Scent Work University
Melissa was invited by the head of Scent Work University, Dianna Santos, someone Melissa has looked up to for years!
Using Scent Work in Behavior, and the Maine 6
Behavior Buzzzzzz With Two Amys
The gals had WAY too much fun discussing how to train pet dogs to find invasive species! A fantastic podcast for those who like to imbibe with their dog behavior nerderies.
https://www.behaviorbuzzzzzz.com/episodes/episode/7ec03670/the-lanternfly-hunters
Dog Cast Radio
Melissa was invited by Julie of Dog Cast Radio to talk about invasive species detection dogs, scent work, and her new book, “Misadventures of the World’s Okayest Dog Trainer!”Listen here!
Positively Podcast, with Victoria Stilwell
Ever-curious Victoria Stilwell invited Melissa on twice – the first to discuss her project teaching 6 pet dogs in Maine how to find an invasive species, and the second time to discuss her book, “Misadventures of the World’s Okayest Dog Trainer”.
“What Pet Dogs Can Do for Conservation”, June 24, 2025
Misadventures of the World’s Okayest Dog Trainer, and Misogyny in Dog Training
Dog Works Radio
Melissa got to chat with Robert Forto about dog sledding and her new book, Misadventures of the World’s Okayest Dog Trainer!
Dog Training Truths No One Talks About
Brain and Behaviour Podcast
(with Daniel Shaw)
The incomparable Dr. Daniel Shaw looks at different facets of training, behavior, humanity and the animal kingdom through a scientific and curious lens. In 2025, Daniel invited Melissa to come on where they discussed The Maine Six, and how Melissa’s background in human psychology helps in the most challenging of behavior cases.
Episode 15: Insights in Behaviour Cases with Melissa McCue-McGrath
Barks from the Bookshelf Podcast
(Steve Goodall, Nat Light, Corrin Goodall, and Jay Light)
Melissa has been on BftB three times to date!
Ep 12: Considerations for the City Dog (discusses Melissa’s first book and a new friendship is born! Steve first floats a dog training conference he’d like to do someday…which came true two years later!)
Ep 28: Christmas Special (the gang gets tipsy doing a very Covid Christmas on both sides of the pond …because 2020)
Ep. 64: Grumpy Cats Reunion (the gang discusses septic tanks and shenanigans, but also has a challenging conversation about compassion fatigue, breaking points, and how to ask for help)
Simplifying Shelter Behavior (Tom Candy)
In this episode with UK Superstar Tom Candy, Melissa and Tom discuss overwhelming environments near and dear to their hearts: Tom with rescues/shelters, and Melissa with urban environments, and how those environmental challenges overlap for dogs. What considerations should shelters and new dog owners make in placement decisions, as well as how can we support our dogs who go to live in the city?
Positive Post in Conversation (with Zazie Todd and Kristi Benson)
On episode 56 of the podcast, this trio discusses Patricia McConnell’s book, “Away to Me”, how citizen science works, and what it’s like when you have to use a stapler to access grass after an ice storm.
Pet Dogs Sniff Out Invasive Species!
Keep It Humane! (The Podcast!)
Stepping out of the typical animal behavior realm, Melissa was invited by three incredible heroes who work in Animal Control and sheltering. They discuss the importance of ethical behavioral support in shelters/rescue, the differences between so-called “whisperers” and educated animal behavior professionals, and what happens when you have to explain humping to second graders.
The Human Side of Dog Behavior
Dog Talk with Nick Benger
When Melissa and Nick each turned on their microphones, neither realized this would be a barnburner of an episode. Clocking in at a whopping 2 hours and 45 minutes, the conversation dove deep into what is more important in our industry: Obedience or Relationships? A must listen conversation that hits on all the big topics in our industry today, but maybe listen at 1.5 speed…
Episode 111: With Melissa McCue-McGrath, Training Pet Dogs
Planthropology with Vikram Baliga
Vikram, a horticultural expert and professor at Texas Tech University, invited Melissa to come on to speak about her experiences working with pet dogs to teach them how to find invasive species. It was also Melissa’s birthday, so she has a bit of the whiskey giggles throughout. Vikram answers the age old question: Does my dog love me?
(Yes, the answer is yes)
Totally Pawsome: With Dr. Sip and Melissa
This is a short run podcast (17 episodes) created by two giggly best friends who happen to work in the pet care industry. Veterinarian Sip Siperstein, and animal trainer Melissa McCue-McGrath, wanted to bring to light what it’s like behind the doors that go “to the back” when it comes to our pets, tackling a controversial subject each week (what to feed our pets, vaccines, and more) and wash it all down with the most ridiculous news story about animals that would make David Attenborough clutch his pearls. Brought on by a special insanity that came along with being locked up for a year during COVID 19, the swearing flows like a river, and the mania is palpable. Some topics include a butt fungus that made cicadas sex crazy, and the infanticide intent behind the Quakka’s photogenic grin. So, put the kids to bed, get a beverage of your choice, and listen to this after dark animal podcast. This is Totally Pawsome.
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