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Animal Training Academy — 279 episodes

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Lessons from a Lifetime in Behaviour with Karen Deeds [Episode 279]

2

Finding Your Flow: Artistry in Dog Training with Steve Goodall [Episode 278]

3

Clarity, Credibility & Collaboration with Natalie Light [Episode 277]

4

Building Values-Driven, Resilient Training Careers with Jason Light [Episode 276] 24032026

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Doing It Anyway: Confidence, Marketing & Growth with Veronica Boutelle [Episode 275]

6

Michael Shikashio on Professionalism, Polarisation, and the Future of Dog Training [Episode 274]

7

Inside Zoo School: Learning, Leadership, and Care with Dr. Susan Friedman & Rick Hester [Episode 273]

8

Practicing Gratitude Inside and Outside ATA with Ryan Cartlidge, Shelly Wood & Belinda Young [Episode 272]

9

Engineering Better Husbandry with Ryan Talbot [Episode 271]

10

A Journey Into Wolf Park with Ryan Talbot [Episode 270]

11

The Business Side of Dog Training with Sara Brueske [Episode 269]

12

From Play to Performance with Sara Brueske [Episode 268]

13

Movement, Mindfulness, and Mastery with Lori Stevens [Episode 267]

14

Generalization, Growth & Good Faith Learning – Ellen Yoakum [Episode 266]

15

Good Enough to Get Going: Lessons from Ellen Yoakum [Episode 265]

16

Megan Sanders: Why Training the Trainer Changes Everything [Episode 264]

17

Megan Sanders: Training Journeys Across Species and Settings [Episode 263]

18

Mari Valgma – Unlocking the Power of Movement Puzzles [Episode 262]

19

Mari Valgma and The Journey Behind Movement Puzzles [Episode 261]

20

The Reinforcement History We Ask Others to Ignore with Adam Skandarani [Episode 260]

21

From Lunging to Learning: Flash Gordon's Legacy with Adam Skandarani [Episode 259]

22

Juliana DeWillems: Beyond Training - How Management Shapes Behavior [Episode 258]

23

Chirag Patel Unpacks the Bucket Game & His Behavioural Philosophy [Episode 257]

24

Juliana DeWillems: Finding Fulfillment and Avoiding Burnout in Dog Training [Episode 256]

25

Tom Candy on Burnout, Boundaries & Breakthroughs in Shelter Work [Episode 255]

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Tom Candy on Simplifying Shelter Behaviour: From Stress to Success [Episode 254]

27

Applying Behavioral Science to Everyday Training with Dr. Keira Moore [Episode 253]

28

Keira Moore on Radical Behaviorism and the Science of Training [Episode 252]

29

Peggy Hogan: Teaching Horses with Clarity, Kindness & Clickers [Episode 251]

30

Honoring the No, Shaping the Yes with Dr. Susan Friedman [Episode 250]

31

ACE Free Work and the Art of Canine Observation with Sarah Fisher [Episode 249]

32

Sarah Fisher's Journey into Animal Centred Education [Episode 248]

33

Chris Jenkins on Leadership, Learning, and Moving the Needle [Episode 247]

34

Exploring 24/7 Animal Welfare with Sabrina Brando [Episode 246]

35

Navigating Feather-Destructive Behaviors with Belinda Young [Episode 245]

36

Exploring Canine Play with Craig Ogilvie [Episode 244]

37

Craig Ogilvie's Training Journey; From Police Dogs to Play [Episode 243]

38

The Human Element in Animal Training Teams with Dr. Christy Alligood [Episode 242]

39

Ulrika Andreasson Part 2: 5 Key Lessons from Training Reindeer [Episode 241]

40

Ulrika Andreasson: Clicker Training Reindeer & Beyond [Episode 240]

41

Simone Mueller: Navigating Predatory Behavior in Dogs [Episode 239]

42

Simone Mueller: Leading the Charge in Ethical Dog Training [Episode 238]

43

Constructing Canine Consent with Erin Jones [Episode 237]

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Erin Jones on Human Exceptionalism and Canine Consent [Episode 236]

45

Emotionally healthy Puppies with Rose Browne [Episode 235]

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Rose Browne on Lifelong Learning and Puppy Start Right [Episode 234]

47

Five Ways to Promote Positive Reinforcement with Debbie Martin [Episode 233]

48

Debbie Martin on Positive Reinforcement and Fear Free Practices [Episode 232]

49

[Episode 231] Susan Friedman & Rick Hester - Exploring the LIMA model

50

Exploring Control Unleashed with Angie Madden [Episode 230]

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

Fom Tech to Tails: Andre Yeu's Journey to Dog Training Excellence [Episode 225]

56

Cooperative Care: A Conversation with Eva Bertilsson - part 2 [Episode 224]

57

Unraveling ABA's Potential with Francesca Degli Espinosa [episode 223]

58

Bridging Worlds: Francesca Degli Espinosa on Behavior Analysis & Dog Training [Episode 222]

59

Setting Boundaries: A Path to Professional Well-being - Jessica Dolce; part 2 [Episode 221]

60

Practicing Compassionate Badassery with Jessica Dolce [Episode 220]

61

Cooperative Care: A Conversation with Eva Bertilsson [Episode 219]

62

Building Confidence & Overcoming Impostor Syndrome with Nicky Plaskitt [Ep 218]

63

Nicky Plaskitt: Blazing Trails in Zoological Behaviour [Episode 217]

64

From the Archives: Chirag Patel on his training journey, The Bucket Game, and Navigating Challenges [Episode 216]

65

Navigating the Challenges of Dogs, children & Newborns in Family Life; Jennifer Shryock [Episode 215]

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Navigating the Caring Role: Dr. Nurena - Merging Medical & Training Fields [Episode 214]

67

Genuine Choices in Animal Training: Exploring Assent with Hannah D. McGee [Episode 213]

68

Elderly Animal Welfare: A Deep Dive with Debra Marrin [Ep. 212]

69

Dr Susan Friedman & Rick Hester; Freeing the Operant [Ep. 211]

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

Mary Hunter - 3 misconceptions about reinforcement [bonus episode]

86

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

87

Alexis Davison – Un-Chase; [Episode 193]

88

Nicolette Canzoneri - Applying the laws of behaviour science to 'help save the world'; Part 2 [Episode 192]

89

Bex Tasker - Teaching behaviour science to youth [Episode 191]​

90

Amy Schliz; 5 ways to improve 'dialogue' in your training [Episode 190]

91

Amy Schliz; Giraffe conservation & training [Episode 189]

92

Nikki Morrison; Animal Training Toolkit - Part 2 [Episode 188]

93

Nikki Morrison; Animal Training Toolkit - Part 1 [Episode 187]

94

Marketing Made Simple; with April Sunshine Hawkins [Episode 186]

95

Carrie-Anne Selwyn: Canine Hoopers World Part 2 [Episode 185]

96

Carrie-Anne Selwyn: Canine Hoopers World [Episode 184]

97

Dr. Lisa Gunter - Assistant Professor [Psychology] at Coastal Carolina University; Part 2 [Episode 183]

98

Dr. Lisa Gunter - Assistant Professor [Psychology] at Coastal Carolina University; Part 1 [Episode 182]

99

Exploring Nuances & connecting dots; #2 - Eva Bertilsson & Angelica Hesselius [Episode 181]

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Exploring Nuances & connecting dots; Eva Bertilsson & Angelica Hesselius [Episode 180]

101

Peggy Hogan & Monty Gwynne - R+ horse training collaboration #2 [Episode 179]

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Peggy Hogan & Monty Gwynne - R+ horse training collaboration #1 [Episode 178]

103

Melissa Millet - The Ultimutts; Part 2 [Episode 177]

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Melissa Millet - The Ultimutts; Part 1 [Episode 176]

105

Dante Camacho: Dante Dog Works, Part 2 [Episode 175]

106

Dante Camacho: Dante Dog Works, Part 1 [Episode 174]

107

Jessica Hekman: Functional Dog Collaborative, part 2 [Episode 173]

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Jessica Hekman: Functional Dog Collaborative, part 1 [Episode 172]

109

Deborah Jones; Cooperative Care training, Part 2 [Episode 171]

110

Deborah Jones; Cooperative Care training, Part 1 [Episode 170]

111

Terrie Hayward - Deaf dogs/animals [Episode 169]

112

Susan Friedman & Rick Hester - Parenting with ATA knowledge on board; Part 2

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Susan Friedman & Rick Hester - Parenting with ATA knowledge on board; Part 1

114

[Episode 166] Rat Tickling with Megan LaFollette

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Maasa Nishimuta - CAAWT [Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare & Training] Part 2

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Maasa Nishimuta - CAAWT [Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare & Training] Part 1

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[Episode 163] Joe Layng - 'The secret to happiness; Part 2'

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[Episode 162] Joe Layng - 'The secret to happiness; Part 1'

119

[Episode 161] Kim Brophey - 'Meet your dog'

120

[Episode 160] Autumn Sorrells - Animal welfare in medical research; Part 2

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[Episode 159] Autumn Sorrells - Animal welfare in medical research: Part 1

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[Episode 158] Veronica Boutelle; Master schedules & saving ATA!

123

[Episode 157] - Kristina Spaulding; Smart Dog Training & Behaviour

124

[Episode 156] - Emelie Johnson Vegh; Are you feeling Overwhelmed?

125

[Episode 155] - Allie Bender; Canine Enrichment for the Real World (Part 2)

126

[Episode 154] - Emily Strong; Canine Enrichment for the Real World

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[Bonus episode 153] - Digital & content marketing with Melissa Breau

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[Episode 152] - Tony Harvey; Guide dogs UK & TAG teach

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[Episode 151] - Rick Hester; Curator of Behavioral Husbandry for the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

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[Episode 150] - Dr. Susan Friedman & Ryan Cartlidge; Off the perch part 2

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[Episode 149] - Tim Van Loan; Behavioral Husbandry Manager of the ABQ BioPark

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[Episode 148] - Emily Harvey; Guide dogs UK (& dreaming of Ken Ramirez...)

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[Episode 147] - Catja Pedersen; Mother of awesomeness.

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[Episode 146] - Emelie Johnson Vegh; The pros & pitfalls of the fluff!

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[Episode 145] - Catherine Nelson: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

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[Episode 144] - Laura VanArendonk Baugh: Advocating for Positive Reinforcement.

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[Episode 143] - Michael Shikashio & Trish McMillan; Nobody makes good decisions whilst being strangled.

138

[BONUS Epiosde] - Dr. Christy Alligood; How research works.

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[Episode 141] - Terrie Hayward; PAW, Positive Animal Wellness

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[Episode 140] - Unscripted/impromptu behaviour nerding with Eva Bertilsson

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[Episode 139] - Chris Varnon; Assistant Professor of Psychology at Converse College ... Part 2

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[Episode 138] - Dr. Chris Varnon - learning with bumble bees, snakes, rats, pigeons and more!

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[Episode 137]; Adele Shaw, The Willing Equine ... Part 2

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[Episode 136]; Adele Shaw, The Willing Equine ... Part 1

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[Episode 135]; Sean Pogson; Never say never with - TAG teach!

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[Episode 134] Amy Cook, PhD - 'The Play Way'

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[Episode 133] - Veronica Sanchez; Service dog training

148

[Episode 132] - Ryan Cartlidge & Shelly Wood; Making Ripples

149

[Episode 131] - Erica Feuerbacher; Assistant Professor of Companion Animal Welfare and Behavior

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[Episode 130] - Trish McMillan; Improving shelters in 2020 & beyond...

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[Episode 129] – Sonya Bevan; Part 2 - brave sharing about cancer, amputation & grief!

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[Episode 128] - Sonya Bevan; Part 1 - Dog charming in Perth, Australia

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[Episode 127] Shelly Wood - Introducing new dogs into your home & to your other animals...

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[Episode 126] Caitlin Coberly - Dog training 101 & running online communities

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[Episode 125] Chris Shank - Cockatoo Downs

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[Episode 124] Constructional affection with Sean Will

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[Episode 123] Malena DeMartini; Separation anxiety amid a pandemic...

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[Episode 122] Dr Afiya Fredericks – The Growth Mindset, Part 2

159

[Episode 121] Dr Afiya Fredericks - The Growth Mindset, Part 1

160

Steve Martin: Natural Encounters Inc. - Problems are opportunities in disguise! [Bonus Episode]

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[Episode 120] Lili Chin - changing the world one drawing at a time!

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[Episode 119] - Dr Gregory Hanley; Values first & Widely effective!

163

Ken Ramirez; On pandemics & 'staycations' [BONUS episode]

164

Vidhya Karthikeyan - The Unlikely Tricksters; Concept Training

165

Marjie Alonso - Executive Director IAABC; The lemonade conference

166

Nicolette Canzoneri – Applying the laws of behavior science to 'help save world'

167

Bryan Shelton - Aubrey Daniels International consultant

168

[Episode 113] Leslie Eide; Managing fitness for all dogs...

169

[Episode 112] Colleen Pelar - Honour the experience of the people we are with...

170

[Episode 111] - Lori Stevens; The importance of observation...

171

Dr Jesús Rosales-Ruiz; Associate professor of Behavior Analysis [part 2]

172

Dr Jesús Rosales-Ruiz; Associate professor of Behavior Analysis [part 1]

173

[Episode 108] Chad Crittle - Crittle's Christmas Critter Chats

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[Episode 107] - Sarah Stremming - The Cognitive Canine

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[Episode 105] Greg Vicino - Five Opportunities to Thrive

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[Episode 106] - Wes Anderson; Inventor of the Pet Tutor®️

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[Episode 104] Jennifer Shryock - Family Paws

178

[Episode 103] Mary Hunter - PORTL; Your Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab.

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[Episode 102] Bex Tasker – Positively together

180

[Episode 101] Veronica Boutelle - 8 Biggest Dog Training Business Myths

181

[Episode 100] Dr. Susan Friedman & Ryan Cartlidge - Off the perch

182

[Episode 99] Pamela Clark - 10 things parrot consultants need to know in 2019

183

[Episode 98] Tim Sullivan - Brookfield Zoo; Curator of behavioural husbandry

184

[Episode 97] Dr. Patricia McConnell - The human-animal relationship

185

[Episode 96] Erin Davidson - Ten steps to train a wild bird of prey

186

Nancy Tucker - The good enough dog

187

Dr. Eduardo Fernandez – Everyone can shape with data!

188

Kathy Sdao - Anything you resist persists [Bright Spot Dog Training!]

189

Petra Edwards - Bravely sharing about compassion fatigue

190

[Bonus episode] - Eva Bertilsson: CCC - Choice, Control & Communication 2019

191

Dr. Robert Hewings - UK college of scent dogs

192

Michelle Skurski - Disney's Animal Kingdom ®

193

Agnieszka Janarek - Changing training culture

194

Lindsay Wood brown

195

Jean Donaldson - Academy for dog trainers

196

Laura Ryder - Seize the moment

197

Ken Ramirez - Training animals for conservation; Chimpanzees, Elephants, Polar bears & more!

198

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

199

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

200

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

201

Alexandra Kurland – "We live on a very intelligent planet"

202

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

203

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

204

Leslie McDevitt – Control unleashed!

205

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

206

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

207

Nick Benger; How to create Animal Training podcasts/content

208

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

209

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

210

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

211

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

212

Malena DeMartini – Treating separation anxiety in dogs…

213

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

214

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

215

Grisha Stewart – Behaviour adjustment training 2.0…

216

Sarah Owings. "Embracing Brave Learning / Let's Make Stimulus Control Sexy Again!"

217

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

218

Michael Shikashio – Complete Canine: Aggressive dogs

219

Dr. Chris Pachel – Animal Behaviour Clinic; "It's like learning a new language"

220

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

221

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

222

Laura Monaco Torelli – The making of a memorable mentor…

223

Susan Schneider – The Science of Consequences …

224

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

225

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

226

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

227

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

228

Carrie Kish – Reptelligence; Ectotherm and snake training/enrichment

229

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

230

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

231

Chirag Patel- Domesticated Manners (The bucket game)

232

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

233

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

234

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

235

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

236

Kirstin Anderson Hansen – Marine animal behavior and bioacoustics team

237

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

238

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

239

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

240

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

241

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

242

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

243

Dr. Clare Browne Get your timing right …

244

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

245

Dr. Kate Mornement – Pets behaving badly

246

Stephanie Edlund – "Because … SCIENCE! Trust the process"

247

Hillary Hankey – Avian Behavior International, Entrepreneurship and free flight bird training…

248

Anna Oblasser-Mirtl – Animal Training Center – Austria, "The only limit in positive reinforcement training is our imagination."

249

Paul McGreevy – Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science at the University of Sydney's School of Veterinary Science.

250

Valerie Hare – Co-founder of the SHAPE of enrichment, part 2 (Episode 30).

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Valerie Hare – Co-founder of the SHAPE of enrichment, part 1 (Episode 29).

252

Jan Østergaard on "square training" – Canis Skive (Denmark)

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[Focus on what you want] Karolina Westlund … Associate Professor of Ethology – University of Stockholm

254

Wouter Stellaard – Animal programs training director (Columbus Zoo).

255

Hilda Tresz – Behavioural Enrichment and International Animal Welfare coordinator at Phoenix Zoo/Mentor for the Jane Goodall institute.

256

Manager of Animal Training at Maymont – Anaka Nazareth.

257

Ryan Tate – Lessons learned from a career of behavior management

258

Talking enrichment with Sarah Van Herpt from Wellington Zoo [Part 2]

259

Punishment starts where knowledge ends – with [ Louise Ginman ]

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Talking enrichment with Sarah Van Herpt from Wellington Zoo [Part 1]

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Shaping behavior [with Mikolaj Zybala]

262

Nic Bishop – Nature theater storyteller [Part 2]

263

Julian & Rasta (VIP mentor programs) .-.

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Nic Bishop – Nature theater storyteller [Part 1]

265

Dogs hunting the most valuable food in the world – with Karen Drummond .-.

266

Will positive reinforcement work for you? Lisa Longo – Animal Académie. -.

267

Free flight Macaws & interpersonal relationships – Chris Jenkins (COO of Natural Encounters, Orlando, Florida). – .

268

TRAIN ME PLEASE – Jose Gomes. – .

269

Fish Training (White Sturgeon) – With Johnny May.

270

FIVE important elements of animal training plans. .

271

Positive reinforcement trends with Bianca Papadopolus. – .

272

Training groups of animals Bianca Papadopoulos (Episode 8).

273

Positive Reinforcement Horse Training – Kate Southcombe – (Episode 7).

274

Debbie Marrin, Director of Training and Behavioral husbandry, San Francisco Zoo (Episode 6).

275

Animal Training Questions with Dr Kat Gregory (Episode 5).

276

Animal Training in Zoos – with Mikolaj Zybala from Poland (Episode 4).

277

Are you a punisher? Punishments role in behavior. (Episode 3)

278

Reinforcement – Do you recognise it, when you see it? (Episode 2)

279

An Important Thing Everyone Should Know about Animal Training Success.