What to listen for: "Unless you have a dog who is engaged with you, you can't build that relationship. And you can't get through distractions. It's impossible.” Today, our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, are talking relationships. Specifically, what it actually means to have one with your dog when the pressure is on. They argue that a real relationship isn't Kumbaya, it's the thing that keeps a dog still on a medic's table and calm on a tailgate in Texas! Robin descri

What to listen for: “If you want to try to get the best performance possible, you've got to consider all of those pieces (drive, motivation, arousal, focus) together.” Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, are tackling the interplay between drive, arousal, motivation, and focus! While many trainers treat these as isolated concepts, our hosts argue that harmonious performance requires understanding how all four components work together as an integrated system. Using an e

What to listen for: Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, announce the opening of signups for the 2026 Distraction Camp and Intentional Handling and Hide Setting. Signups began on January 4 at noon Central Standard Time. Christi Raak, who has been on the podcast, will lead the Distraction Camp, focusing on engagement, focus, arousal, and mobility. Lily Strassberg, currently in Israel, has given a tentative yes to co-teach Intentional Handling and Hide Setting. Both camp

Coming off three weeks of teaching, training, and certifications, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal discuss training your dog with a purpose,...

Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal discuss how to set your dog up for success by becoming their advocate. Listen in as our hosts explain...