Sweet for Certain

Kim & Laney spend the episode sitting with uncomfortable thoughts, truths, and trying to examine hard feelings.

Laney and Kim recap Kim and Dice's IGP3 attempt at the 2022 North Central Regionals in Minocqua WI.

Kim & Laney have Collette on the show to talk about her experience coming to Schutzhund later in life, importing a special male dog and working through higher level competition with him. Collette is a candid individual who shares about her lessons learned, being a mom with a career in dogsport, and more.

Laney & Kim speak to Dominic Scarberry. Dom's parents have been in dogsport more than 40 years and it has been a huge part of his life since early childhood. He has recently built a very successful community in Calgary - club @infernocanine Dominic recently achieved with his young dog Bolle - CAN-03 for the 2022 WUSV World Championship in Denmark and CAN-01 Canadian Universal Sieger V4 for the 2023 Universal World Championship in Switzerland. Dominic breeds under Du Feu Ardent with his partner Cass as well as his parents kennel von Lindesfarne.

Laney and Kim follow up on last week and answer more listener questions.

Kim and Laney dive into several topics in a conversational catch all episode. When your résumé is “good enough”, why people hate happy people, and rehoming dogs.

Laney and Kim speak with Alexis Roy, who is Sister's breeder. Alexis has spent more than a decade in Schutzhund and has grown a deeply beloved breeding program surrounding her first female Carma.

Laney & Kim recap the July 2022 Amanda Homan seminar. They also answer several listener questions.

Laney & Kim catch up after some weeks of summer training & grinding.

Laney & Kim recount their experiences at Helper Camp 2022, an event put on to grow Schutzhund helpers in the United States.

Laney & Kim recap the recent club trial where Kim & Dice achieved a 280 IGP2 and Laney & Sissy passed their first BH together.

Kim and Laney catch up after some time off the podcast. Discuss BH prep, new puppy, acid etching garage floor, social contract theory.

Laney & Kim sit down with Emma Murdock to discuss her journey starting a PSA club from scratch. Emma and her dog Riggins just achieved high obedience with 94/100 at their first PSA 1 trial. She has been wildly successful with her pet dog business for years (Walk With Me Ottawa) and is making a big entrance onto the PSA scene.

Seminar recap from the last couple weeks of so. Much. Training. Digging in hard like ouch. Episode photo by Abi Max Photography on FB & IG.

Laney shares takeaways from a recent management course & Kim talks about a farmer's mindset in puppy raising (vs. an astrologist)

Kim and Laney talk about self care as it relates to dog training. This is a grab bag episode w a few other thoughts too (recorded over a few weeks).

Jay Jack guest stars on the podcast. We focus primarily on game play and its ability to change lives. Jay has been affecting the dog community in powerful ways for years. Check out his podcast at GRC Dog Talk.

Sandra King joins Laney and Kim to discuss growing up in the world of Schutzhund in Germany. Sandra was surrounded by the sport and struggled profoundly with the use of aversives. She shares her candid perspective on this experience while also asking tough questions about the future of dog sport. Edit: small correction that per USCA rules there is no requirement for dog to keep eyes on handler during long down.

Laney and Kim talk about animal husbandry particularly as it relates to sport dog handlers / owners. They go down some pet dog rabbit holes but try to tackle the cultural questions in Schutzhund as well.

Kim and Laney speak with Cassie, who took second in the 2021 USCA Nationals with Nemesis von Hanrahaus. Cassie shares her story in Schutzhund, as a competitive softball player in her youth, and now as a talented & driven breeder / dog sport competitor. Cassie is an example of the sort of person we want to encourage. Deeply motivated, intensely curious, looking to the next 50 years of the sport.

Kim & Laney talk about embarrassing yourself, how to be transparent safety, and the definition of nerve in working dogs. It's a good ‘un.

Amanda joins Laney and Kim for a far-reaching discussion. She shares stories from her career, thoughts on effective training, and the sport of Schutzhund as a whole. Amanda is a close friend of the show as Kim's mentor and beloved guest of Kontrolled Chaos Working Dog Club.

Laney & Kim talk about enjoying the training journey… and think about why so many women are drawn to dog sports.

Kim and Laney talk about buying a puppy from someone you know vs. a relative unknown. How to mitigate risk… the attraction of the devil you know vs. the devil you don't.

Laney & Kim discuss conviction. It sounds extreme to distill an episode down to one word, but like, that's what it's about. Conviction and dog training.

Welcome to Heal & Heel, a new podcast on competitive dog training and the lives that happen along the way. In the first episode of our new show, we go through Kim's background. Who is Kim Ward and what are our goals with the new show?

Laney speaks with Sydney, @expeditionego, about her life with her border collie Ego. Sydney grew up in the world of agility and has started a path in the world of breeding as well. Sydney speaks about all the opportunities that have come from running a dog Instagram, what it is like having a dog in college, and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney interviews a dolphin trainer! Walker has worked with big cats, dolphins, and a variety of marine life. He recently moved on to a new role as an aquarist, but is happy to speak at length about marine mammals under human care and the practice of training dolphins. The conversation is riveting, discussing marine animal controversies, little known species of wild cats, and so much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney speaks with Maris Ewing, breeder and lover of German Shepherd Dogs. Maris is an accomplished dog trainer, sport dog handler, pedigree nerd, you name it. She’s an incredible individual with tons of insight - into the GSD as it is meant to be and as it exists today. Take some time out of your day to step into her world - where the shepherd is, and always must be, a working dog. @bauernhofgsd , www.BauerhofGSD.com , Zwinger von dem Bauernhof German Shepherds --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney sits down again with Mary, @caesarthebicolorgsd, to answer listener questions and just hang out. The girls talk about Mary’s dogs, her health journey, her trip to visit her birth mom, and so much more. Tune in to join the sleepover :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Off Leash series finale! Laney speaks with Pascale @solan_the_lundehund about the impact of legislation on dog owners in all facets of life. Rory @dobiesisters, friend of the show, assists the conversation with her legal knowledge as well! The conversation centers around legislation in the US, contrasted to other countries such as Pascale’s current home in Norway. Laws are made about dog ownership, and always changing, so it is worth considering their intention, nature & results --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney’s German Shepherd Dog, Lorelei, just had an arthroscopic elbow surgery to correct bilateral FCP (grade 1 elbow dysplasia). This episode is meant to capture one person’s mindset at a moment in time, as their beloved companion undergoes a serious procedure. Loose, informal, and full of emotion, this episode is raw and uncut. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney speaks with Mandy, @hergiantlove, about respecting the outdoors by following leash laws with her dogs. Mandy is an advocate for “know before you go” and posts leash laws in the captions of her beautiful photos. She offers an interesting perspective as someone who has been involved in the leash law debate for a long time, and someone who has changed her own personal practices as she learns and grows. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney sits down with Kim, co-owner of @bandedpines, an adventure dog gear company. They speak primarily about the responsibilities or lack thereof of influencers, call out culture, and legal vs moral issues. They dive into what it means to hold someone responsible for their actions and if that is ever right to do. Kim shares her growing and changing perspective on off leash dogs, and how the community is thinking on the issue. Check out @bandedpines , @wildpawsdesigns , www.bandedpines.com and www.wildpawsdesigns.com for some products from a company with a strong founder - who can’t keep her mouth shut either! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney sits down for a discussion with Steve @publiclandshateyou and Rory @dobiesisters about off leash dogs. Specifically, they discuss the responsibilities of social media influencers, their thoughts on call out culture, and the events of the past few weeks. The conversation covers a lot of ground when it comes to thinking about how content impacts others. Please refer to @publiclandshateyou for more information on how you can be respectful of public lands, or publiclandshateyou.com . “You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty” - Jessica Mitford (author, journalist, civil rights activist). Photo for episode originally posted by @vanderfool --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney speaks with Abigail, @wildlingwanders, a dog trainer and owner of a high-content wolfdog named Wild. She speaks at length about what it is like living and working with a wolfdog, having raised one to work in the entertainment industry. Abigail discusses the legality of wolfdogs, the realities of owning one, and all the silly wonderful things about them as well. If you’re interested in learning more about Wild and seeing all their hiking adventures together, check out @wildlingwanders on Instagram, the merch store on Etsy at Wild’s Wares, and their Patreon for exclusive content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney sits down with K9 handler Nick to talk about his work as a bedbug detection K9 handler for Bedbug Inspector K9. Nick has tons of stories to share from his early involvement with law enforcement, then moving on to the dog world and eventually training to be a K9 handler. Nick is just one of those people who figures out what he wants and makes it happen, and was such a joy to chat with. Go follow @bbi_detectionk9 to see Birdi in all of her glory- and her fellow k9s at work! BBI-K9 is based in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and more- check out bedbug-inspector.com for more info! Nick’s personal account is @nicho_hamer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Emma Murdock runs a dog training, walking and boarding company in Ottawa, Canada. She built her business from the ground up at 22 years old and continues to be a driven learner. Emma is an avid scholar at workshops round North America and is launching plans to host more at her own facility in Ottawa. Emma has her ear to the pulse of the industry and has so much insight about what it means to live and breathe dog world. Check her out at @walkwithmeottawa, and www.walkwithmeottawa.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney speaks to Nicola, @alwayswalkingdogs, about her incredible life. She discusses growing up in a family that fostered children, being a nationally competitive gymnast, living abroad, the horrific 2011 Christchurch earthquakes in New Zealand, and more. She then goes into detail about her dogs, who are powerful and complex creatures requiring time and management. Bull Arab crosses and American Bulldogs, they work as property and personal guardians and require intentional living. Nicola has so many interesting stories and such unique perspective- and an excellent accent to boot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Maddie, the bad*ss female handler behind @biteydogs, is back. Maddie works as a detection k9 handler in schools, and has two personal sport dogs as well. The dogs bite and so does she. For all the creeps who love scampering around Maddie’s DMs and drool over the chance to hang out with her one day, this is that hangout. This episode goes everywhere and nowhere, and you need to hear it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney interviews Courtney, @leecourtney_, who works as an explosives detection K9 handler and trainer. She shares a ton of insight about the day to day of a canine handler & trainer, and shares stories from her life working with dogs. She comments on a variety of topics and is very candid about the real danger she faces every day. Courtney is a true dog lover who lives an incredible life, working and training dogs who live and breathe their job. Ever wanted to pester the agent at the airport with the detection dog? Now’s your chance to hear from one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney speaks with Jenny @chesneythecorgi about her experience raising Military Working Dog puppies for the Department of Defense in the USA. Jenny shares her story of raising MMontauk and SSamba, two Belgian Malinois. She tells listeners all about what it was like to make this sacrifice for her country, and give these dogs up to do the job they were made for. Jenny also speaks for a short time in the first part of the episode about her personal dogs, a Pembrooke Welsh Corgi and a German Shorthaired Pointer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney does a shorter podcast on two topics. First, she discusses her experience using her GSD as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). Second, she discusses some dog Instagram current events. Specifically, she focuses on individuals who have bred their dogs and shared the process on Instagram- whether purpose-bred litters or accidental litters. Where is the responsibility? Should large accounts educate others? Should people stop criticizing? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laney sits down to talk with her sister, Neve, again! The girls tell some stories, fill in some blanks from the first episode, and do a fun Q&A with the questions podcast listeners sent in. Listen to two sisters just hang out and talk... all kinds of stuff! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app