Born Again Trainer

Send us a Text Message.Join the Amys and their extraordinary guest, Mandy Eakins, IAABC-CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, and Owner of Manners Matter Dog Training and Daycare, for a candid and introspective discussion on the use of pain, force, fear, and intimidation in the dog training industry. What is LIMA, and why is it so important? Why do flashy, social media dog “trainers” attract followers? What is learned helplessness? Mandy shares her passionate perspective on these controversial topics including how we can implement regulation, hold trainers accountable, and protect pets and their guardians from dangerous misinformation and abuse. Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 4 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.Resources:ACVB Position Statement on Aversive Training Practices Promoted by Augusto DeOliveira otherwise known as “Dog Daddy”AVSAB Position Statement on Humane Dog TrainingAVSAB Position Statement on Dominance TheoryIAABC Position Statement on The Use of Flooding in Animal Training and Behavior ConsultingIAABC Position Statement on Dominance TheoryVisit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our very special guest, Mandy Eakins. Thanks, Mandy!Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive Producer