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42. Revolutionizing Dog Parenting and Exploring Canine Gaming

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In this exciting episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Kristen Levine and Chris Bonafati dive into two engaging discussions that blend innovation, empathy, and the latest advancements in pet care.

We kick off with Angie Winters, the trailblazing author of Don't Train Your Dog. Angie challenges the traditional notion of dog training, advocating instead for a parental approach grounded in communication, guidance, and mutual trust. With over two decades of experience rehabilitating more than 1,000 dogs, Angie shares insights into:
  1. Why traditional training methods often fall short.
  2. The importance of understanding a dog’s emotions and behaviors.
  3. How simple "recipes" for common dog behaviors can transform the dog-parent relationship.

Angie’s holistic approach ensures dogs remain happy, healthy, and integrated into their families.


Next, we explore the intersection of animal intelligence and technology with Professor Clara Mancini, a leader in Animal-Computer Interaction, and Dr. Dersim Avdar, co-founder of Joipaw. Together, they discuss:
  1. The ethical design of technology that benefits animals.
  2. Joipaw’s innovative games for dogs, designed to enhance cognitive health and mental stimulation.
  3. How pet parents can incorporate technology into their pets’ lives in meaningful ways.

This groundbreaking work showcases the potential for multispecies inclusivity and the evolving relationship between humans, animals, and technology.

Special Guests:

  • - Angie Winters, Author
  • Related Books: Don't Train Your Dog
  • - Prof. Clara Mancini, leader in Animal-Computer Interaction
  • - Dr. Dersim Advar, Joipaw

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Q&A Topics:

    • - "My dog gets really anxious when strangers visit during the holidays. What can I do?" (Michael from Austin, TX)
    • - "How can I keep my dog safe and comfortable during freezing temperatures?" (Emily from Minneapolis, MN)
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