Best Cat Behaviorist Podcasts (2025)

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#113 - Q&A: Enrichment Overload- When Is It Too Much? 39:26

2h ago39:26

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Ever find yourself second-guessing if you’re “doing enrichment right”? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to clear things up. In this Q&A session, Allie Bender (she/her), Emily Strong (she/they), and Ellen Yoakum (she/her) tackle real questions from listeners who are curious (and maybe a little confused) about enrichment. They break down com…

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1326. If Your Dog Is Fat - You Might Be Too. 1:20:11

2d ago1:20:11

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If Your Dog Is Fat - You Might Be Too Obesity troublingly affects about three out of five pets. This week, we're conquering this problem with stories, tips, and tricks to ensure your pet's health and happiness. You'll hear about the kitty that ate McDonald's every day, an inventor who created a cat treadmill, and a 77-lb. Dachshund. Listen Now Top …

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Stephen S. Hall, author of “Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World”

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Veteran science journalist Stephen S. Hall–the author of several books, most recently, Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World—recounts how he approached writing Slither, a strategy seeking to beckon even those amidst the sizable contingent of people who are creeped out by snakes, hate snakes, or are afraid of snakes. And…

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#112 - Try It: Teach Your Dog "Find It" From Scratch 17:50

4d ago17:50

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Looking for an easy way to enrich your dog’s life and support your behavior goals? “Find It” might be your new favorite go-to. In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily Strong (she/they) walks you through exactly how to teach “Find It” from scratch—even if your dog has never done scent work before. You’ll get a step-by-step guide that…

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1325. Comedian Brian Donnelly Goes To The Dogs - Pot Is A Big Problem For Colorado Dogs 1:19:05

9d ago1:19:05

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A Dog and a Comic Walk Into A Bar Comedian Brian Donnelly has taken on a new job- as a dog owner. His MSPCA rescue pet named BT will soon be showing off his acting chops on the comedian's new web series called "StepFriendz." Listen Now Current Day Noah's Ark Rodolfo Almira and three friends have begun to build a replica of Noah's Ark. Apparently, A…

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Kate MacFall & Katherine McGill, discuss FWC’s possible rule changes for trapping

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Kate MacFall and Katherine McGill—longtime wildlife experts joining me for a discussion devoted to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), specifically, the FWC’s current effort to evaluate existing rules for wildlife trapping—address what for many may be the surprising prevalence of trapping in Florida. McGill and MacFall go o…

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#111 - Scent Work for Dogs: Enrichment That Supports the Whole Household 42:24

11d ago42:24

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Simple, flexible scent games that help your dog thrive—and give you a well-earned breather. If you’ve ever needed your dog to do something enriching without needing your full attention, or wanted to build your relationship through fun, sniffy games, this episode is your new best friend. In this week’s episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Allie…

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1324. Pet 'Speed Dating' and the The Chicken Lady. 1:19:03

16d ago1:19:03

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Once Upon A Flock Do Chickens make good pets? Lauren Scheuer thinks so. She got several chickens with plans of eventually eating them....until she named them. Now they're her pets, and she shares her house with them and a dog. Listen Now Man Retrieves Son's Finger From Dog's Stomach A Florida man gets criticized for his quick thinking after a caged…

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1323. "It's Me Or The Dog" - Dog Behaviorist Victoria Stilwell 1:19:32

22d ago1:19:32

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It's Me Or The Dog Dog Behaviorist Victoria Stilwell is back and debating the two schools of dog training. Do you really have to be mean to your pup to get him to do what you want? There's a change in the way we're getting our dogs to behave. Listen Now Ferrets Passed Off As Toy Poodles Shoppers may not be getting what they bargained for. Vendors a…

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From Panic to Purrs: Getting Unstuck with Canopy Cat Rescue 50:01

23d ago50:01

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Send us a text Sean from Canopy Cat Rescue takes us behind the scenes of an extraordinary mission—saving cats from towering trees across Washington State. As a professional arborist and mountain guide, Sean reveals how he and his partner Tom turned their climbing expertise into a specialized rescue organization that's saved nearly 8,000 feline live…

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Kari Bagnall, founder of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary

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Kari Bagnall–founder and executive director of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary, which offers permanent care to nearly 200 monkeys retired from laboratory research, who are former pets, or have been confiscated by the authorities—recalls the first monkey that entered her world, and forever altered her life. As part of this account, Bagnall describe…

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1322. How To Be A Cat Whisperer. Pet Cancer No Longer A Death Sentence. 1:19:12

29d ago1:19:12

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Cat Whisperer Self-proclaimed Cat Whisperer Mieshelle Nagelschneider shares her secrets to training cats. Yes, training cats! Believe it or not, Mieshelle says you can get a cat to do what you want. Listen Now Cancer Odds Did you know some breeds of dogs are predisposed to getting cancer? Dr. Gerald Post, founder of the Veterinary Cancer Center, is…

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Kelly McCormick and Glenn Maresca, co-founders of Florida Rescue Farm

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Kelly McCormick and Glenn Maresca–co-founders of Florida Rescue Farm, a sanctuary in Duette, FL, devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating, and housing pigs, goats, geese, chickens, ducks, cattle, other critters, and no less devoted to cultivating a strong educational presence—described the remote community of Duette, and what prompted them to settle the…

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Calm Your Reactive or Aggressive Dog with "Look at That" Training 31:19

1M ago31:19

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Text Me Your Questions Certified canine behaviorist Will Bangura shares a powerful force-free approach to help dogs with reactivity or aggression without using corrections or punishment. • Understanding that reactive behavior stems from anxiety, stress, and fear • Why corrections and punishment only suppress behavior without changing emotional stat…

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Cat Minds Decoded with Dr. Kristyn Vitale 53:49

1M ago53:49

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Send us a text Ever wondered what's really going on inside your cat's mind? Prepare to have your understanding of feline behavior completely transformed in this captivating conversation with Dr. Kristyn Vitale, a certified applied animal behaviorist and pioneering researcher in feline social cognition. Dr. Vitale dismantles the persistent myth that…

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1321. Anthony Eddy Will Freeze Dry Your Pets 1:19:42

1M ago1:19:42

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Freeze Dried Pets Don't want to honor your dearly departed pet by burying him in the backyard or putting her into an urn? How about freeze-drying your furry friend in their favorite position? That's the job of Anthony Eddy. He'll tell us how he got into the business of preserving pets. Listen Now Training iPad App Yes, there's an App for that! Trai…

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Peeing Pooches & Prolapsing Pythons: The Weird World of Pet Problems - Episode 206 32:22

1M ago32:22

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Send us a text Rewind back to Sunday 9-7-2003 (hour 2) In the episode you will hear Mark, Donna, Brad, & Jamie The difference between Italy and the USA Bruce listening on KFAB a mix breed dog is peeing on the carpet if not in her kennel. Mrs. Wilson listening in Westland Michigan. I have a baby squirrel that fell out of its nest. What should I do w…

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#110 - Q&A: Enrichment Strategies for Pets with Allergies 35:40

1M ago35:40

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Anyone who has a pet with allergies knows that it can be rough to create an enrichment strategy that fits their needs. Depending on the type and severity of that allergy there can be a lot of restrictions. In this episode, we discuss the allergy journies we've gone on with our own dogs and how we've created enrichment strategies around allergy rest…

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10 Critical Mistakes That Sabotage Your Dog Training (And How to Fix Them) 36:04

2M ago36:04

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Text Me Your Questions Support the show If you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website. Go here for Free Dog Training ArticlesBy Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP is a World Renowned Dog Behaviorist, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and a Fear Free Certified Professional with over 36 years of experience with the most difficult

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1320. More Wag, Less Bark - Dog Shoots Man 1:19:03

1M ago1:19:03

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The Very Entertaining Subject of Tick Removal It may not be the topic around the water-cooler, but tick removal can be a very important subject when your own pet gets one. Simply yanking them out could leave saliva with Lyme disease in your furry friend. Dogfather Joey Villani says put that cigarette down and listen to his tip. Listen Now More Wag,…

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Jocelyn Stokes and Katie Schuler, co-creators of “In Her Nature”

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Jocelyn Stokes and Katie Schuler—co-creators of “In Her Nature,” a new digital series carried on the YouTube channel for the longstanding PBS program, “Nature”—retrace the path that led each of them toward their present filmmaking careers, specializing in natural history documentaries. Over the course of sharing their histories, they each recount a…

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Why Does Your Dog Invade Personal Space? - Episode 205 32:19

2M ago32:19

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Send us a text Rewind back to Sunday 9-7-2003 (hour 1) In the episode you will hear Mark, Donna, Brad, Jamie, & Jason the intern Do you kiss your pets? Do you talk to them Kirby the stock tip cat Fact or Fiction A cat was given baby tylenol. That is a BAD thing. Kayla listening on KFAB - What can I put in my rat's cage? Are cedar chips bad? (spoile…

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#109 - Assessing Risk for the Safety Enrichment Category 56:55

2M ago56:55

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We're asked all the time about enrichment that isn't related to food. Well, here we are, folks! Today's episode is all about the safety category of enrichment. We'll discuss how to perform a risk assessment for your pet's enrichment strategy. You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet professionals, come hang out with us! We're hosting FREE…

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1319. Just How Smart Is Your Dog Or Cat? - Foul Play At Westminster 1:20:07

2M ago1:20:07

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Foul Play At Westminster There are allegations that a dog was poisoned at the world's most famous dog show. PETA is even being questioned, as they have pronounced their hatred for breed shows like Westminster. We'll find out what's going on behind the scenes. Listen Now Animalwise Just how smart is your dog or cat? It turns out that scientific rese…

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Leaf It Alone: A Cat Owner's Survival Guide to Houseplants 49:13

2M ago49:13

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Send us a text Ever brought home a beautiful houseplant only to discover your cat treating it like an all-you-can-eat buffet? You're not alone. The delicate balance between maintaining a green home and keeping our feline friends safe is something many pet parents struggle with. Hiss and Tell welcomes plant and pet specialist Anastasia from Leaf & P…

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Michael Schneider, founder of Pilots To The Rescue

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Michael Schneider, a pilot and founder of Pilots To The Rescue—which flies animals from shelters plagued by low rates of adoption (and, often, high rates of euthanasia), to rescues where foster or forever homes have been arranged—describes the career reinvention that preceded his taking flying lessons. Schneider remembers that, back then, like most…

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Stop Dog Jumping: A Positive Approach to Stopping Dog Jumping Without Punishment 22:54

2M ago22:54

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Text Me Your Questions Jumping behavior in dogs is completely manageable through positive reinforcement techniques rather than punishment-based methods that cause fear, pain, or intimidation. Using differential reinforcement, you can teach your dog to sit for greetings instead of jumping, creating a lasting behavior change that preserves your relat…

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#108 - Debbie Martin: The Behavior Specialist You Didn't Know You Needed 1:29:47

2M ago1:29:47

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What the heck is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior? Find out in this week's episode with Debbie Martin! Plus, sound sensitivities, risk assessments, and puppy socialization. Buckle up! You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet professionals, come hang out with us! We're hosting FREE PETPro Public Office Hours. We've got Q&As, …

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1318. Providing Protective Vests To Police Dogs - Pet Food Stamps 1:20:40

2M ago1:20:40

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Bullet-Proof Vests For Dogs As our canine friends have become integral members of many police forces, it is becoming more apparent for the need to suit them properly for the dangerous job. That's where Sandy Marcal comes in. She's raising funds to help afford the $1000 a-piece vests that protect our working dogs. Listen Now Pet Food Stamps In these…

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Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer”–12th Edition

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As we’ve done 11 times prior—spanning nearly four years–today’s program involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the show-length feature, “Ask The Trainer.” In each instance, listeners are invited to call or email questions about their dogs or cats, particularly involving behavioral issues or training concerns. …

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#107 - How to Better Support Clients 38:22

2M ago38:22

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This one's for the pet professionals! Clients are integral to what we do and that means we need to make sure they're well-supported throughout the journey. In this episode, we explore the foundations of exemplary client care, including some tips to help you better support your clients even more. You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet pr…

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1317. Cooking And Sharing Meals With Your Dog - Are You Talking "Baby Talk" To Your Pets? 1:20:36

2M ago1:20:36

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Cooking For Your Dog Why not cook something you and your dog can eat together? Nutritionist Gayle Pruitt joins us to discuss her book "The Dog Gone Good Cookbook" and share some of her favorite recipes. Listen Now Guppy Wingman Did you know guppies try to hang around uglier fish to improve their mating odds? And would you believe that someone actua…

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Dr. Alex Travis, director of Cornell Public Health and chair of the Department of Public & Ecosystem Health in the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

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Dr. Alex Travis–director of Cornell Public Health and chair of the Department of Public & Ecosystem Health in the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine—explains exactly what his extended job title involves, noting that he brings being both a veterinarian and PhD scientist to discharging his duties. Joining me on “Talking Animals” to dis…

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#106 - Dr. Kelly Ballantyne: Combating Caregiver Burden 1:09:08

2M ago1:09:08

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We've said it before and we'll say it again- it's hard to care for individuals who need specialized care, and that includes pets with behavior challenges! In this episode, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Kelly Ballantyne provides tips for combating caregiver burden, discusses the link between pain and behavior, and gives up-to-date infor…

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1316. Is It Okay To Let Your Pet Sleep in Bed With You? 1:20:49

2M ago1:20:49

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Sleeping With Your Cat While we all love to sleep with our animals - few of us actually get a restful night. Mikkel Becker (Dr. Marty Becker's daughter) has some tips on getting a good night's sleep again. Listen Now Pet Career Boom Many of those who lost their jobs during the recession are re-inventing themselves in the pet industry. After all, it…

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Bird Flu & Your Cat : What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know With Dr. Ann Hohenhaus 35:12

2M ago35:12

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Send us a text This episode addresses the recent concerns surrounding avian influenza and its potential effects on cats, offering vital information and practical advice for cat owners. We explore how avian influenza spreads, its symptoms, and essential steps pet owners can take to protect their feline companions. • Overview of avian influenza and i…

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Puppy Training, Socialization, Critical Stages of Development: Everything You Need to Know 2:40:44

3M ago2:40:44

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Text Me Your Questions Raising a puppy successfully relies heavily on early training and socialization, with the first year of a dog’s life setting the stage for their future behavior. The episode highlights the critical developmental stages of puppies, key socialization methods, the benefits of cooperative care training, and the importance of mode…

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#105 - But, Like, What Even Is Training, Anyway? 51:57

2M ago51:57

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We talk about training a lot. But, like, what even IS training? Does it have to involve a treat pouch and clicker? Or, perhaps, could it involve Allie bear crawling up a platform and nothing more? Check out today's episode to find out. You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet professionals, come hang out with us! We're hosting FREE PETPro…

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