Amie & I discuss why the problem in a behaviour case is never just 'the problem' and how the process is actually much wider.

We discuss how we as trainers over simplify things vs how these tasks seem OTT from the owners perspective.

Dipping into our time in the training field and more recently during our walk and trains, we discuss the threaded nature of these tasks growing what feels like arms and legs.

As always, these are relaxed conversations that reflect our opinions during that episode which are subject to change.

Find us on socials:

@glasgowdogobedience

@ayrshiredogobedience

@gooddog.glasgow

@glasgowherders

@amietrainsdogs

Is it though?

Lanette, Amie & I delve into the world of dog trainer to client education, examining pitfalls from paper to practise.

Including a few confessions a long the way at our personal height of the Dunning Krueger effect and how we see this across the industry but learn from it.

Alongside this we discuss the development of skillsets and how the world of social media is making this more accessible.

As always, these are relaxed conversations that reflect our opinions during that episode which are subject to change.

Find us on socials:

@glasgowdogobedience

@ayrshiredogobedience

@gooddog.glasgow

@glasgowherders

@amietrainsdogs

Season 3, Episode 2

Lanette & Lhanna discuss some of the hurdles that stop people making it to compete in the ring.

From the signing up process, to learning opportunities to support, we discuss!

As always, these are relaxed conversations that reflect our opinions during that episode which are subject to change.

Find us on socials:

@glasgowdogobedience

@ayrshiredogobedience

@gooddog.glasgow

@glasgowherders

Season 3, Episode 1

Lhanna, Lanette & Amie discuss the differences we have found since moving into teaching dog sports. Coming from being strictly pet dog trainers dealing with pet dog problems, we discuss the similarities, the things we enjoy and the things we don't necessarily miss in terms of our obedience club.

We also discuss barriers that exists in both areas and how some are more easily overcame than others.

As always, these are relaxed conversations that reflect our opinions during that episode which are subject to change.

Find us on socials:

@glasgowdogobedience

@ayrshiredogobedience

@gooddog.glasgow

@glasgowherders

@amietrainsdogs

Lhanna is joined by Lanette to discuss the constant demands placed on professionals within the industry by other professionals and often the most dastardly, ourselves! We discuss education, providers and how we feel that impacts our skillset, ability and professional expression as dog trainers.

Socials:

@glasgowherders

@gooddog.glasgow

@glasgowdogobedience

Lhanna is joined by Amie from Canine Pawtential to discuss what we suck at as trainers, why we suck at them and how we are getting better at them.

We also delve into the difficulties around content creation, training styles and imposter syndrome.

Find us on our socials at:

@houseofherders

@houseofherders_lhanna

@houseofherders_gemma

@canine.pawtential

@caninepawtential_amie

With guest speaker Amie from Canine Pawtential, we delve into a myriad of experiences and learning curves we have learned from. Sometimes when behaviour issues arise we intentionally make our dogs world smaller, with the best intentions. As dog trainers, we discuss why this is something we think you should be wary of doing, and why it often causes more harm than good in the long run.

Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcast

Socials:

@glasgowherders

@amietrainsdogs

PART 2 to - Ep8: Are you really being pro active, or actually re active when it comes to reactivity training?

In another two part series, Gemma and I look at reactivity training and how it may not actually be as productive as you think it is. We discuss our personal and professional experiences, alongside things we have changed and now view differently when setting reactive dogs are their humans up for success.

Delving into how we sometimes train off the grid to keep our dogs on the road going forwards; and how this can really enrich their life and training in the process.

Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcast

Our socials as always:

Lhanna: @glasgowherders

Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma