We have Nick Benger with us in this episode! This episode was all over the place with many different topics. (Just the way we like it!!!) Nick discussed the impact dog sports has recently had on him as well as lessons he has learned throughout his dog training career. This is a dog trainers episode for sure! Nick is known for his podcast, Dog Talk With Nick Benger, where he has a variety of guests and topics all surrounding dogs and dog training. To learn more about Nick Benger, his work and...

In this episode we sit down with Matthias Lenz on some of his recent posts on social media about negative consequences, negative reinforcement and how to use these situations as learning opportunities and positive experiences. To learn more about Matthias, you can listen to his dog training podcast, Not Another Dog and Pony Show. To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis Website https://demarinisdogtraining.com Vinny...

This episode came about because our guest, Abbey White, who trains dogs using positive reinforcement based methods, took to social media to post about her journey on choosing to use an electric collar with one of her dogs for safety and quality of life reasons. Abbey received quite a bit of blow back about her decision so we figured it would be worth having her on the podcast to tell her story rather than letting social media tell it for her. Abbey is a talented and well accomplished dog...

We had the pleasure of having Denise Fenzi on the pod to discuss some of her recent posts on social media, one of them being, "Making Punishment Personal". Denise explains her thoughts on this matter and why she feels it is affective in her training with her own dog. Vinny explains his views and thoughts on the difference between "correction" and "punishment" and why distinguishing the two are important within the dog training community. We also discuss with Denise how to develop a...

Episode 23 is here! Vinny and Anthony sat down with dog sport coach and herding instructor, Helene Lawler to discuss modern approaches to sheep herding training. Helene also discusses the use of the quadrants, specifically negative reinforcement and its application to sheep herding. To learn more about Helene and her work check out her website! You can also find her on instagram @helene.lawler To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony De...

The man himself, Forrest Micke, joins us! Forrest is known for his thoughtful training strategies and breaking skills down when training. He is well known in the dog sports world, especially within bite sports. Forrest shares his thoughts on reinforcement training, how to "jackpot" correctly and effectively, and how to even move away from reinforcement when achieving your training goals. There is so much information in this episode that you will probably need to listen to this two or three...

In this episode we had an in-depth conversation with Kamal Fernandez, sports competitor, dog trainer and coach about a variety of topics. They included: multi-dog households and how you can create peace among a group of dogs living together, reward specific and location specific markers in training, the importance of play skills and enrichment and what enrichment is to Kamal. To find out more about Kamal Fernandez, private coaching and his online programs, you can visit his website here! To...

In this episode we talk to dog trainer, Jordan Zeunges of JZ's Canine Coaching to discuss the mistakes we as dog trainers make both before becoming dog trainers and while being dog trainers. We also jump into conversations with Jordan about the pro's and con's of group classes as well as what she found didn't work for her and her dogs and how she made the changes she felt were necessary for her. We also discuss the use of teaching dogs to go to their "place" on a dog bed and the pro's and...

In this episode we sit down with behavior consultant, Brian Fleming, to discuss his unique outlook on dog behavior, its complexity and the chaos that comes a long for the ride. To learn more about Brian, click here to check out his website. You can also click here to check out his podcast, The Canine Complexity Podcast. To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis Website https://demarinisdogtraining.com Vinny Viola Website...

Jo-Rosie is back!!!! In this episode we discuss the new movement in the dog training industry of no longer training dogs. We also discuss why we should be training dogs, the importance of training a dog. To learn more about Jo-Rosie Haffenden, click here! To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis Website https://demarinisdogtraining.com Vinny Viola Website https://www.caninejester.com

WE HAVE KHAZ BROOKS with us for an awesome episode! This episode we discuss training will life, understanding wolves, wolf behavior and dogs. Our conversation takes us on a discussion of dominance, what it is and what it looks like. Khaz does a great job explaining and breaking down the information so that you can visually see what these behaviors looks like. Khaz has provided us with helpful links siting information as well as links to help you gain more knowledge on wolves and wolf...

We have Kayla from the Toby Project, a popular instagram page about Kayla, her dog Toby and their journey together working through his reactivity. This episode is for all the dog owners out there who own a reactive dog. Kayla talks about her journey with Toby, how she has helped him and where she is now. To learn more about Kayla and The Toby Project, visit their instagram page! To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis Website...

Episode 15 is here! We took a little break but we are back!! This episode is about dogs and kids living together, keeping kids and dogs safe and dog bite prevention towards children. We also touch on how to work with kids for those professionals who are slightly unsure or uncomfortable with kids. Justine Schuurmans is the founder of The Family Dog, a company that has programs for kids, families and dog training professionals looking to work with kids. To learn more about Justine Schuurmans...

In this episode we discuss the Resilience Rainbow framework developed by Dr. Kathy Murphy & Bobbie Bhambree. They explain what this framework is and their thoughts on resilience. They also discuss whether dogs can learn from errors and what that looks like for each individual. To learn more about their upcoming workshops for the Resilience Rainbow, you can click here! To learn more about Dr. Kathy Murphy and her company, Barking Brains, click here!To learn more about Bobbie Bhambree click...

One of the most controversial topics in the dog training and behavior industry today is an individual's ethics and beliefs. What is ethical and who decides? In this conversation, we are joined by Rutger's University professor and animal researcher, Rebecca Potosky. We discuss how and why one chooses their ethical framework. We also discuss what each of us considers to be ethical. To learn more about Professor Rebecca Potoksy, you can visit her instagram page by clicking here or visit Rutger's...

In this episode we sit down with trainer, behavior consultant and service dog breeder, Abigail Witthauer. Abigail explains what trainers and dog owners should look for when searching for an ethical breeder. She also explains a bit about breeding service dogs. Vinny tells us how much he enjoys Lover Boy... You can find out more about Abigail by visiting her website. You can also learn more about Abigail's service dog foundation, The Roverchase Foundation by clicking here. To learn more about...

In this episode we have special guest, Chad Mackin, a dog trainer based in the Chicago area. Chad has been training dogs for 30 years, travels across the globe holding workshops and seminars and has hosted a couple of dog training podcasts. Chad talks about the differences in training methodologies, how he views training, what he has learned over his 30 year career and Ox Blood! (you will need to tune in to find out!). To learn more about Chad Mackin, click here to visit his website! To learn...

In this episode Vinny & Anthony discuss what being proactive versus reactive in training looks like, specifically with a puppy, redirecting puppy behavior and how to set a puppy up for success. They also dive into how they like to create predictable situations when training and predictability looks like. To learn more about the hosts of the show, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis Website https://demarinisdogtraining.com Vinny Viola Website https://www.caninejester.com

In this episode Vinny & Anthony interview Sara Brueske, a dog trainer who has a special interest in dog sports and helping other trainers achieve their goals in the dog sport world. Sara chats about her experiences with dog sports as well as how she manages arousal and competing motivators with sport dogs. Learn more about Sara Brueske by visiting her website! To learn more about the hosts of the show, visit their website's below. Anthony De Marinis Website...

What does "the science" and studies really say about dog training and the findings on how to train dogs? Jo-Rosie Haffenden, a dog trainer and behavior professional who has a degree in applied psychology and post graduate in animal behavior; discusses breaking down and understanding what science really says and what studies on dogs and dog training really tells us. Learn more about Jo-Rosie by visit her website The School of Canine Science by clicking here. To learn more about the hosts of...

Sue Sternberg is here! Sue is one of the most experienced dog training and behavior professionals in the shelter and rescue field. In this episode she explains how families can find the right family pet, what to look for when searching, including "red flag behaviors" and so much more! This episode is jam packed with information. To learn more about Sue, check out her website! www.suesternberg.com To learn more about the hosts of the show, visit their website's below. Anthony De...

Dr. Chris Pachel is a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist. In this episode dog owners and dog professionals will learn what the role of a Veterinary Behaviorist (VB) is, when and why to consider getting help from a VB. We also discusses the philosophy of LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive) in training and behavior modification. Lastly, we have an interesting conversation about the considerations of using Aversive's in behavior modification. To learn more about Dr. Pachel and his...

World renown aggression specialist, Michael Shikashio joins The Canine Classroom to discuss the philosophy of LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive) in dog training and behavior. This episode explains how professionals should consider using a LIMA approach towards their cases as well as some real life examples of what a LIMA approach might look like. To learn more about Michael Shikashio and helping dog's with aggression issues, visit his website by clicking here! To learn more about the...

In this episode we interview John Imler of Top Dog Training KY and discuss his thoughts and ideas on industry standards in the dog training and behavior industry. Before creating regulations and banning tools, hear John's thoughts on where we should really begin as an industry. We also discuss training tools, training methodology and much more! To learn more about John Imler you can visit his website by clicking here! To learn more about the hosts of the show, visit their website's...