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Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon Riley

Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon Riley

Shannon Riley

English Education How To Kids & Family Pets & Animals Relationships
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Episodes 60
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (3)
Since Sep 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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 puppy classes in 1999 at Frontier Pet Clinic in Napa, CA and was trained by Ian Dunbar though his Sirius Dog Training Course. In 2010, I opened Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center in Ventura, CA. I have spent my life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds! I am also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers , Pet Professional Guild and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. I am a past President for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, a past Allied Industry Member of Arizona Veterinary Medical Association and sponsor of California Registered Veterinary Technician Association. Why Did I Create Truly Force Free Animal Training? I created Truly Force Free Animal Training in 2015 so that anyone, anywhere could have access to force free, positive reinforcement animal training. Truly Force Free Animal Training mission is to spread knowledge and education for humane, force free treatment of all animals with… EMPATHY & COMPASSION! The Evolution of Dog Training by Shannon Riley In 2018, I published “The Evolution of Dog Training” available in audio, print and eBook. In 2023, “The Evolution of Dog Training” was published in Spanish as an eBook! Education and Experience My education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and have worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. I have also participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West. I have spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization and performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities and convalescent homes. I believe strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection. In 2014, I completed multiple behavior courses with veterinarians and other animal behavior professionals such as Dr. Susan Friedman and in 2012 was a behavior technician intern for Dr. Rachel Malamed, DVM, Veterinary Behavior Specialist In 2012 and 2016, I completed a 5-day intensive behavior course through North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) taught by Dr. Karen Overall, Dr. Martin Godbout and Dr. Kersti Seksel. I regularly attend Western Vet Conferences and the Clinical Animal Behavior Conference (CABC), The Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (SVBT), The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) Every year, I take approximately 30 hours of continuing education units International Speaker In 2017, I spoke at Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) 24th Annual Conference on topics such as, “What’s Your Dogs Currency?” and in 2018 at APDT 25th Annual Conference on topics such as, “Do You Have Compassion Fatigue?”. I have spoken at Pet Professional Guilds Geek Week Australia in 2021. In 2023, I spoke at RescueCon at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on “Understanding Canine Body Language” and at the Ventura College Job and Career Fair on “Starting A Career as An Animal Professional” and Children’s Health and Wellness Expo on “Animal Wellness”. I also hosted Truly Force Free Animal Training first conference Breaking the Chain; A Force Free Dog Training Conference at Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center. Check out my Podcasts and TV Interviews! I created, The Backyard Pet Talk Podcast, for pet lovers! Whether you are a professional in the animal field or a pet parent this podcast is for you! I also created, The Positive Puppy podcast, which is all about setting your puppy up for success using positive reinforcement! In this podcast, host, Shannon Riley and guest discuss common puppy questions from before picking up puppy to the importance of creating a routine and more! Join us each month as Shannon Riley answers puppy questions! Check out my interview with Bloom TV with Gayle Guyardo and Daytime TV with Maggie Rodriguez My Dog Training Philosophy My dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement; however, my ultimate goal is for healthy happy relationships between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment and training all play a significant role in achieving this goal.

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Recent Episodes

S1E49 A Pioneer of Force Free Training: Meet Terry Ryan

Jun 03, 2026 0m

Join Shannon Riley as she sits down with renowned positive reinforcement trainer Terry Ryan, founder of Legacy Canine Behavior & Training and pioneer of the famous Chicken Camp workshops. Terry…

S1E48 A Positive Approach to Aggressive Dogs with Michael Shikashio

Apr 28, 2026 37m

In this episode of Backyard Pet Talk, Shannon Riley interviews Michael Shikashio, an aggressive dog expert and founder of aggressivedog.com. Michael shares his journey from working in other…

S1E45 From Science to Story: A Conversation with Patricia McConnell

Jan 29, 2026 30m

In this episode of Backyard Pet Talk, Shannon Riley sits down with legendary animal behaviorist, author, and speaker Patricia McConnell to talk about her very first work of fiction, Away to…

S1E46 Inside the Mind of a Veterinarian & Animal Advocate: Dr. Nancy Kay

Jan 09, 2026 30m

In this episode of Backyard Pet Talk, host Shannon Riley welcomes veterinarian, author, and animal welfare advocate Dr. Nancy Kay. Dr. Kay shares her lifelong passion for animals, her more than…

S1E46 The Dogs Behind the Pages with Karen London

Jan 09, 2026 40m

In this episode of Backyard Pet Talk, host Shannon Riley welcomes back canine behaviorist, dog trainer, and author Karen London to discuss her newest book, My Dog’s Mystery Adventures and Other…

S1E44 The Power of Co-Sheltering with Dianne Canafax

Nov 14, 2025 30m

When compassion meets action, lives truly change — for both people and their pets. In this powerful episode, we welcome back Diane, founder of KARE (Kitsap Animal Rescue and Education), to share her…

S1E43 Understanding Pets Through Art with Lili Chin

Oct 09, 2025 30m

Cats may seem mysterious, but just like dogs, they’re constantly communicating. In this episode, Shannon sits down with author and illustrator Lily to talk about her book Kitty Language—a fascinating…

S1E42 Understanding Cues with Kathy Sdao

Jul 17, 2025 50m

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…

S42E1 From Chickens to Canines: Inside KARE with Dianne Canafax

Jul 02, 2025 30m

How one woman turned her passion into a life-changing mission for animals and people

S1E39 Teach Your Dog to Paddleboard Safely with Expert G Scott Graham

May 27, 2025 30m

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…

S1E41 Talking Pet Insurance with Fernando Sandoval from State Farm

May 14, 2025 30m

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…

S1E38 Purr-suing Passion: Launching a Cat Café & Empowering Women in Business

Apr 23, 2025 30m

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…

S1E37 Paws of Change: Deassa’s Dog Rescue Ripple Effect Animal Project

Mar 31, 2025 30m

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…

S1E35 Scientific Studies on Force-Free Positive Reinforcement Dog Training with Dr. Zazie Todd

Mar 15, 2025 30m

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…

S1E35 Scientific Studies on Force-Free Positive Reinforcement Dog Training with Dr. Zazie Todd

Mar 15, 2025 32m

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…

S1E37 Paws of Change: Deassa’s Dog Rescue Ripple Effect Animal Project

Feb 27, 2025 29m

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…

S1E36 Revolutionizing Pet Health with Affordable Pet Labs

Feb 07, 2025 30m

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…

S1E34 The Benefits of Canine Massage with Misti Soo Hoo, RVT

Jan 10, 2025 30m

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…

S1E33 Cat Behavior & Cat Training Tips with Dr. Rachel Malamed, DVM, DACVB, CABC,

Sep 27, 2024 30m

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…

S1E32 The Stress Factor in Dogs Unlocking Resiliency and Enhancing Well-Being with Kristina Spaulding, PHD, CAAB

Aug 23, 2024 30m

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…

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