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The Conformation Conversation
by Vicki Ronchette
Interviews, discussions and round tables about all things show dogs. Hear from dog breeders, professional dog trainers, owner handlers, professional handlers, dog show judges and much more. Learn about training, breeding, showing and conserving purebred dogs.
Episodes
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Interview with Former Junior Handler, Jim Tyson
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette interviews Former Junior Handler, Jim Tyson. Jim was a junior handler as a kid and after decades away from the sport he returned with a new show dog and they are doing amazing.
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Dealing with Disappointment at Dog Shows
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses dealing with disappointment and how to better cope with frustration at dog shows.
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Are you a Yes Person or an Honest Person
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the importance of being honest when the dog's well-being is at stake.
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The Importance of Filming Your Training and Performances
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the value of filming ourselves in training sessions and in the ring.
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Breeder of Influence Interview with Devon Allen of Kairk Airedale Terriers
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette interviews Airedale Terrier Breeder Devon Allen.
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Show Dog Prep School Pep Talk 4 - Listen on your way to the dog show
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette gives a pep talk for your drive to the dog show. www.showdogprepschool.com
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Competing Successfully alongside Professional Handlers
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette offers tips for competing successfully when showing against professionals. www.showdogprepschool.com
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Making the Decision to Place a Show Prospect
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses making the decision to rehome a show prospect or retired show or breeding dog.
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Show Dog Prep School Pep Talk 3 - Listen on the Way to the Dog Show
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette gives you a pep talk for the ride to the dog show.
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Specialing a Dog - There's a reason why they are called Special
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses specialing a dog, what it entails and how to decide to do it. www.showdogprepschool.com
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Show Dog Prep School Pep Talk 2 - Listen on the way to the dog show
Show Dog Prep School Founder, Lead Instructor and Dog Show Coach gives a Dog Show Pep Talk!
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Goal Setting and Reflecting
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the importance of setting goals and reflecting on them to measure progress and success.
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Dog Show Pep Talk 1 - Listen on the Way to the Dog Show
Pep Talk 1 - This is the first of several pep talk episodes where Vicki will give you a pep talk for on the way to the dog show. Listen to feel relaxed, inspired and encouraged.
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When your Dog has a bad experience in the Ring
Vicki discusses what NOT to do when your dog backs away, sits down or tries to avoid the judge's exam.
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Talk with Vicki about new book, The Calm Before the Ring - Managing Performance Anxiety in Dog Shows and Sports with Chelsea Murray
Vicki is interviewed by dog trainer and podcaster Chelsea Murray about her new book, The Calm Before the Ring - Managing Performance Anxiety in Dog Shows and Sports.
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Reading the AKC Poodle Standard
Official Standard of the Poodle The Standard for the Poodle (Toy variety) is the same as for the Standard and Miniature varieties except as regards heights. General Appearance: Carriage and Condition - That of a very active, intelligent and elegant- appearing dog, squarely built, well…
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Is it really positive reinforcement?
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses positive reinforcement (+R) and the other quadrants of operant conditioning learning theory and how to be sure you are utilizing it.
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Raising a Singleton Puppy with Suzanne Clothier
Vicki talks to renowned dog trainer, author, international speaker and German Shepherd Dog breeder, Suzanne Clothier on raising a singleton puppy. www.showdogprepschool.com www.suzanneclothier.com
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Breeder of Influence Interview with Amy Issleib of Temerity German Pinschers
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette interviews German Pinscher, Amy Issleib of Temerity German Pinschers.
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A Discussion on Grading Litters, Breeding and Figuring it all out
Dachshund Breeder/Owner/Handler, Vicki and Barbara Reisinger discuss evaluating litters, grading different breeds, breeding and figuring it all out.
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A Pro Trainer Discussion on Littermate Syndrome
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette talks with fellow pro trainer and SDPS Instructor Andrea Stone about Littermate Syndrome. Is this an actual thing? What does the term mean and where did it come from? www.showdogprepschool.com
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Don't feed me your sour grapes
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses bad mouthing judging and other dogs at dog shows and online. www.showdogprepschool.com
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Get the Help You Need from the Right Source
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor discusses finding the help you need from someone who can help rather than going to the same source for all your questions.
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Taking my Time with my Sensitive Puppy
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette discusses waiting to show sensitive puppies as we help them grow more confident and outgoing.
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On Showing a Dog that Only Needs Majors
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette offers another viewpoint on people showing dogs who only need majors to finish.
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Naming Show Dogs
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette explains how people name show dogs and how kennel names and call names might be chosen and used.
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Attending Westminster (New York), the AKC National Championship (Orlando) and your National Specialty
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the importance and reason for making it a point to attend "the Big Three", Westminster, Orlando and your National Specialty shows.
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Ending the Blame Game - Supporting Puppy People
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette discusses the importance of supporting our puppy people when an issue arises and avoiding blaming others.
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Reading of the AKC standard for the Samoyed
Official Standard of the Samoyed General Conformation: (a) General Appearance-The Samoyed, being essentially a working dog, should present a picture of beauty, alertness and strength, with agility, dignity and grace. As his work lies in cold climates, his coat should be heavy and…
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Reading of the AKC Chinese Crested Standard
Official Standard of the Chinese Crested General Appearance: A toy dog, fine-boned, elegant and graceful. The distinct varieties are born in the same litter. The Hairless with hair only on the head, tail and feet and the Powderpuff, completely covered with hair. The breed serves as a loving...
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Closing out 2024 and Planning/Goal Setting for 2025
In this episode, Vicki discusses the importance of reflecting on your previous goals and ways to effectively set goals for the upcoming year without it feeling daunting or overwhelming.
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Reading of the AKC Basset Hound Standard
Official Standard for the Basset Hound General Appearance: The Basset Hound possesses in marked degree those characteristics which equip it admirably to follow a trail over and through difficult terrain. It is a short-legged dog, heavier in bone, size considered, than any other breed of dog, and...
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Reading of the AKC Vizsla Standard
Official Standard for the Vizsla General Appearance: That of a medium-sized, short-coated, hunting dog of distinguishedappearance and bearing. Robust but rather lightly built, the coat is an attractive shaded goldenrust. Originating in Hungary, the Vizsla was bred to work in field, forest and...
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A Plea to Established Breeders
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette discusses the need for established breeders to be open to talking to new people and being kind and welcoming to them.
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Reading of the AKC German Shorthair Pointer Standard
Official Standard for the German Shorthaired Pointer General Appearance: The German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile hunter, an all-purpose gun dog capable of high performance in field and water. The judgment of Shorthairs in the show ring reflects this basic characteristic. The overall picture...
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Let's Normalize Advocating for our Dogs
Anyone who advocates for the well being of their dog deserves respect and grace and should never had to face pressure or judgement.
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Reading of the AKC Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Standard
Official Standard of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel General Appearance: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an active, graceful, well-balanced toy spaniel, very gay and free in action; fearless and sporting in character, yet at the same time gentle and affectionate. It is this typical gay...
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Whelping a Litter
Vicki discusses ways to help prepare you for whelping a litter of puppies.
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Why Don't I Win More?
Vicki discusses reasons why a person may experience periods of not winning in the show ring.
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Other Sports During a Break with Conformation
Vicki discusses how dabbling in other sports can benefit a show dog during breaks in showing or along with being active in the show ring.
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Focusing on YOUR performance in the ring
Vicki talks about ways to improve your performance by adjusting your own body language and behavior in the ring.
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Breeding to Show or Showing to Breed Roundtable Discussion
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette and several other breeders discuss their thoughts and reasons for breeding. www.showdogprepschool.com
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Conversational not Confrontational
In this episode of the podcast, SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor talks to Rebecca Lanier, LMFT about ways to approach difficult conversations. Learn about proven techniques used in marriage and family therapy to help communicate in a healthier way.
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Redefining Winning - A Discussion with Mindset Coach Rebecca Lanier
In this discussion, Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette talks with Mindset Coach, Rebecca Lanier, LMFT about how redefining winning in order to help people cope with performance anxiety and ring stress.
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Reading of the AKC Official French Bulldog Standard
Official Standard of the French Bulldog General Appearance: The French Bulldog has the appearance of an active, intelligent, muscular dog of heavy bone, smooth coat, compactly built, and of medium or small structure. The hallmarks of the breed are the square head with bat ears and the roach back....
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Breeder of Influence Interview with Karen Oglesby of Ka’Roo Silky Terriers
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette interviews Silky Terrier breeder Karen Oglesby.
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The Reading of the AKC Doberman Pinscher standard.
Official Standard of the Doberman Pinscher General Appearance: The appearance is that of a dog of medium size, with a body that is square. Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament....
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Breeder of Influence Interview with Kay Peiser
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor interviews Kay Peiser of Kaylen's Chinese Cresteds, Standard Poodles and Boxers.
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A From Shy to Showy Interview with Kate Obitz
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette interviews Kate Obitz on her progress and success with Vicki's From Shy to Showy program.
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Handing off the Torch to New Breeders with Laura Reeves
SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses handing off the torch to new breeders with Laura Reeves.
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Interviews, discussions and round tables about all things show dogs. Hear from dog breeders, professional dog trainers, owner handlers, professional handlers, dog show judges and much more. Learn about training, breeding, showing and conserving purebred dogs.
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Vicki Ronchette
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Interviews, discussions and round tables about all things show dogs. Hear from dog breeders, professional dog trainers, owner handlers, professional handlers, dog show judges and much more. Learn about training, breeding, showing and conserving purebred dogs.
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