Touched By Pets - Lisa Desatnik

Episode 14: Walking a dog with high prey drive

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

Episode 13: Understanding Aggression in Dogs

Guest: Michael Shikashio, CDBC with AggressiveDog.com Michael is a world-renowned expert on aggression in dogs, sought after globally as a keynote speaker at conferences

EPISODE 12: Solving Parrot Screaming Problems

Barbara Bingham, CPBC, CPBT-KA is devoted to reinforcing good behavior in all animals using natural strategies from behavioral science. Experience with a variety of speci

Episode 11: Service Dog vs Emotional Support Dog vs Certified Therapy Dog

Guest:    Jessa Kenworthy CPDT-KA, ABCDT                 Training Director at 4 Paws for Ability   Jessa has worked with 4 Paws for Ability placing life changing service

Episode 10: Acclimating A Puppy Or Rescue Dog To Alone Time

Guest: Dr. Moira Hechenleitner, DVM, CSAT Separation Anxiety Dog Host: Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC So Much PETential About Dr. Hechenleitner: Dr. Moira He

Episode 9: Learning about the Cincinnati Zoo's cat ambassador program and the dogs who are raised with cheetahs

Guest: Linda Castañeda Lead Trainer for the Cat Ambassador Program         at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden   About Linda: Linda grew up in the concrete jungle

Episode 8: What is a veterinary behaviorist and who should seek one?

Guest: Dr. Jill E Sackman, DVM, PhD owner, Animal Behavior Consultants of Michigan Dr. Sackman is a board-certified diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviors;

Episode 7: Parenting A Dog And A Human Toddler

Are you a parent of a baby or toddler…and a dog? This episode is for you!   In my last episode, I spoke with my own teacher and mentor, Jennifer Shryock, owner and found

Episode 6: Preparing For Life With A Baby And Dog

Jennifer Shryock is owner and founder of Family Paws® LLC. She is a certified dog behavior consultant (CDBC), has a bachelor’s degree in special education, with over 30 y

Episode 5: Treating Separation Anxiety

This is a follow up to Episode 4 where I spoke with Dr. Moira Hechenleitner, DVM, CSAT, talking about what is separation anxiety in dogs. If you haven’t already, I encour

Episode 4: What is separation anxiety in dogs and is there hope?

Separation anxiety is a very real phobia for many companion dogs. Being alone is downright terrifying for them. And that makes living with these dogs so very stressful fo

Episode 3: When Your Pet Crosses The Rainbow Bridge - Part 2

EPISODE 3 SHOW NOTES Episode 3:  Helping Parents Support Their Children Through Pet Loss   This is my Part Two episode with Tammy Wynn, founder and CEO of Cincinnati ba

Episode 2: When Your Pet Crosses The Rainbow Bridge - Part 1

Episode 2: When Your Pet Crosses The Rainbow Bridge In this first of a two-part episode, Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC, talks with Tammy Wynn, founder and CEO

Episode 1: Meet Lisa Desatnik, your host of Lives Touched By Pets.

I have always had a heart for nonhuman animals. It was about 24 years ago when I began studying behavior because of a problem that I had with my own pet. I was really for