A show highlighting the animal training subject matter experts that make up the Animal Training Academy membership community
Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples
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July 2, 2026
Beyond the Training Plan: Prioritizing the Human-Canine Bond with Jimmy Maxwell [Episode 72]
<p data-path-to-node="2">In this episode of the Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples podcast, host Shelly Wood sits down with Jimmy Maxwell—founder of Leap Canine Coaching—to explore the powerful intersection of human behavior, empathy, and science-based dog training.</p> <p data-path-to-node="3">Jimmy shares his unexpected journey into the industry, which began not with dogs, but through years of youth ministry. He offers an honest account of growing up with a "traditional" view of dog training and the pivotal, eye-opening experience with his own chocolate Lab, Lambeau, that shifted his perspective toward reinforcement-based methods. Jimmy delves into his transition from Search and Rescue (SAR) to becoming a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and how he now approaches behavior modification by prioritizing the human-canine bond above all else.</p> <p data-path-to-node="4">Beyond the technical side of training, Jimmy opens up about the often-unspoken challenges trainers face, including compassion fatigue, the emotional weight of behavioral euthanasia, and the necessity of finding safe communities for support. He also shares his unique philosophy on building rapport with clients, emphasizing the importance of meeting people where they are—using his own ministry background and observation skills to translate complex behavior concepts into relatable, human-centered language.</p> <p data-path-to-node="5">Together, Shelly and Jimmy explore:</p> <ul data-path-to-node="6"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,0,0">How early life experiences, both good and bad, shape our professional behavior philosophies.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,1,0">The "double-edged sword" of being an empathetic trainer and how to maintain healthy professional boundaries.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,2,0">Why the "people side" of dog training is often the most critical component of behavior change.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,3,0">Practical strategies for connecting with clients who may hold different views on training.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,4,0">The essential role of vulnerability and seeking support to avoid burnout in the industry.</p> </li> </ul> <p id="p-rc_5ef6eb7cf11e2909-60" data-path-to-node="7"> <span data-path-to-node="7,0">This episode is a candid exploration of what it means to be a "whole" trainer—one who cares deeply for the animals while also fostering real, compassionate connections with the people on the other end of the leash.</span></p> <p data-path-to-node="7"><strong><span data-path-to-node= "7,0">Links</span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.leapcanine.com/">https://www.leapcanine.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "mailto:jimmy@leapcanine.com">jimmy@leapcanine.com</a></p>
June 4, 2026
From Microchips to Mutts with Alamelu Sankaranarayanan [Episode 71]
<p data-path-to-node="1">In this fascinating episode of the Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples podcast, host Shelly Wood sits down with <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node= "116">Alamelu Sankaranarayanan</strong>—a KPA-certified training partner based in the San Francisco Bay Area—for a deep dive into the intersection of technology, science, and the evolving dialogue between humans and animals. Alamelu shares her remarkable journey from pursuing a PhD in computer engineering and designing microchips to finding her "true north" in the world of positive reinforcement animal training.</p> <p data-path-to-node="2">Alamelu reflects on her roots in India, where the cultural message to stay away from street dogs eventually gave way to a profound curiosity and a secret relationship with the neighborhood packs. She discusses how these early experiences, combined with a "remarkable chain of lucky encounters," led her to the Karen Pryor Academy and Dr. Susan Friedman's Living and Learning with Animals course—experiences that helped her articulate her ethics and lead with clarity and kindness.</p> <p data-path-to-node="3">The conversation also explores Alamelu's unique ability to marry her tech background with her passion for dogs, including her development of the Canine Rally app for competitors and her current labor of love, Woof School. Alamelu candidly shares a powerful learning moment from her certification process involving a complex 10-behavior chain with her Golden Retriever, Monty, and how a "failed" assessment became a masterclass in understanding hidden cues and behavioral repair.</p> <p data-path-to-node="4">Together, Shelly and Alamelu explore:</p> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0">✅ <strong data-path-to-node="5,0,0" data-index-in-node="2">From Microchips to Mutts</strong>: How a career in tech informed a systematic and analytical approach to animal behavior.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0">✅ <strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="2">The Internal Compass</strong>: The life-changing experience of finding community and philosophy at Clicker Expo.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0">✅ <strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0" data-index-in-node="2">Everything is on Cue</strong>: A deep dive into the idea that even "wrong" behaviors are often responses to cues we aren't aware we're giving.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,3,0">✅ <strong data-path-to-node="5,3,0" data-index-in-node="2">The Chicken Camp Comeback</strong>: How working with a new species helped break a spell of dejection and rediscovered the joy of being a learner.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,4,0">✅ <strong data-path-to-node="5,4,0" data-index-in-node="2">Husbandry and Choice</strong>: Moving from "no-choice" contingencies to honoring "yes" and "no" buttons for procedures like nail dremeling.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,5,0">✅ <strong data-path-to-node="5,5,0" data-index-in-node="2">Digital Ripples</strong>: The story behind the Canine Rally app and using technology to make dog sports more accessible.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,6,0">✅ <strong data-path-to-node="5,6,0" data-index-in-node="2">The Dialogue of Training</strong>: Why training is a constant dance of communication where the animal is cueing the handler just as much as the handler cues the animal.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="6">This episode is a celebration of the "discovery path" and the humility required to stay a student of behavior. Alamelu's story is a beautiful reminder that when we treat training as a dialogue rather than a monologue, we don't just achieve fluency—we build a partnership rooted in trust, clarity, and mutual respect.</p> <p data-path-to-node="6"><strong>Links</strong></p> <p data-path-to-node="6"><strong><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-bc2c9526-7fff-f63d-915d-91598fc165e3"><a href= "mailto:alamelu@woof.school">alamelu@woof.school</a></strong></strong></p>
April 30, 2026
Giving Animals a Say: The Journey to Force-Free with Simone Tuten [Episode 70]
<p><span data-path-to-node="3,1"><span class="citation-49">In this enlightening episode of the Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples podcast, host Shelly Wood sits down with</span> <strong data-path-to-node="3,1" data-index-in-node= "117"><span class="citation-49">Simone Tuten</span></strong><span class="citation-49">—an animal behavior consultant and trainer based in Western Australia—for a deep conversation about the evolution of empathy, the science of behavior, and the profound impact of giving animals a voice</span></span> <span class= "citation-49 citation-end-49"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="3,3">.</span> <span class="citation-48">Simone works with both dogs and horses, bringing a unique multi-species perspective grounded in the firm belief that animals are sentient individuals who deserve to feel safe and understood</span><span class= "citation-48 citation-end-48"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"><!----></sup> <sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="3,7">.</span></p> <p><span data-path-to-node="3,7"><span class="citation-47">Simone shares her journey from a "shy child" who once comforted a distressed kitten at a school fair to a professional behaviorist who has navigated the transition from traditional, pressure-based methods to compassionate, force-free training</span> <span class= "citation-47 citation-end-47"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="3"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="3"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="3"><!----></sup> <sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="3"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="4,3">.</span> <span class="citation-46">With a background in conservation biology and a previous career as a "weed scientist," Simone's path to full-time animal behavior was sparked by a spontaneous decision to join a dog training course that eventually changed her life</span><span class="citation-46 citation-end-46"><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup> <sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node= "4,7">.</span></span></p> <p><span data-path-to-node="3,7"><span data-path-to-node= "4,7"><span data-path-to-node="5,0">The conversation explores the "human side" of the training equation, with Simone reflecting on the patience and empathy required for both animals and their owners to make a true mindset shift.</span> <span class="citation-45">She candidly discusses her own experience of taking over a year to fully "click" with positive reinforcement for complex behavior challenges—a realization that fuels her compassionate approach to mentoring fellow trainers and supporting families</span><span data-path-to-node= "5,4">.</span></span></span></p> <p data-path-to-node="6">Together, Shelly and Simone explore:</p> <p id="p-rc_b10eb02f55b1c73c-32" data-path-to-node="7,0,0"> <span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,1"><span class= "citation-44">✅</span> <strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0,1" data-index-in-node="2"><span class="citation-44">The Multi-Species Lens</span></strong><span class="citation-44">: Bridging the gap between canine and equine behavior through a shared philosophy of choice</span></span> <span class= "citation-44 citation-end-44"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="6"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,3">.</span></p> <p><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,1,0,1"><span class="citation-43">✅</span> <strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0,1" data-index-in-node= "2"><span class="citation-43">The Year-Long Shift</span></strong><span class="citation-43">: Why it takes time to rewrite our own learning history and fully embrace force-free behavior modification</span></span><span class= "citation-43 citation-end-43"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7"><!----></sup> <sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node= "7,1,0,3">.</span></span></p> <p><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,1,0,3"><span data-path-to-node="7,2,0,1"><span class= "citation-42">✅</span> <strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0,1" data-index-in-node="2"><span class="citation-42">From Social Science to Science</span></strong><span class="citation-42">: How her background in conservation and government research informs her analytical approach to behavior</span></span><span class= "citation-42 citation-end-42"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup> <sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node= "7,2,0,3">.</span></span></span></p> <p><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,1,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,2,0,3"><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,1"><span class= "citation-41">✅</span> <strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0,1" data-index-in-node="2"><span class="citation-41">Consent in Practice</span></strong><span class="citation-41">: Helping owners read and respond to subtle body language cues to build lasting trust</span></span><span class= "citation-41 citation-end-41"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup> <sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node= "7,3,0,3">.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,1,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,2,0,3"><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,3"><span data-path-to-node="7,4,0,1"> <span class="citation-40">✅</span> <strong data-path-to-node= "7,4,0,1" data-index-in-node="2"><span class= "citation-40">Collaborative Care</span></strong><span class= "citation-40">: The importance of working alongside veterinarians and specialists for holistic animal welfare</span></span><span class= "citation-40 citation-end-40"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="10"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="10"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="10"><!----></sup> <sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="10"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node= "7,4,0,3">.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,1,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,2,0,3"><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,3"><span data-path-to-node="7,4,0,3"> <span data-path-to-node="7,5,0,1"><span class= "citation-39">✅</span> <strong data-path-to-node="7,5,0,1" data-index-in-node="2"><span class="citation-39">The Power of Mentorship</span></strong><span class="citation-39">: Focusing on the practical application of theory to help new trainers manage real-world client expectations</span></span> <span class= "citation-39 citation-end-39"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node= "7,5,0,3">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,1,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,2,0,3"><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,3"><span data-path-to-node="7,4,0,3"> <span data-path-to-node="7,5,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "8,0">This episode is a celebration of the quiet, steady work of building trust across species.</span> <span class= "citation-38">Simone's story is a powerful reminder that when we prioritize the animal's right to a "say" in their own lives, we don't just solve behavior problems—we create a partnership built on mutual respect</span><span class= "citation-38 citation-end-38"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="12"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="12"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="12"><!----></sup> <sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="12"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node= "8,4">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-path-to-node= "7,0,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,1,0,3"><span data-path-to-node="7,2,0,3"><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,3"> <span data-path-to-node="7,4,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "7,5,0,3"><span data-path-to-node= "8,4">Links</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://simonetuten.com.au/">https://simonetuten.com.au/</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SimoneTutenDogAndHorseBehaviourConsultant"> https://www.facebook.com/SimoneTutenDogAndHorseBehaviourConsultant</a></p>
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