In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Mark McCabe, an innovative dog trainer and the owner of TBTE (Training Between The Ears). Mark's unique approach to dog training focuses on understanding and communicating with dogs on a deeper level. They work on improving the lives of dogs and their families to help them experience a joyful relationship. They help dogs become optimists. An optimistic dog is happy to see people, happy to see other dogs, and is, well… happy!

In our conversation, Mark shares his insights on how to build a strong bond with your dog, tips on effective dog training and how to overcome common challenges faced by dog owners. Whether you're a new dog owner or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable information that will help you create a happier, healthier and more . I also ask him about UFO's. 

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Rose Marie Raccioppi is back. The Self empowerment Specialist and Poet Laureate joins us to discuss the body as a music instrument.

The human body and spine can be tuned just lie a music instrument.  Our human vessel is the instrument of our being.

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You will not hear this topic covered anywhere else!

This podcast is presented by Dog Wizardry.  Ivan is a service dog trainer.  However,  the podcast topics cover a wide range of subject matter.

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Specializing is Autism Service Dogs, Loose Leash Walking, Dog Sports, Scent Work or anything you can imagine  :  )

Search and Rescue Dog Training has always been of interest to me.  It's also been kind of mysterious to me and others. 

How are these dogs trained?  How do they know what to do?  What does the first 24 hours of training look like?  How do you get a foundation?

Jim Miller, Search and Rescue GURU breaks down the mechanics of SAR dog training.

Jim is in upstate New York and can be reached at (518) 847 7834.  

As a Service Dog Trainer, I love talking to trainers from other disciplines.  I have also met service dog trainers that have no idea what real search and rescue (SAR) dogs have to go through.

These trainers are well intentioned and have good results but let's not call them search and rescue dogs.  

1.  Most service dog organizations are not offering certified Search and Rescue Dogs.  

2.  Most service dogs that perform "SAR" do not have 600 hours of training sessions.   

3.  Your average service dog can not pass the assessment below.  

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This podcast will be of great interest to parents of children with autism.  Many of these children have elopement issues.   

Search and Rescue dogs can be helpful in finding children, Alzheimers patients, criminals and even other dogs!

It's truly a fascinating topic even if you don't have a dog.  A dog's sense of smell is amazing thing!  To learn more about a dog's sense of smell, I highly recommend the work of Alexandria Horowitz.  Her best Seller "Inside of a dog" made a tremendous impact on me as a dog trainer.  

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Performance dogs in action is one of the best dog sports facilities in the country.  Skip over the doggy day cares that are outdated.  Give your dog a physical and psychological challenge. Your dog will thank you!

You'll find:

1.  Lure Coursing

2.  Dock Diving

3.  Herding

And much more!  http://www.performancedogsinaction.com/index.html

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Most people acquire dogs for companionship purposes.  Dogs are looking for more than a companion.  They are looking for a guide, a coach & a companion.

What matters to me is the fulfillment of a dog.  To me, this is more important than a dog being happy.  Joy is important for a dog but so is a sense of achievement.

In some ways, this article describes my approach with dogs.  

Dog Weight Pulling is my favorite dog sport.  I love lure coursing, agility, barn hunt etc... However, weight pulling is my favorite dog activity.

Dog love to work.  Dogs love to have a job.  And Dogs Love To Pull!

At least, most dogs love to pull.  Check out my website.  DogWizardry.com