#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





https://youtu.be/bj5zYcuvq20


https://youtu.be/2fBIRPEehpE





Find Jaylen Romeo


https://www.instagram.com/jayroam_/


https://www.instagram.com/pawprides/?hl=en


https://www.facebook.com/pawprides/


https://pawprides.com





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