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In this podcast we discuss why you should get into dog sports and what a profound impact doing so has had on us as trainers. Kelly Dunbar is content and curriculum director for the Dunbar Academy, a French Ring competitor and co-founder of Open Paw which provides training to shelter workers. Join Nick for a webinar on puppy selection and training: https://nickbenger793.clickmeeting.com/puppy-selection-and-training/register
In 'The Future Of Dog Rescue Part 2' we continue the conversation with Kelly Gorman Dunbar, professional dog trainer, industry consultant, and educator/mentor for dog trainers! She's also the COO and Training Director for Sirius Puppy & Dog training and a content creator and instructor for the Dunbar Academy, an online educational resource for both pet professionals and owners.In this episode Kelly and Hannah talk about how to practically introduce Open Paw principles in rescue, Kelly shows us how to create an empowered volunteer base, reduce cleaning time, and maximise the opportunities to train and rehabilitate dogs on a daily basis in shelters. You can catch up with Kelly under 'Kelly Gorman Dunbar' on Facebook, @kellydunbardogtraining on Instagram and TikTok, and the dunbaracademy.comBig thanks to our season 1 sponsor Natures Menu, Europe's leading expert in raw and fresh pet food for all their delicious support.More about your host:Hannah is a qualified dog behaviour specialist in the UK with a degree in Animal Behaviour and a specialism in dog body language and pet dog behaviour. She's trained over 10,000 pet dogs in the last 10 years and written an illustrated guide to dog behaviour called ‘Whats my dog thinking: Understand your dog to give them a happy life'. She featured as one of 3 experts on the prime time Channel 4 television series 'Puppy School' and currently teaches body language and handling courses to vets, groomers and pet shops to reduce bite incidents and increase the handling and observation skills of these awesome, but often overlooked, fields of pet care. You can also follow her work with The All Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG) to reduce deaths and bites from dangerous dogs in 'The Dog Bite Problem' 3 part campaign series.You can train along with Hannah as a pet owner or a pet professional at www.amplifiedbehaviour.com @amplifiedbehaviour @thehannahmolloy
In 'The Future Of Dog Rescue Part 1' we meet Kelly Gorman Dunbar, professional dog trainer, industry consultant, and educator/mentor for dog trainers! She's also the COO and Training Director for Sirius Puppy & Dog training and a content creator and instructor for the Dunbar Academy, an online educational resource for both pet professionals and owners.In this episode Kelly and Hannah discuss the past and present of dog rescue, they discuss some of the broken systems we have normalised in rescue centres globally and touch on what the future of rescue could look like should we adopt the highly successful Open Paw programme she has developed on an international level. You can catch up with Kelly under 'Kelly Gorman Dunbar' on Facebook, @kellydunbardogtraining on Instagram and TikTok, and the dunbaracademy.comBig thanks to our season 1 sponsor Natures Menu, Europe's leading expert in raw and fresh pet food for all their delicious support. More about your host:Hannah is a qualified dog behaviour specialist in the UK with a degree in Animal Behaviour and a specialism in dog body language and pet dog behaviour. She's trained over 10,000 pet dogs in the last 10 years and written an illustrated guide to dog behaviour called ‘Whats my dog thinking: Understand your dog to give them a happy life'. She featured as one of 3 experts on the prime time Channel 4 television series 'Puppy School' and currently teaches body language and handling courses to vets, groomers and pet shops to reduce bite incidents and increase the handling and observation skills of these awesome, but often overlooked, fields of pet care. You can also follow her work with The All Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG) to reduce deaths and bites from dangerous dogs in 'The Dog Bite Problem' 3 part campaign series. You can train along with Hannah as a pet owner or a pet professional at www.amplifiedbehaviour.com @amplifiedbehaviour @thehannahmolloy
Remember those dogs in the animated film Up! ? Weren't they brilliantly observed? I loved the way they would all suddenly stop for squirrels. That was Dr Ian Dunbar's idea. If you get the Pixar DVD with the extra disk included you'll see him on stage teaching the animators all about dog behaviour and facial expressions. He's done so much already, but he's eager to do more. I hope you will discover in this video why I say that Ian is our doggie David Attenborough. I would just love us to have him on the TV all the time curating the way we see the dog world. In this interview we discover how the young farm boy became a vet, moved to London in the 1960s and then off to California in the 70s to do a Phd in animal behaviour. He reveals he also lectured in human sex… which I hadn't heard before, but it was apparently very popular! Ian loved teaching and soon some of the human psychologists where attending his puppy classes to watch how the people learned! He says he used all he learned on the farm to go backwards in dog training, to start early and make everything rewarding. His grandfather won a ploughing competition with a horse that worked remotely without reigns. He trained the horse to plough in a straight line without any compulsion. And as a child Ian was regularly recalling 50 cows. Ian wants everyone to stop obsessing with theory and get back to actually training dogs. His son Jamie is gradually digitising Ian's brain and you can now find much of it in the Dunbar Academy archives. In this in depth interview we talk about the revolutionary Open Paw. The brilliant scheme that changes rescues into universities for dogs. And we talk about dog breeders training their puppies before they sell them, dramatically reducing the number of dogs in rescue and increasing the price they can charge. Here's a link to access Ian's brain - and the amazing Dunbar Academy. A huge resource where you can find the solution to every problem as well as some classic seminars. It would literally take you decades to binge watch everything! https://bit.ly/TheDunbarAcademy
In this Spotlight feature, I can’t tell you how beyond excited I am for you to meet today's more than inspiring, guest, Paul Crowell. Paul is the founder of the nonprofit, Project Open Paw that is dedicated to feeding and taking care of the furry companions of the homeless in San Francisco where he lives. He is also a gofundme hero and was the recipient of The Jefferson Award of The Bay Area in 2018. As an extremely passionate animal lover and rescue advocate, there’s nothing I love more than anyone who wants to help them. So when I first heard about Paul and what he was doing I literally started telling everyone about him and his gigantic heart. - - Yes, I'm a super fan girl! And I’m hoping after today’s episode you'll be a super fan too! :) Grab a cup of coffee or tea, go somewhere cozy, kickback and push play. This is a longer episode but it's so worth it. There's so much inspiration, helpful advice, and wisdom for those with a big heart. It's all about how one person can make an invaluable difference in the lives of others and what we can do to help. Happy Listening! And thank you so much, Paul! SHOW HIGHLIGHTS // (show notes click here)Getting to know Paul - What he does and why he does it - So many inspiring stories!How Project Open Paw got started ad what's needed to keep it going. Using social media for good + storytelling + creating a connection with the homeless community he serves. How becoming a gofundme hero doubled his impact + what specifically we can do to help - So many ideas! So many ways to pitch in! (click on show notes to find out)And you'll want to stay to the end to find out Paul's #1 tip for anyone that wants to do make a difference in their own way. As well as who has made a difference to Paul in his life. CALL TO ACT // Check out the show notes to find out all the ways you can, Get Your Heart On to do what you can to help Paul keep animals on the streets warm, healthy and well-fed. Every single FB like, IG follow, dollar given or item donated will make a huge difference in the life of a deserving dog/cat in need of a simple meal so they can go to sleep with food in their bellies. - as Paul says.Thanks again for you and your big hearts!Much Love + Gratitude,:) giaP. S. Make sure to hit SUBSCRIBE on Apple podcasts or wherever you like to listen. And if you want me to also personally let you know when a new episode comes out all you have to do is sign up right here and I’ve got you!
Kelly Dunbar came on to talk about safety in entering other people's homes, Open Paw, and client expectations. Sarah is Drinking: HOTD Cocktail- The Bucking Mule! proportions unique to the individual -Honey -Fizz water -Vodka -Lime -Sriracha Rebecca is Drinking: Blazing Star Saison, Structures Brewing Kelly Dunbar is Drinking:Locrian, Ghost Town Brewing To get in touch with Kelly click the following links! Sirius Pup Open Paw Dog Star Daily Visit Our Redbubble Store! iTunes Discussion Group For direct inquiries and information about sponsorships, advertising, guest spots, and PR, please email Podcasthairofthedog@gmail.com
Animal Shelters need a major overhaul and Kelly Gorman Dunbar's Open Paw program offers shelters the opportunity to become a vital part of their communities.
Open Paw is an international community-based humane education program that has changed the face of shelters who use it by employing the best available animal behavior protocols and at the same time being fun and easy to follow for employees and volunteers.
The world of animal sheltering is constantly changing and hopefully improving. We can and should expect more from our local shelters while striving to understand the challenges and limitations they face. I'll be talking to Stephanie Collingsworth, CPDT-KA about the progressive programs and protocol at Multnomah County Animal Shelter in Troutdale, OR. MCAS is known for innovation and dedication to improving the shelter environment. We'll chat about Open Paw, enrichment, the play group program and the challenges of the no-kill movement. If you have questions about MCAS, please contact Stephanie directly.
Many dogs end up in shelters because of relatively minor behavior problems. Unfortunately, most dogs then become less adoptable the longer they spend in a shelter, because whatever housetraining or socialization they do have begins to deteriorate. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this