Best Pet Harmony Animal Behavior and Training Podcasts (2025)

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#112 - Try It: Teach Your Dog "Find It" From Scratch 17:50

1d ago17:50

17:50

Looking for an easy way to enrich your dog’s life and support your behavior goals? “Find It” might be your new favorite go-to. In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily Strong (she/they) walks you through exactly how to teach “Find It” from scratch—even if your dog has never done scent work before. You’ll get a step-by-step guide that…

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#111 - Scent Work for Dogs: Enrichment That Supports the Whole Household 42:24

8d ago42:24

42:24

Simple, flexible scent games that help your dog thrive—and give you a well-earned breather. If you’ve ever needed your dog to do something enriching without needing your full attention, or wanted to build your relationship through fun, sniffy games, this episode is your new best friend. In this week’s episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Allie…

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#110 - Q&A: Enrichment Strategies for Pets with Allergies 35:40

1M ago35:40

35:40

Anyone who has a pet with allergies knows that it can be rough to create an enrichment strategy that fits their needs. Depending on the type and severity of that allergy there can be a lot of restrictions. In this episode, we discuss the allergy journies we've gone on with our own dogs and how we've created enrichment strategies around allergy rest…

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#109 - Assessing Risk for the Safety Enrichment Category 56:55

1M ago56:55

56:55

We're asked all the time about enrichment that isn't related to food. Well, here we are, folks! Today's episode is all about the safety category of enrichment. We'll discuss how to perform a risk assessment for your pet's enrichment strategy. You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet professionals, come hang out with us! We're hosting FREE…

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#108 - Debbie Martin: The Behavior Specialist You Didn't Know You Needed 1:29:47

2M ago1:29:47

1:29:47

What the heck is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior? Find out in this week's episode with Debbie Martin! Plus, sound sensitivities, risk assessments, and puppy socialization. Buckle up! You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet professionals, come hang out with us! We're hosting FREE PETPro Public Office Hours. We've got Q&As, …

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#107 - How to Better Support Clients 38:22

2M ago38:22

38:22

This one's for the pet professionals! Clients are integral to what we do and that means we need to make sure they're well-supported throughout the journey. In this episode, we explore the foundations of exemplary client care, including some tips to help you better support your clients even more. You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet pr…

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#106 - Dr. Kelly Ballantyne: Combating Caregiver Burden 1:09:08

2M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

We've said it before and we'll say it again- it's hard to care for individuals who need specialized care, and that includes pets with behavior challenges! In this episode, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Kelly Ballantyne provides tips for combating caregiver burden, discusses the link between pain and behavior, and gives up-to-date infor…

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#105 - But, Like, What Even Is Training, Anyway? 51:57

2M ago51:57

51:57

We talk about training a lot. But, like, what even IS training? Does it have to involve a treat pouch and clicker? Or, perhaps, could it involve Allie bear crawling up a platform and nothing more? Check out today's episode to find out. You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet professionals, come hang out with us! We're hosting FREE PETPro…

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#104 - Ayoka Bubar: Dog Sports as Enrichment 54:56

3M ago54:56

54:56

Flyball, Agility, Tracking, Rally Obedience, Trick Titling, Conformation, Herding, Mondioring, Obedience, oh my! If you're into canine sports or looking to learn more about them, Ayoka is your person. Get ready to step into the world of R+ dog sports! You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet professionals, come hang out with us! We're hos…

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#103 - Adaptations for [Human] Accessibility 30:28

3M ago30:28

30:28

Every human experiences and operates in the world in a unique way. That means that the way each person cares for their pet will be unique, too! So, how do we make adaptations for humans to successfully work with and enrich their pets? Tune in to this episode to find out! You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet professionals, come hang ou…

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#102 - Gabrielle Johnson: Disability Justice in Animal Welfare 1:22:07

3M ago1:22:07

1:22:07

The animal training industry is typically on board with non-human learners being individuals and meeting those individuals where they are when it comes to training. But what about our human learners? In this episode, Gabrielle Johnson talks about how we can meet our human learners where they are and how to support disability justice in the animal w…

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#101 - How to Reduce Harm in Our Industry 46:18

3M ago46:18

46:18

In this implementation episode, Allie and Emily delve deep into harm reduction within the pet professional industry. The discussion includes stories of Allie's Flight Cue skills, the importance of accountability, and the intricacies of managing difficult situations gracefully. Learn about the concepts of politeness versus consideration, the importa…

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#100 - Laura van Dernoot Lipsky: Trauma Stewardship for Pet Professionals 34:27

4M ago34:27

34:27

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, the founder of the Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of 'Trauma Stewardship' and 'The Age of Overwhelm'. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss the importance of trauma stewardship and harm reduction. Laura shares insights on reframing self-care, the interconnectedn…

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#99 - Tiffany Holmes: Living with Pets with Behavior Challenges 51:06

4M ago51:06

51:06

Living with a pet who has behavior challenges is a unique experience. It's hard, frustrating, and full of tears all while being lovely, funny, and wonderful. And, what we've found, is that you can't truly get it unless you've lived it. Today's guest, Pet Harmony's own Tiffany Holmes, gets it. In this episode, Tiffany discusses the good, the bad, th…

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#98 - Q&A: E-Collars 37:37

5M ago37:37

37:37

We're wrapping up season 8 with another Q&A episode! In this episode, you'll hear Emily, Allie, and Ellen talk about: E-collars, and vibration collars, and what's the difference Nuance Emily's million-dollar Shark Tank idea You can find the full episode show notes here. Pet professionals, come hang out with us! We're hosting FREE PETPro Public Offi…

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#97 - How to Tell if Your Dog Enjoys Going to Daycare 24:01

6M ago24:01

24:01

Last week, we heard from Renato Zanetti with Isa Daduato translating, and one of the topics we discussed was how to make dog daycares enriching. This week we’re going to dive further into how to tell if your dog enjoys going to daycare and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk …

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#96 - Renato Zanetti with Isa Dadauto: How to Make Dog Daycares Enriching 1:27:34

6M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

We're excited to bring you an extra special interview episode this week! In our first bi-lingual episode, we are joined by Renato Zanetti, a Zootechnician who has a master's degree in veterinary medicine and animal welfare. He is a Brazilian pioneer in the use of management, free of aversive and punitive stimuli, focusing on the emotions of animals…

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#95 - How to Identify Your Own Ladder of Escalation 27:24

6M ago27:24

27:24

Last week we heard from Ryan Cartlidge and one of the topics we discussed was Building Community Through Crucial Conversations. This week we’re going to dive further into how to identify your own ladder of escalation and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: The single b…

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#94 - Ryan Cartlidge: Building Community through Crucial Conversations 1:43:03

6M ago1:43:03

1:43:03

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Ryan Cartlidge, the founder of the Animal Training Academy, ATA. He has been working internationally since 2007, as a professional trainer across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the US. He now works with both teams and individual trainers around the world, supporting those who work with both dom…

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#93 - When You Can’t Be Your Own Consultant 29:36

7M ago29:36

29:36

Last week we heard from Thea Harting and one of the topics we discussed was Rabbit Speed Dating. This week we’re going to dive further into When You Can’t Be Your Own Consultant and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: When should you and when shouldn’t you be your own …

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#92 - Thea Harting: Rabbit Speed Dating 1:20:29

7M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

Thea Harting, also known as the Badass Bunny Rescuer, is a rabbit behavior consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. Thea is passionate about improving companion rabbit well-being and welfare, focusing on pair bonding, enrichment, low-stress handling techniques, and cooperative care. As an active volunteer for shelters and rescues for over a decade, her fa…

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#91 - Transform Your Relationships Through Good-Faith Conversations 48:44

7M ago48:44

48:44

Last week we heard from Tiffany Chen and one of the topics we discussed was Empathy, Education, and Efficiency in Social Media. This week we’re going to dive further into transforming your relationships through good-faith conversations and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk …

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#90 - Tiffany Chen: Empathy, Education, and Efficacy in Social Media 55:45

7M ago55:45

55:45

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Tiffany Chen, the owner and founder of Pawsistant, LLC, a business dedicated to helping dog professionals grow their businesses via social media and content marketing. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Tiffany talk about: Why social media marketing isn’t usually the best thing to try t…

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#89 - 5 Tips for Successful Puppy-Raising 30:14

8M ago30:14

30:14

Last week we heard from Scotti Harvey and one of the topics we discussed was being a mindful puppy-raiser. This week we’re going to dive further into successful puppy raising and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Babies, and also, puppies It’s unrealistic for puppies…

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#88 - Scotti Harvey: How to be a Mindful Puppy-Raiser 1:24:06

8M ago1:24:06

1:24:06

In today's interview episode, we're joined by Scotti Harvey. Scotti specializes in canine neonatal development and learning. Through her studies on puppy socialization, Scotti strives to mitigate behavioral issues through the careful implementation of strategic early-life experiences. By focusing on developing processing, coping, and communication …

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#87 - Corinne Collier: Creating Connections 45:46

8M ago45:46

45:46

To help us kick off Season 8 of Enrichment for the Real World, we're joined by our very own Corinne Collier, a behavior consultant and Client Experiences Manager at Pet Harmony. In this episode you're going to hear Emily and Corinne talk about: Corinne and Emily fangirling over our own team Leadership and teaching aren’t zero-sum games Connection i…

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#86 - Q&A: Indoor Enrichment Activities Ideas 54:10

9M ago54:10

54:10

Can you believe that we're wrapping up Season 7? In this Q&A Episode, we're diving in and answering your excellent questions. In this episode, you'll hear Allie, Emily, and Ellen talk about: Go to Enrichment Ideas for bad weather days Cheap, apartment-friendly foraging activities All things chewing You can find the episode show notes here. Pet prof…

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#85 - Building Safe Spaces for Humans 45:37

10M ago45:37

45:37

Last week we heard from Kassidi Jones and one of the topics we discussed was Antiracism in Animal Welfare. This week we dive further into Building Safe Spaces for Humans and the implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and I talk about: How humans are animals too Safety vs. comfort Implicit biases are a th…

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#84 - Kassidi Jones: Antiracism in Animal Welfare 55:13

10M ago55:13

55:13

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Kassidi Jones. Kassidi is a sixth-year Ph.D. candidate in African American Studies and English at Yale and the content creator behind the Instagram account @gingers_naps, which explores the relationship and history between Black Americans and animals. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and …

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#83 - Enrichment for Shelters 42:11

10M ago42:11

42:11

Last week, we heard from Mara Velez, and one of the topics we discussed was how BEAR can help shelters. This week, we're going to dive further into enrichment for shelters and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Emily's love language, which I don't love sometimes Accep…

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#82 - Mara Velez: How BEAR Can Help Shelters 1:05:06

10M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

In this week's interview episode, we're so excited to have Mara Velez return to talk about the Shelter Playgroup Alliance's programs, and the newest addition, BEAR, Behavior & Enrichment Academy and Resources. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Mara talk about: SPA’s programs, and how they all fit together Cultivating company culture t…

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#81 - How to do a Sound Preference Test 31:17

11M ago31:17

31:17

Last week we heard from Eileen Anderson, and one of the topics we discussed was understanding sound sensitivities and phobias. This week, we're going to dive further into how to do a sound preference test, and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: How dog snoring is the …

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#80 - Eileen Anderson: Understanding Sound Sensitivities & Phobias 1:21:57

11M ago1:21:57

1:21:57

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Eileen Anderson. Eileen does an outstanding job of striving for accuracy while making space for personal experience and anecdotal evidence. Eileen brings expertise in music, sound and acoustics to the dog training world. In this week's episode you'll hear Emily and Eileen talk about: When it comes t…

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#79 - If It Can Have an Effect, It Can Have a Side Effect 32:56

11M ago32:56

32:56

Last week, we heard from Kim Rose and one of the topics we discussed was what behavior consulting can learn from nutrition. This week, we're going to dive further into if it can have an effect, it can have a side effect, and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Relay ra…

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#78 - Kim Rose: What Behavior Consulting Can Learn From Nutrition 1:11:24

11M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

In this week's interview episode, we're reaching beyond the animal care industry and speaking with Kim Rose, a dually certified diabetes care & education specialist and nutrition support clinician who blends evidenced-based practice with lived experience and cultural inclusivity. There is so much we can learn from other fields when it comes to care…

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#77 - How to Evaluate Your Environment for Behavioral Impact 29:27

12M ago29:27

29:27

In this week's implementation episode, Allie and Emily dive further into evaluating your environment for behavioral impact and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this episode, you'll hear Allie and Emily talk about: How our pet's senses aren't necessarily better or worse, just different Bunny bathroom habits Big Boy Oso fit…

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#76 - Katenna Jones: Build a Better Relationship With Your Cat 1:29:35

12M ago1:29:35

1:29:35

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Katenna Jones. Katenna has a breadth of animal care and welfare experience under her belt, from shelter work to cruelty investigation, and for this episode, we're ecstatic Katenna agreed to talk about cats! In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Katenna talk about: New ways of thinking abou…

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#75 - Lesley Gurule: Building Better Behavior Support in Shelters 44:58

12M ago44:58

44:58

Helping us kick off season 7 of Enrichment for the Real World, we're joined by our very own, Lesley Gurule. Lesley is a behavior consultant with Pet Harmony and Lesley thrives on demystifying unwanted behaviors, collaborating with pet parents, and approaching every animal as an individual with unique needs. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emi…

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#74 - Q&A: Why Does My Dog Only Care Sometimes? 29:23

1y ago29:23

29:23

To wrap up Season 6, we're answering your questions! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode! In this season's Q&A episode Emily, Allie, and Ellen talk about: Why our pets sometimes react to things and sometimes don't Tips for helping your pet enjoy paw care Whether dogs can sleep in the bed You can find the full episode show…

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#73 - How to Have Happier Vet Visits 22:39

1y ago22:39

22:39

Last week we talked with Dr. Valli Parthasarathy about cooperative care for all species, and this week Allie and Emily talk about how to have happier vet visits. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Why Wants Vs. Needs conversations are important Tips for thoughtful antecedent arrangement at the clinic How to determine if you…

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#72 - Dr. Valli Parthasarathy: Cooperative Care for All Species 1:15:23

1y ago1:15:23

1:15:23

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Dr. Valli Parthasarathy the owner of Synergy Veterinary Behavior in Portland, Oregon, where she helps families whose dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other species show problematic behaviors. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Valli talk about: Common behavior issues in various species Co…

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#71 - How to Trial Gut-Brain Health 24:07

1y ago24:07

24:07

Last week we heard from Dr. Tim Lewis and one of the topics we discussed was the biology of dogs. This week we’re going to dive further into trialing gut-brain health and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Emily falling out of the space-time continuum Nutrition is a s…

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#70 - Dr. Tim Lewis: The Biology of Dogs 1:33:16

1y ago1:33:16

1:33:16

In this week's interview episode, we are joined by Tim Lewis. Dr. Tim Lewis has a PhD in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and studies a wide range of animals from turtles to domestic dogs. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Tim talk about: Finding the balance between “save them all” and breed determinism Retrai…

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#69 - How to Create an Efficient Enrichment Storage System 18:10

1y ago18:10

18:10

Last week we heard from Jungle Jordan Veasley about efficient enrichment storage systems. This week we're going to dive further into enrichment storage systems in the home. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Allie's love of The Home Edit Emily's rule of 3 when it comes to Kongs How molehills are sometimes mountains You can …

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#68 - Jungle Jordan Veasley: Improving Welfare for All Species 59:24

1y ago59:24

59:24

In this week's podcast episode, we're joined by Jungle Jordan Veasley, a zookeeper and wildlife educator. Jordan is doing such important work not only for the animals in his care but for humans too! Representation matters and he’s a living, breathing example of why. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Jordan talk about: What sorcery thi…

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#67 - Creative Solutions for Physical Exercise 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

Last week we heard from Lori Stevens and one of the topics we discussed was movement & exercise for behavioral therapies. This week we’re going to dive further into creative solutions for physical exercise and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Risk levels being on a …

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#66 - Lori Stevens: Movement and Exercise as Behavioral Therapy 47:04

1y ago47:04

47:04

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Lori Stevens to talk about the intersection of physical and behavioral health for our pets through movement. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Lori talk about: What exercise is and isn’t about Assessing what types of exercise are ideal for an animal Cheap and free exercise options The …

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#65 - How to Avoid Common Enrichment Toy Mistakes 25:52

1+ y ago25:52

25:52

Last week we heard from David Roberts and one of the topics we discussed was getting the most out of your dog’s enrichment toys. This week we’re going to dive further into avoiding common enrichment toy mistakes and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: The most annoying…

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#64 - David Roberts: Getting the Most Out of Your Dog's Enrichment Toys 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

45:08

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by David Roberts of Ulti-Mutt Dog Toys! In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and David talk about: Data-driven processes for developing enrichment tools Meeting animals’ needs in cost-effective ways Troubleshooting dogs’ interest in toys Sacrificial shoes You can find the full episode show notes…

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#63 - MaryKaye Kendrick: Creating Harmonious Households for Dogs & Kids 50:01

1+ y ago50:01

50:01

In this week's episode, we are joined by MaryKaye Kendrick, one of our very own behavior consultants and mentors. MaryKaye is a phenomenal educator, teacher, trainer, and human with an incredible skill for empathy and compassion in each case. In this episode, you'll hear Emily and MaryKaye talk about Learner-centered teaching Broadcasting body lang…

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