{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Lunging to Learning: Flash Gordon\u2019s Legacy with Adam Skandarani [Episode 259]","description":"In this powerful and heartfelt first part of a two-part conversation, we\u2019re joined by the insightful and compassionate Adam Skandarani\u2014Certified Control Unleashed Instructor, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and tireless advocate for both dogs with Really Big Feelings and the humans who support them. Adam takes us on their \u201cbehavior odyssey,\u201d tracing a journey shaped by learning, unlearning, and growing alongside their two Boxers\u2014Sansa and the unforgettable Flash Gordon. Through stories that are raw, moving, and instructive, Adam shares how Flash, with all his intensity, reactivity, and need for connection, became not just a training challenge but their greatest teacher. Together, we explore: \u2705 How unmet social and medical needs can drive misunderstood behavior \u2705 Why talking about behavior without discussing its context is a fruitless endeavor \u2705 The power of control, decompression, and choice in building behavioral wellness \u2705 Lessons from the late great Flash Gordon, ATA\u2019s honorary \u201cChief Remedial Socialization Officer\u201d \u2705 Practical ways to support clients navigating resistance around pain assessment \u2705 The importance of trainer self-care and embracing therapeutic support This episode is a beautiful reminder that beneath every behavior lies a story\u2014and that when we meet our learners where they are, profound transformation is possible. Dedicated to the memory of Flash, whose legacy continues to teach us all. Links www.flashofbrilliancedogs.com instagram.com\/flashofbrilliancedogs https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FlashofBrillianceDog flashofbrilliancedogs@gmail.com ","author_name":"Animal Training Academy","author_url":"https:\/\/www.atamember.com","html":"