About this episode

Leeron Liftik discusses how data-driven approaches can improve outcomes for shelter dogs and create more resources for teams.

Ep. 54 want more time, money and resources, here’s where to start. Behaviour edition with Leeron Liftik In this episode, we explore the journey of Leeron Liftik into shelter and rescue dog behaviour, shaped by early hands-on work in high-pressure shelter environments. Seeing how many decisions about dogs were made with limited evidence sparked a shift toward behavioural science and data-driven approaches. Leeron discusses how thoughtfully collected behaviour data can improve outcomes for dogs, reducing stress, supporting better adoption matches, and helping shelters make fairer, more consistent decisions. The conversation highlights the role of collaboration across stakeholders, from shelter staff and trainers to researchers and policymakers, and the importance of using data ethically, with the dog’s lived experience at the centre. Through small data based changes Leeron talks us through how he was able to create more time, money and resources for his teams, something we all strive to do! About Leeron Liftik Leeron Liftik is a dog trainer and behaviour specialist with a background in shelter and rescue environments. Their work focuses on understanding canine behaviour in…

People in this episode

Guest: Leeron Liftik

Topics covered

• shelter dog behaviour
• data-driven approaches
• collaboration in animal welfare
• evidence-based training
• canine behaviour

Keywords

• shelter
• dog behaviour
• data
• adoption
• training
• collaboration
• evidence-based

More episodes of Simplifying Shelter Behaviour

• Ep. 60 Considering a Good Death: A Hospice Approach for Animals," with Helen St. Pierre · April 22, 2026 · 54 min
• Ep. 59 Reactivity Training in the Shelter: What We've Learnt with Jess wheatcraft · April 10, 2026 · 50 min
• Ep. 58 Quality of Life for Dogs, Staff and Adopters with Kelly Bollen · March 25, 2026 · 46 min
• Ep. 57. Intergrating behaviour into shelter operations with Dr. Meghan Herron · March 12, 2026 · 1h 2m
• Ep. 56 Muzzle and Misunderstood- Improving the Perception of Muzzle Dogs in Shelter and Rescue. · February 24, 2026 · 17 min
• Ep. 55 Medical and behaviour, can we separate them? With Dr. Èlise Christensen · February 11, 2026 · 50 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Simplifying Shelter Behaviour podcast page.