Elissa and Whitney tackle a topic that can be hard to get at through all the “pressure to be positive” on social media, failure. What do you do when you set big goals, work your butt off, make sacrifices, and then…you fall short, you fail to meet your goal? Whitney talks a lot about the Growth Mindset during this episode, if you are unfamiliar with the concept, here are some resources to get you started: CHJ Episode 3 - Learning About Learning Mindset by Carol Dweck The Power of Yet with Carol Dweck At the end of the episode, Whitney throws out the concept of design-thinking. Get a primer on ..read more

In this episode Elissa and Whitney discuss how they get it all done, or more accurately, spoiler alert, how they don’t. There are a lot of tangents and stories in this one. In fact, see if you can guess which one of these things is NOT covered in this episode: where Tatum would like to go on vacation, what food Elissa can’t stand, or what Whitney needed to buy to get through working in the office three straight days in a row. Enjoy ..read more

This episode with Dr. Mandi Blackwelder, DVM, CCRP is focused on helping us learn more about cruciate tears, which dogs are most at risk, and what the options are for helping our dogs when they experience one. For a visual representation of the anatomy of the dog knee and the TPLO procedure; we recommend watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsCq353sy14  At the top of the episode, Dr. Mandi also talks about her experience with Canine Companions for Independence and the positive effect having a service dog has had on her son’s life. Learn more about Canine Companions for Ind ..read more

Have you ever felt like your dog was just guessing when you gave a verbal cue? Or wondered how on earth you can train verbal discriminations with your dog at a huge distance away from you? Fanny Gott sits down with us and talks about her approach to training verbals, which, when trained with clarity, result in amazing discriminations. Fanny strives for errorless learning and broad generalizations to set her dogs up for success. Tune in to learn more! You can find Fanny’s website here: fannygott.com Instagram: Fanny@FTW You can find a few examples of Elissa training using Fanny’s approach on th ..read more

In this installment of Canine High Jinks, we discuss the power of better reinforcement strategies and the seminar by the same name with Liz Randall and Rachel Downs. You can sign up for their session in Oregon in April 2023 here: https://www.corralcreekdogsportcenter.com/specialevents This seminar is appropriate for dogs of all ages and abilities. It is geared towards handlers with some experience in agility or those who want to get nerdy about dog training ..read more

Have you ever thought about trying a second dog sport but worried that the skills and training would be at odds? Then this episode is for you!  Kirstin O’Neill joins us for this episode to talk about the multiple sports that she trains and competes with her dogs in. Learn about what skills are handy in multiple sports and what skills don’t mix. Thanks to listener Rebecca P. for the topic suggestion!  WARNING: This episode also features a house full of bored dogs looking to entertain themselves ..read more

In this episode, we talk with Agility World Championship Team USA member Michaela Krohn about her experiences prepping for and competing at the Agility World Championship that was held in Austria this year. Michaela lives in Alaska and has competed with several different breeds, and was a first time world team member. After we discussed the AWC, we talked with Michaela about goal setting and how she'll be looking forward in her training and competition.  If you enjoy this episode, be sure to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!  Find out more about Canine High Jin ..read more

Just in time for the UKI US Open, in this episode we talk about our experience attending the inaugural UKI West Coast Open in Paso Robles California! At this big National event, we learned some good lessons and had a lot of fun, and one of had some great success on paper!  Listen in to hear more about the event, our experience, how we did, AND....what our plans are for the podcast moving forward.  If you like this episode, we hope you'll rate, review, subscribe and SHARE!  And visit our website at www.caninehighjinks.com  ..read more

In today’s episode, Elissa and Whitney dive in to comparison. It’s said that comparison is the thief of joy - but does it have to be? Listen in as we discuss this topic to help you leave comparison at the door when it’s not helpful, and use it when it is ..read more

In today’s episode, we tackle the tough topic of rehoming dogs. When it happens, why it happens, how a trainer can help you decide on the appropriate action for your situation, and more. Joined by Liz Randall of Devoted to Dog LLC, we take a dive into this tough topic with sympathy and understanding. Listen in for more. And if you like it, give it a share? If you’re looking for a trainer, Liz can be reached via email at Info@devotedtodogtraining.com ..read more