Join The Amys and their extraordinary guest, Lily Hargis, a dog trainer whose work spans both animal behavior consulting and a human medical teaching hospital, where they teach young doctors to lead with empathy in clinical practice.

The skills used to support animals and their caregivers—listening, emotional awareness, clear communication, and compassion—translate directly into human medicine. Discover how Lily’s degree in Theater led them down this uniquely important path.

Is empathy a clinical skill? Or a personality trait? How does empathy play a critical role in patient outcomes, team dynamics, and burnout prevention? Can we learn to lead more effectively, communicate more thoughtfully, and care more deeply—without losing ourselves in the process?

Grab a cocktail and a snuggle buddy, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.

• Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for episode resources and more information about our friend and guest, Lily Hargis. Thanks, Lily!

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Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer

Step behind the scenes and into the heartbeat of a veterinary clinic. Join the Amys and their guest, Kanada Oliver, Practice Manager of Main Street Veterinary Hospital in Flower Mound, Texas, as they pull back the curtain on everything clients don’t see—from staff management, to emotional support for the team, and the controlled chaos of keeping a hospital running smoothly. Our guest shares candid insights, surprising stories, and practical wisdom about what it really takes to balance patient care, client expectations, and the well-being of a veterinary team.

Whether you're a veterinary professional or a curious pet parent, you'll appreciate the essential, unsung work that keeps a clinic thriving. So grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.

Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for episode resources and more information about our special guest, Kanada Oliver. Thanks, Kanada!

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Thank you to our amazing sponsors:
PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®
Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Supplements
Malena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLE
Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer

Welcome to the fascinating world of pheromones, where research and innovation have refined our understanding of chemical messaging, and revolutionized its’ impact on pet welfare. Join the Amys and their very special guest, Dr. Beth Strickler, board-certified veterinary behaviorist and proud member of the team at Signs Laboratory, a company pioneering new approaches to pheromone science. Explore the science of pheromones and how they influence emotional states in dogs, cats, and rabbits. And, step behind the scenes for a closer look at the latest biomimetic research supporting the use of these groundbreaking tools in veterinary behavior.

How do pheromone products reduce stress, support training, and improve welfare? What makes Signs Laboratory's approach to veterinary behavior so unique, and what potential does it hold for the future?

Whether you’re a pet parent, veterinary professional, or trainer, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of how olfactory communication can help our best friends adapt and flourish. It’s time to grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.

• Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for episode resources and more information about our scent-sational guest, Dr. Beth Strickler. Thanks, Beth!

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JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com
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Thank you to our amazing sponsors:
PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®
Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Supplements
Malena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLE
Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer