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Bluesky has gained over 1.25 million new users in the past week, indicating some social media users are changing their habits following the U.S. presidential election. Meanwhile Coinbase BASE chain continues to explode.Guest: Timmu Tõke |  Co-founder and CEO of Ready Player MeCreate Your Avatar Now ➜ https://bit.ly/PlayerZeroAvatars00:00 intro00:05 BASE Activity Exploding00:55 BASE Revenue01:23 Twitter Losing Users02:10 TikTok Leaving Twitter for Bluesky04:24 Paul Not Leaving Twitter Yet04:37 Ready Player Me05:06 Player Zero Platform07:29 ROBLOX $180 Billion Opportunity08:40 Coinbase Listing Meme Coins10:29 $BRETT10:49 Brian Armstrong on Meme Coins11:44 Jesse Pollak on BASE Growth13:03 Avatars on BASE15:07 Meta Avatars17:06 Tim Sweeney on Interoperability18:32 When will we see mainstream?19:34 PlayerZero NFT Drop Coming20:23 Avalanche L1 Integration21:59 Readyverse23:21 outro#Crypto #nft  #coinbase~BASE Explosion As Users Flee Twitter?

In dieser Folge sprechen Bettina Bannes-Grewe und Christiane Jung über ihre praktischen Erfahrungen mit seltenen bzw. exotischen Hunderassen. Ist der Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog wirklich so schwer zu erziehen wie sein Ruf es vermuten lässt? Welche Hunderasse ist leicht erziehbar und ein echter Geheimtipp? Wie sieht es um die Gesundheit vom Shar Pei aus und ist mit dem Einzug eines Akita, wirklich ein treuer Begleiter „wie ein Hachiko“ zu erwarten?

In this episode we chat to the Basenji team regarding our new .BENJI TLD!

Andrew Tate is joining crypto and he announced he's launching his own coin! Make sure to watch this show live for a massive meme coin giveaway and for early info about Top G's new token! Don't miss out on this move!! - - -

Coinbase is getting ready to unleash major updates to its ecosystem that may boost meme coins to new heights.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 Intro00:20 Sponsor: Tangem01:00 VanEck on Layer 2s02:25 Base growth03:00 BASE Scaling04:25 What is OnChain Summer?05:02 Wen is Onchain summer 2?06:00 Layer3s on BASE06:55 Degen08:00 Benji08:52 Mochi09:30 BASE Smart Wallet11:00 CFTC12:27 SUI Playtron13:45 Outro#Crypto #Ethereum #bitcoin~Coinbase Will Boost Meme Coin Rally

Join host Nicole Forto as she presents the breed of the wee: Basenji   7 Essential Things Every Dog Owner Should Know: Http://ak.dog/7tips 100 Dog Training Tips: Http://ak.dog/100tips Wilderness Athlete: Code DogWorks for 10% OFF Connect Podcast: https://dogworksradio.com Work with us: Https://firstpaw.media  Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/firstpawmedia Dog Training: https://ak.dog/offer  Become a Member of our Pack! Podcaster? Consider Riverside.FM

A Daily Gift of Hope Part 2 Donna Guary is an Air Force Veteran, a Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and member of the National Women in Agriculture Association. Also a children's book author, Donna's first two books in the Veggie Stories series are “Broccoli! It's My Favorite Vegetable” and “Where is the World Does Broccoli Come From?” Both are available on Amazon. Broccoli It's My Favorite Vegetable https://amzn.to/3NwCmKe Where in the World Does Broccoli Come From? https://amzn.to/4aftAKa Denise Herndon Harvey is a best-selling author, Speaker, Transformation Coach, and Voice Actor. Denise is a Liberty University graduate with an MA in Human Service Counseling Family Advocacy. BS in Psychology – Christian Counseling, BS in Psychology – CrisisCounseling, a minor in Biblical Studies, and a Certified Life Coach  https://www.deniseharvey.com/ Kathleen O'Keefe Kanavos is a three-time Breast Cancer Survivor seen on Dr. Oz, The DOCTORS, NBC, CBS. She's a Video Podcaster, Columnist, WEBE Books Publisher, and award-winning Author/Lecturer who promotes patient advocacy and connecting with Inner-guidance through Dreams for success in health, wealth, and relationships. Learn more  https://www.kathleenokeefekanavos.com/  Gloria Sloan is CEO of Personal Dynamics, Inc., She is an author, professional certified life coach, and strategist. She has a passion for helping people to achieve their goals and find greater joy through self-discovery and using essential life skills. Her work focuses on transformation, ethical principles, empowerment, and personal development.  https://gloriasloan.com/ Kimberly Rinaldi, success coach, hypnotherapist, speaker, author, psychic-medium and radio show host, guides you through Lessons in Joyful Living. Because the secret to life itself is JOY. You'll connect with your intuition, self-healing, Divine intervention, miraculous outcomes and so much more. Join her for online events live from Southern California where she shares space with Mr. Rinaldi and their Basenji boy Jake. http://kimberlyrinaldi.com/ Tammy Hader is known as the bashful storyteller, Tammy authored Walking Old Roads: A Memoir of Kindness Rediscovered https://amzn.to/47cdnmq  and she is working on the second book of her memoir series. She is an essay writer at BizCatalyst360, WebMD, Medium, the National Association of Baby Boomer Women, and Inspirations for Better Living.  https://www.tammyhader.com/ Brooke Peterson, an 'Agent for Change' in her eighth decade, says, "It's never too late to rejuvenate!" Searching for alternative solutions for health issues led her into a world of freedom and helping others create new paths to health in network marketing for over five decades. She now lives a life filled with passion, health, and excitement. Beth Goodman, Dr. is a Visionary, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Breast Cancer SurTHRIVER, and life Advancement Coach. Her mission is to cultivate confidence in women to accept themselves in God's image. She believes that confidence should not be a difficult goal but a fundamental aspect of everyday life. Johnny Tan is an Experiential Keynote Speaker, Executive Career and Life Coach, Mentor, Multi-Award-Winning and Bestselling Author, Talk Show Host, Social Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of From My Mama's Kitchen®, and Words Have Power store, Publisher of “Inspirations for Better Living” digital magazine, and a REIKI Master Teacher and Healer. Mark Nelson O'Brien is the principal of O'Brien Communications Group https://obriencg.com/  a B2B brand-management and marketing firm he founded in 2004. He's also the co-founder and President of EinSource. And he's a lifelong writer. You can see all of his published work on Amazon. Random Thoughts https://amzn.to/4azLeZe Brenda Warren, The Soulutionist, is a Retired Marine with over three decades of experience in leadership, self-care, spiritual growth, and cultivating healthy relationships. Three-time best-selling author, pattern for living, and self-publishing coach. Brenda has helped countless individuals transform their lives using her innovative TAPIN Method™ (Transformation Announce Prepare Imagine Nurture). https://linktr.ee/brendathesoulutionist Robyn Drothler, MED CCC-SLP, author of ABCs of Speech, is the owner of Advantage Speech Therapy Services, a mobile-based speech therapy company in the Milton, Ga area - EST in 2004. She works 1:1 with children of varying diagnoses to help them learn to communicate. https://advantagespeech.com/author/robyn-drothler/ Bonita Joy bring the experience of joy to your events through speaking and emceeing. Her witty ventriloquism puppets pop up to surprise and delight your attendees. Her forthcoming book is “Tickle Their Funny Bone: Use Humor to Polish Your Presentations.” For a complimentary Humor Journal go to https://joy.funandfunnier.com  BonitaJoySpeaker@gmail.com Katerina Pappas was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Athens, Greece. She is a licensed attorney, author, and soon to be kundalini yoga instructor. Her passions are cooking, writing children's books, and long impromptu walks. Her dream is to help others re-awaken the divine wisdom of their bodies. Video Version: https://youtu.be/FBLCax2d1HE?si=vn4_jN3zxSRVBrUA Call in with a comment or Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656 ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand. or write a question on YouTube during Show Learn more about Teresa here: https://www.webebookspublishing.com    http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

Rafael Esteban es el veterinario de cabecera de Fin de Semana y explica algunas curiosidades de nuestras mascotasComo cada sábado, en Fin de Semana dedicamos un espacio a nuestros peludos. Esas mascotas que nos acompañan cada día y de las que nos habla Rafael Esteban, médico veterinario desde hace más de diez años. ¿Sabías que la raza de perro más inteligente es el Border Collie? En los test internacionales este perro pastor, originario de Escocia, puntúa como uno de los más listos, seguido muy de cerca por el Pastor Belga de Malinois. En el otro extremo, en el de los perros con menor inteligencia, están entre otros el Bulldog y el Basset Hound, que son los que más repetición de órdenes necesitan para aprender algo. Hay algo que estas razas mencionadas tienen en común y es que utilizan el ladrido (entre otras cosas) como medio para comunicarse. No es el caso de la siguiente raza que ha comentado Rafael Esteban: estos animales no ladran, sino que emiten un sonido similar a un aullido que muchos expertos han calificado de 'canto tirolés'. Se trata de la raza Basenji, una de las más antiguas de la historia. El colaborador de Fin de Semana ha desvelado otras curiosidades de nuestros peludos, por ejemplo: ¿Sabías que sudan de forma diferente a...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mereki over Zoom video!Australian/English savant of purposeful pop Mereki releases her debut solo album Death of a Cloud. Created over seven years and three continents, in collaboration with a roster of the artists Mereki trusted most to bring this deeply personal and intuitively conceived material to life, the album is a look into the joy and difficulty of self-realization and finding the universe within, expressing this journey through music – Stream.The album release comes along with the news of Mereki signing with BMG. Proving her success as an independent artist, her progress will be furthered through the creative efforts of BMG along with her own label BunBun Records.Leading up to her album release, Mereki put out the singles “Presence” and “Twin Flame.” The creation of “Presence” stemmed from Mereki getting inspired by the guitars reverberating through the walls while in a writing room above the studio where Dhani Harrison and Graham Coxon of Blur were recording. After she began singing a melody that became the first verse, she shared it with Harrison, and then the two were motivated to work together to complete Mereki's composition. “Twin Flame” sentimentally arrived the same week as Valentine's Day as a hymn to kindred spirits.Her singles were met with praise from the likes of Notion, Beats Per Minute, Soundazed and Mundane Mag, as well as editorial support from Spotify's infamous Lorem playlist, making the artist's return her strongest streaming to date.At the end of 2022, Mereki and her Be Kind charity partnered with the Happy Baby Community for a Presents for Presence holiday fundraiser. The campaign helped raise money, awareness, and much needed supplies for asylum-seeking new mothers and their babies. Happy Baby Community provides a holistic approach to healing which includes long term support for both mothers and children.ABOUT MEREKI:Indie Australian/English artist Mereki creates pop with a purpose – vibrant musical worlds that share messages of transcendence and healing without sacrificing the fun. Now based in the UK, she first moved from her native Australia to the USA where she quickly found a home in the spiritually minded creative community of the east side of Los Angeles, collaborating with an impressive collection of producers, writers, and musicians as she refined her song writing and voice, laying the foundations for what was to come.Mereki began writing and releasing music with esteemed writers & producers Dan Nigro (Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, Caroline Polachek) and Justin Raisen (Charli XCX, Sky Ferreira). GRAMMY-nominated superstar producer Ariel Rechtshaid (HAIM, Vampire Weekend, Madonna, Adele) spotted her talent, prompting their collaboration, “Golden Boy”, recorded by fellow Australian icon Kylie Minogue. She scored writing credits with Phantogram and Atrak, and guest artist and co-writer credit on tracks with Dhani Harrison, Goldroom, Basenji, Flight Facilities and Holychild. While fronting Goldroom, she performed everywhere from middle America to NYC to Bogotá, Colombia, before going on to perform with electronic act Flight Facilities as their featured vocalist on the duo's sold out North American tour.Kindness and magic are at the backbone of everything Mereki aims to be and be around in her music and in her life. She finds expression for her message in many creative outlets. In addition to music, she is also working on a record label, a children's book, a book of poetry and a collection of portrait photography. In 2016, Mereki created Mereki's Clubhouse, a pop-up event platform with a focus on kindness and creating spaces to give a voice to up-and-coming female artists. The Clubhouse motto “Be Kind” grew into a non-profit organization of the same name.Through all her work with and for others, Mereki found time to create her own music. Her debut solo single, “Blue Lake”, was released to critical acclaim from the likes of Spin, Nylon and Flood Magazine. After enduring some personal tragedy and heartbreak, she found catharsis in a brief foray into high-energy punk rock, releasing a few singles that landed her music in a Victoria's Secret commercial. In 2017, Mereki returned to the essence of who she truly is with the release of the Beach EP. The songs on Beach have Mereki's signature style, a distinctly pop-feel with positive messaging, while tracks like “Spiritual”, “French Kissing” and “Got It All” also hold an ethereal, dreamy quality.Mereki's return to music marks what has already been an extraordinary year for her, including her UK live debut at the legendary Glastonbury Festival 2022, alongside appearances at a host of UK festivals and headlining shows in London.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Mereki #DeathOfACloud #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4972373/advertisement

The best age to start dog training classes is a common question among dog owners. The answer to this question depends on several factors, including the breed of the dog, the owner's goals, and the dog's individual temperament.In general, puppies can start attending training classes as early as 8 weeks old, but it's important to ensure that they have received their first round of vaccinations before attending classes. Puppies have a shorter attention span and are more easily distracted, so training sessions should be kept short and focused on positive reinforcement techniques.The optimal time to start training is between 3 and 6 months of age when the dog is still in the critical socialization period. During this time, puppies are more receptive to learning and can easily form positive associations with new experiences, people, and other animals. Puppies can learn basic commands such as sit, stay, and come, as well as how to walk on a leash.However, for some breeds, such as the Basenji and Afghan Hound, which are known for their independent nature, it may be better to start training at a slightly older age. Similarly, dogs with a history of abuse or neglect may require specialized training techniques and should be evaluated by a professional trainer before beginning any classes.It's important to note that training is an ongoing process, and dogs of any age can benefit from training classes. Older dogs can still learn new behaviors, and training can help prevent behavior problems such as aggression and anxiety.When choosing a training class, it's important to look for a qualified and experienced trainer who uses positive reinforcement techniques. Training should be fun and rewarding for both the dog and the owner.In conclusion, the best age to start dog training classes will depend on the individual dog and their unique needs. Puppies can start attending classes as early as 8 weeks old, but the optimal time to start training is between 3 and 6 months of age. However, training is an ongoing process, and dogs of any age can benefit from training classes.Further reading Best Online Dog Training Courses in 2023 review here: http://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/best-online-dog-training-courses

In this episode, Viviane Arzoumanian (CDBC, CPDT-KA, CBATI, PMCT2, Licensed Family Dog Mediator - Training) drops nuggets of wisdom to help dog behavior professionals coach their clients through the toughest cases. How Viviane communicates with her clients is a professional standard we should all strive for to truly help families and their hard-to-live with (but hopelessly loveable) pets. We discuss:Preparing yourself for emotional clients.Connecting with the human end of the leash.Focusing on the human-canine relationship. Humane behavioral euthanasia. Teaching clients their dog's perspective.Viviane's bio:LICENSED FAMILY DOG MEDIATOR - TRAININGCDBCCPDT-KACBATIPMCT2Viviane has been training dogs and conducting behavior consultations since 2005. She is your guide in all things having to do with dogs, whether you are an animal professional or a family guardian. Viviane is a networker and values collaborating with other animal professionals in order to best serve her clients and colleagues. If she doesn't have a resource you need, she will use her ever expanding network to find it for you.Coaching humans has always been Viviane's strength and joy. In recent years she has increased her focus on the human side of dog training and behavior. She offers coaching and guidance in an atmosphere of acceptance and safety.Her clients include a range of other professionals needing resources or a sounding board for finding new or tried & true ideas for puzzling or difficult cases.Viviane is a resource for pet parents who are struggling with difficult decisions, or not sure they are on the right track with their dogs. She is available for a full range of conversations including case review, referral to other professionals, all the way to discussion of quality of life for humans and canines living together. This includes discussion of humane euthanasia due to age, illness or behavioral concerns. She still sees dogs and their families for the full range of needs from puppyhood to old age on a case by case basis. Viviane has been educated by thousands of clients and their dogs, and she learns something new every day!She wants to give special mention to her personal passed dogs, Taki, Shadow, Toby, Pasha, and Greta. Her current dogs are 12 year old Willow, a Staffy, Shiba Inu, Basenji mix and 5 year old Mimi a Lagotto Romagnolo.Links:Pumpkin Pups Dog TrainingPumpkin Pups Membership Learning ProgramContact for clients about training offeringsInformation and contact for coaching services: pumpkinpups@gmail.com Ask the Trainer - Always Free every Saturday except some Holiday weekends: Private Pumpkin Pups FB groupTheme music composed and performed by Andy SellsContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

Auch wenn Sabine eine klassische Ausbildung im Ballett genossen hat und in Südkorea Assistentin eines Zauberers war, erzählt sie Oliver von ihrem Leben mit Mann und (bald) zwei Hunden in Österreich. Aktiv ist sie auch nach der Ballett-Karriere noch in verschiedene Tanz-Genres und durch ihren Basenji Hund, der wie ein Windhund gerne rennt. Sie beschreibt allerdings auch ihre Liebe zu K-Pop, Videospielen und dem Zeichnen. Die farbenfrohe Controllerin liebt den kreativen Tanz mit Zahlen genauso wie die detaillierte Analyse komplexer Kundenanforderungen. Die Österreicherin bringt den bekannten Wiener Schmäh mit ins Team. Entspannung findet sie in ihrer Freizeit am Hoop und bei der Luftakrobatik. Was du in dieser Folge erfährst: - Wie wird man professionelle Balletttänzerin? - Wer schaut sich in Südkorea Zauber-Shows an? - Was sind Eigenarten der Hunderassen Basenji und Mini American Shepard - Was ist eigentlich K-Pop? - Wie traurig kann die Hintergrundgeschichte eines Pokémon sein?

Lexman Artificial interviews philosopher and social critic Peter Singer about the impact of dog breeds on society and the intersections between ethics and animal welfare.

This week Anna is joined by Bill Lambert from The Kennel Club talking about London's biggest dog event - Discover Dogs 15-16 October at the Excel Centre. It's a doggy dream day out for all dog lovers, especially those aspiring to bring a dog into your life. As a fun weekend highlighting a host of dog activities like Agility,  we chat about how over 150 dog breeds will be showcased by their officiados, experts in every breed. It gives people the chance to get up close to the dogs they may have thought would be a perfect match. But may realise that a bark-less Basenji may be more suitable for their experience and lifestyle than a Bassett Hound. There's the return of the hugely popular ‘Cuddle Corner', which allows visitors to relax, and de-stress by stroking a host of different puppies and dogs. Apart from an opportunity to enjoy retail therapy galore, there's a chance to listen to experts, and watch Medical Detection Dogs in action. Plus there's the penultimate Scruffts competition, with the finale at Crufts in March 2023. And for those football fans there's the Woofball world Cup where Barkelona and Woof Hound United compete in the main arena. There's also plenty on the British Vulnerable Breeds, those that for some odd reason have fallen out of popularity. That includes A DOG'S LIFE co-host, Mr Binks, an English Toy Terrier, who is technically more rare than a giant panda!Find out more at discoverdogs.org.ukInstagram @thekennelclubukJoin the Dog's Life Club on Patreon. Help support the show and get extra goodies. Just go to Patreon.com/adogslifeCheck out Paleo Ridge. If you want to switch to raw, we suggest you start there!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Bonusová část je k dispozici na Herohero.Malí elegantní psi původem z Afriky s pověstí těch, kteří neštěkají. To je plemeno basenji, které je zároveň možná jedním z nejstarších plemen vůbec a tak je nad slunce jasné, že tahle epizoda je zase plná spousty zajímavostí.Hostem byla Irena Peštová, majitelka chovatelské stanice Asthenia a poradkyně chovu Basenji Klub Bohemia.Líbí se vám podcasty Pejskárium® a chcete je mít k dispozici ještě dříve včetně bonusů? Přidejte se do Pejskárium fanklubu na Herohero! To je česká platforma, díky které můžete v ceně jednoho kafíčka měsíčně podpořit moji tvorbu a vznik dalších dílů tohoto podcastu. Na oplátku dostanete vstup do kompletního archivu bonusových materiálů a spoustu dalších výhod :-).Jestli vás zajímá víc podobných příspěvků, článků a tipů do života se psem, budu se na vás těšit na www.pejskarium.cz!Za střih a úpravu podcastu děkuji Terezce, která stojí za projektem "Kreativní brejloun",  její krásné psí ilustrace najdete na Instagramu.Podcast můžete v aplikaci Apple podcasts během pár vteřin ohodnotit a dát mi tak zpětnou vazbu, zda se vám rozhovory líbí.Poznámka pod čarou: Rozhovory v podcastech reprezentují také osobní názory hosta, které se vždy nemusí shodovat s tím, co šířím sama za sebe v rámci svých dalších kanálů. 

Which pooch doesn't bark, but yodels instead? Which dog is nocturnal by nature? Which breed did John D Rockefeller use as a guard dog on his estate? Which little dog may have been the companion of pirates? Find out the answers on this episode of Dogs 101, where we'll meet the Basenji, Bullmastiff, Shetland Sheepdog, Coton de Tulear, Great Pyrenees, and the American Eskimo. For even more dog content, stream full episodes of Dogs 101 on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/dogs101 to start your free trial today. Terms apply.

Wieviel Humor verträgt Jesus Christus? Was hält der Hundeprofi von veganem Hundefutter und was sagt die Wissenschaft zum Thema? Außerdem: Warum Ritter auf sehr kleinen Ponies unterwegs waren, über gute und schlechte Ritterrüstungen und neue kranke Ideen aus der Rubrik DDDKNB. Im Rasseportrait: der Basenji. Links: App zum Sparen: https://www.dailybudget.de/ Podcastpreis:https://www.deutscher-podcastpreis.de/podcasts/tierisch-menschlich-der-podcast-mit-hundeprofi-martin-ruetter-und-katharina-adick/DDDHNB See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 18 - Basenji This ancient breed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is easily recognizeable. It is barkless but that doesn't mean that it is mute, they make a variety of vocalizations.  For more information, please visit: www.alc.org and www.basenji.org  

Joyful Living with Kimberly Rinaldi  Kimberly Rinaldi Bio: Speaker, Author and Radio Show Host, Kimberly Rinaldi shares her decades of experience as a Certified Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, EFT, NLP, Success Coaching, Reiki and other healing modalities. In the spirit of empowerment she provides you with tools you can use for a lifetime.  After creating a highly successful private coaching practice, she now teaches Lessons in Joyful Living through her radio show on the Lessons in Joyful Living Radio Network.  With millions of monthly listeners, Kimberly, her guests and her team of hosts are touching and empowering others, proving you can break through any and all barriers.  Having come from a background that included domestic violence, childhood abuse, substance abuse and self abuse; Kimberly found she was consistently making poor choices. Essentially, she was reliving the trauma and drama she had experienced growing up.  Then at 28, re-cently married, job change, new home purchased and major health challenges (4 of the top 10 life stressors!) Kimberly realized she didn't want to live that way anymore – stressed, hurting, angry and feeling the burden of shame and guilt of her past and her choices, she realized she wanted to be happy.  Even more so, she wanted to be joyful! She applied the tools, skills and trainings she had mastered and made the decision to heal her life.  Kimberly ultimately believes there is a lesson in everything and when you can “Bless the Lesson” you have found the healing. You are not your past and you have the ability to be better than where you come from.  Her passion for helping others heal and find joy in their lives is evidenced in her commitment to sharing all that she has learned and experienced through her own healing process.  For these reasons Kimberly launched  LIJL as a radio network in August of 2014 bring voice, vision, gifts and lessons to others - she states “Finding your Lesson in Joyful Living is only half of the equation, sharing it with others is truly why you're here.” She currently lives in Whittier, California with Mr. Rinaldi, Basenji and Ragdoll fur-babbies.  She enjoys yoga, reading and travel.  When home, you'll likely find her hanging out in her gardens.  Most importantly, she balances her busy life by living and teaching others to Live-Joy-Fully! Video Version https://youtu.be/7aWPdfbNLyI Call in with a comment or Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656 ID: 8836953587 press #. To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand. Or click YouTube icon to write a question Learn more about Teresa here: www.webebookspublishing.com

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 235, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Moroccan 'Round The Clock 1: It's Morocco's largest city and chief seaport, sweetheart. Casablanca. 2: Shortly after independence in 1956, Mohammed V changed his title from sultan to this. king. 3: A proposed 10-mile tunnel to be built between Morocco and this country would directly link Africa and Europe. Spain. 4: FDR met with this leader in Morocco for 10 days in 1943. Winston Churchill (in Casablanca). 5: At about 14,000 feet, the highest peak in this mountain chain is Morocco's Mount Toubkal. Atlas Mountains. Round 2. Category: We're No. 1 1: The first act to appear on "Soul Train" was this woman and her Pips. Gladys Knight. 2: The U.S., the top maker of french fries, sends 48.5% of exports to this country; you want fries with that sushi?. Japan. 3: Nicaragua was the first country to ratify this charter in 1945; the U.S. took another 3 weeks. U.N. Charter. 4: This U.S. state is no. 1 in the number of marriages and Girl Scouts. California. 5: Donovan Bailey is considered the fastest man on Earth for running this distance in 9.84 seconds. the 100 meters. Round 3. Category: City Foods 1: A marinated flank steak: blank broil. London. 2: An apple: blank beauty. Rome. 3: Veggie that's really a sunflower variety: blank artichoke. Jerusalem. 4: A moist 3-layer cake:Lord or Lady blank . Baltimore. 5: A member of the Butterhead family: blank lettuce. Boston. Round 4. Category: All About Animals 1: This large predator's name is from the Spanish "el lagarto", or the lizard. alligator. 2: You might find this horned mammal of the genus Capra on a farm. a goat. 3: To keep things quiet around the house, get a Goliath frog (it doesn't croak) and a Basenji, one of these. (barkless) dog. 4: Humans and this "armored" mammal are among the only known animals that carry the bacterium that causes leprosy. armadillos. 5: These on the water buffalo may be 5 feet long and are the longest on any cattle breed. horns. Round 5. Category: Military Astrology 1: Cancerians might feel like marching sideways because Cancer is the sign of this animal. crab. 2: General Patton had a "stinging" slap, so you can figure out that this was his sign. Scorpio. 3: Harsh criticism is characteristic of this "chaste" sign (Hmm...maybe your drill sergeant was born under it). Virgo. 4: Admiral George Dewey was born under this sign, but we bet no one dared call him an "old goat". Capricorn. 5: Purple is a harmonious color for this "centaur" sign, so a purple uniform would look great on you. Sagittarius. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Hello, listeners! This week Wesley is talking all about the ancient African dog, the Basenji! There was a ton of history to this one, and we hope you enjoy this week's episode. Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favorite podcast directory! Thanks for listening! © 2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC Visit our website! Support us on Patreon We research and fact-check every show. See our Bibliographies here! Listen to our other Podcasts! Email us your dog photos! wgad@arcadiapodcastnetwork.com EPISODE LINKS Basenji Slideshow Basenji Club of America AKC Page

Ce podcast est dédié à la race de chien Basenji connu également sous le nom de Terrier Nyam-Nyam et Terrier du Congo. Découvrez son histoire, sa personnalité, ses besoins en exercice, son dressage et conseils de dressage et bien plus encore !

Well, we thought we were going to talk about a random bobcat attack and instead did a pivot to discussing My Little Pony fans, monkey testing, shots being fired at the National Guard, a crazy knock-out, and removing Maxine Waters from congress. Still some good discussion, Facebook blocking the stream for a song we didn’t play, and complaints about getting too much sun. You know… a normal week for us. If you like the music check out the artist here: theearthonfireIntro song links: Spotify Apple MusicPlease subscribe to us on YouTube and Rumble to watch videos after they are published.Follow us on Instagram for random funny picsFollow us on Facebook to get notified of LIVE! episode recordings and to join the chat!Links discussed in episode:Watch YouTuber Jake Paul Win With A First-Round Knockout Blow, In Just His Third Pro FightFirst-ever human-monkey hybrid created in ‘chimera’ embryo experimentTrump calls Afghanistan withdrawal 'a wonderful and positive thing to do' and criticizes Biden's timelineImpeach and remove Maxine WatersShots Fired at National Guard Troops in Minneapolis; 2 InjuredSuspected FedEx shooter was part of My Little Pony 'brony' subcultureI Am Legend (2007) Ending vs Alternate EndingTwo die after Tesla 'on auto-pilot with no one driving' crashesTIL:TIL Spiders Eat Up to 800 Million Tons of Prey Each Year, nearly twice the amount by weight of meat humans consume each year.TIL that Spanish scientists have developed a 3D bioprinter which can print sheets of functional human skin for use in research or even transplantsTIL of Basenji dogs, a dog breed that doesn't bark.TIL that Facebook conducted a study where they intentionally manipulated almost 700,000 users’ emotions without their knowledge or permissionTIL According to a survey, 43% of American Cardiologists are overweight to obese.TIL about Dina Sanichar the true inspiration behind'The Jungle Book'. Found by some hunters in a cave in Bulanshahr, India, Dina was a feral child raised by wolves. Forced to live in a human society for 20 years: couldn't learn how to walk or talk but got addicted to smoking and died of tuberculosisShower Thoughts:One of the greatest luxuries in life is the ability to sleep in without setting an alarm.In the near future “automatic” or “manual” will refer to a car’s steering and not its transmission.The Amish claim to use no electricity and yet they used their brain to come up with that ruleWe really take for granted how much our tongue by itself doesn’t get bitten more oftenAlready rich people seem to get lots of things for free while the people who aren't rich or are poor and are in actual need dont.A lot of people want kids, but don't want to be parents.Batteries are pre-paid electricity"Short" is used for both vertical and horizontal scale, but "long" and "tall" are only used for oneThe age old question "Would you rather fight one hundred duck sized horses or one horse sized duck?" is an easy question. According to the square cube law, the horse sized duck would have its legs broken from the immense weight.

Thank you for tuning in to the RAD Prodcast, Episode 155! Next week is Spring Break, and while you’ll be without a fresh episode of the Prodcast for another week, I wanted to leave off on a positive, uplifting note in this episode.If you’ve been following along with the Prodcast in 2021, you’re aware of the life changes that I have been going through. While divorce, separation and mindfulness of mental health have been a major focus, it has created an open forum of truth. Your truth. My truth. Being able to live in truth has granted access to some amazing connections, encounters and new friendships to occur (as well as fostering relationships with old friends). What’s more is that my situation seems to be resonating with so many people who are either going through similar circumstances or have gone through them in the past. I’m getting all of your messages and emails, and I am eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and support. You all play a role in the healing I am going through now. I wouldn’t want it any other way.It is rare when you meet someone whom you hit it off, right away. Almost like you have known this person in a past life. This very thing happened to me recently, and the individual and the chance meeting at a dog park ended up being instrumental in reminding me that we are all worthy of friendship with good people who want nothing more than to share their energy with you. This individual is a graphic artist, co-host of a brand new podcast centered around astrology, spiritual pioneer, an all around beautiful soul, and owner of an adorable Basenji puppy named BB. Introducing a perfect stranger, Shawheen Khorshidian.If this pandemic has taught me one thing, it is that you are not immune to losing your social skills due to lack of human interaction. I decided to subject Shawheen to being a guest on the Prodcast as part of our first conversation after meeting at a dog park weeks ago. Witness how graceful Shawheen is as I struggle to maintain focus due to my awkwardness.

Thank you for tuning in to the RAD Prodcast, Episode 155! Next week is Spring Break, and while you'll be without a fresh episode of the Prodcast for another week, I wanted to leave off on a positive, uplifting note in this episode.If you've been following along with the Prodcast in 2021, you're aware of the life changes that I have been going through. While divorce, separation and mindfulness of mental health have been a major focus, it has created an open forum of truth. Your truth. My truth. Being able to live in truth has granted access to some amazing connections, encounters and new friendships to occur (as well as fostering relationships with old friends). What's more is that my situation seems to be resonating with so many people who are either going through similar circumstances or have gone through them in the past. I'm getting all of your messages and emails, and I am eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and support. You all play a role in the healing I am going through now. I wouldn't want it any other way.It is rare when you meet someone whom you hit it off, right away. Almost like you have known this person in a past life. This very thing happened to me recently, and the individual and the chance meeting at a dog park ended up being instrumental in reminding me that we are all worthy of friendship with good people who want nothing more than to share their energy with you. This individual is a graphic artist, co-host of a brand new podcast centered around astrology, spiritual pioneer, an all around beautiful soul, and owner of an adorable Basenji puppy named BB. Introducing a perfect stranger, Shawheen Khorshidian.If this pandemic has taught me one thing, it is that you are not immune to losing your social skills due to lack of human interaction. I decided to subject Shawheen to being a guest on the Prodcast as part of our first conversation after meeting at a dog park weeks ago. Witness how graceful Shawheen is as I struggle to maintain focus due to my awkwardness.

Beth and Jen discover the origins of the Basenji, and discuss how to identify if a rescue organization is reputable.Sources:https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/basenji/https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/basenji#/slide/1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basenjihttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71941/10-super-smart-facts-about-basenjishttps://medium.com/@satishyadav_10358/5-amazing-facts-about-basenjis-d392eb159cf4https://kingsbrookvet.com/blog/fun-basenji-facts/https://www.reeldogs.com/basenji/https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.huffpost.com/entry/how-can-you-tell-if-a-pet-rescue-group-is-legit_n_5acf9e3de4b0edca2cb7b4be/amp Instagram Accounts We Love:@_benjithebasenji_ @the_basenji_sansa@basenji-JAX@loki_the basenjiRescues We Love:America's Basenji & Shiba Inu Rescue https://basenjishiba.comThey are a rescue for the African Basenji and Shiba Inu. Their dogs come from shelters, owner surrender or are found abandoned. They accept elderly, medical needs and dogs with issues such as fear biting and not properly socialized. Those who can be treated are placed in a home.  They have several permanent residents due to behavioral or health issues. In addition, they provide counseling to current owners and education regarding training and behavioral issues, as well as other resources to keep those dogs with their owners and prevent owner surrender. They cover Midwest and Mid-South states mid-South states and are located in Indianapolis Indiana. Basenji Club of America Rescue Directoryhttps://www.basenji.org/index.php/about-basenjis/rescue-informationBasenji Rescue & Transport, Inc. - https://www.basenjirescue.org/Their mission is to to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs of the Basenji breed; to educate and support owners, potential adopters, and admirers of the breed; to rescue and foster Basenjis in safe and nurturing environments; to provide the care that each dog needs; and to work hard to educate ourselves so that we can confidently place adoptable dogs in the best homes possible for a happy and harmonious outcome. And they operate in the US and Canada.

Overflowing with gratefulness in the New Year. Connection, family, music, activism. Sobered by grief for 1000s of lives lost each day. Theme this year: Trust. Read, listen, or watch this episode. Blog subscribers: Listen to the podcast here. Scroll down through show notes to read the post. Subscribe to Health Hats, the Podcast, on your favorite podcast player Please support my podcast. CONTRIBUTE HERE Episode Notes Prefer to read, experience impaired hearing or deafness? Find FULL TRANSCRIPT at the end of the other show notes or download the printable transcript here Please comments and ask questions at the comment section at the bottom of the show notes on LinkedIn via email DM on Instagram or Twitter to @healthhats Credits Music by permission from Joey van Leeuwen, Boston Drummer, Composer, Arranger Web/social media coach, Kayla Nelson Sponsored by Abridge Thanks to these fine people who inspired me for this episode: You, you, and you Links Watch the podcast video here with music Podcasting cronies - Have a Listen Steve Heatherington Alpaca Tribe (Wales), Curtis Cates Between the Lines (Germany), Ame Sanders State of Inclusion, Amanda Blodgett Miss Panda Chinese, Tania Marien Talaterra Heidi Frei Single Soul Circle, Jane Beddall Crafting Solutions to Conflict, Fred Gutierrez Home Owners’ Institute,  Catherine Lynch Next Level Parenting Alice Merry Feminist Finance (Peru), Matt Neil The Good Humans Show, Bob Buckley Twelve Scholars (England), and Dafna Gold Melchior Remotely Effective (Israel) Related podcasts and blogs https://www.health-hats.com/covid-19-people-living-safely/ https://www.health-hats.com/person-first-safe-living-in-a-pandemic-1/ https://www.health-hats.com/pod103/   About the Show Welcome to Health Hats, learning on the journey toward best health. I am Danny van Leeuwen, a two-legged, old, cisgender, white man with privilege, living in a food oasis, who can afford many hats and knows a little about a lot of healthcare and a lot about very little. Most people wear hats one at a time, but I wear them all at once. We will listen and learn about what it takes to adjust to life's realities in the awesome circus of healthcare. Let's make some sense of all this. To subscribe go to https://www.health-hats.com/ Creative Commons Licensing The material found on this website created by me is Open Source and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution. Anyone may use the material (written, audio, or video) freely at no charge. Please cite the source as: ‘From Danny van Leeuwen, Health Hats. (including the link to my website). I welcome edits and improvements. Please let me know. danny@health-hats.com. The material on this site created by others is theirs and use follows their guidelines. The Show A New Year with overflowing gratefulness. I’m grateful for my honey of 48 years. We still enjoy the time we have together. Ann went per diem as an occupational therapist. No return until we’re both vaccinated. We adopted a dog, JoJo, a rescue Basenji mix. He’s a 25-pound lap dog, part cat – possibly my mother reincarnated – an insatiable seeker of attention and considerable fear of being left out - sweet and loving, a substantial addition to our family and another living being in our flat. We miss visitors terribly. I’m playing my sax more than ever. Weekly lessons since March, studying with Jeff Harrington, sax professor at the Berkeley College of Music. We’ve been working together for ten years—fantastic coach and cheerleader. I’m still playing regularly with Lechuga Fresca, a Latin Band, despite the pandemic.  Here’s a link to some of our rehearsals (outside on our patio at a respectful distance). You’ll hear some of the tunes as background in this episode—a warm and appreciative group.  This fulfills an item on my bucket list to play in a horn section. What a hoot.

Overflowing with gratefulness in the New Year. Connection, family, music, activism. Sobered by grief for 1000s of lives lost each day. Theme this year: Trust. Read, listen, or watch this episode. Blog subscribers: Listen to the podcast here. Scroll down through show notes to read the post. Subscribe to Health Hats, the Podcast, on your favorite podcast player Please support my podcast. CONTRIBUTE HERE Episode Notes Prefer to read, experience impaired hearing or deafness? Find FULL TRANSCRIPT at the end of the other show notes or download the printable transcript here Please comments and ask questions at the comment section at the bottom of the show notes on LinkedIn via email DM on Instagram or Twitter to @healthhats Credits Music by permission from Joey van Leeuwen, Boston Drummer, Composer, Arranger Web/social media coach, Kayla Nelson Sponsored by Abridge Thanks to these fine people who inspired me for this episode: You, you, and you Links Watch the podcast video here with music Podcasting cronies - Have a Listen Steve Heatherington Alpaca Tribe (Wales), Curtis Cates Between the Lines (Germany), Ame Sanders State of Inclusion, Amanda Blodgett Miss Panda Chinese, Tania Marien Talaterra Heidi Frei Single Soul Circle, Jane Beddall Crafting Solutions to Conflict, Fred Gutierrez Home Owners' Institute,  Catherine Lynch Next Level Parenting Alice Merry Feminist Finance (Peru), Matt Neil The Good Humans Show, Bob Buckley Twelve Scholars (England), and Dafna Gold Melchior Remotely Effective (Israel) Related podcasts and blogs https://health-hats.com/covid-19-people-living-safely/ https://health-hats.com/person-first-safe-living-in-a-pandemic-1/ https://health-hats.com/pod103/   About the Show Welcome to Health Hats, learning on the journey toward best health. I am Danny van Leeuwen, a two-legged, old, cisgender, white man with privilege, living in a food oasis, who can afford many hats and knows a little about a lot of healthcare and a lot about very little. Most people wear hats one at a time, but I wear them all at once. We will listen and learn about what it takes to adjust to life's realities in the awesome circus of healthcare. Let's make some sense of all this. To subscribe go to https://health-hats.com/ Creative Commons Licensing The material found on this website created by me is Open Source and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution. Anyone may use the material (written, audio, or video) freely at no charge. Please cite the source as: ‘From Danny van Leeuwen, Health Hats. (including the link to my website). I welcome edits and improvements. Please let me know. danny@health-hats.com. The material on this site created by others is theirs and use follows their guidelines. The Show A New Year with overflowing gratefulness. I'm grateful for my honey of 48 years. We still enjoy the time we have together. Ann went per diem as an occupational therapist. No return until we're both vaccinated. We adopted a dog, JoJo, a rescue Basenji mix. He's a 25-pound lap dog, part cat – possibly my mother reincarnated – an insatiable seeker of attention and considerable fear of being left out - sweet and loving, a substantial addition to our family and another living being in our flat. We miss visitors terribly. I'm playing my sax more than ever. Weekly lessons since March, studying with Jeff Harrington, sax professor at the Berkeley College of Music. We've been working together for ten years—fantastic coach and cheerleader. I'm still playing regularly with Lechuga Fresca, a Latin Band, despite the pandemic.  Here's a link to some of our rehearsals (outside on our patio at a respectful distance). You'll hear some of the tunes as background in this episode—a warm and appreciative group.  This fulfills an item on my bucket list to play in a horn section. What a hoot.

In this episode, Jacob Schreiber interviews David Kelley about machine learning models that can yield insight into the consequences of mutations on the genome. They begin their discussion by talking about Calico Labs, and then delve into a series of papers that David has written about using models, named Basset and Basenji, that connect genome sequence to functional activity and so can be used to quantify the effect of any mutation. Links: Calico Labs Basset: Learning the regulatory code of the accessible genome with deep convolutional neural networks (David R. Kelley, Jasper Snoek, and John Rinn) Sequential regulatory activity prediction across chromosomes with convolutional neural networks (David R. Kelley, Yakir A. Reshef, Maxwell Bileschi, David Belanger, Cory Y. McLean, and Jaspar Snoek) Cross-species regulatory sequence activity prediction (David R. Kelley) Basenji GitHub Repo

I read from basement membrane to basically.   The word of the episode is "basenji". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basenji   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

We share common dog training mistakes, breed of the show is the Basenji, in critter nutrition the topic is flavorings in feed and supplements, and in coffee klatch we ask what wild animals we would like to have a conversation with.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

We share common dog training mistakes, breed of the show is the Basenji, in critter nutrition the topic is flavorings in feed and supplements, and in coffee klatch we ask what wild animals we would like to have a conversation with.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Bill Shelton, chapter 3: Genetic bottlenecks, marketing, adaptability Renowned breeder and judge Bill Shelton and host Laura Reeves finish up their wide-ranging conversation on dog breeding and marketing in the 21st century. “How do we move the bar from healthier to typier to sounder? We have to breed,” Shelton said. “We have to be accountable for what we produce. But we have to breed. And we have to get the message out about how what we’re doing is producing healthier and happier dogs. How our ‘commodity’ is predictable.” Bottlenecks are something we may all have to deal with at some point, Shelton noted. He references the Dalmation outcross project in which Pointers were incorporated to eliminate a deadly disease. He also talks about the Basenji project, in which native dogs from Africa are incorporated in the gene pool, again to eliminate a heritable disease. Listen to my interview with Damara Bolte on this topic https://puredogtalk.com/67-african-basenji-project-with-damara-bolte-legendary-basenji-mentor-2/ (here). “It’s a heretic idea to many people, but it’s going to be something we all have to do at some point, because our dogs exist in closed gene pools,” Shelton said. “It goes back to the weaving of genes. You don’t eliminate bad genes, you introduce new good genes.” Additional resources: https://puredogtalk.com/busting-the-genetic-testing-myths-dr-jerold-bell/ (https://puredogtalk.com/busting-the-genetic-testing-myths-dr-jerold-bell/) https://puredogtalk.com/31-not-a-gene-poola-gene-puddle-betty-anne-stenmark-on-dandie-dinmont-terriers-2/ (https://puredogtalk.com/31-not-a-gene-poola-gene-puddle-betty-anne-stenmark-on-dandie-dinmont-terriers-2/) https://puredogtalk.com/77-one-breed-one-world-think-and-breed-global-with-doug-johnson-2/ (https://puredogtalk.com/77-one-breed-one-world-think-and-breed-global-with-doug-johnson-2/) https://puredogtalk.com/german-pinscher-all-purpose-robust-dog-for-active-owners-pure-dog-talk/ (https://puredogtalk.com/german-pinscher-all-purpose-robust-dog-for-active-owners-pure-dog-talk/) Doodles offer a lesson Shelton talks about the development of new breeds, including the Australian Shepherd. “How many people dislike labradoodles. Think back in the ‘70s when there were those dogs called Australian shepherds,” Shelton noted wryly. “People get upset because doodle breeders can sell their cross-bred dogs, when they (show breeders) can hardly sell dogs. Why? Because (show breeders) exist in a vacuum. They don’t advertise, they don’t promote their breeds, they don’t promote themselves, they don’t know how to do it. And then they say how bad AKC marketplace is. We want to show our dogs. But we don’t want to share them or market them.” No dog left behind Shelton espoused several outstanding marketing concepts, including making a dog’s microchip number its registration number. The public finds more value in the microchip than the registration number, he said. This plan would enable AKC to sell both more registrations and microchips and promote a campaign of “no dog left behind” because all purebred dogs would be registered and microchipped. The entire series If you missed the first two installments of this series, you can find them here and here. Support this podcast

With already two big singles this year featuring Mallrat and Erthlings, the Sydney producer Basenji joined Richard Kingsmill to talk more about his latest work, how he's developed across the past five years, and where he's heading over the rest of 2019.

With already two big singles this year featuring Mallrat and Erthlings, the Sydney producer Basenji joined Richard Kingsmill to talk more about his latest work, how he's developed across the past five years, and where he's heading over the rest of 2019.

Jaka rasa psa będzie odpowiednia dla Ciebie? Mały pies czy duży? Rasowy czy kundelek? A jeśli rasowy, to jaką rasę wybrać, by później nie żałować? I czy adopcja starszego psa ze schroniska czy domu tymczasowego jest bardziej "niebezpieczna" od zakupu szczeniaka z hodowli? Jeśli marzysz o zakupie swojego pierwszego w życiu czworonoga, w tym podcaście podpowiem, jak nie popełnić błędu podczas wyboru rasy odpowiedniej dla mniej doświadczonych Opiekunów. I - jakiego psa wybrać, jeśli nie należysz do osób lubiących długie intensywne spacery. I dlaczego terier przekopuje nasz ogródek, szczeka i jest "nieznośny", a wyżeł nie zawsze wraca na komendę? I parę innych ciekawostek - o psach, będących "krzyżówką" z wilkiem, o gryzących Chihuahua i ciepłolubnych Basenji. Serdecznie zapraszam do wysłuchania!

We're joined in studio by Liz McCargo of Bellator Basenjis. Liz brings to the table both insight and experience in the world of dog breeding, expanding on the differences between ethical and unethical breeding, nuances in the debate between buying and adopting/rescuing, and tactics and methods she and her husband use in their own kennel. We get a glimpse into the overhead and finances of breeding costs, proper nutrition, genetic testing, socialization and desensitization of a new litter. We even delve into the underpinnings of the #adoptdontshop campaign. If you're a dog lover, there's no shortage of knowledge to be gained! https://www.facebook.com/Aroundthefirepod/ https://www.instagram.com/aroundthefirepodcast/ https://twitter.com/ATFpodcast3 http://www.bellatorbasenjis.com/

Jo Good explores London with her bulldog Matilda meeting like-minded dog owners. This week she meets Maureen Lipman with her basenji, Diva.

The Basenji, not to be confused with Benji, is only the second African... The post 45 – Why Are You a Basenji? appeared first on Why Are You a Dog?.

Note: We've rearranged episodes a bit here to better coordinate with guest schedules, so the names mentioned as next episodes in our last podcast was incorrect. Instead of Debbie Torraca, this week we have Esther Zimmerman -- we'll be back next week with Debbie Torraca.  Summary: Esther Zimmerman is a long-time FDSA student and has been a participant in AKC events for over 40 years. She's been teaching dogs and their people since the early 1980's.   Currently, she is the head competition obedience instructor at MasterPeace Dog Training in Franklin, MA, where she teaches multiple classes at all levels, and coaches many private students. Over the years, Esther has evolved her own special blend of the art and science of dog training, acquired through years of experience, extensive reading, and continuing education at conferences and seminars. She is well known for her patience, compassion, honesty, and humor, along with an unfailingly positive attitude toward both dogs and handlers. She feels it's the trainer's job to have the dogs WANT to play the obedience game, not to make them do it, and that there is no reason to use compulsion for the sake of a ribbon. Her many high-scoring students are proof of this, as they earn advanced titles, many with non-traditional obedience breeds. Esther herself competes with Schipperke, and she has finished the only Champion/Utility Dog Excellent in the history of Schipperke, and three additional Champion/Utility dogs. She also put three UDX legs on Presto, a Golden Retriever, who died of cancer at an early age. Links MasterPeace Dog Training in Franklin, MA Next Episode:  To be released 3/16/2018, featuring Debbie Torraca to talk about exercises, including exercise for puppies! TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using only the most current and progressive training methods. Today we'll be talking to Esther Zimmerman. Esther is a long-time FDSA student and has been a participant in AKC events for over 40 years. She's been teaching dogs and their people since the early 1980's.   Currently, she is the head competition obedience instructor at MasterPeace Dog Training in Franklin, MA, where she teaches multiple classes at all levels, and coaches many private students. Over the years, Esther has evolved her own special blend of the art and science of dog training, acquired through years of experience, extensive reading, and continuing education at conferences and seminars. She is well known for her patience, compassion, honesty, and humor, along with an unfailingly positive attitude toward both dogs and handlers. She feels it's the trainer's job to have the dogs WANT to play the obedience game, not to make them do it, and that there is no reason to use compulsion for the sake of a ribbon. Her many high-scoring students are proof of this, as they earn advanced titles, many with non-traditional obedience breeds. Esther herself competes with Schipperke, and she has finished the only Champion/Utility Dog Excellent in the history of Schipperke, and three additional Champion/Utility dogs. She also put three UDX legs on Presto, a Golden Retriever, who died of cancer at an early age. Hi Esther, welcome to the podcast! Esther Zimmerman: Hi Melissa. I'm really happy to be here. Thanks for asking me to do this. Melissa Breau: I'm excited to chat. To get us started, do you want to briefly just share a little bit about who your dogs are now and what you're working on with them? Esther Zimmerman: I'd love to, but I have to start by talking about Jeeves, my Champion UD Rally X1 NW3 Schipperke, who passed away a few weeks ago at age 14-and-a-half. He was really an amazing ambassador of the breed. He was a perfect gentleman with all people, dogs of all ages and temperaments. He was that priceless known adult dog that we all want our puppies to meet because he's just so good with them. After surviving several serious illnesses as a youngster, he gave me a very profound appreciation of just how much our dogs do for us and with us when playing the games we love. I was grateful every day he was alive and he is really sorely missed. It's very fresh still because it was only a few weeks ago. Melissa Breau: I'm sorry to hear that. Esther Zimmerman: Thank you. Elphaba is my 9-year-old Schipperke. She happens to be Jeeves's niece. She has her CDX, which, when she earned it, included the group out-of-sight stays. Those were a real challenge for her. She doesn't like other dogs looking at her. But we persisted and succeeded. She's almost ready for the utility ring. She's the first and only nosework Elite 2 Schipperke and is a real little hunting machine in that sport. She also has her Fenzi TEAM 1 and TEAM 1 Plus titles. Friday is my 3-year-old Schipperke. His titles at this point are an NW1 and TEAM 1, 1 Plus and 1-H. He just passed his 1-H, which was very exciting. He's teaching me the importance of patience, a trait that I already have an abundance of, but he really requires it in spades. He really does. He can try my patience sometimes, but he keeps me honest as far as that goes. He's got tons of obedience skills under his collar, but there's no way he's ready for AKC competition. I'm hoping maybe by next year. And then I have Taxi, my 17-month-old Golden Retriever. He's had a Gold spot in an Academy class almost every semester since I brought him home as a baby puppy. He's got great potential, like all of our dogs do. I hope that we get to reach the goals I have in mind. He's a typical, happy, fun-loving dog. He's a real joy. And that's the three dogs that I have right now. Melissa Breau: How did you originally get into dog sports? Esther Zimmerman: It's interesting, because back in the beginning I didn't have my own dog. I didn't have my own dog until I was 15, but I've been training dogs since I was 5 years old. I grew up in New York City, and every apartment superintendent had a dog that they were more than willing to let me borrow. I read every dog and dog-training book in the library, much to my mother's dismay, because that's all I read, and with those dogs, I switched what I was doing based on whatever the advice was that the author of that book gave. So I had a real eclectic education as far as training dogs. Not my own dogs, and I did something different all the time. The very first dog show I ever attended was Westminster in 1969. School was closed because we had a snowstorm, but the trains were running. Westminster's on Monday and Tuesday, always has been. So the trains were running and off I went with my tokens, and I went to Westminster. I was in heaven. I had no idea they had 50 percent absenteeism because of the snowstorm, and I thought that the most beautiful dog there was the Basenji. I did not get a Basenji. Melissa Breau: OK. Esther Zimmerman: The very first obedience trial I ever went to was the Bronx County Kennel Club, and there I saw a woman in a wheelchair competing in Open with her Labrador Retriever, which just blew my mind. I couldn't conceive of such a thing, that not only was this dog doing all this amazing stuff, but that his handler was in a wheelchair. She was around for a really, really long time and quite well known on the East Coast and in New England as a competitor. So I got Juno, my first dog, was a German Shepherd. I got him from an ad in the newspaper — the best way to get a dog, right? Melissa Breau: Of course. Esther Zimmerman: She was one of two 10-month-old puppies who were so fearful that they were climbing over each other in their pen, trying to get away from me. So of course I said, “I'll take that one.” That was Juno. I used the same kind of eclectic training with her, doing something different each week based on what book I was reading from the library. It did apparently work, though, because seven years later, after I got married and moved to Massachusetts, I joined the New England Dog Training Club, which is the oldest still-existing dog-training club in the country. That summer we entered our first trial, we earned our first leg, and I got my first high-in-trial on this fearful dog Melissa Breau: Wow. Esther Zimmerman: And that's how somebody gets really hooked on this sport. The first time you go in the ring, you win high-in-trial, you want to do that again. Melissa Breau: Oh yeah. Esther Zimmerman: And coincidentally, my first paying job as a teenager was as kennel help at Captain Haggerty's School For Dogs. He's actually pretty well known. He used to train dogs for movies a lot out in Hollywood. But their training approach was “Break 'em and make 'em.” They would get dogs in there for boarding and training, and they went home trained. They were not happy, but they went home trained. It was absolutely pure compulsion, which as a teenager was really eye-opening and a little bit scary, actually. Melissa Breau: I can imagine. Esther Zimmerman: So that's how I got started in dog sports. Melissa Breau: Wow. You've really been doing it almost your entire life, but in an interesting, different story. Esther Zimmerman: Yes. Yes. Melissa Breau: You mentioned that it's been eclectic, and it's been a little bit here, a little bit there in terms of reading, but what really got you started on your positive training journey? What got you hooked there? Because I certainly know that's where you are now. Esther Zimmerman: I think this is a good time for us to talk about Patty Ruzzo, because she's a big part of that whole journey. In the early 1980s there was a really tight-knit group of us training at Tails-U-Win in Connecticut, and together we had our first exposures to Karen Pryor and Gary Wilkes and John Rogerson and others who totally and completely changed the way we were training and how we even thought about training. We were all attending every seminar we could go to, every clinic we could go to, we were reading dog magazines. I was amassing a huge personal library of dog books. That was all before the Internet, before YouTube, before Facebook. Patty was an interesting person. She was a really quiet force to be reckoned with. She was a great competitor, she had a great rapport with her dogs, anyone who saw her in the ring with her magnificent Terv, Luca, will always remember what that looked like. They had such a presence about them, and it's an image I always aspire to. It's one of those things that if you close your eyes, you can still picture it all these years later. So Patty was my friend, she was my training buddy, she was my coach. We were determined to pursue a force-free, reward-based approach to training. The first thing we eliminated were the leashes and collars. No more leashes, no more collars. We stopped any physical corrections. As our skills and understanding got better, we were able to even avoid applying psychological pressure to the dogs, and that was a big deal. My dog at that time was a Schipperke, Zapper. She was a dog that really pushed us to examine what we had been doing, and to see what we could accomplish with this new — to us — approach. She became my first utility dog. Patty was a really tremendously creative person. She was continually trying and then discarding ideas. It could be dizzying to try and keep up with her, sort of like Denise. Patty passed away twelve years ago. It was a real tragedy for the world of obedience and for me personally. Several of us from that original group have worked to fill the void by becoming instructors and trainers in our own right. We all made that commitment to stay positive, and I think the group of us really has done a good job of that. Melissa Breau: Denise brought up the fact that you knew Patty when she and I were talking about having you on. In case anybody doesn't really know the name, do you mind sharing a just little bit more about the impact she had on the sport in the area, just a little more about her background, or her history, and the role that she played? Esther Zimmerman: She had multiple OTCH dogs, she competed at the games in regionals and did really, really well at those. She had a Sheltie, she had a Border Collie, and then Luca, the incomparable Luca. And then she got a Whippet. It's a dog like that that really tests your mettle and your commitment, and she was totally committed to being positive with this dog. When I tell you that he not able to do a sit-stay of any sort until he was 2-and-a-half, I really mean it, and she just would keep saying, “Don't worry, he'll do it. Don't worry about it, he'll do it,” and that “Don't worry about it” is something that I say all the time to my students. “But my dog's not doing that.” “Don't worry about it. He will. Eventually.” And she was just like that. I'll tell a little anecdote, and this will tell you everything you need to know about Patty and the influence that she had on people. She had two sons. The younger one was about 4 when this happened. They had gone grocery shopping, and they came home and he wanted to help her unload the groceries. So what did he want to carry up the stairs? Take a guess. Melissa Breau: The eggs? Esther Zimmerman: The eggs. The eggs of course. So he goes up the stairs, and of course he trips and falls and drops the eggs. She hollers up the stairs, “Are you OK?” He says, “Yes. Six of the eggs did not break.” So just that switch, six of the eggs broke, six of the eggs did not break — that's how she raised her children to focus on the positive. Melissa Breau: Part of the impressive part is that back then, nobody was doing that. There weren't people achieving those kind of things with positive training, and a lot of people were saying it could not be done. Esther Zimmerman: Right. So the early dogs — it would not be fair to say that she was totally positive with the early dogs. But by the time Luca came along, it was very, very positive, and by the time Flyer, the Whippet, came along, it was totally positive. She didn't get an OTCH on him, things happened, and then she passed away. But there was and she put it out there in the competitive world the way nobody else was at that point in time. Melissa Breau: We've danced around this question a little bit now, but how would you describe your training philosophy now? Esther Zimmerman: That's a good question. My philosophy is fairly simple, actually: Treat the dogs and handlers with kindness and patience. I could probably stop right there, but I won't. But really, kindness and patience. Break things down into manageable pieces for each of them. Use varied approaches to the same exercise because dog training isn't “one size fits all.” The theory, learning theory, applies equally, but not necessarily the specific approach that you use to help them understand. I try to use a lot of humor to diffuse tension in classes, in private lessons. People are a little bit nervous, or a little bit uptight, so I try to make people laugh. If they can laugh, they feel better about themselves, and what just happened isn't nearly as important as they thought it was. I try to be supportive when the dog or person is struggling to learn something. We've all been there, we've all done that, it's not easy. We're trying to teach new mechanical skills to people. They're trying to teach new things to their dogs. That's a hard combination, and I really respect people who make the effort to do that. At the same time I encourage independent thinking and problem-solving for the handler and for the dog. I cannot be there all the time when the handler is working with their dog. No instructor can. Even with the online classes, we can't be there. So if we give the handler the tools to come up with solutions to the problems on their own, now we've really accomplished something. Let them figure out how to solve the problem on their own. That's a big deal to me. I don't want to be spoon-feeding the answer to every little thing that's happened there. So I applaud all their successes, however small. We celebrate everything. My students know that I always advocate for the dog. Whatever the situation is, I'm on the side of the dog, and I urge them to do the same thing when they find themselves in other places, other situations, where perhaps the atmosphere is not quite so positive, or it's stressful for some reason. Advocate for your dog. You're the only one that's looking out for them, and they're counting on us to do that for them. So I really, really urge people to do that. And it's not just about using a clicker and cookies, or any kind of a marker and cookies. It's about having empathy for a creature who is trying to communicate with us while at the same time we are struggling to communicate with them. It's all really very simple, but none of it's very easy. So that's my philosophy. Pretty simple, don't you think? Melissa Breau: Simple but not necessarily easy. Esther Zimmerman: But not easy. But not easy, yeah. Melissa Breau: You mentioned you've been in dog sports in one variety or another for … you said since you were 15, I think. Esther Zimmerman: A long time, a long time. I was 22 years old the first time I set foot in the ring. Melissa Breau: OK. Esther Zimmerman: So now people can do the math so they'll know how old I am. Melissa Breau: As someone who's been in dog sports for that long, what are some of the biggest changes you've seen over the last ten or so years? Esther Zimmerman: Well, for even longer than that, but the sport of AKC obedience has changed dramatically since I started. Classes have been added and deleted, exercises have been added and deleted. The OTCH — the Obedience Trial Championship — was introduced in 1977, and they added the UDX in either 1992 or 1993. I couldn't find the definitive answer for that, and I couldn't remember off the top of my head. The group stays, as of May 1, have been safer in the novice classes and totally eliminated in Open. They've added a new and interesting and challenging exercise to Open. Jump heights have been lowered twice. My little German Shepherd, she jumped 32 inches when we started. Now she would have jumped probably 20 inches. There are tons of exceptions from that, from the … once their jump height now, for the really giant breeds, the heavy-boned breeds, the short-legged breeds, the brachycephalic dogs, they just have to jump three-quarters their height at the shoulder, so that's a big change. Now you've got to remember all of this has been done with the hope of drawing more people into competition. All of it has been done with the accompanying drama, controversy, charges of dumbing-down the sport, nobody's ever happy with whatever the changes are. But we survived all these changes, and as far as what changes do I want to see in the sport, I don't really want to see any more for a little while. I think we need to give things a chance to settle down, I think we need to give people a chance to simmer down, because this was a very controversial thing, getting rid of stays. And then people need time to train the new Open exercise and give that a try. New people coming up will not know that things were different. The command or cue discrimination exercise won't be something that you teach for Open. As opposed to people who are in a little bit of a panic now, if they've got their CDX and they're going on to a UDX, or they've got their UD, they have to go back and teach a new exercise, and not everybody's happy about that. But I think it's all going to shake out in time, as it usually does. People resist change because inertia is really a powerful force, and I think we need to move on. So that's how I see the changes in the sport. I'm very passionate about the sport, or I wouldn't still be doing it, and I try and go with the flow with all these changes that have happened. Melissa Breau: Do you think, or maybe you could talk about, how the addition of other dog sports has changed obedience in particular? I feel like originally it was really conformation and obedience, and now there's nosework and tricks and all sorts of things. Esther Zimmerman: I think that one of the reasons for the decline in obedience entries is the proliferation of alternate sports. When I started, like you said, it was basically confirmation, obedience, tracking, herding, and field. That was pretty much it. Look at what's been added, not only in sports in general, but there are multiple organizations now that offer their own variations on some of these previously existing activities. I'm just going to rattle these off. Besides those we have rally, we have agility with various venues, earthdog, flyball, multiple venues for nosework, lure coursing, barn hunt, dock diving, parkour, freestyle, weight-pulling, Frisbee, carting, sled dog, treibball, tricks, IPO, French ring. That's without even really thinking about it terribly very much I came up with that list. And I'm sure there are ones that I have overlooked. So depending on what part of the country you live in, there are many options to choose from on any weekend. And some of these sports, at the beginner level at least, seem to offer more immediate gratification with a shorter investment of training time than AKC obedience. This can be quite appealing for some competitors. When you get to the upper levels of almost any of these activities, sports, training matters. It really matters. But there's another influence on competition, and I think that's the advent of the private training center. Back in the day, if you wanted to train your dog, you went to a training club. Once you got out of the puppy class you were encouraged to join that club. In order to join that club you had to attend meetings, you had to help out, you set up equipment, you swept the floor, you rolled up mats in the gymnasium, you stewarded the annual trial, and sometimes you became an assistant to a trainer that was already at the club. You became part of something. Now don't get me wrong. Again, training centers like MasterPeace, where I work, offer far more than the clubs ever could. MasterPeace has classes and activities seven days a week, morning, noon, and night. But most of the people come for that class, and turn around and go home, so their exposure to the notion of competition may be more limited than it was when they went to a club. So only AKC clubs can put on an AKC trial. Without the clubs, there are no trials. Several New England clubs no longer exist because of the lack of membership. They had to just fold up and go away. So consider that. Consider … I want people to consider joining their local club. Support them. If you want to be able to compete, there have to be people working to put on the trials. Another thing: I also want to put in a plug for experienced exhibitors to become judges. I don't care what your activity is. I'm an AKC Open provisional judge now. In case anyone has missed the stat, the average age of judges is getting higher and higher. Without new, younger judges in the pipeline, competition will disappear, because sooner or later these judges have to retire. They can't go on forever, and there have to be new people coming up to step up and judge. Competition requires judges. The other thing is that becoming a judge really changes your perspective of your sport. It's so easy to criticize the judge from outside the ring: “He didn't see this,” “He didn't see that, “She missed this,” “She did something wrong.” Yeah, try stepping behind the clipboard and see how hard it really is to keep all the rules and regs in mind, to see everything that's going on, mark it all down. Yeah, it's not that easy, guys. But I encourage everybody to do it, because how else will we go on? The other thing: I can only compete in New England. I go to my national specialty occasionally, not that much anymore, but I have traveled. But in this area there seems to be an improvement in the general competitive environment. Experienced handlers seem to be a little more welcoming of newbies, and more supportive of each other, than maybe five years ago. But those of us in the FDSA world would like to think that training overall is moving in a positive direction. Again, in my area, we have pockets of people devoted to that concept, but we're surrounded by more traditional training. That can feel a bit isolating. But the ripple effect that we talk about is a real thing. We do reach out to support each other, and we have an influence on what other people decide to do when we show how we behave with our dogs when we're in public, when we're at competition. People are watching when you don't think they're watching, and seeing you celebrate with your dog, even if things haven't gone quite well — they don't miss that, and that's an important thing for them to see. So yeah, things have changed a lot. Things have changed a lot. Melissa Breau: Yeah, for sure. Esther Zimmerman: But I'm hopeful for the future, very hopeful for the future. Melissa Breau: You mentioned FDSA in there, and I'm really curious: What led you to the Academy? How did you wind up there? Esther Zimmerman: I first encountered Denise at a seminar, and she's a dynamic presenter. She's got all this energy, talks really fast, is very excited, she's also passionate about what she does, committed to it, and her message just resonated with me in a way that nothing had since Patty. So I started following her blog — there's a lot of information there. Before FDSA, she offered an online course of relationship-building through play through another organization. I thought the idea was intriguing, but was really uncertain of how that could possibly work. So I got a working spot with Elphaba, and as we all know, it works great. It was a fabulous class, and I've been a devotee of the Academy since its inception. So that's how I came to FDSA. Melissa Breau: We talked through and you had a ton of experience before that point, so what is it that keeps you involved in coming back? Esther Zimmerman: This is a really easy one for me. I love dogs. I love dogs, number one. I love training, number two. I personally love how detail-oriented competition obedience is. It's not for everybody, I understand that, but I love that aspect of it. I love every training session, I love every class I teach, I love every lesson that I give, because every single one of them is different. I really love how my classes are a level playing field. Everyone who comes to the sport is a newbie, regardless of their professional and personal fields of expertise. I have doctors, I have veterinarians, I have lawyers, I have chefs, I have people who are really accomplished in their respective fields who are all starting at the same place when they come to dog training. None of that other stuff matters in the least. And I'm dealing with all the different breeds that come to me. That makes me a better instructor and trainer. I think to some degree people like to bring their non-traditional breeds to me since I have Schipperke. I think they think I will have a different sympathy and empathy for the perception of what we can expect from the non-traditional breeds, and to a degree that is correct, because I don't feel, “Oh, it's a terrier, it can't do that.” “It's a sighthound, we can't expect it to be able to do that.” Right? “It's a fill-in-the-blank, and therefore…” Yeah, there are predilections, but we can be successful, if we work at it and if we want it, with most breeds. And with FDSA specifically, I love how we have access to such a wide variety of subjects, world-class instructors from different parts of the world, and we never have to get out of our jammies if we don't want to. Melissa Breau: That makes me think of Sue's competition, her PJ competition, of everybody posting pictures of themselves training in their PJs. Esther Zimmerman: Exactly. And I don't know if you saw it, somebody was talking about FDSA swag that they bought, I think it was a sweatshirt or something, and I said, “How come there are no FDSA pajamas?” Melissa Breau: Yeah, we are looking at that. This is an aside, but I found onesies, pajama onesies, that you can get with your logo on them online somewhere, and I was sharing them with the other instructors, like, “I don't know, I think this should be what we wear to camp.” I think it got vetoed. But I don't know, I still think it's a good idea. Esther Zimmerman: That might be a little small for some of us. Melissa Breau: It's pajamas. Footie pajamas. One-piece footie pajamas. Esther Zimmerman: Hey, why not? You know some people would take you up on that. Melissa Breau: Right. This has been a lot of fun, but since this is your first time here, I want to ask you the three questions that I used to ask on almost every episode, but now that people have been on once or twice, we haven't gone back to them. The first question is simply, What's the dog-related accomplishment that you are proudest of? Esther Zimmerman: I'm not going to limit it to just one. I have a couple of things to say. Melissa Breau: OK. Esther Zimmerman: I'm really proud of the titles that I've earned with my dogs, with the Schipperke. Some of them have been firsts for the breed, which is really a nice thing to be able to say. What I'm most proud of, though, is how much I appreciate the partnership that I develop with my dogs as we go along. I have a bunch of candid photos that people have taken, and almost every one of them shows me looking right into my dog's eyes, and my dog looking right back into my eyes. I cherish those pictures and that feeling that I have. It's so special, and I can conjure that up at a moment's notice. I almost get choked up every time I talk about it, because it's just me and my dog, and everything else just goes away. That is something that I'm proud of, that I have that connection with my dogs. Melissa Breau: That's beautiful. I love that. Esther Zimmerman: Thank you. The second thing is that I love to share in the accomplishments of my students. That brings me so much joy, that they are finding success and happiness in this sport, and I'm just thrilled for all of them, every little thing that they do, and it doesn't always translate to a ribbon. If a person can come out of the ring when they have not qualified, and come to me and say, “Did you see that drop on recall?” or “Did you see how she worked articles?” when maybe that's something they've been struggling with and the dog did it — even if something else went badly, then I've done my job of teaching that person to focus on the positive and not worry about the rest of it, because we can make that better too. Those are the things I'm really proudest. Melissa Breau: I love that. Our second and second-to-last question is, What is the best piece of training advice that you've ever heard? Esther Zimmerman: I've got a couple of things here too. Melissa Breau: OK. Esther Zimmerman: I do like to talk. Melissa Breau: That makes for a good podcast, so we're good! Esther Zimmerman: Patty said, “When in doubt, put a cookie on it.” That's it. That simple statement can address so many issues. When in doubt, put a cookie on it. Sheila Booth said — I don't know if too many people know who she is, but in Schutzhund circles, IPO circles, I think she's a little better known — but Sheila Booth said, “They can do at 4 what they couldn't do before.” So she's saying what they can do at age 4, they couldn't do before then, which again speaks to patience and not showing prematurely. I firmly believe the dogs will tell you when they're ready to show, and don't rush it. There's no rush. Take your time, put in the work, and you'll be way happier. There are Flyers, there are dogs you can take out at 1 or 2 and accomplish great things, but for the most part, not so much. I have a saying that I say to my students, so much that one of them embroidered it on a vest for me. In class it always comes out when someone says, “How come my dog did that?” I always say, “Too far, too fast, too much, too soon.” Don't go too far too fast. Don't do too much too soon. That's how it got embroidered on my vest. That's my biggest piece of training advice to put out there. Don't go too far too fast. Don't do too much too soon. Melissa Breau: I love that. That's awesome. Esther Zimmerman: Thank you. Melissa Breau: It has a certain sing to it. Too far, too fast, too much, too soon. Last question for you: Who is somebody else in the dog world that you look up to? Esther Zimmerman: This is going to sound like a cliché, but I really admire Denise. In addition to being an outstanding dog trainer and instructor, she's a really smart businessperson. She works harder than any five people I know, she's created something unique with FDSA, and surrounds herself with other smart people who help keep it running smoothly and efficiently, specifically you, Melissa, and Teri Martin. Melissa Breau: Yeah, Teri's fantastic. Esther Zimmerman: And then Denise's generosity to the dog training community always impresses me. There's so much free material and information out there, the blog and these podcasts are free, of course, she joins in the conversations on the various Facebook pages and gives training advice there, she does her live Facebook sessions are free. I think the scholarships for free Bronze-level classes and the contests for free Bronze-level classes are amazing at making education available to everybody, even if you have limited means. It's just a wonderful thing to put out there for people. And then of course the inception of TEAM — that was also just brilliant. It's brought high-quality titling opportunities to anyone, anywhere, anytime. It forces people to pay attention to detail. There's a lot of precision required right through from basic foundation skills through the advanced levels. People who do that are pretty well prepared for success in other types of competition. It was a brilliant concept and brilliant in execution. I don't know what Denise has in store for the future, but I know she's been teasing us about something new coming in April, I don't like being teased like that, but I also can't wait to see what it's going to be, because it's going to be great. I know it is. So I have to say it's Denise. Melissa Breau: I will say that she is by far the most productive person I know. She gets more done in a few hours a day than most people do in a week. Esther Zimmerman: I don't know. It boggles my mind. It just boggles my mind. Melissa Breau: You're not the only one. Thank you so much for coming on the podcast, Esther! This has been great. I really appreciate it. This has been fun. Esther Zimmerman: I know it took us a little bit of time to be able to connect. I had a cold. I hope I sound OK, because my voice was shattered last week. It was worth the wait. It was a lot of fun, and I'm very honored that you decided to ask me to do this. Melissa Breau: Well, I'm definitely glad that you could. And thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in! We'll be back next week, this time with Debbie Torraca, to talk about exercise for puppies. If you enjoyed this episode, I hope you guys will consider hopping over to iTunes and leaving us a review. I know I mentioned this in our last couple of episodes, but reviews really help the show! We've gotten a few new ones since I've started including this request, like this one from Schout: “Melissa does a great job interviewing accomplished guests. Filled with useful insights and funny anecdotes.” Thank you Schout, whoever you are! And, while you're there, if you haven't already, I hope you'll subscribe to have our next episode automatically downloaded to your phone as soon as it becomes available. CREDITS: Today's show is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Special thanks to Denise Fenzi for supporting this podcast. 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In this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Mariska Breland and Meghann Koppele Duffy about Pilates and movement training for neurological conditions. They discuss: Common neurological conditions such as MS and what to expect when working with these clients The importance of cross training and a taking an interdisciplinary movement approach when training clients with neurological conditions Different types of neuropathy and how to address the symptoms with a movement approach  Vibration and gait training Mariska and Meghann's new project The NeuroRehab Movement About Mariska Breland Mariska is the founder of Washington, D.C.-based Fuse Pilates®, an award-winning creative director and writer, and a self-proclaimed “casual student” of medical neuroscience.  Mariska has been teaching Pilates since 2003, and developed her signature style, Fuse Pilates, as a mat class at a yoga studio in 2005. Over the years, the Fuse Pilates method has evolved to offer unique hybrid mat, tower, reformer, and chair classes, as well as private instruction. Her classes are heavily influenced by her background in Pilates, yoga, and barre, as well as a three-year mentorship with Julian Littleford. Fuse is a proud affiliate of Julian Littleford Pilates and was voted the Best Pilates studio in Washington, D.C. by Washingtonian Magazine.  In addition to her passion for creating fun and effective workouts for her group classes, Mariska is passionate about educating teachers and patients about exercise for neurological conditions. Her Pilates for MS™ Teacher Training incorporates the latest research into neuroplasticity and neurorehabilitation into a Pilates program design for multiple sclerosis, stroke, and other neurological conditions. It is core curriculum for Carolyne Anthony’s Center for Women’s Fitness’ Women’s Health Pilates Certificate. Mariska is a PMA@ Certified Pilates Teacher who completed her comprehensive training through BASI Pilates. She has additional training through Power Pilates, Peak Pilates, Balance Body, and PureBarre, as well as several specialty certifications. She also studies regularly with friend and “spirit guide,” Jennifer Kries.  A frequent guest writer for fitness and lifestyle blogs, Mariska is currently writing a book on exercise for neurological conditions, developing additional training manuals for the Fuse method, teaching internationally, running a studio, and spending rare time off with her husband and their dog-child – a Basenji named Zoe. About Meghann Koppele Duffy   Meghann Koppele is a Kane School, Pilates Method Alliance, and iM=X certified instructor as well as a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She has also completed the Functional Anatomy for Movement & Injuries Workshop at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Meghann received her undergraduate degree in exercise science from the University of Scranton and a Master's degree in Applied Physiology from Columbia University. After completing her Master's degree, Meghann opened a Pilates studio in Hoboken, New Jersey, where she worked with clients with a variety of conditions including severe back pain, sports injuries, pre- and postnatal, and multiple sclerosis. She also worked with clients who simply wanted better fitness or to achieve their weight loss goals. After five years running a studio, Meghann decided to sell her business to refocus on her first love of teaching and helping others. Over the past twelve years, Meghann has had the privilege of working closely with many clients with multiple sclerosis (from early stage to advanced), as well as their doctors. After compiling medical research and anecdotal evidence, she created her own Pilates-based protocol to help her MS clients. Realizing that teachers were ill-equipped to work with this population, she joined forces with Kelly Kane and Matt McCulloch via the Kinected Mentor Program to help her further develop her work into a workshop for other teachers, personal trainers, physical therapists, and other rehab specialists.    In 2014, Meghann and Mariska Breland decided to combine forces to help educate other movement professionals about Pilates for Multiple Sclerosis. They realized that their programs were entirely complementary (down to the way each teacher believes a session should begin). Meghann then joined the Pilates for Neurological Conditions team and teaches a 3-day Pilates for Neurological Conditions course based off Mariska's book Pilates for MS and Neurological Conditions in addition to teaching her own Advanced Neuro workshop based on the Koppele Method. Since 2014 Meghann has taught her method nationwide and across the world in Australia.  She is also currently working with top hospitals to incorporate her method into the standard treatment plans.   In 2017 Mariska and Meghann joined forces yet again to create the first online movement education tool for people with Neurological Conditions.  They were both sick of Pilates being so cost prohibitive and decided to create the Neuro Rehab Movement to help bring their successful methods to everyone at a fraction of the cost.  The Neuro Rehab Movement will be live in March 2018, sign up  for our newsletter to stay up  to date.   Meghann is also the Resident Coordinator and Teacher Trainer at the acclaimed Kane School teacher training program at Kinected in NYC.  For more information about getting certified through the Kane School or continuing education at Kinected please email education@kinectedcenter.com or visit Kinected's website.  

SUMMARY: Dr. Patricia McConnell is a Zoologist and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist who has made a lifelong commitment to improving the relationship between people and animals. She is known worldwide as an expert on canine and feline behavior and dog training, and for her engaging and knowledgeable dog training books, DVDs and seminars. Patricia has seen clients for serious behavioral problems since 1988, and taught "The Biology and Philosophy of Human/Animal Relationships” for twenty-five years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her radio show, Calling All Pets, was heard in over 110 cities around the country, where Patricia dispensed advice about behavior problems and animal behavior research for over fourteen years. She is the author of the much-acclaimed books The Other End of the Leash, For the Love of A Dog: Understanding Emotions in You and Your Best Friend and Tales of Two Species. Her latest book is a memoir that came out earlier this year, titled The Education of Will: A Mutual Memoir of a Woman and Her Dog. Links The Other End of the Leash (blog) The Other End of the Leash (book) For the Love of A Dog: Understanding Emotions in You and Your Best Friend Tales of Two Species The Education of Will: A Mutual Memoir of a Woman and Her Dog Next Episode:  To be released 11/10/2017, featuring Sarah Stremming, talking about effective behavior change. TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using only the most current and progressive training methods. Today we have a special guest -- I'm talking to Dr. Patricia McConnell. Although she probably needs no introduction, I will share a bit from her bio. Dr. Patricia McConnell is a Zoologist and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist who has made a lifelong commitment to improving the relationship between people and animals. She is known worldwide as an expert on canine and feline behavior and dog training, and for her engaging and knowledgeable dog training books, DVDs and seminars. Patricia has seen clients for serious behavioral problems since 1988, and taught "The Biology and Philosophy of Human/Animal Relationships” for twenty-five years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her radio show, Calling All Pets, was heard in over 110 cities around the country, where Patricia dispensed advice about behavior problems and animal behavior research for over fourteen years. She is the author of several much-acclaimed books The Other End of the Leash, For the Love of A Dog: Understanding Emotions in You and Your Best Friend and Tales of Two Species. Her latest book is a memoir that came out earlier this year, titled The Education of Will: A Mutual Memoir of a Woman and Her Dog. Welcome to the podcast, Patricia! Patricia McConnell: Thanks for having me, Melissa. What fun. Melissa Breau: I'm so excited to be talking to you today. To kind of start us out a little bit, can you just share a little bit about the dogs and the animals you currently share your life with? Patricia McConnell: Oh, absolutely. The most important animal is the two-legged one, my husband, my wonderful, accommodating husband who puts up with my obsession for dogs and sheep and cats and animals and gardening. So that's Jim. And so we have three dogs. We have Willie, a 10-year-old border collie who is one of the stars of The Education of Will, and we have Maggie, a 4-year-old border collie who's my competition sheepdog trial right now and the silliest, funniest, most adorablest dog that ever lived, of course, and Tootsie, who's the other most adorablest dog, she's a little Cavalier who was a puppy mill rescue. And we have two cats, Nellie and Polly, and we have 16 sheep. Melissa Breau: That's awesome. Patricia McConnell: Here we are. And we have Teresa the toad, who's living in the cat bowl often, and I could go on and on. We have a little farm, it's about 12 and a half acres, and so there are lots of critters on there, but the family ones I've already mentioned. I'll stop there. Melissa Breau: Excellent. Well, I know that you've shared kind of in some of the other interviews you've done that you've been in love with dogs and behavior for as long as you can remember. So I wanted to ask a little bit about kind of when you decided that was what you wanted to do with your life, and see if you could just share a little bit about those early days. Patricia McConnell: Oh yes, you know, it's almost like a feminist manifesto, because when I was … I was born in 1948, and when I was 5 — there's a story about me being asked what I wanted to do when I was 5, and I said, “I want to marry a rancher,” because in 1953 in Arizona, women made babies and casseroles. They didn't make, they didn't have careers, they didn't, you know, make shopping centers and business deals or even be veterinarians. And so gradually over time I had all kinds of different careers. I moved a lot with my first husband, and eventually I got to the point where I thought, You know what, I'm going to go back to school and I'm going to study animal behavior. And what I envisioned is that I would teach it. I would teach at some small private college, and I would teach animal behavior because I loved animals and I loved behavior. And I finally realized in my 30s, early 40s, you know, this is a way I could really enmesh myself in my passion and what I love. But then I went to an animal behavior society conference — it's a conference of academics, people who study behavior, mostly wild animals, mostly in the field — and I ran into John Wright, who was an academic, actually a psychologist who was an applied animal behaviorist, and so he took all of his training and behavior and used it to help people solve problems with family dogs. And I was like, Oh, really? I didn't know that was a possibility. So it ended up that my colleague, Dr. Nancy Raffetto, and I opened up Dog's Best Friend as a consulting service. Most people had no idea who we were, what we were doing. Nobody did it then. I mean, nobody did it then. People would call us up, Melissa, and say, “Do you guys groom poodles?” Melissa Breau: Oh goodness. Patricia McConnell: Yes. So this was in the late '80s, and this was a really new field. So it all progressed from there, but it certainly wasn't linear, and anybody who's in a path right now of, like, who do I want to be and what do I want to do, or maybe I'm going in a direction that I don't want to go, is don't lose heart. I mean, I didn't get into this until I was in my 40s. Melissa Breau: And you've quite clearly achieved quite a bit of success, so … Patricia McConnell: It's been very satisfying, you know. I feel so lucky. I feel very grateful and lucky and privileged and honored to be able to find the right niche, you know? Yeah. Melissa Breau: I think the rest of us have been pretty privileged that you've decided to do this too, so … Patricia McConnell: Well, thank you. Melissa Breau: So I wanted to ask, you mentioned that, you know, you've been in the field for quite a while, and I wanted to ask kind of how your philosophy is today and maybe a little bit of kind of how even it's changed over that time. Obviously the world is a very different place for dogs. Patricia McConnell: Oh, man, so true. I mean, I've written quite a few places about the first dog training class I went to when I was, I think, probably 19. The dog trainer was a Marine, and he hung a Basenji — as in, with a choke-chain collar — picked the dog off the ground, so all four feet were off the ground, and hung him there until he started running out of breath and was dying. Actually, it was not all that long, shockingly, not all that long ago somebody, a dog died from that and someone tried to sue, except they didn't … they weren't successful because they were told that that was standard in the industry. That was standard practice, so you can't blame the person for doing it. Yeah, so boy, have things changed. Boy, have things changed. My philosophy now is very much along the lines of “least intrusive minimally aversive,” you know, the LIMA protocol that I think is fantastic. I would say 99.95 percent of what I do with dogs is positive reinforcement, and I do use, I will use a correction. I mean, if Maggie starts to eat something I don't want her to eat, sometimes I'll say “Leave it,” or sometimes I'll go “Ah-ah,” you know, and that's positive punishment because I added something to decrease the frequency of a behavior, right. So, but, I think, you know, besides the really important focus that you see now on positive reinforcement, which I think is just so vital, I think interspersed with that, entwined with that, is a change in our relationship and the way we see our dogs. I mean, it was all about dominance before. It was all about control, and you're in charge, and sometimes it was just simply, like, well, you know, “You have to be in charge,” and other times it was suggested as a way, as something your dog needed, you know, the old “Your dog needs you to be the alpha of the pack.” But it was always about control. And now it seems to me, don't you think, it's more with many of us about relationship. They are our best friends, you know. They're great friends of ours, and that's what I want. You know, my dogs have to do what I ask them to do. Sometimes they have to. They have to lie down if they're chasing a rabbit towards the road or something. But I value them as members of my family and friends. I don't think of them as furry people. I think that's disrespectful to dogs. But they are an integral part of my life and my family and my love. Melissa Breau: That's definitely something that is kind of a core part of the kind of Fenzi philosophy, so I mean, I definitely think that we're seeing more and more of a shift to that, obviously. Not everybody's there yet, but hopefully they will be one day, right? Patricia McConnell: Absolutely, yeah, and I think the kind of work that, you know, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy is doing is vital to that, you know? We just, we all need to be out there as much as we can, just spreading the word, because it's, you know, it's not just more fun, because it works better. I just heard, I was just at APDT not too long ago and somebody was … it was Pat Miller was talking about Bob Bailey saying — who was a professional animal trainer, he trained for movies and commercials — and he said, “I use positive reinforcement because it works better,” he said. “I don't do it for welfare, I don't do it to be nice, I do it because it works better and it's more efficient. I would do, if I had used punishment if it worked better in order to do my job, that's what I'd do, you know, but,” he said, “it just, it works better.” But so it does work better, but it's also so much more fun, you know. It's so much more fun to not have to be a drill sergeant in your own living room. Melissa Breau: I did hear that you were awarded an award at APDT. Is that right? Patricia McConnell: I was so honored. They gave me the Lifetime Achievement Award, yeah. Melissa Breau: That's awesome. Patricia McConnell: Yeah, thank you. I was really honored, yeah. Thank you. Melissa Breau: Obviously, you're really well known for your work in dog behavior, but I know from your first book that early on in your career you did quite a bit of research on cues, especially across languages. And I know that cues are always kind of a big topic and of interest to people, so I wanted to ask you to kind of share your top takeaway or two from that work. Patricia McConnell: Oh, thanks for asking, because, you know, that's how I got into this. I mean, I was … I started as an undergraduate looking for a project, a research project. As an ethologist, somebody who studies animal behavior, I had no thought of working with domestic animals or being an applied animal behaviorist. I was working with a professor who worked with fish, and so what I did is … the question at the time that was really hot in the field at the time was, why do animals take the risk of making noise, you know, what are they doing, are they just sort of expressing an emotional state because they can't help it, are they, is there some function of what they do? People honestly were asking questions about why are animals making noise, because it's risky, right, it attracts attention. So I used working domestic animals, the relationship between handlers and working domestic animals, as a kind of a model for that system. So I recorded the acoustic signals from over 110 handlers who work with racehorses and all different kinds of dogs, different kinds of horses, and they spoke, I think I got 16 different languages, and what I found was I found patterns in how people speed animals up and and how they use sound to slow animals down. And so basically what I learned was short, rapidly repeated notes are used all over the world, no matter what language, what field, to speed animals up, and long, slow, extended ones are used to soothe them, and quick, abrupt ones with an instant onset are used to stop them. So, you know, so it's the difference between [makes sound] or [makes sound] right, those are all used to speed animals up. “Whoa, lie down,” soothe, slow versus “Whoa!” to stop a quarter horse, for example. And so yeah, so what I learned was it's not what you say, it's how you say it, and that's had a profound influence on how I work with animals and how I think of how we communicate. Melissa Breau: So how does that kind of continue to influence what you do today? Patricia McConnell: It does professionally and it does personally. So, you know, with clients I was always paying attention, and I think we all are. All good trainers, when we're working with dog owners, we're paying a lot of attention to how people use sound and how they say things, you know. So, I mean, this probably happened to everybody who's listening is you had a client who would say, “Jasper, come!” and Jasper would stop in his tracks, you know. And that was standard obedience, by the way, is to shout it out like that, and to stand really stiff and really still and look straight at your dog and, like, “Come!” you know. And dogs had to get over, like, OK, I guess I'm supposed to come forward, rather than their natural instinct, which is, I clearly should stop right now because they're telling me not to come here. So I pay a lot of attention to how clients would speak, and, you know, I have to work on it too. I mean, I work with working border collies and who are sometimes 500 yards away from you, so you really have to pay attention to tone, you know, and how you sound. I mean, I've learned … Maggie, for example. Maggie's super sensitive and she can get really worried, and so when I ask her to lie down, I say, “Lie down, lie down,” just really sing-songy, really easy, and she's so responsive that she'll do it right away. So both personally and professionally I just pay a lot of attention to that. Am I perfect personally? No, of course not. But the other thing I learned, Melissa, after I finished my dissertation, after I finished all that research on sound, when I started doing dog training classes is I discovered how, yeah, sound has a huge effect on how dogs behave, but they're primarily watching us, and how unaware most of us are of how our … the movement of our body affects dogs. So that's the other big takeaway that I've learned about cuing is that just whether you're leaning forward a half an inch can make a profound difference in whether your dog is comfortable coming towards you, or breaks its stay, or you turn your head away from a dog who's uncomfortable, or stare at it, make it uncomfortable. So, you know, all my training as an ethologist, and study communication and subtle, subtle, tiny, subtle little signals, I think stands everybody who loves dogs in good stead because it's so important to be aware that less is more. The tiniest little change in inflection, the tiniest little movement, can have a huge effect on your dog's behavior. Melissa Breau: And it goes back to, like, the example you mentioned kind of of somebody standing straight up and strict as they yell “Come.” It's not just the language. It's also the body language there that's just so counter, counter to purpose. Patricia McConnell: Yeah, exactly. Melissa Breau: I wanted to make sure we talked a little bit about the new book, because I know there are a lot of people who are very excited that you wrote it. So how does The Education of Will differ kind of from some of the other books that you've written? Patricia McConnell: Oh, well, thanks for asking about it, first of all. It's hugely different. It's … this is a totally different work than I've ever done before. It's a memoir, so it's very personal. It's a memoir about me and Willie. That's why the subtitle — on the hard cover, anyway —  is A Mutual Memoir of a Woman and Her Dog. I intertwine stories about getting Willie as a puppy who came as if he comes straight from Afghanistan with some canine version of PTSD. He was the most, he was fearful, he was sound reactive, he was pretty much a mess as a young dog. He really was. But he also, you know, he was … when he was good, he was like the best dog ever. He has a face on him that can just melt your bones, and he still does. I mean, there's something about Willie's face. That's why the publisher put his face on the cover of the book, which I still am not crazy about because I don't think it tells people what the book is really about. But his face, he's just got the most gorgeous face, and he's so loving and so friendly and so playful, you know. The best of Willie is, like, just the dog everybody wants, but he came with all this baggage, and his baggage, as it turned out, triggered all kinds of stuff that I thought I had resolved from my past. I had a lot of traumas in my past. I was raped, I was molested, I had somebody fall and die, literally out of the sky and, like, fall by surprise out of the sky and fall at my feet and die. Yeah, and you know when things like that happen, it really changes … structurally, physically, changes your brain. I mean, when individuals get traumatized with that kind of a trauma and they can't, they don't, have enough resilience to bounce back from it, it literally structurally, physically, changes your brain structure. Your amygdala gets more active, your hippocampus shrinks, I mean, all kinds of things happen. And so I had my own version of PTSD and I thought I'd resolved it, but when I got this super, super sound-reactive little puppy who, when a butterfly in China came out of its chrysalis, would leap up barking, and it set off, it triggered, all this old stuff and all these old symptoms with me. And so I basically figured out eventually that I couldn't heal Willie until I really healed myself. So he forced me to go farther down and face some of the things I thought I dealt with but I really hadn't finished. So I didn't start writing it to publish it. I actually started writing just segments of it, of some of the traumas that happened to me, as part of therapy, because it's very therapeutic to write out just about anything. I highly, strongly advise it to any of us. I write in my journal almost every morning and I find it so balancing. But so I started … I wasn't going to publish this, Melissa. I was just therapizing myself and trying to get better. And then, as a part of that process, I read a couple of books that literally changed my life. I mean, you know, that sounds, it's used so often and I know we can overuse it, but they really did. That really is how it felt. And I started thinking if I could write this book where I intertwined Willie's story and my story to show people that both people and dogs can, that the effects of trauma on both people and dogs, because dogs can be traumatized, and I think a lot of people don't acknowledge that. Horses too, any mammal, but to also that we are ultimately so resilient, and that if we have the right support around us, people can heal from just an amazing amount of things and so can dogs. So that's why I ended up finishing it, publishing it, and putting it out in the world. Melissa Breau: How are you and Willie both doing today? Patricia McConnell: Oh, we're good, we're good. He's 10. I can barely believe that he's 10 years old. He's really happy. I think he loves having Maggie there. Maggie is great with him. You know, he's so much better now. I mean, he recovered so much. He's still super reactive, but now it's like happy reactive, you know, it's not panic, scared reactive. But he's also … he's not the best dog around other dogs, and so when Maggie came she'd, like, try and play, and he'd get grumpy and, you know, do a little one of those little tiny little, you know, grumpy tooth displays, you know, like, [makes sound] and she literally would be, like, “Oh Willie, come on, let's play,” and you could just see he'd be, like, “OK.” So yeah, they play, he gets to work sheep, he gets, he and I still cuddle, and he gets a belly rub, he's really good, he's really happy, and it makes me really happy, yeah. Melissa Breau: Good. Patricia McConnell: Thanks for asking. Melissa Breau: Yeah. When you wrote the book, what do you hope people will take away from it? I know you mentioned that you wrote it kind of inspired by these other books that changed your life, but when somebody finishes reading the book, what do you hope they've kind of learned or that they walk away with? Patricia McConnell: Yeah, yeah, thanks for asking. I would say, one, that about that resilience, about the fact that it's amazing if you know how to handle it, you know. You have to have the tools, you have to have help, you have to have a village. That if you have help and you know how to handle it, it's astounding how resilient people can be. And I've since heard stories, and we've all heard stories, about people who have been through just unbelievable nightmares and yet they're doing good, you know, like, how do you live through that? So people are really resilient. I really want to emphasize and get out into the world, past sort of the Dog Fancy world, that dogs can be traumatized, you know. I'm sure I don't have to tell you or listeners is that so much of “aggression” and “disobedience” are is basically behavior that's motivated by fear, you know. And I see … I saw a lot of dogs who I think were traumatized, I mean, even just in the dog park they got attacked from behind by some dog and then they become dog aggressive. And so knowing that, you know, this is not about dominance, this is not in the, this is not a bad dog, you know, that we need to be really thoughtful. Veterinarians need to be really aware of how terrifying it can be to a dog to have certain medical procedures, and I think veterinary medicine is starting to come on board, which is really gratifying. Dr. Marty Becker has a book coming out — it's actually available through Dogwise, it's coming out in April commercially or everywhere else — it's called From Fearful to Fear Free, and a lot of what he's trying to do is to change vet clinics so that they're more conscious, you know, using a lot of the kind of methods that Sophia Yin did such a great job of spreading out into the world. So that's another one of the things that I want people to be aware of — that animals can be traumatized and they need understanding. They don't need dominance. They need understanding. But, you know, the last thing that I would love people to get is that we all have stories, you know. We all have stories, and we all have things that we're ashamed of or afraid of. And I'm a big supporter of Brene Brown and her work about facing those fears, about putting light onto some of that, rather than hiding it in the dark. And, you know, we need to be aware of the person we're sitting next to, or the person who was rude in line at the supermarket or something, you know. We don't know their story. And even when people are successful and productive, you know, you don't know. You don't know. So the more empathy and benevolence and kindness we can have to everybody and anybody, whether person or dog, the better the world will be. Melissa Breau: I think that's such, like, a powerful and important message to kind of get out there and think about and to be aware of, not just in your interactions with dogs but also with people. Patricia McConnell: Thank you. And don't you think — and this is an authentic question I'm asking you — maybe because of social media, I don't know what it is about the world, is it in the water, I don't know, but, you know, it's true in many fields, and sort of parts of social behavior of humans, but there is a certain amount, in the dog world, of snarkiness, of, you know, of snappiness, of a lack of real thoughtful, benevolent consideration of other people, and I think that's too bad. I do think it's partly because of social media, but I just want everybody who loves dogs and is promoting positive training with dogs, if we all — and we all need to be reminded of, believe me, I am no saint, I have to take a breath sometimes too — but we all need to remember that no matter what method somebody uses or how much we disagree with them, we need to be as positive with people as we are with dogs. Melissa Breau: I think especially in kind of the sports world, or the competitive world, you've got a dichotomy there between competition where people want to be better than the others around them and they also do have that relationship with their dog, so I definitely do think that there's a snarkiness, and we all have to be conscious of our own behavior and our own words and kind of fight against that a little bit. Patricia McConnell: Yeah, yeah, you know, I don't do, I don't go to agility, I never competed in it, but I don't go. I watch it sometimes, but I don't do it a lot, but I'm in sheepdog handling and, you know, we all know how competitive some people can be. And I love the people who are competitive in a really good way, you know? They want to get better, and they love to, and yeah, it's way more fun to win. I mean, it's way more fun to do well. No question about it. It's way more fun to do well. But overriding all of these has got to be the health and happiness of our dogs and our relationship with them. Melissa Breau: I could not agree with you more. Patricia McConnell: Oh good. Melissa Breau: So I know we're kind of getting towards the end of the call, but there are three questions that I ask everyone who comes on the podcast and I wanted to make sure we kind of got them in and I got your perspective … so to start out the first one is what is the dog-related accomplishment that you're proudest of? Patricia McConnell: Well, you know, I have to separate it out. Personally, I think I'm proudest of giving my dogs a good life. I feel all wussy when I say that. I could just get all soppy and Oprah-ish. But I, you know, I'm not perfect and, I mean, I can beat myself up over things I haven't done perfectly and I could have done better, but I think, in general, I think I've provided quite a few dogs a really, really good life, and understanding them as individuals rather than just dogs and making them fit into some kind of a slot that I wanted them to fit into, so I'm really proud of that. And I also, I guess professionally, I think I'm proudest of combining my respect for good writing and my passion and love for dogs and my interest in science, combining all those three things. I love to read, I love good writing, I don't think anybody needs to hear how much I'm just stupid in love for dogs, and I think science is really important, and I found a way, sometimes, you know, I get on the right track and I combine all those three things in a way that I feel is good enough, and when that happens I feel really good about that. Melissa Breau: I love that, especially the bit about just knowing that you've provided a good life to your dogs. That's such an awesome thing to be proud of. I really, I like that answer. Patricia McConnell: Thank you, thank you. Melissa Breau: So this one may be a hard question, but what is the best piece of training advice that you've ever heard? Patricia McConnell: Oh man, oh wow, oh wow, let's see. Do I have to pick one? OK, I'll be really fast. Melissa Breau: You can share more than one if you want. I'll let you get away with that. Patricia McConnell: Good. The thing that pops up in my mind the first time I hear that is actually … it's not a piece of advice. It's just a saying and it makes me want to cry. I sound like such a crier. It makes me want to cry. The saying is, “We train by regret.” It just hits home so hard to me because I think every one of us who cares deeply about dogs and is really honest, and insightful, and learned, and grows, you know, admits that there's things we've done that we wish we'd never done and, you know, some of them are just tiny little stupid things. It's like, “Oh, I can't believe I didn't think of that,” or, you know, so I think that's a really important saying. But I think that the most important part about it is to remind all of us to be kinder to ourselves. I think a lot of the people I work with who are progressive dog trainers who just adore their dogs and move heaven and earth for them, we're so hard on ourselves. Don't you think? I mean, we're just, you know, I work with clients who are just … they're just, oh, they're being so hard on themselves because they haven't been perfect. They made this one mistake and it's like, oh man, you know, we are all human here. So I think that strikes home with me a lot. And I guess the other just sort of solid, quick, concise piece of advice is basically “Say less, mean more.” I just made that up, but I've heard people say versions of that, you know, so basically another version is “Just shut up.” I think, I mean, you can hear I like to talk, right, so I can get badly with my dogs, and I think it's confusing and tiring to our dogs. And I think, you know, some of the people who, you know, those people who dogs just don't ever want to leave, you know, they meet them, and the second they meet them they sit down beside them and don't want to leave. There aren't many of them, and I was never one of those people. I sometimes am now, which makes me really happy, but those are often people who are really quiet. So I think being very mindful of the way we use words and sound around our dogs is really, really important because, I think, frankly, our dogs are often just simply exhausted trying to figure out what the heck we're trying to convey to them, you know? So I guess I'd just stick with those two things. Melissa Breau: Excellent. Well, thank you. Kind of the last one here is who is someone else in the dog world that you look up to? Patricia McConnell: If you had asked that first we would still be talking. That's cold to ask me last when we run out of time! OK, I'll talk really fast. Susan Friedman — I'd kiss the hem of her skirt or her pants. I bow down to her. I think she's brilliant, funny, amazing, wonderful. I love Fenzi Dog Sports. I think that incredible work's being done. Suzanne Hetts is doing great work. Her husband, Dan Estep. Julie Hecht at Dog Spies. Karen Pryor, oh my goodness. Trish King. Steve White. Chris Zink, the … everybody in, you know, dog sports knows. Those are the people who just, like, rattle off the top of my head right now, but I could go on and on and on. There are so many amazing people in this field right now. It's just so gratifying. Melissa Breau: That's awesome. Patricia McConnell: Those are just a few of them, yeah. Melissa Breau: We'll have to see if we can get a few of them to come on the show. Patricia McConnell: Oh absolutely, yeah. Melissa Breau: Well thank you so much for coming on the podcast Patricia! I really appreciate it. Patricia McConnell: Oh, it was really fun. Thanks for having me. Melissa Breau: Awesome. And thanks to all of our listeners for tuning in. We'll be back next week with Sarah Stremming. Sarah and I will be talking about life with your dog outside of training… and how what you do then impacts that training. Don't miss it! It if you haven't already, subscribe to our podcast in itunes or the podcast app of your choice to have our next episode automatically downloaded to your phone as soon as it becomes available. CREDITS: Today's show is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Special thanks to Denise Fenzi for supporting this podcast. Music provided royalty-free by BenSound.com; the track featured here is called “Buddy.” Audio editing provided by Chris Lang.

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www.Tinaconroy.com for a "Find Your Voice" Special on an Intuitive Reading https://www.facebook.com/groups/Theintuitivewomangroup/ I loved this conversation with Kimberly. We spoke openly about women in radio and podcasting. As advocates, we see many woman hesitating on speaking up or waiting for the "perfect" time to launch. Kimberly has a fun loving way about her that you cannot help but love and laugh. Her "ready fire aim" mentality has served her well as a woman with a passion and empowering other women to do the same. Speaker, Author and Radio Show Host, Kimberly Rinaldi shares her decades of experience as a Certified Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, EFT, NLP, Suc- cess Coaching, Reiki and other healing modalities. [As a Psychic and Medium she also uses her intuitive abilities and skills to help clients achieve their goals in the quickest and most effective manner;] in the spirit of empowerment she provides you with tools you can use for a lifetime. After creating a highly successful private coaching practice, she now teaches Lessons in Joyful Living through her daily radio show on the Lessons in Joy- ful Living Radio Network. With millions of monthly listeners, Kimberly, her guests and her team of hosts are touching and empowering others, proving you have the ability to break through any and all barriers. Having personally come from a background that included domestic violence, childhood abuse, substance abuse and self abuse; Kimberly found she was consistently making poor choices well into her 20's, essentially she was reliving the trauma and drama she had experienced growing up. Then at 28, re- cently married, job change, new home purchased and major health challenges (4 of the top 10 life stressors!) Kimberly realized she didn't want to live that way anymore – stressed, hurting, angry and feeling the burden of shame and guilt of her past and her choices, she realized she wanted to be happy. Even more so, she wanted to be joyful! She applied the tools, skills and trainings she had mastered and made the decision to heal her life. [The next step in her growth was “coming out of the psychic closet.” While Kimberly's connection to the spirit world started at a young age, she chose to suppress it as she got older. It wasn't until she'd had a life altering, life affirming, life between lives experience that she understood this was the final piece of the puzzle for her.] Kimberly ultimately believes there is a lesson in everything and when you can “Bless the Lesson” you have found the healing. You are not your past and you have the ability to be better than where you come from. Her passion for helping others heal and find joy in their lives is evidenced in her commitment to sharing all that she has learned and experienced through her own healing process. For these reasons Kimberly launched LIJL as a radio network in August of 2014, partnering with hosts on her network to bring their voice, vision, gifts and lessons to others - as she states “Finding your Lesson in Joyful Living is only half of the equation, sharing it with others is truly why you're here.” Kimberly spent over 20 years working in the HealthCare field while concurrently partnered or primary in developing other business ventures all the while perfecting her mind science [and metaphysical skill set,] tools and abilities. She currently lives in Whittier, California with Mr. Rinaldi, Basenji and Ragdoll fur-babbies. She enjoys yoga, reading and travel. When home, you'll likely find her hanging out in her gardens. Most importantly, she balances her busy life by living and teaching others to Live-Joy-Fully! Websites: http://KimberlyRinaldi.com http://LiJLNetwork.com

Speaker, Author and Radio Personality, Kimberly Rinaldi, teaches Lessons in Joyful Living. And has recently launched her own radio network of the same name. Her programs are about empowerment, providing the understanding that you have the ability to break through any and all barriers.  You have the ability to Live-Joy-Fully. By combining her decades of experience in corporate and business development, as a Master Trainer of multiple healing and behavioral modalities, Psychic/Medium, entrepreneur and Success Coach; Kimberly's focus is on helping others help themselves. She calls upon everyone to stand in a place of Peace, Joy, and Abundance and know that, that is the calling for each and every one of us. Join her as she explores Health and Wellness, Life, Spirituality and the Afterlife while she shares her tools to Live-Joy-Fully. ADDITIONAL INFO: A Southern California native, Kimberly has been married for over 20 years – to the same man!  Kimberly enjoys yoga, cooking, reading and travel, when at home she can be found in her garden or playing with her Basenji boy, Jake. www.kimberlyrinaldi.com www.ChristopherRausch.com

Hello listeners! On today's show I speak with Andrew and Mike of Basenji games, the studio behind Redframe. Redframe is one of the most beautiful games for the rift thus far. I speak with Mike and Andrew on their most pressing challenges, laying the groundwork for the conventions of VR, the many roads to funding an indie game and how to colonize Mars. Thanks again to my guest for being scholars and gentlemen of Virtual Reality, for more information on RedFrame, check out the links below: http://redframe-game.com/ https://twitter.com/basenjigames Thanks for listening!

Stevie Vallance Emmy winner VO Casting Director part 4 on LovethatVoiceover In part 4 Stevie and I have fun with my 'rorschach' VO questions akin to Lipton's in The Actors Studio.  Hear her talk like a Basenji (her dog), remember Christopher Reeves and sign off as Mouse from Reboot!  Not only do you learn about her experiences but also the inner workings of an actress - an Emmy Winning one. Our last in this series, but never finished, fun-filled 15 minutes with Stevie Vallance!  Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic.  Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone.... VO artist LoveThatRebecca is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.

In this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss Victoria's appearance at North Carolina's Puppy Mill Awareness Day and Victoria's recent Venice vacation. Other topics include: The issue of animal cruelty, the inadequacy of certain animal welfare laws and Ahimsa House. Victoria's Animal Academy about dog senses. The recent special episode of It's Me or the Dog when Victoria helped PAWS Atlanta achieve a total shelter makeover. Holly's obsession with barkless Basenjis via the famous YouTube clip of a Basenji singing along to the Godfather theme song. Ask Victoria topics included: How to stop your dog from herding the whole family. How to train recall in a 22-year old dog who has recently gone blind. Whether Victoria will film any upcoming It's Me or the Dog episodes in the UK. In this inaugural edition of Victoria Stilwell's Positively Podcast, Victoria and her co-host Holly Firfer describe what the podcast series is all about. Episode 102 links: Ahimsa House Victoria's Mother Dancing 'The Nutcracker' on the BBC in 1957

Joaquín Vaillo nos acerca a las razas de perros exóticas como el Basenji y el Xoloitzcuintle. Para terminar nos acercamos a la Feria del Libro de Madrid con Pilar Gallego, presidenta de la Feria.