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Training Basics: Food in Training Part 4 Jun 17, 2021

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This is the fourth and final episode in the “Food in Training” series. Hooray! We hope you have enjoyed learning how best to employ food in training your furry family member. In this episode, Emily and Libby cover the caveats of food in training. There are ways food can be counterproductive, and in this episode you'll learn all about what not to do when using food in training.

Separation Anxiety with Jackie Johnston Jun 10, 2021

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Your dog’s separation anxiety isn’t an unsolvable issue, even if it might feel that way sometimes. In this episode, Libby and Emily sit down with Jackie Johnston to talk all things separation. They define separation anxiety and how to identify it in your dog, why it’s natural and adaptive, and how we can work to help our dogs feel safe.

Jackie Johnston is a certified separation anxiety trainer with a certificate in training and counseling. She works solely with separation anxiety, and her focused knowledge in this challenging area will be sure to benefit the ways you work with your own dog with this issue.

Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.
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BLOGS AND PODCASTS

https://malenademartini.com/blog/

https://www.subthresholdtraining.com/blog/

https://www.believeinyour.dog/blog

Julie Naismith’s podcast: https://www.subthresholdtraining.com/podcasts/

BOOKS

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LRPXSRP

BRB: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Right-Back-Overcome-Separation-ebook/dp/B081Y9XFXF

Doggie language: https://www.doggielanguagebook.com

DIY TRAINING PROGRAMS:

Heroes Club (if use this affiliate link, you do not have to wait for Heroes club to open) - https://learn.subthresholdtraining.com/heroes-2021?affiliate=jackiejohnston

Mission Possible: https://malenademartini.com/for-owners/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-mission-possible-online-course/

Training Basics: Food in Training Part 3 Jun 03, 2021

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How do we shape what our dogs learn and what associations they make, so they can be good family dogs and companions? This episode is entirely dedicated to that question through the lens of Classical Conditioning. You'll learn how to help your dog create positive associations through the "Stuff-A-Dog Method" and the Jean Donaldson's "Open Bar, Closed Bar" method; and the science behind it. Think of this as a learning tool instead of a training tool!

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https://thecognitivecanine.com/blog/operant-vs-classical-conditioning/

Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Trauma, Decompression, and Going Slow with Dr. Patricia McConnell May 27, 2021

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In this episode, Libby and Emily are excited to sit down with Dr. Patricia McConnell - she’s kind of a big deal in the dog training world. The trio talk about the initial time of decompression for your rescue dog, the importance of the secure attachment base, and how we can show our dog safety and stability. Dr. McConnell discusses trauma: the nuts and bolts of it, how it manifests, and ways to build resiliency and offer choice and control when recovering from it. Do not miss this episode if you've rescued a dog - you might learn something about humans, too!

To learn more about Dr. McConnell, read her blog, find her incredible books and more, visit her website: https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/

To learn more about decompression, visit: https://decompressforsuccess.com/nine-steps-to-success

Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Training Basics: Food In Training Part 2 May 20, 2021

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Libby and Emily talk about the “how” of training with food - what to do, when to do it, the frequency and rate, and more.

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Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Body Language 101 with Emily Tronetti May 13, 2021

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We know you don't want your dog to be stressed. But do you know how to tell when your dog is stressed? Reducing your dog's stress levels can reduce their reactions of fear and anxiety, and one of the best ways to do that is to learn to read your dog's body language.

Emily Tronetti is an animal behavior expert who, in this conversation, gives you invaluable information about how to gauge and manage your dog's health via their body language. She has extensively studied Applied Animal Behavior, Anthro Zoology, and is currently pursing her doctorate at Antioch. (Oh, and she was an SDR Intern back in 2018. Aren't we lucky!)

In this episode, the two Emily's and Libby talk about the major dog signals to pay attention to, the ways we can miss our dog's signals, and integrating your dog's consent into the conversation around petting and hugging. This episode has invaluable information that can support your relationship to your dog.
Emily Tronetti: https://www.coexistence.consulting https://www.facebook.com/Coexistence.Consulting/, https://www.instagram.com/coexistence.consulting/

Humane Alliance of Rescue Trainers: https://rescuetrainers.org/about/

Fear Free Happy Homes: https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/video/dog-body-language-101/

iSpeakDog: iSpeakDog: http://www.ispeakdog.org/

Renée Erdman Free Dog Body Language Course on Thinkific:https://dogknowledge.thinkific.com/courses/dog-body-language

Dogkind Petting Consent Test: https://youtu.be/-hsOlJwMwps

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Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Training Basics: Food in Training Part 1 May 06, 2021

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“Behavior goes where reinforcement flows.” Emily and Libby never leave the house without a treat pouch. Want to know why? They talk about the benefits of using food - AKA “Behavioral Dollars” - in the process of training your dog. They talk about the "why" of training with food, the concept of primary reinforcers,

Zazie Todd article: https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2017/04/the-ultimate-dog-training-tip.html

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Support For Pandemic Puppies with Amber Quann Apr 22, 2021

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12.7 million people brought home a new dog in the last year, many of the dogs which are affectionately being referred to as “Pandemic Puppies.” Amber Quann is the Head Trainer and Owner of Summit Dog Training (fun fact: no affiliation with Summit Dog Rescue!) and has helped many of the folks with Pandemic Puppies socialize and train their new dogs. She’s also an admin on the Pandemic Puppy Facebook Page, a community of over 12k people who are doing their best to raise their dogs with the best training possible.

In this episode, she, Libby and Emily talk about puppy success stories, socializing your pup during a pandemic (and an opening!), how to be in public with a new pup, and more.

Pandemic Puppy Raising Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpuppy

Summit Dog Training: http://www.summitdogtraining.com/

Summit Dog Training Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/summitdogtraining

Donate to Bhodi's medical care: https://www.summitdogrescue.org/donate.html

Pod To The Rescue on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue

Instagram: @podtotherescue

Twitter: @podtotherescue

Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Training Basics: The Case for Harnesses Apr 15, 2021

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In their years of experience in dog rescue, Emily and Libby have been on a never-ending quest for how to best work with rescue dogs. In this episode, they discuss some of the reasons around-the-neck collars can be injurious or painful to your dog, the ways they pose health risks, and the counterintuitive ways it sets back your dog's training. If you're using a collar for your dog, give this episode a listen for the ways harnesses can ensure better, more humane safety and smoother training.

Article 1: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16611932/

Article 2: https://phys.org/news/2020-05-collars-neck-injuries-dogs.html

Best puppy harnesses:https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/puppies/best-puppy-collars-harnesses/

Balance Harness: https://www.blue-9.com/shop/BalanceHarness

Ruffwear Harness: https://ruffwear.com/collections/dog-harnesses/products/front-range-everyday-dog-harness

Freedom Harness: https://www.2houndsdesign.com/product-category/shop-now/freedom-no-pull-harness/

Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Letting the Dog Lead with Trainer Chrissy Messick Apr 15, 2021

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Dogs are speaking to us all the time - just not in the way we’re often used to communicating. Are you listening to their subtle ways of communicating?

In this episode, Emily and Libby sit down with Chrissy to talk all things training. Chrissy is a dog trainer, and recent rescuer from Summit Dog Rescue. She recently rescued a 3-year old friend named Ginger - she talks about her journey with Ginger, how to let the dog lead their process of adapting to the new family, and the myriad of ways dogs communicate. They talk a lot about how to facilitate the relationship between a new dog and children - how to explain body language and teach your child how to understand that language as well.

You’ll want to listen to this episode if you’re worried about the transition from pandemic home-life to social life, and the ways that might impact your dog. This episode will be helpful for anyone adjusting to a new adoption!

To learn more about Stop the 77, visit Stopthe77.com.

Chrissy's website: http://www.theanimalnature.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenatureofanimals/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenatureofanimals/

Doggie Language by Lili Chin: https://www.doggielanguagebook.com/

Donate to Bhodi's medical care: https://www.summitdogrescue.org/donate.html

Watch for updates on Boomer on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/summitdogrescue

Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

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