What to listen for:Our hosts get up close and personal with Ronny LeJeune, a certified professional dog trainer, canine fitness trainer, and canine nutritionist. Ronny, owner of Perfectly Rawsome and Optimal Canine, steps us through her fascinating journey from graphics and marketing to the dog-loving world she now inhabits.Ronny demystifies the foundations of dog training, emphasizing the importance of freedom, especially for high-energy breeds like her GSP, Quest. She shares valuable insights on teaching recall and engagement and the art of mastering arousal control. But Ronny's expertise doesn't stop at obedience training; she's a guru in canine nutrition too. Listen as she navigates the world of dog food, sharing invaluable tips on how to order the right products and craft a diet that ensures optimal performance. With a mix of practical advice, expert insights, and heartfelt dog stories, this episode is a treasure trove for all dog trainers!Key Topics:What Brought Ronny to Hunt, Point, Retrieve Breed (0:03:03)Understanding the Needs of High-Drive Dogs (0:09:05)The Foundation Behaviors that Are So Important (0:12:03)Building Foundations with Patience Rather Than Pushing (0:18:06)What Came First for Ronny? Fitness or Nutrition? (0:20:20)Looking at the Whole Picture in Canine Nutrition (0:26:02)Electrolytes and Hydration (0:35:33)Bone Broth and Bone Broth Powder (0:39:28)Cross Training and Different Canine Sports and Training (0:48:32)Fitting a Harness and Types of Harnesses (0:51:58)Resources:FB https://www.facebook.com/ronny.wiltz/ IG https://www.instagram.com/c0smicunicorn/ Perfectly Rawsome: https://perfectlyrawsome.com/  (more resources here)Optimal Canine: https://optimalcanine.com/  (more resources here)We want to hear from you:Check out the K9 Detection Collaborative FB page and comment on the episode post!K9Sensus Foundation can be found on Facebook and Instagram. We have a Trainer’s Group on Facebook!Scentsabilities Nosework is also on Facebook. Here is a Facebook group you should join!Crystal Wing K9 Coach can be found here at CB K9 and here at Evolution Working Dog Club. Also, check out her Functional Obedience Class here.

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