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Pettiquette: Building Better Human and Dog Manners On Walks with Natalie Gruchow

Join host Mikkel and her coworker and bestie Natalie Gruchow as they discuss all things 'Petiquette,' which includes Natalie's advocacy for leashing dogs in order to incr

More Humane (and Effective!) Ways to Train Your Dog with Victoria Stilwell

Legendary dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Mikkel Becker dig deep into why dominance related training is out and why reward based training a

Does Your Dog's Breed Matter?

On this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Fraser and Brian Burton, co-founder and co-CEO’s of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training. Nationally recognized as experts in the field

Unleashing New Ideas for Dog Enrichment

On this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Tori Mistick, canine enrichment expert and the creator of wear wag repeat a multi-media brand focused on helping women live

Decoding Dogs with Zazie Todd

We're joined once again by Dr. Zazie Todd, author of Wag and Purr: The Science of Making Your Dog and Cat Happy. This time it's all about dogs, why we choose the dogs we

Demystifying Cat Behavior with Dr. Zazie Todd

We’re excited to be joined by Dr. Zazie Todd, companion animal psychologist and the author of Wag and Purr, the science of making your dog and cat happy. She joins us to

Troublesome Barking with Dr. Chris Pachel

Is your dog a talker? Do you know what they're trying to tell you? Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC joins us to discuss all aspects of barking and lends his expertise o

How to Find a Better Clinic for Your Pet

On this episode, we're joined by Debbie Boone, a true legend in the field of veterinary practice management. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of a vete

Understanding Animals with Temple Grandin

On this episode, we’re incredibly excited to be joined by Temple Grandin, world renowned animal behavior expert. Dr. Marty Becker, the founder of Fear Free joins us for a

What Dog Is Right for You? With Steve Dale

On this episode, we're joined by Steve Dale, nationally syndicated radio host of multiple podcasts including Steve Dale’s Pet World. Steve Dale is the most recognized pet

Going Wild with Dr. Evan Antin

Dr. Evan Antin is so many things; An exotic animal veterinarian, a world-renowned wildlife advocate, and even star of his own TV show, Evan Goes Wild. Dr. Antin joins us

Learning "Cat Code" With Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado

Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado joins us to discuss the science behind cats and their behavior, how to better understand them, and how you can give you and your cat the Fear Free

A Better Way To Pet Sit With Doug Keeling

Doug Keeling, owner and founder of award-winning Bad to the Bone Pet Care, joins us to talk about how Fear Free has changed pet sitting, how you can find the best fit for

Trainer Talk: Taming Troublesome Dog Behaviors

On this Trainer Talk, Lori Chamberland (Education Manager for Fear Free) joins Mikkel to talk about some of the most frustrating destructive behaviors our dogs can have.

Pet First Aid Expert Arden Moore

In this episode, we're joined by Arden Moore, master instructor of pet first aid and host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Arden Moore’s Four Legged Life." We’re

Holiday Hotline with Adam Christman

In this episode, Dr. Adam Christman, host of dvm360 live and social media star joins us to talk about crucial things to keep your pets safe and Fear Free during the holid

Pet Weight Loss Expert Travis Brorsen

On this episode we're joined by Travis Brorsen, Founder and CEO of Greatest American Dog Trainers and host of Animal Planet’s My Big Fat Pet Makeover. We talk pet weight

Training Guru Ken Ramirez

On this special episode, we're joined by Ken Ramirez, Vice-President and Chief Training Officer for Karen Pryor Clicker Training. We discuss the importance of training in

Trainer Talk: Creating a Healthy Relationship with Barking

Barking is often the number one behavior complaint from dog owners. However, the causes of barking are often misunderstood and mistreated. Lori Chamberland, Education Man

Kitty Culture with Tabitha Kucera

In this episode, we’re joined by Tabitha Kucera licensed veterinary technician and a leading voice in cat behavior and enrichment. We’ll be talking about ways you can con