Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon Riley
Who is Shannon Riley, BA, RVT, CPDT KA, KPA-CTP?
I am an internationally sought after speaker and bestselling author of The Evolution of Dog Training, and have been a pet lover all of my life and a dog trainer for over 30 years. I started teaching ...
- Update frequency
- every 22 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 50
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#backyardpettalkpodcast Understanding Cues with Kathy Sdao
In this episode of Backyard Pet Talk, Shannon Riley sits down with renowned animal behaviorist and author Kathy Sdao to explore one of the most fundamental—and often misunderstood—concepts in trainin…
From Chickens to Canines: Inside KARE with Dianne Canafax
How one woman turned her passion into a life-changing mission for animals and people
Teach Your Dog to Paddleboard Safely with Expert G Scott Graham
In this episode of Backyard Pet Talk, Shannon Riley chats with multi-talented author and paddleboarding enthusiast Scott Graham. Scott shares how he got into standup paddleboarding (SUP), why he star…
Talking Pet Insurance with Fernando Sandoval from State Farm
In this episode of Backyard Pet Talk, host Shannon Riley sits down with Fernando Sandoval from State Farm to answer one of the most common questions pet owners have: Do I really need pet insurance?
As…
Purr-suing Passion: Launching a Cat Café & Empowering Women in Business
This week on the podcast, we’re thrilled to share a conversation that’s as heartwarming as a kitten curled up in a sunbeam. We sat down with Kat, the visionary behind a brand-new cat café that’s more…
Scientific Studies on Force-Free Positive Reinforcement Dog Training with Dr. Zazie Todd
In today's special episode, we talk with Zazie Todd, PHD, about some scientific studies; some dogs are harder to train than others, adolescent dogs have more issues than puppies, the puppy blues thin…
Scientific Studies on Force-Free Positive Reinforcement Dog Training with Dr. Zazie Todd
In today's special episode, we talk with Zazie Todd, PHD, about some scientific studies; some dogs are harder to train than others, adolescent dogs have more issues than puppies, the puppy blues thin…
Paws of Change: Deassa’s Dog Rescue Ripple Effect Animal Project
In this podcast episode of Backyard Pet Talk, host Shannon Riley welcomes Deassa Benstock, the founder of the Ripple Effect Animal Project, a dog rescue in Napa, California.
Shannon and Deassa have k…
Revolutionizing Pet Health with Affordable Pet Labs
In today's paw-some episode, we’re chatting with Affordable Pet Labs about their tail-wagging journey—how they got started, why they’re on a mission to make pet wellness easier, and what every pet pa…
The Benefits of Canine Massage with Misti Soo Hoo, RVT
In today's episode, we talk with Misti Soo Hoo, RVT, instructor at Ojai School of Canine Massage about how she got started with canine massage, the benefits, fun tips on how pet owners can help their…
Cat Behavior & Cat Training Tips with Dr. Rachel Malamed, DVM, DACVB, CABC,
Dr. Rachel Malamed, DVM, DACVB, CABC, tells us about how she become a Veterinary Behaviorist, what types of behavior problems she commonly sees with cats, behavior modification + medication, and cat …
The Stress Factor in Dogs Unlocking Resiliency and Enhancing Well-Being with Kristina Spaulding, PHD, CAAB
Kristina Spaulding, PHD, CAAB, tells us how stress impacts your dog's brain, behavior and welfare! When you understand and recognize stress in your dog, you will help be able to prevent and deal with…
GiGi’s Improving the Lives of Shelter Dogs with Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB
Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB tells us about how she became a veterinary behaviorist, how she got started working with GiGi's and how she has helped the shelter dogs cope!
She also provides recommendatio…
Pets For Vets with Clarissa Black
In todays episode, we talk with Clarissa Black, founder of Pets For Vets (https://www.petsforvets.com/), about her background and WHY + HOW she started Pets For Vets.
She also tells us where you can …
Behavior and Medication with Dr. Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB
In todays episode, we talk with Dr. Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, (https://drlisaradosta.com/) about how she became a behaviorist and why she loves her career!
We also talk about the common behavior chan…
Is Your Dog Over-Aroused? with Judy Moore From Canine Behavior Counseling, LLC
In todays episode, we talk with Judy Moore from Canine Behavior Counseling, LLC (https://caninebehaviorcounseling.com/) about arousal in dogs and how it can be genetic. She provides tips on what you …
Dogwise, the most trusted source for dog training, with Erika Austin
In todays episode, Shannon Riley talks with Erika Austin From Dogwise (https://www.dogwise.com/) about how this small family run business got started and how you can find the most trusted and up to d…
Positive Puppy Podcast: Puppy Playtime and Motivations
In todays episode, we discuss what appropriate play looks like, what signs to look for when resource guarding and what really motives your puppy!
How To Train a Cow with Sarah Owings
In todays episode, we talk with Sarah Owings about how she got started working with and training cows! We also discuss what she learned when training cows about herself and animals.
About Sarah Owings…
How behaviorist, general veterinarians, vet techs and animal trainers can work together to help anxious pets with Amy Pike, DVM!
In todays episode, we talk with Amy Pike, DVM, Veterinary Behaviorist,
Owner of Animal Behavior Wellness Center about how behaviorist, general veterinarians, vet techs and animal trainers can work tog…