DOGS

In this episode we reflect on 8 years of running our Student of the Dog Workshops. Where we teach people the Jentle Method leadwork, work through any behaviors a dog has or shows us during the workshop, you name it and we have probably seen it at a workshop. We build 2 way communication between a person and dog and lay a foundation of connection that the pair can return to in times of need or when...

In this episode we are delighted to have Jacqulene Brzozowski of Jac's Pack as our guest. We discuss her journey in finding her way to dog handling from the corporate world and the struggles of going against the grain. We cover choices in life, their consequences and the immense opportunities they offer. We discuss different forms of reactivity and how we move through them in the Jentle Method. Ch...

In this episode we are fortunate to have Anne Ortiz from DogFit Dallas as our guest. Having helped build a successful dog business, we discuss the driving factors and influences in her leaving the dog industry and the growth and challenges associated with such a big life change. We discuss her experience with, and the difference between the Jentle Method vs mainstream forms of dog training and tec...

In this episode we discuss a story that has been a guiding light for us in life, relationships and finding strong mentors. We delve into Feeling and our observations and experiences regarding its gradation, dichotomy and the subsequent influence it has in peoples actions and dog handling. We answer the question, what is Feeling to us. The importance of Feeling, and how it has, and continues to sha...

In this episode we discuss dogs from the angles of being a dog or a fully domesticated ("finished") one and what that looks and feels like to us. We discuss our experiences with dog psychology, nature vs nurture, force, obedience, shock collars, treats and our thoughts and observations in their influence in stagnating or elevating a dogs ability to feel more harmony in life, beyond their senses an...

In this episode we delve into the concept and personal experience of culturing our awareness of all possibilities and the subsequent peace, harmony, skill and equanimity it has fostered in our lives as well as the beings in our care. This has brought more clarity in navigating the ups and downs in life and ultimately finding more awareness, respect, empathy and compassion towards everyone and ever...

In this episode we discuss the Oregon Tails Pack, its inception, evolution, experiences with dog psychology, shock collars and other tools, our trials and tribulations over the last 16 years and getting to complete harmony with the dogs in our care through feeling and handling them differently than the rest of the dog industry. The Oregon Tails Pack has always been an off-leash service on unfenced...

In this episode we discuss relationships as well as effecting change in a dogs consciousness, not just their body or mind. Filling a dogs cup and what in our eyes the lead is connected to. 

In this episode we discuss catching up to a dog, e collars, medication, work ethic and the pressure of board and trains. Also, what kind of good dog do you have?

In this episode we discuss neutrality within a dog and oneself as well as our take on emotions, how they impact feeling and support a dog through life. Our guest on this episode is Nick de Moraes of Equilibrium Canine Training. 

In this episode we shed light on different form and effects of energy, energy debt, dogs in a sit or down and the connectivity and influence of energy

In this episode we discuss giving, feeling energy, moving through life with and humbling dogs. Our guest on this episode is Angela Adan of Deserving Dogs. 

In this episode we discuss why we don't consider ourselves dog trainers, the weight behind teaching, what we'd look for in a dog trainer as well as discussing our mentors and experiences learning and teaching

In this episode we discuss our peculiar take on dog parks and off-leash dogs, our experiences, how we feel about them and how we maneuver them effortlessely. Our guest on this episode is Kaytlyn Perin of The Grounded Dog. 

This episode is devoted to our canine and equine companions, our journey with them and the relationships that blossomed

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