E335: Petra Ford - Getting Started on Competition Heelwork
Petra and I talk about what it takes to get really pretty heelwork — namely, position, a good focal point, and strong engagement skills.
2 Dec 202325min
E334: Irith Bloom - What is Arousal?
In this episode Irith and I dive deep into what arousal is, what it means, and what we can do about it. Irith breaks down both the science and the practical, applicable skills we can apply.
24 Nov 202336min
E333: Julie Symons - Lost Item Recovery
Come learn all about this new nosework game! Julie and I chat about what's involved, how to get started, and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the new sport!
17 Nov 202324min
E332: Laurie Huston - Teaching Commitment in Agility
What can commitment do for your agility team? Laurie and I chat about what it means and the difference it can make when playing the game!
10 Nov 202316min
E331: Megan Foster, Julie Daniels, Amy Cook, and Erin Lynes on Adolescent Dogs
In prepping for the Adolescent Dogs One Day Conference, we brought on a number of the presenters and panelists to chat about what changes we see during adolescence and how we can best handle them.
3 Nov 20231h 11min
E330: Shade Whitesel - "From Toy Skills to a Formal Retrieve"
Shade Whitesel joins me to talk about how fluent toy play skills allow for more two-way communication during training, and how toy skills can be used to build a faster, better formal retrieve.
22 Sep 202328min
E329: Amy Cook, PhD - "Thresholds and Decision Making with a Reactive Dog"
What is a threshold? Does it matter? Join Amy and I for a fascinating discussion on how what we know can impact or enable our choices when we're out with our dogs.
15 Sep 202352min
E328: Megan Foster - "Building & Maintaining Your Agility Startline Stay"
What do position changes have to do with maintaining a startline stay? Join Megan and I as we chat about teaching and maintaining your startline... even once you begin competing!
10 Sep 202323min
