Episode 48: Should You Buy or Rescue a Dog?

In this episode, we discuss dog management. Dog management has become the default approach for far too many situations that could be addressed through training. We review some common examples of how d...

10 Jan 202541min

In this episode, I speak with dog training legend Ivan Balabanov about Service Dog Training. Ivan is best known for his accomplishments in dog sports. He is a two-time world champion in the protection...

8 Sep 20242h 18min

This episode discusses using cannabis for dogs. We review what to look for and to consider before grabbing a random cannabis product off the shelf. You learn about the importance of having a Certifica...

3 Aug 202419min

This episode discusses service dogs in public. We review why it is vital not to interact with service dogs while they are working. I explain the risks this has for the person who relies on the service...

5 Juli 202425min

This episode discusses dog socialization. We review how to socialize a dog correctly and what socialization is about. Also, we discuss the importance of socializing early and which dogs benefit most. ...

7 Juni 202422min

This episode discusses hiking with your dog. You can find many resources for human hikers online, but comprehensive information for canine hiking companions is hard to locate. Most articles seem to ce...

3 Maj 202424min

This episode discusses the likely most controversial tool in dog training, the electric collar, aka shock collar. This tool can get some people's blood boiling. However, most online videos are ignoran...

5 Apr 202444min

This episode discusses dumb ideas, some of which have become accepted norms. We review three cases of stupidity in particular. First, trainers attacking dogs as a means of temperament testing. Second,...

1 Mars 202415min