Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training

In this episode, we're diving into the connection between behavior and genetics in dogs. I'm joined by Dr. Jessica Hekman, who is a postdoctoral associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she researches how genetics affect behavior in pet and working dogs.

This week we are returning to our series all about Foundations and talking about Foundations for Agility. Joining us are my friends and authors of the book Agility Right From the Start, Eva and Emelie from Carpe Momentum. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/92 This podcast is supported by Awesome Obedience: A Positive Training Plan for Competition Success. Learn more here: s...

This week we continue our conversation about that mystical dog training unicorn: Loose Leash Walking. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/91 This podcast is supported by Awesome Obedience: A Positive Training Plan for Competition Success. Learn more here: shop.clickertraining.com/products/awesome-obedience

Loose leash walking (aka: the holy grail of dog training) is hands down the most requested behavior of all time from pet clients. It's also a topic of much debate on dog training circles. This episode is the first part in a series because there is just SO much I could say about loose leash walking. Believe it or not, I have opinions! For full show notes, visit:  www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/90 T...

In this episode, Steve White and I discuss the pros and cons of using labels when communicating, how we might change our communication tactics depending on who we're talking to and what to keep in mind when having a conversation using labels. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/89 This podcast is supported by Awesome Obedience: A Positive Training Plan for Competition Succes...

In this episode, some of my closest training friends and I discuss "zoomies", including what they are, whether or not they are good or bad, where we see them in training and what to do if they become a problem. For full show notes, visit: www.wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/88 This podcast is supported by Awesome Obedience: https://shop.clickertraining.com/products/awesome-obedience

In this episode, Peter Amelia and I get real nerdy about things like building a bulletproof recall (especially with competing reinforcers), improving your training skills by working with multiple breeds/species and how to keep the natural history of the animal in mind and use it to your advantage. For full show notes, visit: www.wonderpupstraining.com/articles/episode87/ This podcast is supported...

In this episode, Bobbie Lyons and I discuss when to incorporate fitness training, the skills and behaviors we should prioritize with a puppy or young dog, exercises we should limit/avoid and equipment needed. For full show notes, visit:  www.wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/86 This podcast is supported by Zero to CD:  www.wonderpupstraining.com/programs/z2cd/

You may remember back to episode #76 where Emelie and I talked about how we had both gotten new puppies around the same time and how important it is to set ourselves and our puppies up for success. Well, now those puppies are teenagers, but we are still very much thinking about (and talking about in this episode) what we can do with our training to build the skills our puppies need to be successfu...

In this episode, we discuss the most important foundation skills for gun dogs, how these skills differ from other sports, and misconceptions about raising a puppy for hunting/retrieving. For full show notes, visit:  www.wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/84 This podcast is supported by Zero to CD:  www.wonderpupstraining.com/programs/z2cd/

In this episode, we discuss the most important foundation skills for gun dogs, how these skills differ from other sports, and misconceptions about raising a puppy for hunting/retrieving. For full show notes, visit:  www.wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/84 This podcast is supported by Zero to CD:  www.wonderpupstraining.com/programs/z2cd/

This episode explores the problem with Chaining Theory with Dr. Alliston Reid. For full show notes, visit: www.wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/83 For info on our affiliate sponsor, visit: smartanimaltraining.com/?aff=95

In this episode, I go over some tips to apply to your training so that you can successfully build distance into your behaviors. For full show notes, visit: www.wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/82 For info on our affiliate sponsor, visit: smartanimaltraining.com/?aff=95

This episode explores confidence and conditioning with Lori Stevens (CPDT-KA, SAMP, CCFT, CPBC). For full show notes, visit: www.wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/81 For info on our affiliate sponsor, visit: smartanimaltraining.com/?aff=95

My book, Awesome Obedience: A Positive Training Plan for Competition Success, was recently released and I'm excited to be talking about it with you on the podcast. For full show notes, visit: www.wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/80 To purchase the book, visit: https://shop.clickertraining.com/products/awesome-obedience

Giving animals choice in their training sounds like such a wonderful thing. But what exactly does that mean? And in real life, it doesn't feel good when your dog makes a choice to opt out of a training session by ignoring you, sniffing the ground, leaving the ring, etc… That's not very reinforcing. In this episode, Chirag Patel and I discuss how we should we handle these behaviors while still main...

I asked my Instagram followers to send me their dog training questions, and boy were there a LOT of them! On this episode, I'm doing my best to give you my answers and insight. I wasn't able to cover all of the questions this time around, but don't worry - we'll do this again! Make sure you're following me on Insta (@ hbranigan )so you don't miss out! For full show notes, visit:  www.wonderpupstra...

This week I am hanging out with returning guest, Emelie Johnson Vegh- one half of Carpe Momentum. We're chatting about our puppies, how it's going and what we've learned from previous puppies that has shaped our current experience. For full show notes, visit:  www.wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/76 For info on our affiliate partner, visit:  smartanimaltraining.com/?aff=95

This week I want to share a couple of counterintuitive solutions to training problems you may have encountered. We'll explore the meaning of the word counterintuitive, and how it relates to our training. And I'll share 5 training hacks with you. For full show notes, visit:  www.wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/75 For info on our affiliate partner, visit:  smartanimaltraining.com/?aff=95

This week, we are talking to Aussa Jakobsson, who is a Swedish dog photographer, she has Kelpies… and she also trains. In our conversation, we talked about what makes a good photo and how to take a good photo using any kind of camera, but especially your phone… which is what I use almost exclusively. And she also talks about some of the behaviors that can be useful to teach your dog. For full show...

As a dog trainer, I am working with changing behavior in the real world in dogs and humans. And also myself. Trying to understand and modify behavior as it's happening in the world... in animals and human learners. So much of animal training is based on anecdote and tradition, rather than on actual evidence and data. In this episode, we talk behavior analytic research with Jackie and Diana from AB...

If you are like me, you mostly train by yourself. And training by yourself definitely has some pros and cons. If you're also an introvert like me, that alone time with your dogs is the best part of your day. But it means we have to work a little harder to get feedback that is required to continually improve our training skills. This is where video is a handy training tool and we're talking about i...

This week we talk about tugging and specifically what I did with my dog, Rugby, to build it. My terrier, Rugby, came straight out of the package with good food drive already installed. All I had to do was harness it. But getting him started with toys was a much harder process. I pretty much had to build his toy play from scratch in order to have anything useful to work with. It seems like a lot of...

This particular episode is a little different topic, as it's really aimed mostly at those of you who work as professional trainers, especially if you own your own business. You see, Melissa's specialty is… well, it's marketing. I know, I know… as a dog trainer, I too am terrified of marketing. That's why I wanted to warn you, that this episode may feel a little intense, but Melissa has some intere...

For no particular reason, this week's topic is Arousal. Now, get your mind out of the gutter. We're not talking about sex here. We're talking about behavior. But if you are a behavior nerd, the topic of arousal IS pretty sexy. For full show notes, visit:  wonderpupstraining.com/podcast/69/ For info on our affiliate partner, visit:  smartanimaltraining.com/?aff=95