Bringing you news, interviews and discussions from some of the best in force-free and behavioral science-based animal training. We aim to create a fun, educational and informative podcast that is member focused, so come along and join us! Bring your questions, expertise and a dash of humor!
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Bringing you news, interviews and discussions from some of the best in force-free and behavioral science-based animal training. We aim to create a fun, educational and informative podcast that is member focused, so come along and join us! Bring your questions, expertise and a dash of humor!
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Recent Episodes
June 14, 2026
Chat & Chuckle: The Ethics of Pet Shows
<p>Tune in as Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, and Erika Liljefelt chat about pet shows and conformation. How ethical are they, and what needs to change?</p><p>Recorded June 11, 2026.</p><p>The Price of the Ribbon: While the public often sees the polished glamour of major conformation dog shows, there is also another side to the conversation - one that focuses on animal welfare, health, and quality of life. </p><p>It is important to acknowledge that many exhibitors care deeply about their dogs, provide excellent care, and genuinely enjoy participating in shows with their canine companions. Many dogs also appear to enjoy aspects of the experience and are not subjected to all of the concerns discussed below. </p><p>Nevertheless, critics of the conformation show world continue to raise important questions about how some dogs are housed, transported, handled, groomed, and judged. The following are ten of the most commonly cited welfare concerns associated with major conformation events:</p><p>1. Extreme and Prolonged Confinement ("Warehousing")</p><p>2. High-Stress Transport Logistics</p><p>3. The "Exhibitor's Blind Spot" to Environmental Stress</p><p>4. Cosmetic Invasiveness and Forced Grooming Restraint</p><p>5. Intrusive and Forceful Ring Handling</p><p>6. Intrusive Physical Exams by Strangers</p><p>7. Suppression of Natural Behaviors and Emotional Regulation</p><p>8. Deprivation of Social and Behavioral Enrichment</p><p>9. Lack of Standardized Veterinary Oversight During Events</p><p>10. Prioritizing Aesthetics Over Functional Biomechanics</p><p>The Core Ethical Conflict: The future of conformation showing does not have to be a choice between celebrating breeds and protecting welfare. Many people within the show community are already advocating for healthier breed standards, improved welfare practices, and greater recognition of the emotional and physical well-being of the dogs involved.</p><p>Meaningful progress is most likely to come through open discussion, ongoing research, thoughtful breeding practices, welfare-focused judging criteria, and a willingness to continually re-evaluate traditions in light of what we now know about canine health and behavior.</p><p>Whether you agree with all, some, or none of the concerns discussed above, one principle should unite everyone involved: every dog deserves a life that prioritizes health, welfare, choice, enrichment, and quality of life alongside any competitive achievements. </p>
April 17, 2026
PPG Advocacy Panel: "Beyond Belly Rubs" with Niki Tudge and Louise Stapleton-Frappell
<p>In this episode, Niki Tudge & Louise Stapleton-Frappell Join Us to Discuss Their New Book<strong>, </strong><a href="https://dognosticseducation.com/dn-courses/beyond-the-belly-rubs-the-compassionate-pet-guardian/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Beyond Belly Rubs: The Compassionate Pet Guardian</strong></a></p><p>Hosted by: Don Hanson</p><p>Panelists: Dayle Pierce and Tasha Attwood</p><p><strong>About Beyond Belly Rubs</strong></p><p>This book was written because love, while essential, is often asked to do too much work on its own.</p><p>· Love does not automatically teach us how fear works in the brain.</p><p>· Love does not explain why a dog can know a cue at home and seem to forget it outside.</p><p>· Love does not tell us how to respond when kindness alone doesn’t seem to help.</p><p>That isn’t a failure of love. It’s a gap in guidance. </p><p> <strong>This book exists to help bridge that gap.</strong></p><p>You don’t need to be a trainer, behaviorist, or expert in learning theory. You don’t need to memorize terminology or follow rigid rules. What you do need is a way to understand what your dog is communicating, how learning actually happens, and how to make choices that protect both emotional and physical well-being - without fear, force, or guilt.</p><p>At its heart, this book is about turning care into clarity.</p><p>It offers a calm, science-based framework to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior, respond with confidence rather than frustration, and build a relationship rooted not just in love, but in understanding, safety, and trust.</p><p> · You are not behind. </p><p>· You are not failing. You are here - and that already tells us a great deal about the kind of guardian you are.</p>
April 10, 2026
Chat & Chuckle: Chatting About Behavior Acquisition
<p>In this episode Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline chat about behavior acquisition, training mechanics, and much more!</p>
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