Episode 048: Understanding How Dogs Learn w/ Robin MacFarlane

Robin MacFarlane is the owner and training director of That's My Dog and also heads the TMD E-academy, a continuing ed program for dog training professionals. Robin's ability to read and understand dogs is unlike any I've ever seen. In this episode she discusses the importance of a choosing a breed that's right for your lifestyle and how that relates to dogs bred for a purpose. In addition, she gives tips on how we can better understand our dogs, help them overcome situations, and breaks down the proper use of remote collar training. Watch for details this week for your chance to win the training videos mentioned in this episode from Gun Dog Supply, in addition to a training consultation with Robin herself! The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: Purina Pro Plan Boss Shotshells 7:00 That's My Dog 9:20 Choosing a breed ideal for your lifestyle 13:15 Owning a dog bred to hunt that will never hunt 19:00 Physically and mentally exercising dogs 22:48 Biggest problem owners have with dogs 25:05 How to better understand and read our dogs 29:20 Being 'alpha' 31:30 Type of dog that's difficult 35:00 Importance of body language to our dogs 39:50 Manners when running in braced dog events 44:10 Helping dog overcome a bad situation during event 45:30 Aggression 48:05 What average person is doing wrong with remote collar training 53:05 Guide to remote collar training 55:28 When/how to use the different remote collar options 1:01:20 Collar-wise dogs 1:04:20 Are remote training collars for all types of dogs 1:06:50 Services Robin offers 1:07:50 Cato Boards and 'Place' command --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Syren: Shotguns for Women BigFrig: Coolers, Tumblers and Dry Boxes for Your Way of Life Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube ------------------------------------------------- Connect with Robin www.robinmacfarlane.com That's My Dog Gun Dog Supply Videos