Pawsitively Dog-Powered

With dog-powered sports like cani-hiking, canicross, and bikejoring on your brain you are excited about your new puppy. And now that you know you want to have some big adventures, you can raise this new teammate with some intention! In this episode I sit down with professional trainers Amber Quann KPA-CTP, CPDT-KSA and Shay Cline KPA-CTP for an in-depth discussion about protecting and supporting these growing dogs, troubleshooting training sessions, and setting your puppy up for success from at-home to on the trail sessions.

Many sport prospects tend to come with big personalities. And if you aren't prepared for it it, your patience may be tested. Strong training plans, routines, and the ability to observe and respond to your puppy's emotional state can help make navigating adolescnece easier. In this two part series I sit down with professional dog trainer Nina Russell and we talk all about big feelings puppies. 

Many sport prospects tend to come with big personalities. And if you aren't prepared for it it, your patience may be tested. Strong training plans, routines, and the ability to observe and respond to your puppy's emotional state can help make navigating adolescnece easier. In this two part series I sit down with professional dog trainer Nina Russell and we talk all about big feelings puppies. 

Ready to learn more about the International Sled Dog Racing Association? Join me for an episode with musher and ISDRA Executive Director Meredith Michener to learn about the history, purpose, and future plans for ISDRA. We also chat about the benefits for dog-powered sports enthusiasts like you to becoming a member and attending races!

When your dog really loves something, it's no wonder they have big feelings about it, right? In this episode I sit down with professional trainer and podcaster Sarah Stremming CDBC to talk about how we, as dog owners, can help our dogs learn how to manage their emotions. 

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While there are a few registered breeds and purpose bred mixes that dominate the competitive levels of sleddog sports, some mushers enjoy the company of non traditional breeds- even at a competitive level. In this episode is sit down with musher Tabetha Kopta who shares her life and the trails with her Border Collies.

Living with adolesent dogs can be challenging. But understanding all of the changes your young dog is going through is essential as you work to balance your training plans and expectations. In this episode I sit down with professional trainer and behavior consultant Camille Personne CDBC, CCDT to talk all about our teenagers, common changes, setting them up for success in your training, and essential foundations for the trail.

Living with adolesent dogs can be challenging. But understanding all of the changes your young dog is going through is essential as you work to balance your training plans and expectations. In this episode I sit down with professional trainer and behavior consultant Camille Personne CDBC, CCDT to talk all about our teenagers, common changes, setting them up for success in your training, and essential foundations for the trail.

As dog lovers at heart, we all want to keep our canine partners happy and healthy. In this episode I sit down with Deanna Clark DVM for a chat about improving our dog's performance through nutrition, hydration, supplements, and injury prevention!

As dog lovers, we engage in dog-powered sports as a way to improve our relationship, communication, and fitness with our dogs. But we can continue to do that through a lifestyle of adventuring! In this episode, Chelsea sits down with professional trainer Maddie Speirs SAPT and trainer/musher Bekka Haase to talk about adventure dog activities. Canine enrichment and fitness benefits, human skills, and training foundations are all on the table of discussion today!