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by Anthony De Marinis & Vinny Viola

Welcome to The Canine Classroom, a podcast for dog training professionals and dog enthusiasts, where we discuss training, behavior and everything in between!

We are two friends and dog trainers who share a passion for dogs. We're constantly learning, exploring, and questioning each other's ideas, as well as our own, so we can become better at what we do.

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Ep. 31- The Emotional Impact of Methodology with Jen Humphrey

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    Ep. 31- The Emotional Impact of Methodology with Jen Humphrey

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    In this episode we sat down with Jen Humphrey, owner and dog trainer of The Right Paw in Princeton, MA to chat about a variety of topics. Some of the topics include: the emotional impact of dog training methodologies, dog sports, obedience training and problem solving, having a safe family pet dog with a baby and young kids to name a few. To learn more about Jen, her training services and her upcoming workshops, visit her website, Instagram and Facebook page. To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's. Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

  • Ep 30- Are Medical Issues & Pain Really Causing Behavior Problems?

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    Ep 30- Are Medical Issues & Pain Really Causing Behavior Problems?

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    Are medical issues and pain really causing behavior problems in dogs? Or are trainers suggesting this to quickly to clients? Or are dog trainers not suggesting this quick enough? Vinny & Anthony jump into this conversation together as they have some questions and opinions based on their experience with their clients. To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

  • Ep. 29 - Working With Arousal and Learning About GRC with Valentine Komissarouk

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    Ep. 29 - Working With Arousal and Learning About GRC with Valentine Komissarouk

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    Episode 29 is here! We had Valentine Komissarouk on to discuss the sport, GRC and how it has changed the way she trains and works with dogs. We also discussed how GRC has helped each of us in working with dogs who tend to get overly aroused and how to work dogs through those different arousal states. To learn more about Valentine and her work, you can check out her website and visit her Instagram and Facebook pages, Chromatic-K9. To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

  • Ep. 28- Ethical Sheltering, Biological Fulfillment & Play Skills with Haylie Gernert-Dott

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    Ep. 28- Ethical Sheltering, Biological Fulfillment & Play Skills with Haylie Gernert-Dott

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    We're back after taking a little break with the podcast! In this episode we have our friend, Haylie Gernert-Dott on to discuss a variety of topics. We discuss what Haylie considers to be an ethical animal sheltering program, the concept of temperament testing dogs and adopting dogs into the community. We then dive into a great conversation on genetics, biological fulfillment and play skills and what that might look like for specific dogs. To learn more about Haylie and her work, you can check out her website and visit her business Facebook page, Intuitive Dog Training. To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis- De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior Vinny Viola- Canine Jester Dog Training

  • Season 1

  • Ep. 27 Dog Sports and Their Impact on Trainers with Nick Benger

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    Ep. 27 Dog Sports and Their Impact on Trainers with Nick Benger

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    We have Nick Benger with us in this episode! This episode was all over the place with many different topics. (Just the way we like it!!!) Nick discussed the impact dog sports has recently had on him as well as lessons he has learned throughout his dog training career. This is a dog trainers episode for sure! Nick is known for his podcast, Dog Talk With Nick Benger, where he has a variety of guests and topics all surrounding dogs and dog training. To learn more about Nick Benger, his work and his services, click here! To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis Website https://demarinisdogtraining.com Vinny Viola Website https://www.caninejester.com