Knowledge Toolbox

Honestly, there are not enough hours in the day for me to listen to all of the dog training related podcasts that I want to listen to!
But for now, here are some of my current favorites, and their Spotify Links

• The Bitey End of the Dog – Michael Shikashio 
  • A podcast dedicated to helping dogs with aggression issues. Michael Shikashio CDBC chats with experts from around the world on the topic of aggression in dogs!
    
    
• Enrichment for the Real World – Pet Harmony

  • You’ve dedicated your life to helping animals- just like us. 
    Emily Strong was training praying mantids at 7. 
    Allie Bender was telling her neighbor to refill their bird feeder because the birds were hungry at 2. 
    You’re an animal person; you get it. 
    We’ve always been animal people. We’ve been wanting to better animals’ lives since forever, so we made a podcast for people like us. 
    Join Emily and Allie, the authors of Canine Enrichment for the Real World, for everything animal care- from meeting animals’ needs to assessing goals to filling our own cups as caregivers and guardians. 

• Happy Paws – Fear Free Happy Homes
  • Happy Paws is a podcast where experts and animals lovers of all stripes and colors can get together to talk about how we can best take care of our beloved furry friends. You’ll be both educated and entertained by credentialed pet experts who will bring you the latest and greatest in improving and protecting animals’ physical and emotional health. And those burning questions you have about why your dog or cat does that weird thing, what it means, and how to fix it? We’ll talk about those, too, by answering listeners’ questions about their pets’ behavior and other needs. Lead animal trainer for Fear Free, Mikkel Becker, keeps it real with expert guests to uncover thier top tips to improve the lives of animals using humane, science based strategies that are good for the soul of both human and pet. It’s a can’t miss, so tune in today!
    
    
• Fear Free Pets
  • Animals are at their best when they feel at ease. Fear Free® offers science-based, behavior-led strategies to prevent and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress for pets worldwide.
    Fear Free is the ultimate podcast for all things animal wellbeing and the epitome of science meets the soul. Host Steve Dale digs deep with expert guests to uncover top ways to care for both the physical and emotional wellbeing of animals. This podcast is the go-to guide for optimizing physical and emotional health in animals by the veterinary and pet professionals who devote their lives to loving and caring for them.
    
    
• Shaped By Dog with Susan Garrett
  • Susan Garrett, world-renowned dog trainer, multi-time champion of dog agility, and leading educator on all things canine shares everything related to dogs! Susan understands dog behaviour and wants you and your dog to have the best life together possible.
    
    
• The Behaviory with Janet Cutler, PhD CAAB
  • Join Dr. Janet Cutler to discuss and learn about the science behind dog behavior and training. As a dog trainer, behavior consultant, or pet professional, you’ll learn evidence-based information so that you have confidence behind the information and methods you use in an effort to improve the welfare of the animals we work with. With over 20 years experience working with animals in a veterinary setting, as a behavior researcher, as a dog trainer and now as a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Janet ties that in with her scientific background so that you can understand the science and apply it to your own work with animals. With topics ranging from ethology, animal welfare, body language, the treatment and management of behavior problems, training information, and more, you’ll learn something to improve your work with animals (and their people) every week.
    
    
• Drinking From The Toilet with Hannah Branigan
  • A behind-the-scenes look into the reality of dog training, behavior, teaching, and learning. We love our dogs, we love our jobs, but sometimes it’s not all unicorns and rainbows. Sometimes at the end of the day, you just need a drink and friend who gets it. We’ll keep it fun, and keep it real.
    
    
• Pooch Parenting with Michelle Stern
  • The Pooch Parenting Podcast is a podcast for parents with dogs. Living with kids and dogs at the same time can feel like a circus – I know because I’m a mom and have lived it too. Join us as we answer listener questions and interview a variety of parenting and dog experts and parents to discuss topics that will make parenting with dogs easier, safer and less chaotic. If you enjoy these episodes or feel like they have helped your family, please subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend. xo Michelle
    
    
• Under The Same Roof
  • Living with dogs in neurodivergent households — the real version, not the heartwarming one. For autism and ADHD families navigating dog behavior and training challenges in spaces where everyone’s nervous system matters.
    Created by Jennyfer Tan — Certified Family Dog Mediator and Professional Dog Trainer at R+R Canine Consulting. Parent to a twice-exceptional young adult. Two rescue dogs, one autistic son, one neurotypical daughter, one husband, and a Vancouver condo holding all of them. Understanding comes before strategies. Always.
    
    
• Your Dog’s Not Broken (and neither are you) with Kim Brophey and Justine Schuurmans
  • I also compiled a list of all of the Kim Brophey interviews I could find on Spotify because she’s my absolute favorite resource for all things Dog Welfare… so enjoy this Spotify playlist of more than 40 hours of Kim Brophey! 
  • (Don’t forget to also check out The Dog’s Truth! It’s a must see and you can watch it right here on Your Happy Dog Coach Website)