Where we sit down together to talk about pivotal learning moments in our careers that changed everything for us: play as reinforcer/steam-letter-off-er, emotive video overlays, 'that person is like me, but with different information'., and more.
Also, eagle, dog and AI absurdity, Team Flatline vs Team Rollercoaster, and the benefits of playing Arousal DJ.
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Where we sit down with Sarah Stremming to talk about her thoughts on that yoghurt episode, 'self-operating' vs managed animals, and ensuring that your training is hand-off-able to the client, or husband.
Also, Sarah's loose leash walking technique, 'high tenacity, low resilience' animals, and not crying - even though we all have something to cry about right now.
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Where we sit down together to talk about Lauren's recent approach to changing her dog's behaviour, how our biases affect our categorisation of such things, and if any of it it really matters.
Also, thinking about Matthias' lizard, trading autonomy for comfort, and the ethics of importing street dogs.
The Dress Drama: how our differences shape our perceptions
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Where I (Lauren) sat down with Noche Miller to talk about her perspective as a rancher on training animals, the use of positive reinforcement with livestock, and what it takes to get a Guinness Book of World Records recordfor most tricks performed by a cow named Ghost.
Also, teaching horses to generalize responses to pressure asLife Skill 101, the little-known power of doing a shared job with a working animal, and the role reversal of Noche’s dog’s wants compared to Matthias’ dog.
Ghost the cow and her Guinness World Record article;
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Where we sit down together to talk about the concept of sunk cost fallacy, how it might affect us as training and behaviour professionals, and how not to fall victim to this limiting cognitive bias.
Also, horsemanship defined(?), Scotland talk, and Lauren's aggressive typing.
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Where we sit down together to talk about some of the mistakes we've made with horses and dogs, Lauren's secret to having hair that people will compliment, and how Matthias was duped to give up deeply personal items - all in the name of training.
Also, sketchy round pens you shouldn't use (reverse or otherwise), when being 'kinder' might be a mistake, and what not to say when a person gets bucked off.
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Where we sit down with Erin Lynes to talk about that Fetch post making the social media rounds, how many Labradors are too many, and what "fetch" means to different people - and dogs.
Also, the Fetch equivalents with horses, being mindful of what patterns we’re building with animals, and another Matthias story about why he's a lousy dog trainer.
Erin's Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Classes
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Where we sit down together to talk about our echo chambers, avoiding self-radicalization, and what we both find reinforcing on social media posts.
Also, Matthias unknowingly reveals his dog trainer crush, Lauren confesses to being a lousy dog trainer, and we hash out some potential problems of having your beliefs become your identity.
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Where we sit down with Erika Percival Stark to talk about concerns with AI, how we might use AI ethically to do our metaphorical laundry, and where we might want to tread more carefully.
Also, how theft of IP ain't really a new thing, what ChatGPT doesn't know about how women urinate, and another awkward Mattinglish story.
Erika Stark LinkedIn And if pStyle wants to sponsor the pod, Lauren is game.
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Where we sit down together to talk about our first season as people who podcast, Lauren's scepticism of chia seeds, and whether we are as 'balanced' in our training approaches as some might think. Also, highlights from the year that was, hopes for the future of animal training and b mod, and Matthias' regimented bathing regime. Thank you all, for being part of this journey!
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Where we sit down with Kim Brophey for an edifying discussion about what we should consider when talking about the welfare, well-being, and best interests of the animals we work with and love.
"...and it's interesting, because if we look at the incredible rise in behavior problems, and the severity, the increased and severity of behavior problems, it goes in tandem with the increased level of captivity that has been imposed upon pet dogs. And that shouldn't be surprising if we're looking at it through the lens of applied ethology."
Also, a brief interlude for a yard bear, 'diseases of domestication', and the difference between hiding symptoms and finding cures.
Family Dog Mediation Professional LEGS Course (Kim has very kindly offered up a discount code dogandpony for 30% off the main LEGS course and the bundle with The Hacky Pack (including payment plan options))
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Where we sit down with Sarah Dixon for a frank discussion about a harm-reduction approach to animal training, why our reinforcement-minded messaging is failing to reach the right people--our animal-owning clients, and the benefits of gap-bridging.
"We're not going to change the knowledge that they have if we don't build trust; we're not going to build trust if we attack them."
Also, Matthias' gratitude to Sarah for her approach to newbs, Lauren's training-minded adaption of the National Harm Reduction Coalition's guiding principles, and what this episode actually should have been called.
Barks and Recreation website
Sarah's online training school
Lauren's harm reduction principles adaptation
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Where we sit down with Jeff Silverman for a discussion about the benefits of allowing the owner to be the main decision maker in the owner-trainer business relationship, the perils of ignoring the end user's needs, and ways to honour what the client really wants while also meeting the animal's needs.
"My clients are the experts in what they need, and I am the expert in what is possible."
Also, the reality that your client is likely not a big ol' training nerd, Matthias' reflection on his use of the word 'lazy' in the last episode, and Lauren's post-recording realization that we could make an effective podcast drinking game by taking a drink every time she blames certifying bodies for things. Sorry, Listeners!
Goal Orientated Approach Article
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Where we sit down in a cheap motel room with Dr David Lane for a discussion about some differences in how we approach animals for veterinary care and training or behaviour modification work: giving clients treatment options and causing animals tolerable stress or discomfort.
Also, having the willingness to refer to another professional if something is outside of your wheelhouse, respecting client autonomy, and the difficulties of trusting professionals to do their work.
Predation Substitute Training
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Where we sit down with Dr Sam Couper for a discussion about what science is (and isn't), and how research about training and behaviour may (or may not) be relevant to our work as boots-on-the-ground animal training and behaviour professionals.
Also, Lauren's justification for feeding dogs ice cream cones, 'publish or perish' in academia, and a case for the dreaded 'doing your own research'.
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Where we sit down with dog trainer Kristi Walker for a frank discussion about her personal journey in moving away from using harsh training, led by experiences with her own dog.
Also, Kristi & Bren's turning point, our very normal, human reactions to criticism from others, and possible ways to better effect change in our industry.
Ideal Canine IG Fan mail? Hate mail? Guest or topic suggestions? notanotherdogandponyshow@gmail.com
Where we sit down with Verena Sutherland for a discussion about her journey through the stages of being a crossover trainer, the pain of changing your beliefs, and who - if anyone - identifying labels serve.
Also, how constructional approaches might be the gateway drug to paradigm shifts, having discussions about 'amputation-equivalents' in our industry, and Lauren escapes having to publicly say 'I drink lemonade gladly', in German.
Website Reward Your Dog Training
Reward Your Dog Training Podcast Patreon
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Where we sit down once again with Sarah Stremming for a timely talk about recent events in the Olympic horse world, the harms of subjective judging in sport, and using values to guide our competitive natures.
Also the lifelong effects of putting sparkly pink whips into children's hands, selective breeding of animals to 'wear' pressure, and a discussion about if vilification of offenders is the most productive way we can move forward.
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Where we sit down for a discussion about what happens if/when we can't give animals choice and control, minimizing behavioural injury, and the role of cognitive appraisal during what might be stressful events.
Also a harrowing tale about Lauren's first combat roll whitewater kayaking, what not to say to a child who falls off a horse, and the motivating factors that get Matthias on scary rollercoasters.
Dr Deb Jones' Cooperative Care titles
Pony formerly afraid of oral meds
Teaching a pony 'You have no choice here'
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Where we sit down for a discussion about the efficacy of lecture-based versus hands-on learning, the importance of real-world, practical experience, and the debate over whether trainers should compete to validate their skills.
Also, we discuss using The Bucket Game with children, who would win an escalator competition, and how Lauren isn't great at keeping what happens in Vegas, in Vegas.
Learning by trying vs passive listening article
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