education Archives - The Canine Paradigm

“Punished by Rewards” by Alfie Kohn delves into the concept of intrinsic motivation, suggesting that rewards can actually be counter-productive, undermining our inherent drive to learn and explore. While primarily focused on humans, this compelling... The post Episode 263: Intrinsic and extrinsic reinforcer’s in dog training appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this fascinating episode, we delve deeper into the dynamic world of dog clubs, sharing our rich experiences that encompass managing, operating, and engaging with the colourful tapestry of individuals who breathe life into these... The post Episode 262: Dog Clubs, Sign Tracking, Teaching And Management appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Bull breeds, children and best case versus Armageddon are once again the topics of discussion that came from surveys within our on-line discussion group. Bull breeds are well-known for their strength, stamina, and loyalty, but... The post Episode 261: Bull breeds, children and best case versus Armageddon appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Dog training is a journey, underscored by significant transitions through distinct learning phases, each showcasing your dog’s growth and understanding. Initially, in the Introduction and teaching phase, your dog doesn’t understand the expected behaviour. However,... The post Episode 260: Transitions, punishment and getting out of your own way appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Chad Mackin, we delve deeper into the nuances of dog training methodologies and the role of language in shaping the industry’s future. We discuss the significance of continued... The post Episode 259: Leash pressure and better language part 2 appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In our latest episode, we welcome back Chad Mackin to join us for an insightful discussion on the dog training industry. The conversation focused on Chad’s experiences, concerns, and aspirations for the world of dog... The post Episode 258: Leash pressure and better language part 1 appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Have you ever talked to your pets as if they were human beings? If you have, you might have been accused of being anthropomorphic. Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, and behaviours to... The post Episode 257: Am I being anthropomorphic or not appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

When it comes to dogs participating in bite sports, developing their grip strength and technique is a crucial aspect of their training. Proper grip development through good techniques in tug and rag work can help... The post Episode 256: Building better tug and rag work appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

we had the pleasure of hosting Luke and Panos from the “Life with Your Dog” podcast. They joined us to discuss Joel Turner’s open and closed loop training system, as well as other dog training... The post Episode 255: Life with your canine paradigm 2 appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode, we explore the topic of seeing your dog in a new light after they display unexpected aggressive or concerning behaviour. As dog owners, we often assume that we know our pets inside... The post Episode 254: Seeing the dog in a new light appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Dog owners often unwittingly trigger certain behaviours in their pets, without realising the implications of their actions. While the owners may not understand what they did, the dog’s perception of the situation is entirely different.... The post Episode 253: Run the program appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

As much as we all love our canine companions, sometimes behavioural issues arise that can make life with them difficult and even dangerous. In some cases, these issues can be so severe that they pose... The post Episode 252: When it’s time for behavioural euthanasia appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

With over two decades of experience in the media industry, Lara Shannon has become a household name. Reaching millions of people each year through her education work, books, and TV shows, Lara has helped improve... The post Episode 251: From Ecochick to pooches at play appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Dogs may develop the behaviour of barking to biting when they feel frustrated and their drives are not properly addressed. This behaviour can have various underlying causes, but it is often associated with fear or... The post Episode 250: Barking to biting and premacking behaviour appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Ambition is a powerful motivator and can drive us to achieve great things. However, when it comes to dog training, it is important to not let your ambitions get mixed up with your capabilities, especially... The post Episode 249: Ambitions and capabilities appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode, we were thrilled to offer more in-depth responses to the queries of our esteemed audience members, who participated in the TCP discussion group and made their voices heard. One of our audience... The post Episode 248: More answers to questions from our audience appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

As a dog trainer, you have a crucial role in helping dogs and their owners resolve behaviour issues. To be successful, it is vital to have answers to life’s questions, particularly when it comes to... The post Episode 247: Answers that dog trainers want to know appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

A mentor can change your life by providing guidance, advice, and support. They can help you identify and set goals, develop new skills, and navigate challenges and obstacles. They can also serve as a role... The post Episode 246: How a mentor can change your life appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

How trainers make you see their content is an enlightening discussion as Pat shares his experiences working within a marketing company. During that time, he reveals the strategy that social media algorithms use to encourage... The post Episode 245: How trainers make you see their content appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The 2022 Dutch rudder circle jerk follows in the traditions of our end of the year wrap up. There have been many highs and some lows for many of our community which have been shared... The post Episode 244: The 2022 Dutch rudder circle jerk appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Perfection is paralysis when you find yourself unable to take a leap at anything in life until it’s perfect. This is why we see so many younger people fail to launch as they feel whatever... The post Episode 243: Perfection is paralysis appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Real life problems with fictional solutions is how the world is working to solve some of the problems owners are having with dogs. Yes, we ranted in this episode as we can foresee a future... The post Episode 242: Real life problems with fictional solutions appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

You really don’t understand dogs at all when you appear to believe that training a dog is the same as training a marine mammal. Yes there are comparisons. Yes we have learned many great concepts... The post Episode 241: You really don’t understand dogs at all appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

3 biggest mistakes new dog owners make is a headline based around one of those social media posts where someone dances and points at brief answers. We managed to almost make an hour and a... The post Episode 240: 3 biggest mistakes new dog owners make appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Incompatible behaviour & positive punishment is a topic from a quote that we posted on our instagram some months back. The quote was from Dr. Susan Friedman and it says. “The key question is not,... The post Episode 239: Incompatible behaviour & positive punishment appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Lessons from the tantrum came from an actual full scale, first off tantrum that Pat’s second son Axel had. According to Pat, it was of epic proportions and it gave him some perspective on how... The post Episode 238: Lessons from the tantrum appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Cam Ford & the scent detection avengers is another great episode that we got to have in person with our great friend, Cameron Ford. Although the wonderful team of doctors and specialists that presented at... The post Episode 237: Cam Ford & the scent detection avengers appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Jas Whiting raising working puppies is the long awaited update on what our great friend Jas has been up to. Even though we see her regularly there’s been a lot of time between pod-cast catchups.... The post Episode 236: Jas Whiting raising working puppies appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Marketing and the low hanging fruit is an inspired conversation from one of Larry Krohn’s online posts. Larry was exceptionally disappointed when a colleague came into the chat and made some confrontational comments. This aside,... The post Episode 235: Marketing and the low hanging fruit appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Without the cookies, I’m just a monster is a part of a bigger story that developed from a listeners question on our discussion forum. It came about when we discussed how people can carry a... The post Episode 234: Without the cookies I’m just a monster appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The evils of cherry picking information have been more evident in social media posts where agenda driven lunatics are trying to destroy a target. Politicians are amongst the worst of the cherry pickers, especially around... The post Episode 233: The evils of cherry picking information appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

What do you want to do with your dog? Have you planned it all out or is it still pie in the sky at this stage? Did you buy a companion only to find you... The post Episode 232: What do you want to do with your dog? appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The new puppy and the baby trainer is an episode covering Birdy O’Sheedy’s new puppy, PAX and how she is doing with him. It’s also about Pat’s experience with a baby trainer when Axel was... The post Episode 231: The new puppy and the baby trainer appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Intuition versus learned from others was being discussed in an on-line forum and there were some interesting back and forth comments which sparked good conversation. So what’s right? Do trainers have intuition from the beginning... The post Episode 230: Intuition versus learned from others appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Be a monster, an absolute monster and the learn how to control it. It’s a phrase from uncle Jordy P that we have a little back and forth over. Naturally there’s interpretations and concerns about... The post Episode 229: Be a monster appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

My partner is not a dog person, is almost blasphemy in the industry of dog trainers, yet it’s not that abnormal. For many of us, the other person in our lives is just not into... The post Episode 228: My partner is not a dog person appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The most dangerous advice part 2 is naturally a follow on conversation from our last episode. In this latest addition, Glenn reveals to Pat something from his past experience and some of the advice from... The post Episode 227: The most dangerous advice part 2 appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The most dangerous advice part 1 is focusing on something that really annoys Pat and he wants you all to know about it. You will get access to great advice in your lifetime, however, some... The post Episode 226: The most dangerous advice part 1 appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The narrow scope between -R and -P was a fun conversation between both of us even though it’s a largely and technically debated subject. The reason we consider it a narrow scope is due to... The post Episode 225: The narrow scope between -R and -P appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Temperament testing puppies vs adult dogs is a regular question many trainers are asked. Especially if they are to be considered for working dogs in roles that will needs some planning. The benefit of the... The post Episode 224: Temperament testing puppies vs adult dogs appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The stick pushes you to the carrot came from a question Minke Van Den Bergh asked in our enormous list of listener questions. It’s a question we have looked into before from a different perspective... The post Episode 223: The stick pushes you to the carrot appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Setting a dangerous precedent is focussing on how a state Government decided it would announce the banning of certain training tools. The concern here once again, is the complete lack of industry consultation along the... The post Episode 222: Setting a dangerous precedent appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Is your opinion interesting? Or do you just chime in to be a part of the conversation? It has been said that, ‘opinions are like ass holes because everyone has one’. It’s also been stated,... The post Episode 221: Is your opinion interesting? appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The minimum standard of a dog trainer is a talking point we had with our friend, Jo Rosie Heffenden. The topic around being a trainer and standards gets brought up a lot in conversations. The... The post Episode 220: The minimum standard of a dog trainer appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The ability to deal with pressure is different for all of us. This was relevant to some more of the listener questions we have been getting in our Facebook discussion group. Some of us deal... The post Episode 219: The ability to deal with pressure appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

A never ending love is something that most of us experience with either people or our pets. Even when we experience the shattering grief of their loss, the love we shared is timeless and is... The post Episode 218: A never ending love appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

When you’re full of shit and you get caught! It’s our listeners asking us some questions from previous comments on our Facebook group Our industry is small but it has some big stories. But being... The post Episode 217: When you’re full of shit and get caught appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The answer to the ultimate question is 42. Another borrowed offering from the Hitch-hikers guide to the galaxy. It’s weird, it’s British, it’s awesome. Last time we asked y’all, we got a lot of questions... The post Episode 216: The answer to the ultimate question is 42 appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The ultimate answers to life, the universe and everything may sound vaguely familiar. For those of you who watched or read The Hitch-hikers guide to the galaxy, you’ll get it. Their ultimate answer to the... The post Episode 215: The ultimate answers to life, the universe and everything! appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Never let the truth get in the way of a good story. Especially when you have been tasked to verify an experiment to determine training methods. Why let a little thing like the truth compromise... The post Episode 214: Never let the truth get in the way of a good story appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.