Matt Beisner - ZenDog: How Helping Humans Helps Dogs
12/16/24 • 20 min
"What's good for me is good for my dog, and what's good for dogs is good for the world."
"I'm here to take the pressure off, for you and your dog."
"I make everything much simpler even though I know so much more now."
"I'm not really a trainer. I'm primarily a learner. The dog is the teacher."
"Since working this way, 60-70% of behavior issues have gone away without any training."
So many golden nuggets in this episode ...
I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Beisner, a certified professional dog trainer and a family dog mediator based in Austin, Texas.
We discussed how Matt's personal mission is to support human transformations with their dogs, which in turn benefits the dogs themselves.
Matt shared his own journey of overcoming a deep-seated fear of dogs and recovering from alcohol addiction, both of which profoundly influenced his approach to dog training. We also touched on the common feeling of isolation among dog owners, the importance of taking pressure off both humans and dogs, and the holistic approaches that consider the wellness and genetic predispositions of dogs.
Matt also spoke about the resistance he's faced within the professional community and his dedication to continually evolving and learning. Lastly, we discussed his upcoming project, the Dog Pupil Evolution conference, aimed at supporting human change to better help dogs.
Tune in for an honest, enriching conversation about making the world a better place for both dogs and their humans.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:32 Matt's Background and Mission
01:32 Overcoming Fear and Personal Transformation
03:35 Challenges and Support in Dog Training
12:22 Simplifying Dog Training
16:03 The Zen Dog Philosophy
17:09 How to Connect and Upcoming Projects
Find out more and connect with Matt:
Website: https://www.thezendog.com
Bio: Matt Beisner, founder of THE ZEN DOG, is a world renowned consultant, speaker and certified professional dog trainer, star of Dog: Impossible on Disney+ and expert on Netflix’ Inside the Mind of a Dog.
Based in Austin, Matt specializes in common, confusing, reactive and aggressive behaviors. His humane approach is guided by evidence-based positive reinforcement, to help humans get their dog's needs met and improve quality of life as a whole.
Social media links: IG: matt_beisner
FB: Matthew Beisner
As always, all about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.com
"What's good for me is good for my dog, and what's good for dogs is good for the world."
"I'm here to take the pressure off, for you and your dog."
"I make everything much simpler even though I know so much more now."
"I'm not really a trainer. I'm primarily a learner. The dog is the teacher."
"Since working this way, 60-70% of behavior issues have gone away without any training."
So many golden nuggets in this episode ...
I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Beisner, a certified professional dog trainer and a family dog mediator based in Austin, Texas.
We discussed how Matt's personal mission is to support human transformations with their dogs, which in turn benefits the dogs themselves.
Matt shared his own journey of overcoming a deep-seated fear of dogs and recovering from alcohol addiction, both of which profoundly influenced his approach to dog training. We also touched on the common feeling of isolation among dog owners, the importance of taking pressure off both humans and dogs, and the holistic approaches that consider the wellness and genetic predispositions of dogs.
Matt also spoke about the resistance he's faced within the professional community and his dedication to continually evolving and learning. Lastly, we discussed his upcoming project, the Dog Pupil Evolution conference, aimed at supporting human change to better help dogs.
Tune in for an honest, enriching conversation about making the world a better place for both dogs and their humans.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:32 Matt's Background and Mission
01:32 Overcoming Fear and Personal Transformation
03:35 Challenges and Support in Dog Training
12:22 Simplifying Dog Training
16:03 The Zen Dog Philosophy
17:09 How to Connect and Upcoming Projects
Find out more and connect with Matt:
Website: https://www.thezendog.com
Bio: Matt Beisner, founder of THE ZEN DOG, is a world renowned consultant, speaker and certified professional dog trainer, star of Dog: Impossible on Disney+ and expert on Netflix’ Inside the Mind of a Dog.
Based in Austin, Matt specializes in common, confusing, reactive and aggressive behaviors. His humane approach is guided by evidence-based positive reinforcement, to help humans get their dog's needs met and improve quality of life as a whole.
Social media links: IG: matt_beisner
FB: Matthew Beisner
As always, all about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.com
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Catherine Smith - Vital Preparation - Mastering Canine First Aid
All about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.com
In this episode, I had a delightful conversation with Catherine, a passionate dog walker and a certified canine first aid instructor from Nottingham, UK. Catherine shares her fascinating journey from dog grooming to dog walking, driven by her love for canines and a personal experience with her own dog's health scare. We dive deep into the importance of knowing your pet’s vital statistics, how to perform basic first aid, and the everyday adventures of a professional dog walker. Whether you're a dog owner or just a dog lover, Catherine's insights and stories are sure to enlighten and entertain you!
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:06 Catherine's Background and Canine First Aid
02:32 Importance of Knowing Your Dog's Vital Signs
04:17 How to Measure Your Dog's Vital Signs
06:11 Transition from Dog Grooming to Dog Walking
08:13 Dog Walking Business Insights
11:30 Additional Services and Responsibilities
12:57 Favorite Aspects of Dog Walking
14:28 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
Find out more and connect with Catherine:
Website: https://www.muttleys.me.uk
Bio: I started Muttleys in 2016 to fulfil a lifelong passion to work with dogs.
As well as offering a professional Dog Walking Service, I regularly run accredited Canine First Aid Courses in Nottingham, where I live with rescue tortoise Spike and giant cockapoo Rufus.
Social media links:https://www.threads.net/@muttleysdogwalkingandfirstaid?invite=0
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Kathy Boyle - The Golden Project: Bringing Business Savvy to Dog Rescue
As always, all about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.com
In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Kathy from the Golden Project. We explored her 20-year journey helping dog rescues gain visibility and discussed the inception and phenomenal success of The Golden Project. Kathy shared how she's utilized business principles to bring efficiency, accountability, and transparency to her dog rescue efforts, achieving impressive milestones including the rescue of 275 dogs in just 19 months. We dove into her pre-approval process for adopters, challenges faced, and the innovative future plans to improve the rescue landscape. Tune in to discover how a business mindset can revolutionize pet rescues!
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:31 Kathy's Background and Mission
01:00 Challenges in Dog Rescue
01:36 The Golden Project: Beginnings
03:31 Expansion and Achievements
06:31 Adoption Process and Criteria
09:02 Community and Support
13:35 Future Plans and Innovations
18:55 Contact Information and Conclusion
To find out more and connect with Kathy:
Bio: Kathy Boyle is the founder and president of Chapin Hill Advisors, Inc. The firm offers succession, business, estate and personal planning to family owned businesses and high net-worth families. With a focus on succession planning for family owned firms, Chapin Hill helps business owners and families focus on their goals, identify risk and create strategies to allow the family and business to flourish. Our advisors assist clients in identifying if they wish to sell or transfer their business and to create a pathway to success.
Kathy is a regular commentator and guest on national television, podcasts and radio shows such as Bloomberg Radio and TV, Fox Business Network, Yahoo Finance
In addition to managing the planning business, Kathy is passionate about saving dogs. In March 2023, she founded The Golden Project which saves dogs all across the state of Texas with a focus on Golden Retrievers.
Social media links: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093089448547
Soul Touched by Dogs - Matt Beisner - ZenDog: How Helping Humans Helps Dogs
Transcript
Welcome to the Soul Touched by Dogs Podcast, the show for dog lovers who see dogs not as toys or tools, but wise souls worth our respect and care. I'm an Herrmann, and I'm your host. I talk to poor some humans, people who do great work for dogs and their people. So come and join us for today's conversation.
AnkeHello and welcome, Matt. I'm very excited to have you here today because we've been trying for a while to find, uh
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