Paws & Reward Podcast
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsJoin Marissa Martino, certified dog behavior consultant (CDBC, CTC), of Paws and Reward on her podcast where she stops and reflects on behavior change, dog training, the human-canine bond, and the relationships with our loved ones!
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Ep 77: The Antidote to Empathetic Distress with Jessica Dolce
April 16, 2024 16:36 - 1 hour - 68 MBIn episode 77, Marissa Martino interviews Jessica Dolce about a very important topic in our profession, compassion fatigue, or what we're now calling it - empathetic distress. We explore what empathetic distress is, why it is common to experience as a caregiver, and what to do to avoid burnout. This episode is for anyone who cares and feels a lot and takes care of animals (and their people), whether you're a dog trainer, animal welfare professional, or a devoted pet parent. Jessica Dol...
Ep 76: The Art and Neuroscience of Puppy Socialization with Dr. Kathy Murphy
April 01, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 59.2 MBIn episode 76, Marissa Martino interviews Dr. Kathy Murphy on the art and neuroscience of puppy socialization. Dr. Murphy explores some common myths about puppy socialization, explains what is happening from a neuroscience perspective, why that matters to us (and the puppies), and how to support our puppies during this critical time. It's a MUST listen! Get ready for some mindset shifts. Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. Dr Murph...
Ep 75: Embracing your Dog as your Mirror with Annika McDade
March 17, 2024 22:21 - 45 minutes - 52 MBIn episode 75, Marissa Martino interviews Annika McDade to discuss the healing power of our canine relationships. Both Annika and Marissa have a passion for encouraging pet parents to see their relationship with their dogs as an opportunity for personal development. They get vulnerable during this episode and share how their dogs have presented growth opportunities in not-so-ideal ways. They present innovative thoughts about incorporating this work into the training process and encourage lis...
Ep 74: Supporting Frustrated Shelter Dogs with Tom Candy
February 26, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes - 62.8 MBIn episode 74, Marissa Martino interviews Tom Candy about shelter dogs that experience frustration. They discuss the 3 R's - Risk assessment, Reduce (management strategies), and Resolve (behavior modification and teaching skills). Tom provides examples of interventions that he and his team implement to reduce a dog's stress level in the shelter environment. A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom to undertake a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in bio-veterinary science and a M...
Ep 73: Stranger-directed Aggression with Lisa Mullinax
February 12, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIn episode 73, Marissa Martino interviews Lisa Mullinax to discuss stranger-directed aggression. Lisa defines the difference between reactivity and aggression. She talks about the reasons why these cases are high stakes and how to support both the dog and the client. Lisa also shares how she builds custom behavior plans for ultimate success. Lisa Mullinax is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She utilizes positive rein...
Ep 72: Building Successful Training Plans with Allie Bender
January 29, 2024 13:00 - 50 minutes - 54.3 MBIn episode 72, Marissa Martino interviews Allie Bender of Pet Harmony to discuss the nuanced skill of building successful training plans for our clients and their beloved dogs. During this episode, they discuss why sustainable training plans are so important, the common mistakes most trainers make, and how to collaborate with the client for additional success. Allie Bender, CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA is the founder and co-owner of Pet Harmony Animal Behavior & Training, co-author of Canine Enrich...
Ep 71: The Nuts and Bolts of Cooperative Care with Dr. Sophie Liu
January 15, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBIn episode 71, Marissa Martino interviews Dr. Sophie Liu about cooperative care, a process offering choice and agency to our animals when it comes to training for husbandry procedures. Marissa and Dr. Liu met through a mutual client who needed support for her dog in a veterinary setting. During this episode, they break down the training process as best they can so the listeners can imagine how to try this at home. They discuss how and why they make certain training decisions along the way in...
Ep 70: The Highly Sensitive Pet Parent with Brooke Nielsen
January 04, 2024 18:54 - 49 minutes - 55.3 MBIn episode 70, Marissa Martino connects with Brooke Nielson, a licensed therapist, writer, speaker, and teacher on the topic of Highly Sensitive People, and in this case, Highly Sensitive Pet Parents. Brooke explains what the Highly Sensitive Person is, the research behind the term, and the characteristics that people may embody if they identify this way. They also discuss how this may impact your relationship with your dogs (and others) in both positive and challenging ways. Brooke's goal i...
Ep 69: The Balance Between Welfare and Training with Sarah Stremming
December 18, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 46 MBIn episode 69, Marissa Martino interviews her dear friend, Sarah Stremming of the Cognitive Canine on the topic of balancing welfare and training for our dogs. Spoiler alert, Sarah feels strongly that both meeting your dog's needs and teaching them high-level training skills are equally as important. Sarah discusses how teaching these skills can increase both the dog's and the pet parent's welfare - making that a win-win for everyone!
Ep 68: Joyful Recalls with Jenni Pfafman
December 04, 2023 15:26 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn episode 68, Marissa Martino interviews Jenni Pfafman, a certified behavior consultant, on how she teaches her clients to have a joyful, rock-solid recall. Jenni lives in Crested Butte, Colorado, where almost every pet parent is active on trails and wants off-leash reliability and a whiplash recall. This episode covers the many concepts Jenni teaches her clients so they view the world through their dog's perspective to set everyone up for training success. They also dive into the many exer...
Ep 67: Mood Matters with Karin Pienaar
July 13, 2023 16:17 - 54 minutes - 42.4 MBIn episode 67, Marissa Martino interviews Karin Pienaar, of the The Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE). During the episode, Marissa asks Karin about her new book, Mood Matters: MHERA: An Innovative Assessment Approach to Animal Emotionality in the Treatment of Behaviour Problems. Karin defines emotions and the 7 emotional systems. Karin shares her framework, MHERA, which is an acronym that stands for: Mood State, Hedonic Budget, Emotional, and Reinforcement Assessments. Karin has bee...
Ep 65: Listen, then Train with Kathy Sdao
May 29, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 53.5 MBIn episode 65, Marissa Martino and Kathy Sdao talk about a necessary topic for pet parents and pet professionals: listening. Some questions that are addressed during the episode include: What are the three levels of listening? Why is silence so important? How could our own best intentions be getting in the way of truly listening? When should we educate -vs- empathize? Can we do both? Kathy Sdao, she/her, is the owner of Bright Spot Dog Training in Tacoma, WA. She is one of the or...
Ep 64: Resolving Conflicts Between Dogs and Cats
May 15, 2023 21:01 - 51 minutes - 46.5 MBIn episode 64, Marissa Martino speaks with Naomi Rotenberg about resolving conflicts between your dog and cat. Some questions that are addressed during the episode include What expectations do we have for our pets that may or may not be realistic? How can we adjust our expectations? Does the environment factor into behavior issues? Can we find solutions for a more harmonious household How can we address all of our pet’s needs without drastically changing our homes and lives? Naomi ...
Ep 63: Assessing Canine Risk with Lisa Mullinax
May 08, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 47.1 MBIn episode 63, Marissa and Lisa Mullinax discuss their risk assessment methods both for animal shelters and their private practices. Determining whether a dog will be at risk of doing harm to another can be a difficult process and one that needs a compassionate, nuanced, and multi-tiered approach. Their risk assessment perspective gives them a comprehensive look at the dog’s environment and the many factors that can affect their behavior. Join them as they discuss the many factors they consi...
Ep 62: Exploring Grief with Belinda Breen
April 10, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 46 MBOn episode 62, Belinda Breen, a dog behavior professional currently earning her doctorate in clinical psychology, and Marissa Martino talk about an important topic: grief. It shows up in so many different ways in our relationships with our dogs and therefore it’s important that we shine a gentle light on it. Whether we are saying goodbye to a beloved pet, making a hard rehoming decision, or letting go of how we thought life would be with our dog, we discover there’s an abundance of grief ...
Ep 61: Building the Relationship You Want with Your Dog
April 03, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 34.2 MBIn episode 61 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, Marissa is joined by her clients and colleagues, Kelly Ferber, Tiffany Chen, and Jenni Pfafman, all of whom recently took my Reflective Relationship Program. A 3-month program where we explore ourselves through the relationship with our dogs. This program cultivates the necessary human end of the leash skills for successful training sessions, sustainable behavior change, and connected relationships. to help you build a better relationship with your...
Ep 60: Navigating Difficult Decisions: A Story about Rehoming with Tara Stillwell
March 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBListen to Marissa Martino chat with Tara Stillwell, a licensed family dog mediator about the challenging topic of rehoming a beloved pet. Tara was brave enough to come onto the podcast to discuss her recent rehoming experience with her dog, Eva. Marissa and Tara decided to discuss this topic on the podcast to shine some light and grace on the controversial topic of rehoming. The goal is to avoid the shame that we experience, or unfortunately, receive from others regarding the very painful an...
Ep 59: Compassionate Communication for Behavior Consultants with Lisa Mullinax
March 27, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 40.7 MBIn Ep 59, Lisa Mullinax and Marissa discuss compassionate communication and how to have hard conversations in the most empathetic and effective ways. What leads to these difficult topics? How can we be better listeners? And what can we do when we come up against our own ethical boundaries? They share stories from the shelter world as well as personal experiences while recognizing they, too, are still learning and growing.
Ep 58: The Fear Free Movement and Why it Matters for Your Dog with Tabitha Kucera
March 20, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 50.2 MBIn episode 58, Marissa chats with Tabitha Kucera, a registered veterinary technician and certified positive reinforcement behavior consultant about the Fear Free Movement. They discuss why keeping data about your pet's emotional experience is so important for their well-being and how you can do it accurately using the FAS (Fear, Anxiety, Stress) scale.
Ep 57: Exploring Canine Exercise with Liza Radar
December 05, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.2 MBIn episode 57 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, I speak with Liza Radar about their canine exercise framework and their unique approach toward exercise and physical enrichment. During the episode, Liza introduces their exercise framework. The framework includes four elements: 1) Physical Exercise, 2) Mental Exercise, 3) Low Intensity, and 4) High Intensity. We discuss the details of each element and how you can create an individualized canine exercise program for your dog.
Ep 56: Reactivity Set-Up Considerations
November 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBIn episode 56 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, join Marissa Martino and Sarah Stremming as they dive into the nuances behind the different scenarios for setting up training sessions for leash reactivity. Trainers and behavior consultants routinely use setups as part of their approach when treating reactivity, but the details and considerations are rarely discussed.
Ep 55: The Resilience Rainbow with Bobbie Bhambree-Wirkmaa
November 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIn episode 55 of the Paws and Reward Podcast, Marissa and Bobbie Bhambree-Wirkmaa, director of behavior services and a certified dog behavior consultant at Behavior Vets, discuss the Resilience Rainbow and cultivating resilience in our dogs. Resilience is the ability to adapt successfully to, or recover quickly from, stressful events, situations and conditions. What are the 7 domains of resilience conditioning and why are they important for our dogs to learn?
Ep 54: Attachment Styles and the Human-canine Bond with Grisha Stewart
October 24, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBOn episode 54 of the Paws and Reward Podcast, Marissa speaks with Grisha Stewart about attachment styles and the human-canine bond. Grisha is an author, international speaker, dog trainer, and online dog school facilitator based in Oregon. Grisha specializes in dog reactivity which led her to design and launch her book Behavior Adjustment Training, also known as B.A.T to help dog owners work on these issues in a more comprehensive and humane way. Recently, she's been working on B.A.T 3.0, fo...
Ep 53: Critical Thinking with Emily Strong
October 10, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 42 MBIn episode 53, Marissa speaks with Emily Strong about a necessary and possibly under-utilized skill for all behavior consultants to exercise and teach their clients- critical thinking. Critical thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Critical thinking is to be done objectively—meaning without influence from personal feelings, opinions, or biases—and focuses solely on factual information. How can we be sure we are thinking critical...
Ep 52: Cooperative Care with Laura Monaco Torelli
September 26, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBJoin Marissa Martino and Laura Monaco Torelli for a conversation about cooperative care. Laura has a ton of experience working with many different species, teaching and training them complex, difficult behaviors. I had the pleasure of working with her on cooperative care techniques with Sully as he aged. Her compassionate approach towards the dog and the caregiver is amazing. During this episode, we discuss what cooperative care looks like, how to support the dog, and how to support the care...
Ep 51: Building Community with Claire Goyer
September 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBJoin Marissa Martino and Claire Goyer for a conversation about building community. Claire works for Grisha Stewart's Amazing Online Academy, where she builds community and helps people shine. Working in the dog training profession can be isolating at times for a variety of reasons. It's critical to be able to develop a community to support yourself. If you're a trainer, hobbyist, or pet parent, this episode is a must to help you feel less alone in raising and caring for dogs and their people.
Ep 50: Eat, Pray, Dogs with Sarah Stremming
September 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBJoin Marissa Martino and Sarah Stremming to discuss Marissa's recent solo trip to Peru. They discuss what the street dogs of Peru taught Marissa about life, how both Sarah and Marissa are integrating these concepts, and their invitation to pet parents and trainers. Sneak peek: What is the gift and opportunity in allowing all behavior and emotions?
Ep 49: Building a Strong Relationship Between Your Dogs with Sarah Stremming
August 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIn episode 49, Sarah Stremming and I will be talking about the necessary strategies used to strengthen and maintain a healthy relationship between the dogs in your home. Some of the topics we discuss involve proactive management strategies to prevent inter-household aggression, ways to increase your observation skills, and training skills to teach your dogs to achieve harmony. Sarah Stemming is the owner of The Cognitive Canine and podcast host of Cog-Dog Radio.
Ep 48: Let's have TEA and CAKE with Andrew Hale
August 08, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBJoin me as I speak with Andrew Hale (Bsc, ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac), the owner, principal trainer and behaviorist at Train Positive in the UK, about emotional awareness and how that applies to dog training. Both animals and humans have individual emotional care needs. They both need validation, positive reinforcement, and permission to make mistakes. Working with dogs can show us how to be more emotionally available to others. Listen to the episode to learn more about what we can learn from d...
Ep 47: The Humane Hierarchy with Dr. Chris Pachel
August 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn episode 47, Dr. Chris Pachel and I will be talking about The Humane Hierarchy for both our dogs and their people. The Humane Hierarchy is a framework that trainers, behavior consultants, and veterinary behaviorists use when working with their clients. It's an ethical approach, inviting professionals to develop a behavior modification plan rooted in least intrusive, minimally aversive options. Since I love listening to Dr. Pachel explain this framework, I knew he’d be the perfect gues...
Ep 46: Pain and Behavior with Ursa Acree
July 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBI am so excited to announce the launch of season 3. The first episode starts with Ursa Acree! She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and Fear Free Certified Trainer. She is the Training Manager at Behavior Vets in Colorado where she works collaboratively with vet behaviorists and veterinarians specializing in pain. Together they treat the animal holistically addressing the animal’s emotional, physical, and behavioral needs. This is why she was the per...
Ep 45: A Tribute to Sully and a Lesson in Grief
May 13, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 20.8 MBJoin Marissa Martino in this bonus episode where she talks about her experience with grief as she says goodbye to her best friend of 13.5 years, Sully. This episode is a tribute to the lessons he taught her (even at the last moment) and their special relationship. Marissa hopes all pet parents will find solace and comfort through her words. Sharing our lives with dogs is such a beautiful gift and we can all agree that there isn't enough time.
Ep 44: The Many Hats a Dog Trainer Wears with Jenna Teti
May 02, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 40.3 MBIn Episode 44, Marissa is joined by her friend and colleague Jenna Teti of Think Smart Dog Training to discuss what their roles as dog trainers and behavior consultants entail. What does the title of “dog trainer” encompass? What’s expected of them and how can they meet those expectations? For pet parents, knowing what to expect from a good trainer and consultant is key to finding the right fit for you.
Ep 43: Inter-household Aggression with Michael Shikashio
April 18, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 46.5 MBIn episode 43 of the podcast, Marissa invites Michael Shikashio on the podcast to talk about inter-household aggression. During this episode, Michael defines what inter-household aggression is, what his favorite management strategies are, and what every pet parent that is experiencing this concern should know. They also discuss how they as behavior consultants determine risk in each case and how to support the pet parent through this challenging situation.
Ep 42: Muzzle Up with Amy Creaven
April 04, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 27 MBIn episode 42, Marissia is joined by Amy Creaven to discuss the importance of muzzle training for your dog. Amy Creaven is a recovering ICU nurse and has been a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner since 2010. Prior to COVID-19, she worked with all types of canine behavioral cases privately. Currently, she is a work-from-home mother of two non-fur children and one amazing furry sidekick the Marvelous Ms. Moya as well as a multitude of chickens. Amy also teaches positive reinforceme...
Ep 41: The Play Way and Thresholds with Dr. Amy Cook
March 21, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIn Episode 41, Marissa is joined by Dr. Amy Cook as they discuss the best ways to play with our dogs. As many listeners might know, Amy is the creator of the Play Way, a wonderful framework used to help pet parents drop in, connect, and play with their dogs. One might think they don’t need help learning how to play with their dog, but trust me, you most likely do!
Ep 40: Exploring Resentment with Dr. Jessica Higgins
March 07, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 36.3 MBIn Episode 40, Marissa is joined by Dr. Jessica Higgins, host of the Empowered Relationship Podcast. They will be discussing resentment in our relationships- both human and canine. Dr. Jessica Higgins holds two graduate degrees in psychology, two coaching certifications, and over 20 years of experience helping clients achieve successful results. She helps people navigate the terrain of long-lasting intimacy more skillfully and mindfully. Through her coaching and online course, clients transf...
Ep 39: Getting Through the Teenage Period with Lisa Mullinax
February 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIn episode 39 of the podcast, Marissa and Lisa Mullinax will be talking about how to get through the teenage period with our dogs. Adolescence can be hard on both the dog and the pet parent. Behavior can change quickly from snuggly puppy to energetic teen who loves to push the boundaries. Marissa and Lisa give advice about how to handle this challenging stage without creating a bigger problem for the future.
Ep 38: Rethinking Obedience with Ursa Acree
February 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn episode 38, Marissa is joined by Ursa Acree, a certified dog behavior consultant, to explore the topic of rethinking obedience: what are we really training for? Obedience is defined as compliance with an order or submission to another's authority. It’s important to remember that language can be very powerful. The words we choose have the ability to influence expectations regarding our dogs and their behavior. In this episode, Marissa and Ursa will be discussing why the word “obedience” ca...
Ep 38: Rethinking "Obedience" with Ursa Acree
February 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn episode 38, Marissa is joined by Ursa Acree, a certified dog behavior consultant, to explore the topic of rethinking obedience: what are we really training for? Obedience is defined as compliance with an order or submission to another's authority. It’s important to remember that language can be very powerful. The words we choose have the ability to influence expectations regarding our dogs and their behavior. In this episode, Marissa and Ursa will be discussing why the word “obedience” can...
Ep 37: Training Your Deaf Dog with Terrie Hayward
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 27.9 MBOn today’s episode, Marissa and Terrie Hayward talk about the training process for deaf dogs and dogs with hearing loss. Since Marissa is less experienced in this area, she thought Terrie would be the perfect person to speak to on this subject. Her book "A Deaf Dog Joins the Family" is an invauable resource and Marissa urges anyone with a deaf or hard of hearing dog to check it out!
Ep 36: Thank You for Barking with Kiki Yablon
January 10, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJoin Marissa Martino interview Kiki Yablon about barking! So many pet parents reach out to trainers and behavior consultants in hopes to reduce or even stop their dog’s barking behavior. And, let's face it, barking can be startling to our nervous systems, and according to us, it’s not a socially acceptable behavior, even though, well, they are dogs?! In this conversation, we tackle the reasons dogs bark and how to help them find other ways to communicate with us.
Ep 35: The Value of Neutral in Dog Training
December 27, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 58.1 MBJoin Marissa Martino as she interviews her client and dear friend, Liz, aka Titan’s mom. Marissa has been wanting to highlight clients on the podcast and Liz was the perfect choice! Liz shares her experience of the behavior modification process from her lens. They discuss how important our mindset is during this process, specifically, how important it is to celebrate neutral responses from our dogs instead of getting hung up on only looking for positive responses.
Ep 34: The Power of Relaxation with Dr. Chris Pachel
December 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBJoin Marissa Martino interview Dr. Chris Pachel as he shares the process and benefits of teaching relaxation to his canine clients. They start off the episode defining what relaxation is, discuss existing protocols, and why this is such a critical skill for the patients in his behavior practice. Dr. Pachel walks us through specific examples and how he integrates this exercise into the behavior modification plan for individual dogs. It’s a MUST listen!
Ep 33: Ditching Training Resolutions with Sarah Stremming
December 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJoin Marissa and Sarah Stremming of Cog-Dog Radio discuss why you should ditch your training resolutions. Wait - what?!?! Isn’t this a dog training podcast? Hear us out! We definitely want to encourage you to train with your dog(s). And, we also want to help you alleviate some of the pressure that a “new year, new you” attitude brings. In this episode, we talk about why resolutions quickly fail and what to do instead!
Ep 32: Building Canine Resilience with Dr. Patricia McConnell
November 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBOn episode 32 of the podcast, Marissa is thrilled to speak with one of her heroes, Dr. Patricia McConnell. She is not one that needs a formal introduction since she’s a household name when it comes to behavior and training, has written so many books Marissa has lost count, and has made such an innovative impact on our profession! Today we will be discussing how to build resilience in our dogs and ourselves.
Ep 31: What is a LIMA Being?
November 15, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIn Episode 31, Marissa is joined by her fellow colleagues and co-founders of LIMA Beings, Dr. Chris Pachel, Lynn Ungar, Barrie Finger, and Kathy Sdao. They discuss the drive behind their triggers and what hooks them. As we try to discover the things that make us reactive, we can learn to let things go. We react to situations in certain ways and because of those reactions we can become stuck. We can learn to accept that if/when we make mistakes, we can always stop, go back, and make edits.
Ep 30: Real Behavior Change for Reactive Dogs with Sarah Stremming
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBJoin Marissa as she speaks to Sarah Stremming about real behavior change. What are the steps toward achieving true change and how do you know you've been successful? When working with your dog on a challenging behavior, real change can feel impossible. With the right tools and support, the end goal becomes much more possible.
Ep 29: "All of It Belongs" and Embracing our Humanity with Christie Catan
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 51.5 MBIn episode 29, Christie Catan and Marissa Martino discuss how dogs help us embrace our humanity. They explore what it means to say “All of it Belongs” when life throws us curveballs, especially in training. When working with our dogs, feelings of frustration, impatience, or anger are normal. We tend to either push these feelings away or allow them to take over. How can we look at these feelings in a more productive way? Can we accept them and embrace the concept of belonging?
Ep 28: Imposter Syndrome with Sarah Stremming
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 53.6 MBIn episode 28, Sarah Stremming joins Marissa to discuss imposter syndrome and how it impacts all of us either as pet parents or dog training professionals. What can we do to combat this feeling of inadequacy and how can we help others overcome their doubts?