What if punishment is breaking your bond—not fixing behavior? In this thought-provoking episode of Irreplaceable Tails, host Mallory Dickinson, RVT sits down with legendary trainer Dr. Ken Ramirez, Executive VP of Karen Pryor Clicker Training, to unpack decades of experience and research on dog behavior, training, and the human-animal bond. From the dangers of shock collars to how kids should interact with dogs, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to raise happy, well-behaved pets through connection—not control.🎧 What you'll discover:The biggest training mistakes most dog owners makeWhy positive reinforcement outperforms punishmentHow expectations shifted as pets moved from yard to bedThe risks of aversive tools like shock collars and leash popsWhy knowing your dog’s breed matters (but breed bias doesn’t)How to pick the right first commands and training goalsWhy understanding body language is essential to preventing problems👥 Who will love this episode:Pet owners navigating training challengesFirst-time adopters learning what to expectRescue advocates and shelter professionalsVeterinary staff looking to better educate clientsParents with young children around petsAnyone confused about conflicting training methods🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Dr. Ken Ramirez + common training mistakes 02:30 – Why punishment breaks trust 05:00 – How pets became family—and the training consequences 08:00 – Urban living: Why dogs “misbehave” inside 10:30 – The shelter system & behavior expectations 13:00 – Breed characteristics vs. breed bias 15:00 – First commands & lifestyle-based training 17:30 – Teaching body language & avoiding miscommunication 22:00 – Why Ken opposes shock collars 27:00 – Rattlesnake avoidance… with positive reinforcement?🔔 Stay Connected:Like this episode if you learned something newShare your dog’s quirks in the commentsSubscribe & tap the bell so you don’t miss a future episode Irreplaceable Tails: Because every pet’s story matters.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. 📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios 📥 Contact: [email protected]. 8#IrreplaceableTails #KenRamirez #ClickerTraining

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