Simplifying Shelter Behaviour

Resilience Framework for Shelter Dogs In this episode we are joined by Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) and Ferdie Yau (MA, CPDT-KA) to discuss resilience in shelter dogs and more specifically how we can use the resilience framework to support rescue dogs. The Resilience framework is an amazing creation from Bobbie and Dr Kathy Murphy, that can be used to take a holistic approach to supporting ment...

ABA in shelter dogs with Dr. Susan Friedman About this Episode In this episode we discuss Applied Behaviour Analysis, what it is and how we can use it to support dogs in our shelters. Join myself and Dr. Friedman as we discuss general ABA principles and how ABA can aid us in behaviour modification. Including problem solving reactivity and a case study of a cocker spaniel who’s worried about his ha...

Intro In this episode we talk about ways we can physically enrich our dogs outside of the normal walk structure, I’m joined by Andrea and Kyla from City dogs in Canada to talk about alternatives to walking for our shelter dogs and dogs in homes and how this effects our dog’s day to day lives. Key themes Enrichment, Arousal management, Opening up the world About Andrea and Kyla Andrea’s specialties...

*Rex in the City! Considerations for the Rescue dog with Melissa McCue-McGrath* In this episode were joined by Melissa McCue-McGrath, author of Considerations for the City dog, to discuss the overlap with rescues/shelter and city and urban environments for our dogs. We know that the dream home in the country are few and far between for our rescue dogs so understanding what considerations we should...

Supporting pain management in rescue dogs with Dr. Hannah Capon This week we are talking about pain management and shelter dogs, we look at how we can identify pain in dogs in our care, make changes to support painful dogs and working along side veterinary professionals to best help dogs who maybe in pain or discomfort. Pain has a large negative effect on welfare and dog behaviour, so we are reall...

*New podcast alert- making difficult decisions in shelters and rescue with Amanda kowalski* In this episode we discuss a very difficult but important topic around difficult decision making, including euthanasia. This is not an easy conversation to have but we know is a reality of rescue and shelter life. Recognizing and respecting the difficulties these cases and decision making is key for us to b...

Improving photos to promote shelter animals This week we are joined by Jessica McGovern to talk about how we can improve the quality of our photos in order to improve rehoming and reach of our shelter animals. Not strictly a behaviour topic but still super important when rehoming trickier or longer stay animals. We discuss top tips for pictures and videos, and how to get others involved in taking...

*New Episode! Separation related behaviours in shelter dogs- with Malena DeMartini* This week we discussed separation related problems with one of the leading experts, Malena De Martini. Separation related problems are one of the most difficult problem behaviours we face, and this is even truer when we consider the shelter and rescue environment In this episode we discuss what are separation relat...

Control unleashed for Cats This episode builds on the previous episode but focuses more on our feline friends! Beth shares her experience of using CU pattern games with shelter cats helping them throughout their rescue journey. This week we are talking about one of my favourite toolbox hacks to use with Shelter dogs that is. The controlled unleashed pattern games! In this episode we delve into how...

This week we are talking about one of my favourite toolbox hacks to use with Shelter dogs that is. The controlled unleashed pattern games! In this episode we delve into how pattern games can be used to support several situations and behaviours we often see in shelters! So whether you are new to pattern games or have experience with them your bound to find this conversation interesting and useful!...

In this episode we are joined by Marissa Martino (paws and reward) to discuss how we can track our behaviour programs to make sure they are having the correct impact to help animals move through the rehoming and sheltering system. Marissa has a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area, and is the host of the paws and reward podcast! A great resource for dog lovers, shelter folk and trainer...

Emotional Wellbeing for Animal Welfare Professionals with Tamsin Durston In this episode we cover the difficult but important topic of Wellbeing for animal welfare professionals. Often as caregivers we do a bad job of looking after ourselves, we know there is a growing evidence base for poor mental health in the shelter world, particularly when the live release rate is lower. We discuss what are s...

in this episode join me and world leading veterinary behaviourist Dr. Chris Pachel as we discuss simplifying the use of behaviour medication in shelter dogs. This is often a controversial topic but it’s an important consideration for our toolkit when considering welfare and behaviour modification! Dr Chris Pachel, DVM, Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist (DACVB), Certified Animal Behavior Consu...

In this episode Tom is joined by Aggression and reactivity expert Micheal Shikashio as they discuss some key Reactivity topics. If you found this episode useful and want to see Micheal live coaching some dog to human reactivity clients a course can be found here https://school.grishastewart.com/courses/aggression2020?ref=352ff9. MICHAEL SHIKASHIO CDBC Michael is sought after for his expert opinion...

In this episode of the podcast we are bringing cats to the party! The amazing Tabitha Kucera joins me to discuss Kitten socialisation and supporting Fraidy Cats in a shelter environment. There was tons of practical tips from Tabitha which can really help to support our cats. Below are some links to some of the resources we discussed. Cat FAS- https://fearfreepets.com/resources/fear-free-store/fear...

In this episode we talk about all things scentwork and how we can use it to support shelter dogs. Jack provided a range of practical suggestions to help everyone get started with scent work. Jack has a range of experience and qualifications, this is what he says on his website • BSc Psychology and Continued Professional Development For over six years I have extensively studied both human and canin...

This week we are joined by Laurie lawless and lacie Davis. In this episode we discussed how we can make the most of our senior leadership teams to promote successful collaboration for the welfare of our dogs. Bio Laurie Lawless is a certified expert in dog behavior with extensive hands-on experience and a successful career in both private consulting and sheltering. Laurie provides guidance for she...

Join myself and Sara Rosser the head of operations at hope rescue in wales as we discussed open vs closed models for intake, shelter design and adoptions

In this episode we discuss some of the fantastic videos and tools that Chirag Patel has developed over the years and how we can utilise these in shelter. During this episode we covered Drop- https://youtu.be/ndTiVOCNY4M?si=MEmmmWWjvUd1VZXA The counting game- https://youtu.be/Ra8TKCwTDbk?si=mkqgaJE4qDOTeQwY And The bucket game- https://youtu.be/GJSs9eqi2r8?si=OP5Tg-PjnaUKqxKd https://youtu.be/6mgo8...

In this episode we discuss resource guarding, what it is, how to assess it in a shelter environment and the basics of working with resource guarders. During the episode we discuss Jeans book mine https://www.dogwise.com/mine-a-practical-guide-to-resource-guarding-in-dogs/ This paper which discussed outcomes for shelter dogs who resource guard https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4494295/ A...

In this episode I was joined by Toby Craze to discuss working with oversea shelter dogs. Toby Craze, began his journey with animals back in 2012 initially completing a diploma in Animal Management, before continuing onto university gaining a degree in Animal Conservation Science in 2018. After graduating, Toby began working with rescued elephants, not dogs, in Northern Thailand until the start of...

In this episode we discuss using Animal centred education and free work to support shelter dogs. Including how to set up freework and the different ways we can utilise it. Check out our Tuesday tips video on Simplifying shelter behaviour facebook page to see free work in action! Animal Centred Education (ACE) is an integrated approach to animal wellbeing and education. It incorporates methods that...

In this episode we discuss Shelter play groups, focusing on how dogs can help each other heal and progress in the shelter environment. Join myself and Trish as we take a deep dive into shelter play groups from start to finish, with some top tips around setting dogs and staff up for success. As part of the discussion, we also talked about the use of fake dog tests and the papers mentioned can be se...

This short introduction episode introduces your host, Tom Candy BSc (Hons) MSc CCAB CDBC CSBS and what to expect from the podcast moving forward.