Dog Talk with Nick Benger: Recent Episodes
Dog Talk with Nick Benger
Dog Talk is a podcast run by professional dog trainer Nick Benger in which he interviews pioneering dog behaviourists and trainers as well as other interesting people involved in the dog world in various ways.
In this podcast we discuss Lars's different approach to IGP tracking. Lars Lentz is a IGP competitor and popular IGP tracking coach. He will soon be releasing his IGP tracking book. Get Lars's book at: https://theigptrackbook.com/Get Nick's free engagement course here: www.skool.com/dogtraining
In this podcast we discuss online hate, the business of dog training and how Jerri is disrupting it. Jerri Scherff is the founder of Tulsa Pack Athletics and a member of the CCPDT Board of Directors. She’s also the founder of Dogs Anonymous, a nonprofit dedicated to providing low-cost training resources and support to keep dogs out of shelters. Find Jerri at: https://www.instagram.com/sailorjerrithedogtrainer/Join Nick's free dog training community here: https://www.skool.com/dogtraining
In this podcast we discuss gundog training, common mistakes and how the UK gundog system works. Jo Laurens is a gundog trainer, author, and host of the Hold the Line podcast. She's the author of Force-Free Gundog Training and has recently released her brand new book in that series. Find Jo's Book at: https://amzn.to/4ofWsZiJoin Nick's free dog training community here: https://www.skool.com/dogtraining/about?ref=6262c5e04d144b1a89c3bc18c2b68a28 Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them — at no extra cost to you.
In this podcast we discuss muzzles. Are they a cruel, sign of failure or a useful training tool? Diane Gollowitzer is the award-winning photographer behind Dogs in Focus Photography. She’s just released Muzzled and Misunderstood: A Love Letter to My Muzzled Dog, a portrait project challenging how we look at muzzled dogs. Find Diane's Book at: https://amzn.to/4oubHgXDiane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogsinfocusphotography/Nick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nickbengerNick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them — at no extra cost to you.
In this podcast we discuss truffle hunting and how to get started with training your dog. Ben Sweet is a certified dog trainer and scentwork specialist. He hosts the Truffle Forager Podcast and is co-founder of the UK Truffle Festival and Truffle Dog Championships. Find Ben's Community at: https://truffleforager.com/ Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensweet222Nick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nickbengerNick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer
Get on the wait-list here: https://playwithpurpose.scoreapp.com/ In this podcast we discuss how important play is and how you can utilize the upcoming Play with Purpose challenge to take your play skills to the next level. Alex Lato is the author of Braveheart: Motivation and Confidence Training for Performance and Companion Dogs. He is a dog trainer and behaviourist with an MA in Animal Science. Alex started as a dog trainer in Warsaw, Poland and later moved to Finland to become an IGP Helper under their prestigious Helper School. He is host of the Dogs & Discourse podcast and has taught for School of Canine Science and Fenzi Dog Sports Academy.
In this podcast we discuss training city dogs, the role of obedience in pet dog training and behavioural medication. Melissa McCue-McGrath is the author of Considerations for the City Dog and is an international speaker on the subject of dog training. She has also previously served as the training director for the oldest AKC Obedience club in America. Melissa's Website: https://melissamccuemcgrath.com/Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbengerNick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
In this podcast we discuss the dog sport Hoopers, and why it's growing in popularity quickly. We also discuss Carrie's process of raising dogs both big and small breeds. Carrie-Anne Selwyn is the founder of Canine Hoopers World and also the host of the Canine Hoopers World podcast. She is also an international speaker on the subject of Hoopers. Carrie's Website: https://www.caninehoopersworld.com/Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbengerNick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
In this podcast we discuss Claire's experience competing at the FCI IGP World Championships and she shares her stories from operating a lost dog tracking team (the dogs are trained to track lost dogs!). Claire Brown is an IGP competitor and has competed at the FCI IGP World Championships representing team GB. She also operates a team of lost dog tracking dogs with which they conduct and operate searches for people's lost pets. Her work in lost dog tracking has been featured in Your Dog Magazine. Claire's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NorthK9TrainingClaire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northk9dogtraining/Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbengerNick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
In this podcast we discuss training and raising Shepherd breeds, socialisation and scent detection plus a whole lot more. Kat has a masters degree in Applied Animal Behaviour and is the owner of Canine Detection Solutions & K9 Behaviour Consultancy specialising in the use of dogs to detect invasive plants. She has also trained explosive, drug and conservation detection dogs. As well as for pet owners Kat has delivered workshops for police forces and other government agencies. Kat's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/K9BehaviourConsultancy/Kat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9_bcNick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nickbengerNick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
In this podcast we discuss Henriette's approach to IGP, German Shepherds and the sport here in the U.K. Henriette Bohnstedt has won the IGP National Championships here in the UK six times. She's also judged at the WUSV 2021 IGP World Championships and is the Chairperson of the German Shepherd Dog League Working Branch.GSDL Working Dog Branch here: https://gsdleagueworkingbranch.com/ Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/
In this podcast we discuss disc (frisbee) dog training, Ron's Play+ approach to dog training and the philosophy that inspired it. Ron Watson is a highly respected disc dog competitor and dog trainer. He is the author of multiple books on dog training and he coaches dog sports online through his website Pawsitive Vybe. Ron's Website: https://pvybe.com/ Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/
In this podcast we discuss the long standing Positive vs Balanced training feud within the community and how we move on from that. Plus, Chad shares some information on leash pressure training. Chad Mackin is a fellow dog training podcaster and is well known for his insightful social media posts, as well as a former president of the IACP - International Association of Canine Professionals. Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/
In this podcast we discussed the recent XL Bully ban in the UK, the difficulties of owning and training adolescent dogs and Kamal's experience in dog sports. Kamal Fernandez is a world renowned dog trainer and dog sport competitor. He has appeared on several TV shows, most recently Channel 4's The Dog Academy. Kamal has written two books, presented at Clicker Expo, FDSA's Lemonade Conference and much more. Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/
In this podcast we get real about the challenges of running a pet business and what is really effective in terms of business models and marketing strategies. Dominic Hodgson is the author of several pet business marketing books and speaks internationally on the subject. He is also the host of the Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business podcast. Get Dom's Free Audiobook Gift at: https://www.petbusinessmarketing.com/dogtalkUse our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/
In this podcast we discuss canine resistance training. What it is, why you should do it with your dog and how to get started! Ashley Sculac is the author of Canine Resistance Training: Where the Science of Strength Meets the Art of Dog Training. She also offers online training on CRT through her website. Ashley's Website: https://www.canineresistancetraining.com/Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: https://www.n2ncaninemills.com/
In this podcast we discuss XL Bullies, the history, their temperament, the culture and their imminent ban in the UK and what's being done to try to stop it. Howard SpartaBullies is one of the UK's most respected XL Bully breeders. He's famous for his educational Instagram content on everything related to the breed. Now he is a leader of the campaign to prevent the ban here in the UK. Keep track of the campaign at: https://www.licenceme.org.uk/xl-bully-ban Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: n2ncaninemills.com/
In this podcast we discuss why Ivan loves training with play, his story of coming to America and his time at the San Francisco SPCA. Plus, we discuss the controversial Dog Daddy episode of Ivan's podcast. Ivan Balabanov is a two-time IGP world champion and 15-time national champion. He also breeds Malinois under his kennel name Ot Vitosha. Ivan is the host of the Training Without Conflict podcast and also runs a school for dog trainers. Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: n2ncaninemills.com/
In this podcast we discuss how Michael became one of the best dog training instructors in the world, his approach to teaching and how he pioneered a more positive training approach for protection sports. Michael Ellis has over 30 years of dog training and coaching experience he's coached national champions in several disciplines, and many national and international competitors. He also one of the most successful working Malinois breeders under the kennel name Loups du Soleil.Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: https://n2ncaninemills.com/
In this podcast we discuss Brian's famous companion Dixie the Praying Dog and our shared experience on Amazon prime Video's 'The Pack' Brian Calvert and his dog Dixie were competitors on Amazon Prime Video's The Pack. Dixie also works as a therapy dog and is trained to trail injured deer for hunters.
In this podcast we talk about the process of training a guide dog.Matthias Lenz is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) and Family Dog Mediator. He is a Supporting Member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), where he has served two years as the Chair of the Working Animals Division and currently serves as a member of the board for the IAABC Foundation. An engaged and well-respected member of the international dog training community, he has written and published several articles in the peer-reviewed IAABC foundation journal, and has presented his work at international conferences and events, including the 2019 and 2022 Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and 2023 IGDF conferences.
In this podcast we discuss the history of Gundogs including Weimaraners, Spaniels, Pointers and more. Craig Koshyk is a dog historian and author of Pointing Dogs Volume 1 and 2. He is also the co-host of Hunting Dog Confidential podcast and writes regularly at Project Upland Magazine.
In this podcast we discuss Mondioring. The decoys Nake admires, the UK Mondioring scene and more. We also spoke about Bullies and rescue dogs. Note: this was recorded prior to the Bully ban being announced in the UK. Nake Florin is a world-class Mondioring decoy. He has been a decoy at the highest level such as the FMBB & FCI World Championships, as well as many national championships.
In this podcast we discuss the importance and attainability of genetic diversity in pedigree dogs, brachycephalic breeds and the role of the Kennel Club. Joanna Ilska is the Kennel Club's (UK) Genetics Research Manager and has been involved in researching quantitative genetics for more than a decade. She also has an interest in dog training having trained obedience and IGP sports.
In this podcast we discuss breeding collaboratives, outcrossing projects and functional breeding. Jessica Hekman is the founder of the Functional Dog Collaborative and the host of the Functional Breeding podcast. She earned her PhD studying fox genomics and has previously worked as part of the Darwin's Ark project at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.Intro to Bikejoring event: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier
In this podcast we discuss selecting and training detection dogs. Jens Frank is most well known for his work at the Scandinavian Working Dog Institute (SWDI) where he selects and trains dogs for working roles. He is also an associate professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
In this podcast we speak about dog nutrition, fasting periods and approaching nutrition with training clients.Holly Barker is a canine nutritionist specialising in sport dog nutrition.Holly's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2341185262818548Intro to Bikejoring event: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier
In this podcast we speak about what Jay learned from his time involved in dog fighting and how we can use that for the betterment of our dog training. Jay Jack is a retired MMA fighter and professional dog trainer. He is also a podcaster and the founder of the dog sport GRC. Intro to Bikejoring Event: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier
In this podcast Nick & Jenny get heated talking about German Shepherds! PLUS, we discuss competitive obedience. Jenny Gould is a competitive obedience competitor, judge and German Shepherd breeder. To date Jenny has bred, owned and handled 4 UK Obedience Champion German Shepherds.Jenny's GSD Hub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090133608338Jenny's Website: https://www.thegsdhub.com/ Intro to Bikejoring Event: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier
In this podcast we discuss the detection dog industry, buying, training and selling dogs plus how Flo got started. Flo Schneider is the host of the Kynotalk podcast. He is also the co-founder of Kynotec which provides trained detection dogs and education on scent detection to various agencies. Join Nick for a webinar on puppy selection and training: https://nickbenger793.clickmeeting.com/puppy-selection-and-training/register
In this podcast we discuss why you should get into dog sports and what a profound impact doing so has had on us as trainers. Kelly Dunbar is content and curriculum director for the Dunbar Academy, a French Ring competitor and co-founder of Open Paw which provides training to shelter workers. Join Nick for a webinar on puppy selection and training: https://nickbenger793.clickmeeting.com/puppy-selection-and-training/register
In this podcast we discuss the history of pedigree dogs, phenotyping and the impact of closed breeding pools. Alison Skipper is a veterinarian and historian at the Royal Veterinary College in London. She works closely with the Kennel Club both as a vet at Crufts and on committees.Join Nick for a webinar on puppy selection and training: https://nickbenger793.clickmeeting.com/puppy-selection-and-training/registerHere's all of the info on our Intro to Bikejoring with Cat Le Chevalier: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier
In this podcast we discuss how to resolve predation issues using predation substitute training without the need for aversives.Simone Mueller is the author of Hunting Together: Harnessing Predatory Chasing in Family Dogs through Motivation-Based Training.Join Simone for a free webinar on prey drive in dogs here: https://predation-substitute-training.com/mythbuster/You can find the Intro to Bikejoring event here:https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalierOr join Nick's Puppy Selection & Training webinar here:https://nickbenger793.clickmeeting.com/puppy-selection-and-training/register
In this podcast we discuss police dog training; including tracking training and the use of e-collars in police dog training. Steve White is a retired Seattle Police Canine sergeant and training supervisor. He is one of the leading pioneers for positive training methods for police K9 units and he is a popular training consultant and conference speaker.Join our in-person Introduction to Bikejoring event here: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier
In this podcast we discuss the constructional aggression treatment (CAT) approach to resolving dog aggression.
Kellie is the author of Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly: Using Constructional Aggression Treatment to Rehabilitate Aggressive and Reactive Dogs. She holds degrees in Behavior Analysis and conducted research on dog aggression at the University of North Texas.
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In this podcast we discuss raw feeding. Whether there is merit to having "calming" diets? Is Coconut Oil good for dogs? Why is raw better than cooked? And much more.
Rowan is the Chief Nutritional Officer at Bella and Duke dog food. He also hosts the Bella and Duke podcast.
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In this podcast we discuss Louise's work training dogs for conservation projects such as finding hedgehogs, bats and newts. We also spoke about other detection dog work and how to get into the industry.
Louise is the founder of Conservation K9 Consultancy and has over 16 years of experience training detection dogs for a variety of roles.
Ask Nick a question: www.speakpipe.com/nickbenger
In this podcast we discuss our experiences working on Amazon Prime Video's The Pack and Nicole shares her knowledge on training dogs for television and advertising.
Nicole is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and co-author of Working Like a Dog. Her expertise as a trainer has led to many media appearances including working on Amazon Prime Video's The Pack
Ask Nick a question: www.speakpipe.com/nickbenger
In this podcast we discuss how to raise children and dogs and how to resolve problems when they do occur.
Michelle Stern is a certified professional dog trainer and founder of Pooch Parenting. She hosts the Pooch Parenting Podcast and specialises in helping families succeed with both their dogs and their children.
Ask Nick a question: www.speakpipe.com/nickbenger
In this podcast we spoke about how to run a successful dog business including some common mistakes people make and what you can do to avoid them.
Veronica is the former Director of Behavior & Training for the San Francisco SPCA. She has been helping dog professionals create their dream businesses through dogbiz since 2003.
Veronica is the co-founder of DogBiz. She is the author of How to Run a Dog Business and The Business of Dog Walking, the co-author of Minding Your Dog Business, and writes for multiple industry journals, including regular business columns in PPG’s Barks from the Guild and APDT’s Chronicle of the Dog. She is a sought-after speaker at conferences and dog training schools all over the world.
Find Veronica's Thrive membership at: https://dogbizsuccess.com/thrive/
In this podcast I answered Cristin from California's question about how to help her dog that is fearful and acts aggressively towards people that come to the house.
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In this podcast we spoke about Malena's new book Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices. We found out what has changed in the world of separation anxiety training over the last six years and what you should and shouldn't do when working with dogs with separation anxiety.
Malena DeMartini is the author of Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices and has focused exclusively on separation anxiety since 2001. She's an international speaker and runs a certification program for trainers looking to improve their ability to take on separation anxiety cases.
When purchasing Malena's programs be sure to use the code 'NICKB' for a discount.
In this podcast I answered Kevin from Bournemouth's question on how to stop your dog from resource guarding. We discussed strategies to prevent, stop and manage resource guarding behaviour in dogs.
If you want to ask me a question then leave me a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/nickbenger
In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, Carrie-Anne Selwyn and Steve Goodall for the conclusion of Get in Shape-Tember. A fitness challenge we did for the second year running in September 2020 to benefit charity.
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In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, Carrie-Anne Selwyn and Steve Goodall to discuss and make our plans for the second year of Get in Shape-Tember. A fitness challenge we'll be doing in September for charity.
Donate: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TazNicholls
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/968926693439363/
In this podcast we spoke about our favourite dog training books, working with rescue dogs and calming signals.
Natalie Light is a clinical animal behaviourist. She runs Natalie Light Dog Training and Behaviour and blogs about her dog's training at Drax's Galactic Adventure.
Steve Goodall is co-author of the book Puppy Tales: Jack and Billy and runs Goodall Dog Training in Southampton, England with his wife Corrin.
Together they host the Barks From The Bookshelf podcast.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/barks-from-the-bookshelf
Michael's Aggression Course: https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/
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In this podcast we spoke about how you can become a better, more successful pet dog trainer.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/7-ways-to-be-a-better-dog-trainer
Tromplo Courses: tromplo.com/
Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/2076928672622451/
In this podcast we spoke about PORTL. The Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab. What is it? And how can you use it to become a better dog trainer?
Mary Hunter has a master’s degree in behavior analysis from the University of North Texas (UNT). She runs her own animal training business and teaches at UNT. Mary and Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz have recently published their first book, PORTL: Your Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/mary-hunter
Tromplo Courses: tromplo.com/
Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/2076928672622451/
In this podcast we spoke about Simon's work training dogs for wildlife conservation especially with reptiles. We also spoke about whether you have to reward every time you click?
Simon Gadbois is the director of the Canid and Reptile Behaviour and Olfaction Research Team at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. He studies canine olfactory processing for applied purposes such as wildlife conservation
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/simon-gadbois
Tromplo Courses: https://tromplo.com/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2076928672622451/
In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, John McGuigan and Steve Goodall to conclude the September fitness challenge we undertook. Thanks so much everyone that got involved and donated.
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Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/get-in-shape-2
In today's podcast we spoke about dog's capacity for love. Do they love us? We also spoke about the ethics of importing foreign rescue dogs.
Clive Wynne is a behavioural scientist and psychology professor. He directs the canine science collaboratory at Arizona State University and is the director of research at Wolf Park. His brand new book Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You is available to buy now.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/clive-wynne
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Laura Ryder is the head dog trainer at Morley Vet centre in Perth, Australia. Along with Fiona Cowie she runs the Australia branch of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and she's a member of the Fear Free Speakers Bureau.
In this podcast we spoke about how vets, groomers and trainers can go fear free and work together to reduce stress.
Show notes: www.nickbenger.com/laura-ryder
For 20% off the force free courses use the code: FFRYDER19
Denise Fenzi is the founder of the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. She's competed in a wide range of sports and is best known for her flashy and precise obedience work. She's a international speaker and author of several books on dog training.
In this podcast we spoke about what dog sports competitors and pet dog trainers can learn from each other.
Show notes: www.nickbenger.com/denise-fenzi
Rachel Spencer is a freelance journalist and blogger. Her work has been featured in Buzzfeed, The Independent and the Mail on Sunday. She's also the author of Publicity Tips for Pet Businesses.
In this podcast we spoke about why it's important to get publicity for your pet business and how you can do it easily using simple press releases and even Twitter.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/rachel-spencer
Get in Shape-Tember Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/968926693439363
Carrie-Anne runs Dogs Furever Dog Training and is the Founder of Canine Hoopers World and the host of the Canine Hoopers World podcast.
In this podcast we spoke about what canine hoopers is, why warming your dog up before exercise is important and why Carrie decided to create Canine Hoopers World.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/carrie-anne
Michael Shikashio's Course: https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/
Susan Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University and has pioneered the application of applied behavior analysis to captive and companion animals. She also runs the well-known Living and Learning with Animals course and is an international speaker.
In this podcast we spoke about agency and choice in dog training, errorless learning and why Susan is "Team Operant"
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/susan-friedman
Michael Shikashio's Aggression Course: https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/
In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, John McGuigan and Steve Goodall to discuss and make our plans for Get in Shape-Tember. A fitness challenge we'll be doing in September for charity.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/get-in-shape
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2076928672622451/
In this podcast we spoke about dog harnesses, getting involved in gundog training and how to educate people on dog training.
Jo is an accredited assessor for the Gundog Club and has successfully competed at events with her own dogs. She's the author of Force-Free Gundog Training: The Basics (due for release Autumn 2019) and host of the Hold the Line podcast.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/jo-laurens
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2076928672622451/
In this podcast I spoke about the challenges of being a pet dog trainer and some of my own experiences. How to solve some common loose lead walking problems and what to do when your dog becomes disengaged around sheep.
Show Notes: http://nickbenger.com/being-a-pet-dog-trainer
In this podcast we spoke about how Chirag convinced Ian Dunbar and Jean Donaldson to mentor him and his famous Bucket Game for husbandry training.
Chirag Patel is the creator of The Bucket Game for husbandry training. He is a behaviour consultant for pets, zoos, and laboratory animals and was an expert on the BBC show Nightmare Pets SOS.
Show Notes: http://nickbenger.com/chirag-patel
In this podcast we spoke about how to effectively coach people to train their dogs and overcome behaviour issues.
Chris Pachel is a veterinary behaviourist, he owns and operates the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon and lectures internationally on dog behaviour.
Show Notes: http://nickbenger.com/chris-pachel/
In this podcast we spoke about canine hypothyroidism and Jean's recommendations for vaccination schedules and diet.
Jean Dodds has been a veterinarian since 1964. She's the founder of the non-profit Hemopet the first national animal blood bank and the co-author of The Canine Thyroid Epidemic as well as Canine Nutrigenomics.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/jean-dodds
Today's episode is an interview I did in December 2018 with The Barking Mad Show on what engagement training for your dog is and why it matters so much.
Free Engagement Guide: www.barkplayteach.com/the-engagement-guide
In this podcast we spoke about training dogs for search and rescue and the challenges involved. Adrienne also shared some of her own personal stories of finding people lost in the wilderness.
Adrienne Wisok has worked as a search and rescue dog handler for 18 years. She's the education manager for the National Search Dog Alliance and is the manager and head trainer at Fido Personal Dog Training.
Free Engagement Guide: www.barkplayteach.com/the-engagement-guide
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/adrienne-wisok
UKCSD 1 Day Conference: https://www.ukcsd.com/courses/1-day-conference/
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In this podcast we spoke about how Lili moved from co-creating Mucha Lucha to becoming synonymous with dog illustration. How she came to create the iconic educational posters and her advice for people that want to use illustration to spread the message about dog training.
Lili Chin is an illustrator that specialises in dog drawings. She has collaborated with many of the most renowned dog professionals in the world such as Grisha Stewart and Sophia Yin on books and educational posters and sells her artwork online at www.doggiedrawings.net
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/lili-chin
Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book
Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast : https://www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/podcast/
In this podcast we spoke about Malena's journey from corporate statistician to professional dog trainer, busted a few separation anxiety myths and spoke about the best way to treat it.
Malena DeMartini is the author of Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs and has focused exclusively on separation anxiety since 2001. She's an international speaker and runs a certification program for trainers looking to improve their ability to take on separation anxiety cases.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/malena-demartini
Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book
Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast : https://www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/podcast/
Malena's Mission Possible Course (use code: NICKB for discount): https://malenademartini.com/for-owners/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-mission-possible-online-course/
In this podcast we spoke about John's career in the police, how he has leveraged social media to grow his business and overcoming mental health issues as a dog trainer.
John McGuigan is the author of Your Dog Trainer's 5 Step Guide to Dog Training and is well known for his presence online as the Glasgow Dog Trainer. He's an international speaker and has been training dogs for over 10 years.
Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/john-mcguigan
Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book
Impact 2020 Early Bird Tickets: www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/impact2020
In this podcast we spoke about how Brenda transitioned from training horses to training dogs, how to get good at reading dogs and whether different breeds have different body language.
Brenda Aloff has trained dogs for over 20 years and has written five books on the topic as well as produced a DVD. She is the author of Canine Body Language: Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog.
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In this podcast we spoke about Nake's own personal journey from pet dog owner to working at Battersea & presenting bitework seminars. We also covered the exercises involved in Mondioring and why it is such an exciting sport.
Nake Florin is a Mondioring decoy and has attended multiple competitions with national and international judges. In 2015 he moved from Romania to the UK to continue his career as a pet dog trainer and now he works at Battersea Dogs Home and travels the country teaching Mondioring Workshops.
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In this podcast we spoke about the conflict between positive and balanced dog trainers, the NePoPo system of training and how we can have better conversations within the dog training community.
Pat Stuart is the co-host of the Canine Paradigm podcast and has studied under Michael Ellis and Bart Bellon. He is a certified PSA decoy in Australia and is an expert in the NePoPo system of dog training.
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In this podcast we spoke about the strategies Michael uses to resolve and manage aggressive behaviour. We also spoke about the process he uses to coach people through training their dogs.
Michael Shikashio is the former president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. He's been featured in the New York Times, the New York Post, Baltimore Sun, Womens Health Magazine and a whole load more. His specialty is training aggressive dogs and when he's not working with clients he's travelling the world speaking on that topic.
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In this podcast we spoke about how to get your dog to love playing tug, the subtleties that go into mastering toy play and training working dogs.
Craig Ogilvie is the author of the book Interactive Play Guide and was a trainer on the BBC Show Nightmare Pets SOS. He was one of very few people to work as a civilian police dog training instructor and is the only licensed British Mondioring Decoy.
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In this episode we spoke about Laura's time in marine mammal conservation, her time at Shedd Aquarium and husbandry training for dogs.
Laura Monaco Torelli worked at the legendary Shedd Aquarium for nearly a decade. Now she runs Animal Behaviour Training Concepts in Chicago and gives talks around the world. She's well known for her work training animals for husbandry procedures.
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In this podcast we spoke about flat faced dogs, the health of pedigree dogs and how to choose a healthy puppy.
Emma Milne is a British vet that became well known for the television show Vets In Practice. She wrote articles for Dogs Today magazine for six years. She's the vet behind Vets Against Brachycephalism and has wrote several books including her most recent Picking a Pedigree: How to Choose a Healthy Puppy or Kitten.
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In this podcast we spoke about shaping, targeting, differential reinforcement and some common misconceptions.
Kay Laurence has been involved in training, breeding and rearing dogs for over 40 years. She has spoken at ClickerExpo for 12 years as well as other conferences and has competed at Crufts in Obedience and Heelwork to Music. She is also the author of several books including Tug More Learn More, Clicker Training: The Perfect Foundation, Teaching With Reinforcement, Learning Games and Clicker Dances with Dogs.
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Steve Mann is the Founder and Chairman of The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and has featured on The Underdog Show, Who Let the Dogs Out and recently Lorraine which has led to the publication of his first book Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy.
Today we're talking about how to train your puppy. We covered subjects like bite inhibition, breed differences, socialisation and Steve's experience coaching Brian Blessed on The Underdog Show.
In this podcast we discuss foreign rescue dogs, when to use medication and how to help fearful dogs.
Debbie Jacobs is the author of A Guide to Living with and Training a Fearful Dog and Does My Dog Need Prozac? She is well known for her blog fearfuldogs.com
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In this podcast we discuss the role of different dog training associations and how to find the correct one for you. We also covered regulation - will it ever happen? would it be a good or a bad thing and what should it look like?
Sarah is the president of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants. She has written articles for the APDT and Karen Pryor's ClickerTraining.com and was included in Ken Ramirez's book Better Together: The Collected Wisdom of Modern Dog Trainers.
She's also spoken at the APDT Conference multiple times and teaches workshops throughout the U.S and Canada.
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In this podcast we discuss how to market your pet business and why you should create content. We also cover the different ways you can do marketing on and offline and how much you can pay to acquire a new customer among other things.
Dominic Hodgson is the UK's most controversial pet business coach. He's the author of Walk Yourself Wealthy and runs Pet Business Bootcamps from his home town of Sunderland here in the U.K.
Alex Wardle is the owner of Artifact Media where he creates videos to help people market their businesses. He's also the author of Grow Your Business with Video which he recently released.
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In this podcast we discuss guilt, jealousy and whether dogs really protect people or if it's all just self-preservation.
Patricia McConnell is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist and has worked with clients for serious behaviour problems since 1988. She got her PhD in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin Madison where she is also an adjunct professor. She's well known for her books including For the Love of a Dog, The Other End of the Leash and her recent memoir The Education of Will. All of which have made her a very sought out international speaker.
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A summary of the podcast going-on's in 2018 and a look at some things to come. Thanks so much for everyone that has listened this year and contributed to the discussions we've had. Congratulations to the Guest of the Year 2018 and I look forwards to many more fantastic conversations in 2019.
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In this podcast we discuss Steve's new book Puppy Tales, Jordan's very public change in training methods after BBC's The One Show and Breed Specific Legislation.
Jordan Shelley famously crossed over from punitive, dominance-based training methods after a stint on BBC's The One Show. He was aided in doing so by well known trainers like Ian Dunbar and Grisha Stewart. Now he's a professional training and behaviour specialist based in the New Forest in England that advocates for positive training and the end of breed specific legislation (BSL).
Steve Goodall is co-author of the book Puppy Tales: Jack and Billy and runs Goodall Dog Training in Southampton, England with his wife Corrin.
Together they co-host the Barking Mad Show podcast along with Gav Muldoon who unfortunately couldn't be here for this podcast.
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Bob Bailey is a key figure in the development of animal training as it is known today. He is well known for his work in training animals for the US military including dolphins and pigeons. He also ran Animal Behaviour Enterprises alongside Marian Breland for 35 years where they trained animals for theme parks, zoos and aquariums. Bob famously ran 'Chicken Camp' where trainers came to improve their skills by training chickens under his guidance.
In this podcast we discuss the history of animal training and how Bob got involved in it and became one of the pioneers of modern training. Bob shares stories of training Coyotes, collecting animals in his youth and befriending Walt Disney.
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Ken has been training animals since 1986. He specialises in animals with behavioural problems and has been developing and operating animal assistance programs at Akrons Childrens Hospital since 1992. Ken also works closely with Wolf Park in Indiana where he does training with their wolves and other animals.
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In this podcast we discuss why Hannah started her own podcast, bridging the divide between dog training camps and her approach to dog sports as a behaviour geek.
Hannah has titled dogs in Agility, Obedience, IPO, Conformation and Rally. She's released two DVD's on competition obedience - Obedience FUNdamentals and Beyond FUNdamentals. Hannah specialises in breaking down complex behaviours into bite-sized pieces and she is well known as the host of the popular training podcast Drinking from the Toilet.
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In this podcast we discuss the best way to prepare your dog for a new baby and how to manage interactions between dogs and children.
Jennifer is the owner of Family Paws and the former VP of Doggone Safe. She has served on the board of the International Childbirth Education Association and has a degree in Special Education. Her two programs Dogs & Storks and Dogs & Toddlers have been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Martha Stewart Living amongst other places.
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Sarah Owings is a speaker at ClickerExpo and a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member. She competes regularly in the sport of nose work at an elite level and is an instructor for CyberDog online. She's also written for Clean Run Magazine on cues and stimulus control.
In this podcast we discuss how to get your dog to engage with you more and when and why we should give dogs choice in training.
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In this podcast we discuss how Svenja got interested in photographing dogs, Instagram dog culture and how you can take better photos of your own dogs.
Svenja runs Pocket Fox Photography where she specialises in photographing dogs and their humans especially professional trainers. In her sessions she combines her knowledge of photography and training to get the best shots. Her dog Loki the Firefox also has a large following online.
In this podcast we discuss how Ryan founded the Animal Training Academy and built it into one of the most enthusiastic training communities around today.
Ryan also works as a professional animal trainer around the world. He is the host of one of the most popular animal training podcasts on the internet - The Animal Training Academy Podcast.
David Ryan is former chairman of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and served as a police dog handler for twenty six years. David now appears as a legal expert witness in canine behaviour in civil and criminal cases and is well known for his seminars on chase behaviour and dog aggression. He is also the author of many books including his most recent Dominant Dogs - Handling Myths and Training Insights.
In today's podcast uncover the truth about dominance in dogs, how it should or shouldn't be applied in training and the implications of pack theory.
In today's podcast we talk about Sam's fascination with movement and how that turned into a career involving flying over the planet spreading the word about proprioception.
Sam Turner has a degree in Ethology and has spoken internationally on the subject of proprioception. She is based in The Netherlands where she runs many of her courses.
Robert Hewings spent 30 years working for the Metropolitan police, is an ex-army paratrooper and now runs the UK College of Scent Dogs.
In today's podcast we talk about Rob's time as a dog handler in the Metropolitan police, his scentwork training philosophy and what they do at the UK College of Scent Dogs.
Ken Ramirez is the Executive Vice President and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training. He also spent 26 years at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium caring for over 32,000 animals. Ken has trained animals for over 40 years and is the author of Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement.
Taz Nicholls is a dog trainer based in Wellington, New Zealand. He is best known for his Facebook page Lewis Nicholls Dog Training on which he's amassed over twelve thousand followers.
In this podcast we talk about the importance of discussing controversial topics, the people that inspire Taz and how he went from bullying his Jack Russell to learning how to train dogs properly and amassing a huge social media following in the process.
Nancy is a certified trainer with the CCPDT, and a certified behavior consultant with the IAABC. She teaches seminars, webinars, and workshops on dog training, dog behavior, and the business end of training throughout Canada, the US, and Europe. She has presented at conferences for the Pet Professional Guild (USA), the IAABC (UK), DogEvent (France), and will be presenting at the WOOF! 2019 conference in February here in the UK.
She is also an instructor for Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, where she teaches online courses focusing on various topics including treating separation anxiety and learning to use desensitization and counter-conditioning to help fearful dogs. Nancy’s professional background in public relations, communications, and customer service management has inspired her to share her business experience with dog trainers to increase their bottom line and to take the stress out of communicating with difficult clients. Nancy has written numerous articles on dog behaviour and is a regular contributor to the Whole Dog Journal. She shares her home in Quebec, Canada with her husband Tom and their Border Terrier, Bennigan.
Jane is an incredible Gundog trainer and working Cocker Spaniel breeder. She is a regular speaker and lecturer on topics such as predatory chase behaviour, training gundogs and mindfulness for dogs and their owners. Jane runs Waggawuffins Canine College in Bury, England and offers courses for instructors as well as a membership group for people of all abilities. She was also Kennel Club trainer of the year in 2015.
Agnieszka Janarek is the founder of the Polish Nosework Association and soon to be host of her own podcast. She runs online courses for students worldwide and has taken part in multiple sports with her three rescue dogs.
In this podcast we talk about getting started in nosework, the various labels surrounding "positive dog training" and the state of dog training in Poland.
Ruby Welsford is a founder of the UK Disc Dog Association and runs workshops and demonstrations nationwide. Ruby’s dog Betsy Boo the Amazing Frisbee Dog is also her owner-trained assistance dog.
Rachel Wilson is a bikejoring and canicross competitor with her Staffordshire Bull Terrier Hulk. She is also a professional dog trainer and works for Glendee Kennels.
Dominic Hodgson is the author of How To Be Your Dog's Superhero and Walk Yourself Wealthy. He is the host of two podcasts and is a pet business coach. Dominic runs Pet Business Bootcamps in Sunderland, England for pet professionals to learn about how to make their business better.
Peter Giljam is the animal training coordinator at Kolmarden Zoo in Sweden. He is a specialist in marine mammals and has previously won the People's Choice Award at the 2013 IMATA conference. He became the vice president of IMATA in 2016. Peter blogs regularly on the topic of animal training at Zoospensefull.com.
Eric Brad is a blogger on the topic of dog training and author of Dogs: As They Are, Dogs: Effective Learning and Relationships: Life With Dogs. Jo-Rosie Haffenden is the host of TV shows Rescue Dog to Super Dog & Teach My Pet to Do That and the author of Real Dog Yoga.
Eileen Anderson is author of 'Remember Me? Loving and Caring for a Dog with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction'. She also frequently blogs and makes videos on the topics of dog training and learning theory.
Clare and John run the highly appraised Positively Excellent Dog Training workshops in Scotland. Clare Russell is a student of Kay Laurence and one of Scotland's most experienced behaviour therapists. John McGuigan is well-known for his internet videos and blog which he does under the name 'Glasgow Dog Trainer.
Laure-Anne Viselè is a blogger, dog trainer and dog behaviour therapist operating in the Hague (Netherlands). Through her blog (Canis Blogus) Laure-Anne is well known for the way she communicates the science of dog training.
Pam Mackinnon is an ex-drug detection dog handler for HM Customs & Excise and now runs Talking Dogs Scentwork and Talking Dogs Rally. Pam is also author of the Turn Your Pet Dog into a Detector Dog manual and has put together two DVD's on the subject of canine scentwork.
Corinne Wrend is a Belgian Malinois breeder and regular IPO competitor. Corinne has helped to pave the way for positive training in the sport of IPO by achieving IPO 3 with multiple dogs. She is also the breeder of Nando Brown's dog Fizz.
Eric is a certified professional dog trainer that has been training and living with dogs for over 25 years. He has also achieved multiple Agility Trial Championship titles with his Belgian Shepherds and is the author of three e-books and more than 200 articles on the subject of dogs and training.
David Ryan is former chairman of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and served as a police dog handler for twenty six years. David now appears as a legal expert witness in canine behaviour in civil and criminal cases and is well known for his seminars on chase behaviour and dog aggression.
Jemima Harrison is director of BBC documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed and blogger under the same name. She also campaigns against the use of flat-faced animals in advertising and media.
Grisha Stewart is an author, international speaker, and dog trainer who specializes in dog reactivity. She founded Empowered Animals and the online Animal Building Blocks Academy in Alaska and Ahimsa Dog Training in Seattle, which has earned many awards, including Best of Western Washington.
Jo Pay is the European Coordinator of the VSPDT (Victoria Stilwell Pet Dog Trainers) and the Victoria Stilwell Academy as well as a Dog Trainer and Behaviourist (Standish Dog Trainer).
Lisa Tenzin-Dolma is the principal of The International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour, founder of the Dog Welfare Alliance and an author of multiple books including her most recent "Charlie The Dog Who Came In From The Wild".
Claire Staines is a professional dog trainer and owner of Lothlorien Dog Services as well as an advocate against the use of electric shock collars.
Louise Stapleton-Frappell is a Steering Committee Member of The Professional Guild British Isles; Steering Committee Member of Doggone Safe and Regional Coordinator of Doggone Safe in Spain; Faculty Member of DogNostics Career College and Co-Presenter of PPG World Services Radio. She also runs the page Jambo - Staffy Bull Terrier Trick Dog.
John McGuigan is a professional dog trainer and behaviour consultant with over ten years experience training dogs. John is well known for his training videos on Facebook and Youtube under the name Glasgow Dog Trainer.