Kristi Benson CTC
@kristibenson.bsky.social
Dog trainer and dog training educator, anthropologist and archaeologist in northern Canada, dabbles in roller derby, queer as a three dollar bill
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Do you have questions about reactive, fearful, and anxious dogs? When we asked earlier this year, you came through with some AMAZING questions. @kristibenson.bsky.social and I loved hosting this, and we're thrilled to share the recording www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/11/reac...
Reactive and Fearful Dogs: Your Questions Answered
Answers to your questions about reactive, fearful, and anxious dogs with Zazie Todd, PhD, and Kristi Benson, CTC.
www.companionanimalpsychology.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Do you have questions about reactive, fearful, and anxious dogs? When we asked earlier this year, you came through with some AMAZING questions. @kristibenson.bsky.social and I loved hosting this, and we're thrilled to share the recording www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/11/reac...
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🏆The winner of the 2025 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award is the team of Sharon Snowshoe, Arlyn Charlie, Kristi Benson (@kristibenson.bsky.social), Trevor Lantz and Tracey Proverbs!🎉
Congratulations!
#FPAward @arctic-circle-org.bsky.social
Congratulations!
#FPAward @arctic-circle-org.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🏆The winner of the 2025 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award is the team of Sharon Snowshoe, Arlyn Charlie, Kristi Benson (@kristibenson.bsky.social), Trevor Lantz and Tracey Proverbs!🎉
Congratulations!
#FPAward @arctic-circle-org.bsky.social
Congratulations!
#FPAward @arctic-circle-org.bsky.social
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When a cute puppy turns into a terrible teen, many people struggle. @kristibenson.bsky.social and I chatted with trainer Tina Spring about what to do at this stage of your dog's life. Listen wherever you get your podcasts www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/epis...
September 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
When a cute puppy turns into a terrible teen, many people struggle. @kristibenson.bsky.social and I chatted with trainer Tina Spring about what to do at this stage of your dog's life. Listen wherever you get your podcasts www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/epis...
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If your cat is terrified at the vet, your vet might rebook you for another day. Dr. Adrian Walton explained to @kristibenson.bsky.social and myself why that's the case. Full episode: www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/epis... #InternationalCatDay
August 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
If your cat is terrified at the vet, your vet might rebook you for another day. Dr. Adrian Walton explained to @kristibenson.bsky.social and myself why that's the case. Full episode: www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/epis... #InternationalCatDay
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Does Social Media Affect Social Norms on Dog Training? | My latest at Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fell...
Does Social Media Affect Social Norms on Dog Training?
If social media algorithms make contentious posts spread more than ones with kind and accurate advice on dog training, it’s bad for dogs and their guardians.
www.psychologytoday.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Does Social Media Affect Social Norms on Dog Training? | My latest at Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fell...
Um. Pierre bussed in conservative supporters and Bonnie...simply outed them? oh man, i am chortling so hard. & i *know* the likelihood of anyone else nomming enough of the conservative base to actually win here is slim, but. Please. LET ME HAVE MY DREAMS OK. #fanjoy
From the team’s view, last night’s forum was telling.
We saw an auditorium packed with bussed‑in CPC supporters – but when Bonnie asked who could actually vote in Battle River–Crowfoot, fewer than half raised their hands. That moment shift...see full statement
www.instagram.com/p/DMvYiRZCyo...
We saw an auditorium packed with bussed‑in CPC supporters – but when Bonnie asked who could actually vote in Battle River–Crowfoot, fewer than half raised their hands. That moment shift...see full statement
www.instagram.com/p/DMvYiRZCyo...
July 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Um. Pierre bussed in conservative supporters and Bonnie...simply outed them? oh man, i am chortling so hard. & i *know* the likelihood of anyone else nomming enough of the conservative base to actually win here is slim, but. Please. LET ME HAVE MY DREAMS OK. #fanjoy
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Popular writers of books about dogs, cats, and other animals on what gives them hope for the human-animal relationship. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/epis...
July 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Popular writers of books about dogs, cats, and other animals on what gives them hope for the human-animal relationship. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/epis...
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oh
a good arbiter of how close we are to bad hybrid regime shit is if the political comedy shows start getting pulled for whatever reason
July 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Has anyone else been following this story, about an Independent running against Poilievre? It would be so ridiculously delicious. please please please please. Please. Please. Make this happen.
Its been a BIG day for us today! Our First signs went up, we opened up our office on the Historic Downtown main street in Camrose! The office isn't manned every day, yet. We're still looking to expand our volunteer team!
www.BonnieCritchleyIndependent.com
#OurHomeOurRiding #BattleRiverCrowfoot
www.BonnieCritchleyIndependent.com
#OurHomeOurRiding #BattleRiverCrowfoot
July 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Has anyone else been following this story, about an Independent running against Poilievre? It would be so ridiculously delicious. please please please please. Please. Please. Make this happen.
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There is still time to sign up for this Ask Me Anything about dog bites with myself and Professor Carri Westgarth, with @kristibenson.bsky.social Details here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
There is still time to sign up for this Ask Me Anything about dog bites with myself and Professor Carri Westgarth, with @kristibenson.bsky.social Details here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Alright, we gotta go rent some cameras!
July 3, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Alright, we gotta go rent some cameras!
My parents used to watch the National (nightly news at 11pm from CBC) & i feel like it kinda shaped how they saw the world? I have never got into the habit of watching nightly news but if @thebeaverton.com broadcast their podcast every night at 11pm i would 110% watch it. once a week is not enough.
July 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
My parents used to watch the National (nightly news at 11pm from CBC) & i feel like it kinda shaped how they saw the world? I have never got into the habit of watching nightly news but if @thebeaverton.com broadcast their podcast every night at 11pm i would 110% watch it. once a week is not enough.
So what Signal chat do i have to get on to get (former) battle river conservative MP Damien Kurek to run for the liberals in the august byelection? because that would make pretty much everything amazing and awesome. so deliriously awesome.
July 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
So what Signal chat do i have to get on to get (former) battle river conservative MP Damien Kurek to run for the liberals in the august byelection? because that would make pretty much everything amazing and awesome. so deliriously awesome.
I'm super thrilled to be one of the team nominated for this prize!
The shortlist is in! 🏆 #FP4A
See: bit.ly/4e4Jn0C
WHO WILL WIN? Find out this October at the #Assembly2025 👀
@uarctic.bsky.social
See: bit.ly/4e4Jn0C
WHO WILL WIN? Find out this October at the #Assembly2025 👀
@uarctic.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I'm super thrilled to be one of the team nominated for this prize!
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Listen to the episode that Facebook doesn't want people to know about here: www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/epis... (or wherever you get your podcasts)
Human remains detection dogs and historic searches with Kim Cooper and Cat Warren - The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology
Dogs have incredible noses, and can trained to search for the scent of human remains, bringing closure to those who are grieving and the opportunity to memorialize. As well as recent remains, they can...
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June 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Listen to the episode that Facebook doesn't want people to know about here: www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/epis... (or wherever you get your podcasts)
this is absolutely bananas. great episode, interesting talk...but srsly? The stuff I see on FB that is actually offensive vs. Zazie getting suspended is complete hair-on-fire stuff.
Shared the latest episode of our podcast on Facebook and FB promptly suspended me for 180 days.
July 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
this is absolutely bananas. great episode, interesting talk...but srsly? The stuff I see on FB that is actually offensive vs. Zazie getting suspended is complete hair-on-fire stuff.
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Ask Me Anything about dog bites! This time @kristibenson.bsky.social and I are joined by Prof. Carri Westgarth, University of Liverpool, one of the world's experts on dog bites (and how to prevent them). Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Ask Me Anything about dog bites! This time @kristibenson.bsky.social and I are joined by Prof. Carri Westgarth, University of Liverpool, one of the world's experts on dog bites (and how to prevent them). Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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There's a new episode of The Pawsitive Post, and it's the final recording from Bark! Fest. @kristibenson.bsky.social interviewed me about how to help fearful dogs and why I wrote Bark! www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/06/fear...
June 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
There's a new episode of The Pawsitive Post, and it's the final recording from Bark! Fest. @kristibenson.bsky.social interviewed me about how to help fearful dogs and why I wrote Bark! www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/06/fear...
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INTERIOR HEAT RECORDS BROKEN!!
It's official, records were broke today. When were most of those records set you might ask? 2023! That's telling for a lot of reasons.
#BCstorm #BCheat #BCWX
youtu.be/TbzA8YTAsrE
It's official, records were broke today. When were most of those records set you might ask? 2023! That's telling for a lot of reasons.
#BCstorm #BCheat #BCWX
youtu.be/TbzA8YTAsrE
BC Broke Heat Records on Sunday!!
YouTube video by Joey Only - Cariboo Weather Dude
youtu.be
June 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM
INTERIOR HEAT RECORDS BROKEN!!
It's official, records were broke today. When were most of those records set you might ask? 2023! That's telling for a lot of reasons.
#BCstorm #BCheat #BCWX
youtu.be/TbzA8YTAsrE
It's official, records were broke today. When were most of those records set you might ask? 2023! That's telling for a lot of reasons.
#BCstorm #BCheat #BCWX
youtu.be/TbzA8YTAsrE
I haven't enjoyed this level of giddy and eager scrolling since pre-Covid.
has anyone checked on Fox News
June 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I haven't enjoyed this level of giddy and eager scrolling since pre-Covid.
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It’s finally here: the inevitable feud between Musk and Trump.
We deserve this. So let’s allow ourselves to enjoy it.
Given most of you probably aren’t scrolling on Twitter these days (a savvy choice for your mental health), I’ve taken the time to compile the catfight for your viewing pleasure:
We deserve this. So let’s allow ourselves to enjoy it.
Given most of you probably aren’t scrolling on Twitter these days (a savvy choice for your mental health), I’ve taken the time to compile the catfight for your viewing pleasure:
June 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
It’s finally here: the inevitable feud between Musk and Trump.
We deserve this. So let’s allow ourselves to enjoy it.
Given most of you probably aren’t scrolling on Twitter these days (a savvy choice for your mental health), I’ve taken the time to compile the catfight for your viewing pleasure:
We deserve this. So let’s allow ourselves to enjoy it.
Given most of you probably aren’t scrolling on Twitter these days (a savvy choice for your mental health), I’ve taken the time to compile the catfight for your viewing pleasure:
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This time last year, @kristibenson.bsky.social and I spoke to Dr. Dan O'Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer about brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2024/05/flat...
Flat-faced Dogs and Cats with Dr. Dan O'Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer
What are the disorders that tend to affect brachycephalic (flat-faced) pets, and what can be done to help Dr. Dan O'Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer.
www.companionanimalpsychology.com
May 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This time last year, @kristibenson.bsky.social and I spoke to Dr. Dan O'Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer about brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2024/05/flat...
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When Marc Bekoff's The Emotional Lives of Animals was first released, it was a game-changer. @kristibenson.bsky.social and I were thrilled to speak with Marc about the 2nd edition at Bark! Fest last year--and now the recording is out. www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/05/the-...
May 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
When Marc Bekoff's The Emotional Lives of Animals was first released, it was a game-changer. @kristibenson.bsky.social and I were thrilled to speak with Marc about the 2nd edition at Bark! Fest last year--and now the recording is out. www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/05/the-...
somewhere at the top of a very, very, very long list of SO MANY NEGATIVES would be this buffoon and his broligarch overlords.
April 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
somewhere at the top of a very, very, very long list of SO MANY NEGATIVES would be this buffoon and his broligarch overlords.
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Polling times vary depending where you are in the country.
Morning Bluesky…
On what is a huge day for Canada - a choice between independence or Trump.
The race has tightened in recent days so everything to play for.
Polls open at noon GMT, 8am local
On what is a huge day for Canada - a choice between independence or Trump.
The race has tightened in recent days so everything to play for.
Polls open at noon GMT, 8am local
April 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Polling times vary depending where you are in the country.