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The Sara Ondrako ShowBehavior and Training ProfessionsDr. Erica Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor in the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech and director of the Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare Lab, where she focuses her research on dogs and horses. She also coordinates the online Master's program in Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare at Virginia Tech. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida in the UF Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab and her Master’s in Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas in the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies with Animals. She is a Ce...
2023-06-1551 min
The Sara Ondrako ShowSenior Dogs - Dr. Monica TarantinoDr. Monica Tarantino is the Founder of the Senior Dog Revolution, a resource for pet parents and professionals to navigate age-related challenges, help senior dogs live happy, healthy lives, and make the most of the short time we have together with our senior companions. Dr. Tarantino is a veterinarian that practices in the Greater Charlotte, NC, area with a special interest in caring for dogs during the final years, weeks, and days of their lives. Dr. Tarantino co-authored a book to help new veterinarians as they embark on their professional journey after graduation with 20 common case...
2023-02-061h 11
The Sara Ondrako ShowSocial Media & Client Education - Dr. Greg EcholsDr. Greg Echols is a practicing relief veterinarian in North Carolina who has helped bring #vetlife and #vettechlife, as they say, to the forefront through his social media channels, particularly TikTok. Dr. Echols brings relatable humor in a time of staff shortages, shelter crises, pandemic puppy backlash, and a need to bridge the communication gap between pet parents and pet providers. I really enjoyed getting to know Greg a bit more and hope you enjoy our conversation primarily centered around social media as an influence for client and public education, not just on all things pertinent to pets but...
2023-01-0146 min
BrandBuilders266: Sara Ondrako
Dogs are man’s best friend. They live with us, sleep with us, eat with us, work out with us, and if you get a dog today you’ll be shocked how fast they become part of the family. It’s as though they have a sixth sense that helps them get in our heads. But what if we could get into their heads for a day?
Well with our next guest, getting into the mind of your dog might be more than just science fiction. Today we are joined by Sara Ondrako, a Certified Canine...
2022-09-2232 min
Just Get Started#213 Sara Miltenberger on the Importance of Sustainability PracticesEpisode 213 brings back former guest Sara Miltenberger, Sustainability Consultant and Owner of Restore Media & Strategy, to discuss all things sustainability and how we can all consider a different approach to becoming more sustainable in our own lives.Find Sara Online:Website: https://www.makeclimatecool.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smiltenberger/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeclimatecool/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/makeclimatecool/About Sara:Sara Miltenberger has made a name for herself in the sustainability world of science and...
2022-02-2250 min
The Sara Ondrako ShowDog Supplements - Dr. Chris Pachel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-051h 37
The Sara Ondrako ShowEmergency & Critical Care - Dr. Mariana PardoDr. Mariana Pardo is a board-certified emergency and critical care specialist at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island. Dr. Pardo earned her veterinary degree in 2009 from Universidad Mayor in Santiago, Chile. She came to the United States wanting to pursue an Emergency and Critical Care specialization. She worked as an ICU technician for 4 years in Miami while she worked on validating her degree in the states. She then finished two emergency and critical care internships at the University of Georgia and the University of Florida and completed her emergency and critical care residency at Cornell...
2022-01-081h 19
The Sara Ondrako ShowDermatology - Dr. Ashley BourgeoisDr. Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD, is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist passionate about providing practical knowledge to general practitioners to help itchy pets! She completed her bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed a one-year small animal internship at Purdue University. Upon finishing her internship, she accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic’s Tustin, California location in 2011. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014. Dr. Bourgeois moved to Portland, Oregon in 2016 to help expand the compan...
2021-08-0258 min
The Sara Ondrako ShowSeparation Anxiety & Research - Dr. Nicholas DodmanDr. Nicholas Dodman - Professor Emeritus, Tufts University; President and CEO of the Center for Canine Behavior StudiesDr. Nicholas Dodman attended Glasgow University Veterinary School in Scotland where he received a BVMS (DVM equivalent). He is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists and the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.In 1981, Dr. Dodman immigrated to the United States where he became a faculty member of Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts. Shortly after his arrival, Dr. Dodman became interested in behavioral pharmacology and the field of animal behavior...
2021-05-171h 02
The Sara Ondrako ShowCBD, Holistic & Integrative Medicine - Dr. Narda RobinsonDr. Narda G. Robinson is the country’s leading authority on scientific complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM). With more than two decades of practicing, teaching, and writing about holistic approaches in both veterinary and human osteopathic medicine, Dr. Robinson delivers straight talk on CAVM to help healthcare professionals and owners sort fact from fiction.A scholar, researcher, and widely read author on evidence-based approaches to CAVM, Dr. Robinson holds the only professorship at a veterinary college designed specifically to investigate the legitimacy of CAVM. In 1988, she launched Colorado State University’s first integrative medicine service, and...
2021-05-101h 05
The Sara Ondrako ShowGiraffes & Feminism - Dr. Anne Innis Dagg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-031h 11
The Sara Ondrako ShowVeterinary Forensics - Jim CrosbyRetired Lieutenant James W. Crosby BS, MS, CBCC-KA (Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville, FL, USA) is an internationally recognized authority and court-accepted expert on canine attacks and aggression. Jim’s specialty is investigating dog bite-related fatalities, especially evidentiary and behavioral factors involved in these deaths. Jim’s on-scene investigation of over 30 fatalities and post-attack evaluation of over 50 subject dogs has been essential in numerous successful prosecutions. He assists prosecutors and agencies facing these cases and was recently on-scene for a homicide investigation in Central Georgia.Jim assists in dogfighting investigations and was the expert on the Polk C...
2021-04-261h 47
The Sara Ondrako ShowModern Dog Training - Nick BengerNick Benger is the expert dog trainer for Amazon Prime Video's The Pack TV series. He is also the host of the Dog Talk with Nick Benger podcast. In his hometown of Bristol, England where Nick specializes in helping aggressive dogs he has been an independently top-rated trainer four years in a row. He has appeared as an expert in publications such as the American Kennel Club, The Dodo, Variety, and many more.https://www.nickbenger.comDog Talk Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ilvuKxa8wGCgyBKRIOBVD Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
2021-04-192h 48
The Sara Ondrako ShowCanine Arthritis - Dr. Hannah CaponHannah Capon MA Vet MB MRCVS, winner of the 2020 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Impact Award, the 2019 Ceva Vet of the Year, and finalist in the 2019 Petplan Vet of the Year, is a first opinion veterinary surgeon in the UK. Recognized for her tireless work on Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) an online education and support service for owners of arthritic dogs and professionals that care for them.CAM began as a simple Facebook page in 2015 where Hannah would promote earlier identification and thorough multimodal management plans. Now it boasts a flourishing service run...
2021-04-121h 15
The Sara Ondrako ShowCreating Influence To Educate - Steve DaleSteve Dale is a certified animal behavior consultant, host of two nationally syndicated radio shows--Steve Dale’s Pet World and The Pet Minute (together heard on over 100 stations) —and is a special contributor at Chicago’s WGN Radio where for 23 years he’s also hosted Steve Dale’s Pet World.Dale has contributed to and authored many books, including Decoding Your Dog and Decoding Your Cat, both authored by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. He also contributed to The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management, (edited by Dr. Susan Little), Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary...
2021-04-051h 19
The Sara Ondrako ShowBehavior for Veterinarians - Dr. Chris PachelDr. Chris Pachel (DVM, DACVB, CABC) is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and the owner of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pachel lectures extensively both domestically and internationally teaches annual courses at multiple veterinary schools in the United States and has authored multiple articles and book chapters for veterinary and pet-owning readers. He is a sought-after expert witness for legal cases and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for dvm360, a veterinary publishing, and education company. He is also a Vice-president of Veterinary Behavior on the leadership team for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training, as well as...
2021-03-291h 10
The Sara Ondrako ShowAncient DNA & Domestication - Dr. Greger LarsonDr. Greger Larson is the Director of the Palaeogenomics & Bio-Archaeology Research Network at the University of Oxford in the UK. His focus is on the use of ancient DNA to study the pattern and process of domestication. He received his bachelor's degree in 1996 from Claremont McKenna College, a small liberal arts college in California. He then studied at Oxford and the University of Colorado before receiving his Ph.D. in Zoology in 2006.Palaeo Barn: www.palaeobarn.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-2254 min
The Sara Ondrako ShowPreventing Problematic Puppies - Dr. Janet CutlerDr. Janet Cutler is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She has an MSc and PhD, both specializing in animal behavior and welfare, as well as epidemiology. She's been working in the animal industry for 20 years; as a veterinary technician, behavior researcher, dog trainer, and behaviorist.Janet is passionate about helping families and their pets as well as providing education about the science of animal behavior. She spends her time at home with her family, including her three daughters, husband, and their dog Marmalade, cats Basil and Thyme, and their chickens.
2021-03-1556 min
The Sara Ondrako ShowSafe Humane - Dr. Cynthia BathurstCynthia Bathurst is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Safe Humane. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Alabama and a Ph.D. through the English Department at The University of Iowa. She co-founded D.A.W.G. (Dog Advisory Work Group) in 2000 and Safe Humane Chicago in 2007. During a 25-year-long career in mathematics consulting, she was led to community organizing, prompted by crime and violence in Chicago communities, and to working with government agencies (City of Chicago, Cook County, State of Illinois) and neighborhood groups on...
2021-03-0858 min
The Sara Ondrako ShowDog Psychopharmacology - Dr. Amy Pike & Dr. Amy LearnI talk with Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB, and Dr. Amy Learn, both board-certified veterinary behaviorists and our topic is behavior medications for primary care veterinarians. Some of the things that we discuss include common [behavior] dosages, potential mistakes to avoid, and expertise from both doctors to help you in choosing the right medications to treat the target behavior. Often access to a board-certified veterinary behaviorist can be a challenge for clients, especially if they are already paying for a trainer or behavior professional as well as your services. Having access to DACVBs...
2021-03-0148 min
The Sara Ondrako ShowAnimal Behavior, Training & Teaching - Ken RamirezKen Ramirez is the EVP and Chief Training Officer for Karen Pryor Clicker Training where he helps to oversee the vision, development, and implementation of training education programs. Previously, Ken served as EVP of animal care and training at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ramirez is a biologist and behaviorist who has worked with many zoological organizations and dog programs throughout the world. He helped develop and has been an instructor for, AZA’s Animal Training Applications course. He is past president of the International Marine Animal Tr...
2021-02-221h 15
The Sara Ondrako ShowMicrobiology & Dog Nutrition - Dr. Ryan Honaker & Dr. Aashish JhaI love when really smart people talk nerdy to me 😎 I'm really excited to share this interview featuring Microbiologist Dr. Ryan Honaker and Head of Bioinformatics, Dr. Aashish Jha at the Nom Nom Fresh Dog Food Company. They break down the important things that you need to know about your dog's nutrition, how it affects your's dog's microbiome (gut bacteria ecosystem), and why that's important to you - the pet parent. Take a science dive with me as we tackle some seemingly complex topics in a way to simplify how microbiology and nutrition interface and affect eve...
2021-02-1553 min
The Sara Ondrako ShowHomemade Canine Diets - Dr. Scott CampbellDr. Scott Campbell BVSc (Hons) M.A.C.V.Sc, D.A.C.V.NVeterinarian Dr. Scott Campbell is a senior lecturer in Clinical Nutrition at the University of Queensland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-081h 26
The Sara Ondrako ShowAggression in Dogs - Mike ShikashioMichael Shikashio, CDBC, is the past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and provides private consultations working exclusively with dog aggression cases through his business AggressiveDog.com. He also hosts the popular podcast show “The Bitey End of the Dog.”Michael is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World.Michael is a featured speaker at conferen...
2021-02-011h 07
The Sara Ondrako ShowCanine Genetics - Dr. Jessica HekmanTo breed or not to breed? To spay or neuter or not to spay or neuter? These are questions that Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, Ph.D. a veterinary genetics researcher at Karlsson Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard contemplates, studies, and discusses on the regular. Dr. Hekman studies behavioral genetics in pet and working dogs using a citizen science approach. She teaches at the Virginia Tech online MS program in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare. She is also the founder of the Functional Dog Collaborative, which supports the breeding of healthy, behaviorally resilient dogs.
2021-01-251h 20
The Sara Ondrako ShowHelping Your Veterinary Clients Embrace Dog Ownership for Life - Dr. Sally FooteDr. Sally Foote, DVM is the past president of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, is an author for the Fear Free Certification Program, and provides continuing education with a focus on Low-Stress Veterinary Care. Dr. Foote and I discuss a startling statistic - 73% of new dog owners are considering surrendering their dogs to the shelter once the stay at home order is lifted. In this podcast, we talk about how the veterinary community plays a crucial role in helping with in-home pet retention to avoid this looming problem. We also converse about how to...
2021-01-181h 07
The Sara Ondrako ShowBetter Anesthesia & Analgesia - Heather SidariHeather Sidari is a credentialed veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia meaning that she’s advanced academically, and in practice in both anesthesia and analgesia. She is currently the ICU Supervisor at NC State University. In this episode, Heather talks with me about pre-anesthesia treatments for a more comfortable experience for the patient, a smoother recovery, and tips that reduce the likelihood of complications during anesthesia. Heather covers extremely helpful topics such as what a patient's fasting time really should be, how to avoid the most uncomfortable part of anesthesia - the nausea and vo...
2021-01-111h 24
The Pursuit of Happiness(Ep. 18) Bringing Home a New Puppy and Understanding Dog Behavior with Sara OndrakoThis episode is loaded with knowledge, facts and amazing advice from Canine Behavior Consultant, Sara Ondrako. She has so much great information to share about dogs of all ages with all issues. We discuss the steps to take when bringing home a new puppy and how to socialize them properly. We get into crate training, what type of toys to buy and how to introduce them to situations to reduce anxiety. We even get into what type of dog food is the best and what isn't. From start to finish, this episode has so much great information for any...
2020-11-141h 38
Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat healthDon't Let Separation Anxiety Stress Your Dog (with Sara Ondrako) | #69Are you scared that whenever you leave your dog alone you are going to return to a scene of total destruction?Have you been spending a lot of time with your new puppy during lockdown and started to worry about how they are going to cope when restrictions lift?Separation anxiety is no laughing matter or minor inconvenience. In fact, if changes aren’t made then a dog can quickly go from feeling a bit anxious to destroying your house and doing themselves a serious injury trying to escape.Fear not!He...
2020-08-0630 minCall the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat healthDon't Let Separation Anxiety Stress Your Dog (with Sara Ondrako) | #69Are you scared that whenever you leave your dog alone you are going to return to a scene of total destruction?Have you been spending a lot of time with your new puppy during lockdown and started to worry about how they are going to cope when restrictions lift?Separation anxiety is no laughing matter or minor inconvenience. In fact, if changes aren’t made then a dog can quickly go from feeling a bit anxious to destroying your house and doing themselves a serious injury trying to escape.Fear not!He...
2020-08-0630 min
Just Get StartedHeather Monahan (Ep.113) - Host, Creating Confidence PodcastEpisode 113 features Heather Monahan, a best-selling author, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, Founder of Boss In Heels, and is the host of the Creating Confidence Podcast.Find Heather Online:Website: www.heathermonahan.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahanTwitter: www.twitter.com/_heathermonahanInstagram: http://instagram.com/heathermonahanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMW8O4r97IhsGqGTo0dCpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathermonahanofficialAbout Heather:Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker...
2020-07-0642 min
Just Get StartedSara Miltenberger (Ep.106) - Founder, Restore Media & Strategy LLCEpisode 106 features Sara Miltenberger, Founder of Restore Media & Strategy and the Creator and Host of the Make Climate Cool Again Podcast. I met Sara while standing in line at the NextGen Summit in June of 2019 and it's been cool to get to know her and her passion around the environment and sustainability and her mission to change the world for the better.Connect with Sara online:Website: www.makeclimatecool.comInstagram: @makeclimatecoolTwitter: @smilt127Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smiltenberger/...
2020-05-181h 05
The Hot Mic @ Arch DevOpsSara Ondrako - The Trouble with PibblesWhy Veterans? Why pit bulls? On this episode of The Hot Mic @ Arch DevOps, I got with Sara Ondrako to learn more about her passion of combining two unlikely but misunderstood folks.
Pit bulls are one of the most misunderstood dog breeds. And veterans often have a hard time re-integrating into society after active duty. Helping both lean on each other benefits both, and that's her driving vision. As Founder and Executive Director of the American Pitbull Foundation and seasoned Canine Behavior Consultant, she's the best equipped for solving this challenge.
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2020-05-1124 min
Just Get StartedSara Ondrako (Ep.100) - Canine Behavior Consultant and the Founder & Executive Director of the American Pit Bull FoundationEpisode 100 features, Sara Ondrako, Canine Behavior Consultant and the Founder & Executive Director of the American Pit Bull Foundation. Sara also happens to be my sister-in-law and having had the chance to get a first hand look of the great things she has done to grow her foundation I was pleased to welcome her to the Podcast to share her journey.About Sara I'm a Canine Behavior Consultant and the Founder / Executive Director of the American Pit Bull Foundation.I've been involved with animals all throughout my life. It started w...
2020-04-0654 min
The Artificial Tango: A Star Trek Picard PodcastStand Like a TreePit bulls, with Sara Ondrako. Star Trek, and the people associated with it, have often advocated for political and social causes. Sir Patrick Stewart is no exception. He has championed LGBTQ equality, women’s rights, and a number of anti-domestic violence campaigns. In recent years, he has also turned his attention to fostering dogs—particularly pit bulls. This inspired the writers of Star Trek: Picard to include a pit bull named Number One in the show. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi welcome Sara Ondrako, founder and...
2019-12-2855 min