Dog Training DisrUPted - UPWARD Dogology

About Dog Training DisrUPted - UPWARD Dogology

Host and Canine Psychotherapist, Billie Groom, dives deep into the science and psychology behind Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a scientifically proven method proven to address behaviors leading to surrender, euthanasia and general frustration. Are canine industry experts providing you with the most up-to-date information? Are you hearing the same advice over and over, saturated with gimmicks, and ineffective advice? This podcast is a thought-provoking journey into the world of canine psychology and science and introduces the only psychotherapeutic method grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy proven effective with dogs over the age of six months. Renowned for her tenacity and candor, Billie refuses to put popularity over impact. Her dedication to spreading awareness of the life saving benefits of CCBT has earned her the reputation of industry disruptor and leader. Billie is the CEO and founder of the Institute of Canine Psychotherapy, the only recognized educational platform teaching Canine CBT. She is an award-winning author and was featured in Psychology Today Magazine by Marc Bekoff. She has appeared on many shows, including LA Tribune, IGNITE Your Essence, DVM 360, The Animal Innovations Show, and is a featured speaker at the Animal Behavior Society Conference, and the Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine Conference (2022/23/24). She completed the PhD program at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, "Cognition and Emotions to Improve Animal Welfare", and the course on Adolescent Brain Development. She is currently enrolled in the Transpersonal Ecology PhD program at the University of Sedona. She is honored to be a TedX speaker (2025) and to be a guest speaker at Hartpury University in their Animal Assisted Therapy Program (2025). Billie openly shares her experiences and knowledge, in a straight-forward and often humorous manner, acquired over three decades working with dogs, rescuers, fosters, adopters, and industry experts. She describes how dogs think, learn, process, and absorb our urban world, compared to that of puppies, and explains, without judgement, the inherent limitations of conventional training methods. Billie uses the most interesting and "relatable" examples to explain Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CCBT) and how it is changing the landscape of canine behavioral rehabilitation and animal welfare on a local and global scale. www.instituteofcaninepsychotherapy.com

Publisher

Billie Groom

Category

education · kids & family · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Apr 2020

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

82 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Is Doing "Nothing" Doing "Something"? What We Can Learn From Dogs

   It has been a while since the last episode....but that does not mean we have not been doing anything! No, this is not a catch-up episode that goes over everything we, at the Institute of Canine Psychotherapy, have been doing, but... it certainly makes a great segway into this episode. The new trend in "dog training" - Do Nothing! Where did this come from and what does it look like in practice? And if humans can (or cannot) "do nothing", is this beneficial for our dogs? Would our dogs do the s...

2. 

   4 Jun 2026

   Dopamine: the impact on dog training methods, behavior, and meds.

   Many of you may have heard me talk about the impact of brain development on behavior in different life stages (if not, check out my TEDX Talk - link below). Well, dopamine is in all of us - do you know it is intricately connected with "rewards"? And CBT is intricately connected to dopamine. Are we seeing a symbiotic relationship? Check out this episode where we get the dope on dopamine. Be sure to sign up to our email list on the website, and check out the new program str...

3. 

   30 Dec 2025

   Dogs, dogs, dogs - 2025 into 2026.

   First off! I have started my second book! So stay tuned in 2026 And let's quickly recap 2025. Looking back is always so um interesting. Where is 2026 going..... let's hope it is all about the dogs! My TEDX Talk is live! Beyond Dog Training: The Movement Toward Sentience https://youtu.be/avUugazybwc Find all the episodes on Feedspot, where Dog Training DisrUPted is rated in the top 5 shows in the dog category in Canada: https://blog.feedspot.com/canadian_dog_podcast...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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