Bravo Dog Knowledge: Dog Training Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bravo Dog Knowledge Podcast
The Podcast dedicated to dog behaviour, dog training and all things dog! Force-free focused and hosted by Renée Erdman, CTC, DipCBST, ACDBC of www.bravodog.ca and www.thementorshipcollective.com
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Well, I have no idea how someone was able to upload three random episodes to my podcast, but here we are! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravodogknowledge/support
Losing a pet can be the most gut-wrenching and impactful things to happen. How do we cope with the loss?
Dr Katie Lawlor is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in this area. We hope this discussion brings you some clarity.
You can find her at https://www.instagram.com/petlosspsychologist/ and https://www.petlosscommunity.org
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Author and canine behavior consultant Kim Brophey discusses the ins and outs of what we should be thinking about when we are working with and living with the dogs we know and love. There is so much more than meets the eye and it's NOT all in how they are raised!
She is located in Asheville, North Carolina and you can find more information about her here.
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Dr LinLin PhD, CPDT-KA joins us to discuss her experience with online hate and racism in addition to her experiences in person with clients. This conversation was eye opening and one that I think everyone should take the time to listen to.
You can find LinLin on Instagram
And on Tik Tok
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If I told you, you probably wouldn't believe me. Dog training HAS to be full of sunshine and rainbows and cute puppies, right? Well, unfortunately there is a lot of baggage included within the field and especially for those that identify as force-free/R+ for many reasons we discuss in this episode. Jenny Efimova of Dogminded weighs in as we discuss the trials and tribulations and how we can avoid the pitfalls to the best of our ability.
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Jeremy Hall from www.benevolentbullyrescue.com joins us to discuss his experience as a trainer and within his rescue facilitating the care of multiple dogs at once. We discuss challenges, management and which dogs may or may not be suitable to live with housemates.
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If you don't know who Lili Chin is I am so happy to introduce you to her work and her story. Her generosity through providing artwork that translates animal behaviour is found through her free posters via https://www.doggiedrawings.net and her latest project the Doggie Language Book https://www.doggielanguagebook.com should be on every dog lovers bookshelf! Listen to us chat about Boogie, the dog that started it all and her artistic process.
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Ramsey Blaze joins us from Dallas, Texas. She is a humane animal care advocate with her own geriatric & special needs pet care business, is Fear Free Certified as well as holds certifications such as CVT, CPPS, IAAHPC.
Join us as we discuss what the Pillars and set standards are for assessing quality of life as well as our role in monitoring quality of life as pet professionals
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In this episode I'm discussing my thoughts on anthropomorphizing or humanizing our pets. Is it "good" or "bad"? You'll have to listen in to find out!
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THANK YOU FOR OVER 200,000 DOWNLOADS! We talk to Laura Nativo of Nativo Pet Family and Don Hutton of Running Dogs TO about Dog Training on TV. What should viewers be looking for? Should the public be taking the advice given on tv verbatim?
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Often times humans misconstrue what our dogs are trying to tell us, or we don't recognize subtle body language indicating discomfort and stress. The great thing about understanding this more is that we can then prevent escalations, we can improve the quality of our dogs' lives and we can prevent more dog bite incidents.
Lili Chins Doggie Body Language Book
Free Body Language Course
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Vanessa Charbonneau of https://www.sit-pretty.ca is a certified trainer and author of the book Dog Care for Puppies (available from Chapters-Indigo, Amazon and online retailers). We discuss what we have been seeing since Covid-19 has seen an increase in people bringing home puppies. If you've brought home a puppy, or plan to, tune in...
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Melanie Cerone, Ph.D., CPDT-KA Canine Behavior Consultant Psychologist *Behavior Analyst https://melanieceronephd.com https://www.instagram.com/mceronephdcaninebehavior/ Today we discuss where dog guardians can find accurate behavior information, how to screen trainers and when to run the other way! We also dig into courses and education for trainers and trainers-to-be.
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Why do humans thrive and require so much "control" with our pet dogs? We talk to Jenny Efimova of https://www.dogmindedboston.com and get her take on this interesting topic and how giving your dog more control will actually benefit both of you.
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We are joined by Juliana Willems at http://jwdogtraining.com to discuss best practices and approaches when working with small dogs. Are they really different than other dogs? We think so!
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Thomas Aaron discusses his work at Fetchmasters Dog Training in Boulder, CO where he and his wife Linda Aaron (both CPDT-KA certified trainers) work with gun dogs using primarily positive reinforcement without the use of shock/ecollar, prong, choke collars or heavy handed techniques commonly used in the gun dog industry.
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We talk to Mimi at CHAAMP Rescue and discuss how her rescue group commits to using humane methods and working with trainers who do the same. You can also find more resources at http://petprofessionalguild.com And http://fearfreepets.com
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Chatting with Simon Moody at https://www.themuttnut.com in Manchester, UK all about motivating the humans at the end of leash, realistic expectations and tons of other dog behaviour info. Find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/themuttnut/ Don't forget to find our online courses at http://dogknowledge.thinkific.com
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Most of us want a great relationship with our dogs however we may not understand that we are doing damage in some circumstances. I have some tips that may help.
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Humans suffer from a range of mental and emotional disorders and illnesses. We talk to Richard Gonzalez of the Domesticated Dog https://www.instagram.com/thedomesticateddog/ who also happens to have a Purple Heart as a result from his time in the US Marines. His wartime exposed him to numerous traumatic events which resulted in anxiety and PTSD. We discuss his journey and how it relates to the dogs and clients he works with. You won't want to miss this fascinating discussion.
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Rachel Golub loves working with those dogs that tend to have a hard time “settling”. They may jump and bite at the leash and become frustrated easily. Tune into her tips and how she sets these dogs up to succeed. https://www.pspca.org
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It’s not always easy advocating for animal welfare within your profession. I talk with Mandy at www.woofcultr.com about some of the challenges one faces when doing so.
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Welcome back to the podcast this is part two where I discuss best way to ensure your dog is happy and healthy. behaviour problems are often the result of your dogs needs not being met so tune in...
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Over the next two episodes I go over some of the most important and crucial information I think will promote a healthy and happy relationship with your dog.
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Daily stressors are normal and a part of everyday life. However, this can impact your dogs' behaviour significantly. Reducing stress levels will positively impact your dogs health and well-being.
We discuss how to identify stress, common stressors and how to reduce overall stress in your dogs' life.
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Curtis from https://petparentallies.com is located in Philadelphia, PA. He is a positive reinforcement dog trainer and business owner and faces challenges that many of us will never know. The R+ dog training industry is not very diverse at this time (which needs to change). We discuss the racism he has faced, and continues to face, and he shares some insightful information for not only dog professionals but the community at large. How can we make lasting change? Tune in to find out...
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Ragini joins us from Surat, Gujarat! We talk about how Covid19 has affected the streets dogs in her area, how street dogs live and her thoughts on how to help them without displacing them. Ragini is a certified dog trainer who uses positive reinforcement and there are not many where she lives. You can find her at @justpawsible on Instagram where she shares videos of her interactions with street dogs and how she strives to help them.
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Julia Naismith of www.subthresholdtraining.com joins us to talk about separation anxiety.
Is this behaviour caused by the owner? Are you doing something wrong?
Join us!
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Sometimes we just don't understand why our dog isn't responding to certain things we are attempting to teach? Do you want to become a better teacher for your dog? Of course you!
In this episode I'm going over some of the things that may be holding your training back or you may have hit a plateau. If you want to understand the learning process a bit better than listen up.
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You may have been advised to not give your dog "human food" or they will beg. Perhaps you were told not to allow digging or it will encourage more of that? My thoughts on how deprivation can potentially cause behaviour problems you haven't thought of...
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Erika from www.fromdusktilldog.com joins us again to discuss ”nothing in life is free”, the concepts of control regarding behavior and how it affects the relationships we have with our companion animals.
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What’s realistic to expect from our dogs in terms of social interactions with other dogs? Michelle MeGill @trainwithunderdogs chats with me on this episode.
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I know you’re excited. I would be too! But, keep these things in mind post-adoption...
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Kelsey @kelseymcdogtrainer shares some insight into her journey with her dog Sadie who suffers from dog reactivity. The ups, the downs and everything in between.
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... you need to listen to this episode. Sarah Turner is a Fear Free Certified groomer. She discusses the ins and outs and what goes on behind the scenes when your dog goes for grooming. You may be surprised.
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We don’t like it when our dogs resource guard but it’s actually completely normal. We discuss the types, what to do and what not to do and when it’s serious.
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Is there a 100 percent guarantee my dog will come back to me? I give you my training tips to bet a better recall. • Sign up for our free body language course at www.bravodog.ca and don’t forget use BRAVO15 at www.woofcultr.com for your 15 percent off discount!
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Not sure about whether dog park are for you? We talk about what to look for and whether your dog is a good candidate! • take 15% off your order at https://woofcultr.com use BRAVO15 at check out!
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The holidays are a busy and fun time for most of us, but is it so for our pets? A few tips to keep incidents to a minimum
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Lori Nanan chats with me about her evolution in the dog training world, her cool courses and everything in between!
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In this episode we discuss whether it’s possible for puppies, or any dog for that matter, to be considered a blank slate. www.project-puppy.com is live. Use code LAUNCH2019 for 20% off for a limited time
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It’s not sit, down, stay or come when called!
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Congratulations! You have adopted a dog.... now what?
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When is the best time to add a dog to your family?
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Trigger stacking can create large scale reactions. In this episode we discuss stressors, threshold and trigger stacking.
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Being an advocate for your dog can mean many things. In this episode we discuss measures you can take to empower your dog and set them up to succeed.
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Why suppressing undesirable behaviour often backfires.
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In this episode we talk to Dr Karen Van Haaften to discuss regulation in dog training and pet care. The BC SPCA has developed standards for dog trainers through the Animal Kind Accreditation program. Read about the standards here: https://bit.ly/2HoBYgu
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Sébastien Larabée, CPDT-KA, co-owns bravofido.com and has been working as a dog trainer and behaviour consultant for approximately 8 years. He was not always using modern, reward-based methods. Originally he was trained to use methods that were unpleasant to the dogs he worked with but made a conscious decision to change and evolve. How did he get to that point? What are the challenges of making those changes?
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We talk to Dr Zazie Todd of http://companionanimalpsychology.com and discuss her paper 'Barriers to the adoption of humane dog training methods'
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We talk about children and dogs today - covering baby prep, appropriate interactions and some simple tips to set your family up for success. Kathrine Mancuso Christ joins us from www.handsfulldogtraining.com in Wichita, Kansas
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The correlations between the training methods we use and the welfare of our animals is our topic on this episode. We discuss different methods, the 5 Freedoms and when to make changes.
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Leash reactivity is all too common. It’s frustrating and can be embarrassing for dog owners. It can be even worse for the dogs at the end of leash. Often we make it worse by using the wrong equipment and approach.
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Multiple dog households can face challenges. We can’t expect everyone to get along all the time so what can we do when harmony needs to be restored?
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We talk to Nicky Wilke of wilkewalks.ca about what to look for when screening a dog walker and if you’d like to become a dog walker we chat about that as well.
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Jane Killion is a woman with many titles: author, breeder, fancier, trainer, educator and advocate for working with and teaching humans and their dogs on a variety of levels. We talk about her initiative “Puppy Culture” and what drives her to continue creating programs for breeders and anyone interested in or working with puppies.
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I often receive questions about what rules exist surrounding dog walks, what equipment to use and how to stop pulling. I’ve compiled a few answers I hope will help.
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If you work with animals, people or even the environment chances are compassion fatigue is something you’ve experienced. Jessica discusses how to identify when CP may arise and strategies to manage it so you can continue doing the important work caring for others. www.jessicadolce.com
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Is experience enough in the dog training industry? Which certifications should the public look for? Which education programs should one consider?
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We talk with Richard Courtney, animal welfare crusader in AZ and discuss adoption. What to expect, tips and advice. www.oneloveaz.org
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What is flooding? Is it ethical? What can we do for fearful dogs?
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Michael Shikashio specializes in aggression cases. We discuss his approach, the challenges and some helpful information to think about if your dog is facing behavior challenges.
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Lasting behaviour change in companion animals is not linear, nor os ot fast when executed correctly.
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Erika Gonzalez at From Dusk Till Dog in Mantua, New Jersey joins us. Corrections in dog training. What are they and why should we avoid them? We also discuss labels and words commonly used when working with dogs that could be holding you back.
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Raising puppies is an important job and one in which we have a lot of information about socialization.
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Dr Claudia Richter discusses using medication for behavior challenges. Dr Richter is a veterinary behaviorist finishing her residency and currently practicing gives insight into how medication can help animals with behavioral challenges. www.pacificvetbehavior.com
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What is socialization and can we socialize adult dogs?
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We talk to David Shade of At Attention Dogs in Pennsylvania and discuss his journey from the US Army to force-free dog trainer & advocate. Listen to his thoughts about using evidence-based training & his approach to working with humans and their dogs.
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Stefania of Mindful Mutts has created a daycare model challenging the lack of standards or regulations. We discuss how to screen daycares, red flags and what to look for.
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Male Trainers in a Female Focused Field. We talk to Don Hutton, KPA Certified Dog Trainer and owner of Running Dogs Training & Behaviour Consulting
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Why Reward-based training?
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