In conversation with Irith Bloom

<p>In conversation with-Irith Bloom certified professional trainer, behavior consultant and TAGteacher.</p><p>I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with friend and colleague Irith about training and behaviour including, parallels between horses and dogs and much more. Irith Bloom, author, presenter, trainer, and teacher, owns <a href="https://thesophisticateddog.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Sophisticated Dog</a>, a company that provides both peer-to-peer and trainer-to-pet-family services worldwide, as well as in-person training to select clients in Los Angeles. Along with Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Irith co-founded and is faculty at Carefree Companion, a program that helps people teach greater stress resilience and better emotional regulation to their non-human animal companions. Irith has been training animals since the 1980s and has worked with animals ranging from chickens and rabbits to dogs and horses—not to mention humans. A biologist by training, Irith is fascinated by the science of learning. She is a sought-after presenter at conferences and</p><p>seminars worldwide, and her writing has been published in countless online outlets, as well as in print media including her book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Puppy-You-step-step/dp/0578301512" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">“Your Puppy and You: A step-by-step guide to raising a freak&#39;n awesome dog.”</a> Irith is a CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, VSPDT, KPA CTP, CSAT, CBATI-KSA, and a Fear Free Certified Practitioner (FFCP - Trainer). She is also certified in TAGteach, a positive-reinforcement method for teaching humans. Irith has a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is faculty at both <a href="https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy</a> and Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, on the Board of Directors of the <a href="https://iaabcfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">IAABC Foundation</a>, a member of the Advisory Board for <a href="https://petsforvets.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pets for Vets</a>, Chair Emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and a former CCPDT Board Member. She also volunteers for National English Shepherd Rescue. Irith lives in Los Angeles. She is between dogs at the moment, but shares her home with a well-behaved spouse.</p><p><br></p><p>Courses at <a href="https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/37995-irith-bloom" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/37995-irith-bloom</a></p><p><br></p><p>Irith on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSophisticatedDog/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/TheSophisticatedDog/</a></p><p><br></p>