{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a537f99a410914b58009c90/6a9d3e4f63a0b6cd1eb01a3c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"It's Not the Dog, It's You","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a537f99a410914b58009c90/1788689040146-4d15e326-2210-405d-ae69-3a1842cfaa5f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Jen, a dog trainer and owner of Your Best Mate Canine Trainer in Perth, Western Australia, shares her journey from health professional to dog trainer, emphasizing the importance of understanding animal behavior, meeting dogs' needs, and effective communication between humans and their pets.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>keywords</strong></p><p>dog training, animal behavior, pet care, human-animal relationship, training tips</p><p><br></p><p><strong>key topics</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Jen's career transition from health to dog training</li><li>The importance of ethics and evidence-based training</li><li>How learning theory applies across species</li><li>Meeting dogs' physical, social, and mental needs</li><li>The role of communication and reading dog body language</li><li>Training strategies for urban dogs and breed-specific needs</li><li>The impact of environment and distractions on training</li><li>The misconception that you can't teach an old dog new tricks</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Sound Bites</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>\"Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer\"</li><li>\"Learning theory applies to most species\"</li><li>\"Dogs learn 24/7, not just during training\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Jen:</strong></p><p>Email: yourbestmatewa@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbestmatecaninetrainer/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourbestmatewa</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Music by</u></strong>: Silent Partner</p><p>Song: Spring in My Step. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siCmqvfw_1g</p><p><br></p><p>Host and producer: Sian Gard</p><p>Contact: hello@whosagoodhuman.com.au</p><p><br></p><p>Watch episodes : https://www.youtube.com/@Whosagoodhuman-podcast</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Jen's Career Transition</p><p>00:25 Why Jen Chose Dog Training</p><p>01:02 Training and Education Pathways</p><p>03:52 Surprising Lessons from the Course</p><p>06:48 Learning Theory Across Species</p><p>08:10 Meeting Dogs' Core Needs</p><p>12:33 Common Pet Behavior Challenges</p><p>14:08 Insights on Human-Animal Relationships</p><p>16:37 Training in Distractions</p><p>18:02 Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks</p><p>19:10 Personal Reflection and Fulfillment</p>","author_name":"Sian Gard"}