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A podcast that dives deep into the real world of positive reinforcement training and dog-powered sports. If you're like me, your life revolves around your dogs and you can be found on the trails every chance you get. We never know what challenges we might encounter while running dogs, but knowing you're not alone, helps! Join us here for inspiring stories and positive reinforcement training tips so that you can have a better time chasing tails on the trails.
Episodes

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Border Collies in Sleddog Sports with Tabetha Kopta
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
While there are a few registered breeds and purpose bred mixes that dominate the competitive levels of sleddog sports, some mushers enjoy the company of non traditional breeds- even at a competitive level. In this episode is sit down with musher Tabetha Kopta who shares her life and the trails with her Border Collies.
Learn more about Chelsea's Virtual Dog-Powered Sports Classes:
https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/onlinecourses
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered

Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Teenager Troubles with Camille Personne CDBC, CCDT Part 2
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Living with adolesent dogs can be challenging. But understanding all of the changes your young dog is going through is essential as you work to balance your training plans and expectations. In this episode I sit down with professional trainer and behavior consultant Camille Personne CDBC, CCDT to talk all about our teenagers, common changes, setting them up for success in your training, and essential foundations for the trail.
Learn more about Chelsea's Virtual Dog-Powered Sports Classes:
https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/onlinecourses
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered
Need More Help from Camille? Recorded Webinar on Managing Arousal:
https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/webinars

Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Teenager Troubles with Camille Personne CDBC, CCDT Part 1
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Living with adolesent dogs can be challenging. But understanding all of the changes your young dog is going through is essential as you work to balance your training plans and expectations. In this episode I sit down with professional trainer and behavior consultant Camille Personne CDBC, CCDT to talk all about our teenagers, common changes, setting them up for success in your training, and essential foundations for the trail.
Learn more about Chelsea's Virtual Dog-Powered Sports Classes:
https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/onlinecourses
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered
Need More Help from Camille? Recorded Webinar on Managing Arousal:
https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/webinars

Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Performance and Injury Prevention with Deanna Clark, DVM
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
As dog lovers at heart, we all want to keep our canine partners happy and healthy. In this episode I sit down with Deanna Clark DVM for a chat about improving our dog's performance through nutrition, hydration, supplements, and injury prevention!
Learn more about Chelsea's Virtual Dog-Powered Sports Classes:
https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/onlinecourses
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered
Mentioned in this Episode:
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Connect with Deanna:
Veterinary Associates: https://veterinaryassociateshospital.com/?fbclid=IwAR0T4n-Ke5clE7Mj70pjwo1PlGSsVWOchwTdzdTbhIAJxHSJ0FII6UDuSK0
Deanna's Instagram: www.instagram.com/miltonmush0704

Wednesday May 17, 2023
Adventure Dogs
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
As dog lovers, we engage in dog-powered sports as a way to improve our relationship, communication, and fitness with our dogs. But we can continue to do that through a lifestyle of adventuring! In this episode, Chelsea sits down with professional trainer Maddie Speirs SAPT and trainer/musher Bekka Haase to talk about adventure dog activities. Canine enrichment and fitness benefits, human skills, and training foundations are all on the table of discussion today!
Learn more about Chelsea's Virtual Dog-Powered Sports Classes:
https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/onlinecourses
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered
Check out Our Official Merch (Store Closes May 2023): https://www.bonfire.com/store/pawsitively-dog-powered/
Check out the Happy Campers Recorded Webinar! https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/webinars
Follow our Guests:
Maddie: Instagram/Tiktok @maddieandmeatball
Bekka: Instagram @untamed_adventuredogs

Wednesday May 03, 2023
Journey of Junior Musher Ian
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wonder what it is like beginning the sport of mushing as a junior? Junior Musher Ian, his mom Ashlee, and his mentor Cruz join us for an episode to talk about how they all work together to make this sport a reality. Even with long distances between them- this team works together to find a way. From finances, to mentor feedback, and building teams- we talk about it all!
Learn more about Chelsea's Virtual Dog-Powered Sports Classes:
https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/onlinecourses
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered
Check out Our Official Merch (Store Closes May 2023): https://www.bonfire.com/store/pawsitively-dog-powered/
Follow Ian's Journey: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083697730106&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Tales From The Trails
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Let's face it, living with dogs is adventurous and things don't usually go as planned. In this episode guests share fun, entertaining, and unexpected stories from their time on the trails with their dogs.
Do you have a fun tale from the trail? Send your story into us at pawsitivelydogpowered@gmail.com!
Learn more about Chelsea's Virtual Dog-Powered Sports Classes:
https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/onlinecourses
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered
Check out Our Official Merch (Store Closes May 2023): https://www.bonfire.com/store/pawsitively-dog-powered/

Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Small But Mighty
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Dog-powered sports aren't just for your stereotypical sled dogs. In fact, small dog owners everywhere are finding that these active sports have an abundance of benefits for their small dog's behavior, energy needs, and their relationship as a team. In this episode Chelsea sits down with a fabulous panel (Abbey Johnson CPDT-KA, FDM, AKC Evaluator; Heather Coiner CTDI, AKC Evaluator; Maia Perez; and Paula Nowak CNWI, CTDI) for an in-depth discussion of what these sports look like for small breed dogs and how you can get involved.
Learn more about Chelsea's Virtual Dog-Powered Sports Classes: https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/onlinecourses
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered
Check out Our Official Merch (Store Closes May 2023): https://www.bonfire.com/store/pawsitively-dog-powered/
Small Dog Groups Mentioned
Small Breed Dog Training: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1501822853639239
Little Dogs Urban Mushing: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1571450319988674

Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Skijoring and Competitive Mindsets with Jessica Pulliam
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Finding your passion and pursuing it at the top level takes commitment. But it also takes laughter and time to dig deep to find your fire. In this episode, Chelsea sits down to chat with elite skijor athlete Jessica Pulliam. Join us for an honest conversation about some of the challenges and some of the beautiful moments that come from our engagement in dog-powered sports.
Learn more about Chelsea's Virtual Dog-Powered Sports Classes: https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/onlinecourses
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered
Check out Our Official Merch (Store Closes May 2023): https://www.bonfire.com/store/pawsitively-dog-powered/
Connect with Jessica:
Instagram: @dogvanbaby
Facebook: Jessica Pulliam

Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Active Dogs with Disabilities
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
All dogs deserve to live a life full of adventure- but some of our canine partners have some impairments that require us as owners and caregivers to be mindful! With some modifications we can help bring out the best in disabled dogs so they too can enjoy adventures and for some, dog-powered sports!
Learn more about Chelsea's Virtual Dog-Powered Sports Classes:
https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/onlinecourses
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PawsitivelyDogPowered
Check out Our Official Merch (Store Closes May 2023): https://www.bonfire.com/store/pawsitively-dog-powered/
Interested in Connecting with our Panel?
Erin with Down to Earth Dog Lady: @downtoearthdoglady on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok
Katie: @theadventurouspack on Instagram
Abbey with Pawsitive Futures: @the_positive_chihuahuas on Instagram and Tiktok