Episode 39: Reducing Reinforcement, Part 2
This episode continues the discussion on reducing reinforcement in dog training. The conversation explores alternate reinforcement strategies, how to effectively reduce reinforcement and how to handle...
11 Mai 50min
Episode 38: Reducing Reinforcement, Part 1
In this episode Laurie and Petra begin a series on Reducing Reinforcement in training. They explore the nuances of reinforcement in dog training, emphasizing mindful application, the importance of tim...
4 Mai 44min
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 Apr 1h 12min
Episode 36: What We Learned At A Mondioring Seminar
Join Petra and Laurie as they recap their fun day of playing with their dogs at a Mondioring seminar. Mondioring is considered a “bite sport” but it’s so much more! It emphasizes fun, confidence, and ...
20 Apr 38min
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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Mar 56min
