Podcast Episodes

Perfection Paralysis

I think preparing for Dog sports competitions is one of the best ways to push your dog training skills. We talked about that here! How to avoid perfe…

3 years, 7 months ago

The Consolation Prize

It's OK to give a motivator to a dog who has made an error. This episode is all about that process.

Follow my training!

The High Drive Dog

More onl…

3 years, 7 months ago

All about criteria

We talked about setting, raising, and lowering criteria. Using the concept of foundation skills when setting criteria, and problem-solving, with an e…

3 years, 7 months ago

Barking

In this live we discussed barking in a variety of contexts, and some options you may have to resolve it.

3 years, 8 months ago

Punishment in "degrees"

Can you find ways to use punishment where the dog always wins?

3 years, 8 months ago

The Process of Behaviour Change

Wait! You won't solve your behavior challenge in two months!

My dog brings some tremendous benefits to the table but we are far from out of the wood…

3 years, 8 months ago

Flooding & Habituation

This live explored the difference between flooding and habituation, and discusses why I choose to put out information on dog aggression, reactivity a…

3 years, 8 months ago

Matters of Arousal

In the past, I have done several IG lives where I talked about components of over aroused or reactive behavior in more detail. On this one, I tried t…

3 years, 8 months ago

Forging in Heeling

We covered more than that, but in effect, we had a conversation about what happens if an undesirable behavior has a reinforcing quality, even if it's…

3 years, 8 months ago

Reducing Reinforcement

This is primarily aimed at dog sports competitors, but applies to pet dogs too. When reducing reinforcement, focus on your goal. What are you trying …

3 years, 8 months ago