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Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast

by Susan Light

Susan Light, a Los Angeles-based Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, launched this podcast as Doggy Dojo in 2021 (name changed in 2025). The show brings together a diverse range of experts, including: Veterinarians Veterinary Behaviorists Dog Trainers Pet Industry Professionals The discussions aim to provide pet parents around the world with the latest best practices in dog and cat welfare, ensuring they have access to valuable insights and effective techniques to enhance their relationship with their furry family members.

Latest episodes

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Exotic Pets with Dr. Marc Silpa

It might sound like a cliché, but Marc Silpa has known he wanted to be a veterinarian since he was 12 years old. He spent his middle school years volunteering at local sm

Sep 29
39 min

Dysregulation and Coping Skills with Lily Hargis

Lily Hargis is a full-time trainer at Animal Behavior Wellness Center - a Veterinary Behaviorist's practice owned and operated by Dr Amy Learn and Dr Amy Pike. She is a s

Sep 15
29 min

Choosing Pet Providers with Amy Cowan, Founder of DigUP NYC

Amy Cowan is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and the founder of DigUp, the premier directory connecting NYC pet parents with trustworthy, high-quality care

Sep 1
32 min

Myth Busted! with Dr. Andy Ogrodny

Dr. Andy (Andrzej) Ogrodny earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Midwestern University in 2020 after graduating from Colorado Mesa University in 2014. A fir

Aug 18
34 min

Rattlesnake Avoidance Training with Eileen Koval

Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc (in Operations Management) is a fully certified dog behavior consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Co

Aug 4
32 min

Prevent Pet Suffocation with Bonnie Harlan

Bonnie Harlan is the Founder of Prevent Pet Suffocation, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to spreading public awareness of the suffocation dangers pets face from chip bags an

Jul 21
26 min

Enlightened Pet Behavior Turns 1! Q&A with Monte Light

Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast with Susan and her special guest, editor, podcast producer, and husband Monte Light. In this ep

Jul 7
31 min

Pet First Aid with Aubrey Oiller

I’m Aubrey, a Certified Pet First Aid Instructor, and I work with pet professionals who want to feel properly prepared — not just hopeful that they’ll know what to do.  

Jun 23
33 min

Stubborn Dogs with Michelle Pennarola

Michelle Pennarola is a dog trainer and behavior specialist, holding a certificate in training and counseling from the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, and is also a Fe

Jun 9
38 min

Separation Anxiety with Malena DeMartini

Malena DeMartini is on a mission to make the world a better place for dogs who panic when left alone — one calm goodbye at a time. A Certified Trainer and Behavior Consu

May 26
38 min

Healthy Dog Play with Karen B. London, PhD.

Karen B. London, Ph.D. is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in canine play and in the evaluation and treatment

May 12
36 min

Behavior Change as a Symptom with Dr. Megan Petroff

Dr. Megan Petroff is a Florida native who earned her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in 2015. After five years in

Apr 28
32 min

How to Catify with Stephanie Merlin

Stephanie Merlin is a feline behavior specialist and founder of The Fulfilled Feline. She partners with guardians and animal welfare organizations to support emotionally

Apr 14
31 min

Litterbox Issues with Dr. Lisa Radosta

Dr. Lisa Radosta has been a leader and expert in companion animal behavior for over 20 years. As a tireless and passionate advocate for companion animals, she has touched

Mar 31
38 min

Living Ethically with Animals in Captivity with Rose Bao and Valli Fraser-Celin, PhD

Rose Bao is a canine behaviourist, counsellor, and coach, guided by fear-free principles and a deep respect for the emotional lives and agency of dogs and their humans. H

Mar 17
50 min

Predation Substitute Training with Simone Mueller, An Encore

Simone Mueller, MA, is a certified dog trainer and dog behaviour consultant (ATN) from Germany. She specialises in force-free anti-predation training and is the author of

Dec 9 2025
25 min

Do Dogs Feel Guilt? with Dr Lisa Radosta, An Encore

Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB Dr. Lisa Radosta has been a leader and expert in companion animal behavior for over 20 years. As a tireless and passionate advocate for companion

Nov 25 2025
32 min

Preventative Care with Dr Sylvalyn Hammond

"I’m Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond, a veterinarian, mom of two human boys and one very handsome rescue pup, and wife to an Irish immigrant (mail-ordered, obviously 😉). I grew up o

Nov 11 2025
42 min

Canine Dentistry with Dr Brook Niemiec, an Encore

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. P

Oct 28 2025
43 min

Senior Pets with Dr Angela Youello

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. P

Oct 14 2025
32 min

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