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414 – Harness the Dog Power: Dryland Mushing Sports
Harness the Dog Power: Dryland Mushing Sports Chelsea Murray joins host Laura Reeves to talk about dryland mushing and dog powered sports on land versus on snow. “You don’t have to be a super athlete to do it … regardless of dog size or human size or your capability, there are lots of different ways…
413 – How a Breed Aptitude Test Morphed into a Hot New Sport
How a Breed Aptitude Test Morphed into a Hot New Sport German Shepherd Dog enthusiast Ash Nadar talks with host Laura Reeves about how the GSD breed aptitude test morphed into the hot new sport for all breeds. IGP is the sport “Formerly Known As” Schutzhund. Nadar said the popular events concentrate on obedience, control…
411 – Good Nerves Matter: GSD Working Dogs and Family Companions
Good Nerves Matter: GSD Working Dogs and Family Companions Host Laura Reeves dives into the world of IGP and working German Shepherds with Malinda Weber, Czech/East German working line German Shepherd breeder in Kansas. IGP was created originally as “essentially a breed test for the German Shepherd dog,” Weber said. “It tests the dog’s ability…
403 – Virtual Reality: Step by Step to a Rally Title for Your Dog
Virtual Reality: Step by Step to a Rally Title for Your Dog Trainer Gabi Vannini from What A Great Dog! walks us through the process to earn a virtual rally title for your dog. Below is a short excerpt from our conversation. Listen in to the podcast for excellent training tips, rally performance do’s and…
401 – How to Train 15 Tricks for a Virtual Trick Dog Title
How to Train 15 Tricks for a Virtual Trick Dog Novice Title Kristin Sandstede, of Big Moose Dog Training, is back to give us a tutorial on training tricks for our dogs. Since the explosion of interest in AKC’s Virtual Trick Dog Novice title during the hiatus of dog events, people everywhere are training, or…
395 – Is Your Dog an Introvert or an Extrovert?
Is Your Dog an Introvert or an Extrovert? Kristin Sandstede from Big Moose Dog Training joins host Laura Reeves to talk about setting dogs up for success and having a plan before your guests arrive for summer gatherings. Recorded before the lockdowns began, this episode also provides valuable insight for introducing new dogs to new…
363 — Reactive Dogs: Learn their Language
Reactive Dogs: Learn to Speak “Dog” for Better Outcome Kristin Sandstede, Big Moose Dog Training, is back with some great conversation about “reactive dogs.” We narrow the topic down to reactive, non-aggressive dogs and learn to speak “dog” for some great solutions. Dogs speak in body language, Sandstede reminds us. They use “distance increasing and…
321 — Tricks Are for Show Dogs! Improve Focus in the Ring
Tricks Are for Show Dogs! Improve Focus in the Ring Show Dog Prep School founder, Vicki Ronchette, provides tips for training tricks to show dogs to help them focus and have fun. “Training tricks is fun,” Ronchette said. “People and dogs enjoy it more than they do training traditional exercises. It is relaxing. And it’s…
319 — Cavalettis for Show Dogs with Vicki Ronchette
Cavalettis for Show Dogs with Vicki Ronchette Vicki Ronchette with her Lowchen. Show Dog Prep School founder Vicki Ronchette shares her tips and tools for using cavalettis to train body awareness, conditioning and more. Cavalettis, Ronchette said, are useful for a variety of issues. Dogs who pace, forge on the leash, need to know where…
313 — Falconry: Relationship of Human, Dog, Bird of Prey
Falconry: Historic Relationship of Human, Dog and Bird of Prey Steve Layman with a Siberian Goshawk. Steve Layman, raptor expert, shares the fascinating history of falconry and its symbiotic relationship between man, dog and bird of prey. Natural history Layman, a zoologist who has worked with raptors and dogs for nearly 60 years, said…