Lhanna is joined by Lanette to discuss the constant demands placed on professionals within the industry by other professionals and often the most dastardly, ourselves! We discuss education, providers and how we feel that impacts our skillset, ability and professional expression as dog trainers. Find us on our socials at:  @houseofherders @houseofherders_lhanna @houseofherders_gemma @goodboy.onyx @glasgowdogobedience

Lhanna is joined by Amie from Canine Pawtential to discuss what we suck at as trainers, why we suck at them and how we are getting better at them. We also delve into the difficulties around content creation, training styles and imposter syndrome. Find us on our socials at:  @houseofherders @houseofherders_lhanna @houseofherders_gemma @canine.pawtential @caninepawtential_amie

A Life update from Lhanna, discussing some exciting things from the last few months, the future of House of Herders and how this podcast has changed our life direction entirely.  Find us on our socials at:  @houseofherders @houseofherders_lhanna @houseofherders_gemma

With guest speaker Amie from Canine Pawtential, we delve into a myriad of experiences and learning curves we have learned from. Sometimes when behaviour issues arise we intentionally make our dogs world smaller, with the best intentions. As dog trainers, we discuss why this is something we think you should be wary of doing, and why it often causes more harm than good in the long run. Our socials as always:  Main: @houseofherders Lhanna: @houseofherders_lhanna  Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma

PART 2 to - Ep8: Are you really being pro active, or actually re active when it comes to reactivity training? In another two part series, Gemma and I look at reactivity training and how it may not actually be as productive as you think it is. We discuss our personal and professional experiences, alongside things we have changed and now view differently when setting reactive dogs are their humans up for success. Delving into how we sometimes train off the grid to keep our dogs on the road going forwards; and how this can really enrich their life and training in the process. Our socials as always:  Main: @houseofherders Lhanna: @houseofherders_lhanna  Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma

In another two part series, Gemma and I look at reactivity training and how it may not actually be as productive as you think it is. We discuss our personal and professional experiences, alongside things we have changed and now view differently.  Delving into how we utilise stooge dogs, and how our consistent set ups can actually stall progress instead of progressing. Our socials as always:  Main: @houseofherders Lhanna: @houseofherders_lhanna  Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma

Joined by Amie from Canine Pawtential in Ayrshire, we delve into the topic of reactive dogs and in this episode really consider how trainers can impact clients long term, positively or negatively despite the best intentions. We do get a little ranty and are very open with our own struggles with our own dogs.  This is a 2 piece series, broken down as there was so much ground to cover; but we also realise we have only just scratched the surface here!   Alongside discussing the main points from a dog guardian perspective we also hit the topic from the point of dog trainers which leads to some differing answers and some interesting solutions. We share our own experiences as guardians of reactive dogs and things we wish we had done differently. As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations.  To learn more about Amie, you can find her across social media platforms as @canine.pawtential Our socials as always:  Main: @houseofherders Lhanna: @houseofherders_lhanna  Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma

Joined by Amie from Canine Pawtential in Ayrshire, we delve into the topic of reactive dogs and go myth busting on some of the common, well meaning but often disappointing comments made to owners. This is a 2 piece series, broken down as there was so much ground to cover; but we also realise we have only just scratched the surface here!  Alongside discussing the main points from a dog guardian perspective we also hit the topic from the point of dog trainers which leads to some differing answers and some interesting solutions. We share our own experiences as guardians of reactive dogs and things we wish we had done differently. As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations. To learn more about Amie, you can find her across social media platforms as @canine.pawtential Our socials as always:  Main: @houseofherders Lhanna: @houseofherders_lhanna  Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma

An introduction as to why we picked the dogs that we currently have today; and as now dog trainers it may surprise you. We discuss some of our major regrets, and some of the things we are forever thankful for.  Our own dogs have completely shaped who we are as trainers and are the foundations of why House of Herders is so important to us both. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy!  Our socials as always: Main: @houseofherders Lhanna: @houseofherders_lhanna Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma

Delving into the archives of popular Reddit thread "Am I The Asshole?" we discuss a post put forward with regards to dog training outside. The subject of reactivity can be super subjective, and sometimes you can't do right for doing wrong by some people. We discuss our own experiences of being 'trained off' and how it's caused us to change how we train.  Apologies for the sound levelling, I clearly couldn't keep still while recording this one!  As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations. For more information on the muzzles discussed, please check out The Muzzle Movement on instagram - @the.muzzle.movement Our socials as always:  Main: @houseofherders Lhanna: @houseofherders_lhanna  Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma

Delving into social media advice we often see recommended to deal with an unwanted approaching dog. We look at the pros and cons regarding these methods paying special attention as to why we feel that throwing food may actually create more problems than it solves, and share our own experience on what has most effectively worked for us. As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations. For more information on the muzzles discussed, please check out The Muzzle Movement on instagram - @the.muzzle.movement Our socials as always:  Main: @houseofherders Lhanna: @houseofherders_lhanna  Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma

Today we are discussing how reward and reinforcement are not the same thing; and how you can better prepare for success by understanding what your dog really does find reinforcing. We discuss ways to work this out, record it and how to better apply it in future training.  Our socials as always:  Main: @houseofherders Lhanna: @houseofherders_lhanna  Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma

Discussing the general theme of why some dogs won't take food outside. Dipping out toes into arousal and reinforcement, if feeding without cause is really helpful and discussing some of our cases we have worked on where dog's food refusal has been really enlightening to us.  Episode presented by Lhanna & Gemma.  Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy!  Our socials as always: Main: @houseofherders Lhanna: @houseofherders_lhanna Gemma @houseofherders_Gemma