{"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 33: Interview with Jenn Michaelis Stellmon","slug":"episode-33-interview-with-jenn-michaelis-stellmon","published_at":"2026-03-16T22:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214/episode-33-interview-with-jenn-michaelis-stellmon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/canine-connection-podcast/2631847","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/344164/2631847/canine-connection-podcast/2026_03_16_10_41_22_b5063058-8197-4030-a9e1-063d2b3db4f2.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Jenn Michaelis Stellmon shares her insights on training dogs and horses using clicker training, focusing on motivation, frustration tolerance, and generalization. Discover how species differences influence training strategies and learn practical tips for building confidence and resilience in your animals. In this engaging conversation, Jenn shares her insights on training dogs and horses, emphasizing the importance of emotional health, physical soundness, and the power of positive reinforcement. Discover practical strategies for shaping behavior, addressing emotional states, and integrating cross-species training techniques. Jenn emphasizes the importance of observation, and breaking down training down into tiny steps. She discusses how positive reinforcement and understanding emotional states can transform training outcomes and deepen the bond with all animals. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Background of Jen Stellmon 03:07 Training Techniques: Back Chaining and Freestyle 06:03 Transition to Horse Training: Clicker Training and Rehabilitation 09:08 Differences in Training: Dogs vs. Horses 12:10 Frustration and Learning: Managing Expectations 14:53 Generalization in Training: Dogs vs. Horses 18:14 The Importance of Agency in Learning 21:18 Handling Frustration in Training 24:04 Conclusion and Future Aspirations 30:28 Navigating Technical Difficulties 30:46 The Impact of Training on Dog Performance 35:30 Building Frustration Tolerance in Dogs 40:21 Understanding Emotional States in Dog Training 46:49 The Complexity of Dog Training 54:02 Strategies for Effective Dog Training 55:59 The Power of Data in Training 56:30 Exploring Clicker Training in Competitive Dressage 57:52 Positive Reinforcement: A Shift in Horse Training 59:47 The Joy of Training: Moti…","meta_description":"In this episode, Jenn Michaelis Stellmon shares her insights on training dogs and horses using clicker training, focusing on motivation, frustration toler…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5467,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/canine-connection-podcast-7356214/episodes/episode-33-interview-with-jenn-michaelis-stellmon/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-33-interview-with-jenn-michaelis-stellmon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}