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Rover Ambassadors List

Who/ What are 'Rover Ambassadors'

"I am looking for a 'brain dump' on what Jenna sees & how she interpret what she sees. I would like to compare that to my interpretation / what I see."

What’s your number one fear when it comes to your dog’s recovery?

Love Letters from Jenna

How to Change Profile Name

How to Record Training Sessions & Recommended Cameras

"Can my partner/family member have their own Recover Rover Account?"

How to Download Recover Rover App

"I can't find a download or link at the bottom of a curriculum video!"

"R went over threshold on a walk today. Wondering how Guardians cope with the stress of their dog going over threshold."

Functional/Technical Lessons Learned (Running List)

Rover's Journey: 1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back??

Guardian Mindset

Life 'After' Recovery Journey (post-RR)

Rover Goal Worksheet Examples (first drafts)

Discussion: How to Prioritize Your Goals for Rover

Workshop: Initial Goal Setting #1

Workshop: Initial Goal Setting #2

Workshop: Initial Goal Setting #3

2 Different Types of Goals

Workshop: Revisiting Goals Mid-Way (through your Track)

New Year Goals & Planning (Workshop 1/8/24)

Workshop: Goal Setting for Graduation from Recover Rover

Treat Scaling Explained & Activity

How to Select Treats if R has Food Allergies/Sensitivities

Working w Rover who has Food Sensitivities, Allergies, etc (words of advice from Team Zaatar)

Dog Enrichment Explained (it's more than just food puzzles)

Enrichment Games/Ideas List

Athleticism & Hunting Enrichment Ideas

Food Puzzle Enrichment Ideas

Intrinsic & Extrinsic Rewards Examples

Enrichment Idea (to make things more challenging for R)

Using Intrinsic Reinforcement to Treat R's Anxiety

Optimism and Pessimism in R

"What if Rover doesn't like toys?"

"What if I Can't Get R to Play with Me?"

Video Review: How to Guardian-Dog Play

Beginner's Guide to POSITIVE Reinforcement Dog Training

Dog Training 101: Mechanics & Foundations of Dog Training

How Often & How Long Should I Train My Dog

"Should I use a Clicker instead of a Marker Word?"

BEST Dog Treats for an ANXIOUS Dog

"Rover has a bad stomach today; should I train?"

Recommended Treat Pouch/ Treat Stations

How to Phase Out Treats When Dog Training

When Luring Rover Is a Helpful Strategy / How to Know if You're Luring Correctly or Using Food Coercion

"What to do if R's Treat Values Constantly Change?"

Basic Skills Class Playlist

How to Teach Rover to Come When Called (Recall)

When to Intervene to Tell Rover "the answer" vs When do we hold off to let her "think"

"Rover will only perform cued behavior when she's in front of me - not to the side"

Recommended Resources to Teach Rover a Trick

Trick Suggestions (to train for funzies)

Arousal Control Game (Re-Teach 2024)

How to Have Guests Over Workshop (for Non-Reactive Dogs) Part 1

How to Have Guests Over Workshop (for Non-Reactive Dogs) Part 2

How to Have Guests Over Workshop (for Non-Reactive Dogs) Part 3

What is "Dog Behavior" & How to Interpret It

"Dog Anxiety" Defined - Recommended Everyone Watch

"Generalization" Explained

"Desensitization" Explained - What it is & How to Implement

"Reactivity" Defined & Why Did I Call It "11 Steps of Reactivity" vs "Aggression"

"REACTIVE" vs "AGGRESSIVE DOG" - THE DIFFERENCE & TRAINING

"Rehearsed Aggression" Explained

Difference B/T Coping Mechanism vs Training Technique?

"Treat Scaling" Explained: High, Med, Low Value Treats

"Single Event Learner" Explained

"Trigger Stacking" Explained & How to Train With It

"Arousal" vs "Arousal Control" Explained

"High Arousal" Dog Defined - How stressed are they?

"Limbo" Stage of Rover's Learning (esp in reactivity/agg training)

"Trainer told me to require eye contact." // Why eye contact from R is not ALWAYS a good thing

All About Dog 'Play' Behavior

Dog Body Language: Complete Guide to Dog Stress Signals

Reactivity: All Dog Body Language Breakdown

Sep Anx: All Dog Body Language Breakdown Part 1

Sep Anx: All Dog Body Language Breakdown Part 2

Most Overlooked Signs of Stress in Dogs

Dog Body Language: Anxiety or Fear

Signs of Depression in Dogs

R biting at Guardian Hand: "Stress," "Arousal," or "Naughty" Behavior? And what to do about it.

Marking Excessively on Walks

Be A Dog Re-Teach (using intuition more than explicit steps)

Why I don't teach "Relax on the Mat"

"Does Be A Dog NEED to be on cue?"

Should you set up a formal training session for Be A Dog or train 'in the moment'?

"R gets too excited by treats when I reward in Be A Dog." & "I have a different cue I use for Be A Dog. Is that okay?"

When transitioning to t-Touch, do you still mark ("yes")?

Ex. Be A Dog Video Review #1 (Teams Deja & Kora)

Ex. Be A Dog Video Review #2 (Team Tank)

Cooperative Care "Start Button" Ideas

How to Get Consent from Rover (Guest Trainer) Part 1 of 3

How to Get Consent from Rover (Guest Trainer) Part 2 of 3

How to Get Consent from Rover (Guest Trainer) Part 3 of 3

You Can Ask for Consent Too Much! (thought post-Tara's Consent Presentation)

How to Find a GROOMER for Rover/Convos w/ Groomer About R's Anxiety (Guest Trainer Tara Oster)

Jenna's Hot Take On Walking Gear

Gentle Leader Thoughts

Recommended Muzzles

Muzzle Training Review (Mayzie)

R gets so (happy) excited for harness/leash, that he just bites it when it comes out

Desensitize the Harness: Troubleshooting

8/1/2022 (Harness Training Workshop)

Loose Leash Walking MUST LISTEN - Video Review ex & Discussion

11/8/2021 (loose leash walking workshop)

Setting Up Experiments Using ADA[D] Formula

Finding the Right Questions to Ask BEFORE Running Threshold Experiments

"I can't come across the trigger ADA[D] I need to do a threshold experiment"

10/18/2021 (Threshold Statement Workshop)

Examples of Threshold Statements

Setting Up Training Plans & Reviewing Training Log (examples)

Eleve-Eight Protocol Run Through

Break Big Trigger Events Into Small Steps for Rover

Ex Training Log Review (2x Teams Silke & Athena) (first 2 weeks ever doing training log)

"The Reset Protocol"

First 3 Steps to Get Out of a Training Plateau

How You (The Guardian) Can Start to Feel More Confident in Training Protocols

How to Prepare for Holidays/Family Parties w/ Rover

Data Debrief #1 Workshop (Creating Threshold Statements for the first time)

Ex Weekly Training Plan w 4 Goals (Team Silke)

The 6 Mindset Phases Every Guardian Experiences Through the 6mo Anxious Dog Track

Will CBD Help Highly Anxious Rover

All About Anxiety Meds & Vet Behaviorists "VB" (deep dive)

Vet Behaviorist Explained: Vet Be Specialist Dr. Chris Pachel & Jenna (Full Interview)

"R took behavior med for first time & behaved strangely. What does it mean & What do I do?"

The Pros & Cons of Speeding Through Rover's Recovery

How to Build TRUST with Your Dog

How to Calm an Anxious Dog In Public

If you have a dog for which the whole Outside is the Trigger (not just one Stimulus), WATCH THIS. (Steps 6 & 11)

A Tool to Measure Rover's Generalized Anxiety Recovery Progress via Enrichment

Rounding Graduation: Lessons Learned & 'What I Wish I Had Known When Starting RRP'

9/5/2022 (Guest RRP Graduates Reflect on What They Wish They Had Known)

(Brand New to RR) "My dog has done eng/disengage or Look At That for a long time. What do I do to move past that stage?"

"Should You Coddle or Give Comfort to a Fearful, Reactive Dog?"

Follow the Leader: "How much should I intervene if Rover is getting into things she shouldn't or is getting too close to the trigger?"

Follow the Leader: "What if I don't have a place with No Triggers?"

Follow the Leader: "R gets confused doing FTL on leash in backyard." & "Where do I practice FTL?"

"Did I prevent Over Threshold Correctly?" Video Review: Encounter Trigger When Haven't Learned 11 Steps Yet or Early In Recovery (Team Silke)

"I don't know what to do when Rover goes Over Threshold & I'm Early In Training." (ie Haven't Learned Eleve-Eight Yet)

Reactivity: "What if I don't know what caused Rover to go Over Threshold?"

Reactivity Threshold Experiments: "Where do I experiment first if R is triggered everywhere (even at home)?"

Ex. Threshold Experiments (video review/ body language)

Reactivity Log: "If R faces multiple triggers every day, do I log every single event?"

"If I feed after R barks, am I rewarding the bark?" (read)

"If I give treat after R Barks, am I reinforcing the bark?" (w/ video review of R barks)

Reinforcing Fear Emotion vs Reinforcing Fearful Behavior

Reactivity: "If R is facing 'friendly frustration' with her trigger, do I still use 11 Step Method?"

"What if R does NOT respond to marker near his trigger?"

11 Steps of Reactivity & E-E Workshop (5/28/24)

"When I'm training in the moment, I can't tell if I need to go down to Step 5, keep training at 6/7, or or move on to 8."

(Steps 6 & 7) Engage/ Disengage Explained

"R keeps getting stuck in Step 6/7. Don't know if I should go down to 5 or up to 8."

(Steps 6-9) on Walk to Bark Sound Trigger - Video Review Example (Team Ziggy)

(Steps 7, 8, & 9) Ex. Video Review Dog-Dog Trigger Team Angus

(Step 8) "Is R not able to perform Step 8 bc she's over threshold? (ex won't respond to 'come'. Does that men she's over threshold?"

"R responds great to trigger in one context, but badly to same trigger in different context"

"What if R hyper-focuses on a Ball (or similar) whenever the trigger is near?"

"What if R would rather sniff instead of get her treat near a trigger?"

"What if R KEEPS looking/sniffing in the direction of trigger even after trigger disappears? How do I get R to "move on" after trigger has left the space?"

"I go out to train with Intent on one trigger; but when we come into contact with other triggers, should I train or do a coping mech?"

How is Rover's Reactivity Related to Prey Drive?

Reactivity: "When do you know you've hit a plateau and it's time to change the trigger?"

When You're Not Sure If Dog's Excitement is Guarding You or "Policing" & Asking for Structure

Video Review: Ziggy Meets People On Leash

(Steps 9 & 10) "ABC Game" (Teach R Not to Jump on People)

(Steps 10 & 11) in Public Park - Zaatar Practicing Play with Mom & Be A Dog (no treats) Live Training Session

Rover meets Trigger Dog for First Time - ADVANCED Skill (Team Loki) Video Review

SA: "What if I MUST Leave Rover Alone One Day?"

"Do I need to crate train for separation anxiety recovery?"

Discussion: SA Threshold Training

SA Threshold Experiments: "Should I test with just me leaving or ALSO with my Spouse leaving?"

SA: "Do I wait till R is calm to perform a goodbye?"

SA: "Is it okay if R approaches the door during goodbyes?" (w/ video review)

Ex. Separation Anxiety Experiments (video review/ body language)

"How do I fade out warm ups?"

"How Do I Cope with *MY* Anxiety Around Leaving R Alone?"

"How to Handle Rover's Anxiety When I'm Moving Homes?"

7/13/2022 (Separation Anxiety Workshop)

Sep Anx Workshop (10/26/23)

Resource Guarding: Function/Intention Behind Each of the 8 Steps

When R Resource Guards Owner From Another Dog

Resource Guarding Ex Review (Lola & Mater)

Arousal Example Review: (Pip) Protecting Bed Space / Arousal When Group Enters Same Space

2/24/2022 Inter-household Aggression and Sensitivity

5/5/2022 (Re-Teach 8 Steps of Resource Guarding)

Video Review: Rover in House Reacting to Neighbor Dog Barking (Team Triumph) (specifically, when you haven't learned Eleve-Eight yet)

"How to Video Noise Triggers Inside the Home (thresh experiments)?"

Dog Reactivity When Living in Apartment, Condo, No Backyard

Noise Sensitivity: Example of Creating a Training Plan

[Doorbell Sound] How to Create a Training Plan ADA[D] (8/5/24)

Video Review Example: Doorbell Training (beginning stage)

1/12/2022 Car Anxiety Workshop Part 1 of 2

1/12/2022 Car Anxiety Workshop Part 2 of 2

Car Anxiety Vid Review & Questions (Team Mr Tubbs)

"Do I need to let Rover know I'm the protector?"

"How do I handle an off leash dog running up to Rover and me on the street?"

10/4/2021 (welcoming new teams starting anxious dog recovery)

2/3/2022 Play Way Live Training

"We're moving homes. Recommendations on how to help Rover?"

"I have to leave R alone with a sitter. What are some things I should consider/prepare for?"

"We're going to a family event; should R meet the other fam dog? We're just beginning the training journey."

Is Dog Aggression Genetic - Answered by Science

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10/13/2021 (Part 1/3)

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Dog Fitness & Mobility w/ Sarah Keller from Sit Stay Squat

Yoga Practice with Rover w/ Sarah Keller from Sit Stay Squat

Understanding Rover's Needs (and Yours) with Matt Beisner (Maslow's Hierarchy)