Podcast Episodes

Training for the competition picture?

Training for competition doesn't mean your training should look like competition.

Training for competition means that you are aware of the criteria …

2 years, 8 months ago

Does punishment work?

Absolutely! I can't even believe that's a question.

Does positive reinforcement work? Absolutely! That also should not be a question.

From there, t…

2 years, 9 months ago

Live with Crystal Wing on High Drive Dogs

What is high drive? Arousal? How are they to live with anyway? Listen to this chat between Crystal Wing and Denise Fenzi.

Follow my training!

The Hig…

2 years, 9 months ago

Choosing a Foundation Strategy

When deciding how to train a young dog, I consider the dog's natural tendencies around arousal, the sports I am targeting, and the expectations of th…

2 years, 9 months ago

Building Toy Play in Low Drive Dog

How do you build toy play in a dog with limited drive?

You can use arousal. But there are caveats! This live explores the difference between buildin…

2 years, 9 months ago

But Does It Work For...?

"But does your training work on a ___?" Fill in your breed of choice.

This short live looks at exactly that. What determines whether training will w…

2 years, 10 months ago

Conversation vs. Education

Conversation is an exchange of ideas between people who behave respectfully. Listening is the name of the game! Educating is something else. Educatin…

2 years, 10 months ago

Behavior Medication for Dogs

It makes me sad when people say medication is a last resort. It creates needless suffering in your dependents.

If you would cheerfully give your dog…

2 years, 10 months ago

The Great Training Debate

So much of the distress in the dog industry is misunderstanding. We're talking about different things - and suffering so much as a result.

Follow m…

2 years, 10 months ago

Is Withholding Rewards Aversive?

If your dog finds it aversive when you withhold reinforcement in training as a natural part of the learning process, re-evaluate your training. The g…

2 years, 11 months ago