E366: Deb Jones, PhD - Redefining Focus: What Training for Focus Looks Like
What really goes into having a focused dog? Join us for a conversation what it means to train focus — and how we can split a complex behavior down into component parts to build a strong but flexible s...
12 Jul 202440min
E365: Dr. Amy Cook, Crystal Wing, and Erin Lynes - "The Power of Play"
What's the big deal about play, anyway? Join us for a conversation on the benefits of play... and how to tap into your inner child, so both you and your dog can enjoy playing together!
5 Jul 202445min
E364 - Sharon Carroll - Training & Competing with "Differently Motivated" Dogs
In this episode Sharon and I talk about what engagement looks like for those "differently motivated" dogs and how to handle it when our dog appears to be ignoring our cues.
28 Jun 202435min
E363: Hélène Lawler - Reliable Distance Downs
Ever wonder how herding dog handlers get those fabulous downs at a distance? Hélène Lawler joins me to talk about building reliable behaviors at a distance... useful whether you want to herd sheep or ...
21 Jun 202431min
E362: Kelly Daniel - "Wellness and Your Canine Athlete"
Wellness is about both the physical and the emotional being. Today Kelly and I take a deeper look at what that means and what we, as handlers, can do to ensure the wellness of our canine athletes.
14 Jun 202424min
E361: Irith Bloom - The Role of Choice and Habit in Dog Training
Choice and habit both play a role in our dog training - and if we want to change behavior, it's important to determine which that behavior falls into to create an effective plan. During this episode, ...
8 Jun 20241h 2min
E360: Petra Ford - "Training For Engagement"
Engagement and attention are not the same thing — In this episode Petra dives into what training engagement looks like and why it's crucial to compete successfully.
31 Mai 202428min
E359: Ashley Escobar - Teaching Conformation Skills: What You Need to Know
Competing in conformation is so much more than running in circles — join me and Ashley for a conversation on the skills it takes to become best in class.
24 Mai 202421min
