Dog Life With No Spoons

Nov 12 2023 28 ep. 55 mins 28
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Embrace the differences in being neurodivergent and break down some scientific studies on animal behavior.

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Emotional Regulation with Grisha Stewart

Nov 12 2023 48 mins  
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 a new dog in a neurodivergent-cen

Neurodivergence and Animal Training: Miranda's Experience

Oct 09 2023 85 mins  
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 neurodivergent guardians and trainers,

Transitioning Trainers: Horsemanship and Frustration

Sep 05 2023 60 mins  
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 while also learning to train or chan

Day Training and ADHD: Using Unique Services to Suit Your Needs

Jul 18 2023 63 mins  
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 of the many benefits of a day train

Cooperative Care: Beyond Treats and Perfectionism

Jun 23 2023 54 mins  
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 cooperative care and other training, and

Consent Based Marketing and Sales

May 19 2023 59 mins  
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 to the cold-selling tactics and th

Chaos and Dogs with Brian Fleming

Apr 27 2023 61 mins  
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 a complex environment or many rel

Anti-aversive with Rain Jordan

Mar 22 2023 61 mins  
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 normalizing asking for clarification that t

Stress and Resiliency with Kristina Spaulding

Mar 06 2023 57 mins  
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 experiences! Dr Kristina Spaulding (CA

Thoughts on Respectful Discussion

Feb 17 2023 50 mins  
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 and past experience as dogs a