How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science - Dog Training with Annie Grossman + Anamarie Johnson PhD
How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science - Dog Training with Annie Grossman + Anamarie Johnson PhD

How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science - Dog Training with Annie Grossman + Anamarie Johnson PhD

Annie Grossman

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Annie Grossman is owner of NYC-based dog training center School For The Dogs and author of How To Train Your Dog With Love & Science, is obsessed with positive reinforcement dog training and thinks you should be, too. Anamarie Johnson, PhD, who consults with shelters and loves to nerd out on dog-related studies. They want dog owners to be more literate in the basics of behavioral science! Tune in to learn how to use science-based methods to train dogs (and people) without pain, force, or coercion. Get the book at schoolforthedogs.com/book (Formerly known as School For The Dogs Podcast)

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Dogmas & Dog Ewoks: How Halloween can polarize dog lovers
OCT 31, 2024
Dogmas & Dog Ewoks: How Halloween can polarize dog lovers
<p>Everything seems crazy and awful right now in the world and then, on top of it all, people are… putting costumes on dogs. </p><p>Anamarie and I delve into the weirdness and ethics of dressing up dogs. Additionally, we talk about Brian Hare and Vanessa Wood’s Atlantic article about a third wive of domestication in dogs, and the Monks of New Skete’s feature in the Associated Press. Ultimately, my 5-year-old sums up the spirit of the episode by sharing her own impromptu thoughts on how we should consider our dogs comfort above all else. </p><p>Notes:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://museumofthedog.org/mc-events/how-to-train-your-dog-with-love-science-with-author-annie-grossman/?mc_id=365">Join me this Saturday 11/2 at The Museum Of The Dog where I will be interviewed by Alex Pasternack of Fast Company, and signing books and </a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/10/service-dog-domestication-behavior/680240/">Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods in the Atlantic </a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://apnews.com/article/puppies-monks-new-york-orthodox-christian-dog-training-breeding-ee03e64059cc4479d0fc6fca10f77521">The Monks of New Skete in the AP</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Genealogy-Obedience-Human-Animal-Studies-Alterator/dp/9004380280"><em>Genealogy of Obedience</em></a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Genealogy-Obedience-Human-Animal-Studies-Alterator/dp/9004380280"> by Justyna Wlodarczyk</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/pets/2024/10/19/nyc-dog-halloween-costumes-parade/75690437007/">The Ewok Costume </a></p><p>Time stamps:</p><p>00:00  Halloween cnversations with a three year old</p><p>00:49 Upcoming Events and Announcements</p><p>02:32 Dog Halloween Parade Concerns</p><p>06:57 Dog Training Philosophies and Stereotypes</p><p>12:00 Service Dogs and Domestication</p><p>16:00 The Monks of New Skete in the news</p><p>31:31 Halloween conversations with a five year old</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dogtraining.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">dogtraining.substack.com</a>
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34 MIN
What happens when you publish a paper showing e-collars can be effective? Anamarie replies to negative feedback to her study. Plus: Annie tries to buy one.
SEP 30, 2024
What happens when you publish a paper showing e-collars can be effective? Anamarie replies to negative feedback to her study. Plus: Annie tries to buy one.
<p></p><p>Anamarie and I recorded this episode separately because we had different things we wanted to communicate in a format that wasn't really right for conversation.</p><p>Me first: What if you're someone who has strong feelings about putting dogs in shock collars and... one of your friends publishes a paper on research she did that involved putting shock collars on dogs?</p><p>What if that person is your podcast host?</p><p>Hi, I'm Annie, and this is my life.</p><p>The day after I publish a book that is essentially a paean to Positive Reinforcement dog training rooted in science and research, a major journal publishes a paper (rooted in science and research!) that says that using a shock collar may be more effective when teaching a dog to stop chasing than reward-based training would be in the same period of time. Anamarie was one of the authors.</p><p>Do you hop on the bandwagon and hate on this person?</p><p>Do you yell at the angry mob -- which contains many of your colleagues -- to stop hating on her because she is someone you respect and love?</p><p>Do you hit your desk on the head several times because you know that 99.9 percent of US dog owners don't care about the studies or the ethics and will never consult with experts but are going to use these things anyway because THEY'RE COMPLETELY LEGAL?</p><p>Do you ... buy a shock collar?</p><p>Join me as I confirm all my worst fears during a series of phone calls with shock collar retailers.</p><p>In the 2nd part of the episode, Anamarie responds to attacks on   the study that has been the source of so much criticism in the Positive Reinforcement dog training community over the last few weeks.</p><p>You can read the study here:</p><p>More:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://schoolforthedogs.com/book">⁠GET MY BOOK! Upload a receipt and I'll send you a clicker and a sticker. ⁠</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/GgFS4SMe0SY">⁠Testing dog shock collars on young humans ⁠</a>Youtube compilation by me (from 2011)</p><p></p><p>Add link to study </p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://schoolforthedogs.com/book">https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/18/2632</a></p><p>Add link to the study about no one using trainers</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://schoolforthedogs.com/book">https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/9/1310</a></p><p></p><p>Other links? </p><p>How big of a money making market the ecollar industry is:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://schoolforthedogs.com/book">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dog-shock-collar-market-growth-trends-forecast</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dogtraining.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">dogtraining.substack.com</a>
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49 MIN
Professional dog trainers are really mad at each other! Also: Book Launch, Miniconference, and... New Co-Host!
SEP 2, 2024
Professional dog trainers are really mad at each other! Also: Book Launch, Miniconference, and... New Co-Host!
<p>Meet Anamarie Johnson! She was one of my first hires at School For The Dogs nearly a decade ago. She recently got her PhD, and she&#39;d coming on to join me as a co-host!</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>Me= Annie Grossman, dog trainer, business owner, human. I started this podcast in 2018. I had to take a little time off, mostly because... I was working on a book! It comes out next week! Learn more at <a href="http://schoolforthedogs.com/book" class="linkified" target="_blank">SchoolForTheDogs.com/book</a>. </p><br/><p>It&#39;s called<em> How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science </em>and much of it stems from conversations that started on this podcast<em>. </em></p><br/><p>In this episode, we talked about some of the crazy drama that&#39;s been going on, most of it having to do with positive-reinforcement pros and those trainers are positive-reinforcement adjacent going at each other online. Characters include Michael Shikashio, Zak George, Ivan Balabanov, Behavior Vets, Eileen Anderson, and Jo-Rosie Haffenden, among others.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>Anamarie and I come to the conclusion that a lot of the pros don&#39;t know how to interpret science, and are basically just talking to each other since the majority of dog owners have no idea that dog training has anything to do with science to begin with. </p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>I recently renamed the podcast to match the book&#39;s title: <em>How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science. </em></p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>I think it is fitting for the new format because Anamarie can be the science and I can be... the love? Or something. </p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>Along with the new title came an amazing new theme song, by Sam Swinnerton, who recently KILLED IT on The Tonight Show! See <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEfMXffJN-c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>Also: I&#39;m hosting a mini-conference on Sept. 7 at School For The Dogs in NYC (and also online). Registration closes Sept. 4. Learn more at <a href="schoolForTheDogs.com/event" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ShoolForTheDogs.com/event</a>.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>See you next week!</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>x </p><br/><p>Annie</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dogtraining.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">dogtraining.substack.com</a>
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62 MIN
Gray Areas: Thoughtful conversations about "balance" at a time when punishment has become a spectacle. Plus: the"mice" of at an R+ Floridian utopia
DEC 13, 2023
Gray Areas: Thoughtful conversations about "balance" at a time when punishment has become a spectacle. Plus: the"mice" of at an R+ Floridian utopia
<p>Annie reads a post from Denise Fenzi&#39;s page that sparked some interesting comments on labels in the world of dog training. Some dog trainers are considerate about the use of some punishment in training and others work to avoid it at all costs. And then there are trainers who simply don&#39;t know what they&#39;re doing at all. Like... Dog Daddy. He calls himself &quot;balanced&quot; but no educated pro trainer would give him that label. Maybe the real problem is that to non-professionals, what this Insta-celeb doing is all they know about dog training. </p><br/><p><br/>TOPICS DISCUSSED:<br/>- Frustrations with the dog training industry<br/>- Divide between different training methods<br/>- The problem of most people&#39;s lack of understanding of dog body language<br/>- The weirdness of a spectacle-like approach to dog training<br/>- Importance of focusing on the dog&#39;s well-being<br/>- Potential for more animal training entertainment that actually shows off the magic of positive reinforcements<br/><br/>KEY TAKEAWAYS:<br/>- Dog training should focus on the well-being and training effectiveness<br/> of dogs rather than creating a spectacle.<br/>- Understanding dog body language is crucial for preventing dog bites <br/>and improving communication with dogs.<br/>- The divide between different training methods should be approached <br/>with open dialogue and growth in mind.<br/>- Strength-based training can be effective in both academic and dog training settings.<br/>- The well-being and safety of dogs and the public should be the <br/>priority in dog training.<br/><br/>REFERENCES:<br/>- Denise Fenzi&#39;s Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/denise.fenzi" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/denise.fenzi</a></p><br/><p>GIVEAWAY:</p><br/><p>This month&#39;s giveaway: Dog Listener hat. Enter to win at <a href="http://schoolforthedogs.com/pod" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">http://schoolforthedogs.com/pod</a> </p><br/><p>Get your own hat <a href="https://storeforthedogs.com/products/dog-listner-hat" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://storeforthedogs.com/products/dog-listner-hat</a></p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/IZ8rDgtkWEb">⁠<strong>Dog Daddy, Part 1: The face of modern &quot;bad&quot; dog training</strong>⁠</a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/IZ8rDgtkWEb" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/IZ8rDgtkWEb</a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pqBs1htkWEb">⁠<strong>Dog Daddy, Part 2: Zak George calls out animal abuse masquerading as dog training</strong>⁠</a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pqBs1htkWEb" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pqBs1htkWEb</a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0jWG1ftkWEb">⁠<strong>Annie sees Dog Daddy live. Also: Get to know Erin Whelan (2020 episode rebroadcast)</strong>⁠</a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0jWG1ftkWEb" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0jWG1ftkWEb</a></p><br/><p><br/></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dogtraining.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">dogtraining.substack.com</a>
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30 MIN
Petitions, boycotts, and dog-abuse defenders: An Instagram Live with Zak George
NOV 22, 2023
Petitions, boycotts, and dog-abuse defenders: An Instagram Live with Zak George
<p>Today I caught up with Zak George to hear the latest about his public feud with Dog Daddy. </p><br/><p>See Dog Daddy&#39;s petition against Zak George at<a href="https://www.change.org/p/stop-zak-george?source_location=search" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> Change.org </a></p><br/><p><a href="https://www.change.org/p/stop-zak-george?source_location=search" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.change.org/p/stop-zak-george?source_location=search</a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/IZ8rDgtkWEb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br/><strong>Dog Daddy, Part 1: The face of modern &quot;bad&quot; dog training</strong><br/></a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/IZ8rDgtkWEb" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/IZ8rDgtkWEb</a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pqBs1htkWEb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br/><strong>Dog Daddy, Part 2: Zak George calls out animal abuse masquerading as dog training</strong><br/></a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pqBs1htkWEb" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pqBs1htkWEb</a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0jWG1ftkWEb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br/><strong>Annie sees Dog Daddy live. Also: Get to know Erin Whelan (2020 episode rebroadcast)</strong><br/></a></p><br/><p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0jWG1ftkWEb" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0jWG1ftkWEb</a></p><br/><p><br/></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dogtraining.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">dogtraining.substack.com</a>
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27 MIN