This week we are finishing up our Spring Cleaning series... you've already organized all your resources you've collected over the weekend, you've worked out a new better system for your planning and record keeping and this time you've got the magic one that will actually work. Now let's get to the training itself! Wouldn't it be cool if you kept your training clean all the time? Then there would be nothing to do here! What are the things you put off? The built up dirt and grime that's been hidde...
May 28, 2022•34 min
In this episode, we discuss what does mentorship mean?, what makes a good mentor?, what makes a good mentee?, how can you get the most out of a mentorship relationship?, and what is the most important thing to focus on to be a better mentor? For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/159 This podcast is supported by Voilà! Pets: www.voilapets.com/?ref=DFTT For 10% off of your Voilà! Pets order, visit the link above or visit the Voilà! Pets website and use code DFTT....
May 10, 2022•1 hr 36 min
In this episode, we discuss getting a fresh start with your planning and record keeping, what gets in the way of being your best self, where to start when nothing is working for you, looking at switching systems a little differently - regularly switching systems IS a system!, identifying what is important to you in a record keeping system and what likely obstacles will get in your way, start with a little back-chaining by recording what you are already doing, add a simple planning matrix - which...
Apr 26, 2022•48 min
What kind of people adopt a dog with a bite history? This episode is the second in a 2-part special series following the journey of RiffRaff, a rescue dog with some seriously problematic behavior. In this episode, we discuss what was Gaby even thinking when she was working with this dog?, did she ever think about just giving up?, what kind of people would adopt a dog that bites?, and how did she arrange the transition to RiffRaff's new home? For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/pod...
Apr 12, 2022•54 min
This episode is the first in a 2-part special series following the journey of RiffRaff, a rescue dog with a tendency toward violence. This sounds like a common story, but I assure you... RiffRaff's story does not end the way you think. No spoilers though! In this episode, we discuss what we know about RiffRaff's history and how he ended up with Gaby, identifying the triggers of RiffRaff's aggressive behavior, exploring possible causes of his behavior, how did Gaby decide to work with him, early ...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This week we are starting a "spring cleaning" of sorts for our training with a decluttering and organizing theme, but I'm not going to talk about how to store all your platforms and treat pouches. It has come to my attention that the biggest pile in my dog training life that is desperate for some attention is made more of information rather than equipment. I'm talking about all the information that we have hoarded, particularly over the last year - training books, classes, webinars, conferences,...
Mar 31, 2022•31 min
In this episode, we discuss some of our truly epic training bloopers, why Karen encourages us to think of them as "bloopers" instead of failures, the importance of normalizing bloopers and sharing them, thoughts on how to recover after an "incident, " and being kind to yourself. For full show notes, visit: hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/154/ This podcast is supported by Patreon: www.patreon.com/DFTT...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 48 min
In this episode, we discuss the power of starting your session conservatively, how being in a position to increase your criteria rapidly is better than being greedy and being forced to lower it, the importance of avoiding getting stuck on a plateau, how to save yourself if you've already done it, implementing an easy/hard/easy pattern in your session, using a reinforcement strategy that continues the path of the entire loop, and increasing criteria between the click and the treat before increasi...
Feb 17, 2022•35 min
In this episode, we discuss why reactivity is such a big topic, why it's so hard, so common, and so important, how our own emotions and behavior play into the problem, what we can do to manage our emotional responses and do better training, how getting better with our training skills can make the world a better place... and isn't that why we are all here? I hope so. Because something has be done and that's for sure. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/152 This podcast is s...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 37 min
In this episode, we discuss why timing matters in dog training and why you cannot escape it, how it's really about processing time, reaction time does have a biological basis, so just like we do with dogs, make sure you are addressing your biological needs first, what we can do to reduce processing time, how to simplify decisions, creating predictability in the training session to make good timing easier, and using video to practice your timing without screwing up your dog any more than necessar...
Jan 21, 2022•35 min
In this episode, we discuss what most people get wrong about socialization, which is worse - bad socialization or no socialization?, what is the solution?, and where should trainers focus with new puppy owners? For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/150 This podcast is supported by Patreon: www.patreon.com/DFTT...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 33 min
In this episode we discuss what if we looked at memory as behavior? For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/149 This podcast is supported by Behind the Scenes: hannahbranigan.dog/backstage-pass
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, we discuss a super nerdy deep dive into episodic memory and even more about memory and learning and brains. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/148 This podcast is supported by Patreon: www.patreon.com/DFTT
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, we discuss clever splits for shaping husbandry behaviors, the importance of checking for human readiness, reinforcement strategies for husbandry, what even is husbandry, how important mechanics are, good training techniques for increasing criteria no matter what behavior you are training, and setting your dog up to volunteer for eye drops. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/147 This podcast is supported by Zero to CD: hannahbranigan.dog/z2cd/...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Bonus episode! Here's a preview of my upcoming Conference Unleashed session with Leslie McDevitt, which we're calling "I CU Are Stuck." Conference Unleashed is taking place virtually on November 5-7. To hear Leslie and my full session, sign up for the conference here: www.cleanrun.com/product/conferen…erence/index.cfm For full bonus episode notes, visit: hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/bonus-i-cu-are-stuck/...
Oct 08, 2021•36 min
In this episode, we discuss handling **unwanted sniffing in training, the connection to sniffing and urine marking, how to teach sniffing on cue, using Premack's principle, and ways to split to engineer setups so that you can create a progression. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/146 This podcast is supported by Patreon: www.patreon.com/DFTT...
Oct 04, 2021•35 min
It seems like so many of us are getting stuck in a funk with our training lately for one reason or another... or maybe for all the reasons at the same time. I don't know about you, but I keep thinking it has to get better at some point, but it seems like it keeps getting harder and harder, doesn't it? Still, unless we are going to give up entirely and sink into the swamps of sadness, we have to find some way to keep on and get those dogs trained. Let's take a look at some possible strategies tha...
Sep 14, 2021•44 min
In this episode, we discuss all kinds of topics related to working with pet owners and training life skills, the first behavior you teach a new team, the most important thing for a pet owner to learn, what do most pet owners get wrong about dog training, what's the deal with dog daycare and dog parks, how do you talk about reinforcement, what kind of language do you use with pet owners, bridging the gap between learning skills in class and using them in real life, and how to deal with unrealisti...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 34 min
In this episode, we discuss can you reinforce fear?, have you heard that you shouldn't console your frightened dog, that might "reinforce" the fear? (That's kind of unempathetic, isn't it?), and the more progressive message to dog owners is that you can't reinforce fear, because fear is an emotion. But, for the true behavior nerds though, it might be fun to go a little deeper?, what is fear?, what is reinforcement?, the importance of looking at the function of behavior, what fear tells us about ...
Jul 27, 2021•31 min
In this episode, we discuss what reinforcers are in play in herding behavior, marking and rewarding the dog for the human's behavior, training skills out of context, the heretical use of food during herding, switching reinforcement, and behaviors you can train at home to prepare for your herding lesson (when you don't have sheep of your own). For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/142 This podcast is supported by Patreon: www.patreon.com/DFTT...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr
In this episode, we discuss what dog trainers need to know about memory, the fun mashup between neuroscience and behavior, how positive associations spread through neural networks, and wanting vs. liking. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/141 This podcast is supported by Patreon: www.patreon.com/DFTT...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 44 min
In this episode, we discuss what reinforcers are in play when training and working with hunting dogs, working with behaviors when the reinforcers might be hiding out in a bush where you can't control them, and strategies for breaking down critical distractions for gun dog training. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/140 This podcast is supported by Patreon: www.patreon.com/DFTT...
Jun 15, 2021•49 min
In this episode, we discuss what is Constructional Aggression Treatment, what makes it constructional, how this approach is different from other aggression treatment protocols, how CAT deals with the function of aggressive behavior, some common misconceptions trainers may have about CAT, changing emotional behaviors by changing contingencies, how CAT makes use of clicker training principles, and making ethical choices in training, particularly in the use of negative reinforcement. For full show ...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, we discuss the process of certifying professional dog trainers, as the CCPDT sees it, the advantages of certification, where the CCPDT stands on regulation in the training industry, and why and what they are doing about it. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/138 This podcast is supported by Patreon: www.patreon.com/DFTT...
May 11, 2021•49 min
In this episode, we discuss what is the value of having someone watch your training session, what is the value of watching someone else's training session, when watching a training session, what do you look for?, the difference in skills between doing a thing and talking about a thing, the challenge of being neutral when observing, improving your creativity as a trainer, and how to handle BEING watched and receiving feedback. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/137 This po...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, we discuss bad training sessions can happen for a lot of reasons, be kind to yourself (beating yourself up won't help you do better training in the future), fault is the wrong thing to focus on (you are responsible for the training session, yes, but there is a difference between fault and responsibility), do you know what went wrong?, focus on principles and ABCs to avoid getting trapped in stories or labels, don't repeat the same session; change something!, phone a friend and g...
Apr 27, 2021•41 min
In this episode, we discuss the difference between normal awareness and hypervigilance, how anxious dogs perceive their environment, how to play the Look at That game (LAT), the way environmental cues can transfer and how we can use that to our advantage, and Leslie's new twist on the original LAT game, which she calls LATTE. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/135 This podcast is supported by Behind the Scenes & Patreon: hannahbranigan.dog/backstage-pass www.patreon.c...
Mar 23, 2021•57 min
In this episode, we discuss how to signal the end of a training session, why it matters, how you end a training session matters as much as how you begin one, preventing practicing good behavior without reinforcement, reducing frustration by having clear cues for when reinforcement is available and when it isn't, what to do in the last moments leading up to the end of a session, and strategies for keeping the end of a session positive without undermining your training. For full show notes, visit:...
Mar 16, 2021•33 min
In this episode, we discuss what we mean when we say "data," the whole point of recording any data at all, quantitative vs. qualitative, why any data is better than no data, dfferent kinds of information you might want to record, and ideas to include recording data in your routine without interrupting the flow of your training session. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/133 This podcast is supported by Patreon: www.patreon.com/DFTT...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 45 min
In this episode, we discuss how humans tend to be visually oriented, animals might respond more significantly to other senses, what variables might influence how an animal reacts to a prop or target, how to deconstruct what sensory elements might be associated with a response, and the importance of staying curious and questioning our "stories" whether they are right or not! **Note: I messed up in the intro. Carrie co-founded Reptelligence with Alex Konold. Peter joined in 2018. Sorry! For full s...
Feb 23, 2021•50 min
