Happy Paws

Join host Mikkel and her coworker and bestie Natalie Gruchow as they discuss all things 'Petiquette,' which includes Natalie's advocacy for leashing dogs in order to increase physical and emotional safety for other dogs and people. Natalie discusses her top tips for advocating for your dog if you encounter an off leash dog, top safety tips if encountering an off leash dog when out walking your own...

Legendary dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Mikkel Becker dig deep into why dominance related training is out and why reward based training and treats are totally in. Discussions include ways to avoid escalation of aggression by using not only more humane, but also more effective methods to train dogs. Victoria and Mikkel also uncover ways they've personally grown in t...

On this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Fraser and Brian Burton, co-founder and co-CEO’s of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training. Nationally recognized as experts in the field, we’re learning all about the interaction of breed and behavior. Does your dog’s breed matter? Find out more in this episode!

On this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Tori Mistick, canine enrichment expert and the creator of wear wag repeat a multi-media brand focused on helping women live their best life with dogs. We discuss enrichment tips, secrets to keeping your dog happy and how to create a busy box on the cheap!

We're joined once again by Dr. Zazie Todd, author of Wag and Purr: The Science of Making Your Dog and Cat Happy. This time it's all about dogs, why we choose the dogs we do, the science behind their behavior and how we can give them their best life. https://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/the-right-way-to-pet-a-dog https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/?m=1 https://www.companionanimalpsychol...

We’re excited to be joined by Dr. Zazie Todd, companion animal psychologist and the author of Wag and Purr, the science of making your dog and cat happy. She joins us to discuss some of the hidden details of cat behavior and how you can help your cat live their best life.

Is your dog a talker? Do you know what they're trying to tell you? Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC joins us to discuss all aspects of barking and lends his expertise on how to address barking issues with your dog.

On this episode, we're joined by Debbie Boone, a true legend in the field of veterinary practice management. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of a veterinary hospital, what to look for when you choose yours, and some tips on how to better navigate the costs of your pet's care.

On this episode, we’re incredibly excited to be joined by Temple Grandin, world renowned animal behavior expert. Dr. Marty Becker, the founder of Fear Free joins us for a conversation with Temple about her work with animals, why Fear Free is so important to animal mental and physical health, and some of the things she’s learned on her journey.

On this episode, we're joined by Steve Dale, nationally syndicated radio host of multiple podcasts including Steve Dale’s Pet World. Steve Dale is the most recognized pet journalist in the United States and is an expert in the ways that we live with our pets and how our pets live with us.

Dr. Evan Antin is so many things; An exotic animal veterinarian, a world-renowned wildlife advocate, and even star of his own TV show, Evan Goes Wild. Dr. Antin joins us to discuss his path to veterinary medicine, his passion for wildlife and gives a glimpse into the life of an exotic veterinarian.

Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado joins us to discuss the science behind cats and their behavior, how to better understand them, and how you can give you and your cat the Fear Free lives you deserve.

Doug Keeling, owner and founder of award-winning Bad to the Bone Pet Care, joins us to talk about how Fear Free has changed pet sitting, how you can find the best fit for your pet, and a few secrets of the trade.

On this Trainer Talk, Lori Chamberland (Education Manager for Fear Free) joins Mikkel to talk about some of the most frustrating destructive behaviors our dogs can have. From counter surfing to garbage raiding, and of course chewing on everything they can get their mouth on.

In this episode, we're joined by Arden Moore, master instructor of pet first aid and host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Arden Moore’s Four Legged Life." We’re honing in on pet first aid, why it’s important, what you need to do in an emergency situation, and how to keep your pet safe from harm.

In this episode, Dr. Adam Christman, host of dvm360 live and social media star joins us to talk about crucial things to keep your pets safe and Fear Free during the holidays.

On this episode we're joined by Travis Brorsen, Founder and CEO of Greatest American Dog Trainers and host of Animal Planet’s My Big Fat Pet Makeover. We talk pet weight loss tips, how to set realistic expectations for your weight loss goals, and a Travis’ journey to becoming a world class-trainer.

On this special episode, we're joined by Ken Ramirez, Vice-President and Chief Training Officer for Karen Pryor Clicker Training. We discuss the importance of training in your pets life, how clicker training can work for you, and some secrets of the trade.

Barking is often the number one behavior complaint from dog owners. However, the causes of barking are often misunderstood and mistreated. Lori Chamberland, Education Manager for Fear Free and Certified Animal Trainer joins us to talk about how we can create a healthy relationship with barking for us and our dog.

In this episode, we’re joined by Tabitha Kucera licensed veterinary technician and a leading voice in cat behavior and enrichment. We’ll be talking about ways you can connect more deeply with your cat, how to give them the enriching life they deserve, and of course some useful tips to improve both of your lives.

Canine aggression can not only be stressful and embarrassing, it can be incredibly difficult to treat on your own, let alone understand the causes. On this episode, we're joined by Michael Shikashio, a world-renowned expert in cases of canine aggression. He shares his philosophy on aggression, the causes and effects, and ways you can help alleviate the causes leading to aggressive behavior.

In this episode, Fear Free's education manager Lori Chamberland joins us to discuss how we should define a well behaved dog, ways we can check our own expectations of training, and how to set your dog up for success.

Hear a first-hand account of the cost of the Ukraine war on pets and their families directly from Alexandra Sava of Sava’s Safe Have in Romania, a family-run shelter that's instrumental in helping pets and people fleeing Ukraine. We'll also be joined by Eli Francovich, a reporter from the Spokesman Review, who joined Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker on his trip to Romania to help pets in need.

Steve Dale, world-renowned pet expert, joins us to talk about easy ways to provide enrichment for our pets to keep them happy and healthy as well as misconceptions pet owners may have about enriching their pet's lives.

In our inaugural episode, Dr. Marty Becker, founder of Fear Free and America's Veterinarian, joins his daughter and our host Mikkel Becker, to discuss the genesis of Fear Free, why caring for our pet's mental health matters, and how a little awareness of our pet's stress can go a long way.