Announcement!!

Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at [email protected]. Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support! Nicole Ellis, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, FFCP-T, is a certified professional dog trainer, pet lifestyle expert, and co-author of Working Like a Dog. With over 15 years of experience training animals from bears to beloved family dogs, Nicole specializes in positive reinforcement and has prepared animals for therapy work, film, service roles, and beyond. Her dogs, Maggie and Rossi, along with her horse Cali, star in commercials, stage shows, and training videos designed to help others build stronger bonds with their pets.Nicole Ellis, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, is a certified professional dog trainer, pet lifestyle expert, and co-author of Working Like a Dog. She’s trained everything from bears to rescue dogs and shares training videos on social media to help pet parents build better bonds. Her dogs star in films, therapy work, and national ad campaigns.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailswithnicole/Blog Post: https://tailswithnicole.com/pet-insurance-comparison/ Blog: https://tailswithnicole.com/blog/ Fear Free Directory: https://www.fearfree.com/

Doggy Dojo will soon become the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast! I'll be back soon with some new episodes, but also a new name!! Nothing else is changing, except maybe we'll talk about more pets than just dogs (although Dogs will stay the main focus). Make sure to follow so you don't miss the new episodes!

Dr. Lauren Vaughan is a veterinarian at Best Friends Animal Hospital in Valley Village. She’s been an animal lover since she was born, but has been practicing veterinary medicine since graduating from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Her mission is to help pet parents meet all of their dogs’ and cats’ mental, physical, and emotional needs without sacrificing their own. Recognizing that pet parents feel overwhelmed trying to figure out what information online is trustworthy (and  stressed out trying to remember everything their vet says during a visit), Dr. Vaughan launched comprehensivecompanionship.com as a one stop shop of reliable pet parenting information. And together with her friend and colleague, Dr. Alexis Traylor, later created  the @knows2tail instagram account for ongoing bite-sized bits of info. When she’s not in the clinic, or working on these projects, you can find her at home with her husband and two cats or thrift shopping.Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. Website: comprehensivecompanionship.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knows2tail/ Puppy Booklet:https://dogbizsuccess.com/operation-socialization-puppy-passports/ Body Language Resource:https://g.co/kgs/AEbp6UZ If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:www.doggydojopodcast.comThe music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

Hi, I’m Kris Hampton, and I am the founder of Raintown Dog Training, a Vancouver-based dog training company made up of six dedicated and enthusiastic dog  experts. I’m a multi-certified dog trainer and counsellor, and my proudest educational achievement in the field is graduating with honours from the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, led by internationally renowned dog expert Jean Donaldson.  In 2024, I was also honoured to be nominated as one of British Columbia’s top five entrepreneurs!Raintown’s mission is to build community, improve canine welfare, and debunk common dog myths through education and coaching. Our well-known group classes and private training sessions are consistently ranked among the city's best,   so be sure to drop in for a series if you’re in town!Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. Website: https://www.raintowndogtraining.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raintowndogtraining/If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:www.doggydojopodcast.comThe music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

Kiki Yablon, MA, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, is a Chicago-based dog trainer and teacher. In addition to consulting with private clients both locally and online, she teaches other professionals as a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member and a co-instructor for Susan Friedman’s BehaviorWorks. She has also presented at multiple conferences, including the ClickerExpo, the IAABC Foundation conference, and APDT. Kiki is a former journalist, and worked for many years as an editor and writer before coming to dog training, but in 2018, she went back to school and earned her master’s degree in applied behavior analysis from the University of Kansas, where her thesis research was related to stimulus control solutions for owner-directed barking.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/kiki.yablon/Blog: https://kikiyablondogtraining.com/kiki-blog/2021/10/10/thanks-for-barkingLegal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests.About the Host:If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:www.doggydojopodcast.comThe music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

Penny DiLoreto is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Animal Behaviorist. She is the founder of Think Like A Dog University and co-owner of Hot Diggity Dog Resort in San Diego. Penny has also authored several books on dog training, including the ABCs of Dog Training and Potty Perfection. Penny is a Board Advisory Member for the San Diego School District ROP Veterinary Assistant Program and is a member of several training and animal behavior associations.Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. Think Like a Dog University https://www.tladu.com/Hot Diggity Dog Resort https://hotdiggitydogresort.com/homeThe ABCs of Dog Training on amazonPotty Perfection on amazonAbout the Host:If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:www.doggydojopodcast.comThe music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

An internationally recognized pet safety advocate, Ms. Wolko founded the Center for Pet Safety in 2011. CPS is a non-profit organization working on behalf of pet owners to ensure safety of pet products. With a keen understanding of the pet industry, she has authored the first safety standards for pet products, launched a certification program, counsels pet product manufacturers around the globe and works tirelessly for consumer and companion animal safety.  Ms. Wolko holds a bachelors degree from George Mason University and she currently leads the research division of CPS.Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. Website: https://www.centerforpetsafety.org/ Donate to CPS: https://www.centerforpetsafety.org/get-involved/donate/ Pet Travel Tips: https://www.centerforpetsafety.org/pet-parents/pet-travel-tips/If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:www.doggydojopodcast.comThe music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and focuses onteaching other professionals from around the world on how to successfully workaggression cases. He is a five-term president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and was the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Member of the Year in 2020.Michael is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including theNew York Times, New York Post, Fox News, USA Today, The List TV, Baltimore Sun,WebMD, Women’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, TheChronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World. He also hosts the popular podcastshow “The Bitey End of the Dog” where he chats with the foremost experts on dogAggression.He has been a featured keynote speaker at conferences, universities, and seminars inmore than 200 cities and 20 different countries around the world, and offers a variety of educational opportunities on the topic of canine aggression, including the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and the annual Aggression in Dogs Conference.https://aggressivedog.com/Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at:www.doggydojopodcast.comThe music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at:www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

Guest Bio: My name is Sylvia Wes, I have been a certified dog trainer for 7 years. I am currently working as an early developmental and reactivity/ aggression specialist.  While I am a certified professional dog trainer, the majority of my cases revolve around behavior consulting and modification. ​I have been working with dogs in a professional capacity for over a decade.  I got my start in the rescue sector, running a huge no kill center in DTLA with over 200 animals in our care.  I forayed into pet care as a special needs and geriatric care specialist before diving into the world of dog training. ​I am passionate about science based, positive reinforcement training.  I currently hold two certification and am seeking a new certification in behavior consulting. I believe in the power of individual learning, radical consideration and choice based learning models to help propel your relationship with your dog to next level. ​Let me help guide you into a new world of better communication, meeting your dog's needs and human animal bonding to last your dog's lifetime.  Anything is possible with though the power of love, patience and science. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests.  Website: https://www.dogupinthisbitch.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogupinthisbitch About the Host: If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at: www.doggydojopodcast.com The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at: www.maclightsongwriter.com If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

Robin Roy has been training dogs her whole life, starting as a child following her mother, an American Kennel Club obedience judge, around the ring. She started training professionally to keep dogs out of shelters and rescues. Robin’s training methods are positive, dog-friendly techniques that work easily—and help you help your dog. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and the West LA Obedience Club. She has volunteered with a number of rescue groups and specializes in rescue dogs. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. She is a therapy dog evaluator and also trains service dogs. She longs for a time when all humans appreciate dogs for all they are. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests.  Website: http://robinroy.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinroydogtraining/  www.akc.com If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at: www.doggydojopodcast.com The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at: www.maclightsongwriter.com If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!