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What if punishment is breaking your bond—not fixing behavior? In this thought-provoking episode of Irreplaceable Tails, host Mallory Dickinson, RVT sits down with legendary trainer Dr. Ken Ramirez, Executive VP of Karen Pryor Clicker Training, to unpack decades of experience and research on dog behavior, training, and the human-animal bond. From the dangers of shock collars to how kids should interact with dogs, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to raise happy, well-behaved pets through connection—not control.
🎧 What you'll discover:
👥 Who will love this episode:
🎬 Timestamps:
00:00 – Meet Dr. Ken Ramirez + common training mistakes
02:30 – Why punishment breaks trust
05:00 – How pets became family—and the training consequences
08:00 – Urban living: Why dogs “misbehave” inside
10:30 – The shelter system & behavior expectations
13:00 – Breed characteristics vs. breed bias
15:00 – First commands & lifestyle-based training
17:30 – Teaching body language & avoiding miscommunication
22:00 – Why Ken opposes shock collars
27:00 – Rattlesnake avoidance… with positive reinforcement?
🔔 Stay Connected:
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios
📥 Contact: [email protected]
Ep. 8
#IrreplaceableTails #KenRamirez #ClickerTraining
By Gershon AlalufWhat if punishment is breaking your bond—not fixing behavior? In this thought-provoking episode of Irreplaceable Tails, host Mallory Dickinson, RVT sits down with legendary trainer Dr. Ken Ramirez, Executive VP of Karen Pryor Clicker Training, to unpack decades of experience and research on dog behavior, training, and the human-animal bond. From the dangers of shock collars to how kids should interact with dogs, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to raise happy, well-behaved pets through connection—not control.
🎧 What you'll discover:
👥 Who will love this episode:
🎬 Timestamps:
00:00 – Meet Dr. Ken Ramirez + common training mistakes
02:30 – Why punishment breaks trust
05:00 – How pets became family—and the training consequences
08:00 – Urban living: Why dogs “misbehave” inside
10:30 – The shelter system & behavior expectations
13:00 – Breed characteristics vs. breed bias
15:00 – First commands & lifestyle-based training
17:30 – Teaching body language & avoiding miscommunication
22:00 – Why Ken opposes shock collars
27:00 – Rattlesnake avoidance… with positive reinforcement?
🔔 Stay Connected:
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios
📥 Contact: [email protected]
Ep. 8
#IrreplaceableTails #KenRamirez #ClickerTraining