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Michele Pouliot 2: Balancing Honesty & Frustration in advocating for R+ [Ep. 210]

Animal Training Academy - September 11, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
We know you're a passionate trainer, driven by a desire to master animal training skills through a force-free approach. You dream of a world where animals operate from a place of understanding and trust, not fear. Yet, advocating for positive reinforcement, especially when up against those using...

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S6E17 Kyle Carter: Olympian, Coach, Trainer

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - September 01, 2023 00:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long sit down with Kyle Carter, a very accomplished eventer and co-founder of Ride IQ, to talk horses. Topics are many and varied but include fitness and conditioning, relationship with the horse, the challenges of showing horses at the high...

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Michele Pouliot; 51 Years of Animal Training Wisdom [Episode 209]

Animal Training Academy - August 28, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Welcome, appreciated listener of the ATA podcast show. We know you're eager to master your personal animal training skills using a force-free approach. Moreover, you aim to make a significant positive difference with the work you do! Thus, the challenge isn't solely about honing your training ...

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S6E16 The Skinny on Skin

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - August 14, 2023 23:35 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of common skin ailments in horses, and how to treat and prevent them. 

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From the Zoological Society of London to You: Insights from Jim Mackie; [Episode 208]

Animal Training Academy - August 14, 2023 17:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
In this enlightening episode, we've tailored content especially for you, the passionate animal trainer eager to refine your skills. We recognize that, despite your dedication, the path to mastering animal training can sometimes feel overwhelming, filled with complexities and challenges. That's...

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S6E15 Stomach Ulcers with Dr. Ben Sykes

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - July 31, 2023 23:45 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview veterinarian and professor Dr. Ben Sykes, one of the world's leading researchers on equine gastric ulcer syndrome. Topics include squeamous and glandular ulcers, causes, treatment, and prevention. 

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Paws & Effect: Level Up Your Training Skills with Tabitha Kucera [Episode 207]

Animal Training Academy - July 31, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Welcome to an inspiring episode of our podcast designed just for you - a passionate listener striving to master your personal animal training skills. We know that you are eager to deepen your understanding and connection with animals. Yet, you may often face challenges that can, at times, lead t...

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Ask the Animals: Dr. Jill Fernandes on Understanding Animal Welfare [Episode 206]

Animal Training Academy - July 17, 2023 17:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Animal care professionals stand as advocates in a world where animals and their welfare often remain misunderstood. But sometimes, even the most passionate of us can feel lost and overwhelmed, unable to understand what 'welfare' truly means to these animals. Enter Dr Jill Fernandes, our guest ...

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S6E14 Equine Asthma aka Heaves

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - July 15, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the many complexities of asthma in horses, which has gone by a variety of names over the years. Topics include symptoms, treatments, and management of asthmatic horses.

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Howls and Headphones: The Making of Top Animal Training Podcasts [Episode 205]

Animal Training Academy - July 03, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
About the episode; Welcome, animal training enthusiasts! You're tuning in to a unique and exciting episode of our podcast. This time, we're giving you a glimpse behind the mic, revealing the ins and outs of being a podcast host in the fascinating field of animal training. Today's episode fea...

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S6E13 The Sacro Iliac Joint

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - July 01, 2023 00:03 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the sacro iliac joint in horses. Topics include what it is, what it does, and what can go wrong, along with treatment options and a healthy dose of mythbusting. 

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Dr Nathaniel Hall; Rethinking canine olfaction: A fresh perspective [Episode 204]

Animal Training Academy - June 19, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Here are five crucial takeaways from the research that can be practically implemented by those engaged in the field of scent work: It may be beneficial to let go of pre-existing notions about canine olfaction and relearn everything from the ground up. Your human sense of smell, to a certain e...

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S6E12 Horses and Fences

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - June 14, 2023 22:51 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about all the aspects of a wide variety of fence types. Topics include types of horse injuries common with each kind of fence material, pros and cons, and how to utilize electricity effectively. 

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Nicole Lobry de Bruyn; 5 things trainers should know when working with a behaviour vet [Episode 203]

Animal Training Academy - June 05, 2023 17:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Nicole has been a veterinarian since the late 1980’s and has worked exclusively on companion animal behaviour since 2016. She is a member of the ANZCVS in Veterinary Behaviour and operates a private practice, Animal Sense, for companion animal behaviour issues in Perth, Western Australia. She ha...

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S6E11 Equine Acupuncture and Chiro

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - June 01, 2023 00:34 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the ins and outs of two popular modalities in equine healthcare: acupuncture and equine spinal manipulation, or "chiro" as it is commonly called. Topics include what they do, what they don't do, and how best to utilize them.

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Nicole Lobry de Bruyn; behaviour vet – Animal sense, Perth Australia [Episode 202]

Animal Training Academy - May 22, 2023 17:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Nicole has been a veterinarian since the late 1980’s and has worked exclusively on companion animal behaviour since 2016. She is a member of the ANZCVS in Veterinary Behaviour and operates a private practice, Animal Sense, for companion animal behaviour issues in Perth, Western Australia. She ha...

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Dr. Erica Feuerbacher – Prong & shock collars [literature review] & social interaction as a reinforcer [Bonus episode]

Animal Training Academy - May 15, 2023 17:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Dr. Erica Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor of Companion Animal Behavior and Welfare at Virginia Tech and director of the Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare Lab in the School of Animal Science. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida in the UF Canine Cognition and Beha...

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S6E10 Equine Dental Care

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - May 15, 2023 00:33 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of aspects of dental care for horses. Topics include how horse teeth are different from human teeth, what happens in normal wear, and why intervention is critical for the longevity of the horse.

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Susan Friedman; Functional assessments, Negative reinforcement & non-linear contingency analysis [Episode 200]

Animal Training Academy - May 08, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Dr. Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D. is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. Susan has co-authored chapters on behavior change in five veterinary texts, and her popular articles have been translated into 17 languages. She teaches seminars and courses on animal l...

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S6E09 When Is It An Emergency?

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - May 01, 2023 00:42 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the nature of horse emergencies, time frames for responding to various things, and scary things that aren't actually an emergency. Topics include illnesses, injuries, and neuro behavior, among others.

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Malena DeMartini; Becoming a separation anxiety ripple maker [CSAT] [Episode 199]

Animal Training Academy - April 24, 2023 17:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Malena DeMartini, is a Certified Trainer and Counselor (CTC), and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) – She is renowned in the dog training world for her work on canine separation anxiety over more than two decades. Her books, Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs, and Separation Anxiety in...

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S6E08 The 5 Grades of Lameness

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - April 14, 2023 23:02 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the lameness scale that veterinarians use to identify lameness issues in horses. 

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‘Bird-less’ gun-dog training; Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky [Episode 198]

Animal Training Academy - April 10, 2023 17:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky, PhD Bio As a long-time dog owner (since 1994) and a “Dog Trainer Certified According to Animal Welfare and Protection Legislation” (awarded by the Austrian Ministry of Health and the Messerli Research Institute, VetMed Vienna), Nicole founded her own dog training busin...

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S6E07 Straight Trippin'

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - March 31, 2023 23:20 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss what's actually happening when a horse trips. Spoiler alert: it's a bigger deal than you think! Topics include hoof confirmation, neurological disorders, and more.

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Getting ‘unstuck’ using Applied Behaviour Analysis; Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky [Episode 197]

Animal Training Academy - March 27, 2023 16:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky, PhD Bio As a long-time dog owner (since 1994) and a “Dog Trainer Certified According to Animal Welfare and Protection Legislation” (awarded by the Austrian Ministry of Health and the Messerli Research Institute, VetMed Vienna), Nicole founded her own dog training busin...

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S6E06 Equine Nutrition

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - March 14, 2023 23:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss equine nutrition. Topics include hay, grass, and other forage, as well as concentrates (grain), and how they impact horses at various stages of life. 

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Matt Beisner; The importance of consideration in advocating for change! [Episode 196].

Animal Training Academy - March 13, 2023 16:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Matt Beisner (CPDT-KA, LFDM-T), is the founder of THE ZEN DOG, and host of “Dog: Impossible” on Disney+. Matt is dedicated to humanely helping dogs and their humans learn how to better connect with one another. He believes that there are "no bad dogs", and works to support positive behaviour cha...

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Mary Hunter - 3 misconceptions about reinforcement [bonus episode]

Animal Training Academy - March 06, 2023 16:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Mary earned her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree in behaviour analysis from the University of North Texas. She consults with people and their pets, working mainly with dogs and horses. In addition, Mary teaches online courses for professional a...

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S6E05 Equine Insurance with Sara Cunningham

Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - March 01, 2023 00:55 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Sara Cunningham, an independent equine insurance broker and agent. Topics include how equine insurance is structured, available add-ons, all the ways it Doesn't work, and what you need to know going in. Sara is very open and c...

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Alexis Davison – 5 ways to increase your confidence if you have a dog who likes to chase [Episode 194].

Animal Training Academy - February 27, 2023 16:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Alexis Davison - Bio Alexis has been a professional dog trainer since 2001 and began developing Un-Chase!® in 2012 to help clients and students seeking solutions to their dogs’ chasing behaviours. Since then, she has helped countless dog lovers curb their dogs’ chasing behaviours and shared he...

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