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Canine Connection PodcastAuthor: Petra Ford & Laurie Winter Strimavicious
Canine Connection is a podcast for dog lovers, by dog loverspeople who are passionate about dog training and the incredible bond it builds between us and our dogs. We believe dog training is all about communication, and were here to talk about it in a way thats approachable and relatable. Whether you're involved in dog sports or just want to better understand your pup, well break down training concepts that apply across the board. Through honest conversations and inspiring interviews, well explore mindset, motivation, and real-life experiencesplus share practical, actionable tips to help you grow alongside your dog. If you love all things dogs, dog training and dog sports and want to deepen your connection with your canine companion, youre in the right place. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 57: Welcome Zycho! & What Does "Experienced" Mean??
Episode 69
Monday, 12 October, 2026
In this episode, Petra and Laurie welcome Zycho, Petra's new puppy. They share insights on puppy development, training, and trialing, emphasizing the importance of patience, observation, and learning from mistakes. They also talk about what it means to be an “experienced” trainer and competitor…it’s likely not what you think!CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to puppy development and training insights02:01 Puppy self-sufficiency and rapid learning examples04:01 Training eye contact and engagement in puppies07:53 Adjusting training margins and building confidence11:54 Managing multiple dogs and space in training16:04 Dealing with surprises and mistakes in trials19:58 Learning from trial setbacks and mistakes24:03 Handling high drive and genetic instincts in detection dogs28:01 Training for distractions and environmental challenges31:55 The importance of experience and trialing in learning36:00 Balancing expectations and patience in training40:02 Celebrating successes and maintaining perspective44:59 Final thoughts on dog training and trialing journey CONTACT US:https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpodhttps://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcastPETRA:https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/www.petrasdogresourcecenter.comLAURIE:https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimaviciushttps://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025
