This week we discuss how one bad experience for your dog can throw things off - even to the best of us. It's called life. Being an experienced dog trainer doesn't preclude you from ending up in unforeseen circumstances. Panos talks about a recent incident where a dog attacked Nuki & Spades due to the poor management of the attacking dog's owners. We are always going on about good management! But you can't rely on management when it comes to other dog owners. The consequences of such incident...
Aug 01, 2020•53 min•Ep. 42
Today's question comes from zazenhub on Instagram, who's asking for ways to stop their dog begging and stealing food at dinner time. Panos addresses the 3 D's of a durational command ("Bed") as well as the power of good management. Most unwanted behaviour in the home is a symptom of lack of structure. Teach your dog what you want him to do, set some consistent rules, and always be patient. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review ...
Jul 26, 2020•11 min•Ep. 41
The Ice Project is run by Isaac John, ex-NRL player and creator of streetwear brand YKTR (You Know The Rules). A friend of Luke's, he recently bought a puppy and so had Panos on the podcast to share his life story and tips on raising a dog. You can find The Ice Project here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-ice-project/id1454184253 Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found...
Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 40
Stress and burnout is rampant within the canine industry. Perhaps it's a combination of a highly emotionally charged topic (trainers are rightly very passionate about their clients and animals), along with the fact that most dog trainers are "lone wolf" operators - out on their own, without "colleagues" in the usual sense. The irony here is many people enter the dog industry from a love of nature and animals, and yet they end up spending a lot of time away from nature, in the digital world, tryi...
Jul 11, 2020•11 min•Ep. 39
Brad Griggs is the founder of Canine Services International (CSI). He's been training dogs professionally for over 16 years. It’s his passion, his business and his hobby. Brad has earned and maintained a respected reputation as one of Australia’s more capable, informed and forward-thinking dog trainers. As a business Brad's reputation is built on the success of his clients. Brad says that "Though our clients own their achievements with their dogs, I’m always proud to have played my part in helpi...
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 38
One of the top complaints from puppy owners is their pup's constant biting and teething. It is a natural and expected puppy behaviour. Don't freak out - they do grow out of it. Panos covers a few different remedies to help manage and teach the dog to redirect and stop this unwanted behaviour. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.nooch...
Jun 27, 2020•16 min•Ep. 37
Crate training is one of the most fundamental things you can teach your dog, yet there are naturally a lot of questions surrounding this topic. Spend the time to crate train your young pup (or even your adult/rescue dog) and you will reap the benefits for many years to come. Panos goes through some theory behind why we should crate train, along with tips on how to begin the training with your dog. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a...
Jun 21, 2020•22 min•Ep. 36
This week we were privileged to sit down with Pat Stuart of The Canine Paradigm, which means we've now interviewed both of The Canine Paradigm lads! Pat is our first in-studio guest on Life With Your Dog. Pat's introduction to dog training was a baptism by fire when he brought an adult Belgian Malinois into his home that required way more skill to own and train than he had ever expected, and so began his obsession with dog training and behaviour. In 2015, Pat took the plunge and began training d...
Jun 13, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 35
If you've listened to Episode 1 (Introducing Panos & Luke) you'll know Panos was originally a guest on Luke's old (no longer active) podcast, Our Human Condition. This podcast was recorded in June 2019. That is how Panos and Luke met! Panos tells the story of his introduction to dogs but from a completely different angle, delving into his other interests such as meditation and martial arts. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a re...
Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 34
This week we were lucky enough to speak with Scott McGuinness of Canine Connect in Adelaide. Scott is one of South Australia's premier canine trainers and behaviour specialists. His passion centres around building confidence in his clients to get out and be active with their dogs. Scott believes that helping you to better understand how your dog thinks gives you the ability to enhance the relationship you have with your canine companion. This is a LONG episode and full of gems of Scott's wisdom ...
May 30, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 33
Jess sent in this question on how to stop her dog Daisy who pulls washing from the line, then chews and swallows the clothes pegs. Panos offers some remedies and plans to help solve this issue. This can be a difficult one to solve, or it can be a real easy fix. Not all tools mentioned in this episode are legal in NSW Australia (where our podcast is based) so MAKE SURE to do your own research first! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us ...
May 24, 2020•13 min•Ep. 32
Today's episode covers 2 topics. Walking your puppy can be a challenge, and learning some basics can really help. Panos doesn't teach 'loose lead' walking for puppies under 6 months old, but building a foundation to help for those future times really makes a difference! If you are thinking of it, or already own 2 puppies from the same litter, Panos & Luke discuss the importance of following guidelines to prevent future issues. The 2 main issues here (but not limited to these) are separation ...
May 16, 2020•50 min•Ep. 31
Dogs barking at the TV can be a fairly common problem. Interestingly, it is more prevalent with modern TVs as the old-style TVs (before LCDs) were very hard for dogs to actually see the TV picture. Panos goes through how to use COUNTER-CONDITIONING and DESENSITISATION to address this issue. As always, successful dog training comes down to GOOD MANAGEMENT! Set yourself and your dog up for success, not problems. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe a...
May 09, 2020•10 min•Ep. 30
Responsibility as a dog owner refers to short-medium-long term commitments & obligations when living with your dog. Make time for training & exercise. Source out an appropriate diet. This isn't only for our dogs' survival - it is for them to thrive. Secure your yard and home, and if you need to, make time and energy for good dog training advice in-person to help guide you. Seek out an NDTF-qualified trainer in your local area. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you di...
May 02, 2020•45 min•Ep. 29
In this episode Panos covers the two types of leadership. One is more direct & authoritative. The other is more about being engaged & a team player with your dog. Panos also explains when to use each style of leadership, as all situations require different forms of motivation. Being clear and consistent are qualities of a good leader. Dogs like to follow strong leaders! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star ra...
Apr 25, 2020•13 min•Ep. 28
When walking a dog that is reactive to other dogs & people (or even when walking a puppy) we must have a level of awareness of what's in the environment around us. Be a few steps ahead of your dog so that you can prepare your training technique, avoid a dangerous situation or making a negative experience for your pup. Be proactive in how you wish to prepare your dog to a situation, try not to be reactive with your dog. Dogs like to follow strong leaders. Thank you for listening, and please e...
Apr 19, 2020•31 min•Ep. 27
In this Q&A episode we have a question from Erika via Instagram. Erika is asking for advice on the over-protective nature of her Cane Corso mix. Topics covered: Have good leash handling, Don't reinforce undesirable behaviour, Set your dog up for success - avoid too much social pressure, Existential food rewards, Be confident and plan for interactions, and Communicate effectively to people. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a rev...
Apr 12, 2020•26 min•Ep. 26
This week we welcomed our first guest! We were very lucky to be joined by Glenn Cooke of The Canine Paradigm. We often reference Glenn & Pat's podcast on this show so it was great to sit down (remotely via Zoom) with Glenn. He is a long-time friend and mentor of Panos. Glenn has been successfully training people and their dogs for more than 26 years. His expertise ranges from basic obedience and behavioural problem solving for family pets, seminars for trainers in the dog industry, right thr...
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 25
Taking a break from our usual Q&A episode, this week Panos sits down by himself to mull over what dogs have taught him in his many years of working alongside these majestic creatures. In these uncertain times that bring increased anxiety, dogs have the ability to take us out of our HEADS and bring us more into our BODIES. Anxiety is a fear of the unknown FUTURE - while dogs can bring us into the PRESENT! We teach dogs to live in our society, while our dogs teach us to live in the now. Being ...
Mar 29, 2020•16 min•Ep. 24
This episode comes to you from Coronavirus quarantine! Luke has been unwell so we took precautions and recorded this remotely over the internet. "Punishment" can be a highly controversial topic within the dog training industry. There can be serious animosity between the balanced and force-free communities. However the smart approach is to realise that both can learn from one another and meet in the middle. Many terms can be misconstrued, but even putting a dog in "time out" or withholding pats c...
Mar 22, 2020•48 min•Ep. 23
In these times of uncertainty and anxiety, some are forced into lockdown, some are home for self isolation quarantine & others are having to work from home. What does this mean for our dogs? Panos talks about opportunities for training, exercise and not getting distracted by your dog while working from home. Maintain structure, but switch up the routine as much as possible. See the opportunities rather than the negatives in this pandemic. We hope and pray that you and your family are doing o...
Mar 19, 2020•16 min•Ep. 22
This week we discuss the benefits of play, and different styles of play with dogs. A game of tug or fetch can be used to reward behaviours in your training. It becomes a relationship-building exercise to help strengthen your bond. Play also provides the opportunity to teach dogs to follow commands in high states of arousal, which can improve impulse control. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast ...
Mar 14, 2020•35 min•Ep. 21
This week's question comes from Nick. He's asking a question relevant to a lot of people who adopt or buy dogs simply because they "feel bad" for them. Panos dives deep into what are the motivations and mistakes people can make, how to think clearly about purchasing a new dog for the home, and some ways to fix the mistakes that have been made. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you fo...
Mar 08, 2020•15 min•Ep. 20
Hot on the heels of one of our MOST POPULAR episodes on REACTIVE dogs (ep08), this week we look at strategies for dealing with FEARFUL dogs. Panos goes through some personal experiences he's had in his almost 10 years as a trainer, and specific strategies to handle a fearful dog. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com....
Feb 29, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Most of us are used to LURING in order to get the dog to do the DOWN command. Here Panos goes through some alternative techniques to achieve the same result without luring! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.ins...
Feb 23, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This episode was designed for current and aspiring dog trainers out there. Some of Panos' favourite methods for staying fresh with your learning, and ensuring you're taking care of yourself! There are lessons in here applicable for all listeners. Please enjoy. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ w...
Feb 19, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We've all heard this saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. It's often used in reference to people not wanting to, or not feeling able to, learn new things in life. So how true is it in reference to dogs? Panos goes through this question with some real life examples of dogs he's had experience with in the past! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us onlin...
Feb 08, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 16
When training your dog there are a huge number of commands that you could eventually teach to them. Some are more about safety, and then others are more about "tricks" or showing off the animal's skills. However few commands are as important as the three essential commands covered in this episode. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www....
Feb 01, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week's question from our listener Luke is about ensuring that family & friends do not inadvertently reinforce the wrong behaviours in your new puppy. Remember, the first 17 weeks are a CRUCIAL learning & socialisation period for your puppy - meaning any experiences will have a permanent effect on the dog. Panos goes through some tips to ensure these are positive experiences, while also addressing the 'embarrassment' you may feel from having to be strict with your family and friends....
Jan 25, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This episode is focused on defining reinforcement, and the different schedules of reinforcement (how to reward to get the best results in training your dog). Panos also explains the different phases of training, which refers to what level of understanding your dog has of each command. (LINK: ROBERT SAPOLSKY DOPAMINE JACKPOT https://youtu.be/axrywDP9Ii0 )Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app t...
Jan 18, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 13
