{"podcast":{"title":"Canine Connection Podcast","slug":"canine-connection-podcast-7356214","podcast_index_feed_id":7356214,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/canine-connection-podcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/canine-connection-podcast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/canine-connection-podcast/20250823_060824_2eaace8a41e6d347e16e561cef35f36f.jpg","author":"Petra Ford & Laurie Winter Strimavicious","episode_count":51,"summary":"Canine Connection is a podcast for dog lovers, by dog lovers—people who are passionate about dog training and the incredible bond it builds between us and our dogs. We believe dog training is all about communication, and we’re here to talk about it in a way that’s approachable and relatable. Whether you're involved in dog sports or just want to better understand your pup, we’ll break down training concepts that apply across the board. Through honest conversations and inspiring interviews, we’ll explore mindset, motivation, and real-life experiences—plus share practical, actionable tips to help you grow alongside your dog. If you love all things dogs, dog training and dog sports and want to deepen your connection with your canine companion, you’re in the right place.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 26: Interview with Crystal Wing","slug":"episode-26-interview-with-crystal-wing","published_at":"2026-01-19T10:47:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214/episode-26-interview-with-crystal-wing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/canine-connection-podcast/2452780","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/344164/2452780/canine-connection-podcast/2026_01_10_21_14_44_88e31d8d-4d56-4d4d-be3d-6a8395bd2cac.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Canine Connection podcast, hosts Petra and Laurie welcome Crystal Wing, a former high school art teacher turned dog trainer. Crystal shares her journey of transitioning from teaching to dog training, emphasizing the importance of following one's passion and the challenges of finding safety and comfort in change. The conversation explores the significance of creativity, curiosity, and observation in dog training, as well as the application of art principles to enhance training techniques. Crystal introduces the Six C's framework for understanding dog behavior and discusses the importance of being present in the moment during training sessions. The episode concludes with insights on embracing mistakes as learning opportunities and valuing information over judgment in the training process. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the emotional aspects of dog training, emphasizing the importance of emotional awareness, overcoming judgment, and fostering curiosity. They discuss how societal expectations can weigh heavily on trainers and the need to embrace mistakes as part of the learning process. The conversation highlights the significance of observation and analysis in understanding dog behavior, as well as the role of confidence and self-perception in effective training. Ultimately, the speakers advocate for a shift from judgment to curiosity, encouraging trainers to focus on the process rather than perfection. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Crystal Wing 01:11 Transitioning from Teaching to Dog Training 03:56 The Importance of Taking Risks 07:43 Finding Safety and Comfort in Change 11:04 Creativity in Dog Training 16:15 Curiosity as a Tool for Creativity 21:36 The Role of Critical Analysis in Training 28:32 Staying Present and Mindf…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Canine Connection podcast, hosts Petra and Laurie welcome Crystal Wing, a former high school art teacher turned dog trainer. Crysta…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4902,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/canine-connection-podcast-7356214/episodes/episode-26-interview-with-crystal-wing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214/episode-26-interview-with-crystal-wing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}