Episode 37: Optimal Arousal, Reducing Pressure, Offering for Empowerment
In this detailed discussion, Petra and Laurie discuss teaching dogs to manage their own arousal, striving for optimal arousal in training and in the ring, removing all pressure from training and trial...
28 Huhti 1h 12min
Random Reflections: We All Feel Pressure!
Petra and Laurie explore the mental pressures faced by dog sport competitors, sharing personal experiences and strategies for managing expectations, criticism, and self-doubt. They emphasize the impor...
13 Huhti 38min
Random Reflections: The Power of Rest
Petra and Laurie discuss the importance of relaxation and rest for dogs and humans, covering physical and mental recovery, training strategies, and how to incorporate rest into busy schedules.CHAPTERS...
6 Huhti 34min
Episode 35: Empowerment Using Offering
In this episode, Petra and Laurie talk about the ongoing journey to get a more relaxed dog in the ring. They talk about using offering as an engagement tool and a way to reduce perceived pressure. The...
30 Maalis 56min
Episode 34: Interview with Brenda Aloff
In this conversation, Petra, Laurie, and Brenda explore the nuances of dog training, focusing on understanding arousal, pressure, and emotional states. Brenda shares her unique approach to training th...
24 Maalis 1h 45min
Episode 33: Interview with Jenn Michaelis Stellmon
In this episode, Jenn Michaelis Stellmon shares her insights on training dogs and horses using clicker training, focusing on motivation, frustration tolerance, and generalization. Discover how species...
16 Maalis 1h 31min
Episode 33: Errors! Oh No!
In this episode of the Canine Connection Podcast, Petra and Laurie discuss the importance of embracing mistakes in both human and dog training. They explore how mistakes are an integral part of the le...
9 Maalis 51min
