We are so excited to share this episode for more than one reason! The first being that our guest is Grisha Stewart, who so kindly agreed to share her time and knowledge with us on a topic Jade is only becoming more passionate about. The other is a chance to share an upcoming webinar covering all sorts of topics about finding, adopting, and training…

Have you wanted to hear more about our guests' personal experiences with and thoughts on being neurodivergent as a kid, throughout their career development, and in their business now? Miranda is the perfect guest for you (we know, we know, the episode got a bit long but it's well worth the listen)! We hope this is a relatable episode for other neur…

content warning: explicit language Our guest today is Max Siefert, fellow ND horse and dog trainer to teach us (and you), more about horse training, his transition through training methods over time, his experience with being ND, and even a little bit about emotional regulation for humans. The added complexity of learning to emotionally regulate wh…

Have you wondered whether offering day training would be a good option for your business? Ash is here to help you figure it out! Marketing to generate consistent client inquiries and then keeping up with answering those inquiries can feel like an impossible task for ND business owners. Relieving the stress of constant client generation can be one o…

Our guest this week is Laura Gendron of Miss Behavior Training, here to discuss cooperative care, perfectionism, and memberships. Laura shares about her transition from the veterinary world into the training world, and then into virtual training and behavior consultations with a membership. We discuss the impacts of ADHD and perfectionism on cooper…

On this episode of Dog Life With No Spoons, we explore the importance of confidence in selling services and programs, the benefits of having a specific niche, and the balancing personalization vs standardization with business coach Jenesis Rose Long. We also discuss the importance of self-acceptance and being true to yourself in business, compared …

Dog training advice can seem like some kind of formula - apply this solution for this problem and if it doesn't work, you did something wrong (or identified the wrong problem). Join us with Brian Fleming to discuss how chaos theory can be used to broaden your understanding of behavior and modifying behavior. Behavior is complex, and situations with…

Join us with Rain Jordan to reframe fear aggression and the ladder of aggression into self defense and the ladder of distress, and learn more about the Fearful Dog Project and their anti-aversive approach. We thought the discussion was a great example of how to navigate sticky conversations, taking the time to thoroughly define terms, and normalizi…

Join Rene to interview Dr Kristina Spaulding on stress and resiliency in dogs. Learn what we know, and more importantly what we don't know about good stress vs bad stress, and how adolescence affects stress. Building resiliency may be more important than avoiding stress, so no you have not ruined your puppy because they had one or two terrible expe…

Join Jade and Rene for their thoughts on the recent, infamous podcast episode featuring Michael Shikashio and Ivan Balabanov. Join Jade and Rene to hear their related thoughts, learn what a strawman argument is, and an alternative definition to what it means to “learn from the other side”. Keep in mind people are as much shaped by their environment…

Owning a dog with intense predatory behavior can be scary, and thinking of leaning into that predatory as a solution even scarier. Tracey recounts how her experiences with her own dogs and being aware of the dog's emotional experience has shaped her approach and research. Listen along to learn more about how Tracey thinks of the predatory motor seq…

We are excited to introduce Michael Shikashio as our guest on the first episode of 2023. Join us for a conversation about reframing "client compliance" with a little more compassion for the human side of behavior modification. Just like dogs, clients rarely have no reason for not doing their homework, and need creative solutions tailored to their i…

Join Jade in reviewing Training Dogs with Science or with Nature? An Exploration of Trainers’ Word Use, Gender, and Certification Across Dog-Training Methods (2022) by Johnson and Wynne. Whether you're marketing your own dog business or trying to find a professional to work with, being aware of the language commonly associated with different method…

Going on a trip and having to board your dog is stressful for everyone, but for people living with dogs with behavior problems, leaving them can feel like an absolutely impossible task. Collin Funkhouser, pet sitter and podcast host, joins us this episode to talk about how to find a pet sitter suitable for your needs by asking the right questions. …

This sound file gave us some problems, but we hope you're able to enjoy anyway! Join us in welcoming Miranda Hitchcock, co-founder of Every Dog Behavior and Training based in Austin, TX. Every Dog offers discounted or free individual or group training and behavior support for families in need. This is an essential service to work alongside rescues …

One of the most common questions people have when it comes to finding a harness is "What style of harness should I get?" Almost everyone has strong opinions about which is best and why, often revolving around an argument to avoid any restriction in the dog's shoulder and leg movement. Rachel Bentley, canine physiotherapist, was not satisfied with t…

Join hosts Jade and Rene to discuss the difficulties of managing kids and dogs in the same household, share a few tips for both consultants and families, and start a series of episodes discussing "client compliance". Michelle is a part of Pooch Parenting, a service for both consultants looking to feel more comfortable consulting on cases with kids,…

Review the paper Pain and Problem Behavior in Cats and Dogs by Mills et al. (2020). It is well known and document that pain affects behavior, but the small indications of pain such as gait and posture changes often still go missed or dismissed. The specific behavior problems that can result from a direct or indirect relation to pain the animal expe…

Join hosts Jade and Rene while they connect with dog trainer Anthony De Marinis, owner of De Marinis Dog Training and Behavior, over a recent blog article written on objective learning. Learn what objective learning is, how it can benefit you, and how Anthony applies this ideal in his education around dog training and behavior. De Marinis Dog Train…

Join hosts Jade and Rene and special guest Taylor to talk about how neurodivergence can affect cleaning and organization, and how your systems need to work for you! Contact Taylor at https://www.freshstartdetailers.com/ Episode slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QGr8nqoVCHZm_uEI32eUhj-h8mOjq7knGg4V-VruGYM/edit?usp=sharing…

A recent study on the effect of dog breed on behavior was largely misconstrued by the media, with many media sources implying the study meant breed and genetics had little to do with behavior. Join Jade and Rene to break down what the study actually said (and didn’t say) about the connection between behavior and genetics, and learn which traits are…

Join hosts Jade and Rene to talk about reptile intelligence and break down several studies investigating the effectiveness of enrichment for captive reptiles.By Rene Smith and Jade Johnson

Enrichment is popular for most mammals, whether we’re considering dogs in pet homes or dolphins in a zoo, partly because we recognize how intelligent these animals are. Reptiles have historically been neglected in research since they are not obviously intelligent, and what literature exists is conflicting. In this week’s episode Jade digs into one …

Living with dogs can often make people feel guilty. Not getting their dog enough exercise, enough enrichment, enough attention, leaving them in kennels too long, and more. For people with neurodivergence, disability, or chronic illness, this feeling of guilt can be exacerbated by low spoons. Certain dog qualities such as noise and fur texture can a…

Learn how shaping behavior for animals can be applied to shape human habits.By Rene Smith and Jade Johnson

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r8Gsq30fNZl38gBWKFIE3B5BThJAi-BqPAKPEbdWlP0/edit?usp=sharingBy Jade and Rene

Break down the definition of play as it is applied to dogs in the book Canine Play Behavior: The Science of Dogs at Play with Jade and Rene. view slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HY2luY06irQUO_kMoS0rTeIvYmMRKiV-ec2Cz3oGVP0/edit?usp=sharingBy Rene Smith and Jade Johnson

Meet the hosts and learn about forks, spoons, and tickets!By Rene Smith and Jade Johnson