Best Amy McLennan Podcasts (2024)

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Our Latest Obsessions - Episode #145 35:29

1h ago35:29

35:29

Rambling about our latest obsessions, what we're watching, and much more, some of which may be of zero interest but that's what a double-tap is for, right? Thanks for listening!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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E368: Tracey McLennan - Overcoming Critter Distractions for the Real World 35:06

1h ago35:06

35:06

Have a dog that's easily distracted or driven to chase prey-like critters? In this episode Tracey and I talk about overcoming critter distractions and building behaviors so you can both enjoy the outdoors again.By Melissa Breau

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E367: Julie Symons - "One of a Kind Hides & Creating Clarity in Nosework" 28:02

2h ago28:02

28:02

Ever wondered if your dog can remember which hides they've already found? In this Episode Julie and I dive into problem solving multiple hides and using contrast to create clarity in nosework.By Melissa Breau

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E366: Deb Jones, PhD - Redefining Focus: What Training for Focus Looks Like 40:48

1d ago40:48

40:48

What really goes into having a focused dog? Join us for a conversation what it means to train focus — and how we can split a complex behavior down into component parts to build a strong but flexible skillset every sports dog needs.By Melissa Breau

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E365: Dr. Amy Cook, Crystal Wing, and Erin Lynes - "The Power of Play" 45:34

8d ago45:34

45:34

What's the big deal about play, anyway? Join us for a conversation on the benefits of play... and how to tap into your inner child, so both you and your dog can enjoy playing together!

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E364 - Sharon Carroll - Training & Competing with "Differently Motivated" Dogs 35:42

29d ago35:42

35:42

In this episode Sharon and I talk about what engagement looks like for those “differently motivated” dogs and how to handle it when our dog appears to be ignoring our cues.By Melissa Breau

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Summer Classics, Bucket List Items, and More - Episode #144 38:53

20d ago38:53

38:53

Chatting about summer bucket list items, other summer stuff, other stuff completely unrelated to summer... Happy Summer Solstice!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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E363: Hélène Lawler - Reliable Distance Downs 31:15

27d ago31:15

31:15

Ever wonder how herding dog handlers get those fabulous downs at a distance? Hélène Lawler joins me to talk about building reliable behaviors at a distance... useful whether you want to herd sheep or nail your startline stay and drop on recall!By Melissa Breau

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E362: Kelly Daniel - "Wellness and Your Canine Athlete" 24:00

29d ago24:00

24:00

Wellness is about both the physical and the emotional being. Today Kelly and I take a deeper look at what that means and what we, as handlers, can do to ensure the wellness of our canine athletes.

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E361: Irith Bloom - The Role of Choice and Habit in Dog Training 1:02:51

1M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Choice and habit both play a role in our dog training - and if we want to change behavior, it's important to determine which that behavior falls into to create an effective plan. During this episode, Irith and I talk about how to know and what to do!

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How Do You Cut Your Sandwich? - Episode #143 41:49

2M ago41:49

41:49

Ever think about how you cut your sandwich? Do you always do it the same way or does it depend on the type? Jeff's method is pure madness but don't worry, only a small fraction of this episode is even close to being on topic. Thanks for listening!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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E360: Petra Ford - "Training For Engagement" 28:11

1M ago28:11

28:11

Engagement and attention are not the same thing — In this episode Petra dives into what training engagement looks like and why it's crucial to compete successfully.By Melissa Breau

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E359: Ashley Escobar - Teaching Conformation Skills: What You Need to Know 21:22

2M ago21:22

21:22

Competing in conformation is so much more than running in circles — join me and Ashley for a conversation on the skills it takes to become best in class.By Melissa Breau

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E358: A Look at FDSA Training Camp! 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

Ever wondered what to expect at our annual in-person event? This week we'll hear from several people who have attended multiple events about what they love and why they keep coming back.By Melissa Breau

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E357: Aleks Woodroffe - "Using Handler Pressure As a Tool in Nosework" 19:38

2M ago19:38

19:38

Whether you realize it or not, every time you and your dog step to the line handler pressure will play a role in the search. So, how can you use it to your advantage? Aleks and I discuss exactly that in this episode of the podcast!

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E356 - Dr. Sue Yanoff: What To Do When Something Goes Wrong with Our Sports Dogs 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

When your dog comes up lame, when is it time to worry that it may be something serious? What do you do if your general practice vet doesn't seem concerned... but you know there's something wrong? What should you do to chase down a diagnosis? Sue and I chat about all that and more in this week's episode.…

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E355: Heather Lawson - The Concept of Duration 24:06

3M ago24:06

24:06

Duration is about so much more than just a sit or down stay! Join us for a conversation on how teaching duration as a concept makes it easier to generalize to new behaviors.By Melissa Breau

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E354: Junior Handlers in Agility with Sasha Zitter, Benah Stiewing, McKenzie Minto 41:05

3M ago41:05

41:05

Boundless Junior Agility Company or BJAC exists to support junior agility handlers — join us for a conversation about the future of the sport, how you can lend your support, and what challenges junior handlers face that may be overlooked by other competitors.By Melissa Breau

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E353: Loretta Mueller - Getting Started in Agility 34:35

3M ago34:35

34:35

Ever wondered what key foundation information is essential to getting a good start in agility? In this episode Loretta and I talk about exactly that — including a look at some of the terminology that it's easy for beginners to get tripped up on!By Melissa Breau

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E352: Laurie Huston - "Commitment in Agility" 14:39

3M ago14:39

14:39

What is commitment? How do we teach our dogs to understand when to go and when to pay more attention to our cues? Laurie and I talk about that and more in this week's episode of the podcast.By Melissa Breau

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E351: Sara Brueske - "Building Controlled Behaviors in Sports Dogs" 16:41

4M ago16:41

16:41

Ever wondered how leading trainers can take a dog that is all about the "GO" and balance it out with beautiful focus and control? In this episode Sara and I chat about her approach to building a dog with the skills for both action and control.By Melissa Breau

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How to Save Money on Groceries - Episode #142 37:11

4M ago37:11

37:11

Come along for the ride as Amy and Jeff break in a brand spanking new mic and cover ways you can save money buying groceries. Thanks for listening!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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E350: Erin Lynes - Teaching Polite Greetings 23:31

4M ago23:31

23:31

Have a dog who is a bit TOO enthusiastic about saying hello? In this episode Erin and I talk about what you can do.By Melissa Breau

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E349: Irith Bloom - Dealing with Feelings 53:04

4M ago53:04

53:04

Fear of the vacuum. Barking out the window. A dog that struggles with grooming. Handling the seemingly unfounded feelings our dogs sometimes have about certain things can be complex; join Irith and I as we talk about the training tools and techniques we can use to change the behaviors we see and relieve those feelings.…

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E348: Kelly Daniel - Beyond the Basics: Getting Geeky About Fitness 23:59

4M ago23:59

23:59

Canine Fitness is one of those topics that can become as sophisticated as you want to make it! Today Kelly and I talk about what it's like to get geeky about fitness.By Melissa Breau

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E347: Deb Jones, PhD, Crystal Wing & Nicole Wiebusch - How Do You Get a Focused Dog? 39:48

5M ago39:48

39:48

Join us for a panel discussion all about focus! What IS it? How do you train it? And what do we do if our dog doesn't seem to have it?By Melissa Breau

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E346: Pat Stuart - The Benefits of Box Feeding 54:07

5M ago54:07

54:07

In this episode Pat Stuart joins me to talk about box feeding - a method he's helped popularize! We talk about what it is and how it can be used in training and distraction proofing.By Melissa Breau

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E345: Bronagh Daly - The Power of Agility + Control Unleashed 22:33

5M ago22:33

22:33

Worried about the wheels coming off while playing the game of agility? Join Bronagh and I as we talk about the ways that Control Unleashed can help your agility dog adapt to experiencing the unexpected in a trial, seminar or even group class environment.By Melissa Breau

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Hurkle-Durkle Responsibly - Episode #141 32:52

6M ago32:52

32:52

Chances are if you're not hurkle-durkling yourself, then you at least know a hurkle-durkler. Join Jeff and Amy as they explore this fine art, with a smattering of 'household stand-offs' discussion thrown in for good measure. Thanks for listening!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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E344 - Nicole Wiebusch: Dogs Get FOMO Too 30:15

6M ago30:15

30:15

Have a pup that struggles to wait their turn? Nicole and I talk about the forms that FOMO (fear of missing out) can take when it comes to our dogs, how to prevent it, and what we can do about it.By Melissa Breau

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E343: Ashley Escobar - Conditioning for Sports Dogs 26:40

6M ago26:40

26:40

Ever wondered why canine conditioning matters, or why it's become so popular? In this episode Ashley and I dive into its importance for sport dogs of all types.By Melissa Breau

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Burn More Calories Rucking - Episode #140 32:59

6M ago32:59

32:59

Learn about one of the biggest fitness trends in 2024... rucking. Amy and Jeff cover what it is, the many health benefits, and how to get started - with of course lots of laughs along the way. Happy rucking!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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E342: Karen Deeds - When Behavior Goes Wrong 1:01:15

6M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Behavior problems can wreak havoc on our lives with our dogs. So when issues occur what options are there? How do we decide which to pursue? Karen and I take a deep dive into what factors to consider when making those difficult decisions, including the choices no one ever wants to make: rehoming and behavioral euthanasia. Content Warning: Conversat…

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E341: Janice Gunn - "Maintaining Connection in the Obedience Ring" 34:04

6M ago34:04

34:04

This week Janice Gunn joins me to talk about how she evolved her finger follow method to encourage connection while competing in obedience — from ring entrances to exercise transitions to leaving the ring for your jackpot!By Melissa Breau

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Blue Zone Tips and Ikigai - Episode #139 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

Join Jeff and Amy as they "sweep" through the Blue Zone, chatting about the concept of Ikigai and tips to live a long life. Thanks for listening!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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E340: Kayla Dever - Balancing Trialing and Training 42:37

7M ago42:37

42:37

Join me for a conversion with Kayla Dever as she shares her story - starting in the service dog world, evolving in flyball, and now hosting and competing in nosework!By Melissa Breau

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E339: What is a Confident Dog, Anyway? with Dr. Amy Cook, Julie Daniels, Petra Ford, and Sara Brueske 1:10:48

7M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

In preparation for the upcoming confident dog conference at FDSA, I invited 4 of the presenters for the conference on the podcast to talk about what confidences looks like in our dogs, how much of it is innate vs. something we can instill, and what the process of building confidence looks like. Join us for this fascinating conversation!…

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E338: Preparing Young Sports Dogs for Competition (Part 2) 1:05:26

7M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Join me, Megan Foster, Stacy Barnett, Barbara Lloyd, and Hélène Lawler for a continuation of our conversation about preparing young sports dogs to compete - including the good, the bad, and the ugly! Note: This episode ran long so we've split it into two parts.By Melissa Breau

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TikTok Talk - Episode #138 33:10

7M ago33:10

33:10

Pick up some interesting TikTok tidbits during this first episode of the new year and may 2024 be a year with nary a night of sleeping upon a bent ear. Thanks for listening!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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E338: Preparing Young Sports Dogs for Competition (Part 1) 1:03:04

7M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Join me, Megan Foster, Stacy Barnett, Barbara Lloyd, and Hélène Lawler for a conversation about preparing young sports dogs to compete - including the good, the bad, and the ugly! Note: This episode ran long so we've split it into two parts.By Melissa Breau

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E337: Lucy Newton - Follow That Track! 42:27

8M ago42:27

42:27

Looking for another way you can teach your dog to use his nose? In this episode Lucy and I talk about teaching your dog to track! Join us to learn a little about training your dog for competition tracking.By Melissa Breau

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Japandi - Episode #137 30:58

8M ago30:58

30:58

Never heard of Japandi? Want to hear more about Japandi? Don't want to know anything at all about Japandi? Whatever your 'Japandi' situation may be, this episode is for you. Thanks for listening!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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E336: Jennifer Summerfield, DVM - Gut Health and Your Dog 38:18

8M ago38:18

38:18

Microbiome and gut health has become a hot topic in recent years — join Dr. Jen and I to talk about what you need to know about your dog's digestive health.By Melissa Breau

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E335: Petra Ford - Getting Started on Competition Heelwork 25:55

8M ago25:55

25:55

Petra and I talk about what it takes to get really pretty heelwork — namely, position, a good focal point, and strong engagement skills.By Melissa Breau

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Money Talks - Episode #136 29:26

8M ago29:26

29:26

Money may talk but Jeff and Amy spend much of this episode talking about everything but the intended topic. A few good show recommendations are also thrown into the mix. Thanks for coming along for the ride!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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E334: Irith Bloom - What is Arousal? 36:43

8M ago36:43

36:43

In this episode Irith and I dive deep into what arousal is, what it means, and what we can do about it. Irith breaks down both the science and the practical, applicable skills we can apply.By Melissa Breau

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E333: Julie Symons - Lost Item Recovery 24:26

8M ago24:26

24:26

Come learn all about this new nosework game! Julie and I chat about what's involved, how to get started, and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the new sport!By Melissa Breau

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E332: Laurie Huston - Teaching Commitment in Agility 16:18

9M ago16:18

16:18

What can commitment do for your agility team? Laurie and I chat about what it means and the difference it can make when playing the game!By Melissa Breau

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E331: Megan Foster, Julie Daniels, Amy Cook, and Erin Lynes on Adolescent Dogs 1:11:23

9M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

In prepping for the Adolescent Dogs One Day Conference, we brought on a number of the presenters and panelists to chat about what changes we see during adolescence and how we can best handle them.By Melissa Breau

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On Fire - Episode #135 29:21

10M ago29:21

29:21

Meditating on alternate uses for a fire extinguisher, tools vs. toys, and covering other items that are equally unrelated. Thanks for listening!By Jeff and Amy McLennan

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