Beste Jennifer Summerfield podcaster (2024)

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E381: Dr. Jennifer Summerfield & Dr. Jessica Perry Hekman - "Anxiety in Our Dogs" 31:58

5d ago31:58

31:58

What do we know about anxiety in our canine companions? Join us for a conversation about what causes anxiety and what we can do about it.Av Melissa Breau

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E380: Bobbie Bhambree - "Creating a Resilience Framework for More Resilient Dogs" 31:39

12d ago31:39

31:39

What do we know about resilience and what it takes to build more of it in our dogs? Join Bobbie and I for a conversation on what factors we need to consider when it comes to our dogs and helping them deal with stress — and why that's SO important for our sports dogs.Av Melissa Breau

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E379: Angelica Steinker - "Handling Hearing and Vision Impairments in Dogs" 34:26

19d ago34:26

34:26

Have you ever wondered how unilateral deafness might impact learning? What a dog with vision impairments might face? Angelica shares her experiences with both and shares her story in this episode.Av Melissa Breau

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E378: Loretta Mueller - "Multi-Dog Households: Adding a New Dog" 43:36

26d ago43:36

43:36

Having a peaceful household when you live with multiple dogs can be tough — join us for a conversation about what it takes, and tips on how to introduce a new dog to your household even if there may be a significant size difference.Av Melissa Breau

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E377: Karen Deeds - Advanced Reactive Integration: Bringing The Pieces Together 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

You've heard of Fight or Flight and maybe Freeze, but did you know there are actually 5 F's that dogs can exhibit under stress? Join us for an interesting conversation on working with reactive dogs!Av Melissa Breau

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E376: Irith Bloom - Creating Confidence and Calm for Anxious Dogs 50:01

1M ago50:01

50:01

In this episode Irith and I talk about what anxiety looks like in dogs and what we can do to help our dogs feel safe and build confidence. Plus, I ask Irith to talk about what factors influence how long these behaviors take to work and what factors influence prognosis.Av Melissa Breau

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E375: Liz Joyce & Kelly Daniel - Core Fitness for Both Ends of the Leash 27:31

2M ago27:31

27:31

Core strength is important for both ends of the leash — so for this episode, Liz and Kelly both joined me to talk about their relative expertise... Kelly shared what to consider and why it matters for our four-legged teammates, and Liz talked about fitness for the human-half of the team!Av Melissa Breau

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E374: Deb Jones, Jennifer Summerfield, and Julie Symons on Living With and Loving Your Senior Dog 44:18

2M ago44:18

44:18

We hear so much about puppys and adolescents, but it's rare to focus on seniors — in this episode, that's exactly what we do. We take a deep dive into what it means to live with and love our dogs in their golden years.

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E373: Erin Lynes - "Surviving Canine Adolescence" 27:11

2M ago27:11

27:11

Teenagers get a bad rap — join me and Erin for a conversation about what you can really expect and how to survive canine adolescence and then come out with an awesome sports dog on the other side.

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E372: Kamal Fernandez - Teaching the Concept of Duration 24:12

2M ago24:12

24:12

If you've ever struggled to convey to your dog that you want them to keep doing a thing... Whether it's a stationary behavior or a moving one, this episode is for you. Kamal and I break down why he teaches duration as a concept and what it means to approach training duration that way!Av Melissa Breau

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E371: Crystal Wing - Learning to Play 45:18

2M ago45:18

45:18

It's easy to assume we're all born knowing how to play - but sometimes reclaiming that childlike sense of fun is harder than it looks! Join us for a conversation on the skills we need to rediscover and those we need to teach our dogs to get toy play everyone involved can enjoy.

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E370: Jennifer Henion - Breaking Down the Blind Retrieve 22:05

3M ago22:05

22:05

One of the skills you'll need for retriever hunt tests is the blind retrieve — where the dog retrieves downed game that they didn't see land. In this episode Jennifer talks me though exactly what that means and how she approaches it in training.Av Melissa Breau

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E369: Shade Whitesel - Choosing Location Specific Marker Cues 34:13

3M ago34:13

34:13

Wondering what the hype is about when it comes to Location Specific Marker cues? Shade and I talk about what they are, what they can offer your training, how to decide when it's time to consider adding a new one, the role of anticipatory behaviors and more!Av Melissa Breau

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E368: Tracey McLennan - Overcoming Critter Distractions for the Real World 35:06

3M ago35:06

35:06

Have a dog that's easily distracted or driven to chase prey-like critters? In this episode Tracey and I talk about overcoming critter distractions and building behaviors so you can both enjoy the outdoors again.Av Melissa Breau

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E367: Julie Symons - "One of a Kind Hides & Creating Clarity in Nosework" 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

Ever wondered if your dog can remember which hides they've already found? In this Episode Julie and I dive into problem solving multiple hides and using contrast to create clarity in nosework.Av Melissa Breau

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E366: Deb Jones, PhD - Redefining Focus: What Training for Focus Looks Like 40:48

4M ago40:48

40:48

What really goes into having a focused dog? Join us for a conversation what it means to train focus — and how we can split a complex behavior down into component parts to build a strong but flexible skillset every sports dog needs.Av Melissa Breau

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E365: Dr. Amy Cook, Crystal Wing, and Erin Lynes - "The Power of Play" 45:34

4M ago45:34

45:34

What's the big deal about play, anyway? Join us for a conversation on the benefits of play... and how to tap into your inner child, so both you and your dog can enjoy playing together!

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E364 - Sharon Carroll - Training & Competing with "Differently Motivated" Dogs 35:42

4M ago35:42

35:42

In this episode Sharon and I talk about what engagement looks like for those “differently motivated” dogs and how to handle it when our dog appears to be ignoring our cues.Av Melissa Breau

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E363: Hélène Lawler - Reliable Distance Downs 31:15

4M ago31:15

31:15

Ever wonder how herding dog handlers get those fabulous downs at a distance? Hélène Lawler joins me to talk about building reliable behaviors at a distance... useful whether you want to herd sheep or nail your startline stay and drop on recall!Av Melissa Breau

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E362: Kelly Daniel - "Wellness and Your Canine Athlete" 24:00

5M ago24:00

24:00

Wellness is about both the physical and the emotional being. Today Kelly and I take a deeper look at what that means and what we, as handlers, can do to ensure the wellness of our canine athletes.

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E361: Irith Bloom - The Role of Choice and Habit in Dog Training 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

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Choice and habit both play a role in our dog training - and if we want to change behavior, it's important to determine which that behavior falls into to create an effective plan. During this episode, Irith and I talk about how to know and what to do!

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E360: Petra Ford - "Training For Engagement" 28:11

5M ago28:11

28:11

Engagement and attention are not the same thing — In this episode Petra dives into what training engagement looks like and why it's crucial to compete successfully.Av Melissa Breau

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E359: Ashley Escobar - Teaching Conformation Skills: What You Need to Know 21:22

5M ago21:22

21:22

Competing in conformation is so much more than running in circles — join me and Ashley for a conversation on the skills it takes to become best in class.Av Melissa Breau

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E358: A Look at FDSA Training Camp! 58:38

6M ago58:38

58:38

Ever wondered what to expect at our annual in-person event? This week we'll hear from several people who have attended multiple events about what they love and why they keep coming back.Av Melissa Breau

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E357: Aleks Woodroffe - "Using Handler Pressure As a Tool in Nosework" 19:38

6M ago19:38

19:38

Whether you realize it or not, every time you and your dog step to the line handler pressure will play a role in the search. So, how can you use it to your advantage? Aleks and I discuss exactly that in this episode of the podcast!

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E356 - Dr. Sue Yanoff: What To Do When Something Goes Wrong with Our Sports Dogs 34:14

6M ago34:14

34:14

When your dog comes up lame, when is it time to worry that it may be something serious? What do you do if your general practice vet doesn't seem concerned... but you know there's something wrong? What should you do to chase down a diagnosis? Sue and I chat about all that and more in this week's episode.…

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E355: Heather Lawson - The Concept of Duration 24:06

6M ago24:06

24:06

Duration is about so much more than just a sit or down stay! Join us for a conversation on how teaching duration as a concept makes it easier to generalize to new behaviors.Av Melissa Breau

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E354: Junior Handlers in Agility with Sasha Zitter, Benah Stiewing, McKenzie Minto 41:05

6M ago41:05

41:05

Boundless Junior Agility Company or BJAC exists to support junior agility handlers — join us for a conversation about the future of the sport, how you can lend your support, and what challenges junior handlers face that may be overlooked by other competitors.Av Melissa Breau

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E353: Loretta Mueller - Getting Started in Agility 34:35

7M ago34:35

34:35

Ever wondered what key foundation information is essential to getting a good start in agility? In this episode Loretta and I talk about exactly that — including a look at some of the terminology that it's easy for beginners to get tripped up on!Av Melissa Breau

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E352: Laurie Huston - "Commitment in Agility" 14:39

7M ago14:39

14:39

What is commitment? How do we teach our dogs to understand when to go and when to pay more attention to our cues? Laurie and I talk about that and more in this week's episode of the podcast.Av Melissa Breau

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E351: Sara Brueske - "Building Controlled Behaviors in Sports Dogs" 16:41

7M ago16:41

16:41

Ever wondered how leading trainers can take a dog that is all about the "GO" and balance it out with beautiful focus and control? In this episode Sara and I chat about her approach to building a dog with the skills for both action and control.Av Melissa Breau

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E350: Erin Lynes - Teaching Polite Greetings 23:31

7M ago23:31

23:31

Have a dog who is a bit TOO enthusiastic about saying hello? In this episode Erin and I talk about what you can do.Av Melissa Breau

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E349: Irith Bloom - Dealing with Feelings 53:04

8M ago53:04

53:04

Fear of the vacuum. Barking out the window. A dog that struggles with grooming. Handling the seemingly unfounded feelings our dogs sometimes have about certain things can be complex; join Irith and I as we talk about the training tools and techniques we can use to change the behaviors we see and relieve those feelings.…

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E348: Kelly Daniel - Beyond the Basics: Getting Geeky About Fitness 23:59

8M ago23:59

23:59

Canine Fitness is one of those topics that can become as sophisticated as you want to make it! Today Kelly and I talk about what it's like to get geeky about fitness.Av Melissa Breau

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E347: Deb Jones, PhD, Crystal Wing & Nicole Wiebusch - How Do You Get a Focused Dog? 39:48

8M ago39:48

39:48

Join us for a panel discussion all about focus! What IS it? How do you train it? And what do we do if our dog doesn't seem to have it?Av Melissa Breau

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E346: Pat Stuart - The Benefits of Box Feeding 54:07

8M ago54:07

54:07

In this episode Pat Stuart joins me to talk about box feeding - a method he's helped popularize! We talk about what it is and how it can be used in training and distraction proofing.Av Melissa Breau

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E345: Bronagh Daly - The Power of Agility + Control Unleashed 22:33

9M ago22:33

22:33

Worried about the wheels coming off while playing the game of agility? Join Bronagh and I as we talk about the ways that Control Unleashed can help your agility dog adapt to experiencing the unexpected in a trial, seminar or even group class environment.Av Melissa Breau

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E344 - Nicole Wiebusch: Dogs Get FOMO Too 30:15

9M ago30:15

30:15

Have a pup that struggles to wait their turn? Nicole and I talk about the forms that FOMO (fear of missing out) can take when it comes to our dogs, how to prevent it, and what we can do about it.Av Melissa Breau

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E343: Ashley Escobar - Conditioning for Sports Dogs 26:40

9M ago26:40

26:40

Ever wondered why canine conditioning matters, or why it's become so popular? In this episode Ashley and I dive into its importance for sport dogs of all types.Av Melissa Breau

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E342: Karen Deeds - When Behavior Goes Wrong 1:01:15

9M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Behavior problems can wreak havoc on our lives with our dogs. So when issues occur what options are there? How do we decide which to pursue? Karen and I take a deep dive into what factors to consider when making those difficult decisions, including the choices no one ever wants to make: rehoming and behavioral euthanasia. Content Warning: Conversat…

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E341: Janice Gunn - "Maintaining Connection in the Obedience Ring" 34:04

10M ago34:04

34:04

This week Janice Gunn joins me to talk about how she evolved her finger follow method to encourage connection while competing in obedience — from ring entrances to exercise transitions to leaving the ring for your jackpot!Av Melissa Breau

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E340: Kayla Dever - Balancing Trialing and Training 42:37

10M ago42:37

42:37

Join me for a conversion with Kayla Dever as she shares her story - starting in the service dog world, evolving in flyball, and now hosting and competing in nosework!Av Melissa Breau

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E339: What is a Confident Dog, Anyway? with Dr. Amy Cook, Julie Daniels, Petra Ford, and Sara Brueske 1:10:48

10M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

In preparation for the upcoming confident dog conference at FDSA, I invited 4 of the presenters for the conference on the podcast to talk about what confidences looks like in our dogs, how much of it is innate vs. something we can instill, and what the process of building confidence looks like. Join us for this fascinating conversation!…

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E338: Preparing Young Sports Dogs for Competition (Part 2) 1:05:26

10M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Join me, Megan Foster, Stacy Barnett, Barbara Lloyd, and Hélène Lawler for a continuation of our conversation about preparing young sports dogs to compete - including the good, the bad, and the ugly! Note: This episode ran long so we've split it into two parts.Av Melissa Breau

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E338: Preparing Young Sports Dogs for Competition (Part 1) 1:03:04

10M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Join me, Megan Foster, Stacy Barnett, Barbara Lloyd, and Hélène Lawler for a conversation about preparing young sports dogs to compete - including the good, the bad, and the ugly! Note: This episode ran long so we've split it into two parts.Av Melissa Breau

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E337: Lucy Newton - Follow That Track! 42:27

11M ago42:27

42:27

Looking for another way you can teach your dog to use his nose? In this episode Lucy and I talk about teaching your dog to track! Join us to learn a little about training your dog for competition tracking.Av Melissa Breau

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E336: Jennifer Summerfield, DVM - Gut Health and Your Dog 38:18

11M ago38:18

38:18

Microbiome and gut health has become a hot topic in recent years — join Dr. Jen and I to talk about what you need to know about your dog's digestive health.Av Melissa Breau

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E335: Petra Ford - Getting Started on Competition Heelwork 25:55

11M ago25:55

25:55

Petra and I talk about what it takes to get really pretty heelwork — namely, position, a good focal point, and strong engagement skills.Av Melissa Breau

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E334: Irith Bloom - What is Arousal? 36:43

11M ago36:43

36:43

In this episode Irith and I dive deep into what arousal is, what it means, and what we can do about it. Irith breaks down both the science and the practical, applicable skills we can apply.Av Melissa Breau

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E333: Julie Symons - Lost Item Recovery 24:26

12M ago24:26

24:26

Come learn all about this new nosework game! Julie and I chat about what's involved, how to get started, and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the new sport!Av Melissa Breau

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