Episode 7: Donald Bruckner Interview

Welcome to our FIRST interview! In this episode of the K9 Connection podcast, host PetraFord interviews her student Donald Bruckner about his dog training journey. Students often think they are the only ones struggling. That’s not true!! They discuss the evolution of training techniques, the deep connection between dogsand their trainers, and the challenges faced in the training process. Donald shares insights on reading a dog's language, overcoming social pressure, and the importance of observation and note-taking in training. They also touch onhandling frustration and the resilience required in dog training, emphasizing that many trainers face similar struggles and that progress is often made overtime.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Dog Training Journey02:45 The Evolution of Training Techniques06:02 The Connection Between Dog and Trainer08:56 Challenges in Dog Training11:50 Reading Your Dog's Signals14:38 Overcoming Social Pressure in Training17:45 Learning from Past Experiences20:42 The Importance of Observation23:32 The Role of Notes in Training26:28 Handling Frustration in Training29:30 Resilience in Dog Training32:35 Final Thoughts and EncouragementFOLLOW US:https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpodhttps://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcastPETRA:https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/www.petrasdogresourcecenter.comLAURIE: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimaviciushttps://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025