Oct 18, 202642 min
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 from the sport he returned with a new show dog and...
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The Conformation Conversation
Hosted by Vicki Ronchette · leisure · EN
About this Podcast:
Interviews, discussions and round tables about all things show dogs. Hear from dog breeders, professional dog trainers, owner handlers, professional handlers, dog show judges and much more. Learn about training, breeding, showing and conserving purebred dogs.
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Booking probability
32%
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What is The Conformation Conversation about?
Interviews, discussions and round tables about all things show dogs. Hear from dog breeders, professional dog trainers, owner handlers, professional handlers, dog show judges and much more. Learn about training, breeding, showing and conserving purebred dogs.
Who hosts The Conformation Conversation?
The Conformation Conversation is hosted by Vicki Ronchette. The show has published 90 episodes to date.
What has The Conformation Conversation covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Interview with Former Junior Handler, Jim Tyson" (18 October 2026, 42 minutes), "Dealing with Disappointment at Dog Shows" (9 June 2026, 14 minutes), and "Are you a Yes Person or an Honest Person" (12 May 2026, 16 minutes).
How often does The Conformation Conversation publish?
The Conformation Conversation publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 90 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Conformation Conversation?
Booking probability for The Conformation Conversation is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Conformation Conversation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Conformation Conversation's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Conformation Conversation?
The strongest fits for The Conformation Conversation are Beekeeping, Horses & Other Livestock. The Conformation Conversation has a leisure audience.
About the host
Vicki Ronchette hosts The Conformation Conversation, a leisure podcast with 90 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #92
Dealing with Disappointment at Dog Shows
Jun 9, 202614 minShow Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses dealing with disappointment and how to better cope with frustration at dog shows.
Episode #91
Are you a Yes Person or an Honest Person
May 12, 202616 minS0<p>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.</p>
- Apr 28, 202612 minS0
<p>Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses the value of filming ourselves in training sessions and in the ring. </p>
- Mar 31, 20261h 21mS0
<p>Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette interviews Airedale Terrier Breeder Devon Allen.</p>
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- Mar 17, 202619 minS0
<p>SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette gives a pep talk for your drive to the dog show. </p> <p> </p> <p>www.showdogprepschool.com</p>
- Mar 3, 202612 minS0
<p>SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette offers tips for competing successfully when showing against professionals.</p> <p> </p> <p>www.showdogprepschool.com</p>
Episode #86
Making the Decision to Place a Show Prospect
Feb 17, 202612 minS0<p>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. </p>
- Feb 3, 202616 minS0
<p>SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette gives you a pep talk for the ride to the dog show. </p>
- Jan 25, 202615 minS0
<p>SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses specialing a dog, what it entails and how to decide to do it. </p> <p> </p> <p>www.showdogprepschool.com</p>
- Jan 5, 202614 minS0
<p>Show Dog Prep School Founder, Lead Instructor and Dog Show Coach gives a Dog Show Pep Talk!</p>
Episode #81
Goal Setting and Reflecting
Dec 28, 202514 minS0<p>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. </p>
- Dec 23, 202514 minS0
<p>Vicki discusses the value of setting specific, detailed goals for manifesting and creating the things we want to accomplish. </p>
- Dec 16, 202520 minS0
<p>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 encouraged. </p>
- Dec 2, 202510 minS0
<p>Vicki discusses what NOT to do when your dog backs away, sits down or tries to avoid the judge's exam.</p>
- Nov 2, 202548 minS0
<p>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. </p> <p> </p>
Episode #77
Reading the AKC Poodle Standard
Oct 5, 20255 minS0<p >Official Standard of the Poodle</p> <p >The Standard for the Poodle (Toy variety) is the same as for the Standard and Miniature varieties</p> <p >except as regards heights.</p> <p >General Appearance: Carriage and...
Episode #76
Is it really positive reinforcement?
Sep 30, 20258 minS0<p>Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette discusses positive reinforcement (+R) and the other quadrants of operant conditioning learning theory and how to be sure you are utilizing it. </p>
- Sep 16, 20251h 19mS0
<p>Vicki talks to renowned dog trainer, author, international speaker and German Shepherd Dog breeder, Suzanne Clothier on raising a singleton puppy.</p> <p> </p> <p>www.showdogprepschool.com</p>...
- Aug 10, 202541 minS0
<p>SDPS Founder and Lead Instructor, Vicki Ronchette interviews German Pinscher, Amy Issleib of Temerity German Pinschers. </p>
Recent guests
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Devon Allen
Two Time Olympic Finalist, One of America’s Top Hurdlers, Kairk Airedale Terriers
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Suzanne Clothier
New York Times best-selling author, Relationship Centered Training
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Vicki Ronchette
Show Dog Prep School
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Amy Issleib
Temerity German Pinschers
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