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Sometimes There"s Side Eye

Heather Brendle & Kristi McNeeley

A Podcast about two friends having real and unfiltered conversations about dogs and people. Listen as we talk about our lives with dogs, training, behavior, share some laughs, and a whole lot of banter.

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00:41:26

STSE# 51: Modern Day Training for People and Dogs

Sometimes There"s Side Eye ·

2025/02/20

We are talking about a recent study that says 99% of dogs have behavioral problems. While we disagree with that number, we do agree that behavior problems are increasing. We also agree with a recent post Heather found stating that training has become more about educating people and less about hands on dog training. There are likely too many factors contributing to an increase in behavioral issues to name them all, but we are talking about a few of them that we believe are contributing to the rise

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00:41:21

STSE #50: Kristi's First Cluster

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2025/02/06

*It is our 50th episode!!!! *This week we are talking about our recent experience at a dog show cluster from both a newbie's point of view and a more experienced point of view. We talk through how much is expected of the dogs in this situation, and how much we appreciate our dogs being able to perform and behave despite endless distractions in a new/strange environment. We are recapping our highs and lows from the weekend including things like community, solid dog temperaments, and having

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00:29:05

STSE #49: Giving Up the "Good" Dog.

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2025/01/23

What happens when an experienced foster falls in love with an "easy dog"? Typically they give the dog up to another home so that they can take on a more difficult dog. In this episode we are pushing back on the idea that experienced dog people should take on more difficult dogs just because they can. We also know that everyone defines "difficult" differently, so a difficult dog for one person could be the perfect match for someone else. We believe dogs should be enjoyed and

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00:31:19

STSE #48: Can Dogs Keep Their Brains & Their Balls?

Sometimes There"s Side Eye ·

2025/01/09

In this episode, we are talking all about dog balls. Unneutered males have a reputation of being aggressive, marking, humping and overall having a variety of behavioral issues. Because of this it is often thought that neutering a dog will solve any unwanted behavior in male dogs, however we are challenging that thought process. Recent studies show health benefits for later spay and neuter surgeries and/or keeping dogs intact. We are in no way saying that rescues should allow unaltered adult

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00:25:11

STSE #47: Sports Series Wrap Up

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2024/11/28

In this episode, we wrap up our sports series. We talk through what we've learned from our guests, some common themes we saw, and our own outlook on sports. Dog sports provide such a unique way to bond with your dog; in addition to providing positive outlets for physical and mental stimulation. Sports can be great for the average pet owner just looking to have fun with their dog, as well as for the high drive "difficult to live with" type of dog, or even the person who loves earning all the

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00:35:57

STSE #46: Every Day Dog Owner Turned Sports Mom with...

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2024/11/14

This week we have Molly Purcell on to share her adventure of adopting a rescue puppy named Juniper, who has become an all-around sport dog. Molly and Juniper came to Heather for puppy training and Heather quickly saw the potential for Juniper to be a sport dog. Additionally, Heather was able to see that a confident, high energy, intelligent dog like Juniper was going to need a constructive outlet. So, although the Purcells never anticipated doing much more than the average pet owner in terms of

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00:44:31

STSE #45: Agility with Amanda McGavin

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2024/10/31

This week we are talking with Amanda McGavin who shares her home with a pack of Brittanys. She currently trains and competes with her three Brittanys; Glory, Lyra, and Cherry Bomb, in agility. She also has experience in conformation, hunt tests, and field trials. Amanda started training agility in 2010 with her foster Brittany, Cooper who needed a positive outlet for his energy. We talk about some of the unexpected struggles and how mental management has been an important key to her success. We also

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01:06:31

STSE #44: Shed Hunting with Eve Hoehle

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2024/10/17

In this episode we talk with Eve Hoehle of Von Major Sheds Kennel about shed hunting. Eve lives with, competes with, and breeds German Short Haired Pointers. Shed hunting gets its name from the antlers animals such as deer, elk and moose "shed" each year. Shed hunting is scent work, but out in the open, off leash, and specifically for medium white tail deer antlers (if you are competing). The sport is less than 10 years old and was developed from wild shed hunting. Eve explains that for

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00:23:03

STSE #43: PARKOUR! Learn All About It!

Sometimes There"s Side Eye ·

2024/10/03

In this episode we are talking about dog parkour. Parkour combines elements of human parkour and dog obedience to create a fun and unique sport. Parkour, just like any sport, has different levels starting with Novice and going to Expert. They even have a Training level for dogs under 18 months since it's important to protect those growing pups' bodies. There are also specialty divisions that dive into mastering specific behaviors in creative ways. Parkour can be done on your own or through

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00:57:55

STSE #42: Dock Diving with Cady Jones

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2024/09/19

This week we are talking with Cady Jones about the sport of dock diving. Cady and her husband compete with their 12 dogs in a variety of dog sports including dock diving. Dock diving consists of a dog jumping off a stationary 40-foot dock for one of three events. Distance Jump is the most popular event. This is where dogs run from the end of the dock and jump for a toy that is being thrown for them. Hydrodash, on the other hand, has a bumper suspended from a rig that the dog needs to swim out to

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01:04:41

STSE # 41: Scent Work with Tina Vickrey

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2024/09/05

This week we are talking with Tina Vickrey, who is an ORT (Odor Recognition Test) judge and an active competitor in the sport of scent work. Scent work is relatively new and only became a dog sport in 2005. There are two major organizations you can compete with in scent work, which are AKC and NACSW. While both have the same goal and are considered the same sport, the organizations take very different approaches in how they set up and judge competitions. Although scent work is sometimes known for

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01:06:43

STSE #40: Weight Pull & Canine Fitness with Danielle Cyr

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2024/08/22

This week we have Danielle Cyr on the podcast to discuss weighted pull and canine fitness. Daniel has a number of titles and certificates including Judges' Liaison and Treasurer for United Dog Sports of Northern New England, Founder/President of Dirigo Working Dogs, UKC Weight Pull Judge, APA Weight Pull Judge, Iron Dog Weight Pull Judge, W3PO Weight Pull Judge, CGC Evaluator, SPOT Evaluator, ATTS Tester and Certified Canine Athlete Specialist. Danielle got involved in the sport of weight pull

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00:54:35

STSE #39: Barn Hunt with Heather Bilodeau

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2024/08/08

This week we are talking about barn hunt with special guest Heather Bilodeau. Barn hunt is a relatively new sport and was created in 2012 to give dogs an outlet for their natural scent and hunting skills. Dogs use their natural abilities to sniff out rats that are in protective tubes within a preset course of stacked straw bales. There are several levels for people and dogs to compete at which we break down in detail. The sport can accommodate dogs and people of all ages and abilities.

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00:48:12

STSE # 38: Trick Training and Disc with Jessica Stricker

Sometimes There"s Side Eye ·

2024/07/25

This week we are talking with Jessica Stricker who has 2 Australian Shepherds, Ivy and Riddler. She competes in a variety of sports including disc, dock diving, barn hunt, agility, scent work and fastCAT. Additionally, she is a Canine Good Citizen and Trick evaluator for AKC as well as being a trick evaluator, canine conditioning and fitness coach, animal actors evaluator, and stunt dog judge for Do More With Your Dog. As if that wasn't enough, she is a judge for UpDog and the Anthem Toss and

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00:51:43

STSE Episode 37: Adopted Dogs in Sports with Marissa...

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2024/07/11

This week we are talking with Marissa who is known on socials as @kotaspen. She is a dog mom and sport handler of two adopted dogs, Kota and Aspen. Marissa has experience in Dock Diving, Barn Hunt, Rally/Obedience, Agility and FastCat with her dogs. Additionally, she co-teaches group training classes on the weekends along with offering some day training. We wanted to bring on this well-rounded guest for so many reasons, including her vast experience in so many different sports, as well as being

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00:10:48

STSE 36: Bring on the Sports!

Sometimes There"s Side Eye ·

2024/06/27

This week we are introducing our upcoming series on dog sports. We'll have a variety of guests from newer competitors to seasoned competitors, in a variety of dog sports. Heather obviously loves dog sports, while Kristi loves training for sports, but never competes. So even if you never plan to compete with your dog, we believe this series will be useful in giving you structured enrichment ideas for your dog. If you have ever wondered about how to get started in dog sports or been curious about

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01:14:27

STSE Episode 35: Living with a Guide Dog

Sometimes There"s Side Eye ·

2024/06/13

In this episode we have an in depth conversation with special guests Cindy and Khrisann about their life with a seeing eye dog. Cindy is legally blind and June is her current seeing eye dog. CIndy gives us the inside scoop on guide dogs including the process of getting one, going to school to be matched with your dog, retiring a guide dog, and what happens when a dog is not a good fit. Cindy also shares how things like the pandemic and the rise of eclectic cars can and has affected training.

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00:42:23

STSE Episode 34: Social Media and Shelter Dogs

Sometimes There"s Side Eye ·

2024/05/30

This week we are taking a post directly off social media and discussing it in detail. This post stated that "shelter dogs are not normal" and that they "may never be normal." We both feel that this statement is incredibly damaging to shelter dogs everywhere as well as rescue dogs. We work our way though some subtext that implies shelter dogs are not safe which we also disagree with as a generalization. Many of the comments on the post were blaming adopters and/or the public

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00:35:09

STSE Episode 33: Bonding: Feeling the Pressure

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2024/05/16

In this episode, Heather is vulnerable enough to share her journey as she learns to bond with her newest dog, Trin. We are talking about why Heather has felt a lot of pressure to bond quickly with her new puppy and how that has been a struggle at times. While Trin is a wonderful puppy, there is a lot that goes into bonding with a new dog far beyond the puppy's personality. We also talk through some realistic advice for people who are feeling like they are struggling to bond with their dog. Things

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00:41:54

STSE Episode 32: No Tricks, Just Treats!

Sometimes There"s Side Eye ·

2024/05/02

This week we are talking about not tricking your dog. We talk through how we can build trust through positive reinforcement, which will enhance your relationship with your dog overall. Often our tone and intention can play a big role in how we set up our dogs for success both when they have a choice and when they don't. Many times, people aren't tricking their dog on purpose; the things they are asking of their dogs are simply non-negotiable. So we talk through how we can build reinforcement and

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