{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Wendy Katz \u2013 Lessons From Dogs, Science, and Life [Episode 62]","description":"In this inspiring episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we\u2019re joined by the thoughtful and compassionate Wendy Katz - Ph.D. biologist, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Professional, certified Control Unleashed Instructor, and Family Dog Mediator. Wendy shares her remarkable journey from biomedical research to professional dog training, weaving together personal experience, academic rigor, and decades of hands-on work with dogs and their families. Along the way, she reflects on the dogs who shaped her path, the challenges of shifting careers, and the lessons she carries forward into her practice today. Together, we explore: \u2705 How Wendy\u2019s background in biology and research informs her training approach \u2705 The pivotal role of curiosity and ongoing learning in her career \u2705 Stories of dogs who transformed not only their own lives but Wendy\u2019s as well \u2705 Why science, compassion, and respect are inseparable in effective training \u2705 The ripple effects of force-free methods on both dogs and their humans This episode is a celebration of the human-canine bond, the power of evidence-based practice, and the courage to follow a calling. Wendy\u2019s story is a beautiful reminder that when we listen deeply - to dogs, to science, and to ourselves - we create ripples that spread far beyond a single household. Links https:\/\/www.enjoyabledogs.com\/ ","author_name":"Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples","author_url":"http:\/\/ata-ripple-makers.libsyn.com\/website","html":"