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Doggy Dojo

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by Susan Light

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90 episodes

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Susan Light, a Los Angeles-based Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, launched this podcast as Doggy Dojo in 2021 (name changed in 2025). The show brings together a diverse range of experts, including: Veterinarians Veterinary Behaviorists Dog Trainers Pet Industry Professionals The discussions aim to provide pet parents around the world with the latest best practices in dog and cat welfare, ensuring they have access to valuable insights and effective techniques to enhance their relationship with their furry family members.

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May 26, 2026

Separation Anxiety with Malena DeMartini

Malena DeMartini is on a mission to make the world a better place for dogs who panic when left alone — one calm goodbye at a time. A Certified Trainer and Behavior Consultant with over two decades of experience, Malena is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work with separation anxiety. She’s the author of two celebrated books, the creator of the widely respected online course Mission: POSSIBLE, and the founder of a global certification program for skilled dog professionals who want to dive deep into this challenging yet hopeful work. Malena’s approach blends heart and science, offering real-world hope to dogs and their people through humane, effective strategies. Whether she’s mentoring professionals, speaking at conferences, or cheering on dog guardians through the tough days, her passion is clear: helping every dog feel safe being home alone.Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. More resources and support can be found at <a href="http://malenademartini.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">malenademartini.com</a>Book: Separation Anxiety In Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices <a href="https://a.co/d/034rmQsd" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://a.co/d/034rmQsd</a>Book: Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs <a href="https://a.co/d/03SKdpGX" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://a.co/d/03SKdpGX</a> Online, self-paced course for guardians! <a href="https://malenademartini.com/possible" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://malenademartini.com/possible</a> Mission: POSSIBLE! Online Course Discount Code: LightSA26 Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com. Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at <a href="http://www.maclightsongwriter.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.maclightsongwriter.com</a> If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

May 12, 2026

Healthy Dog Play with Karen B. London, PhD.

Karen B. London, Ph.D. is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in canine play and in the evaluation and treatment of serious behavior problems in domestic dogs, including aggression. She began working with dogs in 1997, and has spent years working with clients in one-on-one consultations in addition to teaching group training classes, and giving seminars about canine ethology for trainers, veterinary and shelter staff, and the public.She received her B.S. in Biology from UCLA and her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied the defensive behavior of neotropical social wasps, and a nesting association between two species of wasps. Her research and scholarly publications cover such diverse topics as interactions between species that live together, defensive and aggressivebehavior, evolution of social behavior, communication within and between species, learning, and parental investment.Karen is an award-winning author of eight books on dog training and behavior, five of them co-authored with her mentor, Patricia B. McConnell, PhD. Her most personal book is Treat Everyone Like a Dog: How a Dog Trainer’s World View Can Improve Your Life. She writes the animal column, called The London Zoo, for the Arizona Daily Sun, wrote the behavior and training columns for many years for The Bark Magazine, and blogs for Kinship.com. Her most recent book is My Dog’s Mystery Adventure: And Other Stories from a Canine Behaviorist and Dog Trainer.Karen lives with her husband in Flagstaff, Arizona, where they raised their two sons. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University, where she has taught tropical field courses in Nicaragua and Costa Rica called “Tropical Forest Ecology and Conservation” and a class for freshman about the importance of insects to society called “Sex, Bugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll”.Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. Here are the links to Karen B. London PhD. Books and Socials:https://www.dogwise.com/my-dog-s-mystery-adventure-and-other-stories-from-a-canine-behaviorist-and-dog-trainer/?srsltid=AfmBOoqfZ8acpo9-nLliZAgDfQ4eFmypWuxPwitdRmvE_qjWY1mn_F82https://www.dogwise.com/treat-everyone-like-a-dog-how-a-dog-trainers-world-view-can-improve-your-life/?srsltid=AfmBOoqq1YqJ-iTsXcoK7BZFylwMq-I3o0pbYrPj3Kx2uy2L3JtbJc1lhttps://www.amazon.com/Cows-Ants-Termites-Revealing-Newspaper/dp/1952960029/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0https://www.instagram.com/karen.london.dog.behavior/Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com. Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

April 28, 2026

Behavior Change as a Symptom with Dr. Megan Petroff

Dr. Megan Petroff is a Florida native who earned her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in 2015. After five years in small animal general practice—where she developed a strong interest in feline medicine and earned the Young Veterinarian Award from the American Association of Feline Practitioners—she became Fear Free Elite Certified to provide low-stress care.Her passion for behavior began after adopting her dog, Tico, during a semester abroad in Costa Rica. Inspired by helping him through reactivity and other behavioral disorders, she completed a 3-year residency in behavioral medicine at the Florida Veterinary Behavior Service in 2022 and is scheduled to sit for the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) board exam in September 2026.She has been published in online journals including PetMD and Psychology Today, contributed to the textbook Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat by Gary Landsberg, and has authored two research articles in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior. She also frequently lectures on behavior medicine topics. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. Behavioral changes in a 7-year-old domestic shorthair cat as the sole presentation of a pituitary tumor: A case report by Dr. Megan Petroff and Dr. Amanda R. Taylor: <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787825001297?via%3Dihub">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787825001297?via%3Dihub</a>Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com. Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at <a href="http://www.maclightsongwriter.com">www.maclightsongwriter.com</a>If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

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What is Doggy Dojo?: Susan Light, a Los Angeles-based Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, launched this podcast as Doggy Dojo in 2021 (name changed in 2025).

The show brings together a diverse range of experts, including: Veterinarians Veterinary Behaviorists Dog Trainers Pet Industry Professionals The discussions aim to provide pet parents around the world with the latest best practices in dog and cat welfare, ensuring they have access to valuable insights and effective techniques to enhance their relationship with their furry family members.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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