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 write...
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. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/ Ask Me a Question: www.speakpipe.com/nickbenger
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 intern...
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. Donate: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TazNicholls Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/968926693439363/
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.nickbenge...
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...
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...
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. Don't forget to check out our sponsor Tromplo for all of the latest online animal training courses: https://tromplo.com/ 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 Mentorship details: http://mentorship.nickben...
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.c...
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/adri...
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 h...
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/malen...
