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Touched By Pets - Lisa Desatnik

Touched By Pets - Lisa Desatnik

By: Joe Strecker Productions
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 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 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
  • Episode 11: Service Dog vs Emotional Support Dog vs Certified Therapy Dog

    Episode 11: Service Dog vs Emotional Support Dog vs Certified Therapy Dog
    Apr 22 2025
    Guest: Jessa Kenworthy CPDT-KA, ABCDT
    Training Director at 4 Paws for Ability

    Jessa has worked with 4 Paws for Ability placing life changing service dogs for over 16 years. Working with these dogs led her to an added passion of working with pet families at her local dog club and competing in multiple dog sports with her dogs. 4 Paws for Ability is a non-profit organization that breeds, raises, trains, and places service dogs with children and veterans who have disabilities. 4 Paws places over 120 service dogs annually, all trained with specific tasks and skills to mitigate the impacts of their partner’s disabilities. To date, more than 2,000 service dog teams have been created thanks to the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and donors. In this Episode, you will learn about the differences between:
    a service dog
    an emotional support dog
    and a certified therapy dog
    What is a service dog?
    What is an emotional support dog?
    What is the difference between and emotional support dog and a psychiatric service dog?
    What is a therapy dog?

    How are they trained?
    Are their certifications?
    Where are they allowed to be with their handler?
    What types of work do they do?
    Do they need to wear vests?
    How can a business know if a service dog is a service dog?

    For more information about 4 Paws for Ability, please visit: www.4pawsforabilityorg.

    For more information on this podcast host, Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC, please visit:
    www.SoMuchPETential.com.
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    34 mins

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