Let's Talk Sit!

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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!

  1. 30/05/2023

    Pigeons, Rats and Dolphins Aren't Dogs

    Modern science in dog training tends to focus more on comparative psychology - aka, comparing animals behavior in a lab/study environment vs the natural environment. Additionally, dog trainers compare dog training to the training of exotic animals. In this episode, we cover: What comparative psychology and ethology means The experiments conducted and how they work The reality behind the science in dog training The difference between exotics and dogs - namely, in cooperative care Looking at the dog in the natural habitat, not in a laboratory setting. Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts only! http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 http://www.letstalksit.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!   https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/ Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios   Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

  2. 23/05/2023

    Alpha Theory and Dominance in Dogs

    Another big controversial topic in the pet care industry is Alpha or Dominance Theory. There are a lot of people who, like everything else, take this to the extreme. In this episode, we cover: What alpha means Leadership The false assumption that “alpha theory has been debunked” Hierarchy between dogs Mech’s study Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts only! http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 http://www.letstalksit.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!   https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/ Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios   Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

  3. 16/05/2023

    Grieving the Loss of a Pet

    We all either have experienced or will experience the loss of a pet. We have gone through this ourselves recently and want to share how we handle grieving our fluffy loved ones. In this episode, we cover: Coping with the loss of a dog The guilt of the decision to euthanize Coming to those decisions - and some of the decisions you’ll have to make The importance of supporting yourself Get professional support/therapy if you need it: https://petlosspartners.org/ In Home Euthanasia, quality of life assessment, more helpful resources: https://www.lapoflove.com Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts only! http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 http://www.letstalksit.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!   https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/ Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios   Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

  4. 09/05/2023

    How To Find A Good Dog Trainer and Avoid Red Flags

    We are constantly seeing more and more red flags and abuse cases in dog trainers - most commonly, in board and trains. We want to explain some of the ways we recommend and use to actually find good dog trainers to ensure the safety of your pets. In this episode, we cover: What to look for when looking for a dog trainer Red flags abusive trainers show The bad side of what can happen during training - namely, board and trains How we handle board and trains to make sure owners feel safe The importance of speaking up and asking questions Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts only! http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 http://www.letstalksit.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!   https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/ Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios   Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

  5. 02/05/2023

    Trainer Wars Pt. 3 - MORE DOG TRAINER DRAMA?!

    A year after our first 2 parts on the trainer wars, they have blown up yet again. There is even more drama and arguments between dog trainers. The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training - by Ivan Balabanov from Training Without Conflict In this episode, we discuss: Ivan Balabanov’s presentation about science based dog training Zak George and Susan Garrett’s recent interactions with Ivan The more recent explosion between dog trainer “sides” Proof in how these discussions are causing more harm than help Alice raging on about “punishment based” training Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts only! http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 http://www.letstalksit.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!   https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/ Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios   Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

  6. 25/04/2023

    The Power of Play Pt. 2

    A continuation of the previous episode where we discussed why you should use play in dog training, in this episode we explain some ways you can use play in your training! Part 2 is the “how two” portion in the power of play in dogs. In this episode, we cover: How you can use play when training dogs Some of the rules we use when playing Even more benefits of using play in dog training Different games you can play! Definitely check out our previous episode on how to build toy drive too! Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts only! http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 http://www.letstalksit.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!   https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/ Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios   Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

  7. 18/04/2023

    The Power Of Play Pt. 1

    Food is one of the more popular motivators in dog training, however, play is one of the most powerful tools when training a dog - if not the most powerful! This is part 1 of a 2 part series on using play in dog training. In this episode, we cover: What the benefits are of using play in dog training Why we recommend using play to train What training with play even means Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts only! http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 http://www.letstalksit.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!   https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/ Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios   Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

  8. 11/04/2023

    The (Recent) Evolution of Dogs

    Lynne and Kim have been in the dog training industry for over 30 years each, and a lot has changed in dogs themselves since then, both physically and behaviorally. Along with that, things have changed drastically in the industry over time, such as the big jump in rescuing instead of breeding. In this episode, we cover: Shelter/rescue dogs vs well bred dogs Changes in some of the more popular breeds, such as labs and German Shepherds In what ways dogs have changed Why dogs have changed The echo chamber in the industry Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts only! http://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 http://www.letstalksit.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!   https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/ Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios   Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

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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!

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    Let's Talk Sit
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2023
  • Episódios
    37
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