Τα καλύτερα Jennifer Summerfield podcast (2024)

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

7d 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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E375: Liz Joyce & Kelly Daniel - Core Fitness for Both Ends of the Leash 27:31

15h 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!Από τον Melissa Breau

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

14d 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

22d 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!Από τον Melissa Breau

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E371: Crystal Wing - Learning to Play 45:18

27d 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

1M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

1M 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!Από τον Melissa Breau

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

2M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

2M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

2M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

2M 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

3M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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E363: Hélène Lawler - Reliable Distance Downs 31:15

3M 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!Από τον Melissa Breau

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

3M 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

3M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

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

4M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

4M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

4M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

5M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

5M 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!Από τον Melissa Breau

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

5M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

6M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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E350: Erin Lynes - Teaching Polite Greetings 23:31

6M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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E349: Irith Bloom - Dealing with Feelings 53:04

6M 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

6M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

7M 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?Από τον Melissa Breau

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

7M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

7M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

7M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

7M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

8M 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

8M 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!Από τον Melissa Breau

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

8M 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!Από τον 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

8M 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

8M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

9M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

9M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

9M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

10M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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

10M 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.Από τον Melissa Breau

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E333: Julie Symons - Lost Item Recovery 24:26

10M 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!Από τον Melissa Breau

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E332: Laurie Huston - Teaching Commitment in Agility 16:18

10M ago16:18

16:18

What can commitment do for your agility team? Laurie and I chat about what it means and the difference it can make when playing the game!Από τον Melissa Breau

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E331: Megan Foster, Julie Daniels, Amy Cook, and Erin Lynes on Adolescent Dogs 1:11:23

11M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

In prepping for the Adolescent Dogs One Day Conference, we brought on a number of the presenters and panelists to chat about what changes we see during adolescence and how we can best handle them.Από τον Melissa Breau

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E330: Shade Whitesel - "From Toy Skills to a Formal Retrieve" 28:50

12M ago28:50

28:50

Shade Whitesel joins me to talk about how fluent toy play skills allow for more two-way communication during training, and how toy skills can be used to build a faster, better formal retrieve.Από τον Melissa Breau

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E329: Amy Cook, PhD - "Thresholds and Decision Making with a Reactive Dog" 52:35

12M ago52:35

52:35

What is a threshold? Does it matter? Join Amy and I for a fascinating discussion on how what we know can impact or enable our choices when we're out with our dogs.Από τον Melissa Breau

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E328: Megan Foster - "Building & Maintaining Your Agility Startline Stay" 23:05

1y ago23:05

23:05

What do position changes have to do with maintaining a startline stay? Join Megan and I as we chat about teaching and maintaining your startline... even once you begin competing!Από τον Melissa Breau

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E327: Jennifer Henion - "R+ Training for Retriever Hunt Tests" 21:37

1y ago21:37

21:37

Jennifer Henion joins me on the podcast today for a conversation about hunt tests — what they are, how she wound up focused on them, and managing the culture that comes with them.

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