Michael Ellis is a world renowned dog trainer with over 40 years experience as a teacher, mentor, competitor, champion and speaker. It was a great honour to interview Michael as he has been an inspiration to Panos since the beginning of his career. Michael's online courses and content has shaped and influenced so many trainers worldwide for the best. We discussed topics such as behaviour modification, the complexities of behaviour theory and its application in real dog training. We went down som...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 222
Tim is an ex-correctional officer, who worked in the canine unit for 13 years working and training dogs for specific tasks from the tactical unit to scent dogs. From dealing with issues that came from the nature of the job and the intense environment, Tim has been on a journey of self development which propelled him to start his own company, Diverse Dogs. Tim joined Panos for a great conversation ranging from technical training, purpose selected dogs, to help fix behavioural issues for everyday ...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 221
Beth asked "I’ve just been informed by my neighbours that my dog(s) have been barking all day while we are at work. Do you have any advice on how to stop this behaviour without using an anti bark collar?" Panos covers a few things to consider to address this issue of constant barking affecting the neighbours. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagra...
Jul 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 220
It was a great pleasure and honour to welcome Larry Krohn to our show, who is one of the dog training industry's most longstanding and respected names. We chatted about many topics such as behaviours, play, obedience, the dog training industry, and what dogs mean to us. Thank you Larry! Find his services at https://pakmasters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/larrykrohn/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCortXxJdZYbHCrOa3nddr6g Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdog...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 219
Max is the founding owner and head trainer at Down Under Dog Trainer. Having grown up around dogs and always being able to easily connect with, and understand them, he was sure he wanted to work with dogs from a young age. Max says that he finds it the most rewarding thing of all to be working with a dog whose owners thought they were a lost cause, and changing their lives. Find Max at https://downunderdogtrainer.com/ Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 218
Panos describing the lessons learnt walking neighbour's dog, Molly. The return on investment on proper and adequate application of dog training is massive! Being able to spend the present moment and appreciate the beauty of nature with a dog is priceless. The effort you put into your training and communication style with your dog, you will get back so much more in relationship, experience and love. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www...
Jun 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 217
Samantha King is a Psychologist and clinic director at Psychology & Animal Assisted Wellbeing, a clinic where therapists work with a therapy dog providing animal-assisted interventions. She works with her dogs (Sonny, Oliver & Nala) to provide Animal Assisted Therapy for children, adolescents & adults (primarily Neurodivergent populations). Samantha has experience working with therapy dogs across various settings, including schools, community mental health and private practice since ...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 216
Our longtime listener and friend Roger wrote to us, asking for our opinions on whether dogs and the associated costs of owning them are becoming "luxury items" as we see the cost of living increase all over the world. Join us as we break this topic down for you guys Also, we discuss the South Australian government's plans to ban IGP dog sports! Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewith...
May 28, 2024•40 min•Ep. 215
Today's short episode is a reminder that you may be reinforcing unwanted behaviours that you actually don't like. Being mindful of this is the initial step to making positive changes in your training. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com...
May 21, 2024•10 min•Ep. 214
A great conversation with Adam about raw feeding and all its benefits. Healthy nutrition for dogs is important for a happy, healthy and strong dog, mind and body. Raw & Fresh Pet Food supplies fresh pet meals made with only the freshest raw ingredients without any chemicals, preservatives or fillers. Their goal is to create a healthy balanced diet for dogs and cats which came with affordability, convenience and great customer service. They saw more and more pet owners looking for a healthier...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 213
Dog fights are an inevitable part of nature. How can we best prepare for, prevent, and if necessary, intervene when they do happen? Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com...
Apr 28, 2024•59 min•Ep. 212
Food as a reinforcer is important in the learning and training phases. However it gets to a point that you must wean them off appropriately. Don't rely on food when it comes to lifestyle skills, as food doesn't proof behaviours. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com...
Apr 24, 2024•17 min•Ep. 211
What is "prey drive" in a dog, and why is it relevant to how we train them? This week we break down the SIX distinct stages of prey and what this means for you and your dog! Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com...
Apr 15, 2024•51 min•Ep. 210
Panos answers a question from Pamela about her 1.5yr old English Staffy, Luna. Pamela has listened to the episode about jumping and had a question about keeping Luna on the bed while visitors come over. She also asked about tethering in the home. Tune in to hear about addressing jumping on visitors and how to train the BED command for functional use in the home. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.fac...
Apr 08, 2024•17 min•Ep. 209
In dog training, there is something known as a "trial" - which typically involves some sort of test or exhibition in any given dog sport. Owners may spend many months preparing for these trials, training all kinds of behaviours with their dogs. How can we apply these concepts for the "every day" dog owner? Join us as we break this down for you guys... Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/l...
Apr 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 208
Your responsibility is to show up for your dog and your duty is to train and look after them We teach dogs to live in our society, dogs teach us to live in the NOW What is your dog teaching you? Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com...
Mar 23, 2024•18 min•Ep. 207
This week we unpack a question from our listener, Angie, who's asking about mindset & high-drive working dogs. How can we best meet the mental and physical needs of these higher-maintenance dogs? Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com...
Mar 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 206
This week we break down the importance of confidence in dog training and how to best implement it to deepen your relationship with your dog. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com
Mar 07, 2024•54 min•Ep. 205
Panos answers Amy's question on do some dogs respond to verbal commands and other non-verbal?It isn't about breed or specidic dog, it is about the way you train. Hope you enjoy today's Q&A! Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com...
Feb 24, 2024•13 min•Ep. 204
This week we're joined by Boyd Hooper, who has over 35 years international experience and has trained thousands of dogs for a multitude of applications. In addition, he has been the chief instructor on dozens of dog trainer courses and trained / certified many hundreds of handlers and trainers. Thanks for coming on Boyd, we appreciate your wealth of knowledge in the dog training industry The code NOOCHS10 will give you a 10% discount off the Tier 4 courses in the CERT Academy! Anyone that signs ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 203
This week we delve into the concept of "simple versus easy" when it comes to training our dogs. You might be thinking, are they the same thing? Well, possibly ... possibly not ... Listen in to find out! Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com...
Jan 30, 2024•49 min•Ep. 202
Panos gives insight and advice on what a Demo dog is and how to go about finding and developing them to be a good helper for your job as a trainer. Courtney sent in a question relating to Chilli's (Panos' dog) and how she can implement some skills with her demo dog. Questions covered: -What is a demo dog? -What qualities to look for? -How lifestyle skills where taught? -How to have the right expectations of your dog? As always, any questions can be sent in through our instagram account or email ...
Jan 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 201
It can be quiet stressful living with a reactive dog. This episode shares some insight and advice on where to get started with the behaviour modification process. The foundations and fundamentals are often over looked. Clarity in communication, use of appropriate tools and a mindset if a leader are some necessary pieces to the puzzle. Enjoy our 200th episode! Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebo...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 200
Happy new year to all our loyal listeners! We look forward to more discussions in 2024 about how to live our best lives with our dogs... on that note, on to this week's episode: In life we are involved with many 'games'. Some games go forever, yet have many short term games within them. The goal of marriage is to stay married. Goal of health is to stay healthy. Well the goal of dog training as an infinite game has many finite games that need to be addressed and won for success and progression. P...
Jan 02, 2024•22 min•Ep. 199
Tune in this week as we unpack a bit of a deeper, more metaphorical episode ... what does it mean to truly BE a leader for your dog, rather than just ACTING like you are? Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com...
Dec 07, 2023•53 min•Ep. 198
It can be hard to find good quality products for large strong dogs. Leanne asked Panos a question regarding what is a good long lead and interactive toys to purchase to improve her training. Panos discusses 3 items in today's podcast: 10m long lead Tug Ball on a rope Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.l...
Nov 27, 2023•15 min•Ep. 197
Brent recently shared a poignant "letter to a new dog trainer" on his Facebook page, and this just happened to coincide with us inviting him back for another episode with us! We had to hear what his thought process and intentions behind writing this, for which he's had a lot of positive feedback and commentary from the dog community. We always love having Brent on the show for a little wisdom from our Kiwi brother from another mother. Find Brent's dog training services at http://www.thek9company...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 196
We break down the topic of "good" obedience - what is this, how do we define it, how can it be achieved? Ultimately, if you're putting effort into developing a relationship with your dog through obedience training, that is the main thing! Keep going! 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 ...
Nov 09, 2023•52 min•Ep. 195
Dogs mourn the loss of a significant other just like people. It can be a hard time for both us as owners and of course, our other dogs. Panos offers some advice on what to do to help with your grieving dog as he just received news of a client's beloved dog Thor suddenly passed away and their other dog Daisy has not been herself. The advice shared by Panos can be also applied proactively to minimise issues that may arise in the future. Dogs don't live long enough, take a minute to remember the on...
Nov 02, 2023•16 min•Ep. 194
Glenn graced us with his 3rd appearance on the show in as many years ... this time we talked all about Rottweilers, with Glenn giving us somewhat of a masterclass on the topic ... We discussed, among other things: Breed history Purpose Dog sports Ideal (and not ideal) homes for this breed Training requirements and suggestions And more! Find Glenn's work at https://www.canineevolution.com.au/ His podcast at https://thecanineparadigm.com/ Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebo...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 193
