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What does leadership in animal welfare really look like when the going gets tough?
Like losing most of your staff in a single dayâor raising twins, running a shelter, and opening a spay/neuter clinic all at once?
Weâre back with author, advocate, and nonprofit founder Cara Achterberg (Episode 75, Who Will Let the Dogs Out), along with shelter directors Courtney Cross (Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter) and Ruby Fooks (Butler County Animal Shelter), for Part 2 of our Shelter Roundtable discussion.
In this episode, you'll hear more about Rubyâs and Courtneyâs personal journeys into animal shelteringâand how their unique skill sets have helped them face the challenges of the job.
Courtney opens up about navigating the sudden loss of 12 staff members, while Ruby shares honestly about work/life balance, imposter syndrome, and even has to step away briefly during the recording to handle an urgent situation at her shelterâgiving us all a real-time glimpse into the realities of this work.
Have you ever imagined what a dream animal shelter would look like for your community? Courtney and Ruby are already bringing their visions to lifeâand they share what they hope to do next.
Find links and show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode122
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What does it really take to save lives in a shelter where the need never stops?
For leaders like Courtney Cross (Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter) and Ruby Fooks (Butler County Animal Shelter), it means getting scrappy â not just in strategy, but in spirit. Across the country, life-saving work is happening in shelters not powered by excess resources, but by relentless grit, creativity, and the strength of community.
In this episode, weâre joined by Cara Achterberg â author, advocate, and founder of the nonprofit Who Will Let the Dogs Out (Episode 75) â along with two remarkable shelter directors who are redefining what animal sheltering can look like when itâs rooted in community and driven by purpose.
Caraâs newest book, Who Will Let the Dogs Out, shines a light on shelters making extraordinary impact, often with limited means. She shares three core pillars of life-saving work: strong leadership, community engagement, and spay/neuter programs â all of which Ruby and Courtney embody.
Youâll hear how Ruby scrapped plans for a new shelter building to open a spay/neuter clinic instead â because thatâs what her community truly needed. And how Courtney created space for community at a new shelter property while reducing a 50% euthanasia rate to just 3%.
Leaders like Courtney and Ruby arenât just running shelters â theyâre building trust, rewriting systems, and saving lives.
Find links and show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode121
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Whether youâre looking for something fun to do with your dog or if you need help with a behavior issue, Control Unleashed might be exactly the training class youâre looking for.
Today, Iâm joined by Angie Haines Madden of DogSpeak Training â the trainer my dogs & I have been working with through online Control Unleashed classes over the past several months.
A former zookeeper, Angie shares what drew her to the Control Unleashed methodology (developed by Leslie McDevitt) and how it shapes her approach to dog training.
I'll be honest â I was skeptical about taking an online training class at first. But it didnât take long to see why Angieâs style of teaching works so well. Together, we talk about the power of learning from others, why recording your training sessions is so important (hint: itâs all about body language!), and how transformative these skills can be.
While my original goal was simply to find something fun to do with Nessie, I quickly discovered that Control Unleashed offers so much more than just games. Angie and I discuss how adaptable the Pattern Games are for a variety of real-world situations, and I share some of the ways weâve incorporated them into our daily lives.
You'll also get to hear an impromptu coaching session, as Angie helps me work through a challenge Nessie and I are still facing â and why teaching your dog to relax is more important than you may realize.
Find Links & Show Notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode120
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How are you enriching your dogâs life today? This Canine Enrichment Round-Up episode features segments with three amazing guests who are leading the way in canine enrichment. Each guest shares ideas to help you bring more joy to your dogâs life and celebrate their dog-ness.
First, weâll hear from Michelle Baker of Fur Kids, Inc. in Tampa, FL. Michelle shares her inspiration for modernizing the world of doggy daycare. Weâll learn about a typical day at Fur Kids, the training and education their staff receives, and how they honor the needs of each dog in their care.
Next, we welcome back Tori Mistick of Wear Wag Repeat. As a Certified Canine Enrichment Technician, Tori reveals the enrichment youâre probably already doing without even realizing it!
Toriâs philosophy is that enrichment should be fun, easy & affordable. She shares games, tricks, and activities to easily incorporate into your routine, making your dogâs life more exciting. Be sure to check out Toriâs Canine Activity Pack for even more inspiration.
Last, but certainly not least, we meet Michelle Morrow of Paws with Me K9 in Concord, NH. Michelle tells us about the dog who inspired her to become a trainer and enrichment specialist.
Michelleâs enrichment classes, designed with shy, anxious, and reactive dogs in mind, are packed with fun activities like obstacle courses and sniffaris that challenge your dogâs mind and body while boosting their confidence.
Find link, photos and show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode119
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What if itâs our end of the leash that needs to change? When weâre struggling with our dogâs behavior, Sylvie Savage wants us to consider that it might be the human end of the leash that needs to evolve.
In her new book Unleash: How to Evolve from Dog Training to Dog Parenting, Sylvie encourages us to examine our guilt, judgments, expectations and dysregulation â and how these human traits impact our relationship with our dogs.
As a Human-Canine Relationship Specialist, Sylvie is quick to tell us that sheâs not a dog trainer â and she doesnât want you to expect more from your dog. Instead, Sylvie gives us a crash course in how to truly see, appreciate and honor our dogâs own individuality.
Have you ever thought about your values as a Pet Parent? And whether your actions align with your values?
Sylvie vulnerably shares with us the mistakes she made with her dog, Mollie, when she wasnât acting in alignment, along with the exercise she developed to help us avoid harming our bond with our dogs.
Find links and show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode118
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Have you ever struggled with your dogâs reactivity?
Whether your dog is reactive to other dogs, people or something in the environment, Grisha Stewartâs Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) may be what youâve been looking for to help your dog lead a more comfortable life.
Grisha developed BAT training while dealing with her own dog, Peanutâs, reactivity. Despite doing everything ârightâ â according to the dog training advice available at the time â she was she still struggling.
Grisha shares with us the principles of BAT and how BAT is based on positive reinforcement, but without the use of food. Focusing on resiliency and empowering your dog, BAT builds your dogâs confidence, communication and trust.
What about those times when we face a setback and our dog does get reactive? Weâll learn about the choices we can make to best support our dog from the human end of the leash, as well.
Find links, photos and show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode117
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Ever since Nessie joined our family, Iâve had to step up my pet parenting to incorporate more enrichment and training into our home than ever before.
Iâve spent a lot of time (and money!) over the past year trying numerous different online dog training platforms. While many of them have great information, not all of them worked well for me.
In this solo episode, Iâm sharing the 4 factors you should know before choosing an online dog training class and my top 5 favorite online learning platforms.
Find links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode116
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Do you have goals for your dogs in 2025?
In this solo episode, Erin shares:
My complicated relationship with the concept of goal setting;
The goals Iâve had for my dogs over the past 20 years ⊠before Nessie;
How I feel about setting goals for my dogs today; and
The goals I have for my dogs in 2025.
Iâm also sharing the experience Nessie & I had when we dipped our toe into the world of dog sports with our Odor Recognition Test - and whether or not weâll continue on with nose work titles.
Tell me your goals for your dog in 2025! @erin_the_dog_mom
Find links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode115
February is Pet Dental Health Month!
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Whatâs more important to you: What your dog does? Or how your dog feels? This question is at the core of Andrew Haleâs Dog Centered Care approach.
An emerging thought leader in the dog training world, Andrew draws on his background in human psychology to place empathy and a deep understanding of a dogâs emotional experience at the heart of his work. Heâll even share with us his biggest ethical dilemma with the field of dog training.
You might want to have a notebook handy as Andrew breaks down concepts for us such as: his âsafety firstâ protocol, his Learn â Support â Teach mantra, and how the 3 Aâs of psychology relate to dog training.
Andrew and I also discuss common challenges faced by pet parents, including the cycle of conflict triggered by a dog's reactivity, and how to emotionally navigate those moments when tough decisions must be made for your fearful or reactive dog, such as an emergency vet visit.
You can find Andrew in his Dog Centered Care Facebook Group or YouTube channel.
Find links and show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode114
February is Pet Dental Health Month!
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Have you ever used herbal remedies for your dog? or yourself? If you started your day with a cup of coffee or tea, then your answer is Yes!
Rita Hogan, the Canine Herbalist, has so much wisdom to share with us. From being raised on a rural farm to running a holistic pug rescue, Rita has dedicated her life to practicing western herbal medicine for pets and people.
For many of us, essential oils are a common form of herbal remedies that weâre familiar with. But Rita shares with us why essential oils should NOT be your first choice for healing â and what to use instead.
Rita also discusses her wholistic perspective on the treatment of anxiety in dogs â giving us a sample of what to expect from https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode113
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Want to give your dog the best year ever? Let your dog be a dog with more canine enrichment activities in their lives!
When Taylor Finton & her husband adopted their American Village dogs â rescued from the island of St. Lucia - Taylor thought it would be fun to document her dogsâ new lives in Canada. So Taylor started Bindiâs Bucket List as a blog and on Instagram. When she started sharing her Kong recipes, pet parents around the world took notice!
But as Taylor shares with us, canine enrichment isnât just Kong recipes â itâs so much more! Taylorâs new book, The Happiest Dog on the Block: Canine Enrichment Activities to Keep Your Dog Young & Healthy, is packed with fun and easy activities that are also backed by scientific research.
Did you know there are 6 different categories of canine enrichment? Taylor shares examples of each type and how to determine which are your dogâs favorites.
Weâll also learn how to create a canine enrichment plan for our dogs and the #1 thing to avoid when trying new enrichment activities.
Taylor even tells us how to choose or modify enrichment activities for puppies and senior dogs, as well as fearful or reactive dogs.
Find Show Notes, Links and Photos at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode112
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Have you ever wondered if youâre making the ârightâ decisions for your dog during an injury or illness?
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Have you ever wondered if youâre making the ârightâ decisions for your dog during an injury or illness?
All Michelle Slater ever wanted was to have a dog of her own with whom she felt a special connection and bond. And her German Shepherd, Brady, was that dog.
In fact, Michelle even started learning animal communication to enhance her connection with Brady â something that she kept to herself, concerned her fellow professors in academia wouldnât understand or would ridicule.
However, after a rollercoaster of adventures, Brady was struck with a life-threatening illness at only 5 years old. He spent months living at a vet hospital â where Michelle often slept on the floor next to him at night.
Michelle again turns to animal communication to guide her â with Bradyâs input â to make the best decisions for his health during this scary time. And Bradyâs profound messages are lessons for all of us.
Exploring topics of grief, loss â both human and animal â and the human-animal bond, Michelleâs book Soulmate Dog is part memoir and part essay. If youâve ever been curious about how people have viewed animal telepathy over the years, itâs fascinating!
TW: Themes of grief and loss, both human and animal, throughout.
Find links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode111
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If you're anything like me, you enjoy shopping for other people but have a more difficult time telling people what they should get you.
This episode will give you plenty of ideas for your Holiday Wish List (and your dog), no matter where you are in your Pet Parent journey.
From 1st time Pet Parent to the Dog-Obsessed and everything in between, click here for the list:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode110
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Holiday Giving Campaign: Letâs help Cara Achterberg (Episode 75) provide her newest book Who Will Let the Dogs Out: Stories & Solutions for FREE to Americaâs shelters and rescues!
What If you could solve your dogâs biggest behavior challenge TODAY? Dog trainer Juliana DeWillems says that while immediate results usually arenât possible in dog training â they can be when we use management techniques.
In her new book Manage It! Hacks for Improving Your Dogâs Behavior, Juliana shares how us Pet Parents can easily solve many of our dogâs behavior challenges by changing our environment.
Juliana explains different approaches to managing our dogâs behavior when greeting holiday visitors at your home as well as dealing with reactive dogs. Her book even includes charts, worksheets, photos and videos (via QR code) to help you find the best hacks for your unique home, life and challenges.
Weâll discuss the difference between training and management â and when to use each one (or both!). Juliana & I also share some of our favorite management tools and techniques that we use with our own dogs.
Find Show Notes, Links and Photos at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode109
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In this solo episode, Erin is celebrating one year since their family adopted Nessie â which hasnât always gone according to plan.
Erin shares the story of how Nessie joined their family and what she wishes they had done differently in the meet & greet process.
Erin also reveals what Nessie has taught her â not just about training dogs but about herself, too. And this lesson might be something youâve never heard before.
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Has your dog ever helped you through a hard time in life? Your answer is most likely a resounding YES, right?
Author Christopher Dale credits Vector, his rescued âsatoâ dog from Puerto Rico, with helping him start a new chapter in life after going through hard times. Like really hard times. Like life-changing medical diagnosis turned depression turned addiction turned nearly blowing up his marriage-type hard times.
Chris became curious if other people were having a life-changingly special relationship with their rescue dog too. In his book âWe Saved Each Other: How Rescue Dogs Help Us Through Hardship,â Chris mixes in his own memoir reflections with profiles of other rescue dog adopters to explore experiences such as trauma, grief, addiction and mental health challenges and examine the role of their dogs in their journey. (Trigger warning for ongoing discussion of these themes throughout the episode.)
"Courageous Vulnerability" is the phrase I kept thinking while reading "We Saved Each Other". I admire Chris and all those who share their stories for the vulnerability it takes to share some of the messier parts of life. And I thank Chris for holding space for me to share a part of my life that I donât usually talk about, as well.
Chris also shares with us what heâs learned about the condition of sato dogs in Puerto Rico, the work of The Sato Project nonprofit organization and what he knows about Vectorâs early life.
My hope is for this episode to be a reminder that despite our differences, weâre all going through the same types of challenges in this human experience.
Find photos, links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode107
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Have you ever thought about your pet parenting philosophy? Maybe you have an idea in your head of what you want your relationship with your dog(s) to look like, but how would you describe it?
A few months ago, on an Amazon recommendation & a whim, I bought Debby McMullenâs book How Many Dogs?! Using Positive Reinforcement training to Manage a Multiple Dog Household. And I loved the book so much, that I had to find Debby and bring her on the podcast.
Debby is known for sharing her life with multiple dogs. Working as a dog trainer since the late 1990s, Debby developed a niche in the dog training world helping families introduce & integrate new dogs into multi-dog households.
Debby shares â what I will call â her â pet parenting philosophyâ and itâs the closest explanation Iâve seen to how I feel about my relationship with my dogs. We discuss what this looks like through setting boundaries and the importance of routines & predictability for establishing trust with a new dog in your home.
So are you ready to introduce a new dog to your family? Whether you are or aren't, Debby identifies important body language and training cues that are helpful for any & every pet parent. We also discuss how to teach your dog good behavior without needing a clicker!
Debby & I also dive into the dynamics of multi-dog households â from navigating meal times to giving individual time & attention to refereeing playtime to dealing with any problems that arise.
So how many dogs is too many dogs? While that answer changes from family to family, Debby reveals factors for you & your family to consider when making this decision.
Find photos, links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode106
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Has your dog ever shown fear, anxiety or reactivity? If your dog hasnât, Iâd be willing to bet that you know someone whose dog is dealing with one of these issues.
Returning guest Dr. Zazie Todd is a psychologist who digs into the science of dog behavior to help us make the best decisions for our dogs. https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode105
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Do we really have to understand science to teach our dogs?According to Annie Grossman, it really does help - both us & our dogs - if we grasp the basics of how dogs learn. And she should know. Annie is the author of the new book How to Train Your Dog with Love & Science as well as the founder of the dog training collective School for the Dogs based in New York City.
But science doesnât have to be difficult, and Annie helps simplify the concepts for us. As Annieâs book says: if we donât actually understand how dogs learn, then weâre just âmuddl[ing] along with a mix of intuition, good intentions and emotional reactions.â I know Iâve definitely been guilty of this!
Annie introduces us to the Training Triad, her 3-pronged approach to changing our dogsâ behavior. We also discuss what the LIMA approach (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) means.
Annie also shares with us the many ways in which learning about learning benefits our lives â from making us smarter consumers to raising the next generation.
Find photos, links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode104
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Have you ever heard someone say that you should be your dogâs âalphaâ? Iâve heard all types of odd advice over the years, like donât let your dog walk through the doorway before you or never feed your dog before you eat.
And Iâve always had lots of questions. Do dogs have alphas? or is that a wolf thing? You often hear the term âalpha male,â but in nature arenât alpha females just as common? What is the role of the alpha in a pack? Are dogs even looking for humans to be their alpha?
Fortunately we have renowned ethologist Dr. Marc Bekoff to answer all these questions and more for us. Though a self-proclaimed âterrible student,â Dr. Bekoff is a prolific writer, and his remarkable career often has him collaborating with the likes of Jane Goodall.
As a pet parent companion animal guardian, Dr. Bekoff makes me think about the type of relationship I want to have with my dogs and the type of human I want to be. (And also about some of the past blunders Iâve inadvertently made.)
From sniffing & playtime to navigating dog parks, Dr. Bekoff gives us practical ways to truly honor our dogsâ âdogness.â
Find links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode103
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