Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA): Resilience Rainbow for Shelter Dogs

In this episode, Bobbie and Ferdie discuss the Resilience Rainbow framework and various ways to apply it for shelter dogs. We discuss:How the Resilience Rainbow framework was created.Applying the Resilience Rainbow to shelter dogsSniffaris and decompression for shelter dogsPhysiological and behavioral changes related to resilience Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and the Director of Education at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. While there, she implemented behavior modification programs for dogs who had been surrendered by the public or seized by Humane Law Enforcement. In 2007, Bobbie joined the Humane Society of Westchester, spending the next nine years as their shelter trainer. She created and implemented training and enrichment programs for the dogs, counseled adopters, trained volunteers, participated in community outreach programs, and performed evaluations. Learn more about Bobbie here. Links: July 12-14, 2024: CONTROL UNLEASHED CONFERENCE https://www.unleashtherainbow.com/ August 3-4, 2024: The Resilience Framework - Pittsburgh, PA https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-resilience-framework-pittsburgh-pa-tickets-845230014727?aff=oddtdtcreator September 18-20, 2024: APDT Annual Conference https://www.apdtconference.com/ A Framework for Behavior Modification and Training Plans to Help Build and Maintain Resilience: The Resilience Rainbow https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/the-resilience-rainbow/ Maddie"s University Free On-Demand Webinar: Resilience Conditioning for Shelter Dogs https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/resilience-conditioning-for-shelter-dogs-building-bounce-back-for-life-in-the-real-world-ondemand   Patricia McConnell’s blogs on resilience from 2015: https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/the-boy-who-was-raised-as-a-dog https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/resilience-can-we-increase-it-in-dogs Examples for shelter dogs: LATTE Social support and agency Behavior plan for Chewy - Biting related to arousal Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells Contact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars