The Conformation Conversation Podcast
1) Dog Show Pep Talk - 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.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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 ...Show More
5) 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 utiliz...Show More
6) 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. Â www.showdogprepschool.com www.suzanneclothier.com
7) 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.
8) 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.
9) 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 m...Show More
10) 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