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Canine High JinksEpisode 62: Learning About Running Small Dogs
In today’s episode, Whitney and Elissa are joined once again by Sarah Baker, multi-time world team member with dogs at 24”, 16” and 12”. With Sarah’s experience as a guide, the trio discuss the differences between running and training large and small dogs. There are lots of things to consider and we fear we may have missed a few things! If so, let us know in the comments!
Link to the treats Sarah mentions:
Pupford Sweet Potato Freeze-Dried Treats
2024-06-2744 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 61: Learning About Course DesignCourse design is ever a hot topic. Join us as we discuss with Ashley Deacon.2024-06-0652 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 60: Learning About What We Wish We KnewWhitney and Elissa talk about what they wish we knew sooner in our agility journeys.2024-05-2356 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 59: Learning About Whitney's WTT ExperienceWhitney talks about her experience at World Team Tryouts this year. Learn about how to qualify for WTT, what it's like to prepare, the atmosphere, scoring, and so much more.
We talk at great length about the course maps and Whitney's performance on course. So here are all the links you need to follow along!
Course maps, results and run orders:
https://akccompanionevents.com/
*If it doesn't come up right away, there is a drop down where you can select World Team Tryouts.
2024-05-0947 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 58: Learning About Handler SpeedToday Whitney and Elissa talk about handler speed and if it is required to do well in agility.
Below are some examples of handlers discussed during the episode:
Example of distance: https://youtu.be/fNwhp6EbvYI?si=Jfg67BDgzUbjT70H
Same guy running: 2019 AWC 3rd place: https://youtu.be/ZaJhJ2OCewU?si=YTZkIZOe9oAk5yVS
NADAC: Fluid Motion Agility – lots of distance videos at NADAC trials: https://youtube.com/@FluidMotionAgility?si=E873Z1218jBABhzi2024-04-2536 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 57: Learning About Retiring a Young DogToday’s tough question, how do you know if you should retire your young(er) dog from agility? We may wander off track here and there, but you know, it’s all about dogs and agility 😆
Resources referenced in this episode:
Sarah Stremming - Cog-Dog Radio https://open.spotify.com/show/71GlfUQ2CvecAuVHAe6p5s?si=e961646d5dc9480e
Liz Randall and Rachel Downs - Strategies for Resilience
https://www.patreon.com/strategiesforresilience
Episode 38: Learning About Rehoming a Dog
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BcC10nSMGIb
2024-04-1135 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 56: Learning About Startline Stays with Fanny GottAll about startlines!2024-03-2853 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 55: Learning About Obstacle CommitmentPeyton Green, agility instructor at Corral Creek Dog Sport Center, talks through obstacle commitment: how to build it, test it and fix it when you broke it. We dive into the difference between sending, and opposite handler motion and what this means for distance handling. And...maybe why those verbals aren't the salve you thought they were.2024-03-1448 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 54: Learning About FeedbackWhitney and Elissa tackle a big topic...feedback. We get it from each other, our instructors, our dogs. We give it, maybe when we shouldn't. Listen in as we walk through many of the permutations of feedback and how we can maybe be a bit better at it overall.2024-02-2958 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 53: Learning About Goal SettingIt's here! Our long awaited episode that we recorded all the back in May of 2023. This episode has a bit of a different flavor since we are sitting outside under a canopy of trees surrounded by fellow agility competitors.
We are so grateful to Sarah for joining us for this episode, so many pearls of wisdom in this one. If you want more of Sarah's wisdom, you can find her blog, Agility Odyssey, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey
For more on on this discussion, you can also listen to...2024-02-1550 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 52: Learning About Our Break from Podcasting
Here it is! A brand new episode! Listen and learn what we have been up to while we have been away from the mic. We will also tell you about what is changing with the podcast and what will stay the same. We hope you will tune in and listen.
2024-02-0126 min
MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon JansenDefend the Block 202 - Women's Media Day ConversationsLast week, we had some fun at Michigan men's basketball's Media Day. This week, it's the women's program's turn! Brian visits with Greta Kampschroeder, Taylor Williams, Lauren Hansen, Whitney Sollom, Chyra Evans, Macy Brown, Elissa Brett, Jordan Hobbs, and Taylor Woodson to ask some basketball and non-basketball questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-10-3121 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 51: Learning About Failure - Part 2
Are we gluttons for punishment? Or just curious? Or is this just part of dog sports? Tune in to today’s episode, chock full of memeable nuggets, as we more fully explore what it means to fail in dog sports. And how to both embrace failure and move on from it.
2023-06-2837 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 50: Learning About Failure
Elissa and Whitney tackle a topic that can be hard to get at through all the “pressure to be positive” on social media, failure. What do you do when you set big goals, work your butt off, make sacrifices, and then…you fall short, you fail to meet your goal?
Whitney talks a lot about the Growth Mindset during this episode, if you are unfamiliar with the concept, here are some resources to get you started:
CHJ Episode 3 - Learning About Learning
Mindset by Carol Dweck
The Power of Yet wi...2023-05-2449 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 49: Learning About Getting It "All" DoneIn this episode Elissa and Whitney discuss how they get it all done, or more accurately, spoiler alert, how they don’t. There are a lot of tangents and stories in this one. In fact, see if you can guess which one of these things is NOT covered in this episode: where Tatum would like to go on vacation, what food Elissa can’t stand, or what Whitney needed to buy to get through working in the office three straight days in a row. Enjoy!
2023-05-0350 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 48: Learning About Options for Cruciate TearsThis episode with Dr. Mandi Blackwelder, DVM, CCRP is focused on helping us learn more about cruciate tears, which dogs are most at risk, and what the options are for helping our dogs when they experience one.
For a visual representation of the anatomy of the dog knee and the TPLO procedure; we recommend watching this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsCq353sy14
At the top of the episode, Dr. Mandi also talks about her experience with Canine Companions for Independence and the positive effect having a service dog has had on her son’s life. Learn more abo...2023-04-121h 09
Canine High JinksEpisode 47: Learning About Training DiscriminationsHave you ever felt like your dog was just guessing when you gave a verbal cue? Or wondered how on earth you can train verbal discriminations with your dog at a huge distance away from you? Fanny Gott sits down with us and talks about her approach to training verbals, which, when trained with clarity, result in amazing discriminations. Fanny strives for errorless learning and broad generalizations to set her dogs up for success. Tune in to learn more!
You can find Fanny’s website here: fannygott.com
Instagram: Fanny@FTW
You can find a few examples of Elissa tr...2023-03-2237 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 46: Learning About Better Reinforcement StrategiesIn this installment of Canine High Jinks, we discuss the power of better reinforcement strategies and the seminar by the same name with Liz Randall and Rachel Downs.
You can sign up for their session in Oregon in April 2023 here: https://www.corralcreekdogsportcenter.com/specialevents
This seminar is appropriate for dogs of all ages and abilities. It is geared towards handlers with some experience in agility or those who want to get nerdy about dog training!2023-03-0839 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 45: Learning About Training Off Breed DogsAre there only certain breeds that can be successful in agility? It is a fair question and one that MANY people have wondered about, your hosts included. We ask someone uniquely qualified to answer, someone who has never owned a border collie nor a sheltie, yet has represented her country in all three size categories. Tune in to learn more about what is really means to train the dog in front of you.
Want to train with someone who can appreciate your dog for who they are and not who you want them to be? You can...2023-02-2237 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 44: Learning About Training in Multiple SportsHave you ever thought about trying a second dog sport but worried that the skills and training would be at odds? Then this episode is for you!
Kirstin O’Neill joins us for this episode to talk about the multiple sports that she trains and competes with her dogs in. Learn about what skills are handy in multiple sports and what skills don’t mix. Thanks to listener Rebecca P. for the topic suggestion!
WARNING: This episode also features a house full of bored dogs looking to entertain themselves!2023-02-1025 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 43: Learning About Starting a Dog Sport FacilityIn this episode Whitney talks to Elissa about the multi-year journey that led her to being on the cusp of opening a dog sport facility. We talk about all the different iterations of the idea that we explored together and separately and the lessons learned along the way. This is must listen for anyone who has been dreaming of starting a sport facility of their own.
If you want to find out more about Corral Creek Dog Sport Center, visit their website at www.corralcreekdogsportcenter.com or find them on Facebook. 2023-01-2553 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 42: Learning About AWC with Michaela KrohnIn this episode, we talk with Agility World Championship Team USA member Michaela Krohn about her experiences prepping for and competing at the Agility World Championship that was held in Austria this year. Michaela lives in Alaska and has competed with several different breeds, and was a first time world team member.
After we discussed the AWC, we talked with Michaela about goal setting and how she'll be looking forward in her training and competition.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Fi...2022-12-141h 10
Canine High JinksEpisode 41: Learning About the West Coast OpenJust in time for the UKI US Open, in this episode we talk about our experience attending the inaugural UKI West Coast Open in Paso Robles California! At this big National event, we learned some good lessons and had a lot of fun, and one of had some great success on paper!
Listen in to hear more about the event, our experience, how we did, AND....what our plans are for the podcast moving forward.
If you like this episode, we hope you'll rate, review, subscribe and SHARE!
And visit our website at www...2022-11-0956 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 40: Learning About ComparisonIn today’s episode, Elissa and Whitney dive in to comparison. It’s said that comparison is the thief of joy - but does it have to be? Listen in as we discuss this topic to help you leave comparison at the door when it’s not helpful, and use it when it is!2022-09-1440 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 39: Learning About Getting the Most Out of SeminarsIn this episode, Elissa and Whitney talk about attending dog sports seminars, including how to know if you should attend, and how to maximize your time and dollars if you attend them. If you want a few more tips to prepare for seminars, we’d suggest listening to our episode about traveling, which is Episode 13!
If you enjoyed this episode, please pass it on for others to learn from, and be sure to follow us for more ways to have fun with your dog! 2022-08-3119 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 38: Learning About Rehoming a DogIn today’s episode, we tackle the tough topic of rehoming dogs. When it happens, why it happens, how a trainer can help you decide on the appropriate action for your situation, and more. Joined by Liz Randall of Devoted to Dog LLC, we take a dive into this tough topic with sympathy and understanding. Listen in for more. And if you like it, give it a share? If you’re looking for a trainer, Liz can be reached via email at Info@devotedtodogtraining.com2022-08-1739 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 37: Conquering Motion SicknessIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Chicory Eddy, DVM, about motion sickness: what it is, how you can know if your puppy has it, and what you can do to work through it. We talk about the medication side of treatment as well as the behavioral side of the story, and it's chalk full of great information to help you through this challenge with your puppy or dog.
If you find this episode helpful, we hope you'll share it far and wide, and subscribe so that you never miss a future episode!
Find out mo...2022-08-0342 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 36: Learning About Toy Skills with Shade WhiteselIn today's episode with repeat guest, Shade Whitesel, we talk all about toy skills for our sport dogs! Shade is well know for her excellent toy skills and teaches seminars across the country to help handlers clean up their mechanics and reduce frustration in their dogs. In this episode, we talk about what good toy skills looks like, why they're important, and some of the mistakes people often make.
If you like this episode, please follow us for more - and don't forget to rate, review, and share with your friends! After all, sharing is caring! 2022-07-2049 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 35: Learning About RallyIn today's episode, we're talking with Ayoka Bubar to discuss the low-impact, high fun dog sport of rally obedience.
Ayoka is a CPDT - KA and an approved Canadian Association of Rally Obedience (CARO) Judge. She has been a dog training instructor since 2008, training and showing in a variety of performance venues including agility, tracking, herding, rally obedience and conformation. Her wide variety of sport involvement has helped her understand the way breaking things down and seeking clarity in instruction and competing can lead to success. Rottweilers are her passion and her two beautiful girls are herding, a...2022-06-2954 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 34: Learning About Barn HuntIn today's episode, we chat with Nancy Griffith of Valley Dog Sports about the fast-growing canine sport of Barn Hunt! A long-time competitor and co-owner of Valley Dog Sports, Nancy shares with us all about how barn hunt works, what the dogs need to know, how to prepare to play the game, and more.
If you're interested in learning more about Barn Hunt, you can visit www.barnhunt.com, the US sanctioning organization for the sport.
If you're located within the Pacific Northwest and want to know more about Nancy and her teachings, find her at...2022-06-151h 00
Canine High JinksEpisode 33: Learning About CHJ's Puppy PapersIn today's episode, we have repeat guest, Rachel Downs of Strategic Dog Sports with us to discuss Canine High Jinks' first online class, the Puppy Papers! We talk about what the program entails, and the concepts we'll be using to raise Elissa's new border collie puppy, Leo.
If you're interested in joining the Puppy Papers, visit our website at www.caninehighjinks.com. Keep in mind that Early Bird registration is discounted, so hurry and get your spot today!
Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Canine High Jinks podcast so you never miss an...2022-06-0114 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 32: Learning About Jreed and his Mongrol HoardIn today's episode, we talk with Jordan Reed, more commonly known as Jreed and his Mongrol Hoard. Jordan, along with his terriers, is a well-known rat wrangler and dispatcher of rat pests on farms across the country. With a background in both hunting and farming, and a sheep shearer by trade, Jordan trains his terriers to hunt rats, and takes his passion on the road to many farms that are overrun with them.
A sporting but dangerous task, Jordan works hard to help his dogs be safe while carrying out their work. In this fascinating discussion, we t...2022-05-2357 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 31: Learning About Competition Obedience with Hannah BraniganIn today's episode, hosts Elissa Looney and Whitney Taylor talk all things obedience with Hannah Branigan, host of the podcast Drinking From the Toilet, and owner of Wonderpups Training. We get into what obedience looks like, the types of behaviors you and your dog must know, and some of the common mistakes people make in their training.
About Hannah: Hannah is a long-time dog training instructor with an impressive resume. Her podcast, Drinking From the Toilet is a must-listen, weekly podcast. She’s also an author, and a faculty member with Karen Pryor Academy, Clicker Expo and Fen...2022-05-0452 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 30: Learning About Contagious DiseasesIn today's episode of Canine High Jinks, we talk with Dr. Lora Abbott, DVM, about communicable diseases AND how to prevent them. She even provided us with a great resource in the form of an online map showing regions of common diseases. You can find that here.
We hope you enjoy this episode, even if it makes you cringe a bit - but knowing this information can help you keep your dogs healthy and safe - so they can have more fun!
About our Guest: Lora is from Connecticut and grew up loving animals and ri...2022-04-2058 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 29: Learning about ConformationIn this fun episode, Elissa and Whitney are talking about conformation with Jennifer Sider, a long time competitor and breeder of rat terriers who is located in southern Ontario, Canada. We talk about what Conformation is all about, what these shows look like, what the dogs and handlers need to know, and more!
About Jennifer: Jennifer has been involved in the dog world for over 25 years. Breeds she has owned in the past include an American Pit Bull Terrier, a South African Boerboel and a Central Asian Shepherd. She is a Canadian Kennel Club breed mentor for C...2022-04-0653 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 28: Learning about Stimulus Control with Rachel DownsIn this episode, we talk with Rachel Downs of Strategic Dog Sports about Stimulus Control! We talk about what it is and why it should matter to your journey with your dog - no matter which sport you’re wanting to pursue.
Rachel Downs is a professional dog trainer with a history in behavior training and a large client base in agility training. Based near Dallas, Texas, Rachel is a multi-time national agility champion in USDAA and member of the IFCS US World Team with her border collie, Glory.
If you’d like to know more...2022-03-2336 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 27: Learning About Protection Sports with Shade WhiteselIn this episode, we spent time learning about Protection Sports with Shade Whitesel. An excellent trainer and avid participant in Schutzhund and AKC obedience, Shade has been dabbling in dog training since she was a young girl, and worked many jobs to gain experience in the field, including as a kennel manager, a veterinary technician, and groomer, as well as taking continuing education courses. In 1994, Shade moved to a full time dog training career, teaching handlers how to play with their dogs, and teaches humans how to teach their dogs to live in our world, as well as problem...2022-03-0957 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 26: Learning About Canine Fitness with Bobbie Lyons, CCFT, KPA CTIn this episode with Bobbie Lyons of Pawsitive Performance, we explore Canine Fitness. What is it? What is it not? And how can you get started with your dog?
Our guest is Bobbie Lyons, CCFT, KPA CT, owner of Pawsitive Performance and Founder of Bobbie Lyons Canine Campus. Bobbie teaches dog training, fitness training and trick training across the globe, and has completed the certification program for Canine Fitness through the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. She is also a Faculty Member with the Karen Pryor Academy.
If you'd like to find out about learning opportunities w...2022-02-2359 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 25: Learning About Herding with MacRae SheepdogsToday's episode is all about sheep herding, and we're talking about this sport with two legends - Patricia and Alasdair MacRae of MacRae Sheepdogs. We talk about how herding started, what it looks like in real life on the farms of Scotland, and what US trials are all about.
More about Patricia and Alasdair:
Alasdair has been around border collies for nearly his whole life, growing up on a farm in Scotland. Alasdair’s time with his dogs has included trick training, true herding as a shepherd at 18 years old, and when his interest was piqu...2022-02-091h 03
Canine High JinksEpisode 24: Learning about Disc Dog!This episode is all about playing disc dog! In this interview with Sara Brueske, we talk about how to get started in the sport and what competitions look like.
Guest Sara Brueske (she/her) has been training dogs since she was a young child, and has experienced a large variety of breeds and sports during that time. After graduating as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner in 2011, she jumped into the professional dog training world. She began teaching group classes and private lessons at On the Run Canine Center in Minnesota. At the time she was a...2022-01-2646 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 23: Learning About Engaging with Your Dogs with ToysThis week we're talking with Planet Blue Dog's co-owner, Anne-Lise Stannard. Planet Blue Dog offers a unique variety of quality dog products for training and enriching the lives of dogs. They carefully choose and test their products with our own pets and foster. Their high value treats and motivational toys are used by canine handlers and competitors around the country. Most of these products come from small manufacturers and are made in the USA!
As a small, family business, they truly care about their customers. Providing personal customer service is extremely important to them, so you can r...2021-11-241h 01
Canine High JinksEpisode 22: Reflecting on 2021 with CHJIn today's episode, we're looking back at what we've learned from our year with Canine High Jinks, including our biggest takeaways and what we're looking forward to in the future! 2021-11-1023 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 21: Learning About Trick TrainingIn this episode, we're talking about trick training with our dogs. What is it, why is it important, and how can you get started?
If you want to look into some trick training titling programs, check out these organizations for more:
AKC Trick Dog: https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/
Do More with your Dog Trick Dog Title: https://domorewithyourdog.com/DogTricks/product/trick-dog-title-ntd-itd-atd-etd/
Listen in, and then share with us what tricks your dog knows! 2021-10-2742 min
The Mother BoardLive(ish) from Boston: Networking and Celebrating at the 2021 DRI Annual MeetingThis week we celebrate the impending DRI Presidency of our partner, friend, and mentor Douglas Burrell at the DRI Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. DRI is one of the largest civil defense organizations in the world and Douglas's presidency reflects years of hard work to achieve this tremendous accomplishment. Joining us this week are our partners Karen Karabinos, Lara Ortega Clark, and Elissa Haynes. Also joining us is a very special guest, Lori Johnson, who happens to be Douglas's wife. She is also tremendously successful in her own right as the main female news anchor at WMAZ TV in...2021-10-1535 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 20: Learning About K9 Nose Work Part 2In a continuation of last week's episode, we're finishing our discussion with one of the leading K9 Nose Work experts, Kristina Leipzig, about the growing sport of K9 Nose Work! This sport is a less training-intensive option for working with your dogs, and the competitions are set up nicely for those dogs that might be more reactive and less able to work in more complex environments like agility or flyball.
Today we're focusing on what dogs tend to excel in the sport, what training mistakes people make, and more.
We talked through some of the s...2021-10-1329 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 19: Learning about K-9 Nose Work with Kristina Leipzig, Part 1This week we're talking to one of the leading K9 Nose Work experts, Kristina Leipzig, about this growing sport! This sport is a less training-intensive option for working with your dogs, and the competitions are set up nicely for those dogs that might be more reactive and less able to work in more complex environments like agility or flyball.
Listen in to hear more about what this sport is and how you can get started. Part 1 starts now!
We talked through some of the sanctioning bodies where you can get involved in K9 Nose Work or...2021-10-0634 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 18: Learning About Online Dog Training Classes with Denise FenziWe’re here this week with Denise Fenzi, a dog trainer, author, and the founder of Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, which is an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using only the most current and progressive training methods. Denise has titled dogs in obedience, tracking, schutzhund, mondioring, herding, conformation, and agility. She has two AKC obedience champions, perfect scores in both schutzhund and Mondio ringsport obedience, and is well known for her flashy and precise obedience work. While a successful competitor, Denise's real passion lies in training dogs and solving the problems that her ow...2021-09-221h 01
Canine High JinksEpisode 17: Learning About Behavioral Wellness with Sarah StremmingThis special episode includes an interview with the Cognitive Canine's Sarah Stremming, and we talked with Sarah about her philosophy regarding behavioral wellness in our dogs. The four steps include Exercise, Enrichment, Nutrition and Communication.
Sarah Stremming is a dog trainer, dog agility and obedience competitor, and dog behavior consultant. She travels the globe helping dogs and handlers understand each other better. Her credentials include a bachelors of science degree in psychology from Colorado State University, and more than a decade in the field of dog training and behavior.
Her special interest area is problem so...2021-09-081h 05
Canine High JinksEpisode 16: Learning About Breeding a Litter of PuppiesToday we're talking about one of our favorite topics: puppies! Elissa recently had a litter of rat terrier puppies, and now that they've headed home, we're reflecting on the process and experience that she had. As a first time breeder, Elissa isn't an expert breeder - but she can certainly share what her experience was like. We discussed many topics, resources, and just for fun items, so check out these resources below:
Some inspiration for producing a healthy of puppies came in part from the Functional Dog Collaborative: Supporting the ethical breeding of healthy, behaviorally sound dogs.2021-08-2557 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 15: Learning about the World's Greatest Dock Diving DogIn today's episode we're talking to Laurel Behnke of Jammin Whippets, the owner of the current Guiness World Record holding dock diving dog, a whippet named Sounders. We talk about how she started in the sport and the transformation from pursuing it as a hobby, to setting records.
Laurel has owned Whippets since 1993 and has competed in obedience, conformation and agility with a variety of breeds. After working at an Animal Hospital as an assistant for 10 years, she has owned Laurel’s Pet Grooming since 1999. Together with her husband, she competes in Racing, Open Field Coursing (hunting), Lur...2021-08-1136 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 14: Learning about Dock DivingIn this episode, we're talking with Michelle Dundas about Dock Diving! Michelle has been dock diving since 2017, when she came across the sport after a flyball demo. With her dog, Sweep, Michelle has achieved multiple dock diving titles and was the National Champion Qualifier in 2018 and 2019, and in 2020, was the North American Diving Dog Champion in Hydro Dash Elite and Distance Jumping in the Lap Category. Michelle and Sweep also participate in herding, flyball, agility, disc and barn hunt. Sweep is also the top disc dog in Toss & Fetch on the West Coast. Michelle works at Argus Ranch in A...2021-07-2830 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 13: Learning about Traveling for Dog SportsToday's episode talks all about traveling with your dogs for dog sports! Elissa and Whitney, in this casual episode, discuss how they started travelling, what they bring with them, some of the hard lessons they've learned, and more.
Some resources that we talk about that you might need include:
folding crates
crate fans
first aid kit for dogs
tick key
poop bags
folding chair
travel water dishes
white noise machine
travel water jug
shade cloth
waterproof blanket
disposable pee pads
pop-up canopy
sunscreen
Check it out, and let us know what you think! Don't forget to li...2021-07-1334 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 12: Learning about Flyball - Part 2Today's episode is a follow-up to Episode 11, and it's all about the sport of flyball! If you haven't listened to Episode 11, start there!
About flyball: This relay style race is a fast paced, loud, and technical sport. We talk with flyball participant and dog trainer, Barbara Standiford to learn more about it.
Who is Barbara? Barbara is a successful dog agility trainer and handler who competes in a variety of agility venues across the United States. Additionally, she is a UKI and USDAA Master's level agility judge and owner of multiple dogs. A dog sport enthu...2021-07-0136 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 11: Learning About FlyballToday's episode is all about the sport of flyball! This relay style race is a fast paced, loud, and technical sport. We talk with flyball participant and dog trainer, Barbara Standiford to learn more about it.
Who is Barbara? Barbara is a successful dog agility trainer and handler who competes in a variety of agility venues across the United States. Additionally, she is a UKI and USDAA Master's level agility judge and owner of multiple dogs. A dog sport enthusiast, Barbara has also competed in herding, obedience and flyball. An engineer in a previous life, Barbara began teaching agility full time...2021-06-2334 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 10: Learning About Canine Rehabilitation with Dr. Mandi Blackwelder, DVM, CCRPIn today's episode, we discuss the work of Canine Rehabilitation Veterinarians, and what that might mean for the health and well being of your dog. We cover what types of treatments these vets can provide, the certifications they have, their impact on aging dogs, and more. Our guest is Dr. Mandi Blackwelder, DVM, CCRP of Healing Arts Animal Care in Beaverton, Oregon.
Dr. Mandi has a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University. Following that, she interned at the Denver Zoo and then started veterinary school. After earning her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1998, she moved...2021-06-0943 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 9: Learning About Cooperative Care with Jennifer SandvigJennifer Sandvig is the dog lover you wish you were! With a whole host of dogs in her household of varying breeds from whippet, to border collie, to chihuahua, Jen has found great ways to make life a little easier with her dogs related to tasks that are necessary for health and well-being. This applies to things like nail trims, vet visits, tooth exams, etc. In this discussion we talk about how she got started with this work, how you can get started with it in your dog's life, and the value it will be bring to you and you...2021-05-2653 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 8: Learning about International Agility with Daisy PeelThis episode is a discussion with Daisy Peel, an internationally known agility instructor and competitor. Daisy is known worldwide as a leading instructor and competitor in the sport of dog agility. She has represented the USA internationally over a dozen times, across three continents, with four different dogs.
Daisy has placed individually at the European Open and at the FCI World Championships, is a WAO World Champion, as well as an Americas and Caribbean Gold Medallist. Daisy has won a total of seven national championship titles, with three different dogs.
Daisy is recognized worldwide for he...2021-05-1240 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 7: Learning About Getting Started in Agility with Sarah BakerThe second in our agility series, this week we're talking with 3-time National Agility Champion Sarah Baker. In addition to her three national winds, she also is a one time AKC Preferred National Agility Champion, 2 time European Open US Agility Team Member, and 2019 AKC World Team Member. We talk about how she entered the sport, what new people should know about starting, and what it's like to win at a large event!
Sarah became interested in dog training when she was 13 years old. She wanted to be a veterinarian and thought that in addition to training her own...2021-05-0544 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 6: Learning About AgilityToday's episode covers our favorite dog sport to date: agility! Our passion, our obsession, our favorite thing to spend evenings and weekends doing! We will tell you all about the sport, what it is, how to get involved in it, and what skills your dog might need in order to participate in it.
Here are some notes from our discussion during the show:
A great online resource for at-home training is to enroll in the Agility Challenge. Whitney and Elissa both participate in this training group and there is a TON to learn! Check it o...2021-04-2830 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 5: Learning about Dog Daycare and BoardingIn this episode, we spend a little more time with Liz Randall of Dogs Abound to discuss dog daycare and boarding. It's packed full of great information about which dogs might be best suited for daycare and boarding, and how to make sure they have a positive experience while there. We also spend some time talking about how to prepare your dog for you go back to the office. Be sure to listen in, and if you enjoy it, please rate, share and subscribe!
Information about Liz Randall’s training facility can be found here...2021-04-2146 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 4: Learning About Finding Dog TrainersIn this interview with Liz Randall of Dogs Abound, we explore how to look for a great dog trainer for either behavior or sport training, and how to know if it's a good idea for you to try to find a dog trainer to help you out with your dog. We cover many topics in this episode, including how to know if you're on the right track with your dog trainer.
About Liz Randall: Liz grew up in North County San Diego, and has worked with animals her whole life. Growing up in a dog- and horse-centric family, she was an...2021-04-0744 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 3: Learning about LearningIn this episode, Elissa and Whitney discuss how people learn and how to optimize your ability to learn with your dog. Join us for the discussion, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss any future episodes!
Show Notes:
Check out this blog post about latent learning, which Whitney references in this episode.
What does shaping look like? Check that out here: https://youtu.be/5cNm6fbPBUc
There are many books that can help you learn about learning and how to be great at practice and learning new skills. These are affiliate links...2021-03-2429 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 2: Learning About Dog SportsIn this episode, we explore a high-level overview of the many dog sports that are available, and how you might find out more information about them to get started with your dog. Join Elissa and Whitney as they discuss how to find out about sports in your area, what types of dogs might be best for which sports, and what activities they want to try with their own dogs!
Some resources for you:
The Canine High Jinks Website: www.caninehighjinks.com - Check out the Resources Page for some of our favorite foo...2021-03-1022 minCanine High JinksEpisode 1: Learning About the Canine High Jinks Podcast!Today's episode is an introduction to our podcast! Join Elissa Looney and Whitney Taylor as we share our stories about how we got into dog sports and what that journey has done for us and our dogs. In addition, hear about what we have in store for you in future episodes. We can't WAIT to share more!
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Find out more about us by visiting our website at www.caninehighjinks.com. You'll fin...2021-02-2430 minCanine High JinksCanine High Jinks TrailerWhat's coming soon? The Canine High Jinks Podcast! The first episode launches February 24th. Join us to learn more about dogs, dog sports, and the many exciting activities you can engage in with your dogs. 2021-02-1200 min