Ep. 20 Considerations of a Rescue City Dog with Mellisa McCue-McGrath
In this episode we are talking about pain management and shelter dogs, we look at how we can identify pain in dogs in our care, make changes to support painful dogs and working along side veterinary professionals to best help dogs who maybe in pain or discomfort. Pain...
Ep. 19 Supporting Painful Shelter Dogs with Dr Hannah Capon
In this episode we are talking about pain management and shelter dogs, we look at how we can identify pain in dogs in our care, make changes to support painful dogs and working along side veterinary professionals to best help dogs who maybe in pain or discomfort. Pain...
Ep. 18 Making Difficult Decisions in Shelter and Rescue with Amanda Kowalski
Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/.../simplifying.../id1713209314Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ea6VTImAPcnlXilJYunijIn this episode we discuss a very difficult but important topic around difficult decision making, including euthanasia. This is not an easy...
Ep. 17 Improving Photos to Promote Shelter Animals with Jessica McGovern
Join us as we discuss all things promotion media Improving photos to promote shelter animals This week we are joined by Jessica McGovern to talk about how we can improve the quality of our photos in order to improve rehoming and reach of our shelter animals. Not...
Ep. 16 Separated Related Behaviours in the Shelter Setting with Malena DeMartini
*New Episode! Separation related behaviours in shelter dogs- with Malena DeMartini*Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ea6VTImAPcnlXilJYunijApple https://podcasts.apple.com/.../simplifying.../id1713209314This week we discussed separation related problems with one...
Ep. 15 Control Unleashed for Cats with Beth Brown
This episode builds on the previous episode but focuses more on our feline friends! Beth shares her experience of using CU pattern games with shelter cats helping them throughout their rescue journey.This week we are talking about one of my favourite toolbox hacks to...
Ep. 14 Pattern Games for Shelter and Rescue Dogs Leslie McDevitt
In this episode we are talking about one of my favourite toolbox hacks to use with Shelter dogs that is. The controlled unleashed pattern games! In this episode we delve into how pattern games can be used to support several situations and behaviours we often see in...
Ep. 13 Intervention Tracking and Objective Language with Marissa Marintino
In this episode we are joined by Marissa Martino (paws and reward) to discuss how we can track our behaviour programs to make sure they are having the correct impact to help animals move through the rehoming and sheltering system. Marissa has a wealth of knowledge and...
Ep. 12 Emotional Wellbeing in Animal Welfare Professionals with Tamsin Durston
In this episode we cover the difficult but important topic of Wellbeing for animal welfare professionals. Often as caregivers we do a bad job of looking after ourselves, we know there is a growing evidence base for poor mental health in the shelter world, particularly...
Ep. 11 What’s up Doc, Behaviour Medication with Dr. Chris Pachel
in this episode join me and world leading veterinary behaviourist Dr. Chris Pachel as we discuss simplifying the use of behaviour medication in shelter dogs. This is often a controversial topic but it’s an important consideration for our toolkit when considering...
Ep. 10 Reactivity in Shelter Dogs with Micheal Shikashio
In this episode Tom is joined by Aggression and reactivity expert Micheal Shikashio as they discuss some key Reactivity topics. If you found this episode useful and want to see Micheal live coaching some dog to human reactivity clients a course can be found here...
Ep. 09 Supporting Fraidy Cats and Socialising Kittens with Tabitha Kucera
In this episode of the podcast we are bringing cats to the party! The amazing Tabitha Kucera joins me to discuss Kitten socialisation and supporting Fraidy Cats in a shelter environment. There was tons of practical tips from Tabitha which can really help to support...
Ep. 08 Scent Work to Support Shelter Dogs with Jack Fenton
In this episode we talk about all things scentwork and how we can use it to support shelter dogs. Jack provided a range of practical suggestions to help everyone get started with scent work.Jack has a range of experience and qualifications, this is what he says on his...
Ep. 07 Behaviour and Operations Working Together to Maximise Success with Laurie Lawless and Lacie Davis
This week we are joined by Laurie lawless and lacie Davis. In this episode we discussed how we can make the most of our senior leadership teams to promote successful collaboration for the welfare of our dogs.BioLaurie Lawless is a certified expert in dog behavior with...
Ep. 05 Buckets Aren’t Just for Cleaning (and Other Discussions) With Chirag Patel
In tn this episode we discuss some of the fantastic videos and tools that Chirag Patel has developed over the years and how we can utilise these in shelter.During this episode we coveredDrop- https://youtu.be/ndTiVOCNY4M?si=MEmmmWWjvUd1VZXAThe counting game-...
Ep. 06 Open vs Closed Approaches to Shelter and Rescue with Sara Rosser
Join myself and Sara Rosser the Head of Operations at Hope Rescue in Wales as we discussed open vs closed models for intake, shelter design and adoptions https://open.spotify.com/episode/34xBoivRPyfjxSOjPG3hzA?si=VUw-FNBnSeiRutoHB9MReg
Ep. 04 Hey That’s Mine, Resource Guarding in Shelter Dogs With Jean Donaldson
In this episode we discuss resource guarding, what it is, how to assess it in a shelter environment and the basics of working with resource guarders. During the episode we discuss Jeans book mine...
Ep. 03 Supporting Overseas Shelter Dogs With Toby Craze
In In this episode I was joined by Toby Craze to discuss working with oversea shelter dogs.Toby Craze, began his journey with animals back in 2012 initially completing a diploma in Animal Management, before continuing onto university gaining a degree in Animal...
Ep. 02 ACEing Shelter Work. How Freework can Support Our Dogs, With Sarah Fisher and Racheal Landymore
In this episode we discuss using Animal centred education and free work to support shelter dogs. Including how to set up freework and the different ways we can utilise it. Check out our Tuesday tips video on Simplifying shelter behaviour facebook page to see free work...
Ep. 01 Social Facilitation and Play in Shelter Dogs with Trish Mcmillan
In this episode we discuss Shelter play groups, focusing on how dogs can help each other heal and progress in the shelter environment. Join myself and Trish as we take a deep dive into shelter play groups from start to finish, with some top tips around setting dogs...
Introducing the podcast!
We are excited to introduce the Simplifying Shelter Behaviour podcast, this is our short introduction ahead of our official first episode on the first of November with the amazing Trish McMillan. we have a number of great guests lined up so please follow the podcast...
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