#091 Beyond Treats and Praise: Rethinking Modern Dog Training with Jalen Romeo

In this episode of Kynotalk, we talk to Jalen Romeo, a pet dog trainer from Australia, about the nuanced realities of modern dog training — from companion dogs to detection work.We explore why integration into nature is essential, how emotions influence the training process, and why praise isn’t always as effective as it seems. The conversation dives into the difference between rewards and reinforcement, the importance of socialization, and the environmental factors that shape dog behavior.Jaylen also shares thoughts on motivation, real-world training applications, and the mindset needed to build a sustainable dog training practice.A must-listen for anyone who is into dog training!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Jalen Romeo
04:16 Exploring Dog Training Communities
07:58 Insights on Detection Dog Training
12:02 Understanding Reinforcement vs. Reward
15:53 The Importance of Socialization in Dog Training
19:56 Bridging Pet Dog Training with Detection Work
24:08 The Role of Environment in Dog Behavior
28:08 Navigating Social Interactions with Dogs
32:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
47:02 Understanding Rewards and Reinforcers
50:33 The Role of Praise in Training
54:58 Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation
01:02:00 The Concept of Jackpot Rewards
01:08:52 Real-World Applications of Reward Systems
01:15:03 Emotional Dynamics in Training
01:20:09 Building a Successful Training Business

‼️ Jalens question for the next guest: "What's some of your daily practices that helps you find gratitude and discipline for the day to day work you do with dogs and their people"

Our training sessions in Austria

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🔗 instagram.com/pawprides/?hl=en
🔗 facebook.com/pawprides
🔗 pawprides.com

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