Episode 64: Resolving Conflicts Between Your Dog and Cat with Naomi Rotenberg

Marissa MartinoPaws & Reward Podcast

how do I get my dog and cat to get along

In episode 64, I speak with Naomi Rotenberg about resolving conflicts between your dog and cat. Some questions that are addressed during the episode include: Watch our conversation on my YouTube Channel.   Naomi Rotenberg, she/her, is the owner of Praiseworthy Pets and focuses on the cat-dog interspecies relationship. She helps pet clients all over the world enjoy a household where … Read More

Episode 63: Assessing Risk with Lisa Mullinax

Marissa MartinoPaws & Reward Podcast

risk assessment for dogs

On episode 63, Lisa Mullinax and I discuss the risk assessment of canines and the many variables we consider when working on a case. Determining whether a dog will be at risk of doing harm to another can be a difficult process and one that needs a compassionate, nuanced, and multi-tiered approach. Our risk assessment perspective gives us a comprehensive … Read More

Episode 62: Exploring Grief with Belinda Breen

Marissa MartinoPaws & Reward Podcast

better relationship with my dog

In episode 62 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, Belinda Breen, a dog behavior professional currently earning her doctorate in clinical psychology, and Marissa Martino talk about an important topic: grief. It shows up in so many different ways in our relationships with our dogs and therefore it’s important that we shine a gentle light on it.  Whether we are … Read More

Episode 61: Building the Relationship You Want with Your Dog

Marissa MartinoPaws & Reward Podcast

better relationship with your dog

In episode 61 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, I am joined by my clients and colleagues, Kelly Ferber, Tiffany Chen, and Jenni Pfafman, all of whom recently took my Reflective Relationship Program. A 3-month program where we explore ourselves through the relationship with our dogs. This program cultivates the necessary human end-of-the-leash skills for successful training sessions, sustainable behavior … Read More

Episode 59: Compassionate Communication for Behavior Consultants with Lisa Mullinax

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In episode 59 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, Lisa Mullinax, certified dog behavior consultant, and I discuss compassionate communication and how to have those hard conversations in the most empathetic and effective way. What kind of issues lead to these difficult topics? How can we be better listeners? And what if we come up against our own ethical boundaries? … Read More

Episode 58: The Fear Free Movement and Why It Matters for Your Dog with Tabitha Kucera

Marissa MartinoPaws & Reward Podcast

fear free

In episode 58 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, I chat about the Fear Free Movement with Tabitha Kucera, a registered veterinary technician and certified positive reinforcement behavior consultant. We discuss why keeping data about our pet’s emotional experience is so important for their well-being and how we can do it accurately. Watch our conversation on my YouTube Channel.   … Read More

Episode 57: Exploring Canine Exercise with Liza Radar

Marissa MartinoPaws & Reward Podcast

exercise

In episode 57 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, I speak with Liza Radar about their canine exercise framework and their unique approach toward exercise and physical enrichment. During the episode, Liza introduces their exercise framework. The framework includes four elements: 1) Physical Exercise, 2) Mental Exercise, 3) Low Intensity, and 4) High Intensity. We discuss the details of each … Read More

Episode 56: Reactivity Set-Up Considerations with Sarah Stremming

Marissa MartinoPaws & Reward Podcast

leash reactivity

In episode 56 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, join Sarah Stremming and me as we 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. Watch our conversation on my … Read More

Episode 55: The Resilience Rainbow with Bobbie Bhambree-Wirkmaa

Marissa MartinoPaws & Reward Podcast

building resilience in dogs

In episode 55 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, I chat with Bobbie Bhambree-Wirkmaa, director of behavior services and a certified dog behavior consultant at Behavior Vets, about the Resilience Rainbow and building resilience in dogs. Resilience is the ability to adapt successfully to, or recover quickly from, stressful events, situations, and conditions. What are the 7 domains of resilience … Read More