Dogs Are People Too: The Dingle Days Podcast

Geryah interviews Dianna Santos of cyberscentwork.com on how to get started with cyber scent work with any dog. Dianna is the president and co-founder of Cyber Scent Work Inc. She has been training dogs since 2011 and specializes in reactive, sensitive, and aggressive dogs. She is a lover of scent work and presides over multiple online dog training programs and organizations. These include Online Dog Training University, which has three different divisions: Scent Work University, Dog Sport University, and Pet Dog U. These are all online dog training platforms designed to help people achieve their dog training goals. During the podcast interview, Dianna discusses the Cyber Scent Work origin story, how to get started in Cyber Scent Work, the target audience for Cyber Scent Work, to include the Cyber Scent Work Shelter Program, some early-stage Cyber Scent Work success stories, and next steps for handler/dog teams to start Cyber Scent Work. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:11 Dianna Santos’ background /Cyber Scent Work Origin Story 09:20 Getting Started in Cyber Scent Work 13:32 Target Audience for Cyber Scent Work 18:04 Cyber Scent Work Shelter Program 21:23 Cyber Scent Work Success Stories 23:55 Next Steps to Start Cyber Scent Work / Dianna Santos Contact Info 📒 Show Notes/Resources 📒 ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70ngl2ctUfcushOKgsPt1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.dingledaysk9institute.com/K9ScentWorkScoreSheet ✍ Blog Post: Purchase our prints 📷 here: https://dingledays.darkroom.tech/ 🔗 Check out my last nose work training video: https://youtu.be/8Vm8201tRRE 🔗 How to Prepare an Odor for (K9 Nose Work): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J1GSjT70dU&t=0s 🔗 Learn how to introduce the odor training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMyVbuMnkM&t=0s 🔗 Learn the Best Dog Training Apps Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVv1_InL0LM&t=0s ================================================= 📲 Connect with Dianna Santos Online & Social Media cyberscentwork.com Facebook: @cyberscentwork Instagram: @cyberscentwork Contact Dianna: [email protected]

Geryah interviews Sara Brueske of zoomdogtraining.com on how to get started with dog sports. Sara is a dog sports coach who specializes in developing unique training plans and problem-solving for teams that play in all dog sports. Clear communication and utilizing motivational training is her priority as well as ensuring that both the dog and handler are having fun. Sara and her twelve dogs compete and train in a variety of sports including disc dog, agility, obedience, protection sports, nose work, and dock diving. Sara discusses dog breed considerations, events, training & conditioning, equipment, and tips/advice for those who want to start now with dog sports. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:00 How Sara got started in dog training 05:30 What are Dog Sports 09:25 Are some dog sports more regionally popular? 13:22 Sara’s Dog Training Philosophy 14:29 Barriers to entry for varying dog sports 16:51 Training Dock Diving 17:59 Conditioning Dog Sports 24:56 Rescue / Foster Dogs 26:05 Dog Placement Strategy 29:26 Fenzi Dog Sports Academy 32:22 Dingle Days Rapid Fire Questions 📒 Show Notes/Resources 📒 ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70ngl2ctUfcushOKgsPt1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.dingledaysk9institute.com/K9ScentWorkScoreSheet ✍ Blog Post: Purchase our prints 📷 here: https://dingledays.darkroom.tech/ 🔗Check out my last nose work training video: https://youtu.be/8Vm8201tRRE 🔗Learn how to introduce the odor training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMyVbuMnkM&t=0s 🔗Learn the Best Dog Training Apps Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVv1_InL0LM&t=0s ================================================= 📲 Connect with Sara Brueske Online & Social Media The ZoomDog Life Facebook Group www.zoomdogtraining.com Fenzi Dog Sports Academy www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com Consider the Dog http://www.considerthedog.com/?via=3c87e2 Facebook: Sara Brueske Instagram: @zoomdog https://www.bobbielyonscaninecampus.com/ https://denisefenzi.com/train-with-denise-fenzi/ https://thecognitivecanine.com/ https://hannahbranigan.dog/ https://www.operantcanine.com. https://thecanineparadigm.com/ https://catooutdoors.com/products/cato-board-dog-place-boards 🎙️Subscribe to the Dogs Are People Too Podcast & Listen Everywhere!

Geryah Dingle interviews Tori Mistick of wearwagrepeat.com about what it takes to be Instafamous in 2021 and pro tips to make Instagram-worthy dog content. With the influx of humans welcoming dogs into their homes during this pandemic and the recent changes to the Instagram algorithm, Tori discusses some of her thoughts on feed posts, stories, the Explore page, IGTV videos, and Reels. The interview also touches on some of Tori's work as an influencer, educator, podcaster, and founder of the award-winning dog mom lifestyle brand Wear Wag Repeat and her passion for amplifying women's voices in a way that embraces diversity; compassion, and a love of dogs! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:12 Tori’s Background 03:10 How can pet parents create Instagram-Worthy content? 05:15 Tik Tok Example of authentic, honest content 06:30 Types of Instagram engagement/interaction (likes, comments, share, save) 10:26 What type of content works for pet industry/user accounts, specifically? 12:00 What should you post in your Petfluencer Instagram Reels? 13:30 Instagram infeed posts vs. stories vs. IGTV 16:30 How to use carousel posts effectively to “stop-the-scroll!” 18:30 Is Instagram too much work to maintain and curate? 19:41 Instagram Hacks to save time and be strategic about your posts 23:08 Using Instagram to support rescues, animal welfare, and awareness 24:26 Using Instagram to work with brands as a Petfluencer 27:10 Dingle Days Rapid Fire Questions 32:00 The Wear Wag Repeat Society overview 📒 Show Notes/Resources 📒 ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70ngl2ctUfcushOKgsPt1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 Blog Post: 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.dingledaysk9institute.com/K9ScentWorkScoreSheet Purchase our prints 📷 here: https://dingledays.darkroom.tech/ 🔗Check out my last nose work training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMyVbuMnkM&t=0s 🔗How to Prepare an Odor for (K9 Nose Work): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J1GSjT70dU&t=0s 🔗Learn how to introduce the odor training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMyVbuMnkM&t=0s 🔗Learn the Best Dog Training Apps Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVv1_InL0LM&t=0s ================================================= 📲 Connect with Tori Mistick Online & Social Media Tori’s membership: https://wearwagrepeat.teachable.com/p/society Tori’s Freebie: Instagram Workflow: https://wearwagrepeat.com/igworkflowfreebie/ Blog: www.wearwagrepeat.com Podcast: www.wearwagrepeat.com/podcast Shop: www.shop.wearwagrepeat.com Online Courses: www.wearwagrepeat.com/courses Instagram: www.instagram.com/tmistick Facebook: www.facebook.com/wearwagrepeat. Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/tmistick ================================================= Resources Mentioned: ➡️ Subscribe to Huskies In The Hatch Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/huskiesinthehatch?sub_confirmation=1 ================================================= 🎙️Subscribe to the Dogs Are People Too Podcast & Listen Everywhere! Disney’s Dog Food: https://amzn.to/2NSOd9m Disney’s first frisbee: https://amzn.to/3aNJOgY Disney’s first grooming brush: https://amzn.to/3sobNd3 Disney's Outdoor Gear: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=f710da35-5850-4b3c-a29f-d26606e87382&website_id=3a4b0be9-44a4-4f4f-ad36-44b02edb4bb4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fruffwear.com%2F

Geryah interviews Tina Spring of sithappens.us about how to prevent dog bites with children and overall canine safety. With the influx of humans welcoming dogs into their homes during this pandemic, Tina dives into some of her thoughts on how one should behave around a dog and some of the things one should consider when children are in the household. The interview also touches on some of the work Tina has done with Doggone Safe and the broader canine safety community, behavior and some training resources for pet parents. Tina owns Sit Happens Dog Training & Behavior, LLC. She is the co-host on the Your Family Dog Podcast and creator of 90 Days to the Perfect Puppy, Long time Family Paws Educator, and SE US Coordinator for Doggone Safe, an international dog bite prevention and victim support organization. 📒 Show Notes/Resources 📒 ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70n...​ 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.dingledaysk9institute.com/K9ScentWorkScoreSheet ✍ Blog Post: www.dingledaysphotography.com/blog/dogsarepeopletoopodcast/episode9 Purchase our prints 📷 here: https://dingledays.darkroom.tech/​ 🔗Check out my last nose work training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMyV...​ 🔗How to Prepare an Odor for (K9 Nose Work): https://youtu.be/1J1GSjT70dU​ 🔗Learn how to introduce the odor training video: https://youtu.be/7OMyVbuMnkM​ 🔗Learn the Best Dog Training Apps Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVv1_...​ ================================================= 📲 Connect with Tina Spring Online & Social Media https://perfectpuppies.sithappens.us/90-days https://doggonesafe.com/ https://www.familypaws.com/ https://yourfamilydogpodcast.com/ https://livingwithkidsanddogs.com/ https://www.thefamilydog.com/ ================================================= 🎙️Subscribe to the Dogs Are People Too Podcast & Listen Everywhere!

Geryah interviews Monique Renee of silverpawstudio.com about how to be a pet photographer in a post-pandemic world. They discuss new ideas, sessions, business practices to reach a remote audience, and tools for pet parents who want to continue “Telling their tales with tails.” They also talk about the explosion of pet adoptions in 2020 and how pet photography helps provide reach for organizations, such as the Animal Friends Alliance. Monique (Furtographer) is the owner of Silver Paw Studio in Northern Colorado. Her mission is to empower you to tell all your Tales with Tails through photography and videography. Silver Paw Studio emerged from her nearly 15 years in the veterinary industry fused with her experience as a “people” portrait photographer. Every week Monique volunteers to photograph adoptable animals at Animal Friends Alliance. A member of heArtsSpeak, she also volunteers for special projects at other shelters and rescues throughout the country. Bailey, her fluffy little mix dog, Bruno & Ingrid, the finches, and salt water and fresh water fish all share their home with Monique & Steve in beautiful Loveland, Colorado. Monique speaks at local and national conferences, hosts the podcast Tales with Tails, posts new pet photography-related videos on YouTube, started the NoCo Pet Pack group, and can spot a pupper from 1000 feet away in any setting. //TIMESTAMPS// [00:00] Intro [04:13] How the Silver Paw Studio /Dingle Days Connection Happened [05:52] What made Monique want to transition from the veterinary space to the pet photography space? [08:21] Monique’s experiences as a pet photographer and some of the things newbies need to think about when getting started. [09:21] The top three things to think about before you ever pick up a camera [09:26] Safety [10:11] Dog behavior [10:43] Patience [12:27] Pet photography pros and cons (studio environment vs. the great outdoors [15:01] Working with distractions [15:51] How to prepare for first pet photography shoot [17:08] Pet photographers making the client feel comfortable [17:43] The importance of exercise [20:23] Changes due to COVID environment [22:57] FaceTime Virtual photo sessions [26:07] Pet photography Rapid Fire Questions 📒 Show Notes/Resources 📒 ➡️ Subscribe to Dingle Days YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70ngl2ctUfcushOKgsPt1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 Blog Post: www.dingledaysphotography.com/blog/dogsarepeopletoopodcast/episode8 Purchase our prints 📷 here: https://dingledays.darkroom.tech/ 🎯FREE K9 SCENT WORK SCORE SHEET! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dingledaysk9institute.com%2FK9ScentWorkScoreSheet&event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW9CZVcxSXhaWkNaSmJYVk15cTdmREhIaGE5UXxBQ3Jtc0tuNkZQM2gyMU40STl5SDBucTMwLThtakdsVW5BOEc0YmRGZmpQbnphWlpIS0VmelljUmVwQWMwaWlyRy1mZWJEdXZCOHItUlo2OTdxbVNwZmd6cERWVjhYRzROYlRDQklCVG81VWs4TjFadXI1UkRRYw%3D%3D&v=zfVjLMeMvwQ =================================================== 📲 Connect with Monique Renee Online & Social Media Tales with Tails Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/taleswithtails/ Photography tips and pro-insights: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilverPawStudioFortCollins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverpawstudio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverpawstudio/ Join The Pack Bulletin: https://bit.ly/THEpackbulletin Join Pro Pet Photographers email group: https://bit.ly/petphotobiz 📺FaceTime Photoshoot | Virtual Portrait Session: https://youtu.be/swwd0ug4UEA