The Individual Animal

Animal Farm Foundation
The Individual Animal

"The Individual Animal" is a podcast that focuses on dogs, people, and animal sheltering. Join Bernice and Nikki as they explore various aspects of animal sheltering. They discuss topics such as policies that create obstacles to adoptions, successful dog programs worth highlighting, and even interview listeners like you to hear about your experiences, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. If you have a story you want to share, head to our podcast page to learn more, or leave a voicemail/text on our podcast line at (845) 867-7646

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    See you at the Best Friends Conference

    The Individual Animal

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  2. ٢١ ذو الحجة

    E15 | Lisa Gunter- Week long fosters, short-term outings, labeling dogs and more

    Dr. Lisa Gunter, an assistant professor at Virginia Tech, discusses her journey into animal welfare research, including her work on breed labels, fostering, and field trips for shelter dogs. She shares insights on the impact of these programs and the importance of individualized care for shelter animals. Dr. Lisa Gunter discusses her work at Virginia Tech, including a hybrid fostering program for dogs and a shelter training program for students. She also shares insights into a collaborative study on post-adoption outcomes for dogs with biting behavior. Dr. Gunter emphasizes the importance of workforce development in animal sheltering and the need for accessible science to improve the lives of dogs. www.lisamgunter.com

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  3. ٧ ذو الحجة

    E14 | Kate Hartlund - Milwaukee Area Domestic Animals Control

    In this conversation, Nikki and Kate discuss their experiences in animal welfare and their work at different shelters. They talk about their past internships, the challenges of working in animal shelters, and the importance of community engagement. Kate shares her role as the volunteer and community engagement coordinator at MADACC and the various initiatives she has implemented to increase adoptions and engage with the community. They also discuss the difficulties of the current dog overpopulation crisis and the need for innovative adoption programs   Show Notes: https://madacc.org/ Training Assistance/Good Pup - https://shelter.goodpup.com BSL - https://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/breedspecificlegislation/ Connect with socially minded companies that want to make a difference - https://www.visit.org/ https://heartsspeak.org/

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  4. ٢٢ ذو القعدة

    E13 | Mike Kaviani - Impact on Dogs in a Stressful Environment

    Mike shares his journey in animal welfare, starting as a kennel attendant and working his way up to becoming the Chief Operating Officer of Brandywine Valley SPCA. He emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself and taking opportunities to learn and grow in the field. Mike discusses the impact of the stressful shelter environment on dogs' behavior and highlights the need for social interaction, exercise, and mental stimulation.

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    Join us at the HSUS Animal Sheltering EXPO!

    Hi everyone, there won't be a full episode this week. However, if you're going to the HSUS Expo, we'd love it if you could visit our table and say hello to Ashley and Nikki! We have a bunch of fantastic resources to share, as well as some cool giveaways.

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  6. ٢٣ شوال

    E12 | Jessica Hekman DVM, PhD - The Functional Dog Collaborative

    In this conversation, Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD discusses the work of the Functional Dog Collaborative (FDC) and the need to improve dog breeding practices in North America. She highlights the issues with current breeding practices, including the prevalence of large-scale commercial kennels. Jessica emphasizes the importance of moving the needle towards responsible breeding practices and reducing the number of dogs ending up in shelters. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the concept of heritability and its implications for selective breeding. In this conversation, Jessica Hekman discusses the concept of heritability in dog behavior and the role of genetics in shaping traits. She explains how selective breeding can influence behavior and the importance of considering both genetics and environment in understanding dog behavior. The study she conducted on breeds and behaviors was also discussed. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of early socialization in shaping dog behavior. The functional dog collaborative        Podcast and Facebook group, Instagram, and Tik tok Groundbreaking study Companion dog project with associated companion dog registry  Dogzombie.com for more on Jessica and Jessica's webinars, teachings, and to get on her mailing list Lisa Gunter on The Functional Dog Collabrotive Poscast

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    E11 | Amy Marder - Tailoring Behavior Observations to Individual Dogs

    In this conversation, veterinarian and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Dr. Amy Marder discusses the importance of recognizing that every dog is an individual and that behavior evaluations should be tailored to each dog's unique needs. She emphasizes the need for guidelines and observational methods to understand a dog's behavior and provide appropriate support. The conversation also touches on the stress levels in shelters, the benefits of foster homes, and the importance of considering a dog's behavior in their previous home when making adoption decisions. Shelter Medicine Courses - https://onlinesheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/about/faculty/amy-marder/ Alexandra Protopopova - https://scholar.google.ca/citations?hl=en&user=QzzG6YUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate Dixie:

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    E10 | Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter OH - Playgroups with Amanda & Mindy

    Join us this week as we chat with Amanda Kopec and Mindy Naticchioni from Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter and discuss the positive impacts playgroups have had on their organization. Instagram cuyahogadogs Facebook Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter  Tik tok cuyahogadogs  Website cuyahogadogs.gov   The stats for Cuyahoga County we mention in the episode are:  Dynamic Stats: Cuyahoga County Shelter Director reported stats since Playgroup implementation: • 176% increase in volunteer hours • 62% decrease in bites • 20% decrease in LOS = average of 4.2 days/dog • 20% increase in adoption rate • 3.8% decrease in Returned Adoptions

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"The Individual Animal" is a podcast that focuses on dogs, people, and animal sheltering. Join Bernice and Nikki as they explore various aspects of animal sheltering. They discuss topics such as policies that create obstacles to adoptions, successful dog programs worth highlighting, and even interview listeners like you to hear about your experiences, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. If you have a story you want to share, head to our podcast page to learn more, or leave a voicemail/text on our podcast line at (845) 867-7646

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