Legendary dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Mikkel Becker dig deep into why dominance related training is out and why reward based training and treats are totally in. Discussions include ways to avoid escalation of aggression by using not only more humane, but also more effective methods to train dogs. Victoria and Mikkel also uncover ways they've personally grown in thier own careers as trainers, including lessons learned along the way that ultimately are helping to serve the dogs and clients in their care. Be sure to checkout the Dog Behavior Conference put on by ..read more

Steve Dale, world-renowned pet expert, joins us to talk about easy ways to provide enrichment for our pets to keep them happy and healthy as well as misconceptions pet owners may have about enriching their pet's lives ..read more

Welcome to Happy Paws, presented by Fear Free Happy Homes. Happy Paws is a podcast by pet lovers, for pet lovers. With our host Mikkel Becker, Lead animal trainer for Fear Free and renowned trainer of a multitude of species, we will explore our love of pets, the people who care for them and share some of the fun and interesting science behind our pets and why they do what they do. This short trailer will give you an idea of what to expect from upcoming episodes of Happy Paws ..read more

On this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Fraser and Brian Burton, co-founder and co-CEO’s of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training. Nationally recognized as experts in the field, we’re learning all about the interaction of breed and behavior. Does your dog’s breed matter? Find out more in this episode ..read more

On this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Tori Mistick, canine enrichment expert and the creator of wear wag repeat a multi-media brand focused on helping women live their best life with dogs. We discuss enrichment tips, secrets to keeping your dog happy and how to create a busy box on the cheap ..read more

Is your dog a talker? Do you know what they're trying to tell you? Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC joins us to discuss all aspects of barking and lends his expertise on how to address barking issues with your dog ..read more

On this episode, we're joined by Debbie Boone, a true legend in the field of veterinary practice management. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of a veterinary hospital, what to look for when you choose yours, and some tips on how to better navigate the costs of your pet's care ..read more

On this episode, we’re incredibly excited to be joined by Temple Grandin, world renowned animal behavior expert. Dr. Marty Becker, the founder of Fear Free joins us for a conversation with Temple about her work with animals, why Fear Free is so important to animal mental and physical health, and some of the things she’s learned on her journey ..read more

On this episode, we're joined by Steve Dale, nationally syndicated radio host of multiple podcasts including Steve Dale’s Pet World. Steve Dale is the most recognized pet journalist in the United States and is an expert in the ways that we live with our pets and how our pets live with us ..read more

Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado joins us to discuss the science behind cats and their behavior, how to better understand them, and how you can give you and your cat the Fear Free lives you deserve ..read more