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Worry Less, Wag More: The Behavior Vets Podcast Ferdie Yau
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Dog trainer and biologist Ferdie Yau (MA, CPDT-KA) talks about treating difficult behavior cases and interviews the leading experts in the animal training world. The podcast is intended to show pet caretakers how to embrace science, kindness, and compassion to help their pets like dogs, cats, and other companion animals with challenging behavior issues. Listeners will learn how the team at Behavior Vets inspires people to dive deeper into the animal's experience to help them thrive, while also supporting and coaching their human caretakers.
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Patricia McConnell (PhD, CAAB): What Can I Do to Make My Dog Less Afraid?
The legendary Patricia McConnell stops by to discuss human-animal relationships and how she creates a sense of safety and security for dogs. We talk about her life's mission and how her own personal trauma has shaped her work. Her courage, compassion, and energy is an inspiration to all of us. Her life's mission to improve human-animal relationshipsThe relationship between security and resilienceHow to create a sense of safety & securitySafe spacesWriting a mystery novelPatricia McCo...
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Amanda Gagnon (MS, CDBC, CPDT) on the History on Controlling Dogs
In this episode, anthrozoologist Amanda Gagnon examines the history of controlling dogs and the things we do in Western culture to keep dogs in their place and under control. We discuss:What is anthrozoology?Brief history of humans controlling dogs and why do we do it? (this gets a little dark)Controlling dog behaviorLetting dogs be dogsAdvocating for more dog-friendly public spacesAmanda's bio:Amanda Gagnon is an anthrozoologist, dog behavior consultant, and dog trainer. Amanda is the founde...
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Dr. Sheila Segurson (DVM, DACVB): Building Better Shelter Behavior Programs with Maddie's Fund
In this episode, Dr. Sheila Segurson discusses how she builds shelter behavior programs drawing on her multifaceted experience as a shelter veterinarian, shelter veterinary behaviorist, dog trainer, foster caregiver, volunteer, consultant, and educator. We discuss:Maddie's Fund and its missionHow trauma effects behaviorEssential components of a sound shelter behavior program Understanding the unique personality and needs of a dogMaddie's University Camp Maddie eventDr. Sheila Segurson's ...
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Interactive and Therapeutic Play for Shelter Dogs with Dr. Elizabeth Congdon and Dr. Jessica Owens
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Congdon and Dr. Jessica Owens describe how play therapy reduced salivary cortisol levels in shelter dogs and improved behavioral responses and emotional regulation. We discuss:Study design with Calmr dog toys and goalsHow play with improved relationships and wellness for shelter dogsSpecial design of Camlr toy mimics preyHow cortisol affects behaviorThoughts on developing programs for shelters involving play therapyDr. Elizabeth Congdon's bio and links:Dr. Eliza...
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Dr. Paula Croxson (PhD): How Emotions Affect the Formation of Memories
In this episode, Dr. Paula Croxson shares insights into the formation of memories, the impact of stress and trauma on memories, and how we can change learned associations from traumatic memories. We discuss:Different types of memoriesMemories and the sense of selfThe effect of stress and trauma on memoriesHardwiring of fear memoriesMaking traumatic memories more vulnerable to changeDr. Croxson's bio:Paula Croxson, PhD is a behavioral and cognitive neuroscientist, science communicator and stor...
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Dr. Marsha Penner (PhD, KPA-CTP) on the Neuroscience of Impulse Control
In this episode, Dr. Marsha Penner delves into the neuroscience behind impulse control, why adolescent dogs notoriously struggle with it, and what we can do about it. We discuss:How reconnecting with her Native American heritage reaffirmed the way she works with animalsDifferent types of impulse controlHow adolescent brains developFinding more compassion and patience for the unruly adolescent dogHow trust can improve impulse controlDr. Penner's bio:Dr. Marsha Penner is a behavioral neuroscien...