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Animal Training Academy

233 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 95 ratings

High Quality Animal Training Content. Information on techniques that apply to all animals in all situations. Positive un-intrusive training techniques only.

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Sabrina Brando - Director of Animal Welfare; WAZA [The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums]

January 21, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Sabrina Brando - Bio   Sabrina Brando is Director of Animal Welfare with the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Her favourite job title, however, is ‘I am in the business of animal happiness’. For the last 27 years, she has been working in and with the global zoo and wildlife profession, including zoos, aquariums, wildlife centers, and sanctuaries. Sabrina has a BSc. in psychology and has an MSc. in animal studies, which focused on “An evaluation of zoo animal welfare assessment fr...

Joan Orr – Convergence of Human Training, Animal Training & Technology [CHATT]

January 07, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Joan Orr is a scientist and internationally recognized clicker trainer. Along with Theresa McKeon, Joan is one of the co-founders of TAGteach International, a company that promotes the application of marker-based positive reinforcement training for humans. Joan was a member of the Karen Pryor Clickertraining Clicker Expo Faculty for 9 years and content creator and advisor to the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. She is a pioneer in the field of clicker training rabbits an...

Lori Nanan – Nailed it; 5 tips for trimming your animals nails

December 24, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Lori Nanan Bio Lori Nanan runs LoriNanan.com, a company that offers online educational resources for dog owners and website and marketing services for rewards-based dog trainers. Lori also works for The Academy for Dog Trainers, where she provides orientation to new students and project management for events. She s worked […] The post Lori Nanan – Nailed it; 5 tips for trimming your animals nails appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Alexandra Kurland – “We live on a very intelligent planet”

December 10, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Alexandra Kurland Bio Alexandra Kurland is a graduate of Cornell University where she specialized in animal behavior. She began teaching in the early 1980’s. Her area of particular interest is the development of a horse’s balance: physical and emotional. Helping horses stay sound throughout a long lifetime is the […] The post Alexandra Kurland – “We live on a very intelligent planet” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Lynn Webb – The proficient pup; Avoiding snake avoidance training…

November 26, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. Lynn Webb (M.A., KPA CTP, CTMT) Bio Lynn Webb is a dog trainer and canine massage therapist who lives in Escondido, California, in North San Diego County. She is certified as a dog trainer through the Karen Pryor Academy and as a massage therapist through the Rocky Mountain School […] The post Lynn Webb – The proficient pup; Avoiding snake avoidance training… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Geoff Flemming – Crucial Conversations; Tools for talking when stakes are high…

November 12, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Geoff Flemming bio Geoff is the General Manager and Business Development at VitalSmarts Australia & New Zealand which is licensed to deliver the crucial conversations training in this part of the world. He is both a skilled facilitator, with intimate knowledge of crucial conversations & the other vital […] The post Geoff Flemming – Crucial Conversations; Tools for talking when stakes are high… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Leslie McDevitt – Control unleashed!

November 05, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Leslie McDevitt Bio Leslie McDevitt is a certified dog behavior consultant, internationally renowned speaker and author of three books, Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident Dog, Control Unleashed: Puppy Program and one coming out for this winter US Time – Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed. Leslie s writing has […] The post Leslie McDevitt – Control unleashed! appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Arianna Bailey – Natural Encounters; The art & skill of learning as humans in the animal field

October 29, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

Arianna Bailey Bio As a native Floridian, Arianna has always had a love an appreciation for the unique ecosystem and state she was raised in. Her career started out at a small zoo in the Orlando area where she worked mostly with reptiles. This is where she found her passion for training, enrichment, and animal […] The post Arianna Bailey – Natural Encounters; The art & skill of learning as humans in the animal field appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr Vanessa Rohlf – Compassion fatigue, stress management & grief!

October 22, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Dr. Vanessa Rolhf Bio Dr. Vanessa Rohlf is a consultant, counselor and educator to those who work with and care for animals. She has a Ph.D. with a specialisation in psychology (human-animal interactions), a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology and has worked in the animal industry for over 15 years. She has additional […] The post Dr Vanessa Rohlf – Compassion fatigue, stress management & grief! appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Nick Benger; How to create Animal Training podcasts/content

October 15, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Nick Benger – Bio Nick Benger is a professional dog trainer that specializes in what he calls “engagement training” for pet dogs. He runs his business Bark Play Teach in his hometown of Bristol, England but is best known as the host of the Dog Talk with Nick Benger […] The post Nick Benger; How to create Animal Training podcasts/content appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Sarah Dixon – President of IAABC: “Earning your chops in NYC”

October 08, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. Sarah Dixon Bio Sarah Dixon is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant who originates from British Columbia Canada but is currently working for Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC in New York City. She has had articles published in the APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) Chronicle of the Dog, […] The post Sarah Dixon – President of IAABC: “Earning your chops in NYC” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Steve White – ProActive K9; Get “curious” with your animal training.

October 01, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Steve White Bio In his 43rd year of a K9-centered law enforcement career, Steve White is the only person to have served as a handler, trainer, training-sergeant, and supervisor for the Seattle Police Canine Unit. Accredited as a Master Trainer in 1993 by the Washington State Police Canine Association, […] The post Steve White – ProActive K9; Get “curious” with your animal training. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Niki Tudge – Founder & President The DogSmith, The Pet Professional Guild, DogNostics Career Center & President Doggone safe.

September 24, 2018 17:36 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Niki Tudge Bio Niki was born and raised in England but now lives in Florida. Her background is in the corporate world and managing hotels which have seen her travel the world & work in places such as Nigeria and South Africa. Whilst working in these roles Niki always […] The post Niki Tudge – Founder & President The DogSmith, The Pet Professional Guild, DogNostics Career Center & President Doggone safe. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Peggy Hogan – Clicker training horses; The techniques were reflected in the kids eyes…

September 17, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. Peggy Hogan Bio Like many people, Peggy loves animals and has a passion for training. She currently owns 5 minis, 2 full sized horses, and 3 parrots. Learning from clicker trainers of other species, Peggy investigated ways to add more shaping, capturing, luring, and targeting to her program and […] The post Peggy Hogan – Clicker training horses; The techniques were reflected in the kids eyes… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Malena DeMartini – Treating separation anxiety in dogs…

September 10, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast writeup Malena DeMartini Bio Malena DeMartini, CTC, CDBC, is renowned in the dog training world for her work on canine separation anxiety (SA) disorder. Her book, Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs, has helped countless numbers of dogs and her recent online course for guardians called Mission: POSSIBLE is now out. […] The post Malena DeMartini – Treating separation anxiety in dogs… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Ryan O’Donnell – The daily BA; Saving the world with Behavior Analysis!

September 03, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast writeup Ryan O’Donnell Bio Ryan or Ryan O hails from northern Nevada in the grungy, yet surprisingly classy, (and newly renovated) Reno, Nevada. Ryan says he like his climate like I like my data: evolving, uncompromising, and progressive. He has a Master of Science; that is, an M.S. in Applied […] The post Ryan O’Donnell – The daily BA; Saving the world with Behavior Analysis! appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Terry Ryan: Legacy Canine – Stories from chicken training camps …

August 27, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

CLICK HERE to read the podcast draft Terry Ryan Bio Terry has been coaching people to train their dogs since 1966. She trained her own dogs for various performance events and was an AKC obedience trial judge for many years. She built and operated a large training complex in Washington State. Legacy Canine Behavior & […] The post Terry Ryan: Legacy Canine – Stories from chicken training camps … appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Grisha Stewart – Behaviour adjustment training 2.0…

August 20, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Grisha Stewart Bio Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDT-KA is an author, international speaker, and dog trainer who specializes in dog reactivity. She runs Empowered Animals, LLC, and the online Animal Building Blocks Academy from Deadwood, Oregon. She founded and ran Ahimsa Dog Training in Seattle for 13 years, earning many […] The post Grisha Stewart – Behaviour adjustment training 2.0… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Sarah Owings. “Embracing Brave Learning / Let’s Make Stimulus Control Sexy Again!”

August 13, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Sarah Owings Bio Sarah Owings is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. She specializes in the practical application of behavioral principles to help transform the lives of fearful, shut down, and over-the-top dogs. As the owner of Bridges Dog Training, an international speaker, and regular contributor to online training forums, she is known for her innovative approaches to tough behavior problems and her compassionate and insightful teachin...

Annette Pedersen – Animal Training Coordinator at Copenhagen Zoo … “Guinea pigs were not meant to fly”

August 06, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast writeup Annette Pederson Bio Annette started her 4-year education as a Zookeeper in 1988 & in 1989 she was hired as a trainee at Copenhagen Zoo where she completed the practical part of her education. During this time, Annette got the opportunity to work with all kinds of species in the […] The post Annette Pedersen – Animal Training Coordinator at Copenhagen Zoo … “Guinea pigs were not meant to fly” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Michael Shikashio – Complete Canine: Aggressive dogs

July 30, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 72 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Michael Shikashio Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and provides private consultations working exclusively with dog aggression cases through his business Complete Canines LLC. Michael is fully certified through the IAABC and is a full member of the Association […] The post Michael Shikashio – Complete Canine: Aggressive dogs appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr. Chris Pachel – Animal Behaviour Clinic; “It’s like learning a new language”

July 23, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Chris Pachel Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB received his veterinary degree from the University of MN in 2002 and became board certified by the ACVB in 2010. He previously operated a house-call behavior practice in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and is now the owner and lead clinician at the […] The post Dr. Chris Pachel – Animal Behaviour Clinic; “It’s like learning a new language” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Peta Clarke; Animal Training solutions – ABC’s & K9 Nose Work ….

July 09, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Peta Clarke Bio Peta Clarke lives and breathes the animals she works with. With over twenty-five years experience working as a professional animal trainer in a variety of settings both in Australia and America, she has immersed herself during that time in the practical and theoretical application of reinforcement […] The post Peta Clarke; Animal Training solutions – ABC’s & K9 Nose Work …. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Linda Ryan – Inspiring pet Teaching; “Spreading animal training sparks…”

June 25, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. Linda Ryan – Bio Linda qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2002 from general practice. She then worked at 2 world-leading university referral hospitals, obtaining the Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Medical) in 2005; & in 2009, became a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Oncology, and a member of the […] The post Linda Ryan – Inspiring pet Teaching; “Spreading animal training sparks…” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Laura Monaco Torelli – The making of a memorable mentor…

June 11, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. Laura Monaco Torelli Bio Laura Monaco Torelli is the founder of Animal Behavior Training Concepts in Chicago, Illinois. She began her career in 1991 at Chicago s Shedd Aquarium, where she trained beluga whales, dolphins, sea otters, seals, river otters, and penguins. She has also worked at the San Diego […] The post Laura Monaco Torelli – The making of a memorable mentor… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Susan Schneider – The Science of Consequences …

May 28, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Susan Schneider Bio Susan M. Schneider, Ph.D., is a learning researcher, biopsychologist and clicker trainer to her pet rats and budgies. She is currently a Visiting Scholar at the University of the Pacific in California and originally obtained her graduate education from Brown University and the University of Kansas in […] The post Susan Schneider – The Science of Consequences … appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Sylvia Czarnecki – Motionclick: “A mistake is just information …” R+ horse training.

May 14, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Sylvia Czarnecki Bio Sylvia is a professional positive reinforcement-based Horse Trainer from Germany, working closely with both horses and their trainers via her business Motionclick, since 2011. She has written two books the first being specifically about trick behavior training and the second all about using positive reinforcement with […] The post Sylvia Czarnecki – Motionclick: “A mistake is just information …” R+ horse training. appeared first on Anima...

Denise Fenzi – Fenzi dog sports academy; “Stay in the happy bucket”

April 30, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Denise Fenzi – Bio Denise has competed in a wide range of dog sports titling dogs in obedience, tracking, IPO, mondio ring, herding, conformation, and agility (AKC). She is best known for her flashy and precise obedience work and perfect scores in both IPO and mondio ring sport […] The post Denise Fenzi – Fenzi dog sports academy; “Stay in the happy bucket” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Sam Turner – Proprioception “Too good, not to use for all the dogs…”

April 16, 2018 18:39 - 1 hour - 67 MB

CLICK HERE for the same Podcast outline. Sam Turner Bio Sam studied Ethology at the Agricultural University of Holland… where she received her Master s of Science (MSc) degree in 1998. From there she specialized in dog behavior and training. In 2006 she founded her own dog training facility Paws4Fun. Always wanting to continue learning and […] The post Sam Turner – Proprioception “Too good, not to use for all the dogs…” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Veronica Boutelle – dogbiz; “Give yourself the gift of doing what you love for a living”

April 02, 2018 17:31 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Click Here for the podcast outline Veronica Boutelle Bio Veronica is the founder of dog biz, the dog pro industry s leading business consultancy, through which she has been helping dog trainers help dogs since 2003. She is the author of How to Run a Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is and The […] The post Veronica Boutelle – dogbiz; “Give yourself the gift of doing what you love for a living” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Carrie Kish – Reptelligence; Ectotherm and snake training/enrichment

March 19, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Carrie Kish Bio Carrie Kish is an avid herpetologist, and animal trainer with a 15-year career in professional dog training, working primarily with dangerous dogs and dogs with fear and anxiety disorders. In 2012, while working for San Diego Zoo Global, Carrie founded Reptelligence with her co-worker and good […] The post Carrie Kish – Reptelligence; Ectotherm and snake training/enrichment appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Jim Mackie – Animal Training and behavior officer, Zoological society of London.

March 05, 2018 16:29 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Jim Mackie Bio Jim was appointed The Zoological Society of London s (ZSL) s first Animal Training and Behaviour Officer in 2012 having previously demonstrated the value of trained behaviors to improve husbandry and welfare in the zoo s living collections. Jim s interest in animal behavior began when he trained his own raptors for educational demonstrations 25 years […] The post Jim Mackie – Animal Training and behavior officer, Zoological society of London. appeared first on Animal Training A...

John McGuigan – Glasgow dog trainer

February 19, 2018 16:19 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

  John McGuigan – Bio John has been running a successful dog training and behavior modification business for over 9 years. In that time he has amassed over 4500 hours of client facing hours and has worked with over 2000 dogs. Being a crossover trainer and having lived with dogs showing aggressive behaviors as a […] The post John McGuigan – Glasgow dog trainer appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Morten Egtvedt- Canis.no; Clicker training, free shaping, cues & fluency. (Episode 50)

February 05, 2018 16:23 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Norwegian dog trainer Morten Egtvedt and his wife Cecilie Køste have written three best-selling books about clicker training. They have also published the Nordic dog magazine “Canis” for exactly twenty years this winter. They are the owners of Canis Clickertraining Academy (the leading clicker training dog school in the Nordic countries). They have personally trained […] The post Morten Egtvedt- Canis.no; Clicker training, free shaping, cues & fluency. (Episode 50) appeared first on Animal Tr...

Chirag Patel- Domesticated Manners (The bucket game)

January 22, 2018 16:26 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Chirag Patel Bio Chirag entered the animal training field professionally in 2004 and has since become a leading figure in the profession internationally. He is highly sought after for consulting with private clients and organizations as well as running workshops for professionals internationally. Chirag consults on the behavior management […] The post Chirag Patel- Domesticated Manners (The bucket game) appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Hannah Branigan – Wonderpups – “I can talk about sit [the behavior] for hours”

January 04, 2018 06:29 - 1 hour - 144 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Hannah Branigan – Bio With the belief that everyone (dogs and humans alike) learn best in an environment free of criticism, Hannah breaks down complex skills into bite-sized, accessible pieces, and develops practical techniques that leave her students with a sense of achievement and success. She is on a […] The post Hannah Branigan – Wonderpups – “I can talk about sit [the behavior] for hours” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Mark Kingston Jones – Team building with BITE [Enrichment episode]

December 12, 2017 03:33 - 1 hour - 144 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Mark Kingston Jones Bio Mark Kingston Jones has been involved in the animal welfare field since 2004. He is a Workshop Coordinator and Level 1 Instructor for The Shape of Enrichment and Co-Founder of Team Building with BITE. In addition to running over 30 of his own Student Environmental […] The post Mark Kingston Jones – Team building with BITE [Enrichment episode] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Eva Bertilsson – Carpe Momentum; Animal Training flow-charts & choice/control

November 27, 2017 16:28 - 1 hour - 161 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Eva Bertilssson – Bio Eva Bertilsson has a master s degree in behavior analysis and a passion for all things related to behavior, learning and animal welfare. Together with business partner Emelie Johnson Vegh, Eva runs their collaboration Carpe Momentum, teaching seminars on the general principles of behavior and learning, […] The post Eva Bertilsson – Carpe Momentum; Animal Training flow-charts & choice/control appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Margaret Rousser – Conservation manager at Oakland Zoo; Making more time for enrichment & training

November 13, 2017 16:28 - 49 minutes - 92 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Margaret Rousser – Bio Margaret Rousser has 20 years of experience training a wide variety of animals from marine mammals to free flight birds to primates. She has been at the Oakland Zoo since 2006, beginning there as a Zoological Manager for the Children’s Zoo and primates. Her responsibilities […] The post Margaret Rousser – Conservation manager at Oakland Zoo; Making more time for enrichment & training appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Kirstin Anderson Hansen – Marine animal behavior and bioacoustics team

October 30, 2017 16:28 - 52 minutes - 97.3 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Kirstin Anderson Hansen Bio Kirstin Anderson Hansen is currently a Postdoc at the University of Southern Denmark and in cooperation with the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, where she trains grey seals and aquatic birds, currently cormorants and penguins to investigate the effects of underwater noise on marine life. She […] The post Kirstin Anderson Hansen – Marine animal behavior and bioacoustics team appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Haylee Ellis, APOPO land mind and tuberculosis detection rats Using clicker training to save lives

October 16, 2017 16:23 - 30 minutes - 57.4 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Haylee Ellis Bio Haylee joined APOPO landmine and tuberculosis detection rats in April 2015 after receiving her Master s degree in behavioral psychology, focusing on animal detection learning and technology. She also holds a certificate in veterinary nursing, and previous research includes behavioral ethology, welfare, and human-animal interactions. She […] The post Haylee Ellis, APOPO land mind and tuberculosis detection rats Using clicker training to save ...

Emma Parsons – Click to calm; Talking aggressive & reactive dogs.

September 24, 2017 23:53 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Emma Parson Bio Emma Parsons is currently a Canine Behavior Training Consultant for Surefire Dogs in Westborough, MA as well as owning her own business. She specializes in managing and rehabilitating the reactive and aggressive dog. She is the author of two highly popular books on this subject: Click […] The post Emma Parsons – Click to calm; Talking aggressive & reactive dogs. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Nicki Boyd Behavior husbandry manager at San Diego Zoo I have the best job in the zoo

September 18, 2017 18:10 - 42 minutes - 79 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Nicki Boyd Bio Nicki Boyd and is the Behavior Husbandry Manager at the San Diego Zoo. Her educational background includes graduating from Moorpark College s Exotic Animal Training and Management Program, Masa College s Animal Health Technician Program, with an Associate in Science Degree, and a Bachelor s in Business Administration from […] The post Nicki Boyd Behavior husbandry manager at San Diego Zoo I have the best job in the zoo appeared first on Animal...

Dr. Jenifer Zeligs – “Make a connection before you give direction”

September 04, 2017 17:23 - 1 hour - 125 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline CLICK HERE for the Animal Training & Reseach International web page CLICK HERE to see ATR International’s behavior decision hierarchy that Dr. Zeligs mentioned in this episode Dr. Jenifer Zeligs Bio At the forefront of the animal training industry, Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D. stands as a world renown animal behaviorist […] The post Dr. Jenifer Zeligs – “Make a connection before you give direction” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Theresa McKeon; Co-founder – TAG teach international … “Find common language through observation”

August 21, 2017 17:20 - 50 minutes - 94.7 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Theresa McKeon biography After more than 30 years as a national level gymnastics coach, Theresa was determined to find a way to speed up skill acquisition for her athletes while simultaneously decreasing stress and fear in the learning environment. Her search for behaviourally sound techniques, clean instructions, and the […] The post Theresa McKeon; Co-founder – TAG teach international … “Find common language through observation” appeared first on Animal Tr...

Peter Giljam – Animal Training director at Kolmarden Zoo … “Be creative, all the time!”

August 07, 2017 17:37 - 45 minutes - 85.5 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Peter Giljam Bio When Peter was a child he always knew that he wanted to work with animals, it just wasn t clear what species. His first internship was at an edutainment park in the Netherlands, where he worked with harbor seals. He did the internship twice, making his choice […] The post Peter Giljam – Animal Training director at Kolmarden Zoo … “Be creative, all the time!” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr. Clare Browne Get your timing right …

July 24, 2017 17:31 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Clare Browne Bio Dr. Clare Browne is an animal behaviorist, with over 10 years experience training and working with domestic dogs. Clare completed her Ph.D. at the University of Waikato on dog training. In this research, she examined aspects of positive reinforcement and dog-human communication that influence dog […] The post Dr. Clare Browne Get your timing right … appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr. Susan Friedman Behavior works/Psychology professor at Utah State University

July 03, 2017 03:10 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Susan Friedman – Bio Dr. Susan Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University who has pioneered the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to captive and companion animals. ABA, with its roots in human learning, offers a scientifically sound teaching technology and ethical standard that can […] The post Dr. Susan Friedman Behavior works/Psychology professor at Utah State University appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Dr. Kate Mornement – Pets behaving badly

June 26, 2017 17:31 - 36 minutes - 68.4 MB

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Kate Mornement – Bio Dr. Kate Mornement is a Ph.D. qualified Applied Animal Behaviourist based in Melbourne. In 2004 Kate established her animal behavior consultancy practice; Pets Behaving Badly and has consulted pet owners experiencing behavioral difficulties with their pets ever since. Kate also works as an expert witness in dangerous […] The post Dr. Kate Mornement – Pets behaving badly appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Stephanie Edlund – “Because … SCIENCE! Trust the process”

June 12, 2017 17:30 - 39 minutes - 72.4 MB

CLICK HERE to see the podcast outline Stephanie Edlund Bio Stephanie has spent most of her life learning about animal welfare, behavior, training, and enrichment. Growing up in Sweden, she has been surrounded by animals her whole life and has always been fascinated by birds especially. Since getting her first ones, two rehoused Parakeets named […] The post Stephanie Edlund – “Because … SCIENCE! Trust the process” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.