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:

March 21, 2023Nature vs Nurture: It's NOT All In How They're Raised
A dog is a dog is a dog. Many people nowadays will claim that dogs don’t necessarily have innate traits and you shouldn’t “judge” a dog based on their breed. Other common sayings is “it’s all in how you raise them!” We wanted to address that and discuss how damaging that actually is to dogs and people.
In this episode, we cover:
What is nature vs nurture?

How early the nurture aspect kicks in

How genetics vs behavior mod influences behavior

The impact of stress on a dog
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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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42min
March 14, 2023Motivating the Owner
Newbie dog trainers often have the same complaint: how do you get the owner to do the work? In this episode, we go over some of our tips and what we do when the owner is more difficult than the dog.
In this episode, we cover:
Figuring out what’s going on and why the owner isn’t doing what you said

Different approaches to owners who won’t do the work

A few ideas on what to say

Being realistic with your own expectations
Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
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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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41min
March 07, 2023Socialization
When people hear socialization, there are a couple things that come to mind. Either those checklists of things to get your puppy comfortable with, or throwing them in a room full of dogs/people and letting them fend for themselves. Neither of those are proper socialization.
In this episode, we cover:
What socialization actually is

How different trainers approach puppy socialization

Better use of those checklists

Different dogs and their socialization needs

Kim being edgy and controversial as always
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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52min
February 28, 2023Crate Training
We’re in another wave of “crate training is cruel” online, so of course we had to talk about it. Most dog trainers do recommend crates - we certainly do! And in this episode, we tell you exactly why.
In this episode, we cover:
The proper usage of crates

Why all dogs should be crate trained

The arguments against crate training

Types of crates

Crate safety
Susan Garrett's Crate Games:
https://dogsthat.com/crate-games-2/
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
54min
February 21, 2023Markers
Probably the one thing in the universe the majority of dog trainers can agree on is that markers are extremely helpful in most cases for teaching new behaviors. But did you know there are more markers than just the classic "yes" or click marker - also known as Reward Markers?
In this episode, we cover:
What is a reward marker?

Types of reward markers people use - clicker, verbal “yes!”

The difference between markers and praise

How to use a marker?

Different types of markers

Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, and pretty much anything DOG related
Dog enthusiasts only!
http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838
http://www.levelupyourpup.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
February 14, 2023You're Never A Prophet In Your Own Land
Anyone who’s an expert in any industry understands the frustration that comes with working with friends and family - they don’t listen!
In this episode, we cover:
Working with friends and family - or choosing NOT to work with them

The frustration of being ignored or dismissed by the people close to you

How to get over or move past it

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.levelupyourpup.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
40min
February 07, 2023Small Dog Syndrome
It’s no secret that small dogs have a bad reputation for being nasty little ankle-biters! Today we talk about small dog syndrome and why it happens.
In this episode, we cover:
What even is small dog syndrome?

How does small dog syndrome appear?

Why do some dogs get small dog syndrome?

How can you prevent small dog syndrome?

How can you fix small dog syndrome?

Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related.
Dog enthusiasts only!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838
https://www.levelupyourpup.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
40min
December 27, 2022Ethics in Dog Training
Dog training is one of the careers where ethics are most important, though it’s also the one where they can be a little hard to find. Because there's not a lot of real regulation in the industry. Some of the topics we cover include:
How do no harm applies to dog training

The ethics of the no reward marker

Respecting other trainers

Policing others and, more importantly, yourself

http://letstalksit.com/
Join our Facebook Group!
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Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
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53min
December 20, 2022 Spay/Neuter Part 2: Keeping Your Dog Intact
In the second and final part of the spay/neuter vs leaving intact debate, we talk about the other side - NOT sterilizing your dog. Choosing to not spay/neuter is a responsibility that requires a little more than choosing to alter your dog. However, there are a lot of health benefits to keeping your dog intact.

Our website:
http://letstalksit.com/
Join our Facebook Group!
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Follow us on social sedia!
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Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
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50min
December 13, 2022 Spay/Neuter Part 1: Should You "Fix" Your Dog?
Spaying and neutering is one of the most controversial topics in the dog world. Everyone has something to say about it in general - and other people’s decisions. In this episode, we discuss spay and neuter and some of the myths around it, along with who should lean towards fixing their pets.

Check out our Facebook Group!
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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
...more
37min

FAQs about Let's Talk Sit!:

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

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.