Best Clicker Training Podcasts (2025)

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

24d ago50:38

50:38

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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Service Dog FRAUD - LIARS! 21:03

4d ago21:03

21:03

Regarding people who try to "beat the system"

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Episode 262: A Feedback Loop About Feedback Loops 39:31

7d ago39:31

39:31

Chris is in the editing (and possibly scrapping-and-starting-over) phase of his upcoming ABMA workshop "Your Feedback Loop: Evolving the Way We Give Feedback to Peers," so he decided to reach out to one of the smartest feedbackers around - Ari Bailey - and see how their notes compared when she was given the assignment to jot down what she considere…

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

10d ago59:27

59:27

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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What YOU Can Do to Protect Wildlife with Mike Rodgers 1:29:04

10d ago1:29:04

1:29:04

In this episode, sit down with Mike Rodgers—an amazing wildlife educator who works for the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center in Palm City, Florida. Conservation is a key piece of our business mission at Parrot Stars. And while we tend to focus our education and fundraising mostly on Parrots, we want to do what we can to support wildlife of all kinds. …

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Puppy Training & End Goals 43:24

11d ago43:24

43:24

What you do with your puppy depends on what you want when your puppy is grown.

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Episode 261: Is Your Animal Doing What You Want? (TEC Talk Throwback to The Official Chris Jenkins Super Simplified Guide to Behavior™) 43:02

14d ago43:02

43:02

It's consulting time! Chris is back at the Little Rock Zoo working with a team of eight trainers from around the zoo to get everyone working with people and animals they don't normally get a chance to, with the hopes that it might help them be better "training trainers" for new staff in the future! This has meant a lot of conversations about how yo…

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Socialization Mistakes 24:30

18d ago24:30

24:30

The main socialization mistakes we see.

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Podcast Postbag- Your questions answered with Katrina Per-Carruthers 51:48

18d ago51:48

51:48

We consider your questions on: Hunter training- balance and more Choice vs Structure in training Listening to horses Reinforcers failing Techniques we stole from dog trainers X-species training

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Episode 260: The Guinea Pigs Have Arrived! (with Hayley Dougherty and Taylor LaTulipe, Natural Encounters, Inc.)) 39:20

21d ago39:20

39:20

Chris and Ari share two microphones with their newest coworkers, Hayley Dougherty and Taylor LaTulipe! Hayley and Taylor share their immediate feelings after their first interviews, get quizzed to see how much they know about the show sections they started learning less than 2 days ago, reflect on how they felt coming out of their first interviews,…

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What You Need to Know About Grooming and Boarding Your Bird 1:03:17

24d ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Thinking about taking that much needed vacation but don’t know what to do about your Parrot while you’re gone? Or maybe you’ve been wondering about whether to get a beak trim? There can be a lot of risks and hazards to consider when it comes to these topics. Learn how to keep your bird safe and healthy through proper grooming and appropriate boardi…

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Episode 129 - uncontrolled behaviour in the yard & training multiple dogs 37:51

25d ago37:51

37:51

This is a slight bonanza of a wandering episode, where I waffle about prepping for our upcoming litter, woes around tick products, why it's a useful training opportunity to have a dog which is highly aroused... in your yard and how to train many dogs at once. It's a bit all over the place and it's got something for everyone. Sort of.…

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Can Service Dogs Still Be Dogs? 21:30

25d ago21:30

21:30

Can Service Dogs Still Be Dogs? explores the balance between a service dog's working role and their ability to enjoy a fulfilling, happy life. While service dogs have important jobs, they should still be allowed to experience play, relaxation, and bonding with their handlers. Blog on this episode - https://hopeservicedogs.org/blog/can-service-dogs-…

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World Horse Welfare Webinar Unanswered Questions 20:48

26d ago20:48

20:48

If you didn't catch the webinar you can do so at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd-rr-4HLVY Thanks to those who asked some brilliant questions.

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Episode 259: Okay - I'm Going to Get a Degree, Then I'm Going to Come Back and Run This Place (with Kimm Hunt, International Animal Training Certification Board) 1:02:02

28d ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Ari sits down with Kimm Hunt, President of the International Animal Training Certification Board (IATCB), to dive into the IATCB certification exam—how it’s developed, maintained, and what it means for animal trainers. They also explore Kimm’s work with shelter dogs, tackling tough topics like behavioral euthanasia and the importance of understandi…

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Let’s Talk About Sex (and Spay/Neuter): Demystifying Dog Reproduction 20:20

1M ago20:20

20:20

In this refreshingly honest episode, Victoria from Service Dog Success dives nose-first into the not-so-talked-about world of dog reproduction. From heat cycles and hormone development to when (and why) you shouldn’t rush into spaying and neutering, she breaks down what every responsible dog owner should know. Expect humor, science, personal anecdo…

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Episode 258: Don't Panic! Let Your Weird Flagg Fly! (with Josh Flagg, Natural Encounters, Inc.) 36:43

1M ago36:43

36:43

Chris is off at the AZA mid-year meeting, so Ari is joined by NEI Senior Trainer Josh Flagg for this episode! They dive into the challenges and joys of being the new person on a zoo team. From making new staff feel safe and welcome to knowing when (and when not) to let your "weird flag" fly, Josh and Ari explore ways to set teams up for success. Th…

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Episode 128 - enjoying the journey and structuring your training on blinds 30:37

1M ago30:37

30:37

I talk about prioritising your enjoyment of the actual activity of working your dog in the field, separate to any achievements, goals or objectives. It's not about the destination, it's about the journey. I also talk about the importance of splitting your training and structuring your work with blinds. Be a lumper and not a splitter. Finally, we've…

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Positivity & Thick Blood 24:38

1M ago24:38

24:38

Positivity in life AND dog training. Along with doctor update and thoughts on it.

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Honoring the No, Shaping the Yes with Dr. Susan Friedman [Episode 250] 1:02:07

1M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Podcast Synopsis In this milestone episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge is joined once again by the incredible Dr. Susan G. Friedman—a leading expert in behavioral science and animal training. A returning guest every 50th episode, Susan brings her extensive knowledge and decades of experience to discuss the evolving r…

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4 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Bird 1:13:42

1M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

In this episode, we'll talk about all of the details that you need to consider before bringing home a bird. We all know birds are cute—but taking home a Parrot companion is a huge commitment. Our Parrot Stars philosophy is to always prioritize the bird's health, safety, and overall well being. That means sitting down with every prospective bird own…

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We all make mistakes 22:24

1M ago22:24

22:24

In my equine scent work session with Rum this week, I made a mistake that really highlighted the need for an errorless approach. He indicated on the wrong container, the blank without odour (in theory) and my instinct, was to offer no reinforcement, and redirect him to the search. Not really an errorless approach. In an errorless framework, we don’…

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Episode 257: What Does Goal-Based Enrichment Look Like For People? 28:32

1M ago28:32

28:32

Chris once again ambushes Ari with a surprise topic for discussion, thanks to a great email we received: now that the definition of "enrichment for animals" has evolved, what might "modern, goal-based enrichment" look like for the humans we work alongside in the professional animal care field? We chat about the staff-driven professional development…

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Episode 256: What Do Great Trainers Actually DO? (with Steve Martin, Natural Encounters, Inc.) 34:28

2M ago34:28

34:28

Ari and Chris steal a bit of time out of a busy day to chat with NEI's Steve Martin to follow up on last week's episode and talk about the practical, observable, and trainable behaviors that we see great trainers do. Focusing both on skills people can build in themselves and help build in others, the trio talks about meeting people where they're at…

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ACE Free Work and the Art of Canine Observation with Sarah Fisher [Episode 249] 59:18

2M ago59:18

59:18

In part two of our engaging conversation with Sarah Fisher, renowned canine and equine behavior advisor and co-founder of Animal Centred Education (ACE), we dive even deeper into the transformative power of ACE Free Work. Sarah shares extraordinary insights from her decades of experience, explaining how detailed observations, movement analysis, and…

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What Makes a Parrot a Parrot? 1:09:19

2M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

In this episode, we dive into the topic of parrot biology. As biologists ourselves, this is our jam so prepare yourself as we cover Parrot geography, anatomy, physiology, intelligence, and more. Parrots are an absolutely fascinating group of birds with an abundance of unique characteristics. It’s fun to just learn about them, however for all the Pa…

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Episode 127 - using launchers and control at the flush 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

In this episode I waffle in response to a listener's question about using bird launchers and control at the flush of game.By Jo Laurens

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Safety at your VET office 36:45

2M ago36:45

36:45

How to keep your dog safe at the veterinarian office.

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Episode 255: Grab Your Trowel, We're Cultivating Trainers! 49:12

2M ago49:12

49:12

With Chris busy being immersed in our Immersion Workshop, Ari is joined once more by Adam Geltz (Senior Trainer, Natural Encounters, Inc.) to discuss a listener email asking us to share some thoughts about cultivating great animal trainers. They start by talking about setting up strong antecedents to foster a safe environment for learning, move on …

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Episode 126 - ticks, unfixable things and plans for the future 32:25

2M ago32:25

32:25

This episode is an assortment of amazingly interesting things. It's like a box of Quality Street, only with a lot of The Purple Ones.By Jo Laurens

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The fix starts with you: in conversation with Katrina Per-Carruthers 1:01:49

2M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

In this episode my friend and colleague Katrina Per-Carruthers unpick some training fails and discuss solutions that are horse centred. Mounting block problems, fence refusal and unwillingness to go forward were in our sights this time. If you have topics you'd like us to cover then do drop me a message. Katrina Per-Carruthers lives in British Colu…

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Episode 254: Changing Jobs and Continuing Connections (with Ramon Castillo, St. Augustine Alligator Farm) 45:18

2M ago45:18

45:18

Chris and Ari sit down with Ramon Castillo, who Ari first connected with through NEI’s work with Bearizona Wildlife Park—when he reached out to chat about reptile training! They discuss his time at Bearizona, his transition to The St. Augustine Alligator Farm, and how he’s working to make animal programs more accessible in both English and Spanish.…

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Sarah Fisher’s Journey into Animal Centred Education [Episode 248] 48:05

2M ago48:05

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In part one of this compelling two-part episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, we are honored to welcome Sarah Fisher, a renowned canine and equine behavior advisor, educator, and co-founder of Animal Centred Education (ACE). With nearly 30 years of experience working with animals, Sarah has dedicated her career to helping trainers, caregi…

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2025: A BIG Year at Parrot Stars 52:29

2M ago52:29

52:29

To start off the much anticipated third season of our Parrot Stars Podcast, we wanted to give an overview of all the exciting things we have planned for the store in 2025! We are beyond excited to be starting our monthly educational classes, free to the public, to spread as much parrot information out there to anyone who will listen. Stay in touch …

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Episode 253: Ego, Influence, and "Extreme Ownership" 58:15

2M ago58:15

58:15

With Ari out conferencing in Tennessee, Chris is joined by fellow NEI'er Adam Geltz to talk about their takeaways from Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babbin. They chat about the importance of recognizing when your ego gets in the way of making decisions that are best for the team, how vulnerability and…

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Episode 125 - a dog which is under control in training, but not in trials? 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

A quah episode (question and answer) about a dog who is under good control in training scenarios - but out of control, in trials.By Jo Laurens

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Cooperative Care aka how to make handling your dog easier 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

Nail trims, medications, grooming - it can be so much easier once you and your dog have a relationship based on trust and cooperation. Here is how to get it.

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Episode 252: Accelerate Your Growth Arc (with Adam Geltz and Shay Gruman, Natural Encounters, Inc.) 44:00

3M ago44:00

44:00

With Chris busy teaching at NEI's Professional Contemporary Animal Training and Management Workshop, Ari gets some coworker support and is joined by special co-host Adam Geltz and returning guest Shay Gruman! The three talk about how they've each been working on their personal and professional growth outside of NEI, reflecting on how breaking goals…

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Episode 124 - Lining 41:41

3M ago41:41

41:41

In this episode, I talk about the skill and concept which is 'lining'. I introduce my new course (creatively called 'Lining') - which you can get a discount on using code Lining30By Jo Laurens

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Why clicker training might not be my go to with new equine clients 16:46

3M ago16:46

16:46

I don't always recommend clicker training as a first option when I start working with a new client. Why? Well take a listen as I talk through a specific example and explain ways that I might add some R+ based training without the pressure of the trainer carrying food and having to be great at timing and mechanics. How do I square this with working …

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Chris Jenkins on Leadership, Learning, and Moving the Needle [Episode 247] 58:47

3M ago58:47

58:47

In this episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, Ryan Cartlidge welcomes back Chris Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer of Natural Encounters, Inc. (NEI). Chris has spent decades in the field of animal training and behavior management, working with zoos, theme parks, and professional organizations worldwide. As a leader in animal training educa…

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Clickers & Puppy Training 45:25

3M ago45:25

45:25

Our puppies are heading home - clickers charged and ready to learn! Here is some key info on starting your puppies training right.

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Episode 251: If All You Do Is Grind, When Do You Have Time To Improve? (with Ryan Cartlidge, Animal Training Academy) 1:16:00

3M ago1:16:00

1:16:00

Chris is joined by fellow podcaster and all around amazing Kiwi, Ryan Cartlidge, founder of Animal Training Academy! Ryan chats about how a desire for better work-life balance led to exploring non-zoo jobs beyond consulting, how a friend with a recording studio led to ATA's first online course, why it's important for people in the field to "keep th…

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Episode 250: From Timid Fans to Lifelong Friends (with Ken Ramirez, Steve Martin, Susan Friedman, and Tim Sullivan) 1:51:14

3M ago1:51:14

1:51:14

HAPPY 250TH EPISODE, TEC TALK! To celebrate this fun landmark, Ari and Chris are joined by four amazing people who've had a huge impact on us and our field: Ken Ramirez (Karen Pryor Clicker Training), Steve Martin (Natural Encounters, Inc.), Susan Friedman (Behavior Works), and Tim Sullivan (Brookfield Zoo Chicago)! Our guests talk about how they a…

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