The Conformation Conversation

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses dealing with disappointment and how to better cope with frustration at dog shows. 

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the importance of being honest when the dog's well-being is at stake.

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the value of filming ourselves in training sessions and in the ring. 

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette interviews Airedale Terrier Breeder Devon Allen.

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette gives a pep talk for your drive to the dog show.    www.showdogprepschool.com

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette offers tips for competing successfully when showing against professionals.   www.showdogprepschool.com

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses making the decision to rehome a show prospect or retired show or breeding dog. 

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette gives you a pep talk for the ride to the dog show. 

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses specialing a dog, what it entails and how to decide to do it.    www.showdogprepschool.com

Show Dog Prep School Founder, Lead Instructor and Dog Show Coach gives a Dog Show Pep Talk!

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the importance of setting goals and reflecting on them to measure progress and success. 

Pep Talk 1 - This is the first of several pep talk episodes where Vicki will give you a pep talk for on the way to the dog show. Listen to feel relaxed, inspired and encouraged. 

Vicki discusses what NOT to do when your dog backs away, sits down or tries to avoid the judge's exam.

Vicki is interviewed by dog trainer and podcaster Chelsea Murray about her new book, The Calm Before the Ring - Managing Performance Anxiety in Dog Shows and Sports.   

Official Standard of the Poodle The Standard for the Poodle (Toy variety) is the same as for the Standard and Miniature varieties except as regards heights. General Appearance: Carriage and Condition - That of a very active, intelligent and elegant- appearing dog, squarely built, well proportioned, moving soundly and carrying himself proudly. Properly clipped in the traditional fashion and careful...

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses positive reinforcement (+R) and the other quadrants of operant conditioning learning theory and how to be sure you are utilizing it. 

Vicki talks to renowned dog trainer, author, international speaker and German Shepherd Dog breeder, Suzanne Clothier on raising a singleton puppy.   www.showdogprepschool.com www.suzanneclothier.com  

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette interviews German Pinscher, Amy Issleib of Temerity German Pinschers. 

Dachshund Breeder/Owner/Handler, Vicki and Barbara Reisinger discuss evaluating litters, grading different breeds, breeding and figuring it all out.

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette talks with fellow pro trainer and SDPS Instructor Andrea Stone about Littermate Syndrome. Is this an actual thing? What does the term mean and where did it come from?   www.showdogprepschool.com

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses bad mouthing judging and other dogs at dog shows and online.    www.showdogprepschool.com

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor discusses finding the help you need from someone who can help rather than going to the same source for all your questions.

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette discusses waiting to show sensitive puppies as we help them grow more confident and outgoing.

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette offers another viewpoint on people showing dogs who only need majors to finish.

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette explains how people name show dogs and how kennel names and call names might be chosen and used.