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Animal Training AcademyMovement, Mindfulness, and Mastery with Lori Stevens [Episode 267]In this reflective and wisdom-filled conversation, Ryan Cartlidge welcomes back Lori Stevens, canine fitness, movement, and behavior specialist, creator of the Balance Harness, and long-time leader in the world of positive reinforcement training. As Lori marks her retirement from the professional speaking circuit, she takes us through the lessons that have defined her teaching philosophy and the perspectives that continue to guide her today. Drawing from decades of experience, Lori shares how her background in dance and movement shaped her keen eye for posture, balance, and subtle physical cues, and how these factors profoundly influence both behavior...
2025-11-171h 05
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesCaitlin Cohn on Cooperative Care, Consent, and Cats [Episode 64]In this heartfelt episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we welcome the thoughtful and dedicated Caitlin Cohn - professional dog trainer, cooperative care advocate, and proud human to Elvis the Maine Coon. Caitlin shares her journey from horses to dogs to cats, and how each species has shaped her perspective on training, autonomy, and the human-animal bond. From her early experiences working at liberty with horses, to volunteering at a therapeutic riding center and training assistance dogs, Caitlin reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to positive reinforcement and force-free methods. Together, we explore:
2025-11-0656 min
Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA72: Getting "Unstuck" in Training with Ryan Cartlidge, Animal Training Academy (ATA)This episode Ryan Cartlidge, Animal Training Academy, discusses how to get “unstuck” in training. Ryan starts the episode by operationalizing what getting “stuck” in training may look like and the process of thinking “How do I get unstuck?” Ryan breaks down this process into three steps 1. Building a tool kit of knowledge 2. Having the Courage to Act and 3. Having the Systems for Learning in place. Throughout the entire episode Ryan details multiple tactics and learnings that can assist in getting unstuck such as understanding reinforcement systems, videoing your training sessions, utilizing flowcharts, and so much more! Stay tuned in for Ryan’s ver...
2025-10-231h 38
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesJillian Howlett – Learning From Dogs, Growing With People [Episode 63]In this heartfelt episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we're joined by Jillian Howlett – Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and founder of Walk and Train ACT. From her early days growing up surrounded by animals in rural Victoria, to discovering the transformative power of clicker training with her deaf Koolie cross Archie, Jill shares the winding path that led her from a career in education to her current work supporting dogs and their people in Canberra, Australia. Together, we explore: ✅ How Jill's childhood with spirited animals shaped her perspective on learning and connection
2025-10-021h 01
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesWendy Katz – Lessons From Dogs, Science, and Life [Episode 62]In this inspiring episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we're joined by the thoughtful and compassionate Wendy Katz - Ph.D. biologist, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Professional, certified Control Unleashed Instructor, and Family Dog Mediator. Wendy shares her remarkable journey from biomedical research to professional dog training, weaving together personal experience, academic rigor, and decades of hands-on work with dogs and their families. Along the way, she reflects on the dogs who shaped her path, the challenges of shifting careers, and the lessons she carries forward into her practice today. ...
2025-09-0445 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesChoice, Control & Conservation with Olly Jacobs & Calum Torcasio [Episode 61]In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Olly Jacobs (he/him) and Calum Torcasio (they/them) from Moonlit Sanctuary - two zookeepers whose passion for animal welfare and behavior science shines through every word. From early dreams of working with animals to becoming key members of Moonlit's show and mammal teams, their parallel journeys are filled with curiosity, grit, and deep respect for the animals they care for. Olly and Calum share their unique entry points into zookeeping, the roles that education, volunteering, and community played in launching their careers, and how their love for Australia's...
2025-07-311h 10
Barks from the Bookshelf#88 Ryan Cartlidge - The Messy, Beautiful Journey of LearnersAhoy Bookshelvers! This week, Steve is proper chuffed (that's British for really, really happy) to chat with the one and only Ryan Cartlidge from The Animal Training Academy! Having been an avid listener to the ATA podcast for many years, this is a "pinch me" moment for Steve and if you don't know Ryan, get ready for a big dose of honesty, humility, and a whole bunch of wisdom.Ryan and Steve dive deep into the messy (and often hilarious) reality of life. Get ready for tales of how Ryan became a zookeeper by accident; h...
2025-07-222h 07
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesRyan Cartlidge — Celebrating a Decade of Animal Training Academy [Episode 60]In this special 60th episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we're celebrating a major milestone - 10 years of Animal Training Academy! And who better to join us for the celebration than the founder himself, Ryan Cartlidge. Ryan has worked professionally with animal behavior and training since 2007, across zoos and organizations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the US. He's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (KPA), Fear Free Certified Professional, Family Paws Parent Educator, and Level 1 Certified TAGteach Instructor. But most notably, he's the visionary behind ATA - the platform that continues to ripple its influence through education...
2025-07-111h 05
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesZuzia Kubica: Building Trust with Dogs and the People Who Love Them [Episode 59]In this heartfelt and compelling episode, we meet Zuzia Kubica - Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, founder of CoeurCanin, and passionate advocate for animals who walk the wilder edges of society. From befriending street dogs as a child in communist Poland to developing a thriving behavior consultancy in Quebec, Zuzia's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Zuzia shares how her upbringing among free-roaming animals and a nature-loving family laid the foundation for a life built on curiosity, empathy, and quiet rebellion against coercion. Her first dog, Zorro - a reactive, resilient former shelter dog - became her greatest...
2025-07-031h 01
Animal Training AcademyChirag Patel Unpacks the Bucket Game & His Behavioural Philosophy [Episode 257]In this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, we are honoured to welcome back Chirag Patel - an internationally acclaimed behaviour and training consultant whose innovative work spans species, continents, and disciplines. Chirag is perhaps best known for creating the Bucket Game and for his deep commitment to ethical, science-based, cooperative care. During this rich and thoughtful conversation, Chirag and host Ryan Cartlidge explore the origin story of the Bucket Game, the pivotal influence of Susan Friedman and other mentors, and the process of bringing empowerment and agency to animals through training. Chirag offers a rare...
2025-06-301h 02
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesFrom Overwhelm to Understanding: Martina Luisetti's Training Journey [Episode 58]In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we're joined by Martina Luisetti, Certified Dog Trainer and founder of ULI Dog Training in the UK. Martina brings a refreshing and compassionate perspective to canine behavior, offering training that's as much about the humans as it is about the dogs. With a background shaped by personal growth and a deep love for animals, Martina shares how her passion for trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and relational safety informs her training methods. Her work centers on supporting excitable dogs and their guardians through classes like Fun Agility and foundational puppy...
2025-06-051h 04
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesApril Williams: A Kind Approach to Dog Grooming and Training [Episode 57] In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we're joined by April Williams, the passionate owner and operator of All About The Hound dog services in Masterton, New Zealand. With 13 years of experience, April is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Certified Professional Groomer who is dedicated to providing stress-free grooming and training experiences. April's commitment to kind and gentle training is evident in her specialized "Little Groomies" Puppy Grooming Intro packages, designed to ease puppies into the grooming process. She shares her journey from working in academic publishing to establishing All About The Hounds...
2025-05-011h 00
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesRaoudha Mairos: The Journey from Fearful to Fearless Dog Trainer [Episode 56]In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we're delighted to welcome Raoudha Mairos, a passionate dog trainer and behavior consultant, as she shares her inspiring journey from fearing dogs to dedicating her life to understanding and improving animal welfare. As the founder of Sunny Paws, Raoudha offers one-on-one coaching to help dogs and their guardians build confidence, trust, and a stress-free bond. She also co-founded Global Animal Experts, a platform that connects professionals in the French-speaking community with expert insights through courses and webinars. Raoudha's story is one of transformation—moving from fear to fascination as sh...
2025-04-031h 13
Animal Training AcademyHonoring the No, Shaping the Yes with Dr. Susan Friedman [Episode 250]Podcast Synopsis In this milestone episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge is joined once again by the incredible Dr. Susan G. Friedman—a leading expert in behavioral science and animal training. A returning guest every 50th episode, Susan brings her extensive knowledge and decades of experience to discuss the evolving role of negative reinforcement in ethical training, recognizing subtle "no" signals from animals, and the power of behavioral science to create more informed trainers. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of: ✅ The importance of teaching animals to say "no" and trai...
2025-03-241h 02
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesSamantha Rubio: Challenging Old Beliefs in Horse Training [Episode 55]In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Samantha Rubio, a dedicated horse trainer specialising in positive reinforcement and equine rehabilitation. Based in Montgomery County, Maryland, Samantha works at a cutting-edge equine behavior and sports medicine rehabilitation facility while also running her own training business. Samantha shares her inspiring journey from a childhood passion for animals to earning her degree in Animal Science and Neurobiology at Cornell University. She opens up about her experience bridging the gap between academic research and real-life training, advocating for lifelong learning, and fostering an inclusive approach that...
2025-03-061h 01
Animal Training AcademyChris Jenkins on Leadership, Learning, and Moving the Needle [Episode 247]In this episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, Ryan Cartlidge welcomes back Chris Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer of Natural Encounters, Inc. (NEI). Chris has spent decades in the field of animal training and behavior management, working with zoos, theme parks, and professional organizations worldwide. As a leader in animal training education, he has played a crucial role in shaping NEI's training programs, consulting with organizations to improve animal welfare, staff training, and guest experience. Chris shares his insights on leadership, professional growth, and how behavior change plays a fundamental role in moving organizations forward. He discusses...
2025-02-1058 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesEileen Anderson: Writing, Mentorship, and Dog Behavior Science [Episode 54]In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Eileen Anderson—writer, researcher, and advocate for humane dog training. Eileen is the author of Remember Me?, a Maxwell Award-winning book on canine cognitive dysfunction, and a thought leader in the world of positive reinforcement training. Eileen shares her fascinating journey from engineering and music to becoming a trusted voice in the animal behavior community. She discusses how a chance adoption of a challenging dog named Summer set her on a path of discovery, leading her to the world of behavior science, dog training, an...
2025-02-0658 min
The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc.Episode 251: If All You Do Is Grind, When Do You Have Time To Improve? (with Ryan Cartlidge, Animal Training Academy)Chris is joined by fellow podcaster and all around amazing Kiwi, Ryan Cartlidge, founder of Animal Training Academy! Ryan chats about how a desire for better work-life balance led to exploring non-zoo jobs beyond consulting, how a friend with a recording studio led to ATA's first online course, why it's important for people in the field to "keep their swords sharp," the joy of working with happiness engineers, and why you should thank people when they say "no."-----If you have an idea for how you can make our show better, you can let...
2025-02-061h 16
Animal Training AcademyExploring 24/7 Animal Welfare with Sabrina Brando [Episode 246]In this episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, Ryan Cartlidge welcomes back Sabrina Brando, a psychologist and the Director of AnimalConcepts, for an engaging discussion on the intersection of animal welfare, human well-being, and environmental care. Sabrina brings decades of experience from her work in zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, and academic settings worldwide. In this episode, Sabrina shares five key areas where animal training principles are integral to her work, covering a broad spectrum of species and settings, from zoos to city farms. Listeners will gain insights into her 24/7 Across Lifespan approach, which emphasizes creating environments that...
2025-01-271h 14
Animal Training AcademyNavigating Feather-Destructive Behaviors with Belinda Young [Episode 245]A Journey of Resilience and Innovation with Belinda Young [Episode 245] In this episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, Ryan Cartlidge welcomes Belinda Young, an accomplished animal trainer and cherished member of the ATA team. With over a decade of experience, Belinda has worked extensively with dogs, cats, and parrots, specialising in reward-based training methods and tackling complex behavioral challenges. In this episode Belinda shares an extraordinary case study featuring Scramble, her charismatic crimson-bellied conure. Scramble's journey with feather-destructive behavior - a challenge unique to captive parrots - is the centerpiece of this episode, offering...
2025-01-131h 14
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesDr. Daniela Zurr: Integrating TTouch and Behavioral Medicine Across Species [Episode 53]In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Daniela Zurr, a distinguished behavioral veterinarian from Nuremberg, Germany. With over 25 years of experience as a veterinarian and a Tellington TTouch instructor, Dr. Zurr combines her expertise in behavioral medicine, zoo animal consultations, and positive reinforcement training to create innovative approaches to animal care. Dr. Zurr shares her journey from an early passion for reptiles to her current role, where she works with a wide range of animals, from household pets to zoo residents. She discusses the profound influence of mentors like Linda...
2025-01-0250 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesKristi Martin: A Passion for Behavior, From Zoos to Veterinary Practice [Episode 52]In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we are joined by the wonderful Kristi Martin, a behavior specialist with a diverse background in both the zoo and veterinary fields. Kristi shares her journey from caring for a wide variety of species in zoos to transitioning into the veterinary field, where she specialized in behavior care. She talks about her current work at the Richmond Animal Behavior Wellness Center, where she assists a veterinary behaviorist and runs a DigiTherm thermal scanner to help assess pain in behavior patients. Kristi's expertise shines as she discusses her experiences working...
2024-12-0558 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesJuliette Nash; Cats to whales & back again, a Behavior Nerds journey [Episode 51]In this engaging episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we welcome Juliette Nash, Community Animal Training Manager at San Diego Humane Society. From her early childhood dream of working with animals to a career dedicated to animal behavior, Juliette shares her inspiring journey. With a Master's degree in killer whale social behavior and vocal learning, Juliette's transition into the world of animal welfare led her to develop innovative training programs for both cats and dogs, including unique classes like Shy Cat training and a Pet Training Assistance Fund. Juliette's passion for cooperative, choice-based training, particularly with fearful...
2024-10-3151 min
Enrichment for the Real World#94 - Ryan Cartlidge: Building Community through Crucial ConversationsIn this week's interview episode, we're joined by Ryan Cartlidge, the founder of the Animal Training Academy, ATA. He has been working internationally since 2007, as a professional trainer across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the US. He now works with both teams and individual trainers around the world, supporting those who work with both domestic pets and exotic animals. His goal is to help all trainers enhance their skills and make their biggest possible positive impact in the work they do.In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Ryan talk about:You are no...
2024-10-211h 42
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesEmpathy, Growth, and Behavior Science with Teisha Rolph [Episode 50]In this fun episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we welcome Teisha Rolph from Behaviour Antics, a passionate dog trainer and behaviour nerd. Teisha shares her unique journey into animal training, from growing up surrounded by animals to studying animal and veterinary biosciences at university, where she fell in love with the science of behaviour. Inspired by her mentors, Dr. Richard Zann and Jenny Wilcox, Teisha has since built a diverse training career focused on empathy and individualised care. Throughout this episode, Teisha delves into her work with anxious dogs and their human counterparts, emphasising the importance...
2024-10-0342 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesPositive Reinforcement and the Power of Patience with Pernilla Elving [Episode 49]In this engaging episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we sit down with Pernilla Elving, a remarkable individual whose life has been deeply intertwined with animals. From her childhood on a small farm surrounded by sheep, cows, and horses to her evolution into a Centered Riding instructor and positive reinforcement trainer, Pernilla's journey is a testament to the power of compassion, patience, and understanding in animal training. Pernilla shares her story of how an unruly horse named Rockefeller became a lifelong companion and a catalyst for her pursuit of gentler training methods. Her journey didn't stop there...
2024-09-051h 01
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesCarmaleta Aufderheide on Conflict Resolution & Dog Training [Episode 48]In this inspiring episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we welcome Carmaleta Aufderheide, an accomplished positive reinforcement trainer and conflict resolution expert. With a Master's degree in Conflict Resolution (CRES) and certifications including KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, and CSAT, Carm brings a wealth of knowledge and unique insights into her work with dogs, particularly those dealing with separation anxiety. Carm shares her journey, which began with academic research into the restorative impacts of prison animal programming. Her work with incarcerated individuals and dogs led to a profound appreciation for the human-animal bond and its potential for rehabilitation and healing...
2024-08-011h 04
Animal Training AcademyFive Ways to Promote Positive Reinforcement with Debbie Martin [Episode 233]In this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge continues his conversation with Debbie Martin, a renowned licensed veterinary technician and veterinary technician specialist in behavior. Building on the insights shared in part one, Debbie dives deeper into advanced topics and practical strategies for promoting positive reinforcement in animal training. Key highlights from this episode include: Addressing the unique challenges within the unregulated industry of animal training and how to navigate them. Five actionable strategies for advocating and implementing positive reinforcement training in your community. The critical importance of collaboration between trainers and...
2024-07-2953 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesRobin Horemans: The Journey of a Parrot Behavior Consultant [Episode 47]In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we are delighted to welcome Robin Horemans, the owner of Parrot SOS, to share her expertise and passion for avian behavior and training. Robin has dedicated her career to improving the lives of pet bird owners and their feathered companions by providing quality education materials that enhance communication and bonding. Robin's journey began in 1998 at the Hagen's Avicultural Research Institute (HARI), and over the years, she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and certifications, including being a Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant with the IAABC, a Certified Professional Bird Trainer...
2024-07-041h 09
Animal Training Academy[Episode 231] Susan Friedman & Rick Hester - Exploring the LIMA modelIn this episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge is joined by the esteemed Dr. Susan Friedman and Rick Hester. Dr. Friedman, a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University, has been a trailblazer in the field of animal behavior, with her work translated into over 15 languages and her influence felt globally. Rick Hester, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and adjunct faculty member at Colorado State University, has been collaborating with Dr. Friedman since 2015 to deepen the understanding of behavior analysis and its application to animal care.
2024-07-011h 09
Animal Training AcademyExploring Control Unleashed with Angie Madden [Episode 230]In this episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge welcomes the highly experienced and knowledgable Angie Madden. Angie is a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor whose career spans over three decades, including notable roles at Sea World Orlando and various zoos. With a training philosophy rooted in relationship building and communication, Angie shares her extensive journey from zookeeper to dog trainer and discusses the profound impact of Control Unleashed techniques. In thie episode Angie delves into the Control Unleashed program developed by Leslie McDevitt, explaining some foundational behaviors and pattern games designed to help dogs...
2024-06-1753 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesExpert Tips for Border Collie Owners from Sarah Hedderly [Episode 46]In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Sarah Hedderly, a distinguished dog trainer specializing in Border Collies. With a wealth of experience working exclusively with this breed, Sarah provides a unique and in-depth perspective on the nuances and challenges specific to Border Collies. Prior to her specialization, Sarah worked as a McTimoney Animal Chiropractor and ran in-person dog training classes based on the Control Unleashed system [from Leslie Mcdevitt]. Sarah's journey with her own Border Collies, including the sensitive Mini, the intellectually demanding Ding, the driven Beau, and the energetic Sparkles...
2024-06-0654 min
Animal Training AcademyCreating Balance in Multi-Dog Homes with Sarah Stremming [episode 229]In this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge welcomes back Sarah Stremming, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with nearly two decades of experience in dog training and behavior, and 25 years competing in dog sports. Sarah, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Colorado State University, shares has extensive hands-on experience working in various professional settings including daycares, boarding kennels, veterinary clinics, and shelters. Known for her compassionate and knowledgeable approach, Sarah provides valuable insights into achieving household harmony in multi-dog homes. This episode arose from a question posed by a...
2024-06-0355 min
Animal Training AcademyInside Animals Asia's Bear Sanctuary with Sarah Van Herpt [Episode 228]In this inspiring episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, host Ryan Cartlidge welcomes back Sarah Van Herpt, the Director of Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Services for Animals Asia Vietnam. Sarah shares her extensive experience and insights on the groundbreaking work being done at the Animals Asia Vietnam Bear Rescue Center. With over 200 Asiatic black bears and Malayan sun bears under her care, Sarah discusses the organisations approaches to bear care, cooperative training, and rehabilitation. Listeners will gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges and successes in rescuing bears from the bile trade and other adverse conditions...
2024-05-2059 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesEmma Cook: Nurturing Confidence in Canine Care [Episode 45]Welcome to another episode of the Making Ripples podcast, where we explore the journeys and insights of the amazing trainers that make up the Animal Training Academy Membership. In this episode, we are thrilled to host Emma Cook, a progressive dog groomer and trainer from Adelaide, South Australia. Emma, the heart behind The Funky Foxhound, shares her compassionate approach to dog grooming and training, where each session is tailored to the needs of dogs who find grooming challenging. Emma delves into her personal and professional journey, illustrating how her childhood experiences shaped her compassionate, holistic approach to...
2024-05-021h 04
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesCows, Canines, and Compassion with Dr. Rabea Christmann [Episode 44]In this insightful episode of Making Ripples, host Shelly Wood welcomes Dr. Rabea Christmann, a distinguished biologist and passionate advocate for animal welfare from Germany. With a rich background in search and rescue dog work and a pioneering force in farm laboratory animal welfare, Dr. Christmann shares her journey towards enhancing animal lives through positive reinforcement and enrichment activities. Diving into the heart of animal training, Dr. Christmann elaborates on her innovative approaches to cooperative care training across a variety of farm animals, including chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle. Her dedication to fostering an environment of...
2024-04-0450 min
Animal Training AcademyCooperative Care: A Conversation with Eva Bertilsson - part 2 [Episode 224]In Episode 224 of the ATA podcast show, host Ryan Cartlidge reconnects with Eva Bertilsson for an insightful part two of their conversation on cooperative care. Building on the foundational information from Episode 219, this session dives deeper into effective strategies and ideas. Through the lens of real-world scenarios, such as Fibi's [Ryan's dog] eye-cleaning discomfort, Eva shares her expertise in creating positive learning environments that respect animal autonomy and foster engagement. Here's a breakdown of the key themes discussed in the episode; Understanding Animal Cues Observation is Key: Recognizing subtle behaviors in animals like Fibi...
2024-03-2557 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesFrom Porcupines to Pooches: Zara Jackson's Training Tales [Episode 43]In this episode, we delve into the multifaceted world of animal behavior with Zara Jackson, a distinguished expert in the field. Zara takes us through her inspiring journey, from her early days working at a zoo to launching a successful dog training business. Zara shares invaluable insights into the complexities of working with a variety of animal species, emphasising the importance of recognising individual differences and the challenges they present. Zara offers practical advice for those aspiring to work with animals, highlighting the benefits of education, volunteering, and internships. The conversation also covers Zara's innovative approaches to...
2024-02-2956 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesA Nose for Growth: Jess Ghali's Evolution in Animal Care [Episode 43]In this insightful episode of the 'Making Ripples' podcast, hosted by Shelly Wood of the Animal Training Academy, we dive into the multifaceted world of animal training with our esteemed guest, Jess Ghali. Jess, hailing from Marulan, Australia, brings a wealth of experience from her journey in the field of animal care and training. Jess, who transitioned from aspiring to be a zookeeper to becoming a dog trainer, and eventually a specialist in nosework, shares her unique story of resilience and adaptation. We explore the highs and lows of her career, including her pivot from general administration...
2024-02-0147 min
Animal Training AcademyPracticing Compassionate Badassery with Jessica Dolce [Episode 220]In this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, Ryan Cartlidge has a conversation with the insightful Jessica Dolce, a certified compassion fatigue educator. Jessica, with her extensive background in animal welfare and education, delves into the often-overlooked realm of compassion fatigue, an issue prevalent among animal caregivers and welfare professionals. Her journey, beginning with a personal dog walking business and evolving into co-founding a non-profit, illustrates the deep emotional investment inherent in animal welfare. Jessica's firsthand experience with burnout and compassion fatigue while working in shelters led her to become a certified educator in this field...
2024-01-2955 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesKimberly Lundy: Soaring Success in Training Birds of Prey [Episode 42]Join host Shelley Wood on The Making Ripples Podcast Show as she delves into the fascinating world of bird of prey training with Kimberly Lundy from the Ojai Raptor Center. Based in Ventura, California, Kimberly's journey from volunteer to lead trainer exemplifies her commitment to avian welfare and innovative training methods. This episode offers a glimpse into the transformative shift towards empowerment training at the center, a change that Kimberly played a crucial role in during the pandemic shutdown. This episode is rich with stories, challenges, and successes in avian training. Kimberly shares her experiences in retraining...
2024-01-0449 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesCynthia Minden: The Heart & Science of Donkey Training [Episode 41]Venturing into the world of training a different species - like donkeys - often presents a mix of complexity and stress as we attempt to adapt our existing skills to unfamiliar territory. Therefore, this episode, featuring our special guest, Cynthia Minden, aims to shed light on these challenges. Cynthia is a passionate advocate for positive reinforcement and a seasoned donkey trainer. In this episode, she shares her valuable insights and experiences to guide and inspire us. Cynthia's story begins in 2002 when two donkeys arrived unexpectedly at her farm on Denman Island, BC. This marked the...
2023-11-3053 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesUnderstanding Rabbits: A Chat with Thea Harting [Episode 40]Synopsis: Animal Training Academy's Special Rabbit Episode For those dedicated to elevating their animal training skills with a focus on the most positive and least intrusive methods, this episode is especially relevant for professionals working with rabbits. The Challenge: Delving into training a new species, like rabbits, presents unique challenges. These challenges can lead to stress and frustration. However, our mission remains clear: Empower each trainer to make a marked positive difference in the lives of the animals they work with [in this case, rabbits!]. Your Guide: Introducing Thea Harting, a seasoned behaviour...
2023-11-0251 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesJessica Mann: From Timid Tails to Confident Canines [Episode 37]At Animal Training Academy, we know you want to master your animal training skills using a force-free approach. And we recognize that you're not just any trainer. Instead, you're someone driven to elevate the confidence of dogs, ensuring they lead a life rich with meaningful activities and training exercises. However, this journey is not without its challenges. High-energy working breeds, in particular, require consistent mental and physical stimulation to sustain their confidence and overall well-being. Like many trainers, you might often find yourself at a crossroads, seeking effective yet gentle methods to boost your dog's...
2023-10-0554 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesDanielle Winkelman - Intrepid Animal Learning [Episode 36]Danielle Winkelman - Intrepid Animal Learning At Animal Training Academy, we understand that you aim to master your animal training skills using a force-free approach. However, we also recognise that this journey has challenges, especially when dealing with complex behaviours, such as those labelled as reactive. Trainers can often feel overwhelmed and need help addressing these challenging behaviours effectively. Enter Danielle Winkelman. While she boasts an impressive background as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Fear Free Certified Professional, and a Puppy Start Right Instructor...
2023-08-3151 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesCooperative care with Natalie Rogers - k9 Concepts [Episode 35]As someone aspiring to master their animal training skills using a force-free approach, you might find yourself feeling trapped or overwhelmed by a dog's fearful or even aggressive behaviour. However, you can draw inspiration from the story of Havoc, a dog who successfully overcame his fears of handling and veterinary procedures with the help of his human, Natalie. Havoc has faced a variety of medical challenges requiring him to become accustomed to different procedures—an understandably complex situation. Nevertheless, through consistent training and the application of cooperative care techniques, Havoc has learned to trust the process.
2023-08-031h 01
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesLinda Randall, DVM, KPA-CTP, TagTeach Level 3 - One Smart Dog [Episode 34]Linda Randall, DVM, KPA-CTP, LLA, TagTeach Level 3 Owner: One Smart Dog, Seville OH, USA Linda sold her veterinary hospital in 2019, where she had practiced as an ABVP Board Certified Diplomate, Companion Animals, for 20 years, and also worked with exotics. She then opened One Smart Dog, a full-service dog training facility, the month Ohio shut down for the pandemic in 2020, which, she says, was "exciting". Linda has been engaged in dog sports, obedience, agility, and field trials with her Flat Coated Retrievers, and sheep herding, agility, and Scent with her Border Collies. Her passion...
2023-07-061h 01Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA20: Zoological Podcasters Assemble! Dr. Grey Stafford, Zoo Logic. Ryan Cartlidge, Animal Training Academy. Ari Bailey and Chris Jenkins, The TEC Talk PodcastThis episode Shane Gorbett, the host of "Animal Behavior Conversations", is joined by four other incredible hosts of three other like-minded, zoological and behavior-based podcasts. Joining Shane in this episode is Chris Jenkins and Ari Bailey, the hosts of The TEC Talk Podcast, Dr. Grey Stafford, the host of Zoo Logic, and Ryan Cartlidge, the host of Animal Training Academy Podcast Show. These five podcast hosts nerd out about all things podcasting and behavior while also pulling back the curtain to give insight in to the podcasting process. The hosts also comment on the future of the zoological field...
2023-06-231h 40
The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc.Episode 166: Animal Podcasters of the World Unite (with Podcast Hosts Dr Grey Stafford, Ryan Cartlidge, and Shane Gorbett)What's better than an animal training and behavior podcast? FOUR OF THEM ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Chris and Ari fulfill a longtime dream and bring together the hosts of the TEC Talk Podcast, the Zoo Logic Podcast, the Animal Training Academy Podcast Show, and Animal Behavior Conversations (The Podcast of the ABMA) into one giant supercast! We sit down with Dr Grey Stafford, Ryan Cartlidge, and Shane Gorbett to talk about why we started our shows, the challenges with organizing, booking, and recording regularly, how to deal with sensative subjects, how we balance the shows with...
2023-06-221h 42
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesEmma Almquist - Bunnies, hamsters and mindfulness [Episode 33]Emma Almquist received her bachelor's degree in biology with a specialization in ethology in 2017. After graduating she has continued learning about animal behavior through conferences, as well as various private and academic courses. Her business Djurvetologen has offered puppy classes, conference talks, training consults and much more since 2016. These days the business has transitioned to offering mainly online lectures and courses. Emma's goal is to make humans and animals understand each other better. After hearing personal stories about compassion fatigue and burnout from almost every colleague in the animal care industry, Emma decided to add...
2023-06-0158 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesSandra Tigerlind - Black dog Foundation Helping Ukraine [Episode 32]Sandra Tigerlind is a dog behaviourist, dog trainer and enrichment specialist etc. (www.hunddjuristen.se) from Sweden who has worked full time with dogs for the past 13 years. She specializes in fearful, insecure and traumatized dogs and has a soft spot for adopted or rehomed dogs. So much so that she started the first and only dog sanctuary in the country, that focuses mostly on the dogs that usually never get a family, like senior dogs, special needs dogs or traumatized dogs. It is both a passion and a way of life, to see the dogs that are the...
2023-05-041h 07
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesMichelle Mullins - Honest to Dog [Episode 31]Michelle Mullins CDBC is the owner of Honest To Dog, LLC in Richmond, Virginia, USA and serves as the IAABC Foundation president. Michelle has been training dogs for 20 years and all of her work has the same objective—developing long, enriching relationships between pets and their people. In addition to her work in the pet product industry, she has worked with private clients for basic manners, puppy socialization, cooperative care training and through aggression issues. Michelle works closely with other trainers, certified behavior consultants and veterinary professionals. She is an IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant(CDBC), holds cer...
2023-04-061h 01
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesLinda Brodzik - Only Connect [Episode 30]Linda has always felt a strong connection with animals. Her early interest in behavior studies quickly paired with her love of animals to build a career in animal training that has spanned more than 40-years and is still going strong. Linda was in the right place at the right time to attend behavior & training related classes through the Life Learn Program at the Ontario Veterinary Collage, University of Guelph, Canada. She considers herself very fortunate to have attended many in person clinics with Karen Pryor as she was presenting, with Gary Wilks, in the late 1980's. Over her long c...
2023-03-021h 00
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesTjadina Klein - Untrainable Cats [Episode 29]Tjadina lives in Germany with her husband, their three cats, Fenrir, Arktos and Lumos and their two horses, Aron and Quiero. Her initial interest for training animals came as a child, seeing animals act in movies and being at awe at how well they were trained. But movie animals were mostly dogs or horses, and they only had a family cat (and cats can't be trained...), so time was spent waiting for the magical day a dog would arrive. That day never came. So, several years later, still waiting for that dog, Tjadina started training the other...
2023-02-0250 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesMickella Ben Tovim - Compassionate Communication with Animals [Episode 28]Mickella Ben Tovim has been a lifelong animal lover and horse professional currently living among 2 miniature horses, 2 ponies, a mare and 2 dogs. For the past 8 years Mickella attributes her major life change to the arrival of a Miniature horse she named Toto, together they set on a journey of exploration and magical discoveries, one that changed their lives and the other members of her equines and canine family forever. MIckella and Toto traveled and visited kindergartens and other educational programs to educate and advocate on equine welfare. Toto and Mickella originated a therapy program in a few assisted living...
2023-01-0558 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesJenni Pfafman - Elevated dog training [Episode 27]Jenni lives in Crested Butte, Colorado with her husband Tim, their border collie, Kyote, also known as Ky, and their two young cats, Truffle and Marmalade. Jenni became passionate about learning the most humane methods for helping dogs with behavior problems after failing to find trustworthy help with Ky when she was a puppy. Since beginning that journey about 6 years ago, Jenni has completed a BA in psychology as well as several training and behavior-related certifications. In addition to operating her training and behavior consulting business, Elevated Dog Training, LLC, and co-founding and operating a non-profit organization, the Humane...
2022-12-0152 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesLaura Perkins - Laura Perkins Animal Behavior [Episode 26]Laura Perkins resides in Michigan with her husband, 2 dogs and 2 cats. They are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their baby daughter in December! Currently, Laura provides 1-1 behavior consulting for families and their dogs through her business Laura Perkins Animal Behavior. She also provides virtual services through Kiki Yablon Dog Training. For the first time this summer Laura served as a TA for Susan Friedman's Living and Learning with Animals course. Laura began training dogs as a young kind in 4-h where she was introduced to what we would today call "balanced training". Her "aha" moment...
2022-11-0347 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesKatie Bartlett - Equine Clicker Training [Episode 25]Katherine Bartlett MMCP, IDTC A life-long horse person, Katie was introduced to training with positive reinforcement in 1999 and has studied extensively with Alexandra Kurland and Kay Laurence. Her website, www.equineclickertraining.com is one of the oldest sites that shares information about teaching horses using positive reinforcement. The site contains descriptions of the work she has done with her own horses as well as material from clinics and conferences she has attended. Her primary interest is in using positive reinforcement, bodywork, and gymnastic exercises to improve the way horses move and feel about their training. S...
2022-10-061h 12
Canine Hoopers WorldSeason 3 episode 23 Zoo training with Ryan CartlidgeThis episode I spoke to Animal training academy founder Ryan Cartlidge about working at zoos, the similarities in training dogs and other domesticated species to exotic animals. Ryan also shared one of his favourite animal stories and I got educated with some fun facts. Ryan hosts the Animal training academy podcast too which is a great listen if you wanna geek out a bit.
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2022-09-071h 45
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesWhitney Buchman - Buchman Best Behaviors [Episode 24]Whitney received his bachelor's degree from Iowa State University in Animal Ecology with a specialization in animal care and a minor in Biology in 2005. From there he became lead animal keeper at the Kangaroo Conservation Center in Georgia. In 2009 he moved to Garden City, KS for a zookeeping job at Lee Richardson Zoo. He was then promoted to Manager of Distance Learning and Technology and then again to Curator of Education. In 2018 he left the zoo field to help pet owners in SW KS by starting Buchman Best Behaviors. Currently he is finishing his Karen Pryor Academy certification. He re...
2022-09-0150 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesWhen the behavior of eating gets broken- "behavior affects health, health affects behavior"SI lives with her husband of 37 years and their 5 year old dog, Micki (whom she loves a ridiculous amount). While she grew up with an assortment of apartment friendly pets, SI did not own nor even personally know a dog for most of her life. All that changed 21 years ago when her family got a puppy. That puppy inspired her to learn all she could about training. She has been a dedicated "cookie pusher" training enthusiast ever since. While that first puppy was the world's easiest dog to train, the arrival of Micki forced her to delve back into...
2022-08-091h 16
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesWhen the behavior of eating gets broken- “behavior affects health, health affects behavior”SI lives with her husband of 37 years and their 5 year old dog, Micki (whom she loves a ridiculous amount). While she grew up with an assortment of apartment friendly pets, SI did not own nor even personally know a dog for most of her life. All that changed 21 years ago when her family got a puppy. That puppy inspired her to learn all she could about training. She has been a dedicated “cookie pusher” training enthusiast ever since. While that first puppy was the world’s easiest dog to train, the arrival of Micki forced her to delve back into t...
2022-08-041h 16
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesBehavioral Euthanasia: Forgiving Yourself for Not Walking on Water {Episode 22]Joann Rechtine, CSAT, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, MS, MPH, RN Joann has been working with dogs professionally for over twenty years and specializes in separation anxiety work. Joann is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She is the owner and founder of The Loose Leash Academy and works exclusively with dogs who experience separation anxiety or isolation distress issues and uses humane and studied protocols that are formulated specifically for a dog's needs. She is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), a certified Family Dog Mediator, and...
2022-07-0253 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesBelinda Young - Treat Play Love [Episode 21]Belinda Young Bio Belinda stepped into the world of animal training in early 2010, while working as a veterinary nurse and being tasked with running puppy pre-school classes. In the same year, she was fortunate enough to attend a parrot conference and learn about applied behaviour analysis and learning theory from the likes of Dr Susan Friedman, Nic Bishop, and Jim McKendry. That was all it took to become hooked! In 2013, while completing her Certificate 4 in Companion Animal Services through the Delta Institute in Australia, she took the plunge and started a companion animal training business...
2022-06-0653 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesStuart Hoffman - Labrador Retriever Adoption Services; volunteer/trainer [Epiosde 20]Stuart Hoffman lives in Newmarket Canada with his wife Maria and their seven-year-old lab Dani (Danielle). Over the last 10 years Stuart has worked with Labrador Rescue Adoption Services as a trainer and interviewer. He provides training to both fosters and adopters encountering behaviour issues. In addition, he writes articles for the Rescue's magazine, hoping to give a voice to the labs that pass through. His learning path started after his failed foster and adoption of his beloved black Lab Archie 10 years ago. Reading Karen Pryor's Don't shoot the dog started his journey and then Sue Alisby's "Levels" books that...
2022-05-0555 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesScotti Harvey - Why RunamuckAfter humble beginnings with Bob Bailey's chicken camps, Scotti Harvey has spent the last 15 years as a committed educator of applied animal behavior and learning science. Scotti is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy, a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, a Puppy Start Right Instructor and Fear Free Trainer, a City and Guilds Scent Detection Dog Handler, UKCSD Scent Instructor and the founder of the animal training and consulting service, Why Runamuck. Scotti's expertise is in the impact of early-life learning on later-life behavior. She has studied with trainers and behaviorists like Terry Ryan, Ken Ramirez, Susan Friedman, and...
2022-03-3154 min
Animal Training Academy: Making RipplesBrianne ZanellaBrianne Zanella Bio Brianne Zanella is a Program Animal Specialist at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, OR. She engages with thousands of zoo visitors each year, curating experiences that foster curiosity for nature and wildlife. As a Program Animal Specialist working with ambassador animals in a zoo setting, Brianne uses training in various ways. She strives to be creative and considerate about training that provides education animals with choice to participate in programming and is also ardent about training husbandry behaviors with domestic animals. Brianne's passion is storytelling, particularly geared for young children. She works in...
2022-03-0359 min
Animal Training AcademySusan Friedman & Rick Hester - Parenting with ATA knowledge on board; Part 1In this episode host, Ryan Cartlidge talks with Dr Susan Friedman and Rick Hester about what it's like to parent with some ABA knowledge on board.
2022-02-141h 00
Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples[Episode 17] Dr Lucy Scott - Veterinary Behaviour Services NZLucy graduated from Massey University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. She spent six years practising as a mixed-animal veterinarian, working with everything from sheep and cattle to cats and dogs. Not long after graduating, she went to a clinic on positive reinforcement in horses and started incorporating R+ with her horses and animals. This spread to consuming every piece of information she could read on animal behaviour and training! In June this year, she gained membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Behaviour. Veterinary Behaviour...
2022-02-0345 min
Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples[Episode 17] Marie Koenen - ByrackaforeverMarie Koenen – Bio Marie is 58 (!!) years old, single and lives with her two lovely dogs in a small farm house just outside Malmö (3rd biggest city of Sweden). Marie is a dog trainer, behavior analyst, scent detection trainer and works part time with the above in her own facilities. She is also working on searching for bed-bugs, slugs and planning for Sniff to become a scent detection dog in the agriculture trade. As much as she loves holding classes, she also enjoys attending classes. Marie loves to learn new things
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2021-03-041h 07
The Willing EquineEp 42 // A Conversation With Ryan CartlidgeI'm excited to share this wonderful conversation with Ryan Cartlidge of Animal Training Academy with you guys! In this episode we discuss...
✦ What throwing spaghetti at the wall has to do with brave and resilient learning
✦ How our feedback towards other may directly impact their motivation to go out and train
✦ Flow charts and being a confident trainer
✦ Generalizing and trigger stacking
✦ And how we are not so very different from our horses!
→ Here is a little more information about Ryan
"Ryan Cartlidge is a certified professional dog trainer through the Karen Pryor Academy & the founder of Animal Training Academy & Kapiti Dog Tra...
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Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples[Episode 5] J.R. Henderson: Zen Cats Roc 1:25 - Shelley Introduces JR Henderson and his feline friends! 3:20 - JR Thanks Shelley for having him on the podcast today. 4:00 - Shelley asks JR to talk about his life beyond training and how it links across to his animal training world. 1015 - Shelley asks JR if there is an example where he has become more musical with his cues to help the animal to discriminate what is taught. 14:25 - Shelley asks about the voice memo app that he uses. 15:00 - JR and Shelley discuss how the Krav Maga has enhanced his movement and timing in training sessions. 17:40 - JR shares...
2020-12-3142 min
Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples[Episode 4] Lee Stone: Parrot Life Behaviour & Training 1:20 – Shelly introduces Lee Stone detailing her journey through from behavioural training with dogs to working with parrots 3:35 – Shelley asks Lee to talk about her life experiences outside of training and how they have impacted her animal training life. 6:00 – Shelley and Lee discuss some specific strategies that she shares with her clients to help them with looking after their animals. 8:30 – Shelley asks Lee more about the importance of enrichment for parrots 11:20 – Shelley is curious about the people that ask Lee to help her with the parrots and do they realise how important enrichment and foraging is for their pets. 13:15 – Lee shares with us a re...
2020-12-0336 min
Animal Training Academy[Episode 132] - Ryan Cartlidge & Shelly Wood; Making Ripples 6:28 – Shelly asks Ryan his first question and asks him about his life outside of the animal training world and how it has influenced his work and vice versa. 13:23 – Ryan discusses the four books that have greatly influenced his world and including his daily life and his animal training career. How to win Friends and Influence People. Crucial Conversations Growth Mindset First things First 25:51 – Shelly asks Ryan to share with us a recent training related challenge that he has experienced, how he worked through the challenge and what he has learnt from the experience. 39:33 – Shelly asks Ryan to share a story about a b...
2020-11-091h 04
Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples[Episode 3] Kiki Yablon; Dog Training by Kiki Yablon 4:45 – Kiki explains how she began on her path to animal training. 11:45 – Shelley asks more about the online Masters program that Kiki chose to complete and her experience. 18:25 – Kiki shares a recent training related challenge and what she learned from it. 35:55 – Kiki shares another training experience with which she was particularly proud of counter conditioning a behaviour using a slightly unique approach where the dog was in control of when the counter conditioning would begin. 41:25 – Kiki shares a recent referral case with a dog that had some severe sound sensitivity responses to a number of...
2020-11-0554 min
Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples[Episode 2] Jo Lock - Nose no limit 3:30 – Shelly asks Josephine to share her education and work background and how it lead her to the animal training community. 16:40 – Shelley highlights that Josephine mentioned PORTL and asks her to explain a little more about what it is. 19:00 – Shelley asks Josephine to speak more on how she began on her path to working in the conservation world. 22:47 – Josephine shares the differences in the training aspects of search and rescue in-comparison to conservation work. 26:20 – Josephine explains the differences in the indications that Willow exhibits depending on the search task and how she needed to train it in a specific way for conservati...
2020-11-051h 12
Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples[Episode 1] Ryan Cartlidge - Animal Training Academy founder 2:55 - Shelly asks Ryan his first question and asks him about his life outside of the animal training world and how it has influenced his work and vice versa. 9:50 - Ryan discusses the four books that have greatly influenced his world and including his daily life and his animal training career. How to win Friends and Influence People. Crucial Conversations Growth Mindset First things First 22:18 - Shelly asks Ryan to share with us a recent training related challenge that he has experienced, how he worked through the challenge and what he has learnt from the experience. 36:00 - Shelly asks Ryan t...
2020-10-261h 00
Albany Pet Services Podcast8 - Ryan Cartlidge talks to us about training animalsLisa catches up with Ryan Cartlidge from the Animal Training Academy to discuss positive reinforcement, clicker training and counter surfing!
Please see here for the link to the great sketches by Lili Chin: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lilita/5652847156/sizes/l/ (dog)
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2020-05-2635 min
UNLEASHED (at work & home) with Colleen PelarApproximations - Ryan CartlidgeRyan Cartlidge, the founder of Animal Training Academy joined me to talk about celebrating approximations, those tiny forward movements that add up to significant change.
2020-04-0940 min
Animal Training Academy[Episode 100] Dr. Susan Friedman & Ryan Cartlidge - Off the perchPodcast outline * 2:40 – Susan explains that the "most positive least intrusive" language originated from the ethical and legal standards in the field of special education with children. * 4:15 – Ryan and Susan discuss the widespread influence of podcasts and online learning opportunities as well as the responsibility that comes along with that influence. * 9:19 – Susan talks about how a new wave of improved applications of the basic principles is helping practitioners to be even less intrusive with their learners. * 13:54 – Susan describes Mary Hunter's demonstration of the technique of using a two-link chain to build duration in a beh...
2019-09-021h 00
The Dog Real Talk - TROMPLOThe Dog Real Talk: episode 6: Ryan CartlidgeWelcome to the next episode of The Dog Real Talk!
My guest today is amazing Ryan Cartlidge, founder of Animal Training Academy (ATA). We talked about the convergence of animal training between species. Ryan is the the creator of a wonderful, most supportive and geeky Tribe you can find on the internet for animal trainers. Ryan provides amazing content for ATA members, doing podcasts, live classes to name just the few. If you are an animal trainer then you simply have to join the community he has created, I am myself proud member of ATA Tribe! Check out this link...
2019-05-061h 05
Why We Do What We Do093 | Animal Aggression Part 2 With Hannah Branigan & Ryan Cartlidge | Why We Do What We DoThis episode we continue our fascinating discussion with Hannah Branigan of the "Drinking from the Toilet" podcast, and Ryan Cartlidge of the "Animal Training Academy" regarding animals aggression. In addition, we bring up the important topic of replacement behaviors and some training tips. Listen in and contact us with your own experiences with animal behavior! https://wonderpupstraining.com/dog-training-podcast/https://www.animaltrainingacademy.com/series/training-tidbits/Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.Become a supporter of this...
2019-03-0156 min
Why We Do What We Do093 | Animal Aggression Part 2 With Hannah Branigan & Ryan Cartlidge | Why We Do What We DoThis episode we continue our fascinating discussion with Hannah Branigan of the "Drinking from the Toilet" podcast, and Ryan Cartlidge of the "Animal Training Academy" regarding animals aggression. In addition, we bring up the important topic of replacement behaviors and some training tips. Listen in and contact us with your own experiences with animal behavior!
https://wonderpupstraining.com/dog-training-podcast/
https://www.animaltrainingacademy.com/series/training-tidbits/
Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
2019-03-0152 min
Why We Do What We Do092 | Animal Aggression Part 1 With Hannah Branigan & Ryan Cartlidge | Why We Do What We DoThis week we welcome on Hannah Branigan and Ryan Cartlidge to talk about animal aggression. Make sure to check out their podcasts: https://wonderpupstraining.com/dog-training-podcast/https://www.animaltrainingacademy.com/series/training-tidbits/Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast
2019-02-2158 min
Why We Do What We Do092 | Animal Aggression Part 1 With Hannah Branigan & Ryan Cartlidge | Why We Do What We DoThis week we welcome on Hannah Branigan and Ryan Cartlidge to talk about animal aggression. Make sure to check out their podcasts:
https://wonderpupstraining.com/dog-training-podcast/
https://www.animaltrainingacademy.com/series/training-tidbits/
Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
2019-02-2158 min
Animal Training AcademyRyan O'Donnell – The daily BA; Saving the world with Behavior Analysis!CLICK HERE for the podcast writeup Ryan O'Donnell Bio Ryan or Ryan O hails from northern Nevada in the grungy, yet surprisingly classy, (and newly renovated) Reno, Nevada. Ryan says he like his climate like I like my data: evolving, uncompromising, and progressive. He has a Master of Science; that is, an M.S. in Applied […] The post Ryan O'Donnell – The daily BA; Saving the world with Behavior Analysis! appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
2018-09-031h 23
Animal Training AcademyRyan Tate – Lessons learned from a career of behavior managementPodcast outline. 00:00 Introductions 02:45 Ryan Tells us about where her first started learning about and using positive reinforcement animal training. 08:27 Ryan shares a great story about what he learned from training storm the Australian Fur seal at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. 12:27 Ryan shares his thoughts on the importance of writing good […] The post Ryan Tate – Lessons learned from a career of behavior management appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
2016-12-1745 min
Animal Training AcademyReinforcement – Do you recognise it, when you see it? (Episode 2)This episode is part one, of a three part series with Dr Kat Gregory (from Creative Animal solutions),and myself Ryan Cartlidge, from Animal Training Academy.The topics for this series will focus on specific consequences of behavior. In part one we are discussing the topic of Reinforcement. Part two will be a discussion on Punishment. And […] The post Reinforcement – Do you recognise it, when you see it? (Episode 2) appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
2016-01-241h 04