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Episode 15 – Dr. Allison Scagel on Cognition and Training

Dr. Allison Scagel is the owner and founder of Scholars with Collars Training and Behavior LLC. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife and conservation biology and minors in both psychology and animal behavior. She then interned with Dr. Spaulding for three years. She also served as a… Continue reading Episode 15 – Dr. Allison Scagel on Cognition and Training

A Discussion with Victoria Stilwell on the Neurobiology of Aggression

I had the honor of sitting down as Victoria Stilwell’s guest on the Positively Dog Training podcast in April, 2023.  Victoria is the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training (VSPDT) – a global network of world-class positive reinforcement dog trainers, and a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV series It’s… Continue reading A Discussion with Victoria Stilwell on the Neurobiology of Aggression

A Conversation About Stress on the Enrichment for the Real World Podcast

In April 2023, I was excited to be invited as a guest on Pet Harmony’s ‘Enrichment for the Real World’ podcast, with host Emily Strong, CDBC, SBA. The subject was of course the one closest to my heart and my expertise – the intricate relationship between stress and dog behavior. Emily and I enjoyed a down-to-earth… Continue reading A Conversation About Stress on the Enrichment for the Real World Podcast

Talking Stress and Separation Anxiety with Stacey Bell and Ness Jones

Recently I sat down with Stacey Bell and Ness Jones on their “Tails from the Dog House: Separation Anxiety Explained” podcast for an in-depth conversation about the types of stress, the impacts of stress, and building resilience.  Specifically, we discussed the chronic stress of separation anxiety in dogs, and how it can affect other areas… Continue reading Talking Stress and Separation Anxiety with Stacey Bell and Ness Jones

Episode 14 – Puppy Independence Trails with Rose Browne, KPA CTP.

This episode’s guest is Rose Browne, KPA CTP. She was a student in my Unlocking Resilience course. I was so impressed by one of the assignments that she submitted for this course that I asked if she’d be willing to come on the podcast to share her ideas with a wider audience. Rose is a Karen Pryor Academy… Continue reading Episode 14 – Puppy Independence Trails with Rose Browne, KPA CTP.

Episode 13 – Dr. Tammy McClain, PsyD

Dr. McClain is a licensed clinical psychologist who has 27 years of experience administering and evaluating a wide variety of personality, intelligence, and aptitude psychological tests. She is an innovative and understanding professional proficient in mental health and therapeutic interventions and protocols. In addition, she has expertise in ADHD and PTSD and is well-versed in… Continue reading Episode 13 – Dr. Tammy McClain, PsyD

Episode 12 – Dr. Lindsay Palmer

Dr. Lindsay Palmer is a social psychologist who earned her PhDs in Psychology and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from the Pennsylvania State University in 2022. Before attending Penn State, she earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia and managed a UVa laboratory in social cognition and behavior for two years. Currently, she is… Continue reading Episode 12 – Dr. Lindsay Palmer

Episode 11 – Dr. Clive Wynne

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Clive Wynne. Dr. Wynne is Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University and Director of Research at Wolf Park, Indiana. He was educated at University College London and Edinburgh University in Scotland and has studied animal behavior in Britain, Germany, the U.S., and Australia in species ranging from… Continue reading Episode 11 – Dr. Clive Wynne

Episode 10 – Dr. Emily Bray

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Emily Bray, Ph.D. Dr. Bray is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Arizona Canine Cognition Center in the College of Veterinary Medicine and at Canine Companions, the largest US non-profit providing service dogs to people with disabilities. She earned her undergraduate degree at Duke University, completing a senior… Continue reading Episode 10 – Dr. Emily Bray

Episode 9 – Cognitive Flexibility

In this episode, I discuss a concept called cognitive flexibility. Cognitive flexibility allows animals to adjust their behavior to a changing environment – and it’s very important for resilience! Learn more about what cognitive flexibility is, how it impacts behavior, and how we can improve it. Click for more information on the Advanced Consulting Course and Research… Continue reading Episode 9 – Cognitive Flexibility