Episode 365: Training dogs, avoiding burn out and alien invasion

About this episode

The episode discusses practical dog training issues, avoiding burnout, and humorously explores the topic of alien invasions.

In Episode 365 of The Canine Paradigm, we work through listener questions and cover the kind of practical training issues that show up in real homes and real schedules. Along the way, we also talk about avoiding burn out, because training does not happen in a vacuum. If the handler is fried, the plan falls apart, so we discuss how to structure work in a way that is sustainable. Then, because our TCP listeners keep requesting it, we take a sharp turn into alien territory. The conversation moves from dog training to aliens, and the result is exactly what you would expect. It is part training Q and A, part sanity check, and part alien invasion detour that somehow still circles back to how people think, decide, and cope under pressure. If you want an episode that has useful takeaways but does not take itself too seriously, this one will land well. Further Details Are you in search of top-tier dog trainers and steadfast supporters of the Canine Paradigm? Below is a comprehensive list of individuals and businesses that stand by our mission, contribute to our operational costs, and make significant contributions to the canine community. Glenn Cooke oversees a wide range of…

People in this episode

Hosts: Glenn Cooke, Pat Stuart

Topics covered

• dog training
• burnout
• listener questions
• alien invasion
• sustainable training

Keywords

• dog training
• burnout
• listener questions
• aliens
• sustainable training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pet Resorts Australia, Serious dog business

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