Best Pet Harmony Animal Behavior and Training Podcasts (2025)

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#118 - Amber Quann: Biofeedback, Beer, & Backpacks 1:19:21

3h ago1:19:21

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What do biofeedback, brewery manners, and doggy backpacks have in common? Amber Quann, CEO and Head Trainer at Summit Dog Training, weaves them together beautifully in this episode of Enrichment for the Real World. Host Emily Strong and guest, Amber Quann dig into the nuances of dog relaxation, not just as a one-size-fits-all goal, but as a spectru…

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6 | How To Train Your Dog When Life is BUSY 10:49

12h ago10:49

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How to train your dog when life is BUSY Feeling overwhelmed trying to train your dog while juggling work, kids, and everything in between? In this episode of Hounding Harmony Dog Training, I'm tackling one of the biggest obstacles dog owners face—finding time for consistent training. Whether you’re raising a high-energy puppy or trying to help your…

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#117 - Training an Aggressive Dog Safely: The Ins and Outs of Protected Contact 44:01

1d ago44:01

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In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Allie Bender and Emily Strong chat about the use of protected contact including what it is (and no, it isn’t just putting up a gate or a fence), how to adjust your plan based on needs and progress, tips to avoid the temptation to rush, and advice to ensure that you’re not just relying on barriers to…

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5| How Having Dogs Prepared Us For Parenthood (Ft. Daniel Holbrook) 41:10

5d ago41:10

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Raising dogs before having kids gave us an unexpected crash course in parenting. In this episode, my husband and I talk about how training our dogs actually prepared us for life with our son, from nighttime potty breaks to boundary-setting and patience. We aren't perfect and neither are our dogs but we are constantly evolving and growing. If you’ve…

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#116 - Try It: Budget-Friendly Enrichment from Everyday Items 18:51

9d ago18:51

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When it comes to enrichment, we often think we need fancy tools, expensive toys, or complicated activities—but what if the best enrichment was sitting in your recycling bin? In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily Strong (she/they) shares how you can use everyday household items—yes, even your trash—to bring joy, engagement, and beh…

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4| Crate Training 101: How To Create A Safe Haven 9:44

12d ago9:44

9:44

In this episode of Hounding Harmony Dog Training, we dive into kennel training and why it is a vital skill for every dog. Whether you're raising a new puppy or trying to help your adult dog fit better into your life, you'll walk away with practical, actionable advice to help you feel more confident and connected with your dog. Resources Prefer to r…

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#115 - Present Over Perfect: Enrichment That Matters 1:02:09

15d ago1:02:09

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Episode Overview: Raise your hand if you've ever felt like you’re not doing enough for your pet. 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Whether you're a devoted pet parent or a seasoned pro, enrichment burnout is real—and it’s sneaky. In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily (she/they) and Pet Harmony Behavior Consultant Claire Horvat (she/her) explore how perfec…

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3| The #1 Mistake New Dog Owners Make (and How to Avoid It) 11:28

20d ago11:28

11:28

The #1 Mistake New Dog Owners Make (and How to Avoid It) There’s so much more to choosing the right dog than falling in love with a cute face. In this episode, I’m unpacking the one thing that could save you years of frustration—and why it matters way more than most people realize. Whether you’re in the thick of it with a dog who’s overwhelming you…

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#114 - Sami Griffin: Beyond Performative - Effective Gender Inclusivity for Pet Professionals 54:37

22d ago54:37

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What does gender inclusivity have to do with pet behavior consulting? (Spoiler: everything.) In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily Strong (she/they) chats with Sami Griffin (they/them), a cat and dog behavior consultant with a passion for creating safer, more inclusive spaces—for pets and their people. Sami helps us move beyond su…

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2| Why Your Dog Doesn’t Listen To You (Yet) 8:46

1M ago8:46

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Episode 2: Why Your Dog Doesn’t Listen To You (Yet) If it feels like your dog just isn’t listening, this episode is for you. I’m digging into what’s really going on when communication breaks down—and how a few simple shifts in how you interact can start changing everything. We’ll talk about the key elements your dog needs from you in order to under…

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1| What is Harmony & How YOU Can Start Building It Today 9:51

1M ago9:51

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Episode 1: What is Harmony & How to Start Building It Today In this first episode, I’m sharing what harmony really means when it comes to life with your dog—and why it matters more than you might think. I’ll also talk about a common challenge so many dog owners face and give you one simple step to start moving toward a more peaceful, connected rela…

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#113 - Q&A: Enrichment Overload- When Is It Too Much? 39:46

29d ago39:46

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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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Trailer 1:02

1M ago1:02

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Welcome to Hounding Harmony Podcast. Launching May 8, 2025. https://houndingharmony.podia.com/By Emily Holbrook

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#112 - Try It: Teach Your Dog "Find It" From Scratch 18:10

1M ago18:10

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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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#111 - Scent Work for Dogs: Enrichment That Supports the Whole Household 42:44

1M ago42:44

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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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#110 - Q&A: Enrichment Strategies for Pets with Allergies 36:00

2M ago36:00

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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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#109 - Assessing Risk for the Safety Enrichment Category 57:15

3M ago57:15

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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. Hey, fellow pet professional! Tired of reinventing the wheel…

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#108 - Debbie Martin: The Behavior Specialist You Didn't Know You Needed 1:30:07

3M ago1:30:07

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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. Hey, fellow pet professional! Tired of reinventing the wheel with every training plan? Join our 15-Minute…

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#107 - How to Better Support Clients 38:42

3M ago38:42

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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. Hey, f…

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#106 - Dr. Kelly Ballantyne: Combating Caregiver Burden 1:09:28

3M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

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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#105 - But, Like, What Even Is Training, Anyway? 52:17

4M ago52:17

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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. Hey, fellow pet professional! Tired of reinventing the wheel with e…

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#104 - Ayoka Bubar: Dog Sports as Enrichment 55:16

4M ago55:16

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Flyball, Agility, Tracking, Rally Obedience, Trick Titling, Conformation, Herding, Mondioring, Obedience, oh my! If you're into canine sports or looking to learn more about them, Ayoka is your person. Get ready to step into the world of R+ dog sports! You can find the full episode show notes here. Hey, fellow pet professional! Tired of reinventing …

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#103 - Adaptations for [Human] Accessibility 30:48

4M ago30:48

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Every human experiences and operates in the world in a unique way. That means that the way each person cares for their pet will be unique, too! So, how do we make adaptations for humans to successfully work with and enrich their pets? Tune in to this episode to find out! You can find the full episode show notes here. Hey, fellow pet professional! T…

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#102 - Gabrielle Johnson: Disability Justice in Animal Welfare 1:22:27

4M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

The animal training industry is typically on board with non-human learners being individuals and meeting those individuals where they are when it comes to training. But what about our human learners? In this episode, Gabrielle Johnson talks about how we can meet our human learners where they are and how to support disability justice in the animal w…

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#101 - How to Reduce Harm in Our Industry 46:38

5M ago46:38

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In this implementation episode, Allie and Emily delve deep into harm reduction within the pet professional industry. The discussion includes stories of Allie's Flight Cue skills, the importance of accountability, and the intricacies of managing difficult situations gracefully. Learn about the concepts of politeness versus consideration, the importa…

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#100 - Laura van Dernoot Lipsky: Trauma Stewardship for Pet Professionals 34:47

5M ago34:47

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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, the founder of the Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of 'Trauma Stewardship' and 'The Age of Overwhelm'. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss the importance of trauma stewardship and harm reduction. Laura shares insights on reframing self-care, the interconnectedn…

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#99 - Tiffany Holmes: Living with Pets with Behavior Challenges 51:26

5M ago51:26

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Living with a pet who has behavior challenges is a unique experience. It's hard, frustrating, and full of tears all while being lovely, funny, and wonderful. And, what we've found, is that you can't truly get it unless you've lived it. Today's guest, Pet Harmony's own Tiffany Holmes, gets it. In this episode, Tiffany discusses the good, the bad, th…

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#98 - Q&A: E-Collars 37:57

7M ago37:57

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We're wrapping up season 8 with another Q&A episode! In this episode, you'll hear Emily, Allie, and Ellen talk about: E-collars, and vibration collars, and what's the difference Nuance Emily's million-dollar Shark Tank idea You can find the full episode show notes here. Hey, fellow pet professional! Tired of reinventing the wheel with every trainin…

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#97 - How to Tell if Your Dog Enjoys Going to Daycare 24:22

7M ago24:22

24:22

Last week, we heard from Renato Zanetti with Isa Daduato translating, and one of the topics we discussed was how to make dog daycares enriching. This week we’re going to dive further into how to tell if your dog enjoys going to daycare and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk …

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#96 - Renato Zanetti with Isa Dadauto: How to Make Dog Daycares Enriching 1:27:54

7M ago1:27:54

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We're excited to bring you an extra special interview episode this week! In our first bi-lingual episode, we are joined by Renato Zanetti, a Zootechnician who has a master's degree in veterinary medicine and animal welfare. He is a Brazilian pioneer in the use of management, free of aversive and punitive stimuli, focusing on the emotions of animals…

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#95 - How to Identify Your Own Ladder of Escalation 27:44

8M ago27:44

27:44

Last week we heard from Ryan Cartlidge and one of the topics we discussed was Building Community Through Crucial Conversations. This week we’re going to dive further into how to identify your own ladder of escalation and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: The single b…

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#94 - Ryan Cartlidge: Building Community through Crucial Conversations 1:43:23

8M ago1:43:23

1:43:23

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Ryan Cartlidge, the founder of the Animal Training Academy, ATA. He has been working internationally since 2007, as a professional trainer across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the US. He now works with both teams and individual trainers around the world, supporting those who work with both dom…

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#93 - When You Can’t Be Your Own Consultant 29:56

8M ago29:56

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Last week we heard from Thea Harting and one of the topics we discussed was Rabbit Speed Dating. This week we’re going to dive further into When You Can’t Be Your Own Consultant and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: When should you and when shouldn’t you be your own …

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#92 - Thea Harting: Rabbit Speed Dating 1:20:49

8M ago1:20:49

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Thea Harting, also known as the Badass Bunny Rescuer, is a rabbit behavior consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. Thea is passionate about improving companion rabbit well-being and welfare, focusing on pair bonding, enrichment, low-stress handling techniques, and cooperative care. As an active volunteer for shelters and rescues for over a decade, her fa…

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#91 - Transform Your Relationships Through Good-Faith Conversations 49:04

8M ago49:04

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Last week we heard from Tiffany Chen and one of the topics we discussed was Empathy, Education, and Efficiency in Social Media. This week we’re going to dive further into transforming your relationships through good-faith conversations and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk …

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#90 - Tiffany Chen: Empathy, Education, and Efficacy in Social Media 56:05

9M ago56:05

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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Tiffany Chen, the owner and founder of Pawsistant, LLC, a business dedicated to helping dog professionals grow their businesses via social media and content marketing. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Tiffany talk about: Why social media marketing isn’t usually the best thing to try t…

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#89 - 5 Tips for Successful Puppy-Raising 30:34

9M ago30:34

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Last week we heard from Scotti Harvey and one of the topics we discussed was being a mindful puppy-raiser. This week we’re going to dive further into successful puppy raising and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Babies, and also, puppies It’s unrealistic for puppies…

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#88 - Scotti Harvey: How to be a Mindful Puppy-Raiser 1:24:26

9M ago1:24:26

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In today's interview episode, we're joined by Scotti Harvey. Scotti specializes in canine neonatal development and learning. Through her studies on puppy socialization, Scotti strives to mitigate behavioral issues through the careful implementation of strategic early-life experiences. By focusing on developing processing, coping, and communication …

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#87 - Corinne Collier: Creating Connections 46:06

9M ago46:06

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To help us kick off Season 8 of Enrichment for the Real World, we're joined by our very own Corinne Collier, a behavior consultant and Client Experiences Manager at Pet Harmony. In this episode you're going to hear Emily and Corinne talk about: Corinne and Emily fangirling over our own team Leadership and teaching aren’t zero-sum games Connection i…

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#86 - Q&A: Indoor Enrichment Activities Ideas 54:30

11M ago54:30

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Can you believe that we're wrapping up Season 7? In this Q&A Episode, we're diving in and answering your excellent questions. In this episode, you'll hear Allie, Emily, and Ellen talk about: Go to Enrichment Ideas for bad weather days Cheap, apartment-friendly foraging activities All things chewing You can find the episode show notes here. Hey, fel…

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#85 - Building Safe Spaces for Humans 45:58

11M ago45:58

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Last week we heard from Kassidi Jones and one of the topics we discussed was Antiracism in Animal Welfare. This week we dive further into Building Safe Spaces for Humans and the implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and I talk about: How humans are animals too Safety vs. comfort Implicit biases are a th…

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#84 - Kassidi Jones: Antiracism in Animal Welfare 55:33

11M ago55:33

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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Kassidi Jones. Kassidi is a sixth-year Ph.D. candidate in African American Studies and English at Yale and the content creator behind the Instagram account @gingers_naps, which explores the relationship and history between Black Americans and animals. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and …

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#83 - Enrichment for Shelters 42:31

12M ago42:31

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Last week, we heard from Mara Velez, and one of the topics we discussed was how BEAR can help shelters. This week, we're going to dive further into enrichment for shelters and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Emily's love language, which I don't love sometimes Accep…

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#82 - Mara Velez: How BEAR Can Help Shelters 1:05:26

12M ago1:05:26

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In this week's interview episode, we're so excited to have Mara Velez return to talk about the Shelter Playgroup Alliance's programs, and the newest addition, BEAR, Behavior & Enrichment Academy and Resources. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Mara talk about: SPA’s programs, and how they all fit together Cultivating company culture t…

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#81 - How to do a Sound Preference Test 31:37

12M ago31:37

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Last week we heard from Eileen Anderson, and one of the topics we discussed was understanding sound sensitivities and phobias. This week, we're going to dive further into how to do a sound preference test, and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: How dog snoring is the …

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#80 - Eileen Anderson: Understanding Sound Sensitivities & Phobias 1:22:17

1y ago1:22:17

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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Eileen Anderson. Eileen does an outstanding job of striving for accuracy while making space for personal experience and anecdotal evidence. Eileen brings expertise in music, sound and acoustics to the dog training world. In this week's episode you'll hear Emily and Eileen talk about: When it comes t…

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#79 - If It Can Have an Effect, It Can Have a Side Effect 33:16

1y ago33:16

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Last week, we heard from Kim Rose and one of the topics we discussed was what behavior consulting can learn from nutrition. This week, we're going to dive further into if it can have an effect, it can have a side effect, and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Relay ra…

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#78 - Kim Rose: What Behavior Consulting Can Learn From Nutrition 1:11:44

1y ago1:11:44

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In this week's interview episode, we're reaching beyond the animal care industry and speaking with Kim Rose, a dually certified diabetes care & education specialist and nutrition support clinician who blends evidenced-based practice with lived experience and cultural inclusivity. There is so much we can learn from other fields when it comes to care…

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#77 - How to Evaluate Your Environment for Behavioral Impact 29:47

1y ago29:47

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In this week's implementation episode, Allie and Emily dive further into evaluating your environment for behavioral impact and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this episode, you'll hear Allie and Emily talk about: How our pet's senses aren't necessarily better or worse, just different Bunny bathroom habits Big Boy Oso fit…

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#76 - Katenna Jones: Build a Better Relationship With Your Cat 1:29:55

1y ago1:29:55

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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Katenna Jones. Katenna has a breadth of animal care and welfare experience under her belt, from shelter work to cruelty investigation, and for this episode, we're ecstatic Katenna agreed to talk about cats! In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Katenna talk about: New ways of thinking abou…

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