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Let's Talk Sit! episodes
- The Pros of Using a Muzzle
One of the most important tools to ever exist in dog training - Muzzles! Most people find muzzles scary, but they're essential for safety. We go over:
- Pros and Cons of using a muzzle
- The benefits
- How to teach your dog to wear a muzzle
Links:
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM28 min - Choosing a Dog Breed
Kim, Lynne, and Alice go over how to pick a dog breed, and how you should absolutely NOT pick a dog breed. There are so many things to consider when choosing a dog! Check out the links below for a good starting point.
Even with those recommendations, DO YOUR RESEARCH!
Some of the breed selectors we played with!
- https://www.akc.org/dog-breed-selector/
- https://www.purina.com/dogs/dog-breed-selector
- https://www.pedigree.com/getting-a-new-dog/breed-match
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM41 min - A Dog Trainer's Puppy
Ever wondered what the difference is between a dog trainer's puppy and your puppy? Learn what Lynne and Kim focus on with their puppies and how that differs from what they teach their clients.
Spoiler alert: They actually let their puppies jump and encourage mouthiness!
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM37 min - Desensitizing Your Dog To Fireworks
Since the 4th of July is coming up next week, we wanted to go over some things to prepare you and your dog. Lots of dogs are terrified of fireworks - and just because your dog was fine last time, doesn't mean they'll be fine this time. Stay safe! Topics we discuss: - How to prep for fireworks - What you can do the night of fireworks -Possible product recommendations for anxiety (always talk to your vet before using any new products!)
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28 min - Trainer Wars Part 2: Fanning the Flames Yet Again
The APDT put out a new statement about their stance on LIMA and acceptable training methods, so Lynne, Kim, and Alice, of course, had to get into it and bark for a while, along with an almost live reaction to the IACP's response.
This is a great example of how certain wording is harmful to the entire pet industry by causing more of a rift between trainers.
LIMA Definition per Stephen Lindsay:
Correction procedures should not be used lightly or haphazardly. The rule of thumb is to select the least aversive and intrusive procedure that is reasonably expected to succeed. According to the least intrusive and minimally aversive (LIMA) model, aversives are ranked in terms of their relative severity and intrusiveness, requiring that the trainer apply a less aversive technique before advancing to a more aversive one. Adhering to this model and selection process ensures that the least necessary and sufficient aversive procedure is used to produce the intended behavioral objective. In addition to minimizing the potential for producing pain and discomfort, correction procedures should be governed by a principle of minimal intrusiveness. Training procedures should intrude minimally on the human-dog bond and avoid adversely affecting the dog’s quality of life. Overly constrictive restraint and confinement techniques should be avoided in favor of techniques that most rapidly and humanely achieve training objectives without causing undue distress or discomfort to the dog.APDT Position Statements:
https://apdt.com/about/position-statements/IACP Facebook Page:
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM38 min - Trainer Wars Part 1: Navigating the War Between Dog Trainers
Join dog trainers Kim Toepfer, Lynne Bell, and Alice Teal as they discuss something that really makes them bark about the dog training industry - The Trainer Wars!
Learn what exactly the trainer wars are - and why you should even care!
Some of the topics we cover are:
- History of the trainer wars
- How the language used is harmful to the dog community
- Why this topic affects dog owners as well as trainers
- What you can do to end them
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Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios
Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM1 hr 8 min - 1 min
About Let's Talk Sit!
From the publisher's feed
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,…
they have witnessed first-hand the extent of the industry's evolution and growth and are here to share their experiences, training tips, and how to level up your career as a dog trainer!