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Paws & Reward Podcast

Paws & Reward Podcast

Marissa Martino, CDBC, CTC

Welcome to the Paws and Reward Podcast, where overwhelmed pet parents transform themselves to support their dogs. Join Marissa Martino, a certified dog behavior consultant (CDBC, CTC) and trained coach. On the show, we stop and reflect on behavior change strategies and share ways to support your relationship with your dog, yourself, and others.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Paws & Reward Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Paws & Reward Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Paws & Reward Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Paws & Reward Podcast - Ep 77: The Antidote to Empathetic Distress with Jessica Dolce
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04/16/24 • 63 min

In episode 77, Marissa Martino interviews Jessica Dolce about a very important topic in our profession, compassion fatigue, or what we're now calling it - empathetic distress. We explore what empathetic distress is, why it is common to experience as a caregiver, and what to do to avoid burnout.

This episode is for anyone who cares and feels a lot and takes care of animals (and their people), whether you're a dog trainer, animal welfare professional, or a devoted pet parent.

Jessica Dolce, MS CCFE, is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator, receiving her training from TEND Academy. She brings more than 20 years of experience working with and for animals to The Compassion in Balance® Program, her online education platform for animal welfare professionals. Jessica is also an instructor at The Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida and has worked with organizations around the world such as the IAABC, National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, HSUS, Animals Asia, and the ASPCA. She holds a Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education degree and certificates in mindfulness facilitation, positive psychology coaching, and Mental Health First Aid. She lives in Maine with her husband, dogs, cats, and ducks.

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Paws & Reward Podcast - Ep 73: Stranger-directed Aggression with Lisa Mullinax
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02/12/24 • 61 min

In episode 73, Marissa Martino interviews Lisa Mullinax to discuss stranger-directed aggression. Lisa defines the difference between reactivity and aggression. She talks about the reasons why these cases are high stakes and how to support both the dog and the client. Lisa also shares how she builds custom behavior plans for ultimate success.

Lisa Mullinax is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She utilizes positive reinforcement strategies with all dogs and adapts the lessons and exercises to each dog, depending on their needs. Lisa helps dogs and their humans overcome training and behavior challenges through the use of practical, positive strategies. Lisa previously managed the behavior programs at Seattle Humane and Denver Dumb Friends League, developed a new behavior program for the Sacramento SPCA, and consulted for multiple animal shelters throughout Northern California.

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Paws & Reward Podcast - Ep 50: Eat, Pray, Dogs with Sarah Stremming
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09/05/22 • 62 min

Join Marissa Martino and Sarah Stremming to discuss Marissa's recent solo trip to Peru. They discuss what the street dogs of Peru taught Marissa about life, how both Sarah and Marissa are integrating these concepts, and their invitation to pet parents and trainers. Sneak peek: What is the gift and opportunity in allowing all behavior and emotions?

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Paws & Reward Podcast - Ep 75: Embracing your Dog as your Mirror with Annika McDade
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03/17/24 • 45 min

In episode 75, Marissa Martino interviews Annika McDade to discuss the healing power of our canine relationships. Both Annika and Marissa have a passion for encouraging pet parents to see their relationship with their dogs as an opportunity for personal development. They get vulnerable during this episode and share how their dogs have presented growth opportunities in not-so-ideal ways. They present innovative thoughts about incorporating this work into the training process and encourage listeners to think beyond dog training.

Annika McDade is the Founder of Canine Connection Training, a well-recognized, Vancouver-based dog training company. She is a triple-certified Behaviour Consultant and Human Coach with a passion for facilitating a conscious connection between dogs and their people. Her greatest desire is to dive deeper into supporting the human end of the leash. Annika combines a unique balance of science-based knowledge, self-development, and spiritual curiosity when working with clients.

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Paws & Reward Podcast - Ep 68: Joyful Recalls with Jenni Pfafman
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12/04/23 • 78 min

In episode 68, Marissa Martino interviews Jenni Pfafman, a certified behavior consultant, on how she teaches her clients to have a joyful, rock-solid recall. Jenni lives in Crested Butte, Colorado, where almost every pet parent is active on trails and wants off-leash reliability and a whiplash recall. This episode covers the many concepts Jenni teaches her clients so they view the world through their dog's perspective to set everyone up for training success. They also dive into the many exercises Jenni teaches her clients to get that fast, joyful recall we're all looking for!

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Paws & Reward Podcast - Ep 56: Reactivity Set-Up Considerations
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11/21/22 • 78 min

In episode 56 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, join Marissa Martino and Sarah Stremming as they dive into the nuances behind the different scenarios for setting up training sessions for leash reactivity. Trainers and behavior consultants routinely use setups as part of their approach when treating reactivity, but the details and considerations are rarely discussed.

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In episode 83, Marissa Martino interviews Karishma Warr of Calm Canine Academy about separation-related behaviors and their impact on the caregiver. They begin by defining what separation-related behaviors are, exploring the subtleties of each category, and discussing the common overlaps that many dog guardians encounter. The conversation then shifts to the key concepts of the behavior modification process, providing listeners with an understanding of what this journey entails. Finally, drawing from Marissa’s personal experience with her own dog and Karishma’s work with clients, they delve into the emotional impact on caregivers and share strategies for self-support throughout the process.

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Paws & Reward Podcast - Ep 22: Dealing with the Puppy Blues
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05/24/21 • 57 min

Join Kayla Fratt and Marissa Martino talk about puppy blues, what it is, why it happens to many pet parents, and how to take care of everyone involved during this very important time of your dog's life. It's very common for people to be so excited about getting a puppy and it's even more common for that excitement to quickly turn into overwhelm. You are not alone! Listen to this episode for efficient strategies during this time.

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As we start to see a small light at the end of the Covid tunnel, and as things slowly resume to our "new normal" and people leave the house more and more, Malena and I thought it would be helpful for our listeners to hear ways to prepare your dog (and yourself) for more alone time.

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Paws & Reward Podcast - Ep 74: Supporting Frustrated Shelter Dogs with Tom Candy
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02/26/24 • 57 min

In episode 74, Marissa Martino interviews Tom Candy about shelter dogs that experience frustration. They discuss the 3 R's - Risk assessment, Reduce (management strategies), and Resolve (behavior modification and teaching skills). Tom provides examples of interventions that he and his team implement to reduce a dog's stress level in the shelter environment.

A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom to undertake a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in bio-veterinary science and a Master of Science degree in clinical animal behavior from the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom. Since graduating, Tom has been working at Dogs Trust as a training and behavior advisor, eventually working in seven rehoming centers before being promoted to senior training and behavior advisor, where he supports the training and behavior teams across the southwest United Kingdom. Tom is responsible for supporting and advising managers and training and behavior advisors on matters relating to behavioral concerns, and for helping to promote higher levels of welfare for dogs.

Tom is a Certified clinical animal behaviorist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council in the United Kingdom, and a Certified canine behavior consultant and Certified shelter behavior specialist with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

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How many episodes does Paws & Reward Podcast have?

Paws & Reward Podcast currently has 85 episodes available.

What topics does Paws & Reward Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Natural Sciences, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Paws & Reward Podcast?

The episode title 'Ep 77: The Antidote to Empathetic Distress with Jessica Dolce' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Paws & Reward Podcast?

The average episode length on Paws & Reward Podcast is 57 minutes.

How often are episodes of Paws & Reward Podcast released?

Episodes of Paws & Reward Podcast are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Paws & Reward Podcast?

The first episode of Paws & Reward Podcast was released on Aug 16, 2020.

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