Ivan AKA @trainlikeivan is a 2 Time IGP World Champion, 14 time National Champion, and leader in the dog world. If this man is competing in dog sport, he's winning! Ivan is a household name in the industry and has dedicated 40 years to training, breeding, and advancing how we communicate with dogs. Today Ivan walks us through the art and vast array of benefits of play. Ivan uses play as the foundation for his training as the very act is genetically encoded into all mammal’s chemical makeup....

Jared Wolf is a PSA K9 Decoy, professional dog trainer & owner of @wolfpackcanine in New Hampshire, and a certified badass handler to his 2 year old Malinois @akuma_the_mali. Jared was inspired to go into PSA by his pitbull Thai, a true Unicorn who possessed all the qualities needed for a successful PSA dog. He had the temperament, drive, strength, etc. & checked all the boxes. Jared worked hard to pull those qualities out of him which lit his passion for dog...

Amanda Anderson launched her Staten Island dog training business, Ring and Run Dog Walkers, in 2014. Dogs had always been an important part of her life... despite getting bit a few times.  Today, she’s head honcho at Ring and Run Dog walkers, a company that takes care of the community’s dogs.  “We never felt comfortable with anyone handling our dog and realized we couldn’t be the only ones!”  Amanda says after working our dog through some issues we realized dogs needed more than just a stroll...

Small Business Series with @yolopup.la & @etsuandme "Our small business series is meant to shine light on the background of some of our favorite small businesses, their highlights and struggles as well as just honestly see what it’s like on the other side. My hope is to get to the heart of each person so we can bridge the gap between dog owners and small business owners.   Today’s episode is with Jillian from @yolopup.la We dive into her background in media and how that has helped her...

World renowned Dog Trainer & PSA All Star Janet Dooley of Stateline Canine has over 20 years of experience training dogs for SAR (search and recovery), police K9s for detection (narcotics, explosives), patrol, cadaver recovery, protection sports, and more. Janet is the Protection Sports Association’s East Coast Director and has put PSA 3 titles on two dogs, Danny & Zuko. In this Q&A, Janet breaks down what PSA is, how trials are judged, routines, bite technique, skills needed for...

Andy Krueger has been a student, participant, teacher, and trainer of French Ring for over a decade. His secret - stay humble, get inspired, and go all in. He first got into ring & in the bitesuit in 2009 with a local club. Despite not knowing a lot, he continued to show up and that integrity has led him to earning respect in the sport and the prestigious *super select* decoy title, extremely rare in the United States. About Andy - Andy is an Ohio boy, born & raised! He now has his...

Hans Verbruggen has had a passion for dogs since he was a young pup himself! At the age of 4, Hans was introduced to the wonderful world of dog sports by his two older brothers. At age 10, he got his own Belgian Malinois who was older than him (12) and retired from sports! Definitely a lot to learn there! Dogs have been a consistent source of light for Hans throughout life. Hans is a Certified NePoPo® Trainer with more than 15 years experience with NePoPo® System. He also has trained...

San Francisco based Dog Trainer, Jasmine Kelem, AKA @thegoldenmal is a trainer and self proclaimed fur mom to Finley, a Golden Retriever and service dog, Stinky, a Belgian Malinois who is now working with the police force, and a little Mali puppy Wasabi who will be trained for protection sports We chatted about service dogs, how it works, the qualifications, Emotional Support Animals, and flying with a puppy. We are headed to NY for Thanksgiving so I asked Jasmine to chat with us about how...

Everything you need to know about Protection Dogs with @coastline_k9 Founder and owner of Coastline K9 in Naples, Florida Erick Innis joins us to share insight on personal protection dogs. His company provides elite, top of the line PPD across the country. His military background and Navy Seal canine training has given Erick a solid foundation in what goes into supplying these assets to owners. In this live we discuss: - The value PPD bring to homes - PPD training - Insurance for PPD - How...

Erin is the boss and backbone of @primalcanine and other half of @mikejones_pc. She’s a powerhouse handler to Ozzy, her Dutch shepherd, and is proof that size does not matter when it comes to controlling drive 🔥 Erin shares a tremendous amount of insight on a wide variety of subjects. In this live we cover: - Erin’s personal story - Psychology & DOC work - Handler Wisdom/Tips - Personal Protection Dogs - Protecting Yourself & loved ones - Self Defense - Insurance Coverage - Ozzy...

Denise Fenzi has been in the dog training game for decades. She started training dogs at 12 years old. Denise knows 👏her👏 shit 👏.   She has titled dogs in obedience, tracking, schutzhund, mondioring, herding, conformation, and agility.  Denise is best known for her flashy and precise obedience work, earning perfect scores in both schutzhund and Mondio Ringsport obedience.   Denise is a dog trainer, author, entrepreneur, story teller & advocate for humans and animals. We also think she...

Canada’s Top Trainer, Elite Decoy, & Police Vendor Mike Nezbeth has a wide range of experience in all things dogs. He is the owner/founder of GrassrootsK9 in Toronto and GrassrootsK9 in Maryland. He’s also an established Police Vendor who carefully selects ideal candidates that would make strong, level-headed, and confident members in the police force and trains them to go into duty whether it be for detection, tracking, bitework, etc. Mike has a background in Psychology and Sociology...

Dr. Lisa Lippman is a doctor of veterinary medicine and has been practicing for 10 years. She is the founder of @vetsinthecity, an at home/concierge vet service business. She has been a pet health contributor for Dr. Oz, Inside Edition, and other media outlets and is the host of the very popular podcast @wedontdeservedogs. Dr. Lisa is badass!! During the pandemic, Dr. Lisa’s parents both became deathly ill with Covid and she relocated to Florida to support them. She then pivoted her business...

Jerry Bradshaw is a household name. He is the executive director and co-founder of the Protection Sports Association, owner of Tarheel Canine, a world renowned training facility in North Carolina best known for training elite police dogs, author, and host of the popular podcast ‘Controlled Aggression’. Jerry is a pioneer and his efforts have raised the bar in dog training and competition sports leaving an imprint on decades to come. PSA provides an outlet for competitive dog sport...

How to build trust & strengthen your bond: Q&A with @canine.karma.training David is a former special education teacher and behavioral therapist who has used his experience to create a training system built on clear communication, trust, and bond building. David also competes in Protection Sports, has three dogs (Karma, Zero, & Manic), and gives a mean manicure 💅(we’ll explain). In this Q&A we discuss: - Benefits of grooming your dog and getting them comfortable with...

Master dog behaviorist & trainer Landy Angeli shares her techniques to gain control of your puppy’s biting, how to redirect it, and shape the wanted behavior. Landy has decades of experience working with dogs and families to build good behavior inside and out of the home. She was mentored and trained by Master K9 Handler Raul Perez and has helped us build a strong foundation in training Ryka. She is active in the dog rescue community and is an advocate for building strong human/canine...

Renowned Professional Dog Trainer, Behaviorist, Rescue Advocate, and dog sport competitor Robert Cabral doesn’t sugar coat anything. He’s straight up & tells it like it is. We asked Robert to join us to discuss some behavioral issues we’re facing.   Robert is an authority on canine behavior whether it be in basic obedience, aggression, and complex behaviors and has worked with most every breed and temperament of dog during his time working in animal shelters and private practice. He has...

Jonathan Katz is a world class trainer, leader in the Protection Sports Association (PSA), and a Belgian Malinois breeder. Over the last decade, Jonathan has put PSA 3 titles on 3 dogs; Uzi, Cougar, & Puma and founded his own PSA club, Strong Island Working Dogs in Long Island, New York which gained national recognition in 2017 as the PSA Champion Club. KATZ LEGIT KNOWS DOGS. In this live, Katz opens up about his history going from classically trained chef to working for the Israeli...

Pat Stuart of Operant Canine spent 12 years in Australia’s Army Special Forces before diving into dog training full time. He has been mentored and coached by some of the world’s best dog trainers, most notably Michael and Bart Bellon and has studied everything from hands-off force free training to old school compulsion. He is a certified instructor for the NePoPo® system of dog training. The method “prepares dogs for the rigors of life and creates an active free thinking dog ready to engage...

Ivan Balabanov is an icon in the dog world. His bold confidence & sheer resilience is palpable and it's what led him to be a 2 time World Champion in IGP and 14 time National Champion representing the US. Over the last 40 years, he has revolutionized dog training, competition dog sports, and  shifted the way we communicate with dogs in a profound way.  In this live, Ivan opens up about fleeing communist Bulgaria, venturing to Belgium where he discovered his first Malinois and trained...

When you search for anything dog training related on YouTube, chances are Upstate Canine Academy pops up. ... no simple feat. Tom Davis has poured his heart and soul into building Upstate Canine and a digital empire for dog lovers and training. Tom’s podcast “No Bad Dogs” began with recording real life audio sessions with clients he’s helped and it’s taken off from there. He also has a business & personal staff, sponsorships, merchandise, and makes time to engage with his...