Dogs Are People Too: The Dingle Days Podcast

Geryah interviews Dianna Santos of cyberscentwork.com on how to get started with cyber scent work with any dog. Dianna is the president and co-founder of Cyber Scent Work Inc. She has been training dogs since 2011 and specializes in reactive, sensitive, and aggressive dogs. She is a lover of scent work and presides over multiple online dog training programs and organizations. These include Online Dog Training University, which has three different divisions: Scent Work University, Dog Sport University, and Pet Dog U. These are all online dog training platforms designed to help people achieve their dog training goals. During the podcast interview, Dianna discusses the Cyber Scent Work origin story, how to get started in Cyber Scent Work, the target audience for Cyber Scent Work, to include the Cyber Scent Work Shelter Program, some early-stage Cyber Scent Work success stories, and next steps for handler/dog teams to start Cyber Scent Work. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro  01:11  Dianna Santos’ background /Cyber Scent Work Origin Story   09:20 Getting Started in Cyber Scent Work  13:32 Target Audience for Cyber Scent Work  18:04 Cyber Scent Work Shelter Program   21:23 Cyber Scent Work Success Stories  23:55 Next Steps to Start Cyber Scent Work / Dianna Santos Contact Info 📒 Show Notes/Resources 📒 ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70ngl2ctUfcushOKgsPt1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.dingledaysk9institute.com/K9ScentWorkScoreSheet ✍ Blog Post: Purchase our prints 📷  here: https://dingledays.darkroom.tech/ 🔗 Check out my last nose work training video: https://youtu.be/8Vm8201tRRE 🔗 How to Prepare an Odor for (K9 Nose Work): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J1GSjT70dU&t=0s 🔗 Learn how to introduce the odor training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMyVbuMnkM&t=0s 🔗 Learn the Best Dog Training Apps Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVv1_InL0LM&t=0s ================================================= 📲 Connect with Dianna Santos Online & Social Media cyberscentwork.com Facebook: @cyberscentwork Instagram: @cyberscentwork Contact Dianna: dianna@cyberscentwork.com

Geryah Dingle interviews Tori Mistick of wearwagrepeat.com about what it takes to be Instafamous in 2021 and pro tips to make Instagram-worthy dog content. With the influx of humans welcoming dogs into their homes during this pandemic and the recent changes to the Instagram algorithm, Tori discusses some of her thoughts on feed posts, stories, the Explore page, IGTV videos, and Reels. The interview also touches on some of Tori's work as an influencer, educator, podcaster, and founder of the award-winning dog mom lifestyle brand Wear Wag Repeat and her passion for amplifying women's voices in a way that embraces diversity; compassion, and a love of dogs! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:12 Tori’s Background  03:10 How can pet parents create Instagram-Worthy content?   05:15 Tik Tok Example of authentic, honest content   06:30 Types of Instagram engagement/interaction (likes, comments, share, save)  10:26 What type of content works for pet industry/user accounts, specifically?  12:00 What should you post in your Petfluencer Instagram Reels?  13:30 Instagram infeed posts vs. stories vs. IGTV     16:30 How to use carousel posts effectively to “stop-the-scroll!”  18:30 Is Instagram too much work to maintain and curate?     19:41 Instagram Hacks to save time and be strategic about your posts 23:08 Using Instagram to support rescues, animal welfare, and awareness  24:26 Using Instagram to work with brands as a Petfluencer 27:10 Dingle Days Rapid Fire Questions   32:00 The Wear Wag Repeat Society overview  📒 Show Notes/Resources 📒   ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70ngl2ctUfcushOKgsPt1Q/?sub_confirmation=1  Blog Post: 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.dingledaysk9institute.com/K9ScentWorkScoreSheet Purchase our prints 📷 here: https://dingledays.darkroom.tech/ 🔗Check out my last nose work training video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMyVbuMnkM&t=0s 🔗How to Prepare an Odor for (K9 Nose Work): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J1GSjT70dU&t=0s 🔗Learn how to introduce the odor training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMyVbuMnkM&t=0s 🔗Learn the Best Dog Training Apps Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVv1_InL0LM&t=0s ================================================= 📲 Connect with Tori Mistick Online & Social Media Tori’s membership: https://wearwagrepeat.teachable.com/p/society Tori’s Freebie: Instagram Workflow: https://wearwagrepeat.com/igworkflowfreebie/ Blog: www.wearwagrepeat.com Podcast: www.wearwagrepeat.com/podcast Shop: www.shop.wearwagrepeat.com Online Courses: www.wearwagrepeat.com/courses Instagram: www.instagram.com/tmistick Facebook: www.facebook.com/wearwagrepeat. Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/tmistick ================================================= Resources Mentioned: ➡️ Subscribe to Huskies In The Hatch Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/huskiesinthehatch?sub_confirmation=1 ================================================= 🎙️Subscribe to the Dogs Are People Too Podcast & Listen Everywhere! Disney’s Dog Food: https://amzn.to/2NSOd9m Disney’s first frisbee: https://amzn.to/3aNJOgY Disney’s first grooming brush: https://amzn.to/3sobNd3 Disney's Outdoor Gear: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=f710da35-5850-4b3c-a29f-d26606e87382&website_id=3a4b0be9-44a4-4f4f-ad36-44b02edb4bb4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fruffwear.com%2F

In this episode, Geryah Dingle discusses the AKC Virtual Home Manners Title, and how you and your dog can earn a title from the comfort of your own home with a little time and $25. With all the disruptions that came with 2020, the dog training industry was no exception. Many families welcomed a new pet in their homes during the pandemic, and AKC designed the VHM title so that handlers could teach their dogs manners while maintaining social distancing; many of the behaviors are very similar to the ones exhibited in the Canine Good Citizen test which requires in-person testing. //TIMESTAMPS// [01:25] So what is the AKC VHM title? [01:50] So there are two levels: the puppy and the adult division. [03:11] So number one, the owner pets and then grooms the dog. [03:45] Number two, you want to be able to sit on command with no lure. [04:00] The third command is down. You want to be able to put your dog in the down position on command and with no lure. [04:10] Number four is you want your dog to be able to show that he can come when called indoors from about either 20 feet or from a completely separate room. [04:50] Number five is manners related to food. You can choose two different options, basically you as the owner, having a snack, and basically, your dog's not harassing you trying to get food from you. [06:05] Number six is your dog's behavior as it relates to the doorbell, knocking or greeting a real or imaginary guest. [06:30] The next behavior, number seven, is teaching your dog to go to their place or their crate, and then they have to stay there for one minute. [08:13] Number eight is about demonstrating a relationship. So you have four options for this one. [08:45] Number nine is you and your dog being out for a walk. Well, you don't have options per se, but you have to do both of these behaviors. So you need to be able to place a leash on your dog, and they need to act calmly before exiting the door. [10:15] Next is number 10, exercising outside with a family member or an owner. And then you get to choose here. So you can choose a simple game of fetch or catching a disc or a toy. [12:35] So who's the best fit for this title? Well, AKC markets the VHM as a warm start to future competition. So in one of their initial press releases, the AKC described the Virtual Home Manners program as a perfect lead-in to AKC STAR Puppy and its popular Canine Good Citizen programs, which require in-person testing. AND MUCH MORE! 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70ngl2ctUfcushOKgsPt1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.dingledaysk9institute.com/K9ScentWorkScoreSheet Purchase our prints 📷 here: https://dingledays.darkroom.tech/ ➡️For a list of evaluators who do virtual testing for tricks and virtual home manners, please email cgc@akc.org ➡️ learn more about the Virtual Home Manners Program, see:  http://akc.org/virtual-home-manners/ Forms for Titles can be found here: ➡️https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-family-dog-program/virtual-home-manners/forms-for-titles/

No one wants to be the handler with a dog that showed up to game day ill-prepared. In this episode, I explain how you can set up an AKC Scent Work Novice practice area to prepare you for your next trial better. When getting started with scent work trials, aka “competitions,” one must first understand that there are two scent work trial divisions: 1) the odor search division where the dog searches for odor of essential oil and (2) the handler discrimination division. These are go/no-go events. So, you either qual or you don’t. You’re looking to the dog to communicate to the handler that the scent has been found. This indication is referred to as “a change in behavior” (i.e., pawing, lie down, nose to target, something like that). You can pretty much train for this anywhere, and I explain to you referencing some equipment lying around your house.  CHAPTERS [01:06] Introduction to staging the search area [1:07] Scents [1:40] Containers  [2:20] The arrangement [3:15] Spacing [3:50] The boundaries  [5:00] The number of hides  [5:30] Calling your alert  [5:48] Time limit  [6:30] Distractions AND MUCH MORE! 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70n… Blog Post: www.dingledaysphotography.com/blog/dogsarepeopletoopodcast/episode5 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.dingledaysk9institute.com… Check out my last nose work training video: How to setup an AKC Scent Work Novice Practice Area - YouTube Check out my most popular nose work training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMyVbuMnkM  How to Prepare an Odor for (K9 Nose Work): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J1GSjT70dU Learn how to introduce the odor training video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMyVbuMnkM Learn the Best Dog Training Apps Here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVv1_InL0LM Purchase Your Nose Work In a Box Kit today! http://systematictraining4dogs.com/no… - website https://www.etsy.com/listing/77085906… on Etsy

Geryah interviews Charlotte Reeves of Learnpetphotography.com about how to simplify pet photography for dog owners. Charlotte is an award-winning Australian photographer based in Brisbane. Her style incorporates creative use of natural light, location and expression to produce vibrant and emotive work. Addicted to creating lightbulb moments for students, she has been teaching pet photographers since 2013.  She relishes simplifying tricky concepts, and helping people achieve their goals by making learning fun, practical, and positive. You can find her at learnpetphotography.com. //TIMESTAMPS [00:50] About Charlotte Reeves [04:23] Getting into digital photography & editing [06:46] Charlotte’s camera recommendations -The difficulty of shooting dogs in motion -The autofocus tracking is one of the most critical aspects of the camera you choose -You need a wide range of auto focus points for your compositions & tracking across the frames -You need lots of frames per second (ex. Canon 5D, Canon 7D, etc) [10:45] Eye autofocus as a tool for shooting dogs in action [11:40] Creating variety with lens choices -70-200mm zoom benefits (portraits, distance, including landscapes, capturing action) -24-70mm as a workhorse zoom -Fixed focal length lenses (35mm, 135mm, 50mm) [14:30] Canon vs. Sony ecosystem as a starter camera [15:20] Shooting with a manual exposure & choosing settings [17:45] ISO as the “utility setting” [18:00] Other Camera Exposure Modes (Shutter Speed Priority (TV), Aperture Priority) [20:30] The 70-200mm characteristics & distance advantage [24:40] Working with the Light [26:00] Main “rules” when shooting portraits of your dog -Always try to face your dog towards the light source (this will help with getting catch lights in your dog’s eyes) [27:00] Using Lightroom & Photoshop [30:30] About learnpetphotography.com -Starting with writing e-books -Teaching in “barker” workshops -Mentoring around the world -Hosting online courses [34:45] The “Lightning Round” -The toughest part about being a pet photographer -Favorite pet photography resources -Thoughts on the future of the current Instagram Dogs trend -Does your equipment matter for taking photos -What advice would you give your younger former self just starting out in pet photography AND MUCH MORE! 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70ngl2ctUfcushOKgsPt1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.dingledaysk9institute.com/K9ScentWorkScoreSheet Purchase our prints 📷 here: ➡️ https://dingledays.darkroom.tech/ 📲 Connect with Charlotte Reeves Online & Social Media Website and blog: www.learnpetphotography.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/learnpetphotography Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnpetphotography

Geryah interviews Jeremy Mclaughlin of Family First K9 about how to get started in AKC Scent Work for beginners and some of the biggest pitfalls new pet parents make when getting started with scent detection. Jeremy is owner of Family First K9. American Kennel Club (AKC),Canine Performance Events (CPE) and National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW™) judge. Drug beat evaluator. Training Director of Bluegrass Working Dogs, a club that trains and competes in Working Dogs of America (WDA), Protection Sports Association (PSA) and American Schutzhund. Lifelong dog sport competitor. //TIMESTAMPS [00:54] About Jeremy Mclaughlin [06:30] American Schutzhund -The space requirement for training [08:30] AKC / CPE (What’s the difference?) -What to choose? -Flexibility on errors -Junior handler appeal [14:30] Taking on a digital apprenticeship -Misinformation online -The stages of training scent work -Rushing thru the imprinting stage -Build value to odor -Must train with multiple reps -The importance of the early stages [16:30] Using the Family First K9 Odor Imprinting Tubes -Progressing thru to the shell game -Building confidence with the tubes -Don’t rush the alert/final indication -Understanding the dog’s body language [18:30] Scent Work has to be fun -Balance obedience with the need for intensity -Novice vs. Advance and beyond -Training Multiple rooms, multiple odors, multiple distractions [23:15] How long does it take to train scent work? -Discussing consistency and the pillars of dog training -Shaping the indication -100% is not guaranteed -Jackpot the behaviors you like -Discouraging the aggressive alert/indication -Let the dog problem solve [27:40] Diversity your training experience -Generalizing the behavior -Boxes or odor imprinting tubes? -The “Yard Sell Environment” of Scent Detection -Avoiding the box crushers for multiple sport dogs -Proofing with the bases of the scent tubes [33:15] Where to get Odor Imprinting Tubes -How to make your own imprinting tubes [36:47] Thoughts for the scent work beginner -Rewarding at source method -Timing -Find a trainer -Online training in-context -Randy Hare method of detection -KAS method with Flavio Falkao -AKC Workshops AND MUCH MORE! 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70ngl2ctUfcushOKgsPt1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.dingledaysk9institute.com/K9ScentWorkScoreSheet Purchase our prints 📷 here: ➡️ https://dingledays.darkroom.tech/ Connect with Jeremy Mclaughlin on Social Media https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWpbLJD16ScBadE_eyXVxXg -on YouTube @bluegrassworkingdogclub - on Facebook https://www.patreon.com/familyfirstk9 - on Patreon @familyfirstk9 https://www.instagram.com/familyfirstk9/ - on instagram https://familyfirstk9.net/ - website If you would like a set of odor tubes email Jeremy at Training@familyfirstk9.net for more information.