Canine High Jinks
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe Canine High Jinks Podcast is designed for the dog owner who wants to explore more than just pet ownership and discover the wider world of training and dog sports. It may even convert the casual pet owner into a dog sport enthusiast. Join dog hobbyists Elissa Looney and Whitney Taylor as they share their dog training journeys and the resources you can use to enhance life with your canine friends.
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Episode 58: Learning About Handler Spped
April 25, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 23.2 MBToday Whitney and Elissa talk about handler speed and if it is required to do well in agility. Below are some examples of handlers discussed during the episode: Example of distance: https://youtu.be/fNwhp6EbvYI?si=Jfg67BDgzUbjT70H Same guy running: 2019 AWC 3rd place: https://youtu.be/ZaJhJ2OCewU?si=YTZkIZOe9oAk5yVS NADAC: Fluid Motion Agility – lots of distance videos at NADAC trials: https://youtube.com/@FluidMotionAgility?si=E873Z1218jBABhzi
Episode 58: Learning About Handler Speed
April 25, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 23.2 MBToday Whitney and Elissa talk about handler speed and if it is required to do well in agility. Below are some examples of handlers discussed during the episode: Example of distance: https://youtu.be/fNwhp6EbvYI?si=Jfg67BDgzUbjT70H Same guy running: 2019 AWC 3rd place: https://youtu.be/ZaJhJ2OCewU?si=YTZkIZOe9oAk5yVS NADAC: Fluid Motion Agility – lots of distance videos at NADAC trials: https://youtube.com/@FluidMotionAgility?si=E873Z1218jBABhzi
Episode 57: Learning About Retiring a Young Dog
April 11, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24 MBToday’s tough question, how do you know if you should retire your young(er) dog from agility? We may wander off track here and there, but you know, it’s all about dogs and agility 😆 Resources referenced in this episode: Sarah Stremming - Cog-Dog Radio https://open.spotify.com/show/71GlfUQ2CvecAuVHAe6p5s?si=e961646d5dc9480e Liz Randall and Rachel Downs - Strategies for Resilience https://www.patreon.com/strategiesforresilience Episode 38: Learning About Rehoming a Dog https://spotifyan...
Episode 56: Learning About Startline Stays with Fanny Gott
March 28, 2024 14:01 - 53 minutes - 33.6 MBAll about startlines!
Episode 55: Learning About Obstacle Commitment
March 14, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes - 29.9 MBPeyton Green, agility instructor at Corral Creek Dog Sport Center, talks through obstacle commitment: how to build it, test it and fix it when you broke it. We dive into the difference between sending, and opposite handler motion and what this means for distance handling. And...maybe why those verbals aren't the salve you thought they were.
Episode 54: Learning About Feedback
February 29, 2024 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBWhitney and Elissa tackle a big topic...feedback. We get it from each other, our instructors, our dogs. We give it, maybe when we shouldn't. Listen in as we walk through many of the permutations of feedback and how we can maybe be a bit better at it overall.
Episode 53: Learning About Goal Setting
February 15, 2024 12:00 - 50 minutes - 31.3 MBIt's here! Our long awaited episode that we recorded all the back in May of 2023. This episode has a bit of a different flavor since we are sitting outside under a canopy of trees surrounded by fellow agility competitors. We are so grateful to Sarah for joining us for this episode, so many pearls of wisdom in this one. If you want more of Sarah's wisdom, you can find her blog, Agility Odyssey, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey For more on on this discussion, you can ...
Episode 52: Learning About Our Break from Podcasting
February 01, 2024 12:01 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBHere it is! A brand new episode! Listen and learn what we have been up to while we have been away from the mic. We will also tell you about what is changing with the podcast and what will stay the same. We hope you will tune in and listen.
Episode 51: Learning About Failure - Part 2
June 28, 2023 08:10 - 37 minutes - 23.8 MBAre we gluttons for punishment? Or just curious? Or is this just part of dog sports? Tune in to today’s episode, chock full of memeable nuggets, as we more fully explore what it means to fail in dog sports. And how to both embrace failure and move on from it.
Learning About Failure
May 24, 2023 11:37 - 49 minutes - 33.1 MBElissa and Whitney tackle a topic that can be hard to get at through all the “pressure to be positive” on social media, failure. What do you do when you set big goals, work your butt off, make sacrifices, and then…you fall short, you fail to meet your goal? Whitney talks a lot about the Growth Mindset during this episode, if you are unfamiliar with the concept, here are some resources to get you started: CHJ Episode 3 - Learning About Learning Mindset by Carol Dweck The Power of Yet wit...
Episode 50: Learning About Failure
May 24, 2023 11:37 - 49 minutes - 33.1 MBElissa and Whitney tackle a topic that can be hard to get at through all the “pressure to be positive” on social media, failure. What do you do when you set big goals, work your butt off, make sacrifices, and then…you fall short, you fail to meet your goal? Whitney talks a lot about the Growth Mindset during this episode, if you are unfamiliar with the concept, here are some resources to get you started: CHJ Episode 3 - Learning About Learning Mindset by Carol Dweck The Power of Yet wit...
Episode 49: Learning About Getting It "All" Done
May 03, 2023 11:15 - 50 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode Elissa and Whitney discuss how they get it all done, or more accurately, spoiler alert, how they don’t. There are a lot of tangents and stories in this one. In fact, see if you can guess which one of these things is NOT covered in this episode: where Tatum would like to go on vacation, what food Elissa can’t stand, or what Whitney needed to buy to get through working in the office three straight days in a row. Enjoy!
Learning About Getting It "All" Done
May 03, 2023 11:15 - 50 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode Elissa and Whitney discuss how they get it all done, or more accurately, spoiler alert, how they don’t. There are a lot of tangents and stories in this one. In fact, see if you can guess which one of these things is NOT covered in this episode: where Tatum would like to go on vacation, what food Elissa can’t stand, or what Whitney needed to buy to get through working in the office three straight days in a row. Enjoy!
Episode 48: Learning About Options for Cruciate Tears
April 12, 2023 15:33 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis episode with Dr. Mandi Blackwelder, DVM, CCRP is focused on helping us learn more about cruciate tears, which dogs are most at risk, and what the options are for helping our dogs when they experience one. For a visual representation of the anatomy of the dog knee and the TPLO procedure; we recommend watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsCq353sy14 At the top of the episode, Dr. Mandi also talks about her experience with Canine Companions for Independence and the positive...
Episode 47: Learning About Training Discriminations
March 22, 2023 13:57 - 37 minutes - 23.6 MBHave you ever felt like your dog was just guessing when you gave a verbal cue? Or wondered how on earth you can train verbal discriminations with your dog at a huge distance away from you? Fanny Gott sits down with us and talks about her approach to training verbals, which, when trained with clarity, result in amazing discriminations. Fanny strives for errorless learning and broad generalizations to set her dogs up for success. Tune in to learn more! You can find Fanny’s website here: fannyg...
Learning About Training Discriminations
March 22, 2023 13:57 - 37 minutes - 23.6 MBHave you ever felt like your dog was just guessing when you gave a verbal cue? Or wondered how on earth you can train verbal discriminations with your dog at a huge distance away from you? Fanny Gott sits down with us and talks about her approach to training verbals, which, when trained with clarity, result in amazing discriminations. Fanny strives for errorless learning and broad generalizations to set her dogs up for success. Tune in to learn more! You can find Fanny’s website here: fannyg...
Learning About Better Reinforcement Strategies
March 08, 2023 12:06 - 39 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this installment of Canine High Jinks, we discuss the power of better reinforcement strategies and the seminar by the same name with Liz Randall and Rachel Downs. You can sign up for their session in Oregon in April 2023 here: https://www.corralcreekdogsportcenter.com/specialevents This seminar is appropriate for dogs of all ages and abilities. It is geared towards handlers with some experience in agility or those who want to get nerdy about dog training!
Episode 46: Learning About Better Reinforcement Strategies
March 08, 2023 12:06 - 39 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this installment of Canine High Jinks, we discuss the power of better reinforcement strategies and the seminar by the same name with Liz Randall and Rachel Downs. You can sign up for their session in Oregon in April 2023 here: https://www.corralcreekdogsportcenter.com/specialevents This seminar is appropriate for dogs of all ages and abilities. It is geared towards handlers with some experience in agility or those who want to get nerdy about dog training!
Episode 45: Learning About Training Off Breed Dogs
February 22, 2023 12:17 - 37 minutes - 25.2 MBAre there only certain breeds that can be successful in agility? It is a fair question and one that MANY people have wondered about, your hosts included. We ask someone uniquely qualified to answer, someone who has never owned a border collie nor a sheltie, yet has represented her country in all three size categories. Tune in to learn more about what is really means to train the dog in front of you. Want to train with someone who can appreciate your dog for who they are and not who you want...
Episode 44: Learning About Training in Multiple Sports
February 10, 2023 12:03 - 25 minutes - 17 MBHave you ever thought about trying a second dog sport but worried that the skills and training would be at odds? Then this episode is for you! Kirstin O’Neill joins us for this episode to talk about the multiple sports that she trains and competes with her dogs in. Learn about what skills are handy in multiple sports and what skills don’t mix. Thanks to listener Rebecca P. for the topic suggestion! WARNING: This episode also features a house full of bored dogs looking to entertain themse...
Learning About Training in Multiple Sports
February 10, 2023 12:03 - 25 minutes - 17 MBHave you ever thought about trying a second dog sport but worried that the skills and training would be at odds? Then this episode is for you! Kirstin O’Neill joins us for this episode to talk about the multiple sports that she trains and competes with her dogs in. Learn about what skills are handy in multiple sports and what skills don’t mix. Thanks to listener Rebecca P. for the topic suggestion! WARNING: This episode also features a house full of bored dogs looking to entertain themse...
Episode 43: Learning About Starting a Dog Sport Facility
January 25, 2023 14:25 - 53 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode Whitney talks to Elissa about the multi-year journey that led her to being on the cusp of opening a dog sport facility. We talk about all the different iterations of the idea that we explored together and separately and the lessons learned along the way. This is must listen for anyone who has been dreaming of starting a sport facility of their own. If you want to find out more about Corral Creek Dog Sport Center, visit their website at www.corralcreekdogsportcenter.com or fi...
Episode 42: Learning About AWC with Michaela Krohn
December 14, 2022 15:05 - 1 hour - 50 MBIn this episode, we talk with Agility World Championship Team USA member Michaela Krohn about her experiences prepping for and competing at the Agility World Championship that was held in Austria this year. Michaela lives in Alaska and has competed with several different breeds, and was a first time world team member. After we discussed the AWC, we talked with Michaela about goal setting and how she'll be looking forward in her training and competition. If you enjoy this episode, be sure ...
Episode 41: Learning About the West Coast Open
November 09, 2022 13:39 - 56 minutes - 42.2 MBJust in time for the UKI US Open, in this episode we talk about our experience attending the inaugural UKI West Coast Open in Paso Robles California! At this big National event, we learned some good lessons and had a lot of fun, and one of had some great success on paper! Listen in to hear more about the event, our experience, how we did, AND....what our plans are for the podcast moving forward. If you like this episode, we hope you'll rate, review, subscribe and SHARE! And visit our w...
Episode 40: Learning About Comparison
September 14, 2022 13:40 - 40 minutes - 31.2 MBIn today’s episode, Elissa and Whitney dive in to comparison. It’s said that comparison is the thief of joy - but does it have to be? Listen in as we discuss this topic to help you leave comparison at the door when it’s not helpful, and use it when it is!
Episode 39: Learning About Getting the Most Out of Seminars
August 31, 2022 11:21 - 19 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode, Elissa and Whitney talk about attending dog sports seminars, including how to know if you should attend, and how to maximize your time and dollars if you attend them. If you want a few more tips to prepare for seminars, we’d suggest listening to our episode about traveling, which is Episode 13! If you enjoyed this episode, please pass it on for others to learn from, and be sure to follow us for more ways to have fun with your dog!
Episode 38: Learning About Rehoming a Dog
August 17, 2022 12:35 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn today’s episode, we tackle the tough topic of rehoming dogs. When it happens, why it happens, how a trainer can help you decide on the appropriate action for your situation, and more. Joined by Liz Randall of Devoted to Dog LLC, we take a dive into this tough topic with sympathy and understanding. Listen in for more. And if you like it, give it a share? If you’re looking for a trainer, Liz can be reached via email at [email protected]
Episode 37: Conquering Motion Sickness
August 03, 2022 04:39 - 42 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Chicory Eddy, DVM, about motion sickness: what it is, how you can know if your puppy has it, and what you can do to work through it. We talk about the medication side of treatment as well as the behavioral side of the story, and it's chalk full of great information to help you through this challenge with your puppy or dog. If you find this episode helpful, we hope you'll share it far and wide, and subscribe so that you never miss a future episode! Find o...
Episode 36: Learning About Toy Skills with Shade Whitesel
July 20, 2022 14:54 - 49 minutes - 30.9 MBIn today's episode with repeat guest, Shade Whitesel, we talk all about toy skills for our sport dogs! Shade is well know for her excellent toy skills and teaches seminars across the country to help handlers clean up their mechanics and reduce frustration in their dogs. In this episode, we talk about what good toy skills looks like, why they're important, and some of the mistakes people often make. If you like this episode, please follow us for more - and don't forget to rate, review, and ...
Episode 35: Learning About Rally
June 29, 2022 16:01 - 54 minutes - 34.9 MBIn today's episode, we're talking with Ayoka Bubar to discuss the low-impact, high fun dog sport of rally obedience. Ayoka is a CPDT - KA and an approved Canadian Association of Rally Obedience (CARO) Judge. She has been a dog training instructor since 2008, training and showing in a variety of performance venues including agility, tracking, herding, rally obedience and conformation. Her wide variety of sport involvement has helped her understand the way breaking things down and seeking cl...
Episode 34: Learning About Barn Hunt
June 15, 2022 13:25 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBIn today's episode, we chat with Nancy Griffith of Valley Dog Sports about the fast-growing canine sport of Barn Hunt! A long-time competitor and co-owner of Valley Dog Sports, Nancy shares with us all about how barn hunt works, what the dogs need to know, how to prepare to play the game, and more. If you're interested in learning more about Barn Hunt, you can visit www.barnhunt.com, the US sanctioning organization for the sport. If you're located within the Pacific Northwest and want to...
Episode 33: Learning About CHJ's Puppy Papers
June 01, 2022 04:36 - 14 minutes - 9.45 MBIn today's episode, we have repeat guest, Rachel Downs of Strategic Dog Sports with us to discuss Canine High Jinks' first online class, the Puppy Papers! We talk about what the program entails, and the concepts we'll be using to raise Elissa's new border collie puppy, Leo. If you're interested in joining the Puppy Papers, visit our website at www.caninehighjinks.com. Keep in mind that Early Bird registration is discounted, so hurry and get your spot today! Don't forget to rate, review a...
Episode 32: Learning About Jreed and his Mongrol Hoard
May 23, 2022 14:48 - 57 minutes - 38.3 MBIn today's episode, we talk with Jordan Reed, more commonly known as Jreed and his Mongrol Hoard. Jordan, along with his terriers, is a well-known rat wrangler and dispatcher of rat pests on farms across the country. With a background in both hunting and farming, and a sheep shearer by trade, Jordan trains his terriers to hunt rats, and takes his passion on the road to many farms that are overrun with them. A sporting but dangerous task, Jordan works hard to help his dogs be safe while car...
Learning About Jreed and his Mongrol Hoard
May 18, 2022 13:11 - 57 minutes - 38.3 MBIn today's episode, we talk with Jordan Reed, more commonly known as Jreed and his Mongrol Hoard. Jordan, along with his terriers, is a well-known rat wrangler and dispatcher of rat pests on farms across the country. With a background in both hunting and farming, and a sheep shearer by trade, Jordan trains his terriers to hunt rats, and takes his passion on the road to many farms that are overrun with them. A sporting but dangerous task, Jordan works hard to help his dogs be safe while car...
Episode 31: Learning About Competition Obedience with Hannah Branigan
May 04, 2022 13:40 - 52 minutes - 33.2 MBIn today's episode, hosts Elissa Looney and Whitney Taylor talk all things obedience with Hannah Branigan, host of the podcast Drinking From the Toilet, and owner of Wonderpups Training. We get into what obedience looks like, the types of behaviors you and your dog must know, and some of the common mistakes people make in their training. About Hannah: Hannah is a long-time dog training instructor with an impressive resume. Her podcast, Drinking From the Toilet is a must-listen, weekly podc...
Episode 30: Learning About Contagious Diseases
April 20, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 37.6 MBIn today's episode of Canine High Jinks, we talk with Dr. Lora Abbott, DVM, about communicable diseases AND how to prevent them. She even provided us with a great resource in the form of an online map showing regions of common diseases. You can find that here. We hope you enjoy this episode, even if it makes you cringe a bit - but knowing this information can help you keep your dogs healthy and safe - so they can have more fun! About our Guest: Lora is from Connecticut and grew up loving...
Episode 29: Learning about Conformation
April 06, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this fun episode, Elissa and Whitney are talking about conformation with Jennifer Sider, a long time competitor and breeder of rat terriers who is located in southern Ontario, Canada. We talk about what Conformation is all about, what these shows look like, what the dogs and handlers need to know, and more! About Jennifer: Jennifer has been involved in the dog world for over 25 years. Breeds she has owned in the past include an American Pit Bull Terrier, a South African Boerboel and a C...
Episode 28: Learning about Stimulus Control with Rachel Downs
March 23, 2022 13:34 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, we talk with Rachel Downs of Strategic Dog Sports about Stimulus Control! We talk about what it is and why it should matter to your journey with your dog - no matter which sport you’re wanting to pursue. Rachel Downs is a professional dog trainer with a history in behavior training and a large client base in agility training. Based near Dallas, Texas, Rachel is a multi-time national agility champion in USDAA and member of the IFCS US World Team with her border collie, Glory...
Episode 27: Learning About Protection Sports with Shade Whitesel
March 09, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, we spent time learning about Protection Sports with Shade Whitesel. An excellent trainer and avid participant in Schutzhund and AKC obedience, Shade has been dabbling in dog training since she was a young girl, and worked many jobs to gain experience in the field, including as a kennel manager, a veterinary technician, and groomer, as well as taking continuing education courses. In 1994, Shade moved to a full time dog training career, teaching handlers how to play with their...
Episode 26: Learning About Canine Fitness with Bobbie Lyons, CCFT, KPA CT
February 23, 2022 15:28 - 59 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode with Bobbie Lyons of Pawsitive Performance, we explore Canine Fitness. What is it? What is it not? And how can you get started with your dog? Our guest is Bobbie Lyons, CCFT, KPA CT, owner of Pawsitive Performance and Founder of Bobbie Lyons Canine Campus. Bobbie teaches dog training, fitness training and trick training across the globe, and has completed the certification program for Canine Fitness through the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. She is also a Faculty Memb...
Episode 25: Learning About Herding with MacRae Sheepdogs
February 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBToday's episode is all about sheep herding, and we're talking about this sport with two legends - Patricia and Alasdair MacRae of MacRae Sheepdogs. We talk about how herding started, what it looks like in real life on the farms of Scotland, and what US trials are all about. More about Patricia and Alasdair: Alasdair has been around border collies for nearly his whole life, growing up on a farm in Scotland. Alasdair’s time with his dogs has included trick training, true herding as a sheph...
Episode 24: Learning about Disc Dog!
January 26, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 39.7 MBThis episode is all about playing disc dog! In this interview with Sara Brueske, we talk about how to get started in the sport and what competitions look like. Guest Sara Brueske (she/her) has been training dogs since she was a young child, and has experienced a large variety of breeds and sports during that time. After graduating as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner in 2011, she jumped into the professional dog training world. She began teaching group classes and private le...
Episode 23: Learning About Engaging with Your Dogs with Toys
November 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBThis week we're talking with Planet Blue Dog's co-owner, Anne-Lise Stannard. Planet Blue Dog offers a unique variety of quality dog products for training and enriching the lives of dogs. They carefully choose and test their products with our own pets and foster. Their high value treats and motivational toys are used by canine handlers and competitors around the country. Most of these products come from small manufacturers and are made in the USA! As a small, family business, they truly car...
Episode 22: Reflecting on 2021 with CHJ
November 10, 2021 14:55 - 23 minutes - 20.3 MBIn today's episode, we're looking back at what we've learned from our year with Canine High Jinks, including our biggest takeaways and what we're looking forward to in the future!
Episode 21: Learning About Trick Training
October 27, 2021 19:29 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode, we're talking about trick training with our dogs. What is it, why is it important, and how can you get started? If you want to look into some trick training titling programs, check out these organizations for more: AKC Trick Dog: https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/ Do More with your Dog Trick Dog Title: https://domorewithyourdog.com/DogTricks/product/trick-dog-title-ntd-itd-atd-etd/ Listen in, and then share with us what tricks your dog knows!
Episode 20: Learning About K9 Nose Work Part 2
October 13, 2021 13:53 - 29 minutes - 24.9 MBIn a continuation of last week's episode, we're finishing our discussion with one of the leading K9 Nose Work experts, Kristina Leipzig, about the growing sport of K9 Nose Work! This sport is a less training-intensive option for working with your dogs, and the competitions are set up nicely for those dogs that might be more reactive and less able to work in more complex environments like agility or flyball. Today we're focusing on what dogs tend to excel in the sport, what training mistakes...
Episode 19: Learning about K-9 Nose Work with Kristina Leipzig, Part 1
October 06, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week we're talking to one of the leading K9 Nose Work experts, Kristina Leipzig, about this growing sport! This sport is a less training-intensive option for working with your dogs, and the competitions are set up nicely for those dogs that might be more reactive and less able to work in more complex environments like agility or flyball. Listen in to hear more about what this sport is and how you can get started. Part 1 starts now! We talked through some of the sanctioning bodies w...
Episode 18: Learning About Online Dog Training Classes with Denise Fenzi
September 22, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBWe’re here this week with Denise Fenzi, a dog trainer, author, and the founder of Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, which is an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using only the most current and progressive training methods. Denise has titled dogs in obedience, tracking, schutzhund, mondioring, herding, conformation, and agility. She has two AKC obedience champions, perfect scores in both schutzhund and Mondio ringsport obedience, and is well kno...
Episode 17: Learning About Behavioral Wellness with Sarah Stremming
September 08, 2021 14:01 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThis special episode includes an interview with the Cognitive Canine's Sarah Stremming, and we talked with Sarah about her philosophy regarding behavioral wellness in our dogs. The four steps include Exercise, Enrichment, Nutrition and Communication. Sarah Stremming is a dog trainer, dog agility and obedience competitor, and dog behavior consultant. She travels the globe helping dogs and handlers understand each other better. Her credentials include a bachelors of science degree in psycho...
Episode 16: Learning About Breeding a Litter of Puppies
August 25, 2021 16:50 - 57 minutes - 38.1 MBToday we're talking about one of our favorite topics: puppies! Elissa recently had a litter of rat terrier puppies, and now that they've headed home, we're reflecting on the process and experience that she had. As a first time breeder, Elissa isn't an expert breeder - but she can certainly share what her experience was like. We discussed many topics, resources, and just for fun items, so check out these resources below: Some inspiration for producing a healthy of puppies came in part from ...