The Canine Classroom Podcast

We have dog trainer and certified Mondio decoy, Nake Florin with us! He has a wealth of knowledge in pet dog training, sport dog training and shelter dogs. Nake is also known for traveling the globe providing workshops and seminars on a variety of topics including: Pet training, problem solving, behavior issues and decoy and bite work.

We discuss a variety of topics in pet dog training, decoy work and shelter work. As we touch on all of these areas, Nake reminds us that when working with dogs, we need to adapt and change based on the dog and owner/handler in front of us. Nake also explains how he is preparing and training for Super Selection, which is where Mondio decoys from around the world compete to get selected to participate in the Mondio Worlds Competition, which will be held in Italy this year.

To learn more about Nake Florin, and/or to hire him to host a workshop and seminar on Dog Training, Problem Solving, Behavior Issues and/or Decoy work, you can contact him on his Instagram page by clicking here.

To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's.

Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior

Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

Charlotte and Alyse are back! This time they are here to talk with us about Heeling, working through heeling issues and problem solving. We also discuss a variety of other topics such as reactivity and how Charlotte and Alyse were able to integrate their dogs with each other on a hike, where previously there were some issues.

If you want to learn more about Charlotte and Alyse, check out the links below.

Charlotte Hoberg- Sit 'n Stay Training

Alyse Mineroff- Hungry Dog Training

To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's.

Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior

Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

We hope this episode has you laughing as much as it did for us. Episode 37 is with Miranda LaMorte, a dog trainer from the Albany, NY area. We discussed a variety of topics from self-care, knowing your limitations as a dog trainer and business owner as well as self discovery both personally and professionally. The three of us also touched on our Italian American heritage and Beta Blockers! This episode is sure to have you laughing!

To learn about Miranda, her work and her business, you can check out Adventure Tails NY. Visit her Instagram page and Facebook page by clicking here!

To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's.

Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior

Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

This is the first of two episodes that we had Charlotte Hoberg and Alyse Mineroff on our podcast to chat about the nuances of dog training and behavior modification. We also chat about the changes they have seen and made about the way they train from their experiences from the world of dog sports and how dog sports have expanded their skill set and knowledge.

If you want to learn more about Charlotte and Alyse, check out the links below.

Charlotte Hoberg- Sit 'n Stay Training

Alyse Mineroff- Hungry Dog Training

To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's.

Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior

Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

One question that has constantly floated around the dog training and behavior community over the past year or so has been "does obedience training solve behavior problems?". We decided to discuss this topic and give our thoughts and opinions based off a recent social media post we saw on this conversation. So, let's go!!!!

To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's.

Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior

Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

We have Tara Stillwell here with us today to discuss her program called Forrest School. She discusses how she uses outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, agility and more to help dogs with behavior issues achieve success in modifying their behavior.

Tara also has two upcoming presentations on the Forrest School for 2025. She will be presenting at the L.E.G.S. In Motion Conference in New Hampshire which is happening from May 16-18, 2025. Online Tickets are still available. Click here to learn more.

Tara will also be running an online webinar on June 16, 2025 at 4pm on the Forrest School. She has provided The Canine Classroom listeners with a 20% discount if you use promo code Canine20 . Click here to sign up for this webinar!

If you want to learn more about Tara Stillwell and Forrest School, check out her website! You can also follow Glimmer Dog on Facebook.

To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's.

Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior

Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

In this episode we have Julie Symons from Savvy Dog Sports here to talk about Nose Work! She explains what the sport is, the benefits of this sport as an activity, and how it can benefit pet dogs even if they do not have aspirations of competing. And of course she discusses what it is like to compete for those interested in doing so. Julie shares her wealth of knowledge as an instructor and active competitor.

To learn more about Julie Symons, you can check out her website, as well as her Facebook and Instagram pages.

To learn more about Julie's upcoming online Introduction to Nose Work 101 course through the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, click here!

To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's.

Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior

Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

Erin Lynes has literally spent her entire life with dogs. Between growing up with her family breeding dogs to then competing dogs in a variety of sports. Today Erin devotes her time and work to her breeding program, Eromit Labs which breeds working line field labradors who are quite popular for their drive and versatility in a variety of work such as detection, Search and Rescue and even dog sports.

In this episode we discuss how Erin got here, how her work has changed and developed overtime, ethical breeding and so much more! To learn more about Erin Lynes and Eromit Labs, check out her website.

To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's.

Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior

Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

In this episode we sat down with Jen Humphrey, owner and dog trainer of The Right Paw in Princeton, MA to chat about a variety of topics. Some of the topics include: the emotional impact of dog training methodologies, dog sports, obedience training and problem solving, having a safe family pet dog with a baby and young kids to name a few. To learn more about Jen, her training services and her upcoming workshops, visit her website, Instagram and Facebook page.

To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's.

Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior

Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

Are medical issues and pain really causing behavior problems in dogs? Or are trainers suggesting this to quickly to clients? Or are dog trainers not suggesting this quick enough? Vinny & Anthony jump into this conversation together as they have some questions and opinions based on their experience with their clients.

To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below.

Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior

Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training