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Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training

Maasa, Sean

Kids & Family

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Science

Frequency: 1 episode/34d. Total Eps: 31

A podcast bringing you the latest information to help build stronger relationships with our animal companions, enhance training, assist shelter animals, and address other important issues related to animal welfare and training. If you are like us who love, live, and work with animals, this is the show for you! Please enjoy! Please contact us or find more information at Facebook page "Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training" or email us at caawtcontact@gmail.com

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Episode 31 - Brand New Approach to Leash Walking with Chuu

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 • Duration 42:53

How can we teach our dogs to have mutually enjoyable leisure walks? How can we apply Constructional Approach to achieve our goals on a walk? These are big questions we have been asking ourselves since 2020. In this episode, we will update you on the leash-walking procedure that has been successful with our dog, Chuu, and the dogs of the CAAWT Members. We will walk you through the procedure while navigating five critical features of the Constructional Approach and our journey of refining and applying the procedure. The Constructional Leash Walking procedure is intended to give the dogs what they are after, minimize contact with extinction, and be an easy procedure to apply during the walk. We also discuss the importance of assessment to determine if this is the right procedure. We hope you enjoy it!

Below is the link we mentioned during the episode:

⭐️Join CAAWT Membership and Attend FREE Membership Conference!
Hang out and geek out on the Constructional Approach and its applications and implications of working with animals and humans with amazing speakers.
Learn more and register: https://www.caawt.com/caawt-membership

💡Come and learn the science of behavior in the group class series:
https://www.caawt.com/online-group-class

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Episode 30 - Lions and Tigers and BARRY, Oh my!

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 • Duration 31:55

We are back to podcasting!! In this episode, we share our recent work with one of the shelter dogs - Barry!

Barry, a 9-month-old, 100-pound puppy, was jumping and mouthing all over us to an extreme level. And he needed help to learn how to interact with people to obtain what he wanted, which was attention and interaction from people. You will hear how we applied Interaction Guidelines to effectively teach him how to ask for and receive affection from us. We hope you enjoy listening to Barry's shelter story as much as we enjoyed talking about it💕

Below is the link we mentioned during the episode:

🌼 Registration for video-on-demand of the CAAWT conference 2022!

*The special discount applies to anyone who works or volunteers at an animal shelter, a veterinary clinic, zoo, or aquarium or is currently a university student or CAAWT Premium member.

🌼The upcoming series of group classes will be announced on our website: https://www.caawt.com

🌼Join the CAAWT Membership: https://www.caawt.com/caawt-membership

🌼 Bailey Interview: https://www.caawt.com/the-bailey-interviews

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Episode 21: Interview with Chase Owens (Part 1 of 2)

Thursday, September 30, 2021 • Duration 36:30

Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Chase Owens. Chase and Sean talked about their experience developing the procedure of Constructional Affection with the dogs they worked with in animal shelters! They shared many stories and discussed how the idea of using affection came about and how they systematized the use of affection to teach the dogs easier-to-do, less costly, and "desirable" behaviors in an errorless manner. By teaching those "desirable" behaviors, the dogs can get adopted, stay adopted, and help create mutually enjoyable relationships with their new family. You will not hear their behind-the-stage stories anywhere but here!! We recommend listening to this episode with the Interaction Guidelines Poster!

Below are the links we mentioned during the episode:

🐶 Interaction Guidelines Poster

Download the poster from here: https://www.caawt.com/interaction-guidelines-poster

👨🏼‍🏫 Register Sean's presentation on Constructional Affection at Behavior Vets Webinar on October 2nd: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/constructional-affection-building-constructional-solutions-tickets-167958868497?fbclid=IwAR0avZfbw-n0W3rqZGddtyT9SNZai3MU71VGk8Spp_S4r6JNLdHI0T1DKKU

📚Chase Owen's Constructional Affection Thesis: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc984128/m2/1/high_res_d/OWENS-THESIS-2017.pdf

🌼 Follow us on Social Media to get our fun future events

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CAAWT

Episode 20: Interview with Barbara Heidenreich (Part 2 of 2)

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 • Duration 23:30

In part 2 of our interview with Barbara Heidenreich, she discusses challenges, and their solutions, to applying the Constructional Aggression Treatment with various exotic animals in zoological settings. Through sharing some amazing stories, she explains the importance of why our training procedures need to be functional. Please enjoy this wonderful episode!

Below are the links we mentioned during the episode:

If you are interested in learning more about Barbara's work, you can go to her website at https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/Maasa123/Monthly. You can become a member of her virtual learning program and learn about her work using Constructional Approach in many different zoos!
To register for a newly launched group class "Introduction to the Science of Behavior (Part 1)," please visit this link: https://www.caawt.com/introduction-to-science-of-behavior-1
To register for the video-on-demand CAAWT conference, please visit the link below. If you are currently working at an animal shelter, animal hospital, zoo, or student/professor, we offer 50% off the video-on-demand registration.
- Register from here: https://www.caawt.com/2021conference
- **We will open the registration link (above) until September 30th at 11:59 pm. And, once you purchase it, you will have unlimited access to the presentation videos until October 31st at 11:59 pm.

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Episode 19: Interview with Barbara Heidenreich (Part 1 of 2)

Saturday, July 31, 2021 • Duration 27:01

In this episode of part 1 of 2, Barbara Heidenreich shares her journey of becoming an animal training consultant, her introduction to the Constructional Approach, and the benefits of this approach in helping animals and the staff in a zoological setting. She also shared creative applications of the Constructional Aggression Treatment with exotic species! We hope you enjoy this amazing interview!

Below are the links we mentioned during the episode:

If you are interested in learning more about Barbara’s work, you can click the link below. There, you can become a member of her virtual learning program and learn about her work applying the Constructional Approach in many different zoos!
Join today from here: https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/Maasa123/Monthly

If you want to register for video-on-demand to access four presentations given at the 2nd Annual CAAWT Conference, please visit the page below. If you are currently working at an animal shelter, animal hospital, zoo, or student/professor, we offer 50% off the video-on-demand registration.
Register from here: https://www.caawt.com/2021conference
- **We will open the registration link (above) until September 30th at 11:59 pm. And, once you purchase it, you will have unlimited access to the presentation videos until October 31st at 11:59 pm.

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Episode 18: Contingencies - It's Plural!

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 • Duration 31:34

"It is not contingency, but it is contingencies. It is plural!" - Dr. Israel Goldiamond

This episode will start with what we mean by "contingency" and introduce two sets of analysis: linear and nonlinear analyses. We will go beyond looking at a single contingency and begin discussing how multiple contingencies are interacting to influence behavior. When we look at behavior nonlinearly, we can make sense of why our animal companions do a specific behavior instead of other behaviors, understand their desires, and use this information to design our program that will open up their degrees of freedom. Please enjoy!

Below are the links we mentioned during the episode:

To learn more and register for the conference, please visit here: https://www.caawt.com/2021conference
To pre-order an upcoming book "Nonlinear Contingency Analysis: Going Beyond Cognition and Behavior in Clinical Practice" by Dr. T.V. Joe Layng and his colleagues, please visit here: https://www.routledge.com/Nonlinear-Contingency-Analysis-Going-Beyond-Cognition-and-Behavior-in-Clinical/Layng-Andronis-III-Abdel-Jalil/p/book/9780367689506
To learn more about CAAWT Online Group Class, please visit here: https://www.caawt.com/constructional-affection-group-class

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Episode 17: Chuu's Update on Separation Anxiety - Turning Small Steps into Giant Leaps

Saturday, May 29, 2021 • Duration 28:08

It has been seven months since we shared our life with Chuu. Since then, we have accomplished quite a bit, so we want to share our progress with Chuu, mainly focusing on the separation anxiety problem discussed in episodes 7 and 10. In this episode, we talk about the application of Affection Loop to solve separation anxiety. You will hear how we can start our journey from removing our hands from Chuu when being pet for one second to leaving Chuu home alone for 6 hours. We hope this information is helpful and assist those of you who have similar challenges with your animal companions.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at the 2nd Annual CAAWT Conference this July!
To register for the 2nd Annual CAAWT Conference or to learn more about the conference, please visit this link: https://www.caawt.com/2021conference

You can support the show and receive exclusive contents at: https://www.patreon.com/CAAWT

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Episode 16: Assessment and Data Collection

Friday, April 30, 2021 • Duration 30:23

In our everyday life, we collect data on the things that are important to us, such as health, finances, or education. This practice also applies to our animal training to solve problems. Rather than relying on our gut feeling, we can take data and assess the situation to help us understand what is going on and decide what to do next. In this episode, we share our stories and discuss easy methods of conducting assessments and collecting data. Please enjoy!

Below is the links we mentioned during the episode:

We opened the registration for the 2nd Annual CAAWT Conference, so please come to our website at https://www.caawt.com/2021conference
To join us at the CAAWT basic group class for Constructional Affection, please visit at https://fb.me/e/527G8oPdu
Lastly, you can purchase the webinar lecture Video on Demand at https://cheerful-maker-6964.ck.page/products/caawt-webinar-lectures-on-demand

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Episode 15: Interview with Carol Novello from Mutual Rescue

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 • Duration 41:38

Join us with Carol Novello from Mutual Rescue. During this interview, Carol shares her work of raising awareness of how rescuing animals can help people and animals, partnering with animal shelters and communities, and the relationship between human services and animal welfare. Please enjoy!

Below are the links we mentioned in the episode:
Mutual Rescue: https://mutualrescue.org
Enjoy the Mutual Rescue Film "Eric and Peety": https://youtu.be/Rm0qYRWQpZI

CAAWT Webinar Lectures Video on Demand (Available until the end of April!): https://cheerful-maker-6964.ck.page/products/caawt-webinar-lectures-on-demand
CAAWT Website: https://www.caawt.com
CAAWT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CAAWT

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Episode 14: Interview with Morgan Katz from MSPCA

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 • Duration 49:36

Join us in this episode as we introduce you to Morgan Katz! Morgan is the Director of Behavior Services for multiple animal shelters in the Boston area, and one of the presenters at our upcoming webinar at the end of March. In our interview, Morgan shares where her passion for helping animals comes from, her journey learning about various techniques used in animal training, and how her history shapes the way she helps the animals and their new families in her shelters. Please enjoy this interview and visit our website http://www.caawt.com/webinar for more information on Morgan and our upcoming webinar: Anything is Pawsible - Constructional Solutions to In-home and Shelter Needs.

Here are the links that we mentioned in the episode:

CAAWT website: https://www.caawt.com

CAAWT Podcast Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/CAAWT

GoFundMe page (Bailey Interviews): https://www.gofundme.com/f/converting-the-interviews-of-our-great-giants

CAAWT YouTube Channel (where you can find and enjoy the Bailey Interviews): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGpU8MbP7_6vafXFExQkAw

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