Bark! on the Simplifying Shelter Behaviour podcast
And upcoming events include tomorrow's World Enrichment Day Summit
Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with Tom Candy on the Simplifying Shelter Behaviour podcast. This is the go-to podcast for anyone interested in the behaviour of shelter and rescue dogs, whether you work or volunteer at a shelter or rescue, adopted a rescue dog, or simply like to support your local animal shelter.
You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here on Apple.
Here's the start of the official show description:
In this episode we are joined by Zazie Todd, author of Wag, Purr and now Bark! These books do a great job of combining stories, science and tips and tricks for owners and care givers. In this episode we talk about
Bark! The what’s, whys and how’s. Exploring the book, Zazie’s reasonings behind it and how she hopes it will help explain the things they need to know. To make living with an anxious, fearful, or reactive dog.
Happy listening!
Upcoming Events
The World Enrichment Day Summit
Tomorrow is World Enrichment Day and my friends at Fluent Pet have organized a World Enrichment Day Summit, Nov 9 2024, 11am Eastern (8am Pacific). It takes place online and I have contributed a short talk to the summit. Unfortunately I can't be there in person so my talk is a recording, but everyone else will be there live.
Here's their description of the event:
"You're invited to an unforgettable celebration—World Enrichment Day for Pets on November 9, 2024! 🎉 Join us for an inspiring event all about discovering fun, easy, and meaningful ways to enrich the lives of our beloved pets. If you’re passionate about giving your furry friend a more joyful and fulfilling life, this is the event you don’t want to miss! 🌟 "What’s in Store: Prepare for an incredible, FREE live summit featuring expert talks, interactive demos, and conversations with some of the brightest minds in pet enrichment:
Alexis from @whataboutbunny 🎉
Dr. Zazie Todd, renowned author and pet behavior expert 📚
Taylor from @bindiesbucketlist 🐾
Julie from Santa Fe Teaching Zoo 🐻
Leo, CEO of @fluentpet 🗣️
Aina, founder of @pawzler 🧩
Meghan Wolfgram, founder and CEO of SwiftPaws 🐕
"Our amazing speakers will take you through the “Tree of Enrichment” 🌳, offering practical tips, creative ideas, and easy-to-implement strategies to keep your pets happy, healthy, and engaged. "Why Attend? Enrichment isn’t just a luxury—it’s key to your pet’s well-being! Whether you’re a first-time pet parent or have a whole pack of furry companions, this summit will provide tail-wagging tips to elevate their lives in fun, effective ways. Plus, you’ll get to connect with fellow pet lovers from around the world!"
Get more information and register here.
The Dog Behaviour Conference 2025
With speakers Victoria Stilwell, Julia Robertson, Amber Batson, Carmaleta Aufderheide, Sarah Fisher, Andrew Hale, Tom Candy, Sindhoor Pangal, Niki Tudge, Jo Pay, Irith Bloom, and myself.
Victoria Stilwell puts on amazing conferences and I have absolutely loved the ones I attended before, so I cannot wait.
Here’s the description:
”Join dog trainers, behavior geeks and pet pros from around the world on April 4-6, 2025 for the most anticipated and dynamic interactive online event of the year – the Dog Behavior Conference.“Featuring a world-class roster of elite presenters covering topics ranging from training and behavior to rescue/shelter work and the latest in behavioral and cognitive science, the Dog Behavior Conference (DBC) is a 3-day virtual event designed specifically for attendees seeking an inspirational learning experience and the opportunity to connect with and be inspired alongside a uniquely like-minded audience of dog lovers.”
You can get the details and register here: The Dog Behavior Conference online, April 4-6 2025.