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Heidi Herriott

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Doggone Good Information EPISODE 4: ‘Adopt Don’t Shop’ – Helpful or Harmful?

Hosts Heidi Herriott and Tommy Fahey pull back the curtain on this popular marketing slogan that strongly encourages people to adopt/get their dogs only from shelters and rescues. There is so much more to this story you need to know! We would sincerely appreciate it if you would please subscribe, rate and review this podcast. […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 4: ‘Adopt Don’t Shop’ – Helpful or Harmful? appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales EPISODE 13: Circus Elephant Study Reveals Interesting Results

Dr. Ted Friend, a retired Texas A&M University animal behavioral scientist, initiated a study in the early 2000’s on elephants and big cats traveling with circuses as he was intrigued with the information about their alleged mistreatment that was spread by animal rights groups. He was neither advocating for or against circuses, but rather a […] The post Animal Tales EPISODE 13: Circus Elephant Study Reveals Interesting Results appeared first on Radio Influence.

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 3: Training Methods Continued

Hosts Heidi Herriott and Tommy Fahey continue their discussion and breakdown of training methods/theories. Positive reinforcement training is one quadrant of Operant Conditioning. They also discuss LIMA (least intrusive; minimally aversive) which is the method recommended by dog training associations. Tune in to hear their discussion about these methods, as well as useful training tips […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 3: Training Methods Continued appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales EPISODE 12: It’s a Reptile Roundup of Information!

Pets are popular in the US, but we don’t always think reptiles. Approximately five percent of the US population have a reptile as a pet. Phil Goss, President of U.S. Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK), provides more detail on the various species and how some are even trained. Heidi and Phil also engage in a […] The post Animal Tales EPISODE 12: It’s a Reptile Roundup of Information! appeared first on Radio Influence.

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 2: Positive Reinforcement Only Training?

Hosts Heidi Herriott and Tommy Fahey talk about best practices in caring for our pets, and how this relates to recent canine flu outbreaks and more. They discuss the trend of trainers advertising that they train only with Positive Reinforcement. What is the actual training method/theory in place here? Tune in to find out this […] The post Doggone Good Information EPISODE 2: Positive Reinforcement Only Training? appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales EPISODE 11: New series – Animal Tales Presents…Doggone Good Information (Episode 1)

Americans love their pets! Approximately 68% of homes have some type of pet according to industry stats with dogs being the most popular. Along with this trend come businesses and industries to support pet owners and cash in. There is also an overabundance of information, and misinformation. DOGGONE GOOD INFORMATION will take a deep dive […] The post Animal Tales EPISODE 11: New series – Animal Tales Presents…Doggone Good Information (Episode 1) appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: EPISODE 10: The Great NYC Carriage Horse Debate

Horses pulling wagons built New York. Central Park was designed to be seen from a horse drawn carriage. Spokesperson and carriage driver Christina Hansen provides an often visual picture of the iconic horses and carriage drivers of New York City in beautiful Central Park. She highlights that a large part of this debate is really […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 10: The Great NYC Carriage Horse Debate appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: EPISODE 9: The Noble Work of Service Dogs

Wallis Brozman, the Advocacy Coordinator and Lead Story Teller for Canine Companions, provides a very heartfelt account of what these amazing service dogs mean to those who are fortunate enough to be teamed up with one. She reveals her own story, and how her service dogs have made an impact on her life Heidi and […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 9: The Noble Work of Service Dogs appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: EPISODE 8: Animal Rights or Animal Welfare? Know the Difference!

This is an important distinction that Theresa Lucas, Executive Director of Protect the Harvest, will help define for us. Heidi and Theresa discuss how our compassion and desire to have animals in our lives is hijacked by animal rights activists. Founded by Forrest Lucas, Protect the Harvest exists to provide important and factual information to […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 8: Animal Rights or Animal Welfare? Know the Difference! appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: EPISODE 7: Dogs Lead the Way for The Last Great Race

Meet Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach who manages the iconic dog race. Learn about this incredible half a century old event and the amazing collaboration between man and dog. Heid and Rob discuss how veterinarians, cutting edge animal care specialists, nutritionists, mushers and technology experts, and more partner to organize and run The Last Great Race. […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 7: Dogs Lead the Way for The Last Great Race appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: EPISODE 6: 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIVESTOCK, YOUTH PROGRAMS, and COUNTY FAIRS

Marlo Calico, President and CEO of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, speaks with Heidi with passion and expertise about state and county fairs and how they promote wonderful youth and agriculture/livestock programs. Hear how the county fair began as a gathering of animal owners and farmers exchanging information, ideas, animals, and more! The […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 6: 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIVESTOCK, YOUTH PROGRAMS, and COUNTY FAIRS appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: EPISODE 5: LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!

Heidi’s guest is big cat trainer and founder of the Big Cat Habitat, Kay Rosaire. Kay and her family own and operate this beautiful animal habitat in Sarasota Florida, which is home to a variety of species including lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, birds and more. Kay discusses the myriad of challenges that come with operating […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 5: LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY! appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: EPISODE #4: ASK A TRUE ELEPHANT EXPERT

One of the world’s foremost authorities on elephant reproduction, Dr. Dennis Schmitt joins Heidi. With all the misinformation and emotion about elephants, especially those in human care in zoos and circuses, this conversation is not to be missed! Dr. Schmitt, a veterinarian and elephant expert respected worldwide, has served as the lead vet credited with […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE #4: ASK A TRUE ELEPHANT EXPERT appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: EPISODE 3: Transparency and Truth about Animals in Medical Research

Heidi’s guest on this very insightful episode is Dr. Cindy Buckmaster, who holds a PHD in Neurobiology, and has over 25 years of experience in nearly every aspect of animal research. Impressively, she has the courage and conviction to be transparent about all of it! Listen in as Dr. Buckmaster pulls back the curtain on […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 3: Transparency and Truth about Animals in Medical Research appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: EPISODE 2: The Shelter Myth – Misconceptions and Misnomers about Pet Shelters and Overpopulation

Heidi is joined by Patti Strand, Founder and President of the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA). We take a first look at how pet shelters and rescues got started; whether there are really too many adoptable pets looking for homes; and the importation of more than a million dogs and puppies annually from other countries […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 2: The Shelter Myth – Misconceptions and Misnomers about Pet Shelters and Overpopulation appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: EPISODE 1 – Heidi Herriott’s Animal Tales

Loving Animals – Emotion AND Practicality As a society, we have become very emotional about our animals. In some cases, it actually hampers our ability to be practical in caring for and working with animals, and how we view and even judge others who love and care for animals as a vocation. In her premiere […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 1 – Heidi Herriott’s Animal Tales appeared first on Radio Influence.

Animal Tales: Trailer

Heidi Herriott’s Animal Tales will highlight stories about people who love and work with animals. From the Iditarod sled dogs to NYC carriage horses, and circus elephants. Join Heidi each week to learn about these stories and more! 1st episode launching December 20th. Stay tuned… For more information –> https://heidiherriott.com/at-podcast The post Animal Tales: Trailer appeared first on Radio Influence.

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