Best Animal Training Academy Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Candy on Simplifying Shelter Behaviour: From Stress to Success [Episode 254] 51:18

12d ago51:18

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In this first installment of a two-part conversation,, we welcome Tom Candy—Certified Clinical Animal Behaviorist and founder of Simplifying Shelter Behaviour—for an engaging discussion that dives deep into the realities, challenges, and opportunities within the world of shelter and rescue animal care. With over 15 years of experience in the field,…

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April Williams: A Kind Approach to Dog Grooming and Training [Episode 57] 1:00:44

30d ago1:00:44

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In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we're joined by April Williams, the passionate owner and operator of All About The Hound dog services in Masterton, New Zealand. With 13 years of experience, April is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Certified Professional Groomer who is dedicated to providing stress-free grooming a…

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E411: Kim Palermo & Erin Lynes - "Building a Sports Foundation" 58:18

24h ago58:18

58:18

If you've found yourself thinking, "I'm gonna do that differently with the next puppy," or "Next time I'll do this perfectly," you're not alone. Join me, Kim, and Erin for a discussion on what they prioritize with future sports dogs, why there's always something they'd do differently "next time," and how they're tackling things right now.…

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Changing the Industry One Sign at a Time with Leah Bornstein and Neika Smessaert 58:25

4d ago58:25

58:25

We’re keeping it light this summer with episodes every other week so you can stay inspired without missing the sunshine. This powerful and eye-opening episode explores accessibility, empathy, and innovation in the dog training industry. Victoria is joined by VSA graduate and trailblazer Leah Bornstein, who shares her journey as a Deaf dog trainer a…

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E410: Ashley Escobar - The Art & Science of Jump Training 19:02

8d ago19:02

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Jumps make up a significant percent of every agility course - yet so often they receive only a small percentage of our training time. If you've ever wondered what jump grids are, how to teach your dog collection, or whether cavalettis might improve your dogs performance... give this episode a listen!…

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E306- The Hidden Side of Goldens: Resource Guarding Explained 52:37

10d ago52:37

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This podcast is about a 14-month-old Golden Retriever with resource guarding... Something we are seeing a lot of lately. 👉🏻 www.tomdavisevents.com Courses 🔥 www.tomdaviscourses.com Equipment/Merchandise 🐶 https://buynobaddogs.com/Tom Davis Online Academy 🧠 https://club.upstatecanine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & …

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E305- Dog Bites Owner In The Face... Now What? 1:03:50

12d ago1:03:50

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Tom speaks with a dog owner who, unfortunately, got bit in the face by her dog. Tom works through these scenarios with the owner and we think it will help you! Seminars! 👉🏻 www.tomdavisevents.com Courses 🔥 www.tomdaviscourses.com Equipment/Merchandise 🐶 https://buynobaddogs.com/ Tom Davis Online Academy 🧠 https://club.upstatecanine.com Advertising …

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304- How to STOP your dog from barking in the crate / Why I don't initial teach the down command 32:40

15d ago32:40

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Tom goes LIVE on the Tom Davis online academy and answers all the dog training questions that you need to help your dog! Seminars 👉🏻 www.tomdavisevents.com Courses 🔥 www.tomdaviscourses.com Equipment/Merchandise 🐶 https://buynobaddogs.com/ Tom Davis Online Academy 🧠 https://club.upstatecanine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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E409: Sarah Rodriguez - Making Training More Accessible 21:20

15d ago21:20

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We always say train the dog in front of you -- but in this podcast, Sarah shares the importance of considering the handler as well. Adjusting training so it's effective and easy for both members of the team may require some additional creativity... but it's more than worth it. Join us for a conversation on making training more accessible in this ep…

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Advances in cell therapies for Parkinson’s, GLP-1 agonists and dementia risk, FDA accelerated approvals for neurology drugs 4:14

16d ago4:14

4:14

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about early studies finding dopamine cellular therapies were safe and tolerable for patients with Parkinson’s, use of GLP-1 agonists were associated with reduced dementia risks, and the FDA use of accelerated approvals for several neurology drugs are under scrutiny.…

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E303- Why Genetics Matter More Than Training — Dr. Stephanie Cottee 2:29:14

17d ago2:29:14

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Dr. Stephanie Cottee is an animal behaviour and welfare professional with nearly two decades of experience applying scientific principles to real-world scenarios. She holds a BSc in Animal Behaviour, along with an MSc and PhD in Animal Behaviour & Welfare. Her career has spanned various sectors, including animal agriculture, corporate animal welfar…

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Training Holidays & Spicy Dogs: Adam Daines Brings the Fun 49:29

18d ago49:29

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We’re keeping it light this summer with episodes every other week so you can stay inspired without missing the sunshine. In this episode of the Victoria Stilwell Positively Podcast, Victoria sits down with UK-based trainer, and VSPDT, Adam Daines. Adam shares the story of how a difficult experience with traditional training methods as a 14-year-old…

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E408: Karen Deeds - Another Look at Box Feeding 38:52

21d ago38:52

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The more tools in your toolbox the more dogs you can help — in this episode Karen shares her experience using box feeding (aka the "dopamine box") to build confidence, desensitize to sounds, develop duration as a concept, for scent work, tracking, and to develop working under pressure.By Melissa Breau

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E302- Understanding Your Dog's Gut Health- Rob Ryan 2:02:53

24d ago2:02:53

2:02:53

Tom Davis sits down with Gussy's Gut Owner Rob Ryan. Rob Ryan started his entrepreneurial career at the age of 14. It was in his 40s that he declared the rest of his business life would be in service to dogs. Rob is passionate about regenerative, biodynamic, and organic farming and healthy living. Rob is personally very experienced in the longevity…

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Ask the Dog: From Fear to Fierce Advocate with Amr Nawwar 40:57

25d ago40:57

40:57

In this profoundly moving episode, Victoria speaks with Amr Nawwar, a VSA graduate and professional dog trainer based in Dubai. Born in a small village in Egypt and once fearful of dogs, Amr’s transformation is a testament to courage, curiosity, and conviction. With a background in pharmacy and a deep respect for science, Amr’s journey led him to q…

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E407: Denise Fenzi, Crystal Wing, & Jane Ardern on Motivation 50:57

25d ago50:57

50:57

With the upcoming one day conference on matters of motivation, Denise, Crystal, and Jane joined me to share their takes on what motivation really is and why it matters.By Melissa Breau

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Applying Behavioral Science to Everyday Training with Dr. Keira Moore [Episode 253] 48:09

26d ago48:09

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Podcast Synopsis In this insightful episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, Dr. Keira Moore returns for part two of our thought-provoking discussion on behavior analysis, radical behaviorism, and the intersection of science and practice in both human and animal training. With her extensive background as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (B…

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E301- The #1 reason your dog won't listen... Not what you think! 43:08

29d ago43:08

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Lets hit that 1 MILLION mark! 👉🏻❤️ https://www.youtube.com/@tomdavisofficial Get all my seminar tickets right now! www.tomdavisevents.com Tom speaks with dog owners who are struggling with their dog not listening.They have hired other trainers and STILL frustrated, why? Listen to the whole episode if you want to know why dogs don't listen. Advertis…

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Microplastics in brain, salary gap in neurology, the neurology of space 4:16

1M ago4:16

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In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles finding microplastics in the brain postmortem linked to dementia, the salary gap between men and women neurologies, and neurologists studying the impact of microgravity on the brain.By American Academy of Neurology

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Breaking Barriers - Inclusivity in Dog Training with Neika Smessaert 51:16

1M ago51:16

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In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Victoria Stilwell speaks with Neika Smessaert, a veterinary technician, certified dog trainer, and trailblazer for inclusivity within the dog training and veterinary worlds. Neika shares her journey from working in small animal clinics to becoming a vital advocate for deaf and hard-of-hearing trainers. Wit…

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Ep # 84 Gun Wise, Crowds vs Police, and Animal Control 25:19

1M ago25:19

25:19

Send us a text TEXASLAW DAWGS!!! Join Dray, Stilly, and Putter for a wild ride! We start off with guns and talk about our own take on police gun nuts. We touch on hiding guns in your house to carrying while you mow. Somehow we take a turn and reminisce on our time spent as animal control on duty. Anything from snakes, opossums, skunks, to hostage t…

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E406: Deb Jones, PhD - "An Honest Conversation about Hard Decisions" 31:35

1M ago31:35

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There are certain topics in the dog training world that feel almost taboo - among them is the topic of behavioral euthanasia. In this episode Deb and I have a frank but thoughtful conversation on evaluating the severity of a behavior issue and what factors go into that sort of decision.By Melissa Breau

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E300- What Can You Do if Your Dog HATES Going To The Vet? 1:00:52

1M ago1:00:52

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In this podcast, Tom talks with a Golden Retriever owner who hates going to the vet and even gets aggressive when she tries to touch him. Seminars! www.tomdavisevents.com Equipment/Merch- https://buynobaddogs.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Ethics in the Spotlight - Reforming Dog Shows from Within with Yaz Porritt 50:22

1M ago50:22

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In this episode, Victoria reconnects with Yaz Porritt to discuss the uncomfortable truths behind what they witnessed at Crufts 2025. They begin by acknowledging the backlash they’ve received for attending and supporting the event, despite their intentions to promote ethical training and welfare-centered education. Yaz shares how her Your Dog’s Pain…

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Keira Moore on Radical Behaviorism and the Science of Training [Episode 252] 59:27

1M ago59:27

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In this first installment of a two-part conversation, we welcome Dr. Keira Moore—behavior analyst, dog trainer, and dedicated advocate for compassionate, ethical training. With over two decades of experience in behavior analysis and a PhD from Western New England University, Keira bridges the worlds of human and animal behavior science, applying he…

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E405: Jessica Wheatcraft - "A Closer Look at Circle Work" 40:51

1M ago40:51

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Give this episode a listen to learn a bit more about Jessica, her background, what Circle Work is and what led her to develop it!

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Impact of high-dose Vitamin D on MS relapse, the role of AI in neurology education, and a 4D animal model that shows precursors of MS lesions before they appear. 4:41

1M ago4:41

4:41

In this episodeof Neurology Today in 5, Neurology Today editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses a large trial that found high-dose Vitamin D reduced MRI evidence of disease activity in patients with clinically isolated syndrome or early relapsing MS; an animal brain map, revealing changes in inflammation, immune activity, and cell re…

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Secrets of The Bad Dog Academy 58:44

2M ago58:44

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Victoria opens the episode by introducing the talented cast of trainers from The Bad Dog Academy, sharing how the show has taken off across the UK—and beyond—for its honest, emotional approach to training. Kamal reflects on how the show felt like something truly special from the start, allowing space for deep vulnerability in the human-dog bond. Se…

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Ep # 83 Social Media Police-Will Your Phone Betray You? 28:39

2M ago28:39

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Send us a text TEXAS LAW DAWGS!!! Join Dray, Stilly, and Putter for a social media event. We talk about all things good and bad with social media and the police today. How does it help the officer on the street and how does it hurt CID. Does your social media feed drive crime? A little bit of old school tech meets new tech on this one! LAW DAWGS!!!…

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E299- Reactive Aussie That Nips Kids.... 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

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Tom speaks with dog owners who are trying to figure out what to do with their reactive and likely insecure Australian Shepherd. Seminars! www.tomdavisevents.com Equipment/Merch- https://buynobaddogs.com/ Dog training podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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The Gut-Brain Connection with Kari Bastyr 51:39

2M ago51:39

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In this groundbreaking episode, Victoria welcomes Kari Bastyr—a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN) through the Feed Real Institute, certified behavior consultant, and gluten detection dog trainer—to explore the powerful link between canine nutrition, behavior, and emotional well-being. With certifications from the IAABC and VSPDT, an…

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Peggy Hogan: Teaching Horses with Clarity, Kindness & Clickers [Episode 251] 50:38

2M ago50:38

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In this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Peggy Hogan, an esteemed positive reinforcement trainer known for her groundbreaking work with horses. Peggy’s journey into animal training began at a young age, fueled by a deep love for horses and a natural curiosity about communication between humans and animals. …

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Ep # 82 Police Equipment You Didn't Know You Needed! 22:41

2M ago22:41

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Send us a text TEXAS LAW DAWGS!!! Join Dray, Stilly, and Putter for an ep on what you wish someone told you that you needed! We talk a little bit about what equipment made our day to day a little easier. Find our which one of us kept T posts, lead ropes, bailing wire, and feed in our crown vic. All the way to our top items we can't live without in …

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E404: Amy Cook, PhD - The Evolution of The Play Way 56:44

2M ago56:44

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Join me and Dr. Amy Cook for a conversation on where her ideas for The Play Way came from, the science that inspired it, and how it's evolved (and continues to evolve). We also discuss the one letter that Amy thinks every trainer should add to their conversations about reactivity and thresholds.By Melissa Breau

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Raoudha Mairos: The Journey from Fearful to Fearless Dog Trainer [Episode 56] 1:13:03

2M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we’re delighted to welcome Raoudha Mairos, a passionate dog trainer and behavior consultant, as she shares her inspiring journey from fearing dogs to dedicating her life to understanding and improving animal welfare. As the founder of Sunny Paws, Raoudha offers one-on-one coaching to help dogs and thei…

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