Episode 91: Only so many spoons to give

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Only so many spoons to give is based on the theory of 10 spoons. This is a philosophy, that also represents how many fucks you may have to give in a day. So for example, if something you do takes energy away from you, that could be one or many spoons. However, if it’s something you enjoy doing, it may add them back again.

We hope you enjoy this concept as a measure of self help. It may indicate when you need to slow down and work out what you have in reserve to make it through the day.

Episode 61: Drop you Anchor

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Episode 69: Customer expectations

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Customer expectations can be varied. What we mean by that is that some customers have reasonable views and others, well they don’t.

Some have an expectation, however they fail to maintain the most simplistic obligation.

We all find this frustrating. Anyone in any industry does when you know that the only way results will be maintained or improved is with cooperation.

The expectations of customers can be over the top, unachievable and bizarre. The only time it’s a problem is when you or any industry professional allows the belief to continue.

If they are consulted well at the start and in easy to digest writing, both parties have clarity.

If you were not clear and elusive just to get the sale, you leave yourself open to being challenged. The reason why is because you did not meet your customer expectations.

Sometimes just when you think you have a handle on it, along comes the next customer. It’s not always easy to get a read on people but you need to try your best.

Speak clearly, with honesty and integrity. Listen when you need to and do what you can to help.

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Episode 57: It’s me isn’t it?
A gateway drug into our podcast show.

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Episode 64: Interviewing Mike Suttle

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Mike Suttle is one of the worlds canine industries legends. When it comes to working canine selection, bite development and scent work, Mike is a serious contender.

Living in West Virginia, Mike has an impressive property where he conducts all forms of training.

Mike’s kennel name, Logan haus has built a reputation of providing high end dogs for serious operators. These dogs are deployed around the world and are used as multi purpose law enforcers and miltary operations.

Mike and his partner Megan have been travelling around their homeland conducting training on demand for various purposes.

We have had the very good fortune of having Mike share his wisdom in Australia several times. We always look forward to seeing him return because there is so much to learn.

There are dozens of Youtube clips of Mike suttle and his amazing work in scent, bite work and even chicken training. You can check out his website for even more educational gems.

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Episode 48: Interviewing Jerry Bradshaw
Check out another Industry legend when you’re done listening to Mike

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Episode 63: The Flow state

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The flow state is a comfortable state that lies right between boredom and anxiety. We know when we are in a state of flow when we get to the other side with ease. Time felt like it just zoomed on past us. This is not only a dog training lifestyle, it’s a lifestyle.

If you can adapt a flow state into you work, you hobby, your workout times and more, you will feel less anxious and more fulfilled. This is why people practice a little bit every day when they want to see improvement and growth.

Rather than just cramming and feeling over worked, they focus on easy and enjoyable increments. Just enough to push through barriers but not enough to feel overwhelmed. Every day a little more. just focusing on the objective.

Most people who have hobbies understand this state of being as they are doing something they enjoy without the stress.

Hopefully you are in flow state with your training.

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Episode 55: Positive First
Enjoy an older episode that got plenty of traction

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Episode 55: Positive First

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Positive First is a descriptive term Glenn Cooke announced earlier in one of our episodes.  He feels better describes what the Balanced dog training community have been trying to represent.

Naturally, there are counter arguments that it doesn’t represent the industry based on the correct scientific terms. There was additional points that it could be perceived as to closely associated with positive only.

Glenn and Pat start to unpack the success of starting with positive reinforcement and then re assessing.  This way if you start positive and can remain within that system of training, there is no problem.  If you need to move along to adding aversive, then you can implement the LIMA system.

If you have never heard of LIMA, it is the acronym for, Least Invasive Minimally Aversive.  it does a very nice job of describing a better selection pathway for training when using the Operant system.

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Episode 54: Moments to be proud of

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Moments to be proud of was a hard episode for both of us to record.  For Pat it was difficult to relive something that caused a lot of raw emotion.  For Glenn it was a high degree of shock to hear the story.

This story unfolds around a young boy and his mum that Pat helped train an assistance dog.  Although it sounds simple enough, it came with some heavy baggage for everyone.

The story is still far from finished, however there have been some incredible breakthroughs, both via a mothers love and Pats persistence and compassion.

Mental illness is a serious issue that has serious implications requiring the right people for treatment.  It also carries a stigma as people don’t know how to behave or what to say.  The best thing you can do though is be supportive and not judgemental.  Learn more about it and how you can better help.

We have done several episode now on mental health and we will definitely do more in the future for both humans and dogs.  This is why having a contact like Birdy O’Sheedy is so helpful and healthy as she understand both fields.

If you don’t feel great and the world is getting difficult, speak to someone.  You’re not a burden.  You’re not invalid.  You have people that love you and people that do want to be supportive.

We would love to hear what you moments to be proud of are too.

We have several episode as suggested that would be worth listening to, to support the above.

Episode 53: A Birdy’s eye view on Anxiety

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Episode 53: A Birdy’s eye view on Anxiety

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A Birdy’s eye view on Anxiety is a welcomed episode to bring back our great friend, Birdy O’Sheedy.  If you haven’t listened to an episode with Birdy yet, it’s important to note that she is a practising psychologist.  Birdy works in both the human and pet dog realms and has fast attracted attention based on her genuine results.

In this episode, we discuss the realms of anxiety and how it starts and what it looks like.  It should be noted that we always recommend dealing with suitably trained professionals prior to working on this.

We get to learn about the term, transgenerational transmissions and how that creates a transfer of anxiety.

So all aboard ladies and gentleman.  Get ready to drop your anchor and join us on this wonderful journey with our resident Psychologist.

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Be sure to check out some of our past episodes with birdy as well and if you need her, contact her.

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Episode 52: Getting out of the shit

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Getting out of the shit, although a nasty sounding title, has something relevant to do with Pat. Whilst walking through the desert one day on patrol, he got himself in a shitty situation.

However, the main focus point in this show is, how to say goodbye to a dog for behavioural reasons.  This is a predicament that many of us Professional trainers have had to assess and help make the right choice.  We also unpack a little bit about the difference between decision and choice.

The show gets a little deep and turns a few corners, however we had an interesting chat.

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Episode 51: Interviewing Meagan Karnes

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Meagan Karnes, otherwise known as the Collared Scholar was in Australia running a series of seminars.  Glenn and Pat had the good fortune of sitting down with her to get some insight into her origin story.

Prior to Meagan throwing her hat in the ring of dog training, her role was a little different.  Or maybe a lot different.

Meagan told us the reasons why she became so frustrated prior to starting her new career. This is why she changed her stars in the first place.  She also discusses her dogs, how she came to have them and the people who inspired her.

It was great to watch her work and introduce us to her style of training, which has hints of other remarkable training mentors.  we also enjoyed her infectious laugh and enthusiasm into helping transform relationships between dog and owners.

We also spoke briefly about puppy raising which we have spoken about here as well in the picking and raising puppies episode

Meagan has her own website and on-line training programs that you can find by clicking here

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Episode 50: Diagnosing problems in training

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Diagnosing problems in training came from points our listeners were posting in our Facebook group. Given that anyone who has owned or trained or been around dogs knows that there are always going to be problems.  We figure it’s best to identify what they are and how we can reduce or completely extinguish them.

In addition to that, it’s our 50th show!  We are happy to celebrate with you and appreciate all the love and support from people all over the world.

We have a lot more great content to come on top of what we have already so buckle in and get ready for a wild ride.

More sweat, more laugh, more education and more Glenn and Pat.

A couple of good episodes to listen to in relation to this episode would be, selecting and raising puppies.  If you haven’t heard the box episode, that’s almost a TCP staple.

In closing, Pat started a new client business called Operant Canine. If you want to book some extra time with him you can find him on Facebook.

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