What’s On Top is a short-form, curiosity-driven podcast about dog training, human behavior, and the everyday moments that tie them together. Trainer and educator Crystal Wing shares voice-memo style reflections (warm, honest, sometimes funny) on the patterns she sees in dogs, people, and life. If you love learning, noticing details, and seeing your dog in new ways, you’ll feel right at home. No big production… just curiosity, connection, and dogs teaching us daily lessons. https://linktr.ee/cbwing
What's On Top? Chasing Curiosity with Crystal Wing
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What’s On Top is a short-form, curiosity-driven podcast about dog training, human behavior, and the everyday moments that tie them together. Trainer and educator Crystal Wing shares voice-memo style reflections (warm, honest, sometimes funny) on the patterns she sees in dogs, people, and life. If you love learning, noticing details, and seeing your dog in new ways, you’ll feel right at home. No big production… just curiosity, connection, and dogs teaching us daily lessons. https://linktr.ee/cbwing
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January 17, 2026
What to Do on Ice Days
<p>It’s January 17 2026, and there’s a lot of ice out there. Let’s explore what to do when you and your dog are stuck indoors, feeling cooped up, restless, or a little fried. This is a practical, compassionate brainstorm for caring for dogs when normal routines aren’t possible… and for caring for ourselves in the process.</p><p>This episode focuses on observation, regulation, connection, and choice. You don’t need special equipment, extra energy, or a perfect plan. </p><p>Ideas shared include:</p><ul><li><p><strong>F</strong>ree work and observation based enrichment</p></li><li><p><strong>U</strong>sing your voice to connect and regulate</p></li><li><p><strong>C</strong>onditioning to move and breathe</p></li><li><p><strong>K</strong>ongs, Toppls, and safe chewing for settling</p></li><li><p><strong>T</strong>reat toss and anticipation games</p></li><li><p><strong>R</strong>elationship and bonding activities</p></li><li><p><strong>U</strong>nderstanding the moment </p></li><li><p><strong>M</strong>usic to shape the energy of the room</p></li><li><p><strong>P</strong>lay as an invitation to reconnect<br>You don’t have to do all of these . . . just try one.</p></li></ul><p>If you or someone you know is sheltering in place for any reason and trying to support their dogs while their own nervous system is stretched thin, this episode is for you.</p><p>Thanks for being here. Keep chasing curiosity… and ask yourself, what’s on top?</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/cbwing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">linktr.ee/cbwing to connect with Crystal</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/43971-kim-palermo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kim Palermo at Fenzi Dog Sports Academy </a></p><p><a href="https://animalcentrededucation.teachable.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Animal Centered Education Sarah Fisher</a></p><p><a href="https://www.k9detectioncollaborative.com/post/the-journey-of-building-relationships-with-dual-purpose-k9-with-k9-trainer-tabitha" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Journey of Building Relationships with Dual-Purpose K9 with K9 Trainer Tabitha</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/64-amy-cook" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amy Cook at Fenzi Dog Sports Academy</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
December 6, 2025
Are We Muting Ourselves...And Our Dogs?
<p>The Pantone Color of the Year for 2026 is here… and it’s white. Cloud Dancer. And somehow that one announcement sent me down a full-on rabbit hole about culture, emotion, dog training, and why everything around us feels a little too beige these days.</p><p>In this episode, I explore what Pantone colors actually reflect about us as humans... why the world keeps muting itself... and how our craving for neutrality shows up in the way we live, train, and let ourselves feel. We talk about neutrality versus peace, the pendulum swing of culture and dog training, and why our dogs may be the last truly vibrant things in a world that keeps trying to quiet everything down.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered why bright collars, neon biothane, or even your dog’s personality feel like a breath of fresh air... this one’s for you. It’s about color as emotion, boundaries as compassion, and the center point where clarity and aliveness finally meet.</p><p>Come hang out with me while I chase this thread... all the way from Cloud Dancer to dog training to what it means to feel fully alive again.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/cbwing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://linktr.ee/cbwing</a></p>
November 24, 2025
The Crab and Octopus Challenge
<p>What can an octopus playing a piano teach us about dog training? Honestly… a lot more than I expected.</p><p>In this episode I talk about the <a href="https://youtu.be/PcWnQ7fYzwI?si=kxmVeFuaI0ZnsknZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YouTube video</a> where a musician spends six months teaching an octopus how to interact with a custom-built piano. What grabbed me wasn’t the trick itself, it was the process. He started with trust. He paid attention to what brought his learner joy. He built the environment around the octopus’s natural strengths instead of forcing a rigid plan.</p><p>And then there’s the crab drop... the simple little mechanic that created duration through curiosity and anticipation. That moment opened up a whole new way of thinking about behavior for me.</p><p>So today we explore relationship first training, learner-led creativity, environmental design, and how joy can shape cooperation more powerfully than pressure ever could. If you love watching learning unfold... and if you want to bring a little more curiosity into your own sessions... this one is for you.</p><p>Want to learn more from Crystal? <a href="https://linktr.ee/cbwing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Click Here</a></p><p></p>
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