Pawsitively Dog-Powered

When working with canine athletes, having a structured plan can make or break your season. And carefully planning your transitions between in-season and off-season can help improve performance and well-being of your dog. In this episode, I sit down with dog trainer and canine fitness coach Daniel Rose and we talk about building foundations in off-season and amping up training intensity to prepare for events. 

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Reinforcement drives behavior forward. And for some dogs, toys are life. But, as a trainer, finding the right way to use that toy as reinforcement can be a tricky endeavor. In this episode, I sit down with professional trainers Charissa Carvell KPA-CTP and Amber Quann CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, TAGTEACH L1 and we talk about the ins and outs of toys as reinforcement and how you can use it to build stronger behaviors for pet manners and trail skills.

Big dreams with dogs eventually lead to growing teams. In this episode, I sit down with professional trainer and musher Robert Forto and we talk about how your training plans change as you add dogs to your home. Learn about building and training teams and how to help each dog succeed as an individual.

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Packing for a dryland race and traveling with your dog can be a big adventure. If you haven't done it before, it can be daunting thinking about all the small details. In this episode, I sit down with two other mushers and we give tips to make traveling with your dog easier from raising your new puppy with future sport intentions, planning your packing list, spending time in the car, and setting up on site.

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Dog-powered sports are truly a team sport. And while we do our best to keep ourselves in shape, carefully working on a balanced canine fitness plan is just as important to keep our dogs healthy and competitive.

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You hear the word reinforcement in the dog training world, but what does it really mean? In this episode you will learn how you can use reinforcement to improve your dog-powered training and your relationship with your dog. I am joined by fellow dog trainer, Dogster columnist, and dog-powered sports lover Paul Kearney of Pawesome Dogs, and we break it down for you! More knowledge, better training plans, and more adventures are just a click away, enjoy!

Autoimmune diseases and chronic illness impact about 23.5 million people worldwide causing chronic pain and a wide variety of symptoms that impact warriors daily. In this episode, I sit down with three other women in the mushing community who also fight chronic conditions. We share stores about how we help set ourselves up for success when caring for our dogs and ourselves and how we learned to listen to our bodies. And whether you struggle with a chronic condition or not, learning how to care for yourself is essential so that you are fueled to care for your dogs. 

Is your dog fearful? Maybe your dog runs away when you grab their harness or maybe you had a crash recently and now your dog is worried about being out front. Fear can be triggered by so many things but we have the power to help our dogs (and ourselves)! In this episode, I sit down with friend and colleague Alynn Lecznar and we unwrap the package of fear. 

Want to hit the trails with your dog this winter? In this episode, I continue my conversation with fellow Dog Trainer and Skijor Athlete Kayla Fratt IAABC-CDBC. She shares with us some insight into equipment and skiing technique to help you learn to be a better teammate for your dog.

Preparing our dogs to handle distractions on the trail and get in the right focused mindset for races can be complicated! In this episode (part one of two), I am joined by fellow dog trainer and Skijor Athlete Kayla Fratt IAABC-CDBC of Journey Dog Training. We talk about preparing dogs for races and managing arousal levels. We talk about teaching an “on by” and navigating off-leash dogs! Dog-powered sports enthusiasts buckle up, it’s a meaty one!