The Trainer Wars: A Better Way Forward with Carmaleta Aufderheide
About this episode
This episode discusses the growing divide in dog training methods and features an interview with trainer Carmaleta Aufderheide.
The dog training world has always had disagreements about methods and approaches. But in recent years, the divide between force-free and balanced training has grown into something much bigger. Conversations have become increasingly polarized, curiosity is often replaced by conflict, and simply trying to understand another perspective can sometimes put you at odds with your own community. In this episode, I sit down with Carmeleta Aufderheide, a dog trainer with a master’s degree in conflict a...
People in this episode
Host: Michael Shikashio
Guest: Carmaleta Aufderheide
Topics covered
- dog training
- force-free training
- balanced training
- conflict resolution
- community dynamics
Keywords
- dog training
- force-free
- balanced training
- conflict
- community
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