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Touched By Pets - Lisa Desatnik

Touched By Pets - Lisa Desatnik

By: Joe Strecker Productions
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About this listen

 This is Lives Touch by Pets, a show for those who love and are loved by pets. I am your host, certified trainer Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC, with So Much PETential.

My goal with Lives Touched by Pets is for it to be a friendly, personable podcast that will give you reasons to laugh and celebrate, pause, reflect, and feel understood, there will be stories and interviews you may relate to. Hopefully, you will leave feeling like you were impacted in a meaningful way. And if you are, then you know what? I did my purpose.

Visit my website at www.somuchPETential.com

Please also consider following So Much PETential on social media.Facebook link – www.facebook.com/somuchpetential
Instagram link – www.instagram.com/somuchpetential
Youtube link – www.youtube.com/somuchpetential
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Episodes
  • Episode 14: Walking a dog with high prey drive

    Episode 14: Walking a dog with high prey drive
    Sep 22 2025
    Simone Mueller, MA is a certified dog trainer and dog behaviour consultant (ATN.AG) from
    Germany.

    She specializes in force-free anti-predation training and is the author of the two books of the
    Predation Substitute Training series “Hunting Together” and “Rocket Recall”.

    Simone is proud to be an Associate Trainer at the Scotland-based Lothlorien Dog Training Club
    (AT-LDTC) and a member of both the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), the Pet Dog Trainers of
    Europe (PDTE) and the Initiative of Force Free Dog Training.

    Follow Simone’s work on Facebook and Instagram: #predationsubstitutetraining

    Learn more: http://www.predation-substitute-training.com

    Among what you will learn by listening:

    What IS predation and what does it mean to have a dog with high prey drive?
    What are some of the breed tendencies and how do they affect walking on a leash?
    How does this relate to decompression? Do dogs with high prey drive need decompression?
    What are some general tips when it comes to walking your dog?

    To learn more about your host: Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC,
    visit: www.SoMuchPETential.com. Follow So Much PETential on Facebook and Instagram.

    If this episode is helpful, please considering LIKING and FOLLOWING it.

    Thanks!
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    44 mins
  • Episode 13: Understanding Aggression in Dogs

    Episode 13: Understanding Aggression in Dogs
    Jun 30 2025
    Guest:
    Michael Shikashio, CDBC with AggressiveDog.com

    Michael is a world-renowned expert on aggression in dogs, sought after globally as a keynote speaker at conferences, universities, and other educational organizations and platforms. His expert insight and opinions have been tapped for interviews with local, national and international media including the New York Times, New York Post, Fox News, The List TV, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, and SiriusXM Radio. He also hosts the popular podcast show “The Bitey End of the Dog” where he chats with the foremost experts on dog aggression.

    Through Michael’s AggressiveDog.com, he offers the most comprehensive course for dog trainers and dog behavior consultants worldwide; and recently launched a comprehensive course for dog owners. His annual Aggression in Dogs Conference features leading experts and attracts professionals from across the globe.

    What you will learn by listening:

    What IS aggression?
    Can aggressive dogs be cured?
    Can aggressive behaviors be stopped through punishment?
    What factors should be considered to break the cycle of aggression?
    Understanding some common motivators for dog aggressive behaviors

    For more information on Michael Shikashio and his educational opportunities, please visit
    www.AggressiveDog.com

    For more information on your Touched by Pets Podcast Host, Lisa Desatnik, please visit
    www.SoMuchPETential.com.

    If you found this episode valuable, please consider rating, following and/or sharing my podcast.
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    48 mins
  • EPISODE 12: Solving Parrot Screaming Problems

    EPISODE 12: Solving Parrot Screaming Problems
    Jun 5 2025
    Barbara Bingham, CPBC, CPBT-KA is devoted to reinforcing good behavior in all animals using natural strategies from behavioral science. Experience with a variety of species such as marine mammals (notably including Hawaiian Monk Seals), horses, cats, dogs, small mammals, reptiles, and birds, gives Barbara an advantage in considering options for each individual. She is passionate about sharing the science of behavior and learning as a foundation for solving challenges and improving relationships.

    She is a certified professional bird trainer through the International Avian Trainers Certification Board, and a certified parrot behavior consultant by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Her extensive training experience includes work with a variety of species such as marine mammals (notably including Hawaiian Monk Seals), horses, cats, dogs, small mammals, reptiles, and birds

    Barb lives in Ahwatukee, AZ with a horse, a cat, a Scarlet Macaw, a Military Macaw, a Triton Cockatoo, a Congo African Grey, and a Sun-day conure.

    In this episode:

    Screaming is one of the common problems companion parrot owners face. Barb and Lisa will share their own personal stories (their own and their clients’) with pet parrots as well as discuss tips for problem solving. This begins with a conversation about Applied Behavior Analysis.

    Among what you will learn by listening…

    Why do pet birds vocalize?
    What are positive strategies for problem solving a screaming parrot issue?
    Is it a realistic goal to have a bird that is always quiet?

    For more information on Barb, please visit her website at www.harmonyanimalbehavior.com. For more information about your Lives Touched By Pets Podcast host, Lisa Desatnik, please visit www.SoMuchPETential.com.

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    46 mins
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