Animal Training Academy

High Quality Animal Training Content. Information on techniques that apply to all animals in all situations. Positive un-intrusive training techniques only.

Keira Moore on Radical Behaviorism and the Science of Training [Episode 252]
Apr 21, 2025 – 59:27
Peggy Hogan: Teaching Horses with Clarity, Kindness & Clickers [Episode 251]
Apr 7, 2025 – 50:38
Honoring the No, Shaping the Yes with Dr. Susan Friedman [Episode 250]
Mar 24, 2025 – 01:02:07
ACE Free Work and the Art of Canine Observation with Sarah Fisher [Episode 249]
Mar 10, 2025 – 59:18
Sarah Fisher’s Journey into Animal Centred Education [Episode 248]
Feb 24, 2025 – 48:05
Chris Jenkins on Leadership, Learning, and Moving the Needle [Episode 247]
Feb 10, 2025 – 58:47
Exploring 24/7 Animal Welfare with Sabrina Brando [Episode 246]
Jan 27, 2025 – 01:14:06
Navigating Feather-Destructive Behaviors with Belinda Young [Episode 245]
Jan 13, 2025 – 01:14:03
Exploring Canine Play with Craig Ogilvie [Episode 244]
Dec 30, 2024 – 52:48
Craig Ogilvie’s Training Journey; From Police Dogs to Play [Episode 243]
Dec 16, 2024 – 53:29
The Human Element in Animal Training Teams with Dr. Christy Alligood [Episode 242]
Dec 2, 2024 – 01:03:10
Ulrika Andreasson Part 2: 5 Key Lessons from Training Reindeer [Episode 241]
Nov 18, 2024 – 53:32
Ulrika Andreasson: Clicker Training Reindeer & Beyond [Episode 240]
Nov 4, 2024 – 49:37
Simone Mueller: Navigating Predatory Behavior in Dogs [Episode 239]
Oct 21, 2024 – 01:03:42
Simone Mueller: Leading the Charge in Ethical Dog Training [Episode 238]
Oct 7, 2024 – 50:26
Constructing Canine Consent with Erin Jones [Episode 237]
Sep 23, 2024 – 58:19
Erin Jones on Human Exceptionalism and Canine Consent [Episode 236]
Sep 9, 2024 – 55:24
Emotionally healthy Puppies with Rose Browne [Episode 235]
Aug 26, 2024 – 56:06
Rose Browne on Lifelong Learning and Puppy Start Right [Episode 234]
Aug 12, 2024 – 52:02
Five Ways to Promote Positive Reinforcement with Debbie Martin [Episode 233]
Jul 29, 2024 – 53:12
Debbie Martin on Positive Reinforcement and Fear Free Practices [Episode 232]
Jul 15, 2024 – 01:01:04
[Episode 231] Susan Friedman & Rick Hester - Exploring the LIMA model
Jul 1, 2024 – 01:09:45
Exploring Control Unleashed with Angie Madden [Episode 230]
Jun 17, 2024 – 53:38
Creating Balance in Multi-Dog Homes with Sarah Stremming [episode 229]
Jun 3, 2024 – 55:54
Inside Animals Asia’s Bear Sanctuary with Sarah Van Herpt [Episode 228]
May 20, 2024 – 59:01
Masterclass in Cooperative Care with Eva Bertilsson, Part Three [Episode 227]
May 6, 2024 – 55:31
Clicker to Clicks: Andre Yeu on Going Digital with your Training Business [Episode 226]
Apr 22, 2024 – 56:37
Fom Tech to Tails: Andre Yeu's Journey to Dog Training Excellence [Episode 225]
Apr 8, 2024 – 55:53
Cooperative Care: A Conversation with Eva Bertilsson - part 2 [Episode 224]
Mar 25, 2024 – 57:20
Unraveling ABA's Potential with Francesca Degli Espinosa [episode 223]
Mar 11, 2024 – 01:00:54
Bridging Worlds: Francesca Degli Espinosa on Behavior Analysis & Dog Training [Episode 222]
Feb 26, 2024 – 56:13
Setting Boundaries: A Path to Professional Well-being - Jessica Dolce; part 2 [Episode 221]
Feb 12, 2024 – 59:22
Practicing Compassionate Badassery with Jessica Dolce [Episode 220]
Jan 29, 2024 – 55:29
Cooperative Care: A Conversation with Eva Bertilsson [Episode 219]
Jan 15, 2024 – 01:02:29
Building Confidence & Overcoming Impostor Syndrome with Nicky Plaskitt [Ep 218]
Jan 1, 2024 – 58:39
Nicky Plaskitt: Blazing Trails in Zoological Behaviour [Episode 217]
Dec 18, 2023 – 55:53
From the Archives: Chirag Patel on his training journey, The Bucket Game, and Navigating Challenges [Episode 216]
Dec 4, 2023 – 01:36:23
Navigating the Challenges of Dogs, children & Newborns in Family Life; Jennifer Shryock [Episode 215]
Nov 20, 2023 – 55:37
Navigating the Caring Role: Dr. Nurena - Merging Medical & Training Fields [Episode 214]
Nov 6, 2023 – 54:01
Genuine Choices in Animal Training: Exploring Assent with Hannah D. McGee [Episode 213]
Oct 23, 2023 – 59:16
Elderly Animal Welfare: A Deep Dive with Debra Marrin [Ep. 212]
Oct 9, 2023 – 59:58
Dr Susan Friedman & Rick Hester; Freeing the Operant [Ep. 211]
Sep 25, 2023 – 01:31:53
Michele Pouliot 2: Balancing Honesty & Frustration in advocating for R+ [Ep. 210]
Sep 11, 2023 – 01:07:12
Michele Pouliot; 51 Years of Animal Training Wisdom [Episode 209]
Aug 28, 2023 – 01:03:44
From the Zoological Society of London to You: Insights from Jim Mackie; [Episode 208]
Aug 14, 2023 – 01:05:20
Paws & Effect: Level Up Your Training Skills with Tabitha Kucera [Episode 207]
Jul 31, 2023 – 01:12:57
Ask the Animals: Dr. Jill Fernandes on Understanding Animal Welfare [Episode 206]
Jul 17, 2023 – 59:54
Howls and Headphones: The Making of Top Animal Training Podcasts [Episode 205]
Jul 3, 2023 – 01:27:33
Dr Nathaniel Hall; Rethinking canine olfaction: A fresh perspective [Episode 204]
Jun 19, 2023 – 01:03:43
Nicole Lobry de Bruyn; 5 things trainers should know when working with a behaviour vet [Episode 203]
Jun 5, 2023 – 46:11

Recent Reviews

11JR

Very enjoyable and insightful series!

This podcast consistently interviews experts in the field of animal training, behaviorology and applied behavior analysis and always meets the high expeditions that the previous episode set. Ryan is the perfect facilitator and interviewer as he’s down to earth, insightful and really gets the guests to open up and explore all sorts of ideas.
LittleLilah

Best Animal Training Podcast!!

This podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone who works with animals in a training capacity. The format Ryan consistently follows gives us so much information each week by interviewing the leading trainers and behavior geeks in the industry!
Channel Ten Zen

10/10

My dog trainer recommended this podcast to me, and it had been a big help. Thank you for helping my pup and I bond!
TrainingGeek

Trainer's Heaven

Wow! I am so glad Ryan takes his time to setup interviews for us with such inspiring and informative guests. I learn 1 or 2 or 10 things with each one. And Ryan is a skillful interviewer; kind and respectful and you can tell he is REALLY listening and asks great questions that expand the podcast even more. Thank You and please keep going.
Zouster101

A wealth of information and resources!

This is such an amazing and interesting podcast for anyone interested in not only training, but animal behavior. Everyone from simple pet dog owners to experienced exotic animal trainers can benefit from listening to even just a couple of these episodes!
Put a brain on it

Right on, Ryan!

I love the bucket game! What a great to lay the foundation of choice into any training plan. I can't wait to catch up on all the wisdom contained in so many previous episodes that I haven't gotten to yet. Thanks for making me smarter on my commute!
The awesome dog

5 stars

Hands down the best animal training/behavior information podcast available. I’m always learning something new. Julie Cook CPDT.
Jinxtheclown

Best practices!

Ryan's podcast offers a fresh look into some of the most cutting edge science of behavior and animal training. His guests are high-quality and the information is densely packed into this podcast. Anyone that is interested in the science of behavior or learning more about animal training from a most positive least intrusive style should give this a listen and absorb the information.
ltk10

Entertaining and educational

Love it.
Whales Ahoy!

Pytchley

Great Podcast! so much info and fantastic guests. Def recommend to anyone with an interest in animals, you don't have to be a trainer or interested in behaviour to enjoy this.
TJGinthetruck

Great topic!

Keep getting the word out there!
Bandxaid

Great information for a career as a keeper or with animals in general.

Love listening to Ryan during my morning commute and his advice for listeners is always awesome. Looking forward to continuing to listen as I advance in my career.