If you and your dog live in a house with a backyard, it can sometimes feel like a part time job looking after the space! It's hard having young dogs and nice things, but taking care of your yard can be a great opportunity to practice mindfulness. Panos discusses a few things to keep in mind for yard maintenance: Poo patrol Grass care Flies General cleanliness and maintenance Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewi...
Oct 16, 2023•15 min•Ep. 192
This week we had the pleasure of having Tyler Muto on the show. We have been following his journey over the years, learnt plenty of worthy techniques & principles that are applicable to practical dog training. Tyler Muto, a Rochester, NY native, is an internationally renowned dog trainer, entrepreneur, and advisor, who has had a life long passion for training dogs. Tyler’s passion for training, along with his ability to help families and dogs achieve harmony, is unparalleled, and has earned ...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 191
Alex Edwards returned to talk to us all about his favourite breeds - the husky, and the impossible to pronounce "sarplaninec" ...! Alex is super passionate about both of these breeds and he helped us understand why people should and should NOT get either of these beautiful dog varieties. You can find Alex and his services at https://www.refineyourcanine.com.au/ Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodca...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 190
Dr Rassool joined us for a second time on the show to discuss a dark and not so favourable topic of behavioural euthanasia. It is a very tough and challenging topic as it brings on many questions and feelings that may be challenging. We dove deep on why and when euthanasia is an option for certain behavioural issues. Discussing how to go about it, things to consider and if it's a necessary bridge to cross. Dealing with grief, loss and guilt is common either being an owner or a professional worki...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 189
Instead of thinking your dog needs to be trained to learn how to behave appropriately, which is true, however your dog should be tired enough that he needs to rest. Physical exercise is important for active dogs, your job is to ensure your dog has the appropriate output during their day so that when it's time to rest, they rest. Being bored is a good thing for a dog to learn to experience. To wait and relax, ready for another day of activity. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www....
Sep 18, 2023•14 min•Ep. 188
This week Dave Mckelson joined us from Melbourne to talk about his passion for training animals, which began with almost two decades of working with elephants at a Melbourne zoo. Much of the experience he gained working with elephants, and other animals, crosses over into his work with dogs. Developing training programs that focus on building meaningful relationships built on trust and understanding, and high standards of animal training that ultimately create freedom and opportunity, are key ar...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 187
Dan from Hooked On Hounds joined Panos this week for a great chat about sheep herding, helping the young people at RuffTrack & behaviour modification of aggressive & reactive dogs. He is also the co-host of the podcast Dog Torque which focuses on ensuring that knowledge and experience shared within the agricultural/working dog community is not lost, can be made easily accessible to all and is retained for future generations. Dan's passion for dogs started early when teaching his grandfat...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 186
Many dog owners struggle with their dog's behaviour in the car. Behaviours manifesting either from excitement, anxiety or fear. Panos covers remedies and protocols to follow to ensure your dog is safe, quiet and relaxed in the car. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>...
Aug 21, 2023•15 min•Ep. 185
We decided to redo our old Puppies 101 episode from way back in 2019! Some of the topics covered this time around: Crate training Toilet training Socialisation, generalisation & habituation Obedience training And more ... bring a notepad and pen as we unpack this for you. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke ...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 184
Janelle asks and Panos answers: "I have a question about our (maybe) Terrier Cross 'Frankie' approx 5 years old adopted from Sutherland Shire Animal Shelter 4 years ago. He HATES strangers, which is OK, but now that my kids are teens (11 and 13) they're wanting to have their friends sleepover at our house and it isn't going well. I have muzzle trained him for everyone's safety, I keep him when muzzled when kids friends are around. But once he sees the "stranger" in our house he bolts towards the...
Aug 09, 2023•26 min•Ep. 183
RuffTRACK is a Riverstone-based charity, helping vulnerable young people in western Sydney between the ages of 12 and 17 who have disengaged with their school or communities. The program pairs young people with dogs and teaches them to train them, alongside helping with other skills such as communicating effectively and building relationships. It aims to get the teenagers either back to school or ready for work. Find out more about their work at https://www.rufftrack.com/ Thank you for listening...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 182
This week we break down the ABC Australia show, Muster Dogs, which follows 5 pups from a single kelpie litter, sent to different farmer-trainers across Australia. Panos and Luke discuss just how much we enjoyed this amazing show. How cool it is to see dogs doing the jobs they were bred for! Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com...
Jul 16, 2023•52 min•Ep. 181
Panos offers a few different perspectives of how to pick your battles when training & living with your dog. Topics include: What will today's session cover? How to handle certain aggressive behaviours? Is this particular adversive situation necessary for my dog to experience? How should you deal with a conflict with a client? Some battles are worth fighting, others aren't. Don't bite off more than you can chew! Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdog...
Jul 05, 2023•23 min•Ep. 180
What is "intelligence" in dogs? What does this mean in the context of dog training? Also, what is the true power of conditioning? We break down both of these topics this week - for you, our listeners! You're welcome :) Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 179
Panos discusses that it is beneficial to give a command a small break from time to time for your dog to process a behaviour. A week off sometimes has great benefits, not an excuse to stop training, exercising or playing with your dog, but a nuanced perspective of what makes a skill develop. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com...
Jun 18, 2023•13 min•Ep. 178
The greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment. Panos discusses many different factors relating to expectations and how it influences your training & overall life with your dog. Along with some tips, ideas and life philosophy a few questions for you, the listener to ponder on: What did you think owning your dog will be like? What's the expectations you have that have resulted in both big wins and big losses? What are your expectations of the clients you see (if you're a trainer)...
Jun 08, 2023•21 min•Ep. 177
This week Dr Michelle Rassool joined us to discuss the behavioural side of veterinary practice. We touched on the medication of dogs for behavioural issues and examples where medicines may or may not be the most appropriate answer. Dr Michelle has always had a strong, practical interest in animal behaviour, spending her early days working and training horses, and later becoming passionate about dog training, before starting her journey to become a vet. She has spent hundreds of hours of training...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 176
This week's episode was a great discussion about Andrej's involvement in breeding, what is involved and the intention of each litter along with the responsibility that comes with it. Andrej's current GSD litter are specifically bred for working & sporting roles, some may be a pet dog, however adequate screening will determine the best home for a high drive working dog. This brought us to other topics such as what is dog sport training, questioning Adopt Don't Shop mantras, how dogs influence...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 175
Panos shares a story about the advice Margaret, the agility trainer, gave to Panos that has stuck with him over all the years! Being calm and assertive is ok and appropriate at times, however, being animated, girly baby voice is also very handy in other parts of your training. Have fun with your dog and don't let your ego get bruised, if you need to motivate your dog by being animated, let it go and give it a go. While others need to chill a little and take it down a few notches, lol! Thank you ...
May 02, 2023•11 min•Ep. 174
This week we pick apart somewhat of a controversial topic in the dog training industry - sedative / anti-depressant medicines and their possible overuse. Unfortunately we have noticed an uptick in clients who have been advised (by some trainers and/or vets) very quickly to medicate their dogs without first trying any behavioural interventions. Why are some trainers and/or vets going about things in this way? And in what scenarios are behavioural medications actually a good decision? Thank you fo...
Apr 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 173
This week we invited Fiona onto the show, to talk about her journey from being Panos' client, to now becoming an NDTF qualified dog trainer herself. Fiona has been helping Panos in the background for the last 2-3 years, overhauling his enquiry and admin system, and has been a big help to the business' growth. Fiona also has a background in training horses and we chatted about, among other things, the similarities and differences between training dogs versus horses. You can follow the adventures ...
Apr 18, 2023•56 min•Ep. 172
We were lucky enough to join Glenn & Pat from The Canine Paradigm for a second crossover podcast and we had a ton of fun hanging out with them. We discussed a whole bunch of nerdy dog trainer stuff that's probably too hard to summarise here! So listen in to find out what went down... You can find the boys' back catalogue of hundreds of amazing episodes on all streaming platforms under "The Canine Paradigm" or at https://thecanineparadigm.com/ Thank you for listening! Find us online >> ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 171
Panos answers Roger's question, "Do you ever question your metaphors or examples you use after telling clients not to be anthropomorphic?" It was a great question and was relevant to the week and a half that has gone by. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>...
Apr 06, 2023•20 min•Ep. 170
Warning! Frequent Coarse Language :) In this episode it was a great pleasure to have Jay Jack on to have an in-depth, raw and informative discussion about dogs in all ways. It was a really fun and informative discussion. Jay is incredible at explaining and diving deep on dog behaviour and on a practical level. His experience in life and his career working with dogs is priceless, he has a great wealth of knowledge and application of dog training. "One of the reasons dogs are so f**ed these days i...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 169
This week's guest is the barefoot dog trainer from Buffalo, NY. Josh is well known within the industry and is an all round good guy. We discussed all different topics from the pragmatic side of dog training and how to convey theory into a practical application for dog owners. Along with covering Josh's relationships with dogs over the years and how much it has influenced his life and many other themes covered in this wonderful conversation. Josh has the mind of a philosopher and a heart of gold....
Mar 18, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 168
Panos answers Nicholette's question regarding her dog Buddy and his reactive behaviour at group class which 'disrupts the class and he doesn't listen to me'. It's important to consider all the factors in this situation as it's not just one thing that is creating this behaviour issue. Is it the doggie daycare, the trainer, technique, equipment or handling skills that contribute to this undesirable behaviour? Panos discusses the different variables that are at play which need addressing to resolve...
Mar 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 167
You are the shepherd, not the engineer of your dog's behaviour. Any individual is a mosaic of their extended family. Panos & Luke discuss the roles genetics and environment (innate and learnt behaviour) play in what creates a behaviour, temperament and mindset. Environment brings forth genetic expression and it's potential, this relates to type/level of drive, temperament, health, social behaviours, anxiety and aggression to name a few. It's not only training that develops a behaviour, it is...
Mar 03, 2023•41 min•Ep. 166
Panos answers a question sent in by Bec on Instagram regarding her foster dog and how she should go about a few things. Bec is an aspiring dog trainer and is addressing the foster caring in a great way to help the dog, her own skillset and the broader community. Topics discussed: Does training while fostering confusing to dogs and their new owners? What equipment to use? What's a good setup for dog's safety and well-being while leaving them alone and sleeping times? Thank you for listening! Find...
Feb 26, 2023•22 min•Ep. 165
This week's guest, Shara, has extensive experience working in the animal industry ranging from horses, vet nursing, dog training, senior roles in animal shelters and much more. We discussed the issues with backyard breeding, the roles of local animal shelters, dog ownership and the lack of proper regulation to improve real welfare issues in the industry. Shara has a great perspective, attitude and approach to these topics and was a great conversation to trigger thought and discussion on these to...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 164
Panos discusses some important and useful tips on managing and maintaining multi dog homes. Sometimes having more than 1 dog is fun, energising and all round good vibes, other times having more than 1 dog is a nightmare! Consider the topics of discussion and see if the implementation of the advice shared in this episode works well for you. Remember prevention is the best cure, tune in to this prior to adding more dogs to your home. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.co...
Feb 16, 2023•18 min•Ep. 163
