Reflections on 50 Episodes!

What to listen for:

Carrying on along the same lines as last week’s discussion on gratefulness, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal sit down to talk about K9 Detection Collaborative’s greatest hits so far - this time in celebration of 50 episodes of the podcast!

Our hosts look back on previous episodes to single out those lasting “ah-ha” moments, both from each other and from guests. They also highlight the ideas and topics that have garnered the best feedback from listeners.

Finally, they give their thoughts on the future of the podcast, capping off with, “If we can continue to have productive training conversations, the dog world will be much better off!”

Key Topics:

• When our guest Tabitha emphasized the importance of having a relationship with your dog (03:29)

• Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff’s comments on odor soaks: molecules stick to cotton better than they do to polyester (06:17)

• Holly’s camera metaphor (09:27)

• Jo-Rosie’s greatest hits (11:02)

• Emily’s tracking lessons (12:27)

• Amy’s inspiration behind Nose Work (14:28)

• Our favorite moments from “The Ds of Detection” (17:09)

• Words matter: fluency and soft (power) skills (21:38)

• Celebrating our social media followers (24:40)

• Don’t trust your dog; trust your training (31:14)

• Our K9 gear episode (35:58)

• Having your own “board of directors” (37:35)

• How our “why”s have changed since starting the podcast (41:41)

• What’s next for the podcast? (46:26)
  

Resources:

• GoDog Furballz (affiliate link)

• Distraction Camp Level 1

• Distraction Camp Level 2

• NW330: Bulletproof Skills for Both Ends of the Leash

Episodes we mentioned in this episode:

• Getting to Know Crystal Wing

• Let’s Talk Fluency

• The Journey of Building Relationships with Dual Purpose K9 with K9 Trainer Tabitha

• Dealing with Post-Certification or Competition Mental Exhaustion

• Canines as the Original Biosensor Odor Scent Chemistry with Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff

• The D’s of Detection Work

• From Narcotics K9 to Nosework K9 with Holly Bushard Interview Reflections Part 1

• From Narcotics K9 to Nosework K9 with Holly Bushard Interview Reflections Part 2

• Distraction Camp 2022

• Train Your Detection Dog With a Purpose

• Getting to Know Jo-Rosie Haffenden from the School of Canine Science

• Jo-Rosie and Incentive Salience Theory

• Jo-Rosie Introduces Selective Drive

• Jo-Rosie and +R Myths

• Competitive Tracking with Emily Lawrence

• How Emily Lawrence Trains Competitive Tracking and Confidence

• Ambush Episode: Let’s Talk About Being Dreamers, Doers and Self-Care

• Our Favorite K9 Gear 2022 Must Have Toys, Clothing and Detection Supplies

• Words Matter in Dog Training

• Getting to Know Amy Herot

• Gratitude From Our Guests 2022

• Gratitude for 2022

• Setting Goals Based in Gratitude

• Imposter Syndrome in K9 Training and Adding Value in the Dog World

We want to hear from you:

• Check out the K9 Detection Collaborative FB page and comment on the episode post!

• K9Sensus Foundation can be found on Facebook and Instagram. We have a Trainer’s Group on Facebook!

• Scentsabilities Nosework is also on Facebook. Here is a Facebook group you should join!

• Crystal Wing K9 Coach can be found here!

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