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Dog Talk ® (and Kitties Too!)Dog “Owner” — Is a Rose Still a Rose By Any Other Name?#940B: Vivian Zottola, author of “Being a Good Dog in a Human’s World,” discusses some of the philosophical aspects of having a dog and whether words make a difference when you use the phrase “owner” or “pet parent” instead of “guardian.” 2025-06-2329 min
Click Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them)K9Aromatherapy Part 2Send us a textAcoustic morning leaves TunePocket Receive 10% off 25$ or more when you use the coupon code VivianZ10 This podcast is suitable for pet dog guardians, shelters, rescue staff/volunteer fosters, adopters, veterinary professionals, animal trainers, behaviorists, research scientists and anyone interested in learning about human dog relations, evidence based behavior interventions, and ethical and humane practices. All content provided on this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The podcast host makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information; is not liable for any errors or o...2024-07-0740 minClick Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them)K9Aromatherapy Part1Send us a textAcoustic morning leaves TunePocket Receive 10% off 25$ or more when you use the coupon code VivianZ10 This podcast is suitable for pet dog guardians, shelters, rescue staff/volunteer fosters, adopters, veterinary professionals, animal trainers, behaviorists, research scientists and anyone interested in learning about human dog relations, evidence based behavior interventions, and ethical and humane practices. All content provided on this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The podcast host makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information; is not liable for any errors or o...2024-02-0440 minClick Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them)Preparing for Dog Behavior ChangeSend us a textIn this episode I aim to capture the spirit of new beginnings and past reflections. I discuss embarking on changing pet companion behavior first by taking inventory on the time we have in our personal and professional lives. Learning new communication and management skills to support and improve our relationship with our pet companions requires our attention and commitment. When introducing clear communication systems with our pet companions, some unwanted behaviors may tease out fairly early however there will be others that will be a little more "sticky", they'll take a little more t...2024-01-0557 minClick Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them)Rescue Dog ConsiderationsSend us a textIn this episode I discuss Rescue Dogs answering listener questions about what the term “rescue dog” really means, how dogs become orphaned and how they enter the “foster care and rescue system”. I provide some new information about the reality of the “honeymoon period” and share personal ethical dilemmas some of which have shaken my core. Last I share a list of considerations any potential guardian ought make prior to acquiring a pet dog companion and particularly those with an unknown learning history. I agree with animal trainer Ken Ramirez when...2023-12-281h 09Click Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them)A Life-Stage Approach to Pet Dog Behavior & TrainingSend us a textThis episode covers various stages of a dog's life and corresponding physical and psychological changes that come with each stage. The conversation aims to provide insight, prepare you to help your dog through difficult times, to manage behavior, and plan fundamental training for your furry friend. When your dog displays sudden or concerning behavior at any stage of their life, or if any changes continue without resolution, please contact your veterinarian first for guidance. Thanks for listing vivian@dogbehaviorandconsulting.comEMBARK DNA savingsStarting December19 and through December 28, Save $60 off Br...2023-12-1949 minClick Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them)Let's Talk About Kids, Dogs, and Reducing Risk of Accidental BitesSend us a textHi friends in this episode we discuss kids and dogs and reducing the risk of accidental bitesa history of the relationship changes between people and dogs that fostered family unit changes. studies in favor of relations between dogs and the alarm from pediatric community to provide more education to help reduce risk of bites. the grim reality of bites statistics in the U.S.I provided a learning framework if you live with children and dogsWe also covered challenges many families expereince ranging from the social pressure and soft manipulation of adve...2023-12-0959 minClick Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them)Let's Talk About Kids, Dogs and Reducing Risk of BitesAcoustic morning leaves TunePocket This podcast is suitable for people living with dogs, not living with dogs or planning to soon. It is ideal for anyone working with dogs or interested in learning about humane best practices. Pet dog guardians, shelters, rescue staff/volunteer fosters, adopters, veterinary professionals, animal trainers, behaviorists, research scientists and anyone interested in learning about dogs, human dog relations, and evidence based behavior interventions. All content provided on this podcast is for educational information purposes only. The podcast host makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information. The host i...2023-12-0956 minClick Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them)Let's Talk About Kids, Dogs, And Reducing Risk of BitesHi Friends, in this episode I talk about kids and dogs. Please know this episode contains sensitive information on dog bite statistics in the U.S. This is a difficult subject to discuss and important to shed light on. The episode coversBrief history of our relationship with dogs and how our idea of "family" has changed in the U.S.We review challenges ranging from sources of education I share some information in favor of encouraging children live with pets and some not some pleasant but real statistics about dog bites pulled from the NIH and pediatric li...2023-12-081h 03Click Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them)Let's Talk About UmweltSend us a textIn this episode I cover the concept of Umwelt the notion that we perceive the world through our own limited senses. The term was first coined by German Ethnologist Jakob von Uexkull in his book published in 1934 entitled Foray Into Other Worlds of Animals and Humans. I also cover Ed Young's book An immense World, how animal senses reveal the hidden realms around us. Through an descriptive exercise we explore and imagine what it must like to be another animal and quickly recognize our built in limitations. These limitations if gone unchecked do ca...2023-11-2822 min