Worry Less, Wag More: The Behavior Vets Podcast
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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Sassafras Lowrey (CPDT-KA, CTDI): The Art of Writing and Trick Training for Happier Dogs
In this episode, Sassafras shares some tips about writing to engage your audience and how trick training has helped improve the lives of hir dogs. We discuss:The art of writing about behavior and training for a broad audienceHer books Tricks in the City and Chew This JournalHow trick training can complement behavior mo
In this episode, Suzanne shares her insights for Relationship Centered Training™ (RCT) and having a persistent curiosity of the animal in front of you. We discuss:Communication and the willingness to hear othersBeing a carpenter or a gardenerHumility in trainingDandelions and orchidsHer new Functional Assessment Tracki
Lauren Novack (MS, ACDBC, KPA): How Do We Know We're Really Practicing Better Welfare? (Part 2 of 2)
This is PART 2 of a 2-episode interview with Lauren Novack, who discusses her graduate research about the science and social validity of companion animal welfare. If animals can"t talk to us, how do we really know if the treatments we employ and behavior change we strive for is actually doing good for companion animals
Lauren Novack (MS, ACDBC, KPA): How Do We Know We're Really Practicing Better Welfare? (Part 1 of 2)
This is PART 1 of a 2-episode interview with Lauren Novack, who discusses her graduate research about the science and social validity of companion animal welfare. If animals can"t talk to us, how do we really know if the treatments we employ and behavior change we strive for is actually doing good for companion animals
In this episode, Kim and Ferdie have a fun time discussing ethology applied to dog training. We discuss: What is applied ethology?Purpose and function as extremely important to animalsThe evolution of dogsAre we watching bears and coyotes lose their fear of humans?How the LEGS model has shifted the perspective of dog t
In this episode, Marge Rogers joins Ferdie and Bobbie Bhambree to discuss her expert insider"s take on how to implement Dr. Karen Overall"s protocols for relaxation, deference, and take a breath. We discuss:Benefits of biofeedback exercisesThe Protocol for Relaxation by Dr. OverallThe Protocol for Deference vs Social R