Episode 45: Flexibility In Training
In this episode, Petra and Laurie discuss the importance of flexibility, patience, and kindness in dog training and competitions. They share practical tips on how to adapt to unexpected situations, le...
6 Jul 36min
Episode 44: Challenges Build Resilience
In this episode, Petra and Laurie explore the importance of challenging dogs during training to foster resilience, confidence, and long-term learning. They discuss practical strategies for making trai...
29 Jun 46min
Episode 43: Importance of Acclimation
This episode explores the critical importance of acclimation for dogs in training and competition environments. Petra and Laurie share practical insights on how to read your dog's signals, establish r...
22 Jun 41min
Episode 42: Interview with Ariel Wolf
In this interview, dog trainer Ariel Wolf shares her journey with non-traditional breeds like German Wirehaired Pointers and Dachshunds, highlighting innovative training techniques, overcoming challen...
15 Jun 1h 10min
Episode 41: Interview with Annette Flippen Pierce
In this episode, Petra and Laurie chat with Annette Flippen Pierce, a professor at NYU and an accomplished dog trainer, about the fascinating parallels between motivational psychology and dog training...
8 Jun 1h 8min
Episode 40: Increasing Reinforcement in Rally & All Sports
With so much talk about reducing reinforcement we often lose sight of the fact that REINFORCEMENT drives behavior. We need reinforcement! It's important information! And information is motivating. To ...
1 Jun 48min
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
