Spirit Dog Training Podcast Steffi Trott

We are never only training a skill ... we are always training a skill and an emotion. Out of the two, the emotion is actually the one you should be most concerned about!
Today I dive into why the wrong emotion can ruin skill training (even if the dog is good at the skill) ... and how to help your dog find the right mindset.
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As a dog trainer who uses a lot of food rewards, one of the most common questions I get us "... And what happens when you don't have a treat?"
Today I unravel how to make your dog independent from having to be bribed and lured, and explain why having or not having a treat should not make a difference in a well-trained dog!
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Scent work is a fascinating dog sport. It's welcoming to dogs of all ages and physical abilities ... and it's an amazing way to bond with your dog!
In this episode we interview highly accomplished scent work competitor, judge and professional bed bug detection dog handler Paige Gordon about how to get started and progress in the sport.

Every day I work with dog owners and help them break through behavioral and training struggles. And every day I know that if dog owners were more mindful of these 6 things ... a lot of issues would NOT happen in the first place!
Today I give you a list of the 6 things I wished every dog owner did - implement these to see immediate improvement in your dog.
Also in this episode I share a special gift with you ... you can now access all of my over 1,300 online lessons completely free at spiritdogtraining.com/free

Most dog owners with more than one dog would love to train them all at once. But is this even possible?
Is it a good idea to have everyone train at the same time? What about dogs that can wait their turn?
And what should you do if your dogs are so attached that you cannot separate them?
In this episode I answer all of these questions!

Training often fails because we are not progressing skills well. But what does it actually mean to "advance a skill"?
How do we break down the training process for our dogs correctly? How many steps are involved in teaching a solid behaviors?
In this episode you will find answers to all of these questions!