Enrichment is key to biologically fulfilling our dogs to express natural behaviours to minimise destructive behaviour, boredom & separation distress. We want to be able to redirect destructive behaviour when left unattended. Panos gives some advice on some enrichment ideas for your dog such as the use of KONGS, toys, bones and much more! Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewit...
Sep 27, 2021•23 min•Ep. 102
A big thank you to all of our listeners for helping us get to 100 episodes and two full years of Life With Your Dog Podcast. We couldn't have done it without you! For our 100th (and 101st) episodes we decided to do an overview of all previous episodes. We cover our favourites and re-live some of the best moments, guests and episodes so far. Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewith...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 101
A big thank you to all of our listeners for helping us get to 100 episodes and two full years of Life With Your Dog Podcast. We couldn't have done it without you! For our 100th episode we decided to do an overview of all 100 episodes. We cover our favourites and re-live some of the best moments, guests and episodes so far. We only got to episode 50 on this one so we'll finish the job next week, otherwise this episode would be 2 hours long! Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebo...
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 100
Brent Dry is back! We were lucky enough to be joined again over zoom with our good friend from The K9 Company in Melbourne. We discussed Leash Reactivity, Confidence Building & Focus/Engagement techniques Brent is a wealth of knowledge, sharing tips on how these can be applied in everyday life Brent first joined us back in Episode 57, if you'd like to listen to more of his dog training philosophy Find Brent www.thek9company.com.au Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.co...
Sep 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 99
A doggy door for your dog is a great idea if it suits your setup and lifestyle. Panos covers following topics: Types of dog doors How to teach your pup or sensitive dogs to go through it Using the doggy door as part of your training schedule Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>...
Aug 28, 2021•11 min•Ep. 98
Unfortunately as dog trainers it can be a case of "do as I say, not as I do" In terms of the advice we give out, we trainers can be just as guilty of making silly mistakes ourselves! This week Panos lost sight of Nuki during a late-night off-leash walk, with no collar or tags, followed by a pretty scary 18-hours spent searching high and low for her A kind stranger found and returned her safely! In this episode we go over a list of tips of what to do if your dog ever goes missing We also reflect ...
Aug 22, 2021•38 min•Ep. 97
A thing that really gets Panos frustrated is how people let their dog fly out of the car to jump, run and act out of control. Get into good habits and teaching your dog how to exit the car calmly, appropriately and safely. A quick one but a useful episode for you and your dogs. Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luk...
Aug 14, 2021•11 min•Ep. 96
This episode's question came in from Amy through Instagram asking when and how is it appropriate to correct or punish a puppy? This can be quite a sensitive topic but is an important part of puppy development to understand. For the best context of this episode please search 'Puppies 101' to listen to the range of puppy development episodes along with EP23- When and Why to Use Punishment? Topics discussed: No corrections in obedience training for pups under 6months old- Keep the game fun and enga...
Aug 10, 2021•22 min•Ep. 95
Another episode addressing the lessons that we learn from our 4 legged companions, Panos & Luke talk about the many things we can thank our dogs for, especially in tough times. Panos is super passionate of the way we teach dogs how to live in our society while our dogs teach us to live in the NOW. Topics discussed: Adhering to daily routine. Discipline equals freedom, for both dogs and humans. Foundations are always to be practiced in life. You want a strong building, have secure foundations...
Aug 02, 2021•24 min•Ep. 94
Question sent in by Hope on Instagram asking how to stop her dog from breaking position when being rewarded. To answer this Panos covers some of the basics of types of markers in training. Topics discussed: Durational marker Terminal marker Release command In training, how to keep dog in position when being rewarded until released? Many different methods. Up to you considering all the factors for you and your dog. Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodc...
Jul 26, 2021•20 min•Ep. 93
The language between owner and dog is super important in not just training, but developing the overall relationship. Listen in this week as we unpack exactly what "language" means in the context of training dogs along with how our training is like learning to play a "sport", between the species. Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.c...
Jul 18, 2021•34 min•Ep. 92
Everyone wants their obedience commands to look fast and flashy, because it's awesome! Panos covers the variables of how to go about doing this, and sorry there is no quick answer as usual! Topics discussed:-Accuracy first, speed comes later. Don't train for speed. What is it you want fast and flashy? Be specific of what the finished behaviour is. Mastery is excellence of the basics. Don't name it till you love it. Drive and temperament of dog. Use of -R & intermittent reinforcement. Refer t...
Jul 10, 2021•20 min•Ep. 91
When clients call us in as pro dog trainers, typically they have been experiencing an increasing level of problems before making the decision to seek help. The first lesson often sees a significant increase in desirable behaviours from the dog, leading to a "quick win" in the client's eyes As training progresses, the law of diminishing returns kicks in which poses the question: What do we do with a "training plateau"? Listen in as we unpack this topic! Thanks for listening! Find us online >&g...
Jul 05, 2021•37 min•Ep. 90
Using the right form of reward for your training is most fundamental and essential thing to get right from the beginning. Panos answers Amanda's question on how to choose the right treat for her dog. Topics covered: The dog determines what he finds reinforcing Treats are food - don't get mixed up What an existential reward system is Typically soft & high value food Make treat delivery dynamic-play Use a goddamn treat pouch! Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifew...
Jun 28, 2021•15 min•Ep. 89
Dogs that suffer any distress being on their own is a super difficult behaviour to live with. In today's episode we cover different remedies and techniques to help eliminate this issue. Topics covered: Not all separation distress is anxiety. Use of crate. When & why? Get into good habit of from young to keep dog on their own in yard or specific area. Is it anxiety or attention seeking? Techniques to help, Desensitisation. Enrichment. Regular exercise & Training. Structure in the house. S...
Jun 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 88
One of the most common topics we discuss on LWYDP is the concept of "good management" Especially for very young dogs, this idea of good management comprises the vast majority of "training" in the early days The short and simple answer to many "how do I stop my dog from...?" questions is, don't give them the freedom to do so in the first place! Listen in as we unpack this week's topic. Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com...
Jun 06, 2021•31 min•Ep. 87
Panos covers the difference between canine aggression & predation and below are topics covered: •Predation is the preying of one animal on others. •Prey drive comes in different forms. •Chase, catch, shake, dismember and consume prey. •Aggression is defensive behaviour to stop a threat or dominant behaviour to maintain status or resource. •Not all dominant behaviour is aggressive. •Genetics play a huge role •Environmental or learnt behaviour is definitely important. •Most aggression we see i...
May 31, 2021•19 min•Ep. 86
Often we can be guilty of over-complicating our dog training practices. This week we discuss how to apply the K.I.S.S. principle to training dogs and how this can improve outcomes in training! Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>...
May 22, 2021•39 min•Ep. 85
"Don't name it until you love it". This is a common dog training mantra that is important to understand. Panos answers Felipe's question on when to add a verbal command to a behaviour that your teaching your dog. There are a few things to know before understanding when to add a word to a behaviour successfully without the dog relying on physical gestures such as hand signals, saving confusion for both sides of the leash & minimising unnecessary frustration. Focus on clear communication &...
May 20, 2021•19 min•Ep. 84
Panos and Luke discuss the differences between working a dog from distance to a trigger, compared to flooding the dog with that stimulus. Acknowledging that distance work is the preferred method for counter-conditioning to achieve desensitisation however living in the city may make this approach difficult. Flooding can work really well for certain dogs, and preparing for the inevitable so owners know how to get out of a pickle may be a good idea. Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www...
May 08, 2021•47 min•Ep. 83
Panos answers Gannon's question regarding how to choose a rescue dog, what to do when bringing into new care and how to go about confidence building if the new dog has any behavioural issues. Topics covered: Dog proof your home before dog comes. Allocate specific dog area for living/sleeping. Take the time to assess the dog before you get him. Building confidence through obedience training and loose lead walking. Introduce to people, dogs and new places gradually, not all at the same time. Journ...
May 02, 2021•24 min•Ep. 82
Approaching dogs is one of the most common situations that takes place. As dog trainers out on the street we often see the good, the bad, and the ugly. Join us this week as we go over the safest ways to approach dogs - the do's and don'ts to keep yourself and the dog safe! Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ w...
Apr 24, 2021•43 min•Ep. 81
Panos answers Kellie's question regarding her 10-week old Labrador pup that is a happy and smart little guy, but is struggling with walking outside of the house. There are a few tips to encourage this but remember that we never want to push our pups too hard in these early weeks of life. However we do want to build confidence and deal with these minor issues while they are still fresh. Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodca...
Apr 17, 2021•12 min•Ep. 80
Reading your dog's body language is useful when it is in context of what's present in the environment (what is happening around your dog). Panos explains that understanding the importance of being aware of your dog's patterns of behaviour, what's occurring around you/your dog and making that connection to improve your training approach. Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @...
Apr 11, 2021•13 min•Ep. 79
This week Panos and Luke answer and discuss questions from Saharai, who works at Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre, in California, USA. The shelter receives all dogs of any calibre. There are many variables making that job difficult on many levels. Not only for caring, feeding and exercising them, but adopting a behavioural training system to help the dogs that need it the most unfortunately can be the most difficult yet critical for some dogs' adoptability. Saharai sent in many que...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 78
Today's Q&A comes in from Madison. She has a 10year old Silky Terrier/Chihuahua with a few questions. Do you have any tips on caring for senior dogs? What is the best way to bring at-home training outdoors? How can I teach my dog to not be aggressive around other dogs? For any questions please send them through either via our website or DM via Instagram. Thanks for listening! Hit subscribe or write a review about what this episode helped you with! Be specific. Find us online >> www.fac...
Mar 28, 2021•18 min•Ep. 77
This week we were invited by our good mates Glenn Cooke and Pat Stuart to appear on their podcast, The Canine Paradigm. Both Glenn and Pat have been on our show before and you can find their episodes in the back catalogue. We discussed many things from dog aggression to imposter syndrome in the canine industry and most of all had a blast hanging out with them. Thank you for the invitation boys. We hope you enjoy this show as much as we enjoyed recording it. Thanks for listening! Hit subscribe or...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 76
Today's Q&A comes in from another listener, Sarvesh - all the way from India. He has a few questions about aggression cases in some dogs he's working with that likes to get another perspective on. Remember it is difficult to give specific advice about aggression without seeing the dog and their owners in person. Panos gives advice general in nature and not too specific as he understands it can be a dangerous thing to be absolute about giving guidance as it can result in a dangerous outcome. ...
Mar 14, 2021•31 min•Ep. 75
Kayna Wrench is Head Trainer at Canine Evolution, which is Glenn Cooke's company. They offer comprehensive training solutions onsite at their Sydney and Central Coast locations, along with in-home private lessons. Glenn Cooke, with 30 years in the industry, has been a teacher and mentor to Kayna, Panos, Luke, and thousands more NDTF students. He has been our guest on the podcast also - you can go back and listen to his episode. Listen in to hear how Kayna got into training dogs, her rise within ...
Mar 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 74
The 3 P's in developing a skill are Practice, Patience & Persistence. Panos talks briefly about these 3 key components to our dog training skills. Keep these in mind when you are embarking on teaching and training your dog anything new. Apply these to your own life when learning and maintaining skills to be the best leader you can be. THANK YOU for listening. Hit subscribe or write a review about what this episode helped you with! Be specific. Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewit...
Mar 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 73
