The Conformation Conversation

Interview with Former Junior Handler, Jim Tyson

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette interviews Former Junior Handler, Jim Tyson.  Jim was a junior handler as a kid and after decades away f

Dealing with Disappointment at Dog Shows

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses dealing with disappointment and how to better cope with frustration at dog shows. 

Are you a Yes Person or an Honest Person

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the importance of being honest when the dog's well-being is at stake.

The Importance of Filming Your Training and Performances

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the value of filming ourselves in training sessions and in the ring. 

Breeder of Influence Interview with Devon Allen of Kairk Airedale Terriers

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette interviews Airedale Terrier Breeder Devon Allen.

Show Dog Prep School Pep Talk 4 - Listen on your way to the dog show

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette gives a pep talk for your drive to the dog show.    www.showdogprepschool.com

Competing Successfully alongside Professional Handlers

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette offers tips for competing successfully when showing against professionals.   www.showdogprepschool.com

Making the Decision to Place a Show Prospect

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses making the decision to rehome a show prospect or retired show or breeding dog. 

Show Dog Prep School Pep Talk 3 - Listen on the Way to the Dog Show

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette gives you a pep talk for the ride to the dog show. 

Specialing a Dog - There's a reason why they are called Special

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses specialing a dog, what it entails and how to decide to do it.    www.showdogprepschool.com

Show Dog Prep School Pep Talk 2 - Listen on the way to the dog show

Show Dog Prep School Founder, Lead Instructor and Dog Show Coach gives a Dog Show Pep Talk!

Goal Setting and Reflecting

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the importance of setting goals and reflecting on them to measure progress and success. 

Dog Show Pep Talk 1 - Listen on the Way to the Dog Show

Pep Talk 1 - This is the first of several pep talk episodes where Vicki will give you a pep talk for on the way to the dog show. Listen to feel relaxed, inspired and enco

When your Dog has a bad experience in the Ring

Vicki discusses what NOT to do when your dog backs away, sits down or tries to avoid the judge's exam.

Talk with Vicki about new book, The Calm Before the Ring - Managing Performance Anxiety in Dog Shows and Sports with Chelsea Murray

Vicki is interviewed by dog trainer and podcaster Chelsea Murray about her new book, The Calm Before the Ring - Managing Performance Anxiety in Dog Shows and Sports.   

Reading the AKC Poodle Standard

Official Standard of the Poodle The Standard for the Poodle (Toy variety) is the same as for the Standard and Miniature varieties except as regards heights. General Ap

Is it really positive reinforcement?

Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses positive reinforcement (+R) and the other quadrants of operant conditioning learning theory and

Raising a Singleton Puppy with Suzanne Clothier

Vicki talks to renowned dog trainer, author, international speaker and German Shepherd Dog breeder, Suzanne Clothier on raising a singleton puppy.   www.showdogprepscho

Breeder of Influence Interview with Amy Issleib of Temerity German Pinschers

SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette interviews German Pinscher, Amy Issleib of Temerity German Pinschers. 

A Discussion on Grading Litters, Breeding and Figuring it all out

Dachshund Breeder/Owner/Handler, Vicki and Barbara Reisinger discuss evaluating litters, grading different breeds, breeding and figuring it all out.