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Dog Life With No SpoonsEmotional Regulation with Grisha StewartWe are so excited to share this episode for more than one reason! The first being that our guest is Grisha Stewart, who so kindly agreed to share her time and knowledge with us on a topic Jade is only becoming more passionate about. The other is a chance to share an upcoming webinar covering all sorts of topics about finding, adopting, and training a new dog in a neurodivergent-centric way!We invited Grisha Stewart to discuss emotional regulation instead of something more dog-centric or BAT related because Grisha's academy has been the first source of information...2023-11-1348 minDog Life With No SpoonsNeurodivergence and Animal Training: Miranda's ExperienceHave you wanted to hear more about our guests' personal experiences with and thoughts on being neurodivergent as a kid, throughout their career development, and in their business now? Miranda is the perfect guest for you (we know, we know, the episode got a bit long but it's well worth the listen)! We hope this is a relatable episode for other neurodivergent guardians and trainers, and an educational one for neurotypical listeners here to learn. We covered Miranda's experience with being undiagnosed neurodivergent as a kid, how this led to her career with animals, her experience with being houseless...2023-10-101h 25Dog Life With No SpoonsTransitioning Trainers: Horsemanship and Frustrationcontent warning: explicit language Our guest today is Max Siefert, fellow ND horse and dog trainer to teach us (and you), more about horse training, his transition through training methods over time, his experience with being ND, and even a little bit about emotional regulation for humans. The added complexity of learning to emotionally regulate while also learning to train or change methods is seldom mentioned, so we're excited to share this conversation with you and hope you find it relatable!Max Seifert is a CPTD-KA and CGC evaluator based in Frederick, MD. He owns...2023-09-061h 00Dog Life With No SpoonsDay Training and ADHD: Using Unique Services to Suit Your NeedsHave you wondered whether offering day training would be a good option for your business? Ash is here to help you figure it out! Marketing to generate consistent client inquiries and then keeping up with answering those inquiries can feel like an impossible task for ND business owners. Relieving the stress of constant client generation can be one of the many benefits of a day training program, along with flexible hours and lots of chances for novelty. We cover the many benefits for you, the dogs, and the owners as Ash gives an in depth look at how she...2023-07-191h 03Dog Life With No SpoonsCooperative Care: Beyond Treats and PerfectionismOur guest this week is Laura Gendron of Miss Behavior Training, here to discuss cooperative care, perfectionism, and memberships. Laura shares about her transition from the veterinary world into the training world, and then into virtual training and behavior consultations with a membership. We discuss the impacts of ADHD and perfectionism on cooperative care and other training, and include a few solutions about communication between veterinary staff and trainers. Join us to talk about realistic training! Laura Gendron, owner of Miss Behavior in Northwood, NH founded her dog training business in 2008. She graduated from the University of...2023-06-2454 minDog Life With No SpoonsConsent Based Marketing and SalesOn this episode of Dog Life With No Spoons, we explore the importance of confidence in selling services and programs, the benefits of having a specific niche, and the balancing personalization vs standardization with business coach Jenesis Rose Long. We also discuss the importance of self-acceptance and being true to yourself in business, compared to the cold-selling tactics and their impact on creating power dynamics and lack of trust. Join us as we learn more about developing customized experiences for our clients and empowering them to improve on their ownJenesis Rose Long, M. Ed. is a...2023-05-1959 minDog Life With No SpoonsChaos and Dogs with Brian FlemingDog training advice can seem like some kind of formula - apply this solution for this problem and if it doesn't work, you did something wrong (or identified the wrong problem). Join us with Brian Fleming to discuss how chaos theory can be used to broaden your understanding of behavior and modifying behavior. Behavior is complex, and situations with a complex environment or many relationships within the home do not lend themselves well to a reductionist approach. Brian Fleming is a dog behavior consultant and Licensed Family Dog Mediator out of Connecticut, he specializes in complex cases a...2023-04-281h 01Dog Life With No SpoonsAnti-aversive with Rain JordanJoin us with Rain Jordan to reframe fear aggression and the ladder of aggression into self defense and the ladder of distress, and learn more about the Fearful Dog Project and their anti-aversive approach. We thought the discussion was a great example of how to navigate sticky conversations, taking the time to thoroughly define terms, and normalizing asking for clarification that the discussion is still targeted at the belief and ideas, not the person. We wrapped everything up with a discussion on Rain's experience as a neurodivergent individual and other people's perceptions as well. Rain Jordan s...2023-03-221h 01Dog Life With No SpoonsStress and Resiliency with Kristina SpauldingJoin Rene to interview Dr Kristina Spaulding on stress and resiliency in dogs. Learn what we know, and more importantly what we don't know about good stress vs bad stress, and how adolescence affects stress. Building resiliency may be more important than avoiding stress, so no you have not ruined your puppy because they had one or two terrible experiences! Dr Kristina Spaulding (CAB) has a PhD in biopsychology and is the author of The Stress Factor in Dogs: Unlocking Resiliency and Enhancing Well-being as well as the host of the Research Bites membership, where members review...2023-03-0657 minDog Life With No SpoonsThoughts on Respectful DiscussionJoin Jade and Rene for their thoughts on the recent, infamous podcast episode featuring Michael Shikashio and Ivan Balabanov. Join Jade and Rene to hear their related thoughts, learn what a strawman argument is, and an alternative definition to what it means to “learn from the other side”. Keep in mind people are as much shaped by their environment and past experience as dogs are, we all interpret the world slightly differently, and personal attacks are never ok (but engagement with specific arguments is!). 2023-02-1850 minDog Life With No SpoonsPredatory Behavior and the Emotional Experience with Tracey McLennan Owning a dog with intense predatory behavior can be scary, and thinking of leaning into that predatory as a solution even scarier. Tracey recounts how her experiences with her own dogs and being aware of the dog's emotional experience has shaped her approach and research. Listen along to learn more about how Tracey thinks of the predatory motor sequence, and how leaning into the piece of the sequence your dog finds most reinforcing can affect your dog's behavior. About TraceyTracey McLennan helps owners of high prey drive dogs stay safe around local wildlife2023-02-021h 18Dog Life With No SpoonsBeyond Client Compliance with Michael ShikashioWe are excited to introduce Michael Shikashio as our guest on the first episode of 2023. Join us for a conversation about reframing "client compliance" with a little more compassion for the human side of behavior modification. Just like dogs, clients rarely have no reason for not doing their homework, and need creative solutions tailored to their individual needs. Learn more about the everyday barriers neurodivergent individuals may face when training, how to ask the right kind of questions, and more problem solving. Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and focuses onteaching other p...2023-01-1358 minDog Life With No SpoonsScience Based or Force Free? Exploring Trainers' Word UseJoin Jade in reviewing Training Dogs with Science or with Nature? An Exploration of Trainers’ Word Use, Gender, and Certification Across Dog-Training Methods (2022) by Johnson and Wynne. Whether you're marketing your own dog business or trying to find a professional to work with, being aware of the language commonly associated with different methodologies is crucial. Johnson and Wynne also explore the difference in word use between trainers of different gender and certification status. Johnson, A., Wynne, C. (2022) Training Dogs with Science or with Nature? An Exploration of Trainers’ Word Use, Gender, and Certification Across Dog-Training Methods. Anthrozoos. DOI...2022-12-0820 minDog Life With No SpoonsPet Sitting and Safety with Collin FunkhouserGoing on a trip and having to board your dog is stressful for everyone, but for people living with dogs with behavior problems, leaving them can feel like an absolutely impossible task. Collin Funkhouser, pet sitter and podcast host, joins us this episode to talk about how to find a pet sitter suitable for your needs by asking the right questions. It is equally important for pet sitters to be safe going into situations where a dog has separation anxiety, reactivity, or may bolt through the door, so we spend time discussing management and recognizing your boundaries as well!2022-11-1557 minDog Life With No SpoonsEvery Dog Behavior And Training with Miranda HitchcockThis sound file gave us some problems, but we hope you're able to enjoy anyway! Join us in welcoming Miranda Hitchcock, co-founder of Every Dog Behavior and Training based in Austin, TX. Every Dog offers discounted or free individual or group training and behavior support for families in need. This is an essential service to work alongside rescues in the nonprofit dog world to keep dogs in homes, so we interviewed Miranda to discuss how Every Dog got started and the barriers to both trainers and owners around dog behavior and training. Every Dog Behavior And Training...2022-10-291h 05Dog Life With No SpoonsThe Effect of Y-Shaped vs Chest Harnesses on the Canine Shoulder with Rachel Bentley, Canine PhysiotherapistOne of the most common questions people have when it comes to finding a harness is "What style of harness should I get?" Almost everyone has strong opinions about which is best and why, often revolving around an argument to avoid any restriction in the dog's shoulder and leg movement. Rachel Bentley, canine physiotherapist, was not satisfied with this argument without evidence to back it up. Joins us today to discuss the recent research she did to investigate whether harnesses restrict shoulder movement and which gear affects movement more. Listen and be as surprised as we were to find...2022-09-3058 minDog Life With No SpoonsKids & Dogs with Michelle Stern, Child & Dog SpecialistJoin hosts Jade and Rene to discuss the difficulties of managing kids and dogs in the same household, share a few tips for both consultants and families, and start a series of episodes discussing "client compliance". Michelle is a part of Pooch Parenting, a service for both consultants looking to feel more comfortable consulting on cases with kids, and families needing support.Blog articles mentioned Supporting Neurodivergent Families in Dog Adoption Did We Get the Wrong Dog for Our Family?Michelle Stern, CPDT-KA, LFDM-K, Dog & Child Specialist Pooch Parenting - y...2022-09-161h 12Dog Life With No SpoonsPain and BehaviorReview the paper Pain and Problem Behavior in Cats and Dogs by Mills et al. (2020). It is well known and document that pain affects behavior, but the small indications of pain such as gait and posture changes often still go missed or dismissed. The specific behavior problems that can result from a direct or indirect relation to pain the animal experience is also not well documented. Join Jade to review the case studies presented in the primary literature and explore more of the subtle indications of pain. Links pertaining to episodeLink to paper (very readable): h...2022-08-2541 minDog Life With No SpoonsObjective Learning with Anthony De MarinisJoin hosts Jade and Rene while they connect with dog trainer Anthony De Marinis, owner of De Marinis Dog Training and Behavior, over a recent blog article written on objective learning. Learn what objective learning is, how it can benefit you, and how Anthony applies this ideal in his education around dog training and behavior. De Marinis Dog Training and Behavior: https://demarinisdogtraining.comSearch De Marinis Dog Training on facebook or youtubeObjective Learning BlogEpisode Slides with links 2022-08-051h 01Dog Life With No SpoonsNeurodivergence and OrganizationJoin hosts Jade and Rene and special guest Taylor to talk about how neurodivergence can affect cleaning and organization, and how your systems need to work for you! Contact Taylor at https://www.freshstartdetailers.com/Episode slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QGr8nqoVCHZm_uEI32eUhj-h8mOjq7knGg4V-VruGYM/edit?usp=sharing2022-07-0841 minDog Life With No SpoonsBreaking Down Breed and BehaviorA recent study on the effect of dog breed on behavior was largely misconstrued by the media, with many media sources implying the study meant breed and genetics had little to do with behavior. Join Jade and Rene to break down what the study actually said (and didn’t say) about the connection between behavior and genetics, and learn which traits are most influenced by genetics. Morrill, K., Hekman, J., Li, X., McClure, J., Karlsson, E. 2022. Ancestry-inclusive dog genomics challenges popular breed stereotypes. Science. 376: 6592. Sample media articles: Dog Personalities Aren’t Determined by Breed by J...2022-06-261h 03Dog Life With No SpoonsEnrichment for Your Reptilian FriendsJoin hosts Jade and Rene to talk about reptile intelligence and break down several studies investigating the effectiveness of enrichment for captive reptiles. 2022-05-311h 00Dog Life With No SpoonsBubbles and Behavior: The Effect of Enrichment on DogsEnrichment is popular for most mammals, whether we’re considering dogs in pet homes or dolphins in a zoo, partly because we recognize how intelligent these animals are. Reptiles have historically been neglected in research since they are not obviously intelligent, and what literature exists is conflicting. In this week’s episode Jade digs into one of her special interests, the intelligence of reptiles and the effect of enrichment on them by reviewing a few studies. Kis, A., Huber, L., Wilkinson, A. 2015. Social learning by imitation in a reptile (Pogona vitticeps). Animal Cognition. 18: 325-331.Bo...2022-05-0834 minDog Life With No SpoonsBalancing Spoons and DogsLiving with dogs can often make people feel guilty. Not getting their dog enough exercise, enough enrichment, enough attention, leaving them in kennels too long, and more. For people with neurodivergence, disability, or chronic illness, this feeling of guilt can be exacerbated by low spoons. Certain dog qualities such as noise and fur texture can also be be difficult to manage. Today we chat about a few things to keep in mind when living with your dogs and low spoons.2022-04-1749 minDog Life With No SpoonsShaping Behavior for AdultingLearn how shaping behavior for animals can be applied to shape human habits.2022-04-0142 minDog Life With No SpoonsShaping Behavior for AdultingLearn how shaping behavior for animals can be applied to shape human habits.2022-04-0142 minDog Life With No SpoonsAnother Way to Think About Playhttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r8Gsq30fNZl38gBWKFIE3B5BThJAi-BqPAKPEbdWlP0/edit?usp=sharing2022-03-1943 minDog Life With No SpoonsAnother Way to Think About Playhttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r8Gsq30fNZl38gBWKFIE3B5BThJAi-BqPAKPEbdWlP0/edit?usp=sharing2022-03-1943 minDog Life With No SpoonsYou're Wrong About PlayBreak down the definition of play as it is applied to dogs in the book Canine Play Behavior: The Science of Dogs at Play with Jade and Rene.view slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HY2luY06irQUO_kMoS0rTeIvYmMRKiV-ec2Cz3oGVP0/edit?usp=sharing2022-03-0646 minDog Life With No SpoonsPilotMeet the hosts and learn about forks, spoons, and tickets!2022-03-0347 min