Coffee with the Critters

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Coffee with the Critters focuses on topics related to working with animals in the field of behavior, behavior modification, training, and enrichment using the science known as Applied Behavior Analysis. Our content focuses on working with various species of animals, including companions, zoo animals, and wildlife ambassadors. Tune in every week for a new topic!

  1. hace 17 h

    Two Minutes to Better Behavior!

    Training does not have to be long, complicated, or overwhelming to make a difference. In this episode, we’ll talk about how short, intentional training moments can help prevent behavior problems, modify unwanted behavior, build trust, and give animals clearer ways to get what they need. Whether you work with animals professionally or share your home with them, the animals under our care are learning from you every day. Let’s make those moments count.

    35 min

  2. 22 jun

    Have You Ever Delayed Veterinary Care Because of Stress?

    We are discussing animal stress in relation to quality care. This could include veterinary care, grooming, socialization and more.

    28 min

  3. 16 jun

    Building Confidence Through Enrichment: From Hesitation to Exploration

    We are continuing our conversation on empowering animals. We’ll look at how purposeful enrichment can help animals that find people, proximity, or touch stressful and how confidence can keep growing between training sessions. Join me to learn what hesitation looks like and how to design enrichment that encourages exploration, choice, and success.

    33 min

  4. 7 jun

    Building Confidence

    Confidence is not something we demand from animals. It is something we teach. We’ll look at how fear can show up in different ways, why labels can limit what we see, and how training can help animals move from avoidance to participation through clarity, predictability, choice, and reinforcement.

    29 min

  5. 19 may

    Labels Don’t Solve Behavior Problems

    Before we label an animal as aggressive, stubborn, anxious, hormonal, difficult, or “just being bad,” we need to understand what the behavior is doing for the animal and what the animal may be learning from us. In this live-stream, we will take a powerful look at the definition of a label, and explain why using them hinders changing behavior concerns.

    15 min

  6. 11 may

    If We Can’t Describe Behavior, We Can’t Change It

    Behavior problems do not happen for no reason. Before we label an animal as aggressive, stubborn, anxious, hormonal, difficult, or “just being bad,” we need to understand what the behavior is doing for the animal and what the animal may be learning from us. In this live-stream, we will take a powerful look at why behavior matters, how animals learn from their environment, and why we may accidentally reinforce the very behaviors we are trying to stop.

    25 min

  7. 27 abr

    Q&A with Lara

    Lara answers followers questions about behavior, training, and enrichment!

    25 min

  8. 27 abr

    Calm is a Skill: Teaching Regulation, Not Suppression

    In this live episode of Coffee with the Critters, we’re breaking down what it actually means to build calm behavior, not suppress it. We’ll explore: • Why many behavior concerns are actually regulation problems • The difference between suppressing behavior and teaching calm • How to identify and reinforce observable calm behavior • What to measure if you want calm to become reliable If you’ve ever struggled with reactivity, overstimulation, or an animal that “can’t settle,” this conversation will change how you approach it.

    28 min
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Coffee with the Critters focuses on topics related to working with animals in the field of behavior, behavior modification, training, and enrichment using the science known as Applied Behavior Analysis. Our content focuses on working with various species of animals, including companions, zoo animals, and wildlife ambassadors. Tune in every week for a new topic!

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    The Animal Behavior Center
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    31
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © The Animal Behavior Center
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Coffee with the Critters

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