Pawsitively Dog-Powered

In this episode, we continue the conversation about reactive dogs in dog-powered sports. We discuss the difference between engage/disengage games and "on by" and how to handle distractions and triggers you encounter on the trail. We help you identify features of reactive dog friendly trails and know when you should muzzle. We reference the following training protocols: -Grasha Stewart BAT https://...

Does your dog have BIG feelings about other dogs? Dog-powered sports like canicross and bikejoring are actually GREAT outlets for our reactive dogs, BUT specialized care is necessary! Come join me (Chelsea Murray ATDI, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP with Pawsitive Futures) as I sit down to talk with Aly Lecznar CPDT-KSA, VSPDT of The Animal Scientist about reactive dogs in this sport. In this conversation, we t...

Ever wonder what it takes to get to the Iditarod? In this episode, we sit down with Jaye Foucher of Sibersong Sleddogs who is preparing to run her first Iditarod in 2022. From her first dog to building teams, dog training, breeding, survival training, and more. Get a look inside this long-distance race program and how Jaye made her dreams happen. Mentioned in this episode:  www.sibersong.com Suppo...

In this episode, we are hanging out with Nancy Reyes who is a professional dog trainer and certified mental management instructor at her company For Your K9. As we get into the competition world, it is normal for us to have anxiety. But in order for us to be a good teammate for our dog, we need to learn how to improve our mindset and manage our stress.  Mentioned in this episode:  www.foryourk9.co...

In our pilot episode of Pawsitively Dog-Powered, I introduce myself and explain the goals of this podcast. It's short and sweet. Get to know me and the kind of content you can expect to hear!  Mentioned in this episode is Pawsitive Futures (Chelsea's company): www.pawsitivefutures.com Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered