How Do You Train That?

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 and Lena are giving a 50% discount on their book “Retrieving for All Occasions” through the Dogwise webpage until October 31, 2019. Use this link and enter the code “Retrieving50” at checkout.

https://www.dogwise.com/retrieving-for-all-occasions-foundations-for-excellence-in-gun-dog-training/

Guests: Elsa Blomster and Lena Gunnarsson are Swedish dog trainers, instructors and authors of the book “Retrieving for all Occasions”.

Elsa Blomster has one Golden Retriever and one Labrador Retriever and she trains and has competed in obedience, rally obedience, tracking, working tests, field trials, and has obtained official qualifications in all these disciplines for over 13 years. Elsa is a popular instructor – holding courses in Sweden and all over Europe on retrieving and clicker training. When her pupils a few years ago said to her “Training this way is so great and it’s so pleasant not having to be harsh to my dog”, “Why didn’t I come to you earlier for gun dog training” and “You should write a book about it” – it certainly warmed her heart and Elsa started to write the book “Retrieving for all Occasions” together with her ”partner in crime” Lena Gunnarsson. Together they own a publishing company – Klickerförlaget Göteborg AB – where they publish books, films and arrange clinics and courses about positive dog training.

Lena Gunnarsson has four cocker spaniels and she trains and has competed in obedience class III, tracking, field trials and she also trains scent detection with her dogs. Lena has been training animals for all her life and dogs for the past 18 years. Her experience of training horses, dogs and educating people has taught her quite a lot about the learning process. For over 20 years she has as been an organizational consultant with focus on supporting people to solve problems and encouraging them to take on challenges, which has made her a confident coach.

 

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 Enrichment Group on Facebook

* Kong Toys

* Dog Wise

Emily Strong, CDBC, CPBT-KA, SBA is Co-Owner and Behavior Consultant at Pet Harmony, LLC, Co-Founder and President of First Train Home, and co-author of the book Canine Enrichment For The Real World, set for publication via Dogwise in 2019. She has been involved in various animal welfare fields since 1990, working and volunteering in animal shelters, rescue groups, veterinary hospitals, stables, wildlife rehabs, an aviary, and finally as a behavior consultant. While a behavior consultant in Austin, TX she was on the board of Wings of Love Bird Haven and co-founded and ran Austin Parrot Society. She then relocated to Kanab, UT to work as a behavior consultant in both the Parrot and Dog Departments at Best Friends Animal Society for almost 3 years before moving to Salt Lake City to go back into business for herself, publish her book, and launch First Train Home. She has been training animals of many species her whole life, including (but probably not limited to): dogs, cats, parrots, a wide variety of other species of birds, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, rats, mice, horses, miniature donkeys, pigs, goats, tortoises, leopard geckos, snakes, pygmy octopi, fish, and even praying mantids. In addition to running her businesses and writing books, she is also a national speaker, has written articles for multiple publications, and has an international client base.

 

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 demonstrated expertise in the field and dedication to continued education. He is also a professional premium member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and volunteers on the APDT’s Education Committee, Membership Task Force, and Legislative Task Force. He is committed to excellence in training and utilizes the most up-to-date methods in the industry to provide clients with convenient and effective solutions to create a more harmonious home with their dogs.

 

 

 

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- Knowledge Assessed through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers. Kim is a Fear-Free Certified Animal Trainer, Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor and Assessor, Puppy Start Right Preschool Instructor and an Animal Behavior College and CATCH Academy Mentor Trainer. Kim is the owner and head trainer at Building Bonds in Tucson, Arizona where she helps people live harmoniously with their dogs and parrots.

 

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. These certifications require demonstrated expertise in the field and dedication to continued education. He is also a professional premium member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and volunteers on the APDT’s Education Committee, Membership Task Force, and Legislative Task Force. He is committed to excellence in training and utilizes the most up-to-date methods in the industry to provide clients with convenient and effective solutions to create a more harmonious home with their dogs.

 

 

 

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 in

Escondido, California, in North San Diego County. She is certified as a dog trainer

through the Karen Pryor Academy and as a massage therapist through the Rocky

Mountain School of Animal Accupressure and Massage. Lynn has a Master’s

degree in United States History, and worked for 15 years at the San Diego Wild

Animal Park (now known as the San Diego Zoo Safari Park) in various positions

including Tour Guide, Educator, and Zookeeper.

Today, as a dog trainer with her own company, The Proficient Pup, Lynn

specializes in assisting clients with their anxious, shy, or aggressive dogs. She

has a strong interest in alleviating the fears that pet dogs experience in varying

environments, including rattlesnake habitat. When educating people about

Rattlesnake Avoidance, Lynn shows people that there is a way to teach a dog to

avoid something without teaching him to fear it. In addition, she feels that we

humans can respect wildlife and protect our dogs at the same time. In training and in life, Lynn believes that making good choices leads to creating a positive impact.

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 dogs. I have owned and trained Miniature Pinschers, Dobermans and currently have German Shepherd Dogs, a beagle mix, a poodle, four horses and three cats.

Topic: The Good, the bad, and the ugly of dog duty designations.

Guests: Becca Hintz and Kat Camplin

Synopsis: Becca and Kat discuss all types of dog tasks and public access limits for Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Animals, and Service Animals. We discuss what constitutes fraud, and why fraud makes access much more difficult for legitimate disabled dog teams.

Links:

Therapy Dogs

* Alliance of Therapy Dogs

* Therapy Dogs International

* Love on a Leash

* Pet Partners

Facility Dogs

* Dogs Detect Cancer

* Conservation Canines

* Working Dogs for Conservation

Emotional Support Animals

There is no certification or ID requirement for ESA’s.

* Emotional Support Animal FAQ

* PDF Download HUD Service Animals and Assistance Animals

* Traveling with ESA’s or Service Dogs

* Air Travel FAQ

Service Animals

There is no certification or ID Requirement for SD’s.

There may be vest requirements for your individual state.

* ADA Service Animal FAQ

* Service Dog Training Institute Online Courses

Ry-Con Fraud Case

* Nonprofit accused of selling untrained, aggressive service dogs.

Topic: Successful crate training for your puppy or new dog.

Guests: Comora Tolliver

Synopsis: Becca and Kat are joined by trainer Comora Tolliver to discuss how to train puppies and dogs to love their crates. Comora takes us through her highly successful training plan that results in dogs settling in crates everywhere from the living room to the airplane.

Comora Tolliver, KPA CTP is a certified professional dog trainer who is currently making the transition from Los Angeles, CA to Asheville, NC. She is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner.

Comora has run her own training business, Barkers Anonymous, for the last 8 years in Los Angeles, CA. She teaches clients how to raise well balanced happy dogs though her puppy board and train program along with follow up support through the many stages of puppy development. This has become one of her specialties. She also works with clients who are experiencing behavioral concerns with adult dogs including fear, aggression, and reactivity.