The Canine Classroom Podcast

Anthony De Marinis & Vinny Viola•rss.com

Welcome to The Canine Classroom, a podcast for dog training professionals and dog enthusiasts, where we discuss training, behavior and everything in between!

We are two friends and dog trainers who share a passion for dogs. We're constantly learning, exploring, and questioning each other's ideas, as well as our own, so we can become better at what we do.

We are here to providing helpful advice, have open conversations, ask questions, get answers, as well as hear from colleagues and experts in the industry, regardless of method and training style.

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Episodes

Ep.7 Sue Sternberg- Shelter Dogs, Identifying Problematic Behaviors & Finding A Family Pet

Sue Sternberg is here! Sue is one of the most experienced dog training and behavior professionals in the shelter and rescue field. In this episode she explains how families can find the right family pet, what to look for when searching, including "red flag behaviors" and so much more! This episode is jam packed with information. To learn more about Sue, check out her website! www.suesternberg.com To learn more about the hosts of the show, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis Website h...

Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ep. 6- Dr. Chris Pachel: The Use Of Medication, LIMA & The Consideration Of Aversive's in BMod

Dr. Chris Pachel is a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist. In this episode dog owners and dog professionals will learn what the role of a Veterinary Behaviorist (VB) is, when and why to consider getting help from a VB. We also discusses the philosophy of LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive) in training and behavior modification. Lastly, we have an interesting conversation about the considerations of using Aversive's in behavior modification. To learn more about Dr. Pachel and his work, s...

Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ep. 5- Michael Shikashio and the use of LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive)

World renown aggression specialist, Michael Shikashio joins The Canine Classroom to discuss the philosophy of LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive) in dog training and behavior. This episode explains how professionals should consider using a LIMA approach towards their cases as well as some real life examples of what a LIMA approach might look like. To learn more about Michael Shikashio and helping dog's with aggression issues, visit his website by clicking here! To learn more about the host...

Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep. 4- John Imler and Industry Standards in Dog Training

In this episode we interview John Imler of Top Dog Training KY and discuss his thoughts and ideas on industry standards in the dog training and behavior industry. Before creating regulations and banning tools, hear John's thoughts on where we should really begin as an industry. We also discuss training tools, training methodology and much more! To learn more about John Imler you can visit his website by clicking here! To learn more about the hosts of the show, visit their website's below. Anthon...

Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep. 3- Resource Guarding (aka possessive behavior) in Puppies & Adult Dogs

Let's explore what resource guarding (possessive behavior) is, why our dogs do it and how to address it. We also cover what you should and shouldn't do with your dog. This is a really helpful episode for dog owners, especially new puppy owners! REMEMBER to always consult with a professional when dealing with problematic behaviors, especially when behavior is aggressive. To learn more about each of the hosts, you can visit their personal website's and social media pages. (Links below). Anthony De...

Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep. 2- Playing Tug, Puppy Concepts & Interacting With Your Puppy

Does playing tug with your puppy or adult dog cause aggression? What foundation concepts are important for puppies? In this episode Anthony, Vinny & Stefanie discuss playing tug and why it can be beneficial. Also discussed are puppy foundation concepts such as how to interact with your puppy, the first few days of having your puppy, as well as teaching rules and boundaries. You will also get insight to how each of the hosts dealt with their own struggles and issues with their own puppy's and...

Jan 01, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep. 1- WELCOME TO CLASS!!!

Welcome to class and our first episode! Learn about who Anthony, Vinny & Stefanie are, what they do and how they think. You will also learn what it takes to become a dog trainer and how each of your hosts started their dog training journey. This is just a little taste of more to come! To learn more about each of the hosts, you can visit their personal website's and social media pages. (Links below). Anthony De Marinis Website https://demarinisdogtraining.com Instagram https://www.instagram.c...

Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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