Episode 136 - Shade Whitesel - Sport Dog Training - Less Pressure, More Clarity

This is a great chat for anyone interested in Sport Protection Training. Shade Whitesel has competed in Schutzhund / IGP for close to 30 years. She is a crossover trainer who has found an approach that promotes a more rewarding / positive experience for the dogs she trains. **I'm seeing this as a common thread in many highly talented trainers.

In this podcast we discuss what made her change training theories and the successes she's seen throughout this journey.

***** The Training Event Discussed in this Podcast:

THE USCA Southwest Region - Regional Training Event December 19 & 20, 2026

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This is not a "purely positive" podcast, it is instead an open look at what we can do to provide the best training for our dogs. There is no agenda of who is a better trainer or what training ideology is best - it's an honest conversation between two dog trainers who openly and honestly discuss training combining close to 50 years of experience.

Any trainer or dog lover can take some valuable points away from this conversation and we hope you do!

Enjoy!

For more information on Shade's training:

https://shadesdogtraining.net

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