The Dog Talk Podcast
My name is Ralf Weber, and I am a TWC Certified Professional Dog Trainer. I have 18 years of experience working with dogs. This is my dog training podcast ‘Dog Talk’ on anything dog-related. I am the author of the dog book ‘If Your Dog Could Talk – Understand Your Dog Like Never Before.’ I am also a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.
Each episode focuses on a dog-related or training-related topic. Our dog training podcast ‘Dog Talk by Happy Dog Training’ is available on all major podcasting platforms. You can subscribe anywhere you like to listen. In addition to audio, most episodes are also available in video format. Also, most episodes have show notes with links to studies, book recommendations, etc. We hope you enjoy listening!
If you want to contact us with questions or comments, or are ready to get help with your own dog(s), please use our dog training contact form to get in touch with us.
40. The Process of Teaching Dogs
In this episode, we discuss the different phases of teaching dogs new skills. We review acquisition, fluency, discrimination, generalization and maintenance. Further, we review two often ignored aspects of the learning process. First, the difference between observable progress and internal progress.
Playtime: 27 min 04 sec
39. Taking Your Dog To The Vet
In this episode, we are discussing taking your dog to the vet. Taking your dog to the vet can be scary for your furry family member. It’s an unfamiliar place with many different animal smells. Your dog can sense the discomfort of other dogs already there.
Playtime: 21 min 53 sec
38. Dog Training Models
In this episode, we discuss dog training models. Generally, models are simplified views of reality to focus on the most important aspects to reduce complexity. As a result, all models are incomplete by nature. Models can be essential and valuable but never encompass all aspects and have gaps by definition.
Playtime: 26 min 23 sec
37. Dogs and Rattlesnakes with Carl Person
In this episode, I speak with biologist Carl Person. Carl is the founder of Animalia Herpetofauna, Inc.—one of the country’s top rattlesnake avoidance training companies. Carl and his team have trained all my dogs to avoid rattlesnakes, and Animalia Herpetofauna is where I send all my clients for rattlesnake avoidance training. You will enjoy this conversation.
Playtime: 01 hrs 03 min 26 sec
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