{"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":67,"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":"2026-09-22T08:22:47.007034+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 53: Interview with Kaleigh Gagnon","slug":"episode-53-interview-with-kaleigh-gagnon","published_at":"2026-09-07T23:56:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214/episode-53-interview-with-kaleigh-gagnon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/canine-connection-podcast/3118051","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/344164/3118051/canine-connection-podcast/2026_09_03_09_56_33_51f577f6-4fa5-4705-af2f-6c5f88cf2b1c.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Kaleigh Gagnon shares her extensive knowledge of search and rescue dogs and scent work training. Discover how dogs are trained to detect various odors and the comprehensive certification process required to become operational. We talk about how versatile and adaptable dogs can be. Kaleigh’s emphasizes the importance of learning how to read your dog’s behavior to develop a strong partnership. Search and rescue requires an enormous amount of time, dedication and sacrifice. We are grateful for all the volunteers out there! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Search and Rescue and Kaleigh Gagnon's background 00:06 Types of search and rescue work: live find vs. human remains detection 00:14 Training and certifying search and rescue dogs in different disciplines 00:44 Teaching dogs to differentiate odors and environments 01:00 Reading your dog's behavior and body language during scent work 01:02 The importance of trust, communication, and relationship building 01:31 Environmental factors and odor movement in scent detection 01:56 Training routines, consistency, and handling during searches 02:18 The mental aspect of scent work and handler confidence 02:29 How dogs perceive odors and the science of odor wafting 02:37 Practical tips for training and improving scent detection skills 03:08 The rewarding and fulfilling nature of search and rescue work CONTACT US: https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast PETRA: https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/ www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com LAURIE: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025","meta_description":"In this episode, Kaleigh Gagnon shares her extensive knowledge of search and rescue dogs and scent work training. Discover how dogs are trained to detect…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4257,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/canine-connection-podcast-7356214/episodes/episode-53-interview-with-kaleigh-gagnon/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-53-interview-with-kaleigh-gagnon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}