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Drive, Deprivation, and Desperation
Is it ok to withhold toys to produce more drive for them? Are we sometimes producing welfare deficits to our advantage with our sport dogs? The answe…
4 years, 8 months ago
Puppy Timeline
If you’ve ever wondered what the timeline for a well-rounded puppy looks like, this episode is for you! When do we teach what? What is important in t…
4 years, 9 months ago
Barking Reprise
It’s been a minute since we talked about barking, and Sarah has a new breed that’s got a lot more voice than her border collies! Learn about the adva…
4 years, 9 months ago
Punishment within LIMA
Is punishment ever appropriate for rewards-based trainers? When might we need it, and how do we stay within a Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive (LIM…
4 years, 9 months ago
Self-Regulation with Shade Whitesel
Shade Whitesel is a dog trainer and IPO (Schutzhund) competitor with twenty years of experience working with sport and pet dogs. Shade is a sought-af…
4 years, 10 months ago
What is Engagement?
Engagement is a popular buzzword in dog training, but what the heck is it? Can we train it? Is it easier in some dogs than in others? How do we know …
4 years, 10 months ago
Reinforcement Strategies
In this episode Sarah provides explanations, examples, and tips for what reinforcement strategies to use, and when. Hint: you’re always using one, so…
4 years, 10 months ago
Frustration Barking
Keeping communication clear with our dogs is the key to reducing or eliminating barking during training, but that’s hard to do if someone is yelling …
4 years, 10 months ago
Minisode #2: More Patreon Questions!
Dogs that hate harnesses, enrichment ideas for raw feeders, and more! Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blackl…
4 years, 11 months ago
Burnout and Why it Matters to You and Your Dog with Emily Nagoski
In this crossover episode with the Paws and Reward Podcast Sarah and Marissa sat down to chat with writer, speaker, educator, and overall lovely huma…
4 years, 11 months ago