Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHeather Lawson - "CGC & Therapy Dog Work"
Episode 429
Heather and I discuss what skills you need to earn your CGC, the sticking points that can cause trouble for some teams, and how to decide if your dog…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Kim Palermo - Advancing CU into the Real World
Episode 428
Control Unleashed games and patterns can be a powerful tool whether you're working to rehab reactivity or build bomb proof sports behaviors. But how …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Ashley Escobar - Fitness, Agility, and Jump Training
Episode 427
Agility puts a lot of strain and stress on our dogs' bodies... but fitness training can go a long way to ensuring they still enjoy a long sports care…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Karen Deeds and Dr. Sophie Liu - A Real Look at Negative Reinforcement
Episode 426
Talking about Negative Reinforcement can cause some big feelings in the positive training community - but in this episode Karen and Sophie take a loo…
1 year ago
Erin Lynes and Tracey McLennan - Meeting Your Dogs Needs
Episode 425
Dogs with a lot of interest in the environment, who come to the outside world with big feelings or who need an outlet but aren't safe off leash are o…
1 year ago
Michael Shikashio - Arousal and Aggression (Plus a Peek at CANIS 2026!)
Episode 424
Michael Shikashio joins me for a conversation around the impact arousal has on aggression, and how we should think about the two when working on beha…
1 year ago
Julie Flanery - "Building A Musical Freestyle Routine"
Episode 423
Curious what musical freestyle is and whether it might be for you? Join Julie and I for a conversation that includes tips and tricks for laying out y…
1 year ago
Petra Ford - Competing in Obedience at the Top
Episode 422
In this episode, we talk to Petra Ford, the 2025 National Obedience Champion, about her recent win and what it takes to compete at the top levels of …
1 year, 1 month ago
Jane Ardern - Anticipation vs. Relaxation: Training Release Cues
Episode 421
Jane Ardern joins me for a conversation about how our release cues can influence our dog's state of mind and ability to learn. She shares what the fi…
1 year, 1 month ago
Sharon Carroll - "A Real Look at Reducing Reinforcement"
Episode 420
If you plan to compete, you need a plan for reducing reinforcement - but so often this is where trainers go wrong! Join us for a conversation about h…
1 year, 1 month ago