Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys

There's no place like Hell for the Holidays! Join the Amys for "tails" of holidays past, and lessons in holidays present and future. Even naughty pets can make the nice list with the proper stress management strategies in place. Keep your fur babies safe, and your in-laws feeling right at home, with ideas from your favorite doctor duo, The Amys! Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed...

Jo in the Amys and their distinguished guest, Julia Albright, DVM, MA, DACVB, and Associate Professor of Veterinary Behavior at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine , as they venture into the dark, dirty, and dangerous back alleys of illicit drug dealing. The unregulated training industry has left the door wide open for unqualified imposters, posing as experts, to deceive pet par...

Join the Amys and their extraordinary guest, Mandy Eakins, IAABC-CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP , and Owner of Manners Matter Dog Training and Daycare , for a candid and introspective discussion on the use of pain, force, fear, and intimidation in the dog training industry. What is LIMA, and why is it so important? Why do flashy, social media dog “trainers” attract followers? What is learned helplessness?...

Join the Amys and their fabulous guest, Kiki Yablon, MA, KPA CTP, KPA Faculty, CPDT-KA, and Owner of Kiki Yablon Dog Training , for a deep dive into factors contributing to behavior. They discuss the impact of genetics, learning history, and current conditions. How does one define environment? What's really to blame for behavior problems? Kiki shares her perspective on controversial topics in...

The Amys discuss the use of psychotropic medications and products in our pets. AND disclose if any of their patients have transformed into ZOMBIES! The Amys answer all of your most frequently asked questions about behavior medications and products. They make sense of common misconceptions, and explain how the use of behavior medications can help facilitate learning and improve overall wellness. Th...

The Amys introduce you to the secret world of veterinary behavior, and reveal a bit about their personal lives. Did you know there are fewer than 100 board-certified veterinary behaviorists in the whole world? Get to know the Amys and hear about their most interesting cases, how they became veterinary behaviorists, and what it's like to work in a veterinary behavior clinic. The American Colle...