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Happy Paws is a podcast where experts and animals lovers of all stripes and colors can get together to talk about how we can best take care of our beloved furry friends. You’ll be both educated and entertained by credentialed pet experts who will bring you the latest and greatest in improving and protecting animals’ physical and emotional health. And those burning questions you have about why your dog or cat does that weird thing, what it means, and how to fix it? We’ll talk about those, too ...
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.
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Learning "Cat Code" With Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado
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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.
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A Better Way To Pet Sit With Doug Keeling
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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.
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Trainer Talk: Taming Troublesome Dog Behaviors
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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.
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Pet Weight Loss Expert Travis Brorsen
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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.
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Trainer Talk: Creating a Healthy Relationship with Barking
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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.…
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Understanding Aggression with Michael Shikashio
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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…
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Trainer Talk: What Is a “Well-Behaved Dog” Anyway?
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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.
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What’s Happening to Pets Fleeing Ukraine?
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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 Bec…
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Enriching Your Pet's Mind with Steve Dale
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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.
Welcome to Happy Paws, presented by Fear Free Happy Homes. Happy Paws is a podcast by pet lovers, for pet lovers. With our host Mikkel Becker, Lead animal trainer for Fear Free and renowned trainer of a multitude of species, we will explore our love of pets, the people who care for them and share some of the fun and interesting science behind our p…
