Topic: Training your dog to “drop it”. Synopsis: Kat and Becca discuss how to training and maintain the “drop it” skill. “Drop it” is used for “spit it out” versus “leave it” is used for “leave that alone”. They cover trades and toys and guarding challenges. Links: Muzzle Up Project Guests: Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP Kat Camplin, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant (CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA,) a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP,) and a...

Topic: Maintaining your dog’s skills. Synopsis: Kat and Becca discuss how to maintain the skills your dog has learned through various reinforcement ideas, including varying the reinforcement itself and the schedule that the reinforcement is given. Guests: Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP Kat Camplin, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant (CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA,) a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP,) and a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator....

Topic: Training your dog to come when called. Synopsis: Kat and Becca discuss how to build a rock solid “Come” cue as well as other cues you may want to train for different “move toward the handler” behaviors and circumstances. Guests: Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP Kat Camplin, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant (CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA,) a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP,) and a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She has served on the...

Topic: Preventing dogs from dashing out the door or mobbing your guests. Synopsis: Kat and Becca discuss how to build polite door skills that prevent dogs from dashing out into harm or jumping on and mobbing your guests when they come in the door. Guests: Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP Kat Camplin, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant (CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA,) a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP,) and a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She...

Topic: Canine End of Life Decisions. Synopsis: Kat and Becca discuss the discomfort and decision on when to end a pets life. They talk about asking for help, assessing quality of life, and grief support. Links mentioned in the show: * Quality of Life Scale * VCA End of Life Topics * Pet Loss Resources Guests: Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP Kat Camplin, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA,) a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP,) and a Certified...

Topic: DIY Dog Activities. Synopsis: Kat and Becca discuss how to build an in-home dog gym using normal household items. They talk about different skills to train to interact with household items to keep your dog entertained and fit. Links mentioned in the show: * International Dog Parkour Quarantine Title * Enrichment activities podcast * Fitpaws Guests: Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP Kat Camplin, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA,) a Karen Pryor Academy Certified...

Topic: Helping dogs now for post Covid-19 life. Synopsis: Becca and Kat discuss the skills and schedule needed to move back to a normal working and school life. Recognizing frustration and anxiety behaviors. Now is also a great time to tackle Separation Anxiety behaviors while you’re home. Links mentioned in the show: * Certified Separation Anxiety Professionals * Enrichment activities podcast * Disengagement podcast Guests: Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP Kat Camplin, is a...

Topic: Building Relationships Between Kids and Dogs. Synopsis: Becca and Kat discuss the skills needed to create relationships between kids and dogs by decreasing conflict, frustration, and increasing shared activities. Links mentioned in the show: * Family Paws Parent Education * Enrichment activities podcast * Hand targeting * Disengagement podcast Guests: Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP Kat Camplin, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA,) a Karen Pryor Academy...

Topic: Training Birds for Veterinary Visits. Synopsis: Becca and Kat are joined by Melody Hennigh to  discuss the skills needed to get our pet birds to have fear free veterinary visits. Melody takes us through crate training and relaxation with handling birds. Links mentioned in the show: * Low stress grooming * Medication Training Guests: Melody Hennigh, RVT, KPA-CTP Melody is a Registered Veterinary Technician and a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, training with...

Topic: Training Dogs for Disaster Preparedness. Synopsis: Becca and Kat discuss the skills needed to evacuate, take refuge in a public shelter, and shelter in place during natural disasters. We also cover some training tasks for smaller emergencies. Links mentioned in the show: * Ready.gov: Pets and Animals * Crate Training Episode * Ruff Wear tie-out * Adaptil Spray Guests: Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP Kat Camplin, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA,) a Karen...

Topic: Training dogs for veterinary visits. Guests:  Dr. Micaela Young Synopsis: Kat and Becca are joined by veterinarian and trainer Dr. Micaela Young to talk about getting our dogs used to the “weird doctorly things” that happen during visits to the veterinarian. Learn skills to train and condition to make visits as fear free as possible. Links: * The Muzzle Up Project Guests: Micaela Young Dr. Micaela Young is a dog trainer and a veterinarian. She practices medicine with...

Topic: Fetching and retrieving. Guests:  Elsa Blomster and Lena Gunnarsson Synopsis: Kat and Becca are joined by trainers Elsa Blomster and Lena Gunnarsson to talk about fetching and retrieving. We clarify what retrieving is, strategies to get a play retrieve versus a gun dog or obedience retrieve, and how to customize the training plan for dogs with different abilities. A discount code for their book is available in the show notes. Links: * Delivery to hand with a puppy example * Elsa...

Topic: Enrichment strategies for dogs. Guests: Emily Strong Synopsis: Kat and Becca are joined by trainer Emily Strong to talk about creating healthy enrichment strategies for our canine companions. We clarify what enrichment is, strategies so activities are appropriate and create independence, and how to prioritize safety for our dogs and our communities. Links: * Canine Enricment Group on Facebook * Kong Toys * Dog Wise Emily Strong, CDBC, CPBT-KA, SBA is Co-Owner and Behavior...

Topic: Loose leash walking. Guests: Ben Bennink Synopsis: Kat and Becca are joined by Ben Bennink to talk about loose leash walking. We discuss setting and increasing criteria, who the walk is for, and incorporating enrichment while teaching your dog to walk politely on leash. Ben Bennink is the owner of Good Doggy Saratoga in Mechanicville, NY. Ben has been a Certified Professional Dog Trainer since 2012 and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant since 2018. These certifications require...

Topic: Living with multiple species. Guests: Kim Silver Synopsis: Kat and Becca are joined by Kim Silver to talk about living with multiple species. We discuss management, how to introduce new species and dogs to each other, and how to make sure all species feel safe. Links: * Understanding Dog Body Language by Kristin Crestejo, CDBC. * Zoom Room Guide to Dog Body Language   Kim Silver is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-...

Topic: Burnout and dog training. Guests: Ben Bennink Synopsis: Kat and Becca are joined by Ben Bennink to talk about burnout and feeling overwhelmed with dog training. We discuss time management, goal setting, signs it may be time to take a break, and how to ease back into training after taking time off. Ben Bennink is the owner of Good Doggy Saratoga in Mechanicville, NY. Ben has been a Certified Professional Dog Trainer since 2012 and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant since 2018....

Topic: Teaching dogs to disengage and ignore you. Guests: Kat and Becca Synopsis: Kat and Becca discuss how to teach disengagement without recreating attention seeking behavior. Teaching your dog to read your daily routines and when to go do things on their own versus expecting to interact with you. Plus, we cover context cues, what they are, and how to plan and train them.

Topic: Living with fearful or reactive dogs. Guests: Lynn Webb Synopsis: Kat and Becca are joined by trainer Lynn Webb to discuss life living with reactive and fearful dogs. What lifestyle changes new owners can expect and how to prioritize training and management time so everyone can build a long life together. Links: * Midnight Dog Walkers Book * Helping Rescue Dogs Settle In * Rattlesnake avoidance training Lynn Webb is a dog trainer and canine massage therapist who lives...

Topic: Potty training for puppies and adult dogs. Guests: Susanne Shelton Synopsis: Kat and Becca are joined by trainer Susanne Shelton to talk about all things potty training. Topics include potty training for breeders or shelters raising young puppies, bringing a puppy into your home, and training older rescue dogs who may not have potty training skills.   Susanne Shelton, since purchasing my first training book in 1981, the one constant in my life has been my enjoyment of training...