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The show about how to have a better relationship with your dog or cat. Get tips on dog training, dog behaviour, cat behaviour and training, learn about the science on dogs and cats, and find out which books we're reading (animal-related and more generally). Kind, humane, reward-based training methods only. Hosted by Zazie Todd PhD and Kristi Benson CTC of Companion Animal Psychology blog. Made in Canada.
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Chatting with incredible minds about the psychology of our everyday world. Join Paul Davies, behavioural psychologist, as chats with guests about the mechanisms of human behaviour and the motivations behind people’s actions.
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Hello and welcome to "The Pet Perspective", the podcast from Napo for the spiciest insights into all things pets. Every fortnight we'll be interviewing a range of pet industry experts, and popular veterinarians to get their insight into what's going on in the pet world. We'll be hearing their opinions and guidance on tougher topics like trending doggy diets, or the rise in pet theft, as well as getting some top tips to help you take the best possible care of your pet. Learn more: https://www ...
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The Pet Behaviour Chat

Dr Katrin Jahn, DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS (Vet Behaviour), DACVB, MRCVS

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Every week, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviourist and Veterinarian of over 25 years, Dr. Katrin Jahn provides evidence-based solutions for pet behaviour problems, delivered with kindness, passion, and empathy. The podcast features up-to-date, informative advice on behaviour problems in dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other companion animals in a variety of episodes, including interviews with some of the leading minds in Pet Behaviour Medicine. In our Case Study and Case De-Brief episodes, ...
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Two Vets Talk Pets

Two Vets Talk Pets

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Want to know the latest on keeping your pet healthy, both behaviourally and medically? Want to know what happens daily at your local vet clinic? Veterinarians, Drs Lewis Kirkham and Robbie Anderton, provide an informative, light-hearted chat about the health of your pet. It includes veterinary, behaviour and training advice for pet owners, dog trainers, cat lovers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and; veterinary nurses. Dr Lewis has further qualifications in animal behaviour and Dr Rob ...
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Over the course of 36 podcasts we will explore the A to Z of mental health topics. This podcast is meant to facilitate discussion and hopefully help to remove stigma around a whole range of topics and issues. This is not a therapy podcast and I urge you to talk to you GP, Mind or someone you trust if you find any of the issues we touch on triggers anything for you. Every podcast is also raising money for Mind, so please support if you can by either clicking the link to donate in the podcast ...
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The lang cat‘s Tom McPhail talks with industry experts and insiders about pensions and investments, regulation, technology, politics and policy-making . Grown-up financial services insights for people who work here. Tom is one of the industry‘s leading experts on pensions and retirement for over 20 years and former Head of Policy for the FTSE100 firm Hargreaves Lansdown. You can also find him on Twitter as @pensionsmonkey
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From Woof to Wow is where dog training meets real talk! Join Josh Taylor, founder of Canine Education, as he shares his passion for dogs, personal stories, and no-nonsense advice for both dog owners and trainers. Whether you're struggling with your pup’s behaviour or looking to build a successful dog training business, Josh has your back. Expect laughs, lessons, and plenty of ‘aha’ moments as he spills his best-kept secrets, from transforming unruly dogs to scaling a thriving business. If yo ...
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Ever wonder what your animals are trying to tell you? How to decipher those looks, barks, meows, and interesting behaviour? Join Lindsay Maurice as she shares numerous animal communication encounters and bizarre unfoldings. Jumping into unique stories that will open your mind to the depths in which the animals that share our world look to connect.
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Oli Juste hosts a podcast about dogs. Health and behaviour experts, friends, artists, dog lovers and owners talk about dog training and behaviour, our dogs’ physical and mental health, rescue dogs, but also dogs in art, in culture, dogs at work and of course our own individual companions and their wonderful quirks. Expect to learn a few things whilst having fun and discovering new sides of the dog’s world.
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Concerned about the impact we humans are having on them? Then charge up those AirPods - or Bluetooth headset - and get ready for The Animal Guide for Curious Humans. Creator and host Maureen Armstrong brings animal lovers, wildlife experts and decision makers together to discuss the habits and behaviours of animals—including us—and ways we can live together harmoniously in light of ever-increasing population, resource and climate pressures. The Animal Guide for Curious Humans will educate yo ...
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The Animal Turn

Claudia Hirtenfelder

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Animals are increasingly at the forefront of research questions – Not as shadows to human stories, or as beings we want to understand biologically, or for purely our benefit – but as beings who have histories, stories, and geographies of their own. Each season is set around themes with each episode unpacking a particular animal turn concept and its significance therein. Join Claudia Hirtenfelder as she delves into some of the most important ideas emerging out of this recent turn in scholarsh ...
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We’ve created a new podcast series all about kittens! The Pets at Home Kitten Podcast’s mission is to provide you with an expert overview of everything you need to know, and the products you’ll need, to help make caring for your kitten a positive and exciting adventure. Welcoming a new cat or kitten into your home is an amazing experience and can be the beginning of a wonderful companionship, but also means a lot of change for both of you. What are the first things a new kitten owner should ...
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Holistic Pet Radio

Holistic Pet Radio

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Welcome to Holistic Pet Radio, your trusted source for expert insights and practical advice on nurturing your pet's well-being naturally. Join us as we explore the world of holistic pet care, covering topics like raw feeding, improving your kibble, natural supplements, enrichment, pet health, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pet owner, our informative episodes are designed to empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions for your furry companions. Hosted by A ...
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Now Go Create

Claire Bridges

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In today's world, creativity isn't a nice-to-have in business, it's a must-have. But despite some common misconceptions, creative is not a department, it’s a mindset and a range of skills that anyone can learn and master. The Now Go Create podcast is hosted by Claire Bridges, a former Creative Director, author and now educator who is obsessed with creativity! She’s trained over 40,000 people in creative thinking skills, and worked with teams at brands like ASOS, Netflix and Marks and Spencer ...
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Episode 92 – Pica and GI Disease in Dogs and Cats What a fascinating topic and one I’ve been thinking a lot about in recent weeks. We have seen a spike in foreign body surgeries at my clinic in Abu Dhabi in recent weeks – as we all know, these things tend to come in 3s – and this, together with the publication of the below paper in JAVMA, has reall…
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Welcome to another bite-sized Creative Nudge from the Now Go Create Summer School! This week, host Claire Bridges invites you to break out of autopilot and see things from a different perspective. In this mini-episode, Claire shares a story of getting lost on her usual dog walk only to stumble upon a beautiful bullrush-filled lake. Her challenge: W…
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Why are we so drawn to stories about transformation? About leaving the ordinary world, facing a crisis, and returning changed? From King Lear to The Lion King, from Harry Potter to The Hunger Games, the same plot shape appears again and again: a lone hero sets off on a journey, struggles, grows, and triumphs. This structure — famously named The Her…
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Writers talk about what brings them hope for the human-dog, human-cat, and human-animal bond. This is a bonus episode featuring Patricia McConnell PhD, Jean Donaldson, Marc Bekoff PhD, and all of the writers who took part in Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers. Together they share their insights on what is cause for hope. Bark! Fest cel…
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Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re diving into the top 3 dog training mistakes owners are still making in 2025—and how to fix them fast. Despite all the info out there, these common missteps are still derailing progress for so many well-meaning dog owners: Using punishment instead of teaching Mistaking dog parks for proper socialization Waiti…
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Welcome to the first Creative Nudge of the Now Go Create Summer School! This week, host Claire Bridges invites you to try a powerful tool inspired by author Elizabeth Gilbert: the Creative CAT Scan. No medical equipment needed just five to ten minutes (and maybe a notebook) to look beneath the surface of your creative life. Instead of our usual ful…
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Episode 91 – Open Concept I absolutely love pushing the boundaries of what is possible in Veterinary Medicine and indeed the Veterinary Industry. In this thought-provoking episode, Nora and I chat about our newly embraced “Open Concept”, which allows for more transparency, owner presence and owner contribution to their pets’ health and treatment. I…
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Ready to boost your creative confidence and reset your habits this summer without overwhelm? In this special episode of Now Go Create, host Claire Bridges shares a brand-new (and totally free) resource: the Creative Nudge Summer School. Our routines change over summer. Whether you’re juggling kids on school holidays, diving into new client projects…
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I chat with Dr Paul Sacher about the state of AI within the behavioural sciences. Should we be scared how AI will be used or excited about the opportunities it opens for research and the application of psychology? Paul is an AI and Behavioural scientist, CEO of Sacher.ai, and a senior lecturer in AI and behavioural science in the Faculty of Medicin…
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Episode 90 – Preparing for an Aggressive Dog Consultation As Veterinary Behaviourists, safety is an extremely important part of our practice – safety for ourselves, our teams, safety for third parties and safety for the caregivers as well as the patients. Safety is especially important when we regularly see patients that are being presented for agg…
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As we take a summer break, we're replaying this fun and fantastic interview with Erica Beckwith of A Matter of Manners dog training about the benefits of tricks training for dogs and cats. We talked about: the benefits of tricks training how tricks training can help you love your pet even more how Erica got into training tricks Erica's favourite tr…
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Ever wondered how the world’s best creative ideas are born and why some of them come from the unlikeliest places? In this episode of Now Go Create, host Claire Bridges sits down with ex-PepsiCo marketer Arif Haq to deconstruct some of this year’s most standout campaigns from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We want to figure o…
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Episode 89 – Holiday Choices for Cats – Home or Cattery? We all want what is best for our feline friends and that includes ensuring their happiness, safety and behavioural health while we are on holiday or traveling. But what IS actually best for them? · To stay at home in their familiar surroundings and territory? · To stay in a cattery where they…
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Send us a text In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode, Josh and Sam reflect on how their pet care businesses began—not with a grand vision, but from simple needs, passion, and a little bit of chaos. Key Highlights: How it all started: Sam launched her cat-sitting business after needing care for her own five cats. Josh found his path to dog t…
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What exactly is strategy and why does it seem so confusing (or intimidating) to so many of us? In this episode of Now Go Create, Claire Bridges talks to Julian Cole, the globally renowned strategy consultant and educator who has worked with brands like Uber, Apple, Facebook, and Disney. If the word ‘strategy’ makes you think of war generals, chess …
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Do habits really take 66 days to form? Should you rely on willpower? How does a psychologist approach overcoming their own bad habits and starting good ones? Professor Ben Gardner leads us through the intricate world of habits, exploring their definitions, the distinction between habits and routines, and the psychological mechanisms behind habitual…
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Episode 88 – Serotonin Syndrome - What you need to know! Serotonin Syndrome, also known as Serotonin Toxicity, is the most severe side effect of serotonergic medication and can potentially be fatal if not treated and managed. Therefore, understandably, many vets are very cautious when it comes to prescribing serotonergic agents and especially when …
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Dogs have incredible noses, and can trained to search for the scent of human remains, bringing closure to those who are grieving and the opportunity to memorialize. As well as recent remains, they can also search for historic remains. We're joined by two experts in the field, Kim Cooper of Ottawa Valley Search and Rescue, and Cat Warren, author of …
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change at work, worried about AI or just not sure where your own career goes next? This episode of Now Go Create might be the creative inspiration you need. Claire is joined by Christopher Bishop, a self-styled “Chief Reinvention Officer,” ex-touring rock musician turned IBM exec, and now author of the new…
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Episode 87 – The importance of sleep in our pets – a conversation with Dr Carrie Tooley Sleep!!!! Honestly, this is a topic I have been thinking about so much lately and this amazing conversation with Dr Carrie Tooley just reinforces how important sleep is to the mental and emotional health of our pets and patients! What you’ll learn in this episod…
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What do you do when your brilliant idea just isn’t getting noticed? In this launch episode of our new “Creative Dilemmas” feature, Claire tackles Nicky’s real-life challenge: she’s poured her heart into designing and patenting the Wedgee Box, a beautiful, shoe-saving solution for travellers but isn’t seeing the sales or engagement she hoped for, es…
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This episode dives into the complexities of cat behaviour. Dr Claude Béata, animal behaviouralist and author of The Interpretation of Cats, emphasises cats dual role as both predator and prey and how this distinction can help us understand these most wonderful creatures. Our discussion also covers the importance of experience in shaping behaviour, …
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Episode 86 – Behaviour Signs and Neurotransmitters When I first started out in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, knowing which Behaviour Medication to choose for any given patients was a real struggle. I didn’t really know what to base my choices on, often reached for the same medication over and over again without really knowing why and just hoping t…
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Zazie Todd is at the forefront of the move towards positive animal welfare and kind, humane dog training methods. Her third book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog is a compassionate and practical guide to overcoming your dog’s fears. In this panel from Bark! Fest, you’ll learn how to help your dog feel safe, how y…
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How do you really know if an idea is any good? Can you truly judge creative work without getting tangled in your personal taste or letting your biases get in the way? In this episode of Now Go Create, I dig into the messy, often emotional process of evaluating creative ideas. It's award show season, and competition for gongs is fierce. I’m joined b…
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Episode 85 – Setting Up a Behaviour Service with RVN Nikki McLeod Veterinary Nurses are INVALUABLE when it comes to promoting Behavioural Health within Veterinary Practices. In this episode, I chat to RVN, Nikki McLeod about her current exciting journey of setting up a Behaviour Service within the practice she works in, what her challenges have bee…
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When’s the last time you broke a rule not recklessly, but smartly, strategically, and creatively? This week on Now Go Create, Claire Bridges explores the maverick mindset that drives creative breakthroughs, inspired by her conversation with Graham Goodkind (Frank PR) and high-jump legend Dick Fosbury, whose “Fosbury Flop” didn’t just win medals but…
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What is vulnerability and how does it affect people differently? How should consumer organisations, such as banks be catering for people with characteristics of vulnerability? I chat with Dr Chris Fitch from the Money Advice Trust about the impact of being vulnerable and some of the innovative ways organisations are changing to be inclusive and acc…
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Living with pets sadly means losing them too. There wasn't a dry eye in the house (in a good way) at this event. Loving pets means thinking of them both in life and after their loss. In the poignant and personal Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter, E.B. Bartels takes us on a global tour of how we love and mourn our pets. Sarah Bowen shar…
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Episode 84 – Assessing and Managing Inter-Cat Tension & Aggression Cases This week, I saw a 2-cat, a 4-cat and an 8-cat home, all with diagnoses of inter-cat tension or inter-cat aggression. These cases can be really complex to work up and understanding the fine nuances of cat-cat sociability can be really challenging. In this episode, I share the …
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Josh and Sam dive into a topic that’s rarely discussed but deeply felt in the pet industry: mental health. From the emotional toll on veterinarians and pet sitters to the burnout and impostor syndrome many dog trainers face, this conversation gets real about the hidden weight professionals carry while carin…
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He trademarked the word talkability and then watched the rest of the PR world borrow it. Frank PR founder Graham Goodkind joins the Now Go Create podcast this week to talk fame, making ideas, creative bravery, and why being a dick is the highest creative compliment. Graham is the founder of Frank, the PR agency known for creating ideas that are imp…
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Episode 83 – We are what we eat. A conversation about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats - with Dr Gaelle Joanny This is SUCH an epic episode. The quality of conversation with Dr Gaelle Joanny always blows my mind and I am so grateful to be able to share this with you. I have spoken about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs and cats…
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Arianna Huffington once called it “the obnoxious roommate in your head.” Yep – we’re talking about the inner critic. That voice that pipes up with doubt, judgment, and unhelpful commentary, just when you’re trying to do something creative, brave, or important. In this episode, Claire chats with hypnotherapist James Mallinson – who also happens to b…
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When The Emotional Lives of Animals was first published in 2007, it was a gamechanger for its exploration of animal emotions and cognition. Now, a second edition has been published to bring us up to date on all the new science of animal emotions. Marc Bekoff joins us in this webinar to talk about animals’ experiences of joy, empathy, grief, anger, …
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Episode 82 – How young is too young to start Behaviour Meds? “Oh, I’m sure they’ll grow out of it…”. A phrase that makes my heart sink when it comes to young dogs with obvious behavioural diagnoses. Now, what do I mean by “young”? We’re talking about dogs somewhere between 6 and 12 months of age and yes, it is absolutely possible that these youngst…
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I'm joined by Dr Lori Beth Bisbey, a psychologist, a sex & intimacy coach, host of the A to Z of Sex podcast and star of Open House: The Great Sex Experiment on Channel 4. We talk about the psychology behind people's sexual kinks and fetishes, if engaging in kinky behaviour is healthy for relationships, and if such behaviour should be seen as ‘norm…
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Professor Ian Walker, Professor of Psychology and Head of the School of Psychology at Swansea University, talks to me about the psychology of cycling. We also discuss how you can change people's transport behaviour, what it means to be a ‘mindful traveller’, and if it's actually safer not to wear a helmet when cycling. Find out more about Professor…
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I chat with renowned psychologist Professor Robert Epstein about how search engines are modern Skinner boxes, manipulating our choices and even our beliefs. Hear about how his research over the last 12 years shows how tech corporations such as Google and Facebook are employing techniques from behaviourism to manipulate our beliefs and opinions to i…
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Send us a text In this episode, Josh is joined by Sam Havill to talk about how she grew her pet care business from solo cat sitting to leading a 20+ person team across Montreal. They chat about the rise of force-free grooming, the impact of COVID on dog behaviour, and why trust-based care is changing the game in both grooming and training. They cha…
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How well do you actually know your creative self? In this episode of the Now Go Create podcast, host Claire Bridges invites you to question what truly fuels your creativity and why understanding your creative type might be the missing link in your team’s collaboration (and your own self-awareness). Joined by Carolyn Gregoire, co-author of Wired to …
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Episode 81 – Janice and Robbie’s Story Robbie is probably one of the most anxious dogs I have seen in my 6 years working as a Veterinary Psychiatrist. His behaviour got so bad that his lovely caregiver, Janice, had to sleep on the sofa with him for several weeks, neither of them getting much sleep. When I first met him, Robbie would pace, pant, pat…
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