Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast

Susan Light

Susan Light, a Los Angeles-based Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, launched this podcast as Doggy Dojo in 2021 (name changed in 2025). The show brings together a diverse range of experts, including: Veterinarians Veterinary Behaviorists Dog Trainers Pet Industry Professionals The discussions aim to provide pet parents around the world with the latest best practices in dog and cat welfare, ensuring they have access to valuable insights and effective techniques to enhance their relationship with their furry family members.

  1. -1 j

    Enlightened Pet Behavior Turns 1! Q&A with Monte Light

    Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast with Susan and her special guest, editor, podcast producer, and husband Monte Light. In this episode, Susan answers common dog and cat behavior questions and shares insights every pet parent wants to know about raising happy, healthy pets. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host or any of the guests. Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com.  Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

    32 min
  2. 23 juin

    Pet First Aid with Aubrey Oiller

    I’m Aubrey, a Certified Pet First Aid Instructor, and I work with pet professionals who want to feel properly prepared — not just hopeful that they’ll know what to do.   I’ve supported dog walkers, groomers, trainers, pet sitters and daycare teams to build practical, real-world skills they can rely on when it matters most. No fluff, no scare tactics... just clear, straightforward training that helps you stay calm and take action. Because this work is built on trust. And part of that trust is knowing you can handle the unexpected. If you’ve ever thought, “I should probably learn this properly,” this is your sign.  ​ My qualifications include an Associates Degree in Animal Agriculture (ASc), Certified Pet First Aid Instructor, and a Certificate in Education and Training. I have previously ran my own successful reactive dog specialist walking business for 3 years, as well as previous work on farms, animal adoptions agent, and being a college/university lecturer. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests.  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / Ready.gov: The official U.S. government preparedness site outlines how to safely evacuate and shelter household pets. https://www.ready.gov/pets Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC provides essential guidelines for keeping pets safe during emergencies and handling health risks. https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/emergency-preparedness/index.html U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): The USDA provides regulatory information, disaster preparedness, and links to federal standards. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal-care/emergency-programs American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): As the nation’s leading veterinary medical organization, the AVMA offers step-by-step guides for everyday emergencies like heatstroke, CPR, and choking. https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/emergencycare/first-aid-tips-pet-owners American Red Cross: The Red Cross is the premier national nonprofit for disaster-relief training and certifications. https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cat-dog-first-aid.html Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com.  Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

    33 min
  3. 9 juin

    Stubborn Dogs with Michelle Pennarola

    Michelle Pennarola is a dog trainer and behavior specialist, holding a certificate in training and counseling from the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, and is also a Fear-Free Certified Professional. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and began her career as an environmental educator, caring for and training non-releasable wildlife for educational programs in schools. Today, Michelle lives and works in York, Pennsylvania, where she owns Modern Manners Dog Training. She specializes in helping dogs with reactivity, resource guarding, and stranger-directed aggression, using a compassionate, reward-based approach to create lasting behavior change. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host or any of the guests.  Michelle's Website: https://modernmannersdogtraining.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmannersdogtraining/  Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com.  Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

    38 min
  4. 26 mai

    Separation Anxiety with Malena DeMartini

    Malena DeMartini is on a mission to make the world a better place for dogs who panic when left alone — one calm goodbye at a time. A Certified Trainer and Behavior Consultant with over two decades of experience, Malena is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work with separation anxiety. She’s the author of two celebrated books, the creator of the widely respected online course Mission: POSSIBLE, and the founder of a global certification program for skilled dog professionals who want to dive deep into this challenging yet hopeful work. Malena’s approach blends heart and science, offering real-world hope to dogs and their people through humane, effective strategies. Whether she’s mentoring professionals, speaking at conferences, or cheering on dog guardians through the tough days, her passion is clear: helping every dog feel safe being home alone. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests.  More resources and support can be found at malenademartini.com Book: Separation Anxiety In Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices https://a.co/d/034rmQsd Book: Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs https://a.co/d/03SKdpGX  Online, self-paced course for guardians!  https://malenademartini.com/possible  Mission: POSSIBLE! Online Course Discount Code: LightSA26 Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com.  Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

    38 min
  5. 12 mai

    Healthy Dog Play with Karen B. London, PhD.

    Karen B. London, Ph.D. is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in canine play and in the evaluation and treatment of serious behavior problems in domestic dogs, including aggression. She began working with dogs in 1997, and has spent years working with clients in one-on-one consultations in addition to teaching group training classes, and giving seminars about canine ethology for trainers, veterinary and shelter staff, and the public.She received her B.S. in Biology from UCLA and her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied the defensive behavior of neotropical social wasps, and a nesting association between two species of wasps. Her research and scholarly publications cover such diverse topics as interactions between species that live together, defensive and aggressivebehavior, evolution of social behavior, communication within and between species, learning, and parental investment.Karen is an award-winning author of eight books on dog training and behavior, five of them co-authored with her mentor, Patricia B. McConnell, PhD. Her most personal book is Treat Everyone Like a Dog: How a Dog Trainer’s World View Can Improve Your Life. She writes the animal column, called The London Zoo, for the Arizona Daily Sun, wrote the behavior and training columns for many years for The Bark Magazine, and blogs for Kinship.com. Her most recent book is My Dog’s Mystery Adventure: And Other Stories from a Canine Behaviorist and Dog Trainer.Karen lives with her husband in Flagstaff, Arizona, where they raised their two sons. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University, where she has taught tropical field courses in Nicaragua and Costa Rica called “Tropical Forest Ecology and Conservation” and a class for freshman about the importance of insects to society called “Sex, Bugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll”.Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. Here are the links to Karen B. London PhD. Books and Socials:https://www.dogwise.com/my-dog-s-mystery-adventure-and-other-stories-from-a-canine-behaviorist-and-dog-trainer/?srsltid=AfmBOoqfZ8acpo9-nLliZAgDfQ4eFmypWuxPwitdRmvE_qjWY1mn_F82https://www.dogwise.com/treat-everyone-like-a-dog-how-a-dog-trainers-world-view-can-improve-your-life/?srsltid=AfmBOoqq1YqJ-iTsXcoK7BZFylwMq-I3o0pbYrPj3Kx2uy2L3JtbJc1lhttps://www.amazon.com/Cows-Ants-Termites-Revealing-Newspaper/dp/1952960029/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0https://www.instagram.com/karen.london.dog.behavior/Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com. Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

    37 min
  6. 28 avr.

    Behavior Change as a Symptom with Dr. Megan Petroff

    Dr. Megan Petroff is a Florida native who earned her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in 2015. After five years in small animal general practice—where she developed a strong interest in feline medicine and earned the Young Veterinarian Award from the American Association of Feline Practitioners—she became Fear Free Elite Certified to provide low-stress care. Her passion for behavior began after adopting her dog, Tico, during a semester abroad in Costa Rica. Inspired by helping him through reactivity and other behavioral disorders, she completed a 3-year residency in behavioral medicine at the Florida Veterinary Behavior Service in 2022 and is scheduled to sit for the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) board exam in September 2026. She has been published in online journals including PetMD and Psychology Today, contributed to the textbook Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat by Gary Landsberg, and has authored two research articles in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior. She also frequently lectures on behavior medicine topics. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests.  Behavioral changes in a 7-year-old domestic shorthair cat as the sole presentation of a pituitary tumor: A case report by Dr. Megan Petroff and Dr. Amanda R. Taylor: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787825001297?via%3Dihub Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com.  Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

    33 min
  7. 14 avr.

    How to Catify with Stephanie Merlin

    Stephanie Merlin is a feline behavior specialist and founder of The Fulfilled Feline. She partners with guardians and animal welfare organizations to support emotionally informed, compassion-forward cat care, bridging behavior science and caregiver support to help cats and caregivers navigate behavior challenges with greater understanding and compassion. Cat Parents can avail themselves of her digital resource library and her 1:1 behavior consulting services, both available on her website: www.thefulfilledfeline.com. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host or any of the guests.  Secure by Signs (Cat Pheromones): www.securebysigns.com/us/products/securecat Website: www.thefulfilledfeline.com Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com.  Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

    32 min
  8. 31 mars

    Litterbox Issues with Dr. Lisa Radosta

    Dr. Lisa Radosta has been a leader and expert in companion animal behavior for over 20 years. As a tireless and passionate advocate for companion animals, she has touched innumerable animals and their people. Dr. Radosta has made it her life’s work to provide pet parents, pet care professionals, and veterinary healthcare team members with the knowledge and tools to improve the welfare of the animals in their care through her dynamic lectures, online courses, and consultations with veterinary clinics to better accommodate, manage, and provide for pets’ psychological and behavioral needs. She has helped international corporations train their teams to better understand the transformation of the lives of our pets. As an expert witness, she has fought for the rights of animals and their people. Whether it be in the clinic, on a stage, in the boardroom, or in legal cases, she has improved the lives of countless animals and touched the minds and hearts of people all over the world. Dr. Radosta uses a heartfelt, accessible, and skilled approach to educating her clients, fellow veterinarians, corporations, and others on the needs and motivations of pets. Her services include speaking engagements, training courses, consultations, expert witness, and veterinary clinic evaluation. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host or any of the guests. Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com.  Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

    39 min

À propos

Susan Light, a Los Angeles-based Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, launched this podcast as Doggy Dojo in 2021 (name changed in 2025). The show brings together a diverse range of experts, including: Veterinarians Veterinary Behaviorists Dog Trainers Pet Industry Professionals The discussions aim to provide pet parents around the world with the latest best practices in dog and cat welfare, ensuring they have access to valuable insights and effective techniques to enhance their relationship with their furry family members.

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