Touched By Pets - Lisa Desatnik

Simone Mueller, MA is a certified dog trainer and dog behaviour consultant (ATN.AG) from Germany. She specializes in force-free anti-predation training and is the author of the two books of the Predation Substitute Training series “Hunting Together” and “Rocket Recall”. Simone is proud to be an Associate Trainer at the Scotland-based Lothlorien Dog Training Club (AT-LDTC) and a member of both the...

Guest: Michael Shikashio, CDBC with AggressiveDog.com Michael is a world-renowned expert on aggression in dogs, sought after globally as a keynote speaker at conferences, universities, and other educational organizations and platforms. His expert insight and opinions have been tapped for interviews with local, national and international media including the  New York Times, New York Post, Fox News,...

Barbara Bingham, CPBC, CPBT-KA is devoted to reinforcing good behavior in all animals using natural strategies from behavioral science. Experience with a variety of species such as marine mammals (notably including Hawaiian Monk Seals), horses, cats, dogs, small mammals, reptiles, and birds, gives Barbara an advantage in considering options for each individual. She is passionate about sharing the...

Guest:    Jessa Kenworthy CPDT-KA, ABCDT                 Training Director at 4 Paws for Ability   Jessa has worked with 4 Paws for Ability placing life changing service dogs for over 16 years. Working with these dogs led her to an added passion of working with pet families at her local dog club and competing in multiple dog sports with her dogs.  4 Paws for Ability is a non-profit organization th...

Guest: Dr. Moira Hechenleitner, DVM, CSAT Separation Anxiety Dog Host: Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC So Much PETential About Dr. Hechenleitner: Dr. Moira Hechenleitner graduated from Mayor University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007, in Santiago, Chile. She is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), with a postgraduate in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Dr. Hechenleitner is a found...

Guest: Linda Castañeda Lead Trainer for the Cat Ambassador Program         at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden   About Linda: Linda grew up in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles but was inspired by watching David Attenborough throughout her childhood. She was immersed in nature when she attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where she earned a bachelor’s in Biology. After...

Guest: Dr. Jill E Sackman, DVM, PhD owner, Animal Behavior Consultants of Michigan Dr. Sackman is a board-certified diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviors; and a board certified diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. She is the owner of Animal Behavior Consultants of Michigan, PLC where she practices an approach to behavioral medicine that combines learning theory,...

Are you a parent of a baby or toddler…and a dog? This episode is for you!   In my last episode, I spoke with my own teacher and mentor, Jennifer Shryock, owner and founder of Family Paws® LLC, about preparing for life with a baby and dog. I encourage you to go back and listen to that if you are an expecting parent.   This time Jen and I talk about parenting a toddler and a dog together. How to pla...

Jennifer Shryock is owner and founder of Family Paws® LLC. She is a certified dog behavior consultant (CDBC), has a bachelor’s degree in special education, with over 30 years’ experience. She has served on multiple boards, including the International Childbirth Education Association, and was vice president of Doggone Safe, a non-profit dedicated to dog bite prevention and victim support. A recogni...

This is a follow up to Episode 4 where I spoke with Dr. Moira Hechenleitner, DVM, CSAT, talking about what is separation anxiety in dogs. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to listen to that episode. Dr. Hechenleitner has spent the last 15 years offering consultation services for pet guardians and teaching courses to dog professionals. In this Episode 5, Dr. Hechenleitner talks about the trea...

Separation anxiety is a very real phobia for many companion dogs. Being alone is downright terrifying for them. And that makes living with these dogs so very stressful for pet parents. This is the first of a 2-part series discussing Separation Anxiety and its treatment. My guest is my own coach, teacher, and mentor when it comes to helping others find hope with separation anxiety. Dr. Moira Hechen...

EPISODE 3 SHOW NOTES Episode 3:  Helping Parents Support Their Children Through Pet Loss   This is my Part Two episode with Tammy Wynn, founder and CEO of Cincinnati based pet hospice, Angel’s Paws. In Part Two, we talked about supporting your pet, yourself and others through pet loss, on the journey to and past the Rainbow Bridge. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to listen to that episode...

Episode 2: When Your Pet Crosses The Rainbow Bridge In this first of a two-part episode, Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC, talks with Tammy Wynn, founder and CEO of Cincinnati, Ohio-based Angel’s Paws. You will gain a deeper understanding of supporting your pet, yourself, and others as your journey toward and past the Rainbow Bridge. Angel’s Paws is the first complete end of life service of...

I have always had a heart for nonhuman animals. It was about 24 years ago when I began studying behavior because of a problem that I had with my own pet. I was really fortunate at the time to have found Dr. Susan Friedmann, who then had a listserv for parent owners around the world, teaching people how to solve issues using ABA or Applied behavior Analysis with their own pets. I'll tell you what,...