Let's Talk Sit!

By Let's Talk Sit

Kim Toepfer, and Lynne Bell join forces to bark about their biggest passion in life - dogs, behavior, and the training industry. With over 70 years of professional training experience between them, th... more

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The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

Let's Talk Sit! episodes:

May 30, 2023Pigeons, Rats and Dolphins Aren't Dogs
Modern science in dog training tends to focus more on comparative psychology - aka, comparing animals behavior in a lab/study environment vs the natural environment. Additionally, dog trainers compare dog training to the training of exotic animals.
In this episode, we cover:
What comparative psychology and ethology means

The experiments conducted and how they work

The reality behind the science in dog training

The difference between exotics and dogs - namely, in cooperative care

Looking at the dog in the natural habitat, not in a laboratory setting.
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Dog enthusiasts only!
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Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
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44min
May 23, 2023Alpha Theory and Dominance in Dogs
Another big controversial topic in the pet care industry is Alpha or Dominance Theory. There are a lot of people who, like everything else, take this to the extreme.
In this episode, we cover:
What alpha means

Leadership

The false assumption that “alpha theory has been debunked”

Hierarchy between dogs

Mech’s study
Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
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Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
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1h
May 16, 2023Grieving the Loss of a Pet
We all either have experienced or will experience the loss of a pet. We have gone through this ourselves recently and want to share how we handle grieving our fluffy loved ones.
In this episode, we cover:
Coping with the loss of a dog

The guilt of the decision to euthanize

Coming to those decisions - and some of the decisions you’ll have to make

The importance of supporting yourself

Get professional support/therapy if you need it: https://petlosspartners.org/

In Home Euthanasia, quality of life assessment, more helpful resources: https://www.lapoflove.com
Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838
http://www.letstalksit.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/
Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
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56min
May 09, 2023How To Find A Good Dog Trainer and Avoid Red Flags
We are constantly seeing more and more red flags and abuse cases in dog trainers - most commonly, in board and trains. We want to explain some of the ways we recommend and use to actually find good dog trainers to ensure the safety of your pets.
In this episode, we cover:
What to look for when looking for a dog trainer

Red flags abusive trainers show

The bad side of what can happen during training - namely, board and trains

How we handle board and trains to make sure owners feel safe

The importance of speaking up and asking questions
Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838
http://www.letstalksit.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/
Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
...more
1h 9min
May 02, 2023Trainer Wars Pt. 3 - MORE DOG TRAINER DRAMA?!
A year after our first 2 parts on the trainer wars, they have blown up yet again. There is even more drama and arguments between dog trainers.
The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training - by Ivan Balabanov from Training Without Conflict

In this episode, we discuss:
Ivan Balabanov’s presentation about science based dog training

Zak George and Susan Garrett’s recent interactions with Ivan

The more recent explosion between dog trainer “sides”

Proof in how these discussions are causing more harm than help

Alice raging on about “punishment based” training
Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838
http://www.letstalksit.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/
Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
...more
2h 7min
April 25, 2023The Power of Play Pt. 2
A continuation of the previous episode where we discussed why you should use play in dog training, in this episode we explain some ways you can use play in your training! Part 2 is the “how two” portion in the power of play in dogs.
In this episode, we cover:
How you can use play when training dogs

Some of the rules we use when playing

Even more benefits of using play in dog training

Different games you can play!
Definitely check out our previous episode on how to build toy drive too!
Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838
http://www.letstalksit.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/
Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
...more
1h
April 18, 2023The Power Of Play Pt. 1
Food is one of the more popular motivators in dog training, however, play is one of the most powerful tools when training a dog - if not the most powerful! This is part 1 of a 2 part series on using play in dog training.
In this episode, we cover:
What the benefits are of using play in dog training

Why we recommend using play to train

What training with play even means
Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838
http://www.letstalksit.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/
Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
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48min
April 11, 2023The (Recent) Evolution of Dogs
Lynne and Kim have been in the dog training industry for over 30 years each, and a lot has changed in dogs themselves since then, both physically and behaviorally. Along with that, things have changed drastically in the industry over time, such as the big jump in rescuing instead of breeding.
In this episode, we cover:
Shelter/rescue dogs vs well bred dogs

Changes in some of the more popular breeds, such as labs and German Shepherds

In what ways dogs have changed

Why dogs have changed

The echo chamber in the industry
Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838
http://www.letstalksit.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/
Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
...more
52min
April 04, 2023Responsibility in Pet Ownership - Part 1 of Infinity
Finally - Kim’s favorite topic! Alice and Lynne were sick of hearing Kim go on about responsibility in dog ownership, so we gave her a whole 30 minutes for the topic. Just kidding, we love Kim, and responsibility IS important and often overlooked! This will probably be multiple parts and added to over time.
In this episode, we cover:
The introduction of responsibility of pet ownership

The overall wellbeing of the dog

A quick recap of spaying/neutering - Check out our other episodes on the topic: Part 1 and Part 2

Dog’s weight and “chonky” culture

A super small overview of food and feeding
Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838
http://www.letstalksit.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/
Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
...more
34min
March 28, 2023Collar Safety
Every dog wears a collar, so they must be the safest thing… right? WRONG! Dog collars are tools and safety must always be taken into consideration.
In this episode, we cover:
The dangers of collars

How to prevent accidents with collars

Daycare, kennel, or other dog/dog interaction safety

Emergency tools to have on hand
We also mentioned a few links:
https://www.rydersafefoundation.com/

https://nakeddogproject.com/

https://theanimalfilespodcast.podbean.com/e/taf-interview-series-lynette-smith-of-ryder-safe-foundation/

Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838
http://www.letstalksit.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/
Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
...more
46min

FAQs about Let's Talk Sit!:

How many episodes does Let's Talk Sit! have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.