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Episode 109 - our experience with immunotherapy and canine allergies

Hold the Line - July 18, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
I talk here about my experience with immunotherapy for Ren's extreme allergies. Whilst there seem to be so many people around with itchy dogs, it seems that not many have explored immunotherapy and there isn't much information about it out there.... 

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Welcome to the Conservation Dog Alliance!

K9 Conservationists - July 16, 2024 11:04 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
HOLY SMOKES y'all! A group of ~10 conservation detection dog pros have been quietly laboring for TWO YEARS to make the Conservation Dog Alliance a reality. In this episode, hear from several of the founding members about what the Conservation Dog Alliance will offer. To join the Conservation Dog...

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Episode 108 - interview with Collette May (another one!)

Hold the Line - July 04, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
I last spoke with Collette back in 2019, pre-Covid. Her life has changed in so many ways over the last 5 years, I wanted to catch up with her again and hear about her new ventures. If you want to connect with Collette, check out her websites midwalesholidays.com and completelygundogs.co.uk - and...

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Wolf, Not Marten (Milk, Not Water) with Sarah Stremming

K9 Conservationists - July 02, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Kayla sits down with Sarah Stremming to discuss how she has been handling Barley's tendency to generalize to other species while working on her wolf scat detection project in Alaska. This is a nerdy one, hang on!

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Episode 219: Positivity and Leadership in a Field of "Cultures of Silence"

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - June 27, 2024 17:57 - 46 minutes
Our hosts dig into all forms of media - print, social, and electronic - to discuss the challenge of "cultures of silence" in the zoo field (which, we beg your pardon, involves us repeating a little salty language), and chat about some good advice about how positivity and leadership behaviors can...

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Episode 107 - dropping water deliveries & straight line vs hunt it up blinds

Hold the Line - June 25, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
I describe the way that one part of the Clicker Retrieve process ("Proofing the Hold Against Food") is a powerful tool for teaching a dog not to drop on exiting water.  And I help a listener who wants to train both straight line blinds AND 'hunt it up' blinds.

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Episode 218: Good Luck Getting Rid of Me! (with Brittni Rice)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - June 20, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes
With Chris stuck in traffic between work locations, Ari is joined by NEI's own Brittni Rice on the eve of her first anniversary with the company! Brittni shares her history in the field, the differences between working as a show trainer and a zoo keeper, the experience of being both a learner an...

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Episode 106 - working with 'distractions' and reinforcers

Hold the Line - June 19, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Check out as well episodes: Episode 86 - getting focus from your dog outdoors Episode 78 - behavioural trilogy (part 3), the super-drive, hunting crazy dog Episode 72 - behavioural trilogy (part 2), food motivation, allergies, body sensitivity and focus Episode 58 - developing reinforcers be...

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Stimulus Control with Sarah Owings

K9 Conservationists - June 18, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sarah Owings about Stimulus Control. Science Highlight: "Reactivity to Stimuli” Is a Temperamental Factor Contributing to Canine Aggression What is stimulus control? Understanding that the environment has an influence on behavior Ex: if...

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Exploring Control Unleashed with Angie Madden [Episode 230]

Animal Training Academy - June 17, 2024 17:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
In this episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge welcomes the highly experienced and knowledgable Angie Madden. Angie is a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor whose career spans over three decades, including notable roles at Sea World Orlando and various zoos. With ...

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Episode 217: Can We Talk About This "Charismatic Megafauna" Thing? (with Jessi Krebs and Greg Lepera)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - June 13, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Ari and Chris are back in the office together and are joined (with the recording gods on our side this time) by Jessi Krebs and Grep Lepera! Jessi and Greg share their paths in the zoo field (we're talking 95 combined years of reptile awesomeness, ya'll), their history with the Crocodilian Biolo...

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Episode 105 - should we outright condemn aversives?

Hold the Line - June 07, 2024 21:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
This episode was inspired by the debate between Zak George and Denise Fenzi on Instagram recently. Check out their Stories there if you want to hear what they had to say in their own words.

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Episode 216: Recognition, Attention, and the Importance of Being Like Kyle

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - June 06, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes
It's the return of the two-host podcast! Ari takes some time from her vacation to sit down with Chris to talk about the effects of compliments, recognition, paying attention, and the joy that comes from kindness. Awww! Get in here, everyone - group hug! If you have a suggestion for a question,...

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Detection Dogs Help Rediscover Golden Moles with Esther Matthews and Samantha Mynhardt

K9 Conservationists - June 04, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Esther Matthews and Samantha Mynhardt about dogs detecting golden moles. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:   Where to find Esther & Samantha: Website | Instagram | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists...

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Creating Balance in Multi-Dog Homes with Sarah Stremming [episode 229]

Animal Training Academy - June 03, 2024 17:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
In this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge welcomes back Sarah Stremming, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with nearly two decades of experience in dog training and behavior, and 25 years competing in dog sports. Sarah, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree i...

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Episode 215: Dispatches from the NEI Expanded Universe (with the Roger Williams Park Zoo Bird Show Crew)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - May 30, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes
We had so much virtual fun with one out-of-state NEI bird show last week that we decided to send Chris out to visit the other one in person! We are so happy to welcome Morgan Lopes, Josh Sanko, Hunter Peck, and Anthony Rossi to the podcast to talk about the ins and outs of our bird show at Roger...

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Episode 214: Opening Weekend Eve! (with the Minnesota Zoo Bird Show Crew)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - May 23, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes
After an intro in which Chris demonstrates the evils of AI to an unsuspecting and horrified Ari, we're celebrating "Opening Weekend Eve" with Katelyn, Lucy, Meg, Laurel, Emily, Skyler, Emma, Ian, and Dan from the Minnesota Zoo Bird Show Crew! In this guest-packed episode we discuss the final pre...

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Play, Pivoting, and Positivity with Crystal Wing

K9 Conservationists - May 21, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Crystal Wing from Training Director for Evolution Working Dog Club and the K9 Detection Collaborative about play, pivoting, and positivity. Science Highlight: The feasibility of using scent detection dogs to locate bat hibernacula Links...

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Inside Animals Asia’s Bear Sanctuary with Sarah Van Herpt [Episode 228]

Animal Training Academy - May 20, 2024 17:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
In this inspiring episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge welcomes back Sarah Van Herpt, the Director of Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Services for Animals Asia Vietnam. Sarah shares her extensive experience and insights on the groundbreaking work being done at...

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Episode 104 - retrieving problems and the importance of basics

Hold the Line - May 17, 2024 16:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, I answer a listener question about dogs trying to bring back multiple dummies. I also talk about the importance of having a rigorous training system which begins with the basics and doesn't just want to jump in with the sexy stuff... 

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Episode 213: When "Helping" Hurts, Revisited (TEC Talk Throwback)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - May 16, 2024 09:00 - 55 minutes
And lo, the Internet Gods and Goddesses decreed "we shall ruin your recording, thereby preventing this week's uploading of training and behavior content!" But nay, your hosts shall not abide! While Chris and Ari scurry behind the scenes to figure out what the heck went wrong with this week's...

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Unveiling the Power of Scent: Enhancing Horse Welfare with Dr. Rachaël Draaisma

Friends on Horses Podcast - May 15, 2024 18:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this captivating episode of Friends on Horses, your host Emma Kjelson sits down with the esteemed Drs. Rachaël Draaisma, founder of calmingsignalsofhorses.com, and equine scent work expert, to delve into groundbreaking advancements in equine welfare. Drs. Draaisma shares her wealth of exper...

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Episode 212: Big Fun at Little Rock (with Hannah Baker, Sydney Byrd, LeeAnn Goette, and Kate Neal)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - May 09, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes
The state motto of Arkansas is "Regnat populus" - Latin for "the people rule" - and you know what? The people here DO rule! Chris sits down with Hannah Baker, Sydney Byrd, LeeAnn Goette, and Kate Neal from Little Rock Zoo to talk about all the fun training going on during Chris' 10-day consultin...

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Using Dogs to Reduce Wildlife Conflict with Nils Pedersen of Wind River Bear Institute

K9 Conservationists - May 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nils Pederson from Wind River Bear Institute about wildlife canines used for bear deterrence. Science Highlight: Effectiveness of scat-detection dogs in determining species presence in a tropical savanna landscape Links Mentioned in the...

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Masterclass in Cooperative Care with Eva Bertilsson, Part Three [Episode 227]

Animal Training Academy - May 06, 2024 17:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
In this third episode of our series, Eva Bertilsson returns to discuss advanced cooperative care techniques in animal training. With a focus on enhancing autonomy and participation, Eva offers insights into the use of "start buttons" that allow animals to initiate interactions, which is crucial ...

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Episode 211: "Do Science Better": Leadership Growth Through the Lens of Accessibility (with Jennie Janssen)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - May 02, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes
Ari and Chris welcome Jennie Janssen (National Aquarium, MIASZ) back to the show to share her take - and a great new initiative from MIAZS (Minorities in Aquarium and Zoos Sciences) - relating to the challenge our field is facing of creating the leaders of tomorrow.  References from the episod...

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Married With Clickers: Episode 523 - Priscilla

Married With Clickers - April 29, 2024 22:36 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
We're alive!!!! And we are back for a discussion of Sofia Coppola's Priscilla. We are share our quick thoughts about Next Goal Wins, Poor Things and The Holdovers.  

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Episode 210: Nuggets of Knowledge from Nashville (with Scott Trauger)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - April 25, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes
Ari has The Ick, so Chris is joined by NEI Supervisor Scott Trauger to share our notes - figuratively and literally - from the 2024 ABMA Annual Conference in Nashville, TN!  If you have a suggestion for a question, topic, or guest you'd like to hear on a future episode of the show, let us know...

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Curlew Nest Detection Dogs through Solid Science with Caroline Finlay of Conservation Detection Dogs of Northern Ireland

K9 Conservationists - April 23, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Caroline Finlay about curlew nest detection dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:   Conservation detection dogs sniff out rare curlew nests Where to find Caroline: Website | Facebook  You can support the K9 C...

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Clicker to Clicks: Andre Yeu on Going Digital with your Training Business [Episode 226]

Animal Training Academy - April 22, 2024 17:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
In the continuation of our insightful conversation with Andre Yeu, we dive deeper into the evolving landscape of animal training in a digital age. As the founder of When Hounds Fly Dog Training, Andre shares his strategies for integrating digital marketing into your traditional dog training busi...