Episode 78: Urban myths in training

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Urban myths in training. there’s literally hundreds of them. Some are funny, some are silly and some are harmful.

The harmful dog training myths are the problem ones as they are passed on to people by professionals. They then take what their told and tell others and so on.

Where do these myths come from? Who starts? Does anyone fact check? Dog training myths will always be around, however we should now start to put out some facts.

There’s not just urban myths in training, there are myths in all fields. I’m sure most of us have had a dad or uncle tell us a few old wives tales AND we believed them.

Remember the one your mum would say? If you pull a face and the wind blows, your face will stay that way!

Some of them were even classic ghost stories that we told to scare each other around camp fires

We had some fun with urban myths in training as there are some silly dog training myths out there. We hope you see the silly side in it as well and share the irony behind the story

Pat’s a myth buster at Operant Canine

Glenn loves his dog training myths at Canine Evolution

Episode 72: Get comfortable saying NO

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Episode 77: Trainers making terrible videos

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Trainers making terrible videos does not portray our industry well. It creates ammunition for the parties already with agendas. In this pod-cast, we discuss our concerns around the videos but also ask what could be done better?

How do you convince a fellow trainer that their work that they believe is good is in fact, not? The question that needs to be asked is, if it was you, what would change your mind?

Trainer videos fall into a lot of categories. Some are complete marketing nonsense, some are highly valuable, educational material and then there are just bombs.

Unfortunately there is no way to stop trainers making terrible videos. we just have to hope that if they are approached by a peer review group that they may pay attention.

Hate groups are not the answer either. Having more uneducated numb-skulls chiming in on the witch hunt doesn’t help. In fact that can have and has had terrible consequences.

Education is always the best option if you have a receptive candidate. Be patient and keep offering to point out what better training options are available.

There are some amazing training video out in the community. High value, generous free information by skilled artists giving away information gratis.

You have to dig around the sewer to find the pearls, however it is worth it and sometimes you can have someone send you the link.

Send it to some trusted colleagues first. Ask them to give honest constructive feedback and if they tell you it’s not great, listen to their advise.

Glenn Cooke will give you realistic feeback and can be found at Canine Evolution

Pat Stuart’s known for keeping it real at Operant Canine

Episode 63: The Flow state

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Episode 76: Who governs the animal law makers

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Who governs the animal law makers is a question most of us should be asking. It’s important to know who writes our laws and why? Who are the key stakeholders the benefit from the news laws or even many of the old ones? Is it some of us and if so who are they, or do we all benefit? Is it for the good of the community or for the popularity and relevancy of a politician?

As you can see above, there’s already a list of questions that can be asked and should be. For many of us in the dog training industry there are already invasive dog laws. But hold on your hats, as there’s more on the horizon and there will be not long after that.

What happens when they write all these new laws? Do they redact the old ones or do they just remain to linger on.

We believe that when dog laws are being suggested that there should be open community consultation. Not just the in crowd or the people that are preferred. This might not be the case but it feels like it as there are times when the only way you find out about them is after the fact.

After reading all that, don’t you feel it’s important to know who governs the animal law makers? And wouldn’t it be appreciated to know they serve all of us too.

Pat Stuart is working his but off with Operant Canine

Glenn Cooke is making a difference at Canine Evolution

Episode 63: The Flow state

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Episode 75: Greyhounds and horses with Jedda and Georgie

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Greyhounds and horses with Jedda and Georgie is the longest title we believe we have had on our show before. This podcast may raise some eyebrows in some circles as both ladies are involved in the racing industry. Not unlike most industries, there is speculation and often untruths around what people think and feel. This occurs more often when people feel strong emotions about something they see as aversive.

It’s true that animal racing industries have had dark past and unscrupulous people. Those people are seeping into all the cracks however and it has to be identified as a people problem. People cause problems in rescue industries as well. Well meaning, big hearted people can be huge issues without even knowing it.

Greyhounds and horses with Jedda and Georgie is about what jedda Ctlack and Georgie Harrington bring to the industry. Both ladies are ethical, dedicated caring individuals who love their dogs and horses and want the best for them. they also want better standards overall.

When we have these types of people in the racing industries, we know we have people who are there to care. We also need to be aware that some of these animals want to and enjoy the thrill of the race.

Some people believe that an ideal life for an animal is a sedentary lifestyle. Laying on the couch getting fat, is not the life an active animal desires and it’s not what their genes beckon for.

But neither is cruelty and mistreatment. Or role is custodians of the animals we care for must be one of love, compassion and respect.

Glenn Cooke is contactable at Canine Evolution

Pat Stuart is at Operant Canine

Episode 22: Greyhound Vs Cat
More stories about Greyhounds right here

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Episode 74: Asked to leave a dog club

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Asked to leave a dog club may not be the same as being kicked out of a dog club. Sometimes it feels like the same thing, however their may be valid reasons why the club cannot except you. They may be full, you may not be suitable or your dog may not be suitable or it could be conflict.

Not all clubs are the same though. Some are very transparent, some are deceptive. Many are run by dedicated and hard working people, some are run by people who are small in many ways other than their ego.

Groucho Marx once stated that he wouldn’t want to be a member of any club that excepted him as a member. Sometimes it’s best to avoid clubs with problematic people. This will prevent you having to be asked to leave a dog club without knowing why.

Not all people who apply for membership have an immediate right in many clubs. Many agree that this is often a good thing as some people who want to join may have silly agendas too. Therefore it may not be the club but the individual who is a wrong fit.

In any event, some times it’s best to move one rather than force the issue of being kicked out of a dog club. It may also encourage you to start your own and recruit your own suitable members.

Pat can tell you about PSA at operant Canine

Glenn is manning the helm at Canine Evolution

Episode 49: Dealing with difficult clients and people
Difficult people can be all around us. you could be one of them

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