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Let"s Talk Sit!

Kim Toepfer, and Lynne Bell join forces to bark about their biggest passion in life - dogs, behavior, and the training industry. With over 70 years of professional training experience between them, they have witnessed first-hand the extent of the industry"s evolution and growth and are here to share their experiences, training tips, and how to level up your career as a dog trainer!

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00:43:57

Pigeons, Rats and Dolphins Aren't Dogs

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2023/05/30

Modern science in dog training tends to focus more on comparative psychology - aka, comparing animals behavior in a lab/study environment vs the natural environment. Additionally, dog trainers compare dog training to the training of exotic animals.In this episode, we cover: What comparative psychology and ethology means The experiments conducted and how they work The reality behind the science in dog training The difference between exotics and dogs - namely, in cooperative care

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00:59:07

Alpha Theory and Dominance in Dogs

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2023/05/23

Another big controversial topic in the pet care industry is Alpha or Dominance Theory. There are a lot of people who, like everything else, take this to the extreme. In this episode, we cover: What alpha means Leadership The false assumption that “alpha theory has been debunked” Hierarchy between dogs Mech’s study Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts

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00:55:50

Grieving the Loss of a Pet

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2023/05/16

We all either have experienced or will experience the loss of a pet. We have gone through this ourselves recently and want to share how we handle grieving our fluffy loved ones. In this episode, we cover: Coping with the loss of a dog The guilt of the decision to euthanize Coming to those decisions - and some of the decisions you’ll have to make The importance of supporting yourself Get professional support/therapy if you need it: https://petlosspartners.org/ In Home Euthanasia,

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01:08:21

How To Find A Good Dog Trainer and Avoid Red Flags

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2023/05/09

We are constantly seeing more and more red flags and abuse cases in dog trainers - most commonly, in board and trains. We want to explain some of the ways we recommend and use to actually find good dog trainers to ensure the safety of your pets. In this episode, we cover: What to look for when looking for a dog trainer Red flags abusive trainers show The bad side of what can happen during training - namely, board and trains How we handle board and trains to make sure owners feel safe

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02:06:19

Trainer Wars Pt. 3 - MORE DOG TRAINER DRAMA?!

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2023/05/02

A year after our first 2 parts on the trainer wars, they have blown up yet again. There is even more drama and arguments between dog trainers. The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training - by Ivan Balabanov from Training Without Conflict In this episode, we discuss: Ivan Balabanov’s presentation about science based dog training Zak George and Susan Garrett’s recent interactions with Ivan The more recent explosion between dog trainer “sides” Proof in how these discussions are causing

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00:59:24

The Power of Play Pt. 2

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2023/04/25

A continuation of the previous episode where we discussed why you should use play in dog training, in this episode we explain some ways you can use play in your training! Part 2 is the “how two” portion in the power of play in dogs. In this episode, we cover: How you can use play when training dogs Some of the rules we use when playing Even more benefits of using play in dog training Different games you can play! Definitely check out our previous episode on how to build toy drive

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00:47:50

The Power Of Play Pt. 1

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2023/04/18

Food is one of the more popular motivators in dog training, however, play is one of the most powerful tools when training a dog - if not the most powerful! This is part 1 of a 2 part series on using play in dog training. In this episode, we cover: What the benefits are of using play in dog training Why we recommend using play to train What training with play even means Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts

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00:51:06

The (Recent) Evolution of Dogs

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2023/04/11

Lynne and Kim have been in the dog training industry for over 30 years each, and a lot has changed in dogs themselves since then, both physically and behaviorally. Along with that, things have changed drastically in the industry over time, such as the big jump in rescuing instead of breeding. In this episode, we cover: Shelter/rescue dogs vs well bred dogs Changes in some of the more popular breeds, such as labs and German Shepherds In what ways dogs have changed Why dogs have changed

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00:33:07

Responsibility in Pet Ownership - Part 1 of Infinity

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2023/04/04

Finally - Kim’s favorite topic! Alice and Lynne were sick of hearing Kim go on about responsibility in dog ownership, so we gave her a whole 30 minutes for the topic. Just kidding, we love Kim, and responsibility IS important and often overlooked! This will probably be multiple parts and added to over time. In this episode, we cover: The introduction of responsibility of pet ownership The overall wellbeing of the dog A quick recap of spaying/neutering - Check out our other episodes on the

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00:45:55

Collar Safety

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2023/03/28

Every dog wears a collar, so they must be the safest thing… right? WRONG! Dog collars are tools and safety must always be taken into consideration. In this episode, we cover: The dangers of collars How to prevent accidents with collars Daycare, kennel, or other dog/dog interaction safety Emergency tools to have on hand We also mentioned a few links: https://www.rydersafefoundation.com/ https://nakeddogproject.com/

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00:41:36

Nature vs Nurture: It's NOT All In How They're Raised

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2023/03/21

A dog is a dog is a dog. Many people nowadays will claim that dogs don’t necessarily have innate traits and you shouldn’t “judge” a dog based on their breed. Other common sayings is “it’s all in how you raise them!” We wanted to address that and discuss how damaging that actually is to dogs and people. In this episode, we cover: What is nature vs nurture? How early the nurture aspect kicks in How genetics vs behavior mod influences behavior The impact of stress on a dog Join our FACEBOOK

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00:40:12

Motivating the Owner

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2023/03/14

Newbie dog trainers often have the same complaint: how do you get the owner to do the work? In this episode, we go over some of our tips and what we do when the owner is more difficult than the dog. In this episode, we cover: Figuring out what’s going on and why the owner isn’t doing what you said Different approaches to owners who won’t do the work A few ideas on what to say Being realistic with your own expectations Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much

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00:51:30

Socialization

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2023/03/07

When people hear socialization, there are a couple things that come to mind. Either those checklists of things to get your puppy comfortable with, or throwing them in a room full of dogs/people and letting them fend for themselves. Neither of those are proper socialization. In this episode, we cover: What socialization actually is How different trainers approach puppy socialization Better use of those checklists Different dogs and their socialization needs Kim being edgy and controversial

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00:53:11

Crate Training

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2023/02/28

We’re in another wave of “crate training is cruel” online, so of course we had to talk about it. Most dog trainers do recommend crates - we certainly do! And in this episode, we tell you exactly why. In this episode, we cover: The proper usage of crates Why all dogs should be crate trained The arguments against crate training Types of crates Crate safety Susan Garrett's Crate Games: https://dogsthat.com/crate-games-2/ Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty

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00:45:26

Markers

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2023/02/21

Probably the one thing in the universe the majority of dog trainers can agree on is that markers are extremely helpful in most cases for teaching new behaviors. But did you know there are more markers than just the classic "yes" or click marker - also known as Reward Markers? In this episode, we cover: What is a reward marker? Types of reward markers people use - clicker, verbal “yes!” The difference between markers and praise How to use a marker? Different types of markers Join our

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00:39:06

You're Never A Prophet In Your Own Land

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2023/02/14

Anyone who’s an expert in any industry understands the frustration that comes with working with friends and family - they don’t listen! In this episode, we cover: Working with friends and family - or choosing NOT to work with them The frustration of being ignored or dismissed by the people close to you How to get over or move past it Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related Dog enthusiasts only

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00:39:34

Small Dog Syndrome

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2023/02/07

It’s no secret that small dogs have a bad reputation for being nasty little ankle-biters! Today we talk about small dog syndrome and why it happens. In this episode, we cover: What even is small dog syndrome? How does small dog syndrome appear? Why do some dogs get small dog syndrome? How can you prevent small dog syndrome? How can you fix small dog syndrome? Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to discuss dog training, dog behavior, pretty much anything DOG related. Dog enthusiasts

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00:52:15

Ethics in Dog Training

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2022/12/27

Dog training is one of the careers where ethics are most important, though it’s also the one where they can be a little hard to find. Because there's not a lot of real regulation in the industry. Some of the topics we cover include: How do no harm applies to dog training The ethics of the no reward marker Respecting other trainers Policing others and, more importantly, yourself http://letstalksit.com/ Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 Follow us on

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00:49:58

Spay/Neuter Part 2: Keeping Your Dog Intact

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2022/12/20

In the second and final part of the spay/neuter vs leaving intact debate, we talk about the other side - NOT sterilizing your dog. Choosing to not spay/neuter is a responsibility that requires a little more than choosing to alter your dog. However, there are a lot of health benefits to keeping your dog intact. Our website: http://letstalksit.com/ Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 Follow us on social sedia! https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast

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00:36:39

Spay/Neuter Part 1: Should You "Fix" Your Dog?

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2022/12/13

Spaying and neutering is one of the most controversial topics in the dog world. Everyone has something to say about it in general - and other people’s decisions. In this episode, we discuss spay and neuter and some of the myths around it, along with who should lean towards fixing their pets. Check out our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1502263980187838 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/talksitpodcast https://www.instagram.com/talksitpodcast/ Music:

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