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In conversation with Nigel Watkins - No Holds Barred

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 11, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This is a very frank interview! Someone said to me that they have heard all the Churchmount interviews on soundcloud and that this one is by far the best. This one is where the world renowned Nigel Watkins is talking sheepdogs. Nigel is true to form with no holds barred! Nigel tells me about ho...

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In conversation with Aled Owen - Foot & Mouth and discontinued trials

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
I know that I don’t need to remind you of the gravity of the situation we are facing at present with this virus. However, I think that as sheepdog enthusiasts, we are very lucky in that at least we can escape from the news into our own dog world for a while. Back in 1999, I remember being at th...

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In conversation with Con McGarry - renowned Irish handler

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
I am fortunate in that I often find myself in conversation with Con McGarry. Last year we traveled together to the European Nursery Championship in Holland. We were due to travel again to it this year but of course, Covid19 changed all our plans. That said, I did get to travel with Con and two o...

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In conversation with Dr Viola Hebeler - A veterinary surgeon’s approach to sheepdog training

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
What trails does a veterinary surgeon look for in a sheepdog? I first met Dr Viola Hebeler back in 2015 and the European Nursery Championship. I was attracted to her dog’s way of working and got to see him run again in the final there. Viola works as a veterinary surgeon yet finds time to train...

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In conversation with Erik Holmgaard - Insights from a world class handler

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Erik is a world class handler but he is the kind of trainer who adjusts his training and thinking to whatever dog he is working with. Erik also shares his knowledge and experience, by giving lessons to handlers at his training centre in Denmark and also doing a number of clinics internationally ...

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In conversation with Ian O'Carroll - Glan Y Gors Sheepdogs

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
I was on my way to the ISDS directors meeting and I called to collect my dog Bruce from Ian. Ian stands sheepdogs for stud at his kennels. He keeps Serge Van Der Zweep's Gary and James McGee's Sid /Seth and people bring their border collie female bitches to be mated to these champion trial dogs....

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In conversation with James McGee - Talking focus, staying inside the boundaries and hitting the goal in sheepdog training

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Like alot of people, I know that James is a top handler. I know that he has won an International Supreme and a World Trial. What i didn’t know is that he won the second National that he ever ran in and then went on to come 2nd to Neil McVicar and Spot in the 2005 International. I didn’t know tha...

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In conversation with John McCullough - Gill Hall

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
I asked John if our course this year would be as good as England was last year. John said why don't you come up and have a look and see what you think. So that's what I did over Christmas. While I was there I asked John for a few of his thoughts. Support the Show.

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In conversation with Mirjam Lettner - Austrian sheepdog handler

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
In this interview Mirjam talks about how she got started in sheepdogs. To my surprise, I discovered that she was a city girl growing up. She had no exposure to livestock and didn’t even own her first dog until she was 24. Mirjam describes what it was like to start out as an Austrian sheepdog han...

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In conversation with Neil Gillon - Trial cancellations & Brexit

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
One Man and His Dog and the impact of Brexit on farming. Neil Gillon’s Hill Trial had to be cancelled this year because a mist came down on the hill making visibility impossible, but as we say in Ireland, “its an ill wind that doesn’t blow some good”. The fact that the Hill Trial was postponed ...

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In conversation with Alastair MacRae - The MacRae Way

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
What does it take to achieve success in sheepdog training and competitions? I was lucky enough to talk to Alastair Mac Rae about qualities in successful dogs and the mindset and ambition of a top handler. The plan was to make a 15-minute interview. however, the conversation broadened a bit and ...

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In conversation with Serge Van Der Sweep - Preparing for the World Sheepdog Trial

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
In this interview I asked Serge Van Der Zweep to give me some insight into how he got started. He discusses which handlers influenced him the most, what advice would he give an open handler and how he prepares for a World Sheepdog Trial Final. Serge is one of those handlers who are not dependen...

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In conversation with Sue Main - Author and international sheepdog trial judge

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
In this interview Sue shares some advice and tips for successful sheepdog trial judging with me before a judging assignment. Sue has been involved in sheepdogs for over 30 years and has judged in sheepdog trials nationally and internationally. Sue was also very instrumental in the formation of ...

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In conversation with Toddy Lambe - World Sheepdog Trial finalist

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Toddy Lambe represents everything that is good about working dog trialling. Toddy has won the International Sheepdog Trial Supreme and a couple of National Sheepdog Trials to date. Toddy is not farming on big runs of ground or with big numbers of sheep. So he is all the more example of what can ...

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In conversation with Tony Rofe - Round pen expert

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
I first met sheepdog trainer and handler, Mr. Tony Rofe, when we traveled together on a trip to the European Nursery Championship in Holland. The ENC is a sheepdog trial where Border Collies from all over Europe, the UK and Ireland can go to compete. In this interview, Tony tells us of the benef...

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In conversation with Michael Longton - 4th generation sheepdog handler

Churchmount Working Sheepdogs - September 01, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Michael comes from a very famous family that have been sheepdog trialing at the top levels for decades going back to before the war. Michael began handling dogs at the age of 12 and by the age of 24 had secured winning his first English National. Michael has gone on to compete in 4 International...

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Dog Etiquette In Public & At Home w/ Drayton Michaels, CTC

Good Dog Nation - May 05, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes
Do you have a dog that jumps on visitors, freaks out when the doorbell rings, and doesn't behave when you leave the house? Join Drayton and Kim as they discuss dog etiquette. The secret is dog etiquette isn't all about the dog, it's about people. Dog owners, dog lovers and anyone who encounters ...

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Dog Play for Adolescent & Adult Dogs w/ Drayton Michaels, CTC

Good Dog Nation - April 28, 2020 23:00 - 31 minutes
What is dog play and why is it important? In a followup to his article, "Dog Play & Prediction Error," Drayton Michaels, CTC, talks about shaping dog play and the need for getting your dog into regular, supervised play with doggie friends. It's not just us humans that need friends and benefit fr...

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Little Dogs with the Little Dog Guru, Drayton Michaels, CTC

Good Dog Nation - April 21, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes
Little dogs have special needs and are more prone to fear, stress and reactivity. Take a deep dive into all things small this week with Drayton Michaels, CTC, as he discusses the needs of little dogs. From the proper ways to approach and pick up a small dog to how to counter condition using a do...

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Understanding How Behavior Works w/ Drayton Michaels, CTC

Good Dog Nation - April 14, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes
Behavior is something all humans do and all humans require from dogs in order for us to live with less stress. Delve into understanding behavior from the dog's perspective, as well as from the human side of the equation with Drayton Michaels, CTC. This episode discusses associative learning and ...

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General Impulse Control & Stress Reduction for All Dogs w/ Drayton Michaels, CTC

Good Dog Nation - April 07, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes
Do you have a stress reduction plan for your dog? In this episode of Good Dog Pro, Drayton and Kim discuss how to make every day less stressful for you and your dog. Learn why your dog should be on a schedule, how to use chewing and food dispensing toys as stress busters, the role of counter con...

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A Sound Beginning - Using Music Therapy with Shelter & Rescue Dogs

Good Dog Nation - November 19, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes
A Sound Beginning is a fourteen day program designed to make it easy for anyone to prevent mistakes and create a positive start from the first day you bring your new dog home. This unique program reduces and eliminates the stress that is part of transition period for an adopted dog to acclimate ...

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Puppies, Puppies, Puppies!

Good Dog Nation - November 12, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes
Puppies are cute and cuddly, but they're a lot of work. Puppy expert, Gila Kurtz, talks to Kim about how to get ready for a puppy and what to do in the first week to help your new furry family member acclimate to its new home. From how to pick a puppy to what to have in your house before you bri...

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Tails From Alaska: Canine nose work, shelter dogs, and building a successful reward based dog training business

Good Dog Nation - November 05, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes
Metis Riley, CPDT-KA, discusses her personal growth from a dog walker to a reward based dog trainer in Alaska. She talks about the success of partnering with a local vet and a veterinary behaviorist, when to use these resources, and what it has done for her business. Reactivity is her focus, wor...

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Agility For All Dogs, Including Ones With Behavior Problems

Good Dog Nation - October 29, 2019 21:00 - 36 minutes
Heather Adams, KPA CTP, CBATI, talks about the sport of agility and how it can help dogs learn to focus, as well as gain self-control and confidence, while providing a fun outlet for dog/owner teams. Whether you use agility for fun or join the competitive side of the sport, it offers huge benefi...

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When to Use a Veterinary Behaviorist, The "Psychiatrist" of the Dog World

Good Dog Nation - October 22, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes
Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CABC, Boarded Veterinary Behaviorist talks about the role a vet behaviorist plays in dealing with aggression and extreme fear in dogs. One of only 84 vet behaviorists in North America, Dr. Pike is a specialist in behavior medicine, who is essentially the "psychiat...

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Holiday Safety with Kids and Dogs

Good Dog Nation - October 15, 2019 18:00 - 37 minutes
Cathy Reisfeld joins Kim and Michelle to discuss how to plan a safe holiday season with your kids and dog. She discusses safety plans and dog management during Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's. Get great tips and tricks for how to manage your pups during the holiday s...

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Animal Assisted Therapy for Cardiovascular Conditions

Good Dog Nation - October 08, 2019 20:00 - 33 minutes
Dr. Susan Smyth, Director of the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute joins Kim and Michelle to discuss the therapy dog program being used to rehabilitate heart and stroke patients. Michelle trained both of Susan's dogs, Carmine and Saleh, that work at the hospital three days a week. Carmine is one o...

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Lifesaving Dogs: Water Rescue with the Dogs of the Italian School of Water Rescue Dogs & The American Academy of Canine Water Rescue

Good Dog Nation - October 01, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes
Maria Gray, with her Newfoundland, is the only American dog team certified by the Italian School of Water Rescue Dogs (SICS). In Italy, there are over 300 dog/handler teams that are certified to patrol the beaches there and work together with the Italian Cost Guard and Fire Departments. Maria ha...

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Good Dog Nation - Introduction

Good Dog Nation - October 01, 2019 00:00 - 14 minutes
Good Dog Nation premieres by introducing co-hosts, Michelle McCarthy, CDBC, CTAC, of K9HomeSchooling.com and Kim Meritt, co-founder of GoodDogInABox.com and GoodDogPro.com. Kim and Michelle describe the weekly, one hour format, with the first thirty minutes focused on the dog owner/lover or some...

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