Dog and Cat Behavior Podcasts
Paws & Effect: Level Up Your Training Skills with Tabitha Kucera
Tabitha shares a clear, actionable three-step plan to level up your animal training skills:
- Build good relationships with veterinarians
- Engage clients effectively in cooperative care
- Recognize the importance of mental health in your role as an animal trainer, and prioritize fostering good mental health
Tabitha's call to action is for you to embrace this three-step plan. Apply it to your own training practices and experience the joy of making a more positive impact on the lives of both human and animal learners.
Why Does My Cat Do That? Part 3: Interactions
We chat with Tabitha Kucera, certified RVT, CCBC, and KPA-CTP, and she sheds some light on our cats' interactions with us as their humans. Purring, kneading, bunting....and so much more. Find out why she thinks they do these things and what they mean. She even gives us tips on what our cats are trying to tell us! Come along as we unravel the mysteries of cats!
Introducing episode 101 with Tabitha Kucera from Fear Free, LLC who joins us to talk about pain in our pets
(7/12/23) Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.mella.ai/podcast 🎙️ to dive into:
💊 The sheer number of dogs and cats who have osteoarthritis
🤕 How to tell if your fur baby is in pain
❤️🩹 How to manage and advocate for your painful pet
Let's chat behavior
(5/10/23) Learn how veterinary professionals can better address patients' emotional needs on this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast
Kitty Cat Go Podcast: Cooperative Care with Tabitha Kucera
(3/8/23) In this episode, I chat with cat behavior consultant Tabitha Kucera all about cooperative care for cats. She explains what it is, along with tips for following through with it. If you strive to live a stress-free, happy, and healthy life with your cat, you don’t want to miss this episode!
Banishing Stress and Fear in Cats with Tabitha Kucera, Owner of Chirrups & Chatter
(3/7/23) In this episode, Stacy follows up with Tabitha Kucera, a registered veterinary technician, certified cat behavior training consultant, and former guest of the show. Stacy and Tabitha discuss numerous cat health and behavioral issues. She provides tips on identifying whether a cat is in pain (which she created a handout for). Tabitha explains that a cat’s physical and mental health are often intertwined. She stresses the importance of minimizing anxiety and stress by employing Fear Free techniques, trap training, and cooperative care.
Happy Paws Podcast: Kitty Culture with Tabitha Kucera
(9/19/22) In this episode, we’re joined by Tabitha Kucera licensed veterinary technician and a leading voice in cat behavior and enrichment. We’ll be talking about ways you can connect more deeply with your cat, how to give them the enriching life they deserve, and of course, some useful tips to improve both of your lives.
De-Escalating Patients: Preventing Fear Aggression and Building Trust with Tabitha Kucera
(2/15/22) Tabitha Kucera, RVT, CCBC, KPA-CTP! Look at all those initials. She is a master of behavior, so you guessed it… we are discussing behavior and calming patients.
Episode 83 - What Is the Important Thing You Can Do To Make Your Cat's Life Better?
(9/19/21) There are lots of things that I think you can do, but today I have a guest a guest who agrees with me ask me about one of the big ones- Carrier Training. Can you imagine feeling trapped inside a small box that's moving and shaking? It would be like being on a roller coaster, if you didn't know what they were. Let's learn how to teach your cat that carriers are not scary. It CAN be done and today's guest tells us how! Tabitha Kucera is a licensed veterinary technician and also Animal trainer with multiple certifications. She is a delight to talk to because she makes training simple and fun. Join us today on this meow-valous episode.
Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds
(2/15/22) Tabitha Kucera, RVT, CCBC, KPA-CTP! Look at all those initials. She is a master of behavior, so you guessed it… we are discussing behavior and calming patients.
BARKS Podcast with Paula Garber and Tabitha Kucera of the PPG Feline Committee
(12/30/20) Niki Tudge, Pet Professional Guild president, chats with the PPG Feline Committee chair, Paula Garber and vice-chair, Tabitha Kucera about all things feline. Topics range from pet cats and veterinary visits, to what we know we don’t know about cats, and to feral cats and the myths about cat colonies.
Cat Sci Podcast Fear Free & Fun
(12/30/20) I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Cat Sci podcast with the ameowzing Dr. Kristyn Vitale and Tori Peterson. I talk Fear Free, Low Stress Handling, cat handling, cat behavior, why it’s important to always ask questions and keep learning, and more!
Vet Med After Hours: Behavior Has Made Me a Better Person
(11/16/20) Have you ever felt like you were stuck in your job but don't have any idea what else you can do in veterinary medicine? Tabitha Kucera, RVT shares with us how she stayed in general practice too long. She found a way to climb her way out when she realized that there are so many opportunities in this field and that we, as veterinary professionals, are capable of doing so many awesome things. Tabitha spends her days helping pet owners and veterinary clinics save lives and improve quality of life by using the combined tools of behavioral modification and her motto "better living through chemistry". It took realizing that taking care of herself was important too for Tabitha to improve her own quality of life. Tabitha shares with us how, once she viewed herself as a patient as well, she was able to start learning how to manage her own high functioning anxiety- by getting help. Tabitha says it best - advocate for your patients AND advocate for yourself.
Cat Explorer Podcast
Wondered how to hold your cat in a way that doesn’t freak them out? Or why our cats appear stressed when we scruff them? Or what behaviours you should train your cat (and how) for catexploring? Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician. She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behaviour Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. Tabitha shares all about fear free handling methods that you can use. Why we shouldn’t scruff our cats – and how we should restrain them. We also dive into how to train your cat to come when catexploring and even how to get them out of a sticky situation while you are out and about together.
Vet Tech Cafe- Tabitha Kucera Episode
(8/1/20) Are you ready to talk behavior? Grab that cup of coffee and join us for our conversation with Tabitha Kucera, RVT, CCBC, KPA-CPT. It was such a joy to chat with her-she's so passionate about behavior you can't help but be drawn in by her excitement. She drops some serious knowledge in this one, and will hopefully inspire you to look at your own clinic environments and patient interactions to be more mindful of patient well-being. We'll talk all about training and certifications, CE, patient visits, home consultations, pain scales, and so much more! We just know you're going to enjoy this episode as much as we did!
Vet Tech Cafe- Tabitha Kucera Episode
(8/1/20) Are you ready to talk behavior? Grab that cup of coffee and join us for our conversation with Tabitha Kucera, RVT, CCBC, KPA-CPT. It was such a joy to chat with her-she's so passionate about behavior you can't help but be drawn in by her excitement. She drops some serious knowledge in this one, and will hopefully inspire you to look at your own clinic environments and patient interactions to be more mindful of patient well-being. We'll talk all about training and certifications, CE, patient visits, home consultations, pain scales, and so much more! We just know you're going to enjoy this episode as much as we did!
You Can Train Your Cat to Like Being Medicated
(4/8/20) Today's episode is with Tabitha Kucera, RVT. Tabitha is a cat lover extraordinaire and she is a Fear Free Certified Professional, active member of Veterinary Behavior Technicians and certified cat behavior trainer. She tells us how to train our cats easily with just a few minutes a day to do almost anything. How to select treats, choose a training criteria, set up a schedule and do it! What rewards do cats like? Where do I do this? How often? What do I need? All these questions answered and more in this fun episode.
School for Cats?
(4/7/20) Cats do not have to be "fraidy". Their brains develop and learn just like ours and during their juvenile growth stage is an ideal time to shape who they will be as an adult. We worry about what our human children learn and what their early experiences are, but did you know that the same ideas apply to your kitten? I talk with Tabitha Kucera, RVT, CCBC, KPA-CTP about her innovative Kitten Kindergarten classes. Find out what it's all about and how her ideas can apply to you!
Tabitha Kucera, Chirrups & Chatter Cat Behavior Consulting and Education
(10/19/19) The Community Cats Podcast - Tabitha and Stacy discuss low-stress, feline-friendly cat handling in-depth, and they touch on the concept of clicker training cats, including how it can helpful in a shelter environment.
Building Champions: Fear Free and the Empowered Technician
(9/23/19) The Fear Free Podcast - Fear Free isn't just about better care, it can also change your career. Listen to Tabitha Kucera, RVT, talk about her experiences as an early adopter of Fear Free in a less than enthusiastic environment, how that shaped her career decisions later, and the potential Fear Free has to empower and elevate a veterinary nurse's career.
BARKS Podcast with Tabitha Kucera
(8/22/19) The BARKS Podcast - Guest: Tabitha Kucera, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, Co- Chair of PPG’s Feline Committee and Owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat Behavior Consulting and Training and Positively Pawsitive Dog Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. Topic: From Hiss to Purr – Kitten Socialization We are all familiar with puppy socialization, but do not often hear about kitten socialization. Kittens need socialization too! Listen in to this BARKS Podcast as Tabitha discusses kitten kindergarten, socialization, and the effects of lack of socialization. She will also share useful tips to help socialize fearful kittens.
Self Care with Tabitha Kucera
(7/17/19) UNLEASHED (at work & home) with Colleen Pelar - Tabitha Kucera, RVT, CCBC, KPA-CTP, talked with Colleen Pelar about the yin and yang of self-care. It’s not all yoga and chocolate.
What the Furry Felines is Going On In Feline Behavior? Tabitha Kucera RVT, CCBC, KPA-CTP
(3/20/19) The Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast - This week we are thrilled to share the mic with an exceptionally talented and experienced registered veterinary technician who is also an accredited expert in feline behavior. Tabitha Kucera RVT, CCBC, KPA-CTP is a pioneer for veterinary technicians in the area of feline behavior. On this week’s podcast, Tabitha shares her story of becoming an RVT, why she chose to specialize in feline behavior, and what she’s doing today to help make the veterinary world more feline-friendly. This is an entertaining and educational conversation that any veterinary professional will benefit from hearing. Be sure to listen to the entire podcast to find out why Tabitha thinks it’s an excellent idea for feline practitioners to consider enrolling in a Karen Pryor dog training course!
The Role of Technicians in Fear Free
(9/29/16) The Fear Free Podcast - It can often be said that technicians are the backbone of the veterinary clinic. They spend their days (and nights) in the trenches and see little of the glamour of veterinary medicine – if there is such a thing. With Fear Free certifications blossoming around the country (and world), it’s important to understand how technicians play a role in the Fear Free process. In this podcast, hear firsthand from two leading Fear Free certified technicians, Emily Korber and Tabitha Sias Kucera, talk about the role technicians play in Fear Free.