Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast

It might sound like a cliché, but Marc Silpa has known he wanted to be a veterinarian since he was 12 years old. He spent his middle school years volunteering at local small-animal and wildlife clinics, and by high school, he was routinely waking up before dawn to patrol two-mile stretches of coastline to locate and protect nesting sea turtles. Marc graduated from the New College of Florida in 200...

Lily Hargis is a full-time trainer at Animal Behavior Wellness Center - a Veterinary Behaviorist's practice owned and operated by Dr Amy Learn and Dr Amy Pike. She is a skilled and compassionate behavior consultant who helps dogs experiencing fear, reactivity, aggression, and separation anxiety. Lily believes that progress blossoms when both dogs and their humans feel genuinely supported, and...

Amy Cowan is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and the founder of DigUp, the premier directory connecting NYC pet parents with trustworthy, high-quality care. After spending the first decade of her career in finance and tech, Amy's path shifted when she adopted her rescue dog, Theo, whose early struggles with fear and reactivity led her to discover the power of force-free, positiv...

Dr. Andy (Andrzej) Ogrodny earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Midwestern University in 2020 after graduating from Colorado Mesa University in 2014. A first-generation American, he completed a small-animal rotating internship followed by a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Michigan State University, achieving board certification by the American College of Veterinary In...

Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc (in Operations Management) is a fully certified dog behavior consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare at Husson University (graduates in summer 2026). Eileen believes that understanding each dog as an individual is the foundation of a good...

Bonnie Harlan is the Founder of Prevent Pet Suffocation, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to spreading public awareness of the suffocation dangers pets face from chip bags and other food packaging. Bonnie created Prevent Pet Suffocation shortly after her four-year-old rescue dog, Blue, suffocated in a Frito Lay Cheetos chip bag in 2011. Prevent Pet Suffocation has grown to an international following r...

Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast with Susan and her special guest, editor, podcast producer, and husband Monte Light. In this episode, Susan answers common dog and cat behavior questions and shares insights every pet parent wants to know about raising happy, healthy pets. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not...

I’m Aubrey, a Certified Pet First Aid Instructor, and I work with pet professionals who want to feel properly prepared — not just hopeful that they’ll know what to do.   I’ve supported dog walkers, groomers, trainers, pet sitters and daycare teams to build practical, real-world skills they can rely on when it matters most. No fluff, no scare tactics... just clear, straightforward training that hel...

Michelle Pennarola is a dog trainer and behavior specialist, holding a certificate in training and counseling from the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, and is also a Fear-Free Certified Professional. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and began her career as an environmental educator, caring for and training non-releasable wildlife for educational programs in schools. Today, Mich...

Malena DeMartini is on a mission to make the world a better place for dogs who panic when left alone — one calm goodbye at a time. A Certified Trainer and Behavior Consultant with over two decades of experience, Malena is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work with separation anxiety. She’s the author of two celebrated books, the creator of the widely respected online course Missio...

Karen B. London, Ph. D. is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in canine play and in the evaluation and treatment of serious behavior problems in domestic dogs, including aggression. She began working with dogs in 1997, and has spent years working with clients in one-on-one consultations in addition to teaching group training classes, and g...

Dr. Megan Petroff is a Florida native who earned her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in 2015. After five years in small animal general practice—where she developed a strong interest in feline medicine and earned the Young Veterinarian Award from the American Association of Feline Practitioners—she became Fear Free Elite Certified to provide...

Stephanie Merlin is a feline behavior specialist and founder of The Fulfilled Feline. She partners with guardians and animal welfare organizations to support emotionally informed, compassion-forward cat care, bridging behavior science and caregiver support to help cats and caregivers navigate behavior challenges with greater understanding and compassion. Cat Parents can avail themselves of her dig...

Dr. Lisa Radosta has been a leader and expert in companion animal behavior for over 20 years. As a tireless and passionate advocate for companion animals, she has touched innumerable animals and their people. Dr. Radosta has made it her life’s work to provide pet parents, pet care professionals, and veterinary healthcare team members with the knowledge and tools to improve the welfare of the anima...

Rose Bao is a canine behaviourist, counsellor, and coach, guided by fear-free principles and a deep respect for the emotional lives and agency of dogs and their humans. Her practice is collaborative and evidence-based, grounded in years of hands-on work across shelter rehabilitation, group classes, and private consultation, and shaped by the influence of her first dog, Bruno. She holds a first-cla...

Simone Mueller, MA, is a certified dog trainer and dog behaviour consultant (ATN) from Germany. She specialises in force-free anti-predation training and is the author of the three books of the Predation Substitute Training series: “Hunting Together”, “Rocket Recall”, and “Don’t Eat That”. Simone is proud to be an Associate Trainer at the Scotland-based Lothlorien Dog Training Club (AT-LDTC) and a...

Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB Dr. Lisa Radosta has been a leader and expert in companion animal behavior for over 20 years. As a tireless and passionate advocate for companion animals, she has touched innumerable animals and their people. Dr. Radosta has made it her life’s work to provide pet parents, pet care professionals, and veterinary healthcare team members with the knowledge and tools to improve...

"I’m Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond, a veterinarian, mom of two human boys and one very handsome rescue pup, and wife to an Irish immigrant (mail-ordered, obviously 😉). I grew up on a dusty cattle ranch in southern Arizona, studied at the University of Arizona (#beardown), then went on to veterinary school at Texas A&M (#gigem). These days, I practice medicine in beautiful Charleston, SC. I’ll see...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Recognizi...

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. ...