The Animal Files Podcast
Do you believe animals are sentient beings? That they can feel emotions, pain, and stress? Animals communicate with us all the time, but many of us simply haven’t learned to understand them. We tend to only see the obvious, but that can lead to misunderstandings, behavior challenges, & health challenges. Caring for a companion animal can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging experiences in our lives. We aim to be a voice for animals and help them to thrive & not just survive in our human world. Our discussions and interviews range from stress in animals to safety, animal welfare to legal concerns, nutrition to communication, behaviors to travel, plus a whole lot more! Because stress affects our pets’ lives in so many ways, this aspect will be touched on in many of our episodes. We are not about being light, fluffy, and safe. We will be delving into areas that are not often talked about and helping you to take a deeper dive into the world of pet care. Our mission is to provide you with information, guidance, & possible choices you can make for the animals in your care while encouraging you to do your own research in order to make the most informed decisions. Each and every week, join Victoria Stigliano-Dzuban, an Animal Spirituality and Energy Facilitator, Animal Translator, and Integrative Energy Healing Practitioner, and Miranda de Haan, a Pet Care Safety Expert & an Animal Health Technologist, as they discuss various topics, interview other pet experts, and offer opportunities for personalized guidance to our community.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
In this episode, we sit down and have a fantastic conversation with Dog Parenting Coach, Author, and Social Entrepreneur, Angie Winters. We discuss her book, Don't Train Your Dog: A Pet Parenting Guide to teaching good behavior, calming fears and raising happy dogs, the plight of "hard to home" rescue dogs and how switching to the Dog Parenting mindset, using her "recipes" for teaching dogs and making them happy.....and her "prescriptions" for fixing unwanted behavior, is extremely effective and respectful, compared to the typical dog training we've all been taught and is widely pushed by our society.
Join us for this incredibly enlightening and educational conversation!
Bio:
For Angie Winters, author of Don’t Train Your Dog, helping dogs is more than a job— it’s a calling. As a dog parenting coach and social entrepreneur for over 20 years, Angie has obsessively studied, raised, and rehabilitated over 1,000 dogs…and helped their parents. Her record for fixing "broken" dogs—who were deemed unfixable by typical dog trainers, vets, medications, behavioral experts, parents, and rescues—is unparalleled. Using a careful understanding of dog emotion and effective communication, Angie’s cutting-edge dog parenting philosophy helps dog parents, rescues, and prison dog training programs nationwide. Angie has had dog parents drive from as far as California to seek out her coaching at her Ohio home. Her mission is to create a world where dogs are understood and valued for their incredible gifts, leading to happier and healthier lives for both dogs and their parents.
Don't Train Your Dog – available on Amazon => Link
or on the Website: parenting4dogs.com (free digital companion videos with purchase from site)
Facebook: @Angie4Dogs
Instagram: @angie4dogs
Additional resources:
1- https://www.shelteranimalscount.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mid-Year-2024-Report-6.pdf2- https://worldmetrics.org/dog-training-industry-statistics/
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.
Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook!
www.theanimalfilespodcast.com
www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial
Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources.
www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity
or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com
Want to support the show?
=> Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Or grab some Merch:
http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show
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Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s crucial for all you dog lovers out there to understand: the canine digestive system. We’ll help you understand the general workings of a dog’s digestive tract, explore the unique aspects that make it so fascinating, discuss common problems and how to recognize them, and touch on sensitivities and challenges with food transitions.
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.
Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook!
www.theanimalfilespodcast.com
www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial
YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast
Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources.
www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity
or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com
Want to support the show? Grab some Merch:
http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show
Don’t forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
In this episode, we have an amazing conversation with author, filmmaker, philanthropist, and mental health advocate, Rebecca Schaper. Her new book, Roses to Rainbow – My Dog Gus in the Aferlife (Available April 8, 2025), is a moving story that includes transcripts of psychic sessions Rebecca had with an animal communicator after the sudden, unexpected passing of her dog – Gus.
Bio:
Rebecca Schaper is an author, filmmaker, philanthropist, and mental health advocate. Her new book, Roses to Rainbow – My Dog Gus in the Aferlife, is a moving story that includes transcripts of psychic sessions Rebecca had with an animal communicator after the sudden, unexpected passing of her dog – Gus. The book also includes Rebecca’s notes from her daily journal as she responds to both earthly and spiritual guidance from Gus.
She also co-produced and directed the award-winning documentary A Sister’s Call. The film chronicles her mission to bring her brother Call Richmond Jr. back from the depths of homelessness and schizophrenia, all while seeking ways to heal herself and her family from the past. Her memoir The Light in His Soul: Lessons from My Brother’s Schizophrenia recounts the events in the film, supplemented by her intimate personal reflections on recovering from trauma and developing spiritual insight.
Pre-order or buy her books here => Rebecca Schaper – Author (Amazon)
Rebecca's Website
Social Media:
Facebook PageXGoodReads
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.
Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook!
www.theanimalfilespodcast.com
www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial
YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast
X => @theanimalfiles
Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources.
www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity
or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com
Want to support the show?
=> Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Or grab some Merch:
http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show
Don’t forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Welcome to Season 5 of The Animal Files Podcast! We begin this season delving into a topic that’s incredibly valuable for every cat owner to understand: the feline digestive system. We cover the general workings of a cat’s digestive tract, explore the unique aspects that make it so fascinating, and discuss common problems and how to recognize them. We also touch on some of the sensitivities and challenges you may encounter with food transitions. Plus, we compare the digestive systems, differences and similarities, between wild and domestic felines. Join us!
Resources:
=> https://hare-today.com/feline-nutrition (Feline Nutrition Foundation)
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.
Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook!
www.theanimalfilespodcast.com
www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial
Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources.
www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity
or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com
Want to support the show?
=> Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Or grab some Merch:
http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show
Don’t forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
In our final episode of Season Four, we have an incredible conversation with Souha Ezzedeen. She is a renowned dog trainer, relationship coach, author of the best-selling book, The Way of Life Method: How to Heal Your Relationship with Your Dog and Raise a Sound, Strong, and Spirited Companion (At Any Age), and the owner of Way of Life® Dog Training.
As a Behavioral Scientist, she has a unique and highly successful approach to the human-dog relationship that has truly transformed the family relationships of her clients and their beloved dogs. Join us for this powerful episode to end another informative season of The Animal Files Podcast!
Bio:
Souha Ezzedeen is a renowned dog trainer, relationship coach, and author of The Way of Life Method: How to Heal Your Relationship with Your Dog and Raise a Sound, Strong, and Spirited Companion (At Any Age). Her company, Way of Life® Dog Training, offers a radical and intuitive approach to human-dog relationships.
A behavioral scientist by training, with a PhD in management and organizational behavior, Souha brings a perspective to her work with dogs that sets her apart from the mainstream canine training industry. Instead of working on the behaviour issues as the majority of her colleagues do, her method emphasizes the way of life as the root cause behind canine behaviour. Please head on over to her website listed below and pick up YOUR copy of her amazing book now!
Website: https://wayoflifedogtraining.com/
Facebook Business Page:
https://www.facebook.com/WayofLifeDogTrainingAcademy/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wayoflifedogtraining/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@wayoflifedogtrainingacademy
FB Group Community:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewayoflifemethodworkinggroup/
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.
Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook!
www.theanimalfilespodcast.com
www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial
YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast
X => @theanimalfiles
Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources.
www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity
or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com
Want to support the show?
=> Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Or grab some Merch:
http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show
Don’t forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
In this episode, we have a fabulous chat with Phil Elsey A.K.A. Cat Man. He is a Animal Foster advocate, host and creator of "Cat Man's Rocks" on VoodooRadio.Online, and the founder and organizer of the annual Steel Paws Festival benefitting the charity Rain Rescue. The Steel Paws Festival is happening on October 5th at The Corporation in Sheffield, UK. If you are in the UK, ticket link is over at the Steel Paws Facebook page. Tickets are on sale now. Get yours before they sell out!
To Sponsor Steel Paws or for more info:
Email => catman.steelpaws@outlook.com
More Links:
Rain Rescue
Rain Rescue Facebook Page
The Corporation - Sheffield, UK
Corporation Sheffield Facebook Page
FB Pages of the 10 Bands Performing in Steel Paws:
YAKI DAH
Rival Gods
The Wicked Jackals
Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids
Syteria
Revenant
Coyote Mad Seeds
Blitz
Shadow Smile
The City Kids
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.
Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook!
www.theanimalfilespodcast.com
www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial
YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast
X => @theanimalfiles
Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources.
www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity
or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com
Want to support the show?
=> Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Or grab some Merch:
http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show
Don’t forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Today, we’ve got another fun one for you! Bouncing off our last episode on Cat's Tails, in this episode, We will be wagging our way into the fascinating world of Dogs’ Tails. And as we do, We will be diving into the science behind those wagging wonders, explore how our canine companions use their tails to communicate, and discuss how understanding their tail language can strengthen our bond with them.
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.
Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook!
www.theanimalfilespodcast.com
www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial
YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast
X => @theanimalfiles
Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources.
www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity
or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com
Want to support the show?
=> Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Or grab some Merch:
http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show
Don’t forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
In this episode, we dive into a fascinating topic that many cat owners may overlook, but it is a topic that is an incredibly important part of our feline friends... their tails. We explore how our cats use their tails physiologically, as well as how they communicate with us and other animals through their particular tail movements. We also discuss how misinterpreting these signals can actually impact the bond between you and your cat.
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.
Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook!
www.theanimalfilespodcast.com
www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial
YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast
X => @theanimalfiles
Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources.
www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity
or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com
Want to support the show?
=> Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Or grab some Merch:
http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show
Don’t forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
** Just a quick reminder from The Animal Files Podcast: We have moved to bi-weekly episodes until further notice. Please join us on Monday August 19th for our next episode. **
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In this episode, we will discussing a topic that many pet parents face... vacationing with or without their pets.
Obviously, you have two choices - taking your pet with you or leaving your pet behind. Both options have varying considerations so join us as we dive into all the details to help you make the best decision for you and your animal companion.
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.
Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook!
www.theanimalfilespodcast.com
www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial
YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast
X => @theanimalfiles
Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources.
www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity
or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com
Want to support the show?
=> Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Or grab some Merch:
http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show
Don’t forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
** Just a quick note from The Animal Files Podcast: We will be moving to bi-weekly episodes until further notice. Please join us on Monday August 12th for our next episode. **
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In this episode, we have a wonderful and important discussion with Maribeth Decker, author, expert Intuitive Animal Communicator, Medical Intuitive, and Energy Healer. Our conversation dives into the basics of animal communication, ways to strengthen the heart connection to fully enjoy your animal's senior years, as well as the difficult topics of illness, transition, and loss.
Bio:
Maribeth Decker of SacredGrove.com is considered an expert in intuitive animal communication, medical intuition, and energy healing. In her sessions, she offers more than just animal communication.Using these three methods, she leads pets - and their people - to a place of emotional, behavioral, and physical healing. Based on her extensive experience with animal transitions, Maribeth wrote the Amazon bestseller Peace in Passing: Comfort for Loving Humans During Animal Transitions. Her book provides a roadmap to help guardians navigate this difficult leg of their animal’s life.
To date, Maribeth has completed over 1,500 sessions with people and their pets. Her clients have come from Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, England, the French West Indies, Scotland, Switzerland, Thailand, and the U.S.
More about her book:
Does grief still grip your heart whenever you think about the loss of a beloved animal? Or, when you anticipate losing an animal that is starting to decline?Losing our animals is one of the most difficult parts of loving them. In her book Peace in Passing: Comfort for Loving Humans During Animal Transitions, Maribeth Decker debunks the myths about animals’ passing which leave you crippled with grief, unable to find peace. This book will help you find peace amidst the enormous loss of your beloved animal companion.
Buy her book here => Amazon
or through her website => https://sacredgrove.com/pipsecondedition/
Second edition now available!Social links:=> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maribethdecker=> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualpetpeople=> LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribethdecker
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.
Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook!
www.theanimalfilespodcast.com
www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial
YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast
X => @theanimalfiles
Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources.
www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity
or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com
Want to support the show?
=> Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial
Or grab some Merch:
http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show
Don’t forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!