In this episode, Petra and Laurie welcome Zycho, Petra's new puppy. They share insights on puppy development, training, and trialing, emphasizing the importance of patience, observation, and learning from mistakes. They also talk about what it means to be an “experienced” trainer and competitor…it’s likely not what you think!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to puppy development and training insights

02:01 Puppy self-sufficiency and rapid learning examples

04:01 Training eye contact and engagement in puppies

07:53 Adjusting training margins and building confidence

11:54 Managing multiple dogs and space in training

16:04 Dealing with surprises and mistakes in trials

19:58 Learning from trial setbacks and mistakes

24:03 Handling high drive and genetic instincts in detection dogs

28:01 Training for distractions and environmental challenges

31:55 The importance of experience and trialing in learning

36:00 Balancing expectations and patience in training

40:02 Celebrating successes and maintaining perspective

44:59 Final thoughts on dog training and trialing journey

CONTACT US:

https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod

https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast

PETRA:

https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/

www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com

LAURIE:

https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius

https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025