Fill in the Blank
Today, Robin, Stacy and Crystal discuss how to use blank sessions to your advantage. Blank areas, while they can be anxiety-inducing, can be a way for handlers to evaluate their dog’s behavior, and in...
19 Juli 20221h 5min
Managing Your Adolescent Puppy or That K9 Teenage Tyrant
Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal discuss what changes to expect as your puppy enters adolescence. Lasting between the ages of 18 months and two years, dogs in their “teenage” years will seem to forg...
12 Juli 20221h 1min
Expectations, Relationships, and Gratitude
Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal reflect on the reality that, as K9 handlers, our expectations don’t often play out in the long term quite as we expect them to. Listen in as our hosts talk about the...
5 Juli 20221h
Engagement and Advocating for Your Dog
Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal discuss how to set your dog up for success by becoming their advocate. Listen in as our hosts explain how to see consistent growth in your training—pushing your dog ...
28 Juni 202257min
Thoughts on Finding a K9 Training Tribe, Coach, or Instructor
Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal discuss how to find a mentor or a community that fits your goals in the K9 world, their advice rooted in the belief that, “If you want your dog’s behavior to change, y...
21 Juni 20221h 8min
Using Speed Drills / Games in K9 Training
Today, Crystal, Stacy, and Robin discuss how they use speed drills, or speed games in their training. They chat about the value of speed games as a teaching tool, how they allow for efficient training...
14 Juni 202254min
More on K9 and Human Motivation
Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal continue their conversation on motivation. While they believe that it takes more than knowledge to create action, they do caution trainers with a thought-provoking que...
7 Juni 202257min
MUTC 2022 Cadaver Dog Training Reflections and Revelations
Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal reflect on their top takeaways from attending a three-day cadaver dog seminar held at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, a 1,000 acre urban training facility locat...
31 Maj 202258min
