{"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 54: Interview with Hannah Nordstrom","slug":"episode-54-interview-with-hannah-nordstrom","published_at":"2026-09-15T10:43:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214/episode-54-interview-with-hannah-nordstrom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/canine-connection-podcast/3130353","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/344164/3130353/canine-connection-podcast/2026_09_07_11_50_39_9a96732a-4cc3-4cdd-88f3-c7ad77b8ca3a.mp3","summary":"Hannah Nordstrom shares her journey from a passionate first-time dog owner to a rally competitor and instructor as well as FAST CAT competitor. Hannah and her Bedlington Terrier Breitling have already accomplished great things! Her passion, positivity and enthusiasm for Breitling and dog training is evident in all she does. Hannah emphasizes the importance of creating a foundation based on building and maintaining a trusting relationship. relationship. In this episode, Hannah and Petra discuss the importance of engagement, relationship-building, and understanding your dog's unique personality in training and dog sports. They share insights on how to foster a positive training environment and the value of patience and consistency. Hannah is also a wonderful ambassador for all dog sports. Her enthusiasm is infectious! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Hannah's background in dog sports 01:54 Hannah's journey from puppy to rally champion 02:52 How environment challenges reveal training gaps 03:56 The structure and excitement of the Rock Invitational 05:55 The importance of venue and environment in competitions 06:58 Dogs choosing their handlers and the importance of patience 08:00 Fast Cat and other sports Hannah competes in 09:53 The significance of fitness and muscle building 12:07 Breed traits and unique characteristics of Bedlington Terriers 12:34 Managing arousal and environment for success 14:08 Building a relationship based on trust and confidence 16:01 The role of socialization and exposure in training 16:04 The significance of giving dogs time to engage 17:53 Handling distractions and environmental challenges 19:56 Engagement and focus in rally and obedience 20:22 Breed differences and individual personalities 22:01 The importance of relationship over exercises 23:…","meta_description":"Hannah Nordstrom shares her journey from a passionate first-time dog owner to a rally competitor and instructor as well as FAST CAT competitor. Hannah and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4711,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/canine-connection-podcast-7356214/episodes/episode-54-interview-with-hannah-nordstrom/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-54-interview-with-hannah-nordstrom.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}