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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 20 hours 37 minutes
#165: Why is Shaping So Hard?, Pt. 1
In this episode, we discuss why we often consider shaping to be an advanced technique, why I think it doesn’t have to/shouldn’t be that way, why I think how many of us first learned about shaping is contributing to the problem, how the...
#164: Play & Aggression with Karen London
In this episode, we discuss what could aggression possibly have to do with play?, the importance of engaging in play for behavioral wellness, what do we mean when we are talking about play in this context?, and how Karen incorporates play into her...
#163: Is It Really R+ or Could It Actually Be R- (With a Cherry on Top)?
In this episode, we discuss, can we use a tactile cue like leash pressure to train in an R+ framework or is it still just R- that we put a treat on top of to make us feel better?, putting food in the picture doesn’t necessarily make it positive...
#162: Working with Compulsive Behaviors Pt 2, with Dr. Michaela Hempen
In this episode, we discuss a question from one of my favorite listeners about a stereotypic/compulsive tail chasing behavior in her dog, brainstorming steps one might take when unpacking a stereotypic (I’m practicing my language!) behavior problem,...
#161: Working with Compulsive Behaviors Pt 1, with Dr. Michaela Hempen
In this episode, we discuss what are compulsive behaviors?, using the language of stereotypy vs compulsive to describe this category of behaviors, cribbing behavior in horses and the effects on welfare, and a case study of Blondie, including getting a...
#160: Spring Clean up for Dog Trainers, Pt 3: The Things We Overlook
This week we are finishing up our Spring Cleaning series... you’ve already organized all your resources you’ve collected over the weekend, you’ve worked out a new better system for your planning and record keeping and this time you’ve got the...
#159: Mentorship with John Anthony Shahor
In this episode, we discuss what does mentorship mean?, what makes a good mentor?, what makes a good mentee?, how can you get the most out of a mentorship relationship?, and what is the most important thing to focus on to be a better mentor? For full...
#158: Spring Clean up for Dog Trainers, Pt 2: Planning and Record Keeping
In this episode, we discuss getting a fresh start with your planning and record keeping, what gets in the way of being your best self, where to start when nothing is working for you, looking at switching systems a little differently - regularly...
#157: Rescuing RiffRaff, Pt 2: Placing a Dog With a Bite History with Gaby Boijsen
What kind of people adopt a dog with a bite history? This episode is the second in a 2-part special series following the journey of RiffRaff, a rescue dog with some seriously problematic behavior. In this episode, we discuss what was Gaby even...
#156: Rescuing RiffRaff, Pt 1: Fostering a Dog With Aggression with Gaby Boijsen
This episode is the first in a 2-part special series following the journey of RiffRaff, a rescue dog with a tendency toward violence. This sounds like a common story, but I assure you... RiffRaff’s story does not end the way you think. No spoilers...