The Glasgow Dog Collective

Amie & I discuss why the problem in a behaviour case is never just 'the problem' and how the process is actually much wider. We discuss how we as trainers over simplify things vs how these tasks seem OTT from the owners perspective. Dipping into our time in the training field and more recently during our walk and trains, we discuss the threaded nature of these tasks growing what feels like arms and legs. As always, these are relaxed conversations that reflect our opinions during that episode which are subject to change.Find us on socials:@glasgowdogobedience@ayrshiredogobedience@gooddog.glasgow@glasgowherders@amietrainsdogs

Is it though?Lanette, Amie & I delve into the world of dog trainer to client education, examining pitfalls from paper to practise. Including a few confessions a long the way at our personal height of the Dunning Krueger effect and how we see this across the industry but learn from it. Alongside this we discuss the development of skillsets and how the world of social media is making this more accessible. As always, these are relaxed conversations that reflect our opinions during that episode which are subject to change.Find us on socials:@glasgowdogobedience@ayrshiredogobedience@gooddog.glasgow@glasgowherders@amietrainsdogs

Season 3, Episode 2Lanette & Lhanna discuss some of the hurdles that stop people making it to compete in the ring. From the signing up process, to learning opportunities to support, we discuss! As always, these are relaxed conversations that reflect our opinions during that episode which are subject to change.Find us on socials:@glasgowdogobedience@ayrshiredogobedience@gooddog.glasgow@glasgowherders

Season 3, Episode 1Lhanna, Lanette & Amie discuss the differences we have found since moving into teaching dog sports. Coming from being strictly pet dog trainers dealing with pet dog problems, we discuss the similarities, the things we enjoy and the things we don't necessarily miss in terms of our obedience club. We also discuss barriers that exists in both areas and how some are more easily overcame than others.As always, these are relaxed conversations that reflect our opinions during that episode which are subject to change.Find us on socials:@glasgowdogobedience@ayrshiredogobedience@gooddog.glasgow@glasgowherders@amietrainsdogs

Lhanna is joined by Lanette to discuss the constant demands placed on professionals within the industry by other professionals and often the most dastardly, ourselves! We discuss education, providers and how we feel that impacts our skillset, ability and professional expression as dog trainers.Socials:@glasgowherders@gooddog.glasgow@glasgowdogobedience

Lhanna is joined by Amie from Canine Pawtential to discuss what we suck at as trainers, why we suck at them and how we are getting better at them. We also delve into the difficulties around content creation, training styles and imposter syndrome. Find us on our socials at: @houseofherders@houseofherders_lhanna@houseofherders_gemma@canine.pawtential@caninepawtential_amie

With guest speaker Amie from Canine Pawtential, we delve into a myriad of experiences and learning curves we have learned from. Sometimes when behaviour issues arise we intentionally make our dogs world smaller, with the best intentions. As dog trainers, we discuss why this is something we think you should be wary of doing, and why it often causes more harm than good in the long run.Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcastSocials:@glasgowherders@amietrainsdogs

In another two part series, Gemma and I look at reactivity training and how it may not actually be as productive as you think it is. We discuss our personal and professional experiences, alongside things we have changed and now view differently. Delving into how we utilise stooge dogs, and how our consistent set ups can actually stall progress instead of progressing.Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcastOur socials as always: Lhanna: @glasgowherdersGemma @houseofherders_Gemma

Joined by Amie from Canine Pawtential in Ayrshire, we delve into the topic of reactive dogs and in this episode really consider how trainers can impact clients long term, positively or negatively despite the best intentions. We do get a little ranty and are very open with our own struggles with our own dogs. This is a 2 piece series, broken down as there was so much ground to cover; but we also realise we have only just scratched the surface here!  Alongside discussing the main points from a dog guardian perspective we also hit the topic from the point of dog trainers which leads to some differing answers and some interesting solutions. We share our own experiences as guardians of reactive dogs and things we wish we had done differently. As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations. Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcastSocials:@glasgowherders@amietrainsdogs

Joined by Amie from Canine Pawtential in Ayrshire, we delve into the topic of reactive dogs and go myth busting on some of the common, well meaning but often disappointing comments made to owners. This is a 2 piece series, broken down as there was so much ground to cover; but we also realise we have only just scratched the surface here! Alongside discussing the main points from a dog guardian perspective we also hit the topic from the point of dog trainers which leads to some differing answers and some interesting solutions. We share our own experiences as guardians of reactive dogs and things we wish we had done differently.As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations.Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcastSocials:@glasgowherders@amietrainsdogs

An introduction as to why we picked the dogs that we currently have today; and as now dog trainers it may surprise you. We discuss some of our major regrets, and some of the things we are forever thankful for. Our own dogs have completely shaped who we are as trainers and are the foundations of why House of Herders is so important to us both.Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy! Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcastSocials:@glasgowherders@amietrainsdogs@houseofherders_Gemma

Delving into the archives of popular Reddit thread "Am I The Asshole?" we discuss a post put forward with regards to dog training outside. The subject of reactivity can be super subjective, and sometimes you can't do right for doing wrong by some people. We discuss our own experiences of being 'trained off' and how it's caused us to change how we train. Apologies for the sound levelling, I clearly couldn't keep still while recording this one! As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations.For more information on the muzzles discussed, please check out The Muzzle Movement on instagram - @the.muzzle.movementOriginally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcastSocials:@glasgowherders@houseofherders_Gemma

Delving into social media advice we often see recommended to deal with an unwanted approaching dog. We look at the pros and cons regarding these methods paying special attention as to why we feel that throwing food may actually create more problems than it solves, and share our own experience on what has most effectively worked for us.As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations.For more information on the muzzles discussed, please check out The Muzzle Movement on instagram - @the.muzzle.movementOriginally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcastSocials:@glasgowherders@houseofherders_Gemma

Today we are discussing how reward and reinforcement are not the same thing; and how you can better prepare for success by understanding what your dog really does find reinforcing. We discuss ways to work this out, record it and how to better apply it in future training. Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcastSocials:@glasgowherders@houseofherders_Gemma

Discussing the general theme of why some dogs won't take food outside. Dipping out toes into arousal and reinforcement, if feeding without cause is really helpful and discussing some of our cases we have worked on where dog's food refusal has been really enlightening to us. Episode presented by Lhanna & Gemma. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy! Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcastSocials:@glasgowherders@houseofherders_Gemma

PART 2 to - Ep8: Are you really being pro active, or actually re active when it comes to reactivity training?In another two part series, Gemma and I look at reactivity training and how it may not actually be as productive as you think it is. We discuss our personal and professional experiences, alongside things we have changed and now view differently when setting reactive dogs are their humans up for success.Delving into how we sometimes train off the grid to keep our dogs on the road going forwards; and how this can really enrich their life and training in the process.Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcastOur socials as always: Lhanna: @glasgowherdersGemma @houseofherders_Gemma