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When you hear the words "Gen Z," what word comes to mind? If you’re over 40, the answer is more than likely dismissive. When you look at the data, though, there’s one word that should come to mind: entrepreneurial. In 2023, a record 5 million new businesses were started in the United States. A massive portion of them were started by Gen Z entrepreneurs. About 50% of Gen Z respondents say they intend to start a business in the next five years. And about half already have side hustles. Yes, many are looking to become content creators or searching for work-life flexibility. But plenty others are starting brick and mortar companies. Like Geth Aguirre. At 19 years old, Geth launched Black Cat Coffee House, on Lafayette’s Northside. Geth was scrappy and resourceful in getting started, sourcing used espresso machines and acquiring excess inventory from another local coffee shop that closed. Within a year, Geth had paid off her first round of business loans and the shop has continued to grow its customer base. Today she has eleven employees and serves up to 200 customers each day. You don’t have to own a business to be a boss. At 21 years old, Kaitlyn Azemar became the youngest general manager in the history of Dogtopia, a national franchise of dog daycare and training centers with 270 locations nationwide. The company offers boarding, training and dog spa services. Kaitlyn trained her first dog at nine years old, a maltese poodle mix named Ragin that she taught 50 tricks. Fast forward a decade, and she left school to get into animal training full time. Kaitlyn uses a special training called LIMA, or least invasive, minimally assertive. The method prioritizes looking for physiological reasons why a dog might misbehave. She maintains a training certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. As a boss, Kaitlyn manages a company with 15 employees, many around her own age, whch, as you might imagine, comes with unique Gen Z challenges. Out to Lunch Acadiana was recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette. You can find photos from this show by Astor Morgan at itsacadiana.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The choices we make regarding our reactive, sensitive and aggressive dogs is an important conversation to have. It is paramount that safety be a significant factor. This is especially true when we are considering whether to trial with our dog or not. We delve into this important topic in this podcast episode. If your dog is struggling with behavioral issues, please seek out professional, reputable help. This professional should be experienced in working with behavioral cases. Ideally, this professional will come and meet with you for an in-person initial consultation, to get a full grasp of what is going on. Afterwards, they may provide virtual follow-up sessions.  Here are some resources to find reputable professionals with behavioral expertise: Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Other professional dog trainer directories: Karen Pryor Academy CATCH Dog Trainers Academy The Association of Professional Dog Trainers  Other resources: AggressiveDog.com Behavior Vets Grisha Stewart - BAT Training Conference Unleashed - Leslie McDevitt (Control Unleashed) and other speakers Relationship Centered Training Skills for Reactive Dogs with Suzanne Clothier Emma Parsons - Click to Calm and Teaching the Reactive Dog Class Fired Up, Frantic and Freaked Out by Laura VanArendonk Baugh Virtual Trialing Options: Cyber Scent Work NACSW Skills Challenge Fenzi Team Nosework ----more---- TRANSCRIPT Read the full transcript here. Scent Work University is an online dog training platform focused on all things Scent Work. Our online courses, seminars, webinars and eBooks are not only for those who are interested in competition, but also for those dog owners who are simply looking for something fun and engaging to do with their dogs. Check out Scent Work University today! Interested in other dog sports, helping a new dog or puppy learn the ropes to be more successful at home and when out and about? Check out Pet Dog U, where we offer online dog training courses, webinars, mini-webinars, seminars as well as a regularly updated blog and podcast for all of your dog training needs! #allaboutscentworkpodcast #competinginscentwork #competinginnosework #reactivedogs #sensitivedogs #aggressivedogs #learningaboutscentwork #learningaboutnosework #scentwork #nosework #scentworkpodcast #noseworkpodcast #scentworktraining #noseworktraining #onlinescentwork #onlinenosework #virtualscentwork #virtualnosework #scentworku #scentworkuniversity

In this episode, anthrozoologist Amanda Gagnon examines the history of controlling dogs and the things we do in Western culture to keep dogs in their place and under control. We discuss:What is anthrozoology?Brief history of humans controlling dogs and why do we do it? (this gets a little dark)Controlling dog behaviorLetting dogs be dogsAdvocating for more dog-friendly public spacesAmanda's bio:Amanda Gagnon is an anthrozoologist, dog behavior consultant, and dog trainer. Amanda is the founder and training director at Amanda Gagnon Dog Training, in New York City, where she mentors apprentices, conducts training programs for shelters and rescues, and researches dog-human cultures. Her favorite thing to do is to work directly with humans and dogs during her group classes, private training sessions, and online courses. Amanda is unique in her approach to training, because she makes it fun and soulful while introducing people to the science and art of cross-species connection!Amanda has a masters degree in Anthrozoology. She is certified as a behavior consultant by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is certified as a dog trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. She was a founding board member of Muddy Paws Rescue. She is sought after by major media outlets including; Good Morning America, Inside Edition, News Week, and Fox and Friends. She speaks worldwide at dog training events and workshops, and she loves to discuss dog-human cultures. She lives in Connecticut and New York City with her husband, daughter, dog, and flock of chickens.Links:AmandaGagnonDogTraining.com Insta: @AmandagagnondogtrainingContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars Email Ferdie at ferdie@behaviorvets.com

Bradley Phifer, Director of Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers , explains what this organization is and what to look for if you happen to be sniffing out a dog trainer. And dog training is not a licensed profession, and some trainers use methods that can do more harm than good. That's why demonstrating competence in the field […]

In honor of valentines day, certified professional dog trainer Irith Bloom is back to help those of you whose dogs may be buzz- killing your relationship. We chat about what to do if your dog gets anxious or ancy every time you even go in for a hug  with your significant other.  We also chat how to introduce your dog to your new love interest, how to introduce your dog to a new love interest's dog, and even how to introduce your dog to a new love interest's cat!  Don't worry, we also touch on how our  pups can improve our relationships! Irith is a CPDT-KSA, a CBCC-KA, a CDBC, a KPA CTP, a VSPDT, and a CBATI. She is also faculty at both Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy and DogBiz's Dog Walking Academy, and she's certified in TAGteach, a positive reinforcement method for teaching humans. She is on the board of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), and Chair Emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).Support the show If you are enjoying The Baroo Podcast you can now support the show by buying me a coffee. Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-podFollow The Baroo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopodcast/Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/ Pet parent question or story of canine companionship to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131. *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

Discover the truth behind "small dog syndrome" with esteemed professional dog trainer Irith Bloom .  Irith joins me to debunk the myths surrounding our diminutive canine companions. Excessive barking? Indoor marking? It's time to understand what's really going on with your pint-sized pooch. From dissecting the peculiarities of their bathroom habits to addressing behavior misconceptions, this episode promises to transform your perspective on the unique needs of small dogs . Spoiler alert: It's all about fostering a nurturing relationship that respects your dog's individuality while ensuring they're well-equipped to navigate the world around them. Irith is a CPDT-KSA, a CBCC-KA, a CDBC, a KPA CTP, a VSPDT, and a CBATI. She is also faculty at both Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy and DogBiz's Dog Walking Academy,and she's certified in TAGteach, a positive reinforcement method for teaching humans. She is on the board of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), and Chair Emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).Useful Links:https://thesophisticateddog.com/https://awesomedogproject.com/Support the show If you are enjoying The Baroo Podcast you can now support the show by buying me a coffee. Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-podFollow The Baroo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopodcast/Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/ Pet parent question or story of canine companionship to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131. *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

In this episode, Claire Cario (MA, CPDT-KA, FFCT) was tasked to train Queenie, an intensely dog-reactive cattle dog, in New York City. Queenie's over-the-top reactions became a scary safety risk as she redirected a bite towards her human guardian. Listen to how Claire expertly guided Queenie's mom to find safety and stability in a highly unpredictable environment. Claire's bio:Claire F. Cario has been working within the animal welfare and veterinary medicine fields since 2001. She received her MA in the Advanced Psychology of Animal Behavior and Conservation in 2008. The most rewarding aspect of her work is strengthening the human-animal bond and seeing her clients achieve a deeper understanding of their dog's communication, motivations and behaviors.Claire started her own business in 2009 and since then, has supervised, managed, and trained animal behavior staff across all sectors of the animal behavior world, developed curriculum for training programs for training schools, municipal shelters, and therapy dog programs, given webinars on canine behavior topics, built behavior assessment systems, and developed individualized behavior training plans for dogs displaying a wide variety of behavior concerns. She is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and a Fear Free Certified Professional. Currently Claire is a Behavior Consultant for Behavior Vets of NYC and an instructor at CATCH Academy. Prior to this, she spent three years as the Private Trainer Manager at School For the Dogs in NYC, four years as the Behavior and Enrichment Assistant Manager at Animal Care Centers of NYC, three years as a behavior consultant on the ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team, six years as the executive trainer and coordinator for The Good Dog Foundation. Click here for more about Claire Cario.Contact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars

Ever wondered what the difference is between a therapy dog, emotional support dog and service dog?  Abby Hill, Executive Director of Exceptional Sidekick Service Dogs, is here to not only tell us the difference but also explain how these extraordinary four-legged friends play vital roles in their owners' lives.Abby's shares how her experience as a Newtown community member following the Sandy Hook tragedy led her to creating The Exceptional Sidekick Service Dogs. She also shares the role that puppy raisers play in raising these dogs and the incredible gifts the puppy raisers give to the humans who will depend on these life changing dogs.  Abby tells us some ways that her service dogs have profoundly impacted the lives of the individuals they serve. Whether an individual is living with PTST, anxiety, depression or another disability, Abby tells us how service dogs help their humans to live more fulfilling lives. If you've ever been curious how service dogs serve their owners, Abby gives some specific examples of tasks these animals can perform. And if you think that a service dog might be helpful for you or someone you care about, Abby gives some resources for where you can find a reputable organization to get more information from. Abby's Bio: Abby was one of the first people in CT to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).  Abby is owner of The Exceptional Pet, the Founder and Director of The Exceptional Sidekick Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs, as well as being an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and a Member of the National Association of Canine Scent Work.Abby regularly attends conferences and classes to try to learn new, exciting techniques and loves to learn from the thousands of dogs that she has trained over the years. She lives with her 3 kids, 3 dogs, 7 chickens, 1 tortoise, 1 hamster, a constant rotation of Service Dogs in Training, and a very patient husband. If you would like more information on who to acquire a service dog:For individuals local to Fairfield County CT:https://exceptionalsidekick.org/https://theexceptionalpet.com/For a reputable organization that helps place individuals with service dogs:https://exceptionalsidekick.org/https://assistancedogsinternational.org/I'd love to hear from YOU! Here's how to connect with me:Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriendEmail me at: YourZenFriendPod@gmail.comFind me on instagram @YourZenFriendPodFor information on Lauren's counseling services, including her upcoming group counseling for children and teens check out: www.LaurenCounseling.com

In this episode, Marge Rogers joins Ferdie and Bobbie Bhambree to discuss her expert insider's take on how to implement Dr. Karen Overall's protocols for relaxation, deference, and take a breath. We discuss:Benefits of biofeedback exercisesThe Protocol for Relaxation by Dr. OverallThe Protocol for Deference vs Social ReferencingTeaching Take a Breath and how to use itMarge's bio:Marge Rogers (she/her) co-authored the veterinary behaviorist-recommended book Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It. She holds certifications through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a behavior consultant (Canine) and a Professional Dog Trainer. Marge is also a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor and a Certified Fear Free Professional. She is a popular and engaging speaker with a passion for sharing her knowledge and experiences. Marge has presented for Conference Unleashed, The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Behavior Vets, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine (Behavior), Appalachian State University (Veterinary Technology Program), local veterinary clinics, libraries, businesses, and dog sports clubs.Links:Protocol for Relaxation: A Trainer's Guide to Practical Application (webinar)Shape Your Puppy's Future: What Modern Day Socialization Looks Like (webinar)https://rewardedbehaviorcontinues.comPuppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do ItProtocol for RelaxationChampion of My Heart - Relaxation Protocol Audio FilesProtocol for Deference (aka Social Referencing - as Marge prefers to call it)Take a BreathTheme 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 Online courses Webinars and seminars

Episode Description: In this episode with our special guest Karen Baxter, we embark on a journey into the intricate world of canine social interactions through the captivating lens of Game Theory. This episode offers a distinctive perspective on the dynamics in groups of dogs and between littermates.As the episode unfolds, we bring Cat and Brian's 3D+ Framework into the conversation introducing the three interconnected dimensions of this chaos and complexity inspired model. Throughout our discussion, we dissect the multifaceted factors that influence whether dogs within social groupings lean towards conflict or cooperation.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Canine Complexity AcademyChaos & Canines---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guest Bio: Karen Baxter, a devoted advocate for canines, and co-owner of Unified  K9 Behaviour Centre, boasts a Diploma in Canine Behavior Sciences and Technology and is a Licensed Canine Complexity Consultant affiliated with The Canine Complexity Academy. Her career is a true reflection of her lifelong affection for dogs, which she considers a privilege. Karen's work exudes an unmatched blend of joy and expertise, making a lasting impression on dogs and their owners, regardless of their size or breed.To attain her status as a dog training expert, Karen undertook a rigorous journey of years of dedicated learning and practice. She holds the distinction of being a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, having passed the Knowledge Assessment examination administered by the Certification Council for Professional Pet Dog Trainers. Additionally, she is a proud graduate of the Certified Dog Trainer program at the Animal Behavior College. Karen's proficiency extends to the practical application of Behavior Adjustment Training for dogs grappling with fear, anxiety, and aggression, as well as Aggressive Dog Conflict Resolution, a field in which she trained under the guidance of the renowned Behaviorist and author Cheryl Smith. Notably, Karen recently completed the Master Aggression Course, led by the globally acclaimed Behavior Consultant, Michael Shikashio.Karen's devotion to the well-being of dogs extends to her invaluable contributions to local animal shelters and rescue organizations. Here, she plays a pivotal role in caring for and rehabilitating rescued dogs who often grapple with trauma and stress-related behavioral challenges. Her ongoing pursuit of education and extensive hands-on experience have finely tuned her skills in addressing psychological issues in dogs, particularly those associated with anxiety and aggression.Connect with Karen Baxter: www.unifiedk9.ca karen@unifiedk9.ca Stay Connected: Join The Canine Complexity Podcast Facebook Group Submit a question or comment to be addressed during the "Feedback Loop" segments at the conclusion of the program to thecaninecomplexitypodcast@gmail.com Explore courses and webinars at The Canine Complexity Academy Dive deeper into the world of chaos at Chaos & Canines Thank you for Listening!

Are you interested in owning a rescue and wondering if that choice is right for you? Or do you already own a rescue (thank you!) and are interested in what things to consider as you integrate them into your home and life?In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, host Corey McCusker and special guest Karen Baxter, Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant share with you the complexities involved with choosing to own a rescue dog.In this episode, Corey and Karen cover:How getting a rescue dog is different than getting a dog from a reputable breeder.What an owner should do to make an adoption successful.Why it is important to know what your lifestyle and expectations are when looking to adopt any dog.Remember that every dog is an individual and needs time to get to know you and you to know them.The importance of taking some time to get to know what that dog actually does like to do so you can use that as your relationship-building activity.Some of the key points to be aware of when you bring your rescue dog into your home.The importance of giving your new rescue the time it needs to assimilate to their new home and family.Asking for help and support from family and friends, but also from trainers and other members of the canine support community.How Muttz with Mannerz Foundation Skills Course for rescues can help to build confidence and a bond with your new pet.Some of the common behavioral issues that a rescue can experience.Karen is offering a few online programs to help you with your rescue – to learn more contact her at unifedk9.caResources:To learn more about what Corey and Muttz with Mannerz™ offers visit us at www.muttzwithmannerz.comVisit Karen's K9 Behaviour center Unified K9 at https://www.unifiedk9.caCanadian Dog Rescue OrganizationsSpeaking of Dogs- www.speakingofdogsrescue.caGolden Retriever Rescue- https://www.goldenrescue.ca/To learn more about Resource Guarding listen to our podcast Episode 15: Understanding and Overcoming Resource Guarding with Karen Baxter at https://www.muttzwithmannerz.com/podcast/episode-015To learn more about how to overcome Separation Anxiety check out podcast Episode 3: Separation Anxiety at https://www.muttzwithmannerz.com/podcast/episode-003Your HostCorey McCusker, CPDT-KA Canine CoachCorey's passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith after 22 years working in the Financial Industry to leave her corporate job in 2006 and start two companies. Corey is a Coach at heart and works with business leaders and high-performance teams, but her true passion has always been canines. She now has created a career that supports both.Corey founded Muttz with Mannerz in 2006. Her foundation of knowledge which includes being a Senior Manager, Dog Trainer, Vet Assistant, World Tour Lead, and Mental Performance Coach helped her to launch the Canine Academy. The purpose of the academy is to assist pet parents build the foundation for their pups to be with them for life.Corey believes in giving back to the community. Over many years she has volunteered at the Toronto Humane Society and the OSPCA and is also proud to be an evaluator for St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. She held the position of Director of Communications on the board for the Canadian Association for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives from 2017-2019. She has been active with Markham Fair and been a Team Captain and on the Executive for Stouffville Ladies Floor Hockey League for over 15 years.Corey has made Stouffville her home for the last 18 years and shares it with Mike, her partner, two stepdaughters, Karla and Alison, and their two energetic kittens, Dino and Demi. Over the years Corey has been fortunate to be blessed to share her life with 6 wonderful canines, Tilley ( Miniature Dachshund), Tiny, Kira (Great Danes), Fred(Maltese), Charlie(Morkie), and Cleo(Miniature Poodle). Corey and Mike welcomed their new puppy, Skye, a rescue Muttz from Manitoba reserves into their home in June. 2021. They have big hopes for her and look forward to Skye filling their lives with joy and being an active member of Team Muttz.Special Guest - Karen BaxterKaren Baxter has loved dogs all her life and feels privileged that she has the ideal job… following her life-long passion and working with dogs. Beginning her professional career with dogs over 20 years ago, Karen brings an experience and joy to her work that can be felt by each dog and dog owner that she works with regardless of the size or the breed of dog. Karen's training philosophy is “one size does NOT fit all!” and true to the Unified K9 difference, tailors her training protocols and/or treatment plans to the needs of the dog and the lifestyle and goals of the dog's owner. Her positive and fair techniques are designed to bring out enthusiasm in each dog so they learn to love training which results in building stronger relationships with their humans, based on trust. Karen has participated in various training programs over several years preparing for her career in dog training. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer having passed the Knowledge Assessment examination through the Certification Council for Professional Pet Dog Trainers.  She is a graduate of Animal Behaviour College's Certified Dog Trainer program. Karen has also studied and completed training on the practical application of Behaviour Adjustment Training for fearful, anxious and aggressive dogs and Aggressive Dog Conflict Resolution with Behaviourist and author Cheryl Smith.Her most recent accomplishments include completing the Master Aggression Course with world renowned Behaviour Consultant and expert on dog aggression, Michael Shikashio and she is currently completing her diploma in Canine Behaviourology with a specialty in working with aggressive dogs Karen has also worked with local animal shelters and Rescue organizations to assist in the care and rehabilitation of rescued dogs who are usually suffering from trauma and stress related behaviour issues. Her continuing education and experience have ensured Karen has developed expertise in dog psychological issues manifesting themselves as anxiety or aggression.Karen's training specialties include Rally Obedience, Agility, Working Dogs Tracking, Scent work, and puppy foundations. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants, The Agility Association of Canada, the Canadian Association for Professional Dog Trainers and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.Karen lives in York Region with her dogs most of which compete in obedience, agility and Rally Obedience. Her dogs have reached master level in all sports. Contact:Muttz with Mannerz – https://muttzwithmannerz.comCorey Email – corey@muttzwithmannerz.com 

Darcey Kearney is a highly motivated individual who has dedicated herself to improving the lives of dogs and their owners through positive reinforcement training. As the founder of Up Dog LA LLC, a private dog and puppy training provider based in Burbank, California, Darcey has spent the last several years focused on her Board & Train program. This program, located in her own home, allows her to work closely with puppies as young as eight weeks old and provide them with a transformative foundation that will last a lifetime. She then works with the parents to ensure that everyone is in harmony. Before the pandemic, Darcey's Up Dog LA was a premiere full-service pet sitting, dog walking, and training service with seven staff members for over eight years. Prior to that, she was one of the most requested walker/sitters for one of the largest dog walking/pet sitting businesses at that time, where she also handled dog's with special needs physically and behaviorally. When Covid hit, Darcey made the difficult decision to dial back the business and refocus on her true passion of helping dogs and their guardians. During the lockdown, she started the Board & Train program out of a need that was seen in the community with what dogs were lacking. She also began hosting a Puppy Social every Sunday. Darcey's 10 years of hands-on training, coupled with her accreditation from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, has put her in the perfect position to help endless dog families learn how to be the best dog parents by understanding their dog's needs better. Darcey uses science-based, proven methods to help countless dog owners live happier, more productive lives with their furry companions. She emphasizes the importance of meeting their dog's needs and how doing so can help relieve some of the undesirable behaviors that bring clients to her. Darcey's deep connection with animals began at the age of eight when she started competing in equestrian events in her home state of Idaho. Her experiences with abused show horses led her to the professional rehabilitation of these sensitive beings when she was just 16, and she became known around town for her ways with them. Although she has had a dynamic 23-year career as a professional DJ and music producer, Darcey left that behind when she moved from San Francisco to LA a few years ago to pursue a career in video editing. She began caring for dogs to make ends meet, and before long, she had so many four-legged clients that she didn't have time to find her “dream job” Nonetheless, she found her calling in working with humankind's best friend. Find Darcey: Website: https://www.updog.la/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/updogla/ For more about Puppy Socialization check out this episode from Season 1! "How to Properly Socialize A Puppy, Even During a Pandemic" with Irith Bloom From the Host: If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at: www.doggydojopodcast.com The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at: www.maclightsongwriter.com If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you in two weeks with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!

We talk about how much grooming dogs need, whether they have short fur or long fur, and why it's important to stay on top of it. We chat about the research that shows that dogs can find grooming stressful, and the training we can do to make it easier. It's so important to go at the dog's pace.A lot of people find doing their dog's nails a chore, and Jane has just released a free course, Start From Scratch , that shows you how to train your dog to do their own nails using a scratch board.Finally, we talk about what we're reading right now.Fresh and Fearless: Basic Grooming Made EasyStart From Scratch: Nail Scratchboard Class for DogsFear Free Groomer Certification Fear Free Directory Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy by Zazie Todd will be out in paperback on June 6th. The hardback is out now.How To Have a Happy Dog webinarHow To Have a Happy Cat webinarSubscribe to the Companion Animal Psychology newsletter hereThe books we chat aboutSentient: How Animals Illuminate the Wonder of Our Human Senses by Jackie Higgins.All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles.How To Tell If Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You by The Oatmeal and Matthew Inman.The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa.The books are available from all good bookstores and Companion Animal Psychology's Amazon store .About Jane Wolff:Jane Wolff is the co-owner of Good Wolff Dog Training in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She specializes in treating separation anxiety and is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She also graduated with honours from the Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC) and is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a CPDT-KA. She has been working with dogs professionally since 2014 and loves working with dogs and their people.Website: https://www.goodwolff.com/Facebook Instagram

In this episode of ER VET, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT interviews Executive Director, Bradley Phifer, of Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) about all things dog training. Why is it so important that your dog be appropriately trained by a dog trainer, and what do you need to know before finding a puppy or dog training class? What are the roles between veterinary professionals and dog trainers? Tune in to learn the top mistakes dog owners make when it comes to training their dog! SHOW NOTES: All You Need to Know about Dog Training: Exploring the Relationship between Veterinarians and Dog Training with Bradley Phifer of CCPDT!

Kindness in dog trainingWe talk with Jane about the importance of kindness in dog training, both kindness to dogs and kindness to people. We begin by talking about the most important ways to be kind to dogs. Jane specializes in working with clients whose dogs have separation anxiety, and we also talk about how to help people deal with this tricky issue without leaving their dog alone for any longer than they are okay with.We also chat about Jane's social justice work, and how that informs her dog training too.And in the final section we talk about the books we are reading right now.About Jane Wolff: Jane Wolff is the co-owner of Good Wolff Dog Training in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She specializes in treating separation anxiety and is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She also graduated with honours from the Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC) and is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a CPDT-KA. She has been working with dogs professionally since 2014 and loves working with dogs and their people.Facebook Instagram  Fresh and Fearless: Basic Grooming Made Easy, the course by Jane available on Kristi's website. Pet Pals Mutual Aid  BooksWonderdog: The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship with Humans by Jules Howard is the Animal Book Club's choice for November.Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon by Bronwen Dickey.Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel.Invisible Boy: A Memoir of Self-Discovery by Harrison Mooney.

In this episode Susanne is talking with Amber Quann, owner and head trainer at Summit Dog Training about teaching our dogs manners and skills for life outside our homes, especially urban environments. Amber tells us about her current dog Jamison the Papillon and how she raised him to be a jet setting world traveler, how she built those skills incrementally as he grew up, and what she continues to teach him even as a mature adult dog. Amber is the owner and head trainer at Summit Dog Training (http://www.summitdogtraining.com). Amber has been training dogs since age 10. Through participation in a 4-H dog club, Amber grew up competing in various dog sports, including rally, agility, obedience, and conformation. Her current adventure partner is Jameson, a Papillon; together, they enjoy hiking, backpacking, walks in the park, hanging out at breweries, and nose work! Amber is fascinated by the bond that grows between dogs and their owners as they adventure together, and promoting this special connection is a significant part of Summit Dog Training's mission. Amber is a graduate and Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge & Skills Assessed through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). Amber also has the TAGteach Level 1 certification, and is an evaluator for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program. For online coaching you can reach Amber here: http://www.summitdogtraining.com/online-coaching and to learn more about classes available online: http://www.summitdogtraining.com/online-classes and to follow Amber on FB: www.Facebook.com/.summitdogtraining

Heather Sumlin spends time interviewing Mental Management Certified Instructor, Teah Anders. We talk about what K9 Nose Work is and why the mental game is so important in this sport. She shares some advice for handlers as well as how she uses Mental Management in her personal and professional life as well. Check out her website - http://www.noseworkmind.com/ Join our Patreon membership for a more indepth conversation with Teah - https://www.patreon.com/posts/inside-coachs-80161448 Heather Sumlin's website - https://www.heathersumlin.com/ Products mentioned: With Winning in Mind - https://mentalmanagement.com/products/with-winning-in-mind Freedom Flight - https://mentalmanagement.com/products/freedom-flight-the-origins-of-mental-power Performance Analysis - https://mentalmanagement.com/products/performance-analysis-the-ultimate-performance-journal Audios you can access on Patreon we discussed: What Every Nose Work Handler Should Know First About the Mental Game with Teah & Heather - https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-every-nose-64351171 Freedom Flight Audio - https://www.patreon.com/posts/freedom-flight-59201533 More about Teah: Teah Anders founded Gentle Touch Pet Training in 1999 and has successfully taught thousands of people the clicker training method. In 2008, Teah published a comprehensive dog training book entitled, “Click ‘n Connect: Training Your Dog a Lifelong Journey.” In 2021, Son Care Foundation purchased Gentle Touch Pet Training and Teah has continued to instruct her favorite dog sport, K9 Nose Work. Teah is a Certified Management Instructor (Level III) through Mental Management Systems in Texas. Since 2013, she has been traveling the U.S. sharing Mental Management concepts with clients who compete in dog sports helping them perform at an optimal level, consistently under pressure. She has taught many group seminars and smaller or personal on-line classes on the incredible concepts of Mental Management. Teah has helped many handlers across the country learn more about how to effectively handle their thoughts during competition and become even better handlers. Teah has been a Certified Nose Work Instructor through the National Association of K9 Scent Work since 2010 and currently teaches Nose Work Classes. She is a NACSW Certifying Official (CO) and judge for trials and CO and judge for Odor Recognition Tests (ORTs). She is a frequent NACSW Trial and ORT Host and has enjoyed instructing at NACSW/Dogs of Course NW Camps in CO, GA and PA. Teah is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and is a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Teah has also earned a CAP2 (Competency Assessment Program – Level 2) certification through Kay Laurence's Learning About Dogs organization in the UK. She has been a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator through the American Kennel Club since 2004.

Ness and Stacey speak with special guest,Tanya Lim, about preparing for one of the biggest routine changes - adding a baby to the family! We cover some strategies on how to prepare for the arrival of the baby and what to do once the baby is home. Tanya Lim is the Co-Founder and Head Trainer at Family Pupz, and she has worked with pets professionally for the last decade and is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA®) with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT). She is also certified in Professional Dog Training Skills by the State-Approved Dog Trainer School: CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, certified in Dog Trainer Foundations by the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior, and a graduate of the Family Paws® Parent Education (FPPE). You can find Tanya on her website: https://www.familypupz.com/

Alexis Davison - Bio Alexis has been a professional dog trainer since 2001 and began developing Un-Chase!® in 2012 to help clients and students seeking solutions to their dogs' chasing behaviours. Since then, she has helped countless dog lovers curb their dogs' chasing behaviours and shared her innovative approach with dog training professionals all over the world. Training Credentials Alexis is a nationally accredited Dog Behavioural Trainer with a Certificate IV in Dog Behavioural Training, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), and an internationally Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.  Trainer Educator & Speaker Alexis is a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, charged with teaching the KPA Dog Trainer Professional Program in Australia and New Zealand.  In addition, she is a coach for KPA's Dog Trainer Comprehensive course and dog*biz business consultant. Alexis regularly speaks at dog training conferences, seminars, and workshops sharing her experience and unique Un-Chase!® program with fellow dog training professionals.  For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/02/27/alexis-davison-2/

In honor of valentines day, certified professional dog trainer Irith Bloom is back to help those of you whose dogs may be buzz- killing your relationship. We chat about what to do if your dog gets anxious or ancy every time you even go in for a hug  with your significant other.  We also chat how to introduce your dog to your new love interest, how to introduce your dog to a new love interest's dog, and even how to introduce your dog to a new love interest's cat!  Don't worry, we also touch on how our  pups can improve our relationships! Irith is a CPDT-KSA, a CBCC-KA, a CDBC, a KPA CTP, a VSPDT, and a CBATI. She is also faculty at both Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy and DogBiz's Dog Walking Academy, and she's certified in TAGteach, a positive reinforcement method for teaching humans. She is on the board of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), and Chair Emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).Support the show If you are enjoying The Baroo Podcast you can now support the show by buying me a coffee. Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-podFollow The Baroo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopodcast/Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/ Pet parent question or story of canine companionship to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131. *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.

Alexis Davison - Bio Alexis has been a professional dog trainer since 2001 and began developing Un-Chase!® in 2012 to help clients and students seeking solutions to their dogs' chasing behaviours. Since then, she has helped countless dog lovers curb their dogs' chasing behaviours and shared her innovative approach with dog training professionals all over the world. Training Credentials Alexis is a nationally accredited Dog Behavioural Trainer with a Certificate IV in Dog Behavioural Training, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), and an internationally Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.  Trainer Educator & Speaker Alexis is a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, charged with teaching the KPA Dog Trainer Professional Program in Australia and New Zealand.  In addition, she is a coach for KPA's Dog Trainer Comprehensive course and dog*biz business consultant. Alexis regularly speaks at dog training conferences, seminars, and workshops sharing her experience and unique Un-Chase!® program with fellow dog training professionals.  For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/02/13/alexis-davison/

Today's Topic: When your dog REALLY wants something from you, whether that thing is your attention, your food, your affection, or an adventure outside, your dog may use the one thing that comes naturally to him/her to get it: BARKING.  But for some dogs, they may learn (over time, and due to some of our inadvertent reinforcing behaviors), that this is a pretty reliable method to get what they want, when they want, resulting in a pathological behavior known as demand barking.  And while some may be able to live with it, others absolutely cannot, especially if their dog has a loud and high-pitched bark that can be SUPER ANNOYING to those in the household, and potentially those that live nearby. So, how do you train your dog to stop (or reduce) this behavior, without resorting to methods used to startle, intimidate, hurt or instill fear in our dogs?  That's why we invited certified professional dog trainer and the founder of Positive Partners Dog Training, LLC, Brianne Harris (CPDT-KA®), to the pod, to discuss how to use positive reinforcement techniques to reduce this behavior, why ignoring the demand barking just doesn't work, why teaching the "quiet" or "speak" cues is not a practical solution for even the most committed of dog parents, what "extinction bursts" are, why we should be slot machines instead of a vending machine to our dogs, and so much more! Guest Bio: Brianne Harris (CPDT-KA®) is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers. She is also an evaluator for the AKC's Canine Good Citizen programs and for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Brianne specializes in helping busy people fit dog training into their daily lives without it feeling like a burden! Her passion is working with dogs with BIG feelings - her favorites are reactive dogs, fearful dogs, and teenage dogs! Brianne and Positive Partners Dog Training, LLC are based in Banner Elk, NC. Her team serves the High Country of North Carolina with private and group lessons for dogs of all ages and types! Connect With Brianne Harris:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterTik Tok

Are you looking for someone to help you train your new puppy or dog? No matter what level of training you are looking for it is very important to find the RIGHT trainer that you are comfortable with and can help you achieve your goals. In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, co-host Corey McCusker and special co-host Karen Baxter, Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant share with you some key things to consider when choosing the right dog trainer for you and your pup.In this episode, Corey and Karen cover:Their personal journeys from being dog owners training their dogs to becoming dog training professionals.How it is important to ask questions or to interview your potential trainer.Why the first key thing when choosing a trainer is to think about what your goals and objectives with your dog training are.Considering a potential trainer's personality and value systems - why it is important to understand what their philosophies and their ethics are.What some of the different training methods are for you to consider and some information to help you decide which you want to use, so you can find a trainer that provides that.Consider what certification and experience the trainer has, as dog training is usually unregulated. Why it is important that your trainer is continually educating themselves as well.Why it is important to get referrals, read testimonials, visit the training facility, and audit a public class so you can get a good idea of what you and your dog will experience.Some red flags to watch out for when you are searching for a trainer for your dog.Resources:To learn more about what Corey and Muttz with Mannerz™ offers visit us at www.muttzwithmannerz.comVisit Karen's K9 Behaviour center Unified K9 at https://www.unifiedk9.caThe Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT®), established in 2001, is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession.Visit them at https://www.ccpdt.org/Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast Episode 11: When Do I Call a Behaviour Consultant? An Interview with Karen Baxter >> https://www.muttzwithmannerz.com/podcast/episode-011Your Hosts:Corey McCusker, Canine CoachCorey's passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith after 22 years working in the Financial Industry to leave her corporate job in 2006 and start two companies. Corey is a Coach at heart and works with business leaders and high-performance teams, but her true passion has always been canines. She now has created a career that supports both. Corey founded Muttz with Mannerz in 2006. Her foundation of knowledge which includes being a Senior Manager, Dog Trainer, Vet Assistant, World Tour Lead, and Mental Performance Coach helped her to launch the Canine Academy. The purpose of the academy is to assist pet parents build the foundation for their pups to be with them for life. Corey believes in giving back to the community. Over many years she has volunteered at the Toronto Humane Society and the OSPCA and is also proud to be an evaluator for St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. She held the position of Director of Communications on the board for the Canadian Association for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives from 2017-2019.  She has been active with Markham Fair and been a Team Captain and on the Executive for Stouffville Ladies Floor Hockey League for over 15 years. Corey has made Stouffville her home for the last 18 years and shares it with Mike, her partner, two stepdaughters, Karla and Alison, and their two energetic kittens, Dino and Demi. Over the years Corey has been fortunate to be blessed to share her life with 6 wonderful canines, Tilley (Miniature Dachshund), Tiny, Kira (Great Danes), Fred (Maltese), Charlie (Morkie), and Cleo (Miniature Poodle). Corey and Mike welcomed their new puppy, Skye, a rescue Muttz from Manitoba reserves into their home in June. 2021. They have big hopes for her and look forward to Skye filling their lives with joy and being an active member of Team Muttz. Karen Baxter, Dog Trainer and Behaviour ConsultantKaren Baxter has loved dogs all her life and feels privileged that she has the ideal job… following her life-long passion and working with dogs. Beginning her professional career with dogs over 20 years ago, Karen brings an experience and joy to her work that can be felt by each dog and dog owner that she works with regardless of the size or the breed of dog. Karen's training philosophy is “one size does NOT fit all!” and true to the Unified K9 difference, tailors her training protocols and/or treatment plans to the needs of the dog and the lifestyle and goals of the dog's owner. Her positive and fair techniques are designed to bring out enthusiasm in each dog so they learn to love training which results in building stronger relationships with their humans, based on trust. Karen has participated in various training programs over several years preparing for her career in dog training. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer having passed the Knowledge Assessment examination through the Certification Council for Professional Pet Dog Trainers.  She is a graduate of Animal Behaviour College's Certified Dog Trainer program. Karen has also studied and completed training on the practical application of Behaviour Adjustment Training for fearful, anxious and aggressive dogs and Aggressive Dog Conflict Resolution with Behaviourist and author Cheryl Smith.Her most recent accomplishments include completing the Master Aggression Course with world renowned Behaviour Consultant and expert on dog aggression, Michael Shikashio and she is currently completing her diploma in Canine Behaviourology with a specialty in working with aggressive dogs Karen has also worked with local animal shelters and Rescue organizations to assist in the care and rehabilitation of rescued dogs who are usually suffering from trauma and stress related behaviour issues. Her continuing education and experience have ensured Karen has developed expertise in dog psychological issues manifesting themselves as anxiety or aggression.Karen's training specialties include Rally Obedience, Agility, Working Dogs Tracking, Scent work, and puppy foundations. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants, The Agility Association of Canada, the Canadian Association for Professional Dog Trainers and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.Karen lives in York Region with her dogs most of which compete in obedience, agility and Rally Obedience. Her dogs have reached master level in all sports. Contact:Muttz with Mannerz – https://muttzwithmannerz.comCorey's Email – corey@muttzwithmannerz.comJoin Corey each month for the Women and Dog Circle Free Meetups you can register here  >> https://www.seewhatshecando.com/women-and-dogs-circle

A comprehensive behavior program, along with quality animal care standards, can increase adoptions and profoundly impact the well-being of the animals at your shelter and the humans caring for them. This week we welcome Amanda Kowalski, the vice president of behavior programs for the San Diego Humane Society, to discuss addressing the mental health needs of animals in our care. We discuss the importance of these programs, tips to get started, challenges she has encountered, and more! Amanda Kowalski M.S., CPDT-KA, CAWAAmanda is San Diego Humane Society's first vice president of Behavior Programs, leading our impact as a regional and national behavior and training resource. Amanda and her Behavior & Training team are entrusted with changing the lives of thousands of animals who need behavior intervention in order to become adoptable — or to stay with the families who love them.Amanda is dedicated to the animals and has a passion for research, education and collaboration. She is known for loving “crazy ideas” as she encourages her team to innovate, be creative and think big. She is a huge source of support (and baked goods!) and always brings her best to the table, especially when her team needs her most. Amanda specialized in behavioral care in shelters for more than 13 years before taking on this role, including five years leading our Behavior Center, which has helped more than 4,000 shelter animals — who otherwise would have been out of options — since its beginning in 2013. She also played a crucial role in designing the new state-of-the-art Behavior Center facility, which opened in 2019 as the first of its kind in California.Amanda is overseeing the expansion of our resources to treat more shelter animals, help other shelters and rescue organizations, expand our community training services, conduct applied behavior research, and develop and launch a Behavior Center Academy to train shelter behavior professionals both locally and nationally.Amanda holds a master's of science in animals and public policy from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She is a certified animal welfare administrator (CAWA) through the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, a Fear Free-Certified Professional Trainer, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and the vice president of the board of directors for the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.Resources mentioned in this weeks episode:Fear Free Shelters https://www.Fearfreeshelters.comFear Free Happy Homes https://www.Fearfreehappyhomes.comShelter Playgroup Alliance https://www.shelterdogplay.org/San Diego Humane Society behavior resources https://www.sdhumane.org/behavior-and-training/resources/Center for Shelter Dogs https://centerforshelterdogs.tufts.edu/Mental health and well-being in animals by Franklin McMillan Support Amanda's work with the San Diego Human Society:https://www.sdhumane.org/Support the show via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

 Certified professional dog trainer Irith Bloom is back to chat about puppies! We chat about what we should expect from our puppies throughout those first 12 months of life . We also discuss how we can be more mindful of the expectations we place on our puppies, and ourselves during this joyful, and sometime very challenging time of pet guardianship. Irith is a CPDT-KSA, a CBCC-KA, a CDBC, a KPA CTP, a VSPDT, and a CBATI. She is also faculty at both Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy and DogBiz's Dog Walking Academy, and she's certified in TAGteach, a positive reinforcement method for teaching humans. She is on the board of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), and Chair Emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).Useful Resources:https://thesophisticateddog.com/about-irith/       Purchase her book here:Your Puppy and You : A step -by step guide to raising a freak'n  awesome dogSupport the show If you are enjoying The Baroo Podcast you can now support the show by buying me a coffee. Follow Us:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopet/Blog- https://www.thebaroo.comFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet Pet parent question or story of canine companionship to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131.

Episode #73 with Steve White Over 40 years of mostly K9-centered law enforcement career, Steve White is the only person to have served as a handler, trainer, and supervisor for the Seattle Police Canine Unit. Accredited as a Master Trainer in 1993 by the Washington State Police Canine Association, Steve is also a past executive board member of that body. He served as vice president of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, and is a consultant and instructor for the K9 Academy for Law Enforcement. Steve has instructed at seminars in the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, and the United Kingdom. He has served as a primary instructor for Karen Pryor's ClickerExpo and the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. His articles have appeared in police K-9 and dog training publications in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Finland, and Japan. He specializes in teaching behavior modification, tracking, and scent work through the use of positive reinforcement-based operant conditioning. He provides consultation and training to K-9 units on administrative and legal issues, and has been recognized as an expert witness by Washington and federal courts in Police K-9 and dog behavior matters. Steve now has his business www.proactivek9.com email Steve@proactivek9.com CDTA URBAN TRACKING SEMINAR WITH STEVE WHITE, PROACTIVE K9 OCTOBER 8 & 9, 2022 Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com 

Are you planning to take your dog to a summer festival or other family gathering this year? With a little planning you can ensure your best buddy will enjoy this year's summer season too!In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser discuss some points and provide some important tips on how to keep your dog safe and protected while attending a festival or family event this summer.In this episode, Corey and Karen cover:ResourcesJoin a Muttz with Mannerz™ Community Walk >> https://www.muttzwithmannerz.comFor more information about Karen and Unified K9 Behaviour Centre please visit her website www.unifiedk9.ca . Special Guest: Karen BaxterKaren Baxter has loved dogs all her life and feels privileged that she has the ideal job… following her life-long passion and working with dogs. Beginning her professional career with dogs over 20 years ago, Karen brings an experience and joy to her work that can be felt by each dog and dog owner that she works with regardless of the size or the breed of dog. Karen's training philosophy is “one size does NOT fit all!” and true to the Unified K9 difference, tailors her training protocols and/or treatment plans to the needs of the dog and the lifestyle and goals of the dog's owner. Her positive and fair techniques are designed to bring out enthusiasm in each dog so they learn to love training which results in building stronger relationships with their humans, based on trust. Karen has participated in various training programs over several years preparing for her career in dog training. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer having passed the Knowledge Assessment examination through the Certification Council for Professional Pet Dog Trainers.  She is a graduate of Animal Behaviour College's Certified Dog Trainer program. Karen has also studied and completed training on the practical application of Behaviour Adjustment Training for fearful, anxious and aggressive dogs and Aggressive Dog Conflict Resolution with Behaviourist and author Cheryl Smith.Her most recent accomplishments include completing the Master Aggression Course with world renowned Behaviour Consultant and expert on dog aggression, Michael Shikashio and she is currently completing her diploma in Canine Behaviourology with a specialty in working with aggressive dogs Karen has also worked with local animal shelters and Rescue organizations to assist in the care and rehabilitation of rescued dogs who are usually suffering from trauma and stress related behaviour issues. Her continuing education and experience have ensured Karen has developed expertise in dog psychological issues manifesting themselves as anxiety or aggression.Karen's training specialties include Rally Obedience, Agility, Working Dogs Tracking, Scent work, and puppy foundations. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants, The Agility Association of Canada, the Canadian Association for Professional Dog Trainers and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.Karen lives in York Region with her dogs most of which compete in obedience, agility and Rally Obedience. Her dogs have reached master level in all sports. Your Host:Corey McCusker, Canine CoachCorey's passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith after 22 years working in the Financial Industry to leave her corporate job in 2006 and start two companies. Corey is a Coach at heart and works with business leaders and high-performance teams, but her true passion has always been canines. She now has created a career that supports both. Corey founded Muttz with Mannerz in 2006. Her foundation of knowledge which includes being a Senior Manager, Dog Trainer, Vet Assistant, World Tour Lead, and Mental Performance Coach helped her to launch the Canine Academy. The purpose of the academy is to assist pet parents build the foundation for their pups to be with them for life. Corey believes in giving back to the community. Over many years she has volunteered at the Toronto Humane Society and the OSPCA and is also proud to be an evaluator for St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. She held the position of Director of Communications on the board for the Canadian Association for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives from 2017-2019.  She has been active with Markham Fair and been a Team Captain and on the Executive for Stouffville Ladies Floor Hockey League for over 15 years. Corey has made Stouffville her home for the last 18 years and shares it with Mike, her partner, two stepdaughters, Karla and Alison, and their two energetic kittens, Dino and Demi. Over the years Corey has been fortunate to be blessed to share her life with 6 wonderful canines, Tilley (Miniature Dachshund), Tiny, Kira (Great Danes), Fred (Maltese), Charlie (Morkie), and Cleo (Miniature Poodle). Corey and Mike welcomed their new puppy, Skye, a rescue Muttz from Manitoba reserves into their home in June. 2021. They have big hopes for her and look forward to Skye filling their lives with joy and being an active member of Team Muttz.  Contact:Muttz with Mannerz – https://muttzwithmannerz.comCorey's Email – corey@muttzwithmannerz.comJoin Corey each month for the Women and Dog Circle Free Meetups you can register here  >> https://www.seewhatshecando.com/women-and-dogs-circle

Joann Rechtine, CSAT, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, MS, MPH, RN Joann has been working with dogs professionally for over twenty years and specializes in separation anxiety work. Joann is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She is the owner and founder of The Loose Leash Academy and works exclusively with dogs who experience separation anxiety or isolation distress issues and uses humane and studied protocols that are formulated specifically for a dog's needs. She is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), a certified Family Dog Mediator, and a Fear Free™ Certified Trainer.  Joann currently organizes educational events for dog training professionals in subjects like dog aggression, nose work, and separation anxiety. She is an expert at organizing events and has planned everything from 1-hour seminars to multiple- day international conferences. Trish McMillan holds a Master's degree in Animal Behavior from the University of Exeter in England and numerous other certifications and credentials.  She specializes in training and behavior modification work using positive reinforcement with dogs, cats, and horses. Trish runs McMillan  Animal Behavior in North Carolina and Shelter Behavior Hub online and worldwide. For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2022/07/02/behavioral-euthanasia/ 

In the very first episode of The Baroo podcast I chat with certified professional dog trainer,  behavior consultant and author Irith Bloom about something I think most pet parents are familiar with: walking your dog. We chat about ways you can make the walk more enjoyable for you and your pup and why taking your dog on a sniffari  can help you raise a calmer canine .Irith is a CPDT-KSA, a CBCC-KA, a CDBC, a KPA CTP, a VSPDT, and a CBATI. She is also faculty at both Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy and DogBiz's Dog Walking Academy, and she's certified in TAGteach, a positive reinforcement method for teaching humans. She is on the board of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), and Chair Emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). You can learn more about Irith Bloom here:https://thesophisticateddog.com/about-irith/       Purchase her book here:Your Puppy and You : A step -by step guide to raising a freak'n  awesome dog

Hallie Wells, the owner of Lumos Dog Training and Behavior Services, is a service dog and pet behavior expert who started her career as the Puppy Program Manager for a nationally accredited service and guide dog school. In addition to being the owner and head trainer at Lumos, she is a pet trainer with Peach on a Leash with a focus on the VIP Development program and behavior modification. These positions have led her to offer online service dog training services and behavior consultations for dog owners and service dog users beyond the Atlanta area. She is a certified professional dog trainer through The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers with a focus on providing modern, science-based training. Hallie joined Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss the difference between therapy, guide, service, and emotional support animals, what goes into training assistance dogs and how she helps people who need assistance dogs prepare their dogs for work. Follow Hallie Wells Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumosdogtraining/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Lumos-Dog-Training-and-Behavior-Services/100069016225518/ Website: https://www.lumosdogtraining.com/ Follow Telltail Dog Instagram: instagram.com/telltaildog/ Facebook: facebook.com/telltaildog/ Twitter: twitter.com/telltaildog Website: https://telltaildogtraining.com/ Special Guest: Hallie Wells.

Are you concerned about your dog's behaviour? Do you know who to call for help?In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, host Corey McCusker interviews Karen Baxter, Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant. Corey and Karen discuss the various options available to you, and Karen shares how she works with her clients.Beginning her professional career with dogs over 20 years ago, Karen Baxter brings an experience and joy to her work that can be felt by each dog and dog owner that she works with, regardless of the size of the breed of the dog. Karen's training philosophy is one size does not fit all.In this episode Corey and Karen share:The differences between a Dog Trainer, Behaviour Consultant, and Veterinary Behaviourist and how each one can help your dog.Karen shares a positive success story of one of her clients which has utilized all three specialists.How changing the behaviour of a dog is like that of a person changing a ‘bad' habit.Why changing dog behaviour – their emotional reaction to something - is not going to be a “quick fix”.The multi-step process Karen uses to assess a dog to understand if she can help them.The 3 main concerns that people approach Karen with for help with their dogs.The number one piece of advice that Karen would give to people about dog behaviour issues –it's not your fault!For more information about Karen and Unified K9 Behaviour Centre please visit her website www.unifiedk9.ca . About Karen BaxterKaren Baxter has loved dogs all her life and feels privileged that she has the ideal job… following her life-long passion and working with dogs. Beginning her professional career with dogs over 20 years ago, Karen brings an experience and joy to her work that can be felt by each dog and dog owner that she works with regardless of the size or the breed of dog. Karen's training philosophy is “one size does NOT fit all!” and true to the Unified K9 difference, tailors her training protocols and/or treatment plans to the needs of the dog and the lifestyle and goals of the dog's owner. Her positive and fair techniques are designed to bring out enthusiasm in each dog so they learn to love training which results in building stronger relationships with their humans, based on trust. Karen has participated in various training programs over several years preparing for her career in dog training. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer having passed the Knowledge Assessment examination through the Certification Council for Professional Pet Dog Trainers.  She is a graduate of Animal Behaviour College's Certified Dog Trainer program. Karen has also studied and completed training on the practical application of Behaviour Adjustment Training for fearful, anxious and aggressive dogs and Aggressive Dog Conflict Resolution with Behaviourist and author Cheryl Smith.Her most recent accomplishments include completing the Master Aggression Course with world renowned Behaviour Consultant and expert on dog aggression, Michael Shikashio and she is currently completing her diploma in Canine Behaviourology with a specialty in working with aggressive dogs Karen has also worked with local animal shelters and Rescue organizations to assist in the care and rehabilitation of rescued dogs who are usually suffering from trauma and stress related behaviour issues. Her continuing education and experience have ensured Karen has developed expertise in dog psychological issues manifesting themselves as anxiety or aggression.Karen's training specialties include Rally Obedience, Agility, Working Dogs Tracking, Scent work, and puppy foundations. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants, The Agility Association of Canada, the Canadian Association for Professional Dog Trainers and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.Karen lives in York Region with her dogs most of which compete in obedience, agility and Rally Obedience. Her dogs have reached master level in all sports. Your Host:Corey McCusker, Canine CoachCorey's passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith after 22 years working in the Financial Industry to leave her corporate job in 2006 and start two companies. Corey is a Coach at heart and works with business leaders and high-performance teams, but her true passion has always been canines. She now has created a career that supports both. Corey founded Muttz with Mannerz in 2006. Her foundation of knowledge which includes being a Senior Manager, Dog Trainer, Vet Assistant, World Tour Lead, and Mental Performance Coach helped her to launch the Canine Academy. The purpose of the academy is to assist pet parents build the foundation for their pups to be with them for life. Corey believes in giving back to the community. Over many years she has volunteered at the Toronto Humane Society and the OSPCA and is also proud to be an evaluator for St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. She held the position of Director of Communications on the board for the Canadian Association for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives from 2017-2019.  She has been active with Markham Fair and been a Team Captain and on the Executive for Stouffville Ladies Floor Hockey League for over 15 years. Corey has made Stouffville her home for the last 18 years and shares it with Mike, her partner, two stepdaughters, Karla and Alison, and their two energetic kittens, Dino and Demi. Over the years Corey has been fortunate to be blessed to share her life with 6 wonderful canines, Tilley (Miniature Dachshund), Tiny, Kira (Great Danes), Fred (Maltese), Charlie (Morkie), and Cleo (Miniature Poodle). Corey and Mike welcomed their new puppy, Skye, a rescue Muttz from Manitoba reserves into their home in June. 2021. They have big hopes for her and look forward to Skye filling their lives with joy and being an active member of Team Muttz. Contact:Muttz with Mannerz – https://muttzwithmannerz.comCorey's Email – corey@muttzwithmannerz.comJoin Corey each month for the Women and Dog Circle Free Meetups you can register here  >> https://www.seewhatshecando.com/women-and-dogs-circle

Hallie Wells, the owner of Lumos Dog Training and Behavior Services, is a service dog and pet behavior expert who started her career as the Puppy Program Manager for a nationally accredited service and guide dog school. In addition to being the owner and head trainer at Lumos, she is a pet trainer with Peach on a Leash with a focus on the VIP Development program and behavior modification. These positions have led her to offer online service dog training services and behavior consultations for dog owners and service dog users beyond the Atlanta area. She is a certified professional dog trainer through The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers with a focus on providing modern, science-based training. Hallie joined Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she became a guide dog trainer and why she started Lumos Dog Training. Follow Hallie Wells Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumosdogtraining/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Lumos-Dog-Training-and-Behavior-Services/100069016225518/ Website: https://www.lumosdogtraining.com/ Follow Telltail Dog Instagram: instagram.com/telltaildog/ Facebook: facebook.com/telltaildog/ Twitter: twitter.com/telltaildog Website: https://telltaildogtraining.com/ Special Guest: Hallie Wells.

Your Working Dog Radio hosts, Eric @vanessk9 & Ted @ted_summers, sit down with former US Army MP MWD Handler, former Washington State Police Canine Association Executive Member, former Vice President of the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers (now called the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), former instructor for the K9 Academy for Law Enforcement, and current owner of Pro Active K9, Steve White!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ White has instructed at seminars in the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, Mexico, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. He was a founding instructor at Karen Pryor's ClickerExpo, and has been in law enforcement K9 for decades. White's written various articles which have appeared in police K-9 and dog training publications, and he specializes in teaching behavior modification, urban tracking, and scentwork through the use of positive reinforcement based operant conditioning. Your hosts delve into White's incredible history in K9, and discuss how he uses the HITT method for tracking. ⁣ ⁣ White also provides consultation, training, and audit services to K9 units, and has been recognized as an expert witness by Washington and Federal courts in Police K9 and dog behavior matters. Be sure to hit him up if you're ever in need of his services!⁣ ⁣ You can watch & listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple & anywhere else you listen to podcasts.⁣

Your Working Dog Radio hosts, Eric @vanessk9 & Ted @ted_summers, sit down with former US Army MP MWD Handler, former Washington State Police Canine Association Executive Member, former Vice President of the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers (now called the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), former instructor for the K9 Academy for Law Enforcement, and current owner of Pro Active K9, Steve White!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ White has instructed at seminars in the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, Mexico, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. He was a founding instructor at Karen Pryor's ClickerExpo, and has been in law enforcement K9 for decades. White's written various articles which have appeared in police K-9 and dog training publications, and he specializes in teaching behavior modification, urban tracking, and scentwork through the use of positive reinforcement based operant conditioning. Your hosts delve into White's incredible history in K9, and discuss how he uses the HITT method for tracking. ⁣ ⁣ White also provides consultation, training, and audit services to K9 units, and has been recognized as an expert witness by Washington and Federal courts in Police K9 and dog behavior matters. Be sure to hit him up if you're ever in need of his services!⁣ ⁣ You can watch & listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple & anywhere else you listen to podcasts.⁣

André A. S. Dick, MD, MPH, FACS Associate Professor of Surgery ASTS Transplant Fellowship Program Director | UWMC Surgical Director, Pediatric Kidney Transplant | SCH Interim Surgeon-in-Chief | SCH Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery www.seattlechildrens.org Dr. André Dick is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center and Seattle Children's Hospital. He was born in Jamaica and attended medical school at the State University of New York School of Medicine at Buffalo. Dr. Dick fulfilled his residency at Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center, and completed his fellowship in abdominal transplant surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center. In 2008 he joined both the University of Washington Department of Surgery and Seattle Children's Hospital as Assistant Professor of Surgery. Dr. Dick was promoted to Associate Professor of Surgery in July 2014. He was appointed Surgical Director, Pediatric Kidney Transplantation at Seattle Children's Hospital in July 2016 and currently serves as the Interim Surgeon-in-Chief. Dr. Dick has been board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery since 2006. In 2011, he earned his Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH) at the Harvard School of Public Health. He has served as the Region 6 Representative on the Pediatric Transplant Committee for the United Network for Organ Sharing UNOS/OPTN). Dr. Dick is also dedicated to the training and education of young surgeons. He is the Transplant Fellowship Program Director at University of Washington. Nationally, he is currently serving as Chair of the ASTS(American Society of Transplant Surgeons) Fellowship Training Committee and also serves on the Transplant Accreditation and Certification Council. Dr. Dick is also an active member of the IPTA (International Pediatric Transplant Association), where he currently serves as a councilor. Dr. Dick's clinical interests include liver, kidney and pancreas transplant and hepatobiliary surgery. His research is focused on obesity and its effects on transplant outcomes and on health care disparities in transplantation.

Have you ever wondered what's actually in your weed? Today we talked to  Ben Gelt co-founder at the Cannabis Certification Council (CCC).  During our conversation Ben walked us through what certification is, what it means, how it happens, and why you should have it.  Next, Ben talked about the food + wine  industry and how that's been an example for building certifications and standard in cannabis industry. But first, let's do our product shout outs:Heirloom Pet Products -  using the highest quality, 100% organic Water Soluble Broad Spectrum Hemp in all of their fast acting pet products.  Check out their website!More information:Cannabis Certification Councilhttps://www.instagram.com/cannacertcouncil/https://twitter.com/CannaCouncil The CCC is a nonprofit standard holding body focused on providing consumer and industry education, transparency and choice in the cannabis industry. Through our #WhatsInMyWeed campaign and the Cannabis Sustainability Symposium, the Council has become a leading advocate for clean, ethical and sustainable business practices in the cannabis industry. 

Linda Daniel is a Board Certified, Licensed Audiologist and Listening and Spoken Language Specialist/Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist with over 45 years' experience in the field. She earned a BS in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Iowa, a MA in Audiology from the University of Denver, and a MS in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In her graduate education, Linda focused on aural rehabilitation, language development, and human information processing. She is owner of HEAR In Dallas, a private practice in which she provides aural rehabilitation services to individuals of all ages around the world. Via telehealth, she provides her services to individuals with hearing loss living in diverse cultures. Linda's mission is to assist patients in living within the hearing-speaking mainstream of education and society when possible. With dual graduate degrees, she serves a widely heterogeneous population of individuals with hearing loss, including those with associated disorders and complex situations. Her special interests include cochlear implants, auditory brainstem implants, family coaching, processing of multisensory input, cognitive functions of audition and communication, and adapting the Principles of Auditory-Verbal Practice to people in diverse cultures. She is a well-known presenter at state, national, and international conferences, and guest lecturer at universities. She served as the first Chair of the Examination Development Committee of the Certification Council of Auditory-Verbal International in the 1990's. Linda is current Chair of the Education Committee and a volunteer for the Dallas Hearing Foundation. In addition, Linda enjoys mentoring university interns and professionals. She is first author of a recently published textbook entitled Video-based Aural Rehabilitation Guide: Enhancing Listening and Spoken Language in Children and Adults. This university level textbook includes 200 video segments illustrating a wide range of topics related to hearing loss such as hearing technologies, communication development, education, family involvement, comorbid conditions, psychosocial aspects, and advocacy. https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publications/video-based-aural-rehabilitation-guide-enhancing-listening-and-spoken-language-in-children-and-adults. With an average of 20 videos integrated into the 10 chapters, this is an invaluable resource for professionals and families affected by hearing loss. Currently, Linda is producing hour-long videos of therapy in listening and spoken language with children and adults and interviews on topics related to hearing loss for Simucase, which maintains a video library accessed by speech and hearing instructors in over 300 universities worldwide (www.simucase.com). Linda has devoted her life to improving the lives of individuals with hearing loss and their families and educating future professionals. Linda L. Daniel, Owner of HEAR In Dallas MA Audiology, MS Communication Disorders ABA Board Certified Audiologist, ASHA CCC-A, TX Licensed Audiologist Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist www.hearingimpaired.com linda@hearingimpaired.com

Welcome to the Rescue Tails podcast, the show dedicated to helping you settle your adopted rescue dog! In this episode, I chat with Richard Maxim Walter about how you can choose the right rescue dog for you. All dogs need daily mental and physical exercise as well as emotional support. But depending on the breed or breed mix and the background of the dog, they might need significantly more than what you might be prepared to or able to offer them. We talk about the specific questions you need to ask the shelter before adopting to make sure you're aware of any potential emotional, behavioural or health issues. Richard is a certified dog trainer at Club Canino Sant Cugat in Spain, and he is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. He's also currently working on his certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. As always, I hope you enjoyed this episode. And if there were any specific topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes of Rescue Tails, drop me an email at nihal@rescuetails.co or reach out to me on our Facebook page or website.You can find out more about The Flaneurs Barcelona, check out their website and you can follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

Bradley Phifer, Executive Director of the CCPDT, joins me today to discuss this important anniversary. We go into why it is important and what it means for the industry. We also discuss why the CCPDT is unique and how a diverse range of dog trainers all over the country have pursued this certification. Bradley is a dog trainer and behavior consultant who has helped countless dog owners improve their relationship with their dogs. With 17 years of experience, he has successfully trained dogs of all breed types and temperaments. In addition to his experience, Bradley is certified as a trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the leading credentialing organization for the dog training profession, where he serves as their Executive Director. He is also a member of the Ibizan Hound Club of the United States, the Affenpinscher Club of America, and the Basenji Club of America. About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blog, The Crossover Trainer blog, and her own local dog training business, All Positive Dog Training in New York. She is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and also has a background in digital marketing strategy and business consulting. She is able to mix her expertise in each field to provide the most relevant and actionable tips for dog trainers and their businesses. She has been studying and working with dogs for over 10 years and enjoys helping people regain tranquility in their lives with modern dog training techniques. Now, she helps modern dog trainers establish successful businesses so that they in-turn can help more dog owners and dogs live happy, enriched lives together. The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. Learn alongside the industry's leading professionals as we discuss relevant dog training news, dog behavior theories, business practices, and more! Visit our website for articles, courses, and FREE templates and downloads for your training business: TheModernDogTrainer.net

Laura McGaughey is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, which is a nationally recognized certification. She has trained hundreds of dogs of all types with behavioral issues and placed six service dogs and one therapy dog while working with Freedom Service Dogs of America. This interview is very special to me because Laura trained our service dog, Aussie, prior to her joining our family. Prior to Aussie's arrival, I knew very little about service dogs, especially dogs that could be supportive to kids on the autism spectrum. In this episode, you will hear about the differences between a service and emotional support dog, some of the do's and don'ts in the service dog world, and how Aussie transformed my family's lives for the better. To learn more about Freedom Service Dogs of America, please visit their website at https://freedomservicedogs.org/. Laura McGaughey can be reached through Facebook @LauraMcGaughey.

My guest on this episode is Eric Brad from Vancouver Island, Canada. Eric has been doing agility since the early 2000s. NADAC is where he currently trials but he started in the AAC (Agility Association of Canada). Eric and his wife are fanciers of the Belgian Shepherds which I learn on this podcast includes the Malinois, Tervuren and the Groenendael. Eric is a student and teacher of modern animal training methods based on behavioral science. Eric is a certified professional dog trainer, having earned his CPDT-KA certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. He has written many articles and essays, many of which are available as Canine Nation podcasts (available on Spotify, iTunes, and other podcast directories) and also at his Canine Nation website.  You can find more information about Eric and his writings at his website: caninenation.ca Eric has a new mailing list where his new writing is appearing first at caninenation.substack.com Also an archive of Eric's essays and articles can be found at caninenation.lifeasahuman.com Comments or feedback can always be sent to offcourse@optimum.net

I failed the first time I took the certification exam. I was not in a good headspace. Plus, I needed to study a bit more. Here's why I tried again. Cited in the episode: * Karen Pryor Academy: https://karenpryoracademy.com/ * Ken Ramirez: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Together-Collected-Wisdom-Trainers/dp/1890948500 * Association of Professional Dog Trainers: https://apdt.com/ * APDT Career Resource Center: https://apdt.com/resource-center/career/ * International Association of Canine Professionals: https://www.canineprofessionals.com/ * Animal Behavior College: https://www.animalbehaviorcollege.com/dog-trainer/ * Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers: http://www.ccpdt.org/ * Trainers vs. Behaviorists: https://www.thesprucepets.com/dog-trainers-versus-behaviorists-1118258 More from Telltail Dog Training: http://telltaildogtraining.com/ https://www.instagram.com/telltaildog/ https://www.facebook.com/telltaildog/ https://twitter.com/telltaildog

Join Niki Tudge where she Chats and Chuckles with Judy Luther. Niki and Judy chat equine, canine and captive animals. Their discussion ranges into the great programs the PPG Canine Committee are working on such as Project Trade, Boundary SOP's and so much more. Judy is based in the St. Louis, Missouri metro area and Branson, Missouri and has provided training and behavior consulting services for a variety of species, both domestic and exotic, for over 27 years. She is a board certified pet dog trainer through the Certification Council of Professional Trainers, a certified nose work instructor, a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy, a certified canine massage therapist, a Canine Good Citizen evaluator, an AKC Puppy S.T.A.R. evaluator, an APDT C.L.A.S.S. instructor and evaluator, and works with the American Humane Educators Association. She is also the creator of Trust Centered Training™, which utilizes the latest scientific research, and runs her own training business. In addition, Judy is the chair of PPG's Canine Division, sits on the Advisory Board for St. Louis County Animal Control, and has volunteered for the Missouri Puppies for Patrol program.

Ronny LeJeune is the owner of Optimal Canine and she has multiple years of experience in the pet care industry where she developed a special interest in canine nutrition, training, and fitness.Ronny is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Certified in Canine Nutrition (Cert.CN) through the Companion Animal Science Institute (CASI), Certified Canine Fitness Coach (CCFC) through the Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD) program, and a Fear Free Certified Pet Professional. She is currently pursuing a higher level canine conditioning certification at the University of Tennessee to become a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) and is projected to complete the program in 2020.In addition to Optimal Canine, Ronny is the owner of Perfectly Rawsome. Perfectly Rawsome is an informational raw feeding resource for pet parents to provide a home prepared raw diet to dogs and cats. Perfectly Rawsome was created in 2015 and has blossomed into one of the top online resources for raw feeding for dogs and cats.Ronny also has two Facebook support groups – Raw Feeding University and Mission Slimpawsible. Raw Feeding University is focused on providing a group for raw feeders from across the world to connect with one another. Mission Slimpawsible is a canine fitness group on Facebook focused on helping fight canine obesity and helping canine athletes maintain physical fitness.Optimal CaninePerfectly RawsomeRaw Feeding UniversityMission Slimpawsible The Raw Entrepawneur: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheRawEntrepawneur

In this episode I chat with Kim Brophey about why we should view our dog's behavior through more than one lens; all things ethology and aggression; why the breed of a dog matters; and the topic of predatory aggression of which Kim and I have a little debate of what to really call "it." AggressiveDog.com Educational OfferingsAggression in Dogs ConferenceKim Brophey is an applied ethologist and professional Family Dog Mediator™ working to solve problems between people and dogs with modern science. A locally and nationally awarded and certified dog behavior consultant, Kim is breaking the mold in the pet dog industry in order to facilitate a long overdue paradigm shift in our relationships with our dogs.Through her groundbreaking trademarked Dog L.E.G.S.® system of canine science and the official Dog L.E.G.S.® Guide book -Meet Your Dog, her revolutionary Canine Genetic Heritage Testing Software and app-The Dog Key™[KB1] , National Dog L.E.G.S. Association for businesses and organizations (endorsed by the late Raymond Coppinger), and her daily service to families and community in Dog City, USA™ at her Asheville, NC, practice – The Dog Door Behavior Center (locally awarded Best of WNC the past 6 years), Kim Brophey is redefining how we perceive and treat our canine companions.Kim is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, an awarded member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, member of the International Society for Applied Ethology, former board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and board member of The Asheville Humane Society.The Dog Door

One of the many interesting things about dog training? Every professional has taken a different path. We are in a moment where many people are considering new careers. If you've ever thought about becoming a dog trainer, you will want to listen to this interview featuring two women who went from success in completely different fields to success in working with dogs. Annie, who became a dog trainer after working as a journalist for a decade, interviews Marie Poliseno, a former Wall Street Trader turned dog trainer turned CPA. Her company, Dollars & Scents, specializes in working with professional dog trainers who need help with the financial side of things. Learn more about Marie at Dog-Pro-CPA.com. Learn more about Annie at AnnieGrossman.com. Special thanks to Nikki Acton for sharing her lovely Yelp review in this episode. The audio in this episode is an abridged version of a webinar interview between Annie and Marie. You can watch it here. Learn more about Marie at Dog-Pro-CPA.com. Special thanks to Nikki Acton for sharing her lovely Yelp review in this episode. You can follow her dog, Mookie, on Instagram: @mookietheoriginal Mentioned in this episode: The Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers Dana Crevling's Instructor Training Course Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson The Karen Pryor Academy The Academy For Dog Trainers School For The Dogs' Professional Dog Training Course Don't Shoot The Dog by Karen Pryor Reaching The Animal Mind by Karen Pryor LIMA Terry Ryan's Chicken Camps Clicker Expo The Association of Professional Dog Trainers Tawzer Partial Transcript: Annie (00:05): I am here with Marie Poliseno who is basically School For The Dogs’ CFO. I've known her for many years. She is our bookkeeper, accountant and a both a cheerleader and a shoulder to cry on. Her company is called Dollars and Scents. That “scents” S-C-E-N-T-S. She specializes in helping dog-related businesses. She is based in Montana. I've been wanting to interview Marie for a long time, but it usually occurs to me right around this time of year, around tax time. And I never want to bother her by asking to take her time to do an interview when she's preparing people's taxes. But this year, tax day got moved and I saw an opportunity! So I wanted to specifically have her here to talk about becoming a dog trainer and things to think about when making a, making a choice to move to this new kind of career. I think she has an interesting perspective. Marie, why don't you start out by telling us a little bit about how you first got into dog training. Full Transcript available at SchoolForTheDogs.com/Podcasts

Dr. Andi's World Radio Show Dr. Andi is diving into another polarizing topic this week, talking about No Kill policy with her Special Guest, Marissa Martino.  Where do you stand in the ‘no kill’ conversation? Is it actually the best policy? Does it solve anything? Or does it create more issues than it is supposed to solve? And what else could we acknowledge - and co-create - with shelter animals? Join the conversation as Dr. Andi and Marissa invite you to some new awareness and different possibilities. Inspired by her adventures with her dog, Sully, Marissa Martino began her career working with our canine companions after attending the Academy of Dog Trainers in 2007.  After graduation, she started working for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Boulder, CO as their behavior & training coordinator.  During her time there, Marissa implemented a behavior modification program for shelter dogs with various special needs: such as fear, separation anxiety, resource guarding and dog-dog aggression.    After 2 years of working at the shelter, Marissa moved back to San Francisco, where she worked as the Training Programs Manager of SF Puppy Prep.  She used her extensive shelter experience to educate the public on the power of socialization and prevention of behavioral issues for puppies.   In 2011, she accepted the position as the Director of Behavior & Training for the East Bay SPCA in Oakland, CA.  She implemented a behavior modification program for the shelter dogs and cats as well as nine successful volunteer programs.  The program was recognized in Animal Sheltering magazine and in 2014, she presented at the Humane Society of United States Annual Conference on developing volunteer programs to help enrich the lives of shelter dogs. In addition to owning Paws & Reward, Marissa is also the Behavior Manager at the Dumb Friends League in Denver.  Marissa is certified through the Academy for Dog Trainers and the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers.  She is also a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Find more with Marissa at https://pawsandreward.com/meetmarissa/ * Sign-Up for the Special Event with Dr. Andi * Free Zoom Call ~ Tuesday, February 11th ~ Does Your Animal Really Love You? http://bit.ly/DoesYourAnimalReallyLoveYou-SignUp ** Ask Dr. Andi ~ share your question with Dr. Andi and she will answer it on a future episode - http://bit.ly/AskDrAndi-YourQuestion   ~ More Dr. Andi's World ~ A CHANGE-agent of magnitude for the animals of the world. Dr. Andi Harper is an internationally acclaimed animal communicator, certified animal chiropractor and Certified Access Consciousness Facilitator. She is the owner and operator of a thriving practice, Animal Magic Care, based in Golden, CO. With a global animal communication/facilitation  business, Dr. Andi inspires her clients to create magic in their life and with their animals. Join Dr. Andi's World Free Membership, here - http://bit.ly/DrAndisWorldFreeGift - and receive a special selection of Dr. Andi's World episodes as a Thank You Gift from Dr. Andi. Find Dr. Andi on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrAndiHarper/  Find Dr. Andi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drandisworld/ https://drandisworld.com/ To get more of Dr. Andi's World, be sure to visit her Podcast page to enjoy all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/dr-andis-world/  

Today we are talking about an industry that is booming: the pet industry. According to the American Pet Products Association, consumers in the U.S. spend $70 billion on our pets. There are many pet professionals that are tapping into this boom by providing services such as training, grooming, boarding, and walking. In this episode we focus on dog trainers as independent service professionals:- How do people become dog trainers? What is the typical career path for dog trainers?- What’s the scope of services that dog trainers provide?- How much do dog trainers typically charge?- Do you need to be licensed or certified?- How does the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) help dog trainers?- Is there a consensus in the industry about the right and wrong way to train a dog?- Are there any major changes happening in the industry that anyone considering a career in dog training should be aware of?Our guest is Nick Hof who has been a dog trainer for over ten years and holds several nationally recognized certifications from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, the Karen Pryor Academy, and more. He is also the Chair for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the largest trade organization for dog training. He owns Paws Look Listen, LLC in Cincinnati, OH which offers private dog training services to busy families.

Chrissy started working with dogs as a kennel attendant in 1986 as part of her Animal Science program at an Agricultural High School and fell in love with grooming and training. Chrissy is a Certified Professional Groomer through International Professional Groomers, Certified Behavior Consultant for Canines and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. Chrissy started Happy Critters in 2000, providing house call grooming and private dog training. From there started the Creating Great Grooming Dogs podcast in October of 2018. It's the podcast where grooming and training meet. Chrissy’s mission to help passionate groomers, trainers, vets, vet techs, owners, and all other dog pros to help dogs be good for grooming, vet visits, and other types of husbandry.

In this episode we will talk about: When to hire a dog trainer How to find a qualified dog trainer Questions to ask your potential dog trainer If you need help finding a dog trainer in your area please check out the following trainer directories! Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers Pet Professional Guild Karen […] … Read more

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Dr. Elinor Karlsson Here are the links mentioned in the podcast: muttmix.org where you can now take a "Pup Test" that measures your ability to determine the various mixed breeds that are part of 31 example dogs. The answers are now displayed immediately and you can see how well the original Muttmix study participants did. I stopped even guessing after about six animals. Their citizen science site is darwinsark.org Animal behaviorist Marjie Alonso CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP and geneticist Dr. Elinor Karlsson, who managed the MuttMix Project for the International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants tell trainer Laura Pakis that almost everything I think I know about the links between breed, genetics, and behavior is wrong. A very fun segment! Marjie was a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant and owner of City Dog Training in Somerville, MA. for decades, during which time she also served as Training Director, and then behavioral consultant for the New England Dog Training Club, the oldest AKC club in the US, and as a member of the America Humane Association's Advisory Board for Companion Animal Behavior and Training. Marjie is the co-founder of the Somerville Foundation for Animals, which hosts the Somerville Dog Festival each year. Marjie is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants; a Certified Training Partner of Karen Pryor Academy; a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers; an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Elinor is the director of the Vertebrate Genomics Group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She is also an assistant professor in bioinformatics and integrative biology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is excited by the potential for using our own evolutionary history to understand how the human genome works, and in how that knowledge can lead to advances in healthcare. Karlsson’s current projects include the 200 Mammals Genome Project, an international effort led by the Vertebrate Genomics group at the Broad to compare hundreds of different mammalian genomes and identify critically important segments of DNA. She is also studying recent human evolution to find the genetic variation that makes some people resistant to ancient infectious diseases, like cholera. Karlsson has a special interest in diseases shared between humans and dogs. She recently launched the citizen science-driven Darwin’s Dogs project, which invites all dog owners to participate directly in research exploring the genetic basis of dog behavior, as well as diseases such as OCD and cancer. Karlsson received her B.A. in biochemistry/cell biology from Rice University, and earned her Ph.D. in bioinformatics from Boston University. She was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University before starting her own research group at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2014.

Dr. Elinor Karlsson Animal behavioralist Marjie Alonso CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP and geneticist Dr. Elinor Karlsson, who managed the MuttMix Project for the International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants will be here this week to discuss whether those home DNA tests can really identify the breed of your dog. And what is the impact of genetics on behavior? Expert trainer Laura Pakis and I will do the interview in the "Ask Us Anything" format (please call!) for the entire first hour of the program, 12:08-1pm PT. Please tell your friends! Marjie was a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant and owner of City Dog Training in Somerville, MA. for decades, during which time she also served as Training Director, and then behavioral consultant for the New England Dog Training Club, the oldest AKC club in the US, and as a member of the America Humane Association's Advisory Board for Companion Animal Behavior and Training. Marjie is the co-founder of the Somerville Foundation for Animals, which hosts the Somerville Dog Festival each year. Marjie is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants; a Certified Training Partner of Karen Pryor Academy; a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers; an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Elinor is the director of the Vertebrate Genomics Group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She is also an assistant professor in bioinformatics and integrative biology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is excited by the potential for using our own evolutionary history to understand how the human genome works, and in how that knowledge can lead to advances in healthcare. Karlsson’s current projects include the 200 Mammals Genome Project, an international effort led by the Vertebrate Genomics group at the Broad to compare hundreds of different mammalian genomes and identify critically important segments of DNA. She is also studying recent human evolution to find the genetic variation that makes some people resistant to ancient infectious diseases, like cholera. Karlsson has a special interest in diseases shared between humans and dogs. She recently launched the citizen science-driven Darwin’s Dogs project, which invites all dog owners to participate directly in research exploring the genetic basis of dog behavior, as well as diseases such as OCD and cancer. Karlsson received her B.A. in biochemistry/cell biology from Rice University, and earned her Ph.D. in bioinformatics from Boston University. She was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University before starting her own research group at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2014.  

In our very first podcast, we will answer the burning question of: what is the deal with dog sports and why would anyone ever want to get involved in one?! We discuss the benefits of dog sports as an activity, and how competition is a separate route that some dog owners may want to check out. And yes, we will also go into how online dog training really DOES work. This is going to be fun, and we thank you for listening. ----more---- Want to learn more about Dog Sport University? Check out our website and look over our Dog Sport Skills courses. You may also be interested in our informative webinars as well as the Dog Sport University blog.  Have you heard about Scent Work and want to delve deeper into that activity? Perfect, we have just the thing! Check out our sister online dog training platform, Scent Work University where you will find courses and webinars suited for both those dog owners who simply want to have fun, and those who are seriously competing with their dogs. Maybe you're looking to help your puppy or dog in the manners department. Then your need to check out Family Dog University where we provide a variety of programs to help your dog be the best canine family companion they can be! PODCAST TRANSCRIPT Welcome to the All About Dog Sports and Training Podcast. In this podcast, we'll be talking about all things dog sports. We'll be giving you a behind the scenes look at what instructors and officials are considering, what they're looking for in competitive teams. We'll also be providing you training tips and answering your questions. All right, let's get started. Before we start diving into the podcast, I just want to really quickly introduce myself. My name's Dianna Santos, I am the owner and the lead instructor for both Dog Sport University and Scent Work University. I've been training dogs professional since 2011. I am certified through the Karen Prior Academy of Dog Training. I'm also certified through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers. In addition to that, I am also an official with several scent work organizations including AKC Scent Work, as well as United States Canine Scent Sports. I'm also the Judge and CSD Coordinator for United States Canine Scent Sports, where I oversee several officials. I'm coming at this with a variety of different view points. As both a professional dog trainer, as well as an instructor, as well as a competitor and an official and someone affiliated with an organization. My goal is to give you as many different perspectives as possible to help you reach your training goals and to make sure that you and you're dog are having the best time possible as you go for those titles. All right. Without further ado, let's jump into the podcast. For our first episode, we wanted to answer the question of, why would you want to get involved in dog spots in the first place? With that in mind, I actually reached out to several of my clients to see if they would have other questions that would spring off from that, to see if I'd be able to help people wrap their heads around the whole concept of what dog sport is, and why it is they should even get involved with it in the first place with their own dog. I think one of the best ways of doing this, is to actually start off with how I got involved with dog sports. The way I fell into it was very similar to how many people do. My very first Doberman was dog aggressive. He was not dog reactive, he was dog aggressive. If he had the opportunity to eat other dogs, he would. I had found a professional trainer. I wasn't a trainer at this point. They were working with me in figuring out what it is that we could do for behavior modification and for training, to improve this quality of life as well as keep everybody safe. In the process of doing that, I found out about set work. He was not a candidate at all in order to trial, but as with most people, I decided to try out for what's called an odor recognition test for NACSW, which is a Scent Work organization. In the process of doing that and both preparing for and actually doing it, that was my first foray in dog sports. I had never actually been to a trial before at that point. It was intriguing. It was very, very interesting. I have to say that we never did any trials with Zeus again after that point. It wasn't that he did badly, he actually did really, really well. He didn't have any explosions, he didn't have any behavioral issues, he passed all three tests. He did great. A lot of people who were there didn't even know just how much he was not suitable to be trialing, 'cause he did a really great job that day. He was under really good management, and he was just set up to succeed as much as he could within the confines of that space. But what I found was that the groups of people who were there as far as the competitors as well as the officials and the trial hosts, were all very supportive. It was this sense of accomplishment for everyone. There were people who have been trialing forever. It's as though they've been trialing since the day they were born. Dog sports are a second nature to them. Even those people were very kind to people like myself how had no idea what I was doing. That was pretty much how I was introduced to dog sports as a concept. I had Zeus for another couple years after that point until he passed away. Then I got my second Doberman who I have now, and he doesn't have any behavioral issues. He's fabulous and he's athletic and he's just game for everything. The idea was that we would be able to trial. He's introduced me to all kinds of different dog sports, 'cause he can do pretty much everything. I've had a lot of firsts with him as far as, going into a space and not knowing anything about it as far as a trialing aspect. I may know how to train for it, but I'd never actually been to a trial. That's pretty much how I got started. It was really through both of my boys. I have to say that, before that I would hear about trials and I'd be like, "I don't know about all that. That's not really what I'm looking for, I just want my dog to be happy and healthy and well behaved." But I have to say, since I've started trialing, it's definitely something where they say that you get bit by the bug, that's definitely true. It's not just about the titles and it's not just about the ribbons. Those matter, I'm not gonna lie, but it's the community and it's also the incentive to keep going. It's the incentive to keep practicing and training, and it's an opportunity to have these bonding moments with your dog. Traveling to and from trials, being able to hang out in a hotel every now and again, to just being at a trial site. Even though you're surrounded by all these other dogs and people, at least for me personally, I find it to be an opportunity for me to just spend time with him. Where he may just be hanging out in his crate, but I'm sharing granola bars with him and I'm giving him plastic bottles and we're going for potty breaks, whatever else. But it's just us, it's just the time for us to hang out. That was how I fell into it. I fell in love with it, a lot more than I anticipated. I really did not think at all when I first started, that I would be the kind of trialing person that I am now. Quite honestly, if my body cooperated a little bit more, I think I would trial a lot more. That's basically how I got started. Honestly, that's how a lot of people get started. They get started because they are doing an activity that would be beneficial for their dog, either for behavioral issues or just to provide their dog with something else to do, because they are smart little creatures. Then they go to a trial for the very first time, and if it's a good experience, then they're like, "Oh, I think I'd like to do that again." Then before you know it, they're part of the traveling masses that just go in droves over the weekend to go do stuff. I think that ties in really well with the second question that I received from one of my students was, "Why is it that trials are so popular in the first place? Why are dog sports popular? Why is trialing with your dog popular at all?" These are actually two separate questions, because I think it's a misnomer to assume that if you are going to do a dog sport, that means that you have to trial. I really hope to dispel that in this podcast. It's probably something I'm going to be repeating over and over and over again. The story that I said with Zeus is actually a really good example, where we fell into Scent Work because it was part of his behavior modification program. It worked wonders, it really helped improve his quality of life. He was a lot calmer, he was more fulfilled because we weren't able to go out and do things. We couldn't go for walks, we couldn't go for hikes, it just wasn't safe. We were able to do things at home using Scent Work to help use his brain, 'cause he was extraordinarily smart. It helped improve his quality of life. Now even though we did that ORT and we had done well, we did not enter in anything else, 'cause it was not good to test fate. But that didn't mean that I stopped doing Scent Work. If anything, we did Scent Work more, because now we realized just how awesome it was and how much I loved it as an activity. He really enjoyed it. I just hope that that's clear, and there's a lot of people who just assume that, "Well, I'm never interested in competing," or, "I don't want to compete," or, "My dog wouldn't be suitable to compete." "Well that means I can't play that thing." Of course you can. There's nothing preventing you from doing that. Another example of that would be with the boy I have now. As of the recording of this podcast, he is coming off an injury. We're not really sure the extent of it. It doesn't seem to be that serious. It's probably just a muscle strain at this point. But he's five years old, and something I've been going back and forth over, is agility. Is whether or not we should be competing in agility. I am not very well put together myself. I am a physical mess, and I'm also terribly uncoordinated. It just would not be very pretty. He is very athletic, he's very fast, and he loves to play agility. We just do really short sequences in our backyard. But I've been going back and forth for years, like whether or not competing with him would be a good idea, because the jumps are a certain height and you have certain obstacles you have to do. There are different venues that you can choose to make sure that the courses were suitable for him and maybe there would be certain obstacles we wouldn't do, and all this other stuff. But that doesn't mean during that whole time that I've been going back and forth about it. That because we weren't competing or there was a chance that we would never compete, that I never played the game at home. We do, we play the game at home when he's not sore. Once or twice a week, if not more. He loves it. He thinks it's the best. I'm hoping that that makes sense, that just because you are either not interested in competition or you're not sure if it would be a good match for you or your dog, that you wouldn't be able to do that activity. The activity of a dog sport, such as agility, is a great thing for a lot of dogs to do. Competition is a completely different thing. As far as why it is that these things are so popular, it depends on the activity, because each activity is gonna bring you a different benefit, it's going to reward you and your dog something that's unique for that activity. As an example, we'll just take agility. Agility is so incredibly popular, because it's combining so many different elements of the relationship that you have with your dog. First of all, it's the opportunity once they understand the equipment and they've been training, whatever else, that now they're able to run along side you and do this obstacle course where there are jumps and there are tunnels and there are things like A frames that are like these little mini mountains. There's all these really interesting things that you can do with your dog, that you can showcase their athleticism, they get to run free with you. It's a partnership. Both of you are going through this together, it's not as though you are going over the jump with them, they're running along side you. But you're directing them to go do these things in a very harmonious way when it's done well. That's very addicting, that is something for a dog owner, is spectacular. It's awe inspiring, because this is another species, this is not a little person running along side you, this is a completely different animal. For them to understand a slight flick of the hand or a turning of your shoulder or the directions of your feet, that is incredible that those very slight signals and cues from you, can cause your dog to do a series of obstacles, one right after another. It almost seems like a seamless flow of just awesomeness. It's addicting to watch and it's very addicting to be a part of. People who fall into agility, really do fall in love with it. There are people who are able to do it, they've done it in wheelchairs, and they've done it in automated wheel chairs, or there are people who just stand stationary and they direct their dogs with a variety of different verbal cues or whistles, it's amazing, it really is incredible at the end of the day. Dogs who do agility, love agility. The ability to actually be able to do all this is fun, it's just enjoyable for them. To have that partnership with their person is also a very big plus. That's only one example, I mean there are so many different dog sports that are out there. The overarching reason why it is that dog sports are popular is, it's maximizing on a couple of different things. It's highlighting the fact that you and your dog are indeed a team, in one way or another. You're doing these things together. It's also allowing your dog to be a dog at some level. Whether it be like agility where you're doing obstacles or it's Scent Work, where they may be going off and they're hunting for a specific scent, or it could be competition obedience where they're using their brain to showcase how they can work as a teammate with their handler to do a certain routine with healing and staying, and retrieving and recalls. It's incredible. You then have things like lure coursing, where the dog is chasing a plastic bag, which is supposed to mimic a bunny. You can see them go through these courses where they're not going over or anything, there are no obstacles, but watching a dog really flat out run is amazing. They love it. They're able to tap into their prey drive, to do something that is safe and exhilarating and is so not stuck in the human constraint of things, and the construct of how we make them live their lives. It allows them to be a dog. The joy that they show is very reinforcing to the person. People who own dogs want to have fun with their dogs, I think generally speaking. The joy that your dog shows when they're doing something is extraordinarily reinforcing for you. When you're doing a dog sport that really helps your dog be a dog and allows them to use their brain, to have a physical outlet, to maybe even tap into an instinct, something like herding where a border collie would be herding sheep or even treiball, which his like urban herding where a dog of any breed will be pushing fitness balls along a course to get them into a goal. That's amazing. That's allowing the dog to tap into something that has been developed in them over a long period of time, over sometimes hundreds if not thousands of years. That's amazing, and that's why it's so incredibly popular is because, even though people may not be able to put that into words, they can feel that, they can experience that. It's completely worth all the time and effort it is to get good at such thing and to just practice it. All those practice sessions are opportunities for you to have even more fun with your dog. It's just this ever flowing, reinforcing circle of awesomeness. Which is why people do fall into dog sports, even when they're simply initially just looking for something to help their dog be better behaved. Then they stick with it because it is just so great. One of the other questions that I received from one of my clients was, what is it that they need to know before they take the plunge before going into a particular dog sport. I thought this was a really great question, because it's not one that many of us ask. Most of us who actually first start off in dog sports, don't even realize it's happening. We literally just step in like, "Oh, apparently I'm doing a dog sport now." Particularly with a lot of dog training programs at the moment, they are very good in how they very seamlessly fold in dog sports into even their basic obedience programs, to try to introduce people to the concept of, "Oh look, your dog can do an obstacle. Your dog can do this, your dog can do that." Because learning is good. Our dogs are very, very smart little creatures. The more that they can learn and the more they can have appropriate outlets, the less likely they are to do naughty things like eat your couch. But before you ever were to commit to an actual dog sport training program, I would say a couple things that you want to consider is, a really honest assessment of your dog is. I mean that both as a personality, as in age and also health. There are some people who will be really attracted to something like agility or another really high octane dog sport is flyball. Flyball is where you'll have three little jumps, they're not very tall, and the dog has to go run over them to hit a ball dispensing machine at the end of the lane. They have to retrieve that ball and then race back over those little jumps. They do this in teams. There's a multiple, I think there's four dogs who do it one right after the other. There's two teams that are competing against each other. It's basically a race. Which team can have their dogs go down, do the jumps, grab the ball and then run back the fastest? There are people who watch that and they go, "Wow, that looks like a whole lot of fun. My dog loves to run, my dog loves balls, they would love this." That's great. But then what you would want to figure out is, what's your dog's personality? Are they gonna be okay running along side another dog who's running at a fast speed? Are they going to be scared? Are they gonna be reactive? Are they gonna be like, "Hey, you. Get away from me." There's also a lot of noise associated with flyball, because the handlers are encouraging their dogs very enthusiastically to go off and get the ball and then to race back as quickly as they can. That enthusiasm and all that noise can be very intimidating to a lot of dogs, because it can be perceived as yelling and screaming. Where they're like, "Oh my goodness, everyone's yelling at each other." There's also a lot of barking that's very common at fly ball matches, because all the dogs are really, super excited. Those are the kinds of things you wanna consider is, the activity looks like a whole lot of fun, but is my dog going to be completely bombarded with all this stuff and then be freaking out 'cause it's so noisy and it's so stressful? Then you wanna ask yourself on a physical side, does my dog have the physical capability to do this thing? If your dog has had a knee replacement already or maybe they just have a really weak backend, maybe they have hip dysplasia, maybe they're just not fit, maybe they're just overweight, maybe they're elderly, maybe you adopted your dog as a senior. Should they be doing something that is so incredibly high-impact as something like flyball or agility? My suggestion would be no, that probably wouldn't be the best thing to do. Maybe you want to start off with something a little bit lower impact on them so that they're not sore, so that you're not potentially hurting them. The other thing that you wanna consider is, what is it that you're looking to do as far as, what your goals? What are you looking to get out of this? If you are interested in competing, that's great. Then you probably want to see whether or not you and your dog really could compete, and at what level are you looking to get to? What I mean by that is, if you're looking to compete at the World Team for agility, well then you have to have a really serious assessment of both you and your dog's skills, their age, and also how long it's gonna take you to get there. If you're just interested in maybe trialing at a lower level to just have fun, that's great. There's still a very big difference between doing something for fun, and also still competing if you actually wanna do well, anything above the very novice entry level level. You also wanna ask yourself what your situation is regarding finances. Because if you are interested in getting involved in a dog sport for the competition side, you actually do want to compete. You wanna do some of your research to figure out how much that costs. Whether or not that's going to be a drain on the other things you may wanna be doing with your dog or just with your life overall. It's so disheartening when I hear people get really super psyched about something revolving around dog sports, and then they get bit by the bug and everything is great and they're looking around twice and they're like, "Oh my goodness, there's no way I can pay for this stuff now." They just feel so deflated and so ... It's just really disheartening for them. You wanna come at this with as much of an eyes wide open approach as you can. Have just really realistic expectations for yourself. Understand what your situation is, where it is you would like to go, and give yourself a little bit of a time frame, and be flexible with yourself. There's no rush on these things. Understand that if you were to just find out about a dog sport today, it's very unlikely that you'll be able to compete tomorrow. It's gonna take you time in order to develop the skills that both you and your dog will need to be successful. Depending on the sport, it can take a significant amount of time. As an example, when I was considering doing agility competition with my dog. My goal was, we're gonna be training for at least a year before we actually ever compete. That time frame would probably still be correct now. Maybe we get it down to six months if I was really gung ho about it. But again, he's five years old and he's a Doberman. I'm probably not gonna be competing with him because of his age, and I wanna make sure that I don't hurt him physically. That's something that you would want to consider as well is, if you wanted to compete, then are you comfortable with the amount of time and training and practice it would take to do so. All that being said, does it mean that you shouldn't get involved in a dog sport at all? Of course not. You absolutely can play the game. You absolutely can do the training and the practicing and the working with your instructor and introducing your dog to all those different activities. That's great. But you just wanna know what the answers are to those questions, before you really take the plunge and actually try and compete. Another really interesting question that I received from one of my students was, "Are there any reasons that someone shouldn't get involved in dog sports?" The answer is, yes there are. But I would preface this by saying that it's more on the side of not getting involved in the competition side of it, as opposed to the actual activity. But there are definitely some activities that you may not want to do with your own particular dog, like the example we've given before with flyball. Maybe if you were doing it one-on=one with an instructor where there wasn't a whole bunch of other people practicing, maybe it'd be a fun thing that you do once in a while. That's fine. The other example again is lure coursing, where if you have a dog who is more on the senior side, maybe they have some structural issues, maybe having them running like that and doing the turns where there could be a variety of different turns on the course, maybe that would be hard fro them. Those are the types of reasons why you may not want to do a particular dog sport as the activity or it may just not be a good match for your dog physically. It may also be that you don't want to do a particular activity if it's going to exacerbate a behavioral aspect of your dog that you're trying to work on. An example of this would be, a dog who is extraordinarily, over-the-top possessive. Where they're almost resource guarding sort of thing. You've been working on that with a professional trainer and it's been going along really well. You probably wouldn't want to get into a situation where you were then testing whether or not that would come back. An example of that would be, let's say that that particular dog was also a terrier, and you were interested in doing something like barn hunt, where it is a course set up with a series of hay mazes, so there's hay or straw set up in the course like a maze. There are real live rats that are safely contained inside PVC pipes. Those are hidden throughout the maze. The goal is that the dog comes in and they have to do three different things in order to pass. They have to find all the rats that are hidden in the maze, and there can be between one and five, depending on the level. They have to do a climb, which means they have to get on top of one of the hay bales with all four feet. They also have to do a tunnel. There's actually a tunnel created with the hay itself. Those are three different things they have to do within any given run if they were actually competing in bar hunt. As far as why it is that you may not want to do barn hunt with a dog who is a terrier and has a history of resource guarding, is that that dog will be entering into the barn hunt ring, will probably find their rat, and will be very excited about it, and I'm going to assume, would be very possessive about it as well. Your job as the handler, is to either restrain your dog once they find it, rewarding them, telling them how great they are, so someone else can go in to retrieve the rat so they can be safely removed from the ring. Or that you would be removing the two of yourself to hand it off to somebody else. I'm hoping that you can kind of see where that would be a problem for a dog who has resource guarding issues. That either you or someone else is putting your hand to take away the very high value thing of a rat inside a tube, away from that dog. That's putting your dog, who's probably into a very higher state of arousal and probably tipping over into prairie drive, into a sense of conflict, where even though you and your trainer have been working on this dog not being quite as possessive or not demonstrating those really negative behaviors associated with resource guarding, you're putting them into a situation where they're now more likely to show those behaviors again. I would say, maybe that wouldn't be such a great idea to put that dog into that situation in the first place. That's a very long example of a situation where you may not want to participate in a particular dog sport with a particular dog. Even if you weren't interested in competition. Maybe even that dog wouldn't do well even in practice. 'Cause again, you're still going into, I need to take this thing away from you that you find really super rewarding and very high value. That could be a problem. As far as the competition side of why it is that you wouldn't want to get involved in dog sports, again, just to stress, the majority of time, you can play the activity at home or you can work with your instructor and you can do it that way, that's fine. I would urge people who have dogs who are aggressive, like I had with Zeus, they really should not, in my opinion, be competing at all. Full stop. Period. It's just not safe, it really isn't. It's not to say those dogs don't deserve to have a meaningful life, it doesn't mean that those dogs don't deserve to have fulfillment, they do. You can do those activities again at home or in a very well controlled training environment where you're working with a professional. But to put them into a situation like a trial that is extraordinarily chaotic, there's at least on minimum, on your very small trials for certain activities, 30 dogs at this location. 30 dogs, plus 30 people that are just competitors. Then you have the people who are running the trial, then you have the people who are volunteering at the trial, then you have the people who are officiating the trial. You have at least 50 people at this trial. Again, those are the smaller ones. You can have agility trials that have hundreds of dogs at them. You can have hundreds and hundreds of people at them. They could be located at a public facility, where not only is your event going on, but other things are going on. Where there could be hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of people. Just think of the stress factor that that could do to a dog. Again, those situations you could be putting them into where they could make a mistake. For me, it is a no-brainer. If a dog is really, truly aggressive either to dogs or definitely to people, they should not be competing at all. The other reason why you may not want to do competition is, if you or your dog wouldn't do well in those kinds of situations. That's where you just need to have a really honest assessment about it. You personally are putting a lot of weight on the competition as far as trying to build up your own self worth. "If I get this title, that means I'm great," or, "If this dog gets this title, that means that I'm great." That's going to really bite you in the butt later, because even if you and your dog are fabulous, you have all the great training, they are just amazing with their skill set, all that's great. I don't care how good you are, there's going to be at some point that you and your dog are not going to get a placement or that you may not even queue. That's normal, but if you are approaching this as though you are tying and weaving in your self worth with your dogs ability to actually qualify or to earn a certain title, that's really not good. We see it all the time. On an organizations side, I see all the time people are just completely distraught. There's a difference between disappointment and just broken down and falling apart if you and your dog didn't do well. If that's the case, you have to have a really serious assessment of, maybe you can change the way you're approaching it. If you don't think that you can, then maybe you shouldn't be competing, at least at this time. Maybe you can do it a little bit later when you can change your outlook on it. Within the same vein of why I would suggest someone steer away from doing the competition side of a dog sport is, it's kind of the flip side of that coin. What we were just discussing is, "If I don't qualify or get the title, that means that I'm terrible." But the flip side of that is, because I have earned this and because I've done so well, that means that I'm awesome and so much better than everyone else. Now this is just a personal pet peeve of mine. When people are trying to attach too much value to what it is that they've earned within a certain dog sport, it's not to say it's not a testament to how you and your dog have done. It is, it is definitely proof that you and your dog have done well, that you've done your homework, you've done your training, and you're skilled. Great. But it pretty much ends there. It's not as though the heavens up and a key falls from the sky and you have the key to the world now. That's not how it works. What I have found, is that people who are really like, "I am the best thing ever because I have X title," the problem is that it may work for that dog, but a lot of times with their subsequent dog or sometimes even with that same dog, they then are still pushing the dog far beyond where that dog should be going or they're not reading when the dog may be sore or they may be sick, or maybe something didn't go well or whatever. What happens with that is, they are pushing the dog beyond where they should go, and it can really ruin the relationship with the dog overall, which is not the point of the whole thing. It could just set you on a really dark path, and there are people who have gone down that path and they get really far down and they look around and they're like, "Wow, this is not what I was doing this for in the first place." They have a really hard time getting back into it. But I do wanna note that dog sports overall, is a wonderful thing for dogs to get involved in. Again, there's two different tracks. There's the activity of the given dog sport, and then there's a competition side of the dog sport. Overall, I would say that the dog sport competition community is actually fairly supportive. Are you going to have drama? Are you gonna have drama queens? Yes you are. Are you gonna have certain venues that are stricter or more stringent than others? Yes. Are you gonna have others that don't have maybe as high standards as you would like as a competitor? Yes. Do you have to do your homework? Absolutely. But on a whole, the communities for all these different sports is actually really good. Everyone is in it for the love of their dogs. If there are people who start straying away from that, then as a community we just say, "Hey, why don't we come back over and have fun with our dogs." I would say that if you are on the fence, if you are getting into dog training because you want your dog to be polite with your company or you don't want them pulling on leash or you just adopted a dog and you just want them to be well behaved around the house. Maybe you're taking a basic obedience class, and you keep hearing these things like agility or Scent Work or obedience or rally or whatever, and you're like, "I have no idea what that is." I would say, why don't you watch one of those classes that may be offered. Maybe you should ask some questions for your instructor, maybe you'll be able to go to an actual trial and just watch for a little bit. It's really fun, and the dogs really enjoy these sports. They really enjoy the activity itself. Even if you never wanted to do competition, and maybe it's something that you don't want to do right now, maybe you'd like to try a little bit later, the activity itself can be an extraordinarily beneficial to every dog. I would definitely urge you to check it out. Just really quickly, I just wanted to talk about how all this ties into Dog Sport University, which is the online platform that this podcast is branching out from. Dog Sport University was formed in order to provide online dog training to as many different people, dog handlers and dog owners as possible. The common question that comes out of that is, "Wait a second, does online dog training really work?" The answer is, yes it does. The great thing about online dog training is that it offers three different things. It offers quality, convenience and flexibility. With Dog Sport University, all of our instructors have either taught the same exact course or a very similar course or course topic in person, and they've been doing so for years. They know what works and what doesn't. They also know the various types of modifications you can make for any given exercise. What they're doing, is they're taking all of that knowledge that they've accumulated over years of actual in person training, and they're transferring that to a virtual experience you can then enjoy no matter where you're located, either in the United States or in the whole world. We have students and participants, as of the recording of this podcast, seven different countries, which is amazing. I know for me personally, having lived first on the East Coast of the United States and now living on the West Coast of the United States, it can be extraordinarily frustrating to not be near someone that you wanna train with. There are such incredibly talented trainers everywhere. Our goal is to try to connect you with those really talented trainers. Even if you're not near them geographically, you can still benefit from their knowledge. The other part is the convenience factor. With online dog training, you don't have to be pigeon hold into a particular time frame. With our courses, we offer three different types of enrollment. Student, auditor and watcher. With students, there is a definite start date, but you still have access to all that course material for a year. With a student, it's the most intensive option that you can choose from. You will be submitting homework and video assignments for your instructor to review and to provide feedback on. They may also have an online chat with you several times throughout the course. You also have full access to the entire course forum, where you can ask questions, you can get feedback not only from your instructor, but also from your fellow course participants. The auditor is a really nice intermediary, where you will not be submitting homework or video assignments, but you can absolutely participate in the course forum asking questions, and again, getting that feedback not only from the instructor, but from other course participants as well. The watcher is the most laid back option that you can choose from. This is where we're offering the flexibility factor. If you wanna do something that was a little bit more self taught, where you knew that your schedule was already crazy, and you just wanna be able to come on, view some lessons when you can and work on it when you have a chance, then the watcher is probably the best option for you. You would be able to see the course forum, but you wouldn't be able to actually post. The reason why there's convenience and flexibility, is that you are able to do all this from the comfort of your own home. Better than that, you can actually view your course player on any mobile device, even offline. You can download it using a particular app, and you can view it while you're maybe training with your friends or maybe if you have an in person trainer that wanted to work on something with you, you can do it there, which is really super helpful. You don't have to try to memorize everything. You can also go over a course material over and over again. Maybe there was a side note that your instructor tried to emphasize that you were like, "I can't really remember what they said," but you can go back to the course player and you can play that part over again as often as you need to, so that you're able to get the information that you need. The other great thing about the flexibility, is not only with the enrollment options but also because you have access to all this course material for a full year, you can go at your own pace. The key with dog training is just like learning with people, is individualizing it. They are all individuals, no two dogs are gonna learn the same. Your dog may fly through the first couple of exercises, and then with the next couple, they may need a little bit more time. Where if this was an in person course, you would have to do, these are the exercises for week one, and these are the exercises for week two, and so on and so forth. With this format, even if you're a student, you are still more than welcome to take the time to adjust those exercises so that maybe it takes you instead of one week to do the exercise, maybe it takes you two weeks, maybe it takes you three weeks. It could take you longer. That's totally fine, there's nothing wrong with that. The ability for you to individualize this so it works for you and your dog, is really super helpful. All that to say that yes, online dog training does work. Our goal at Dog Sport University, is to provide as much quality as we can to help people reach their training goals and to connect them with some really incredibly talented trainers. We're adding new trainers all the time, and we're always looking to add in more content. As far as the types of courses that we offer, we offer our Good Manners courses, which we have everything from basic manners to preparing for the Canine Good Citizen Test, to applying for real life skills. Then we also have our dog sport courses. We cover a wide range of different dog sports. From agility to competition obedience, to try ball. Including tricks and tracking and weight pull, and all kinds of really great things. In addition to that, we also have things that's just canine fitness, where you can learn how to make sure that your dog is as fit as they possibly can and can avoid injuries. We also have things that can help you become a better handler, things that can be addressed across all the different dog sports. We offer a lot at Dog Sport University, as well as not only our courses but also our informative webinars. You're more than welcome to check us out at dogsportuniversity.com. I hope you found this first podcast helpful. At the very least I hope it sparked your interest a little bit in dog sports, so you can look into what dog sport may be a good match for both you and your dog. Thank you so much, happy training, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Dr. Elinor Karlsson Animal behavioralist Marjie Alonso CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP and geneticist Dr. Elinor Karlsson, who managed the MuttMix Project for the International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants will be here this week to discuss whether those home DNA tests can really identify the breed of your dog. And what is the impact of genetics on behavior? Expert trainer Laura Pakis and I will do the interview in the "Ask Us Anything" format (please call!) for the entire first hour of the program, 12:08-1pm PT. Please tell your friends! Marjie was a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant and owner of City Dog Training in Somerville, MA. for decades, during which time she also served as Training Director, and then behavioral consultant for the New England Dog Training Club, the oldest AKC club in the US, and as a member of the America Humane Association's Advisory Board for Companion Animal Behavior and Training. Marjie is the co-founder of the Somerville Foundation for Animals, which hosts the Somerville Dog Festival each year. Marjie is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants; a Certified Training Partner of Karen Pryor Academy; a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers; an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Elinor is the director of the Vertebrate Genomics Group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She is also an assistant professor in bioinformatics and integrative biology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is excited by the potential for using our own evolutionary history to understand how the human genome works, and in how that knowledge can lead to advances in healthcare. Karlsson’s current projects include the 200 Mammals Genome Project, an international effort led by the Vertebrate Genomics group at the Broad to compare hundreds of different mammalian genomes and identify critically important segments of DNA. She is also studying recent human evolution to find the genetic variation that makes some people resistant to ancient infectious diseases, like cholera. Karlsson has a special interest in diseases shared between humans and dogs. She recently launched the citizen science-driven Darwin’s Dogs project, which invites all dog owners to participate directly in research exploring the genetic basis of dog behavior, as well as diseases such as OCD and cancer. Karlsson received her B.A. in biochemistry/cell biology from Rice University, and earned her Ph.D. in bioinformatics from Boston University. She was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University before starting her own research group at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2014.    

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with author and  Lamaze Program Co-Director, Dr. Judith Lothian. We explore the idea of pain for a purpose in childbirth. Dr Lothian offers her insight as to how women can use the pain of labor to inform their body how to move, moan and get lost in “nature’s narcotic,” Please enjoy! In today’s Episode:  How Dr. Lothian got started on the path to being a childbirth educator.Her deep involvement with the Lamaze Institute.The three major hormones of labor and their role in ensuring labor functions well.How pain is central to the natural design of childbirth.Helping women to trust the pain and listen to their body’s desire to move, moan, and breathe.What happens when we take the pain away, does that hinder the progress of labor?Exploring an article Dr Lothian wrote, “In a very real sense, the pain of each contraction becomes a guide for the laboring woman.” The difference between pain and suffering in childbirth.How a woman can identify pain that is purposeful rather than that which may indicate back labor or that something is wrong.Ideas and advice for a woman who is overwhelmed by the fear of pain in labor.About Dr. Lothian:  Judith Lothian, Ph.D., R.N.,FAAN Graduate Chair and Professor – Graduate Dept. Seton Hall University College of Nursing Dr. Lothian has been a maternal/child nurse, childbirth educator, and an advocate for birthing women for over 4 decades. The focus of her practice has been childbirth education. She is currently the Chair of the Certification Council for Lamaze International that is responsible for developing the international certification examination for Lamaze certified childbirth educators. She is also the Associate Editor of the Journal of Perinatal Education and write a regular column for the JPE. Her advocacy work includes national leadership positions in Lamaze International and national work with Childbirth Connection, the American College of Nurse Midwives,and the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services. Dr. Lothian is the co-author of The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence. Her research interests are breastfeeding and childbirth. She is currently completing a qualitative research study of the experience of home birth for women and their midwives. https://nyclamaze.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. The Modern Dog Trainer blog contributors invite the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainer's President, Brad Phifer, to discuss how to prepare yourself to become a full-time dog trainer.

Meet your trainers Laura Bourhenne & Kim Rinehardt discuss how they met and how each of them got into dog training. Laura graduated from Moorpark College's Exotic Animal Training & Management Program where she learned about animal husbandry, Operant Conditioning, Classical Conditioning and everything else that was helpful in reaching her goals of becoming an animal trainer. From there she took a seasonal job at the Animal Show at Universal Studios. Shortly after beginning that job she received a call from a family in Santa Monica asking her to train their pot-bellied pig. They also had dogs, and then got a few birds as well. Thus, began her training pets for private clients. Once her stint at Universal Studios was up she continued building her business focusing on dog and pig behavior so she could help people live a rewarding life with their pets. Laura has competed in agility, nosework and dabbled in herding to better understand those instincts (also just for fun). Laura earned her certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, is an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Kim Rinehardt's life with dogs began as a groomer and obedience competitor. Her obvious natural instincts led others to begin asking her for help with their own dogs. This started her on the path to becoming a professional dog trainer. During her dog training career she also worked at a dog rehab facility where she worked with dogs in the pool to help them gain strength and confidence. Kim has competed in grooming competitions, agility, nosework and she too, has dabbled in herding. Kim earned her certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, is a Supporting Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Kim & Laura met through a mutual friend after Laura's pitbull suddenly passed away and shortly thereafter Kim found a stray pitbull. When nobody claimed the stray pitbull their mutual friend put them in touch and Laura adopted Stoney. Kim & Laura have been close friends ever since.