E427: Ashley Escobar - Fitness, Agility, and Jump Training
Agility puts a lot of strain and stress on our dogs' bodies... but fitness training can go a long way to ensuring they still enjoy a long sports career. Join me and Ashley for a conversation on how wo...
19 Syys 202526min
E426: Karen Deeds and Dr. Sophie Liu - A Real Look at Negative Reinforcement
Talking about Negative Reinforcement can cause some big feelings in the positive training community - but in this episode Karen and Sophie take a look at when it's inevitable in our dogs' lives and wh...
12 Syys 202547min
E425: Erin Lynes and Tracey McLennan - Meeting Your Dogs Needs
Dogs with a lot of interest in the environment, who come to the outside world with big feelings or who need an outlet but aren't safe off leash are our topic in this episode! Erin shares how dog power...
9 Syys 202531min
E424: Michael Shikashio - Arousal and Aggression (Plus a Peek at CANIS 2026!)
Michael Shikashio joins me for a conversation around the impact arousal has on aggression, and how we should think about the two when working on behavior cases... plus, he shares a bit of behind-the-s...
29 Elo 202537min
E423: Julie Flanery - "Building A Musical Freestyle Routine"
Curious what musical freestyle is and whether it might be for you? Join Julie and I for a conversation that includes tips and tricks for laying out your routine, choosing which tricks to train, and mo...
22 Elo 202533min
E422: Petra Ford - Competing in Obedience at the Top
In this episode, we talk to Petra Ford, the 2025 National Obedience Champion, about her recent win and what it takes to compete at the top levels of obedience here in the US, how she approaches traini...
15 Elo 202548min
E421: Jane Ardern - Anticipation vs. Relaxation: Training Release Cues
Jane Ardern joins me for a conversation about how our release cues can influence our dog's state of mind and ability to learn. She shares what the field-bred spaniels she's owned have taught her about...
8 Elo 202531min
E420: Sharon Carroll - "A Real Look at Reducing Reinforcement"
If you plan to compete, you need a plan for reducing reinforcement - but so often this is where trainers go wrong! Join us for a conversation about how Sharon recommends you reduce reinforcement to ma...
1 Elo 202531min
