What is "prey drive" in a dog, and why is it relevant to how we train them? This week we break down the SIX distinct stages of prey and what this means for you and your dog!   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

Panos answers a question from Pamela about her 1.5yr old English Staffy, Luna. Pamela has listened to the episode about jumping and had a question about keeping Luna on the bed while visitors come over. She also asked about tethering in the home. Tune in to hear about addressing jumping on visitors and how to train the BED command for functional use in the home.   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au...

In dog training, there is something known as a "trial" - which typically involves some sort of test or exhibition in any given dog sport. Owners may spend many months preparing for these trials, training all kinds of behaviours with their dogs.  How can we apply these concepts for the "every day" dog owner? Join us as we break this down for you guys...   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au...

Your responsibility is to show up for your dog and your duty is to train and look after them We teach dogs to live in our society, dogs teach us to live in the NOW What is your dog teaching you?   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

This week we unpack a question from our listener, Angie, who's asking about mindset & high-drive working dogs. How can we best meet the mental and physical needs of these higher-maintenance dogs?   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

This week we break down the importance of confidence in dog training and how to best implement it to deepen your relationship with your dog.   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

Panos answers Amy's question on do some dogs respond to verbal commands and other non-verbal?It isn't about breed or specidic dog, it is about the way you train. Hope you enjoy today's Q&A!   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

This week we're joined by Boyd Hooper, who has over 35 years international experience and has trained thousands of dogs for a multitude of applications. In addition, he has been the chief instructor on dozens of dog trainer courses and trained / certified many hundreds of handlers and trainers. Thanks for coming on Boyd, we appreciate your wealth of knowledge in the dog training industry The code NOOCHS10 will give you a 10% discount off the Tier 4 courses in the CERT Academy! Anyone that...

This week we delve into the concept of "simple versus easy" when it comes to training our dogs. You might be thinking, are they the same thing? Well, possibly ... possibly not ...  Listen in to find out! Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

Panos gives insight and advice on what a Demo dog is and how to go about finding and developing them to be a good helper for your job as a trainer. Courtney sent in a question relating to Chilli's (Panos' dog) and how she can implement some skills with her demo dog. Questions covered:-What is a demo dog?-What qualities to look for?-How lifestyle skills where taught?-How to have the right expectations of your dog? As always, any questions can be sent in through our instagram account or email...

It can be quiet stressful living with a reactive dog. This episode shares some insight and advice on where to get started with the behaviour modification process. The foundations and fundamentals are often over looked. Clarity in communication, use of appropriate tools and a mindset if a leader are some necessary pieces to the puzzle. Enjoy our 200th episode! Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au...

Happy new year to all our loyal listeners! We look forward to more discussions in 2024 about how to live our best lives with our dogs... on that note, on to this week's episode: In life we are involved with many 'games'. Some games go forever, yet have many short term games within them. The goal of marriage is to stay married. Goal of health is to stay healthy. Well the goal of dog training as an infinite game has many finite games that need to be addressed and won for success and...

Tune in this week as we unpack a bit of a deeper, more metaphorical episode ... what does it mean to truly BE a leader for your dog, rather than just ACTING like you are?   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

It can be hard to find good quality products for large strong dogs. Leanne asked Panos a question regarding what is a good long lead and interactive toys to purchase to improve her training. Panos discusses 3 items in today's podcast: 10m long lead Tug Ball on a rope Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast...

Brent recently shared a poignant "letter to a new dog trainer" on his Facebook page, and this just happened to coincide with us inviting him back for another episode with us! We had to hear what his thought process and intentions behind writing this, for which he's had a lot of positive feedback and commentary from the dog community. We always love having Brent on the show for a little wisdom from our Kiwi brother from another mother. Find Brent's dog training services at...

We break down the topic of "good" obedience - what is this, how do we define it, how can it be achieved? Ultimately, if you're putting effort into developing a relationship with your dog through obedience training, that is the main thing! Keep going!   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @...

Dogs mourn the loss of a significant other just like people. It can be a hard time for both us as owners and of course, our other dogs. Panos offers some advice on what to do to help with your grieving dog as he just received news of a client's beloved dog Thor suddenly passed away and their other dog Daisy has not been herself. The advice shared by Panos can be also applied proactively to minimise issues that may arise in the future. Dogs don't live long enough, take a minute to remember the...

Glenn graced us with his 3rd appearance on the show in as many years ... this time we talked all about Rottweilers, with Glenn giving us somewhat of a masterclass on the topic ...  We discussed, among other things: Breed history Purpose Dog sports Ideal (and not ideal) homes for this breed Training requirements and suggestions And more!   Find Glenn's work at https://www.canineevolution.com.au/ His podcast at https://thecanineparadigm.com/   Thank you for listening! Find us online...

If you and your dog live in a house with a backyard, it can sometimes feel like a part time job looking after the space! It's hard having young dogs and nice things, but taking care of your yard can be a great opportunity to practice mindfulness. Panos discusses a few things to keep in mind for yard maintenance: Poo patrol Grass care Flies General cleanliness and maintenance Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast...

This week we had the pleasure of having Tyler Muto on the show. We have been following his journey over the years, learnt plenty of worthy techniques & principles that are applicable to practical dog training. Tyler Muto, a Rochester, NY native, is an internationally renowned dog trainer, entrepreneur, and advisor, who has had a life long passion for training dogs.  Tyler’s passion for training, along with his ability to help families and dogs achieve harmony, is unparalleled, and has...

Alex Edwards returned to talk to us all about his favourite breeds - the husky, and the impossible to pronounce "sarplaninec" ...! Alex is super passionate about both of these breeds and he helped us understand why people should and should NOT get either of these beautiful dog varieties. You can find Alex and his services at https://www.refineyourcanine.com.au/ Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast...

Dr Rassool joined us for a second time on the show to discuss a dark and not so favourable topic of behavioural euthanasia. It is a very tough and challenging topic as it brings on many questions and feelings that may be challenging. We dove deep on why and when euthanasia is an option for certain behavioural issues. Discussing how to go about it, things to consider and if it's a necessary bridge to cross. Dealing with grief, loss and guilt is common either being an owner or a professional...

Instead of thinking your dog needs to be trained to learn how to behave appropriately, which is true, however your dog should be tired enough that he needs to rest. Physical exercise is important for active dogs, your job is to ensure your dog has the appropriate output during their day so that when it's time to rest, they rest. Being bored is a good thing for a dog to learn to experience. To wait and relax, ready for another day of activity.   Thank you for listening! Find us online...

This week Dave Mckelson joined us from Melbourne to talk about his passion for training animals, which began with almost two decades of working with elephants at a Melbourne zoo. Much of the experience he gained working with elephants, and other animals, crosses over into his work with dogs. Developing training programs that focus on building meaningful relationships built on trust and understanding, and high standards of animal training that ultimately create freedom and opportunity, are...

Dan from Hooked On Hounds joined Panos this week for a great chat about sheep herding, helping the young people at RuffTrack & behaviour modification of aggressive & reactive dogs. He is also the co-host of the podcast Dog Torque which focuses on ensuring that knowledge and experience shared within the agricultural/working dog community is not lost, can be made easily accessible to all and is retained for future generations.  Dan's passion for dogs started early when teaching his...