? Care Ethics with Dr. Maurice Hamington (S9)

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