Episode 203 - LIVE Q&A (Getting HYPER Specific About What Your Really want!)
Today we do another instagram and YouTube live q&a discussing YOUR questions!
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 218
The Davidthedogtrainer Podcast
David Tirpak, owner of Miracle K9 Training LLC, creates a podcast about dog training, human training, business, and leadership
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Episode 202 - IS THE FLEXI LEAD THE BEST TOOL OF 2025!?
Today we discuss the many uses of the flexi lead in your dog training and rehabilitation program and why we think it has been one of the best tools we have implemented in a long time.
Jun 09, 2025•47 min•Ep. 217
Episode 201 - Breaking EVERY Socialization Rule With An Aggressive Dog!
Today we discuss how we overcame dog on dog aggression issues with one of the most challenging dogs we have had in a very long time.
Jun 09, 2025•43 min•Ep. 216
Episode 200 - THE GREATEST HITS OF THE SHOW YOU NEED TO WATCH
This is a special episode where we broke down the best episodes of all time on the show. Use this episode as an index when you are looking for particular topics!
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 215
Episode 199.5 - Overcoming Fear Issues Using SCIENCE!
Today David and Josh discuss the use of "prediction errors" in dog training, one of the scientific ways of getting breakthroughs with your fear issues.
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 214
Episode 199 - The Big Socialization LIVE Q&A!
This is an instagram and YouTube live stream where we answer all of your dog training questions!
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 213
Episode 198 - Overcoming Nail Trim Aggression, Dog Aggression, & More Virtually!
Today David and Josh do a follow up episode to 197 where we use real life examples of working through various handler aggression issues.
Apr 28, 2025•57 min•Ep. 212
Episode 197 - Is Your Dog BITING YOU?! Here's How To Fix It!
Today David and Josh discuss exactly how we work with handler aggressive dogs (dogs that are biting their owners). This can be one of the most challenging behavioral issues to work through so these are some techniques we've implemented with owners to help overcome it!
Apr 15, 2025•58 min•Ep. 211
Episode 196 - Fix Your Mindset To Improve Your TRAINING! (ft. Joel Diaz)
Today we are joined by Joel Diaz of Sally's Way Dog Services to discuss all sorts of questions surrounding pet ownership and common mistakes dog owners make. Enjoy!
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 210
Episode 195 - The NERDIEST Podcast EVER ft. Merge K9
Today we are joined by Merge K9 who is based out of Barcelona Spain to have a very very nerdy conversation about traditional learning theory, operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and the limitations their definitions have created. Enjoy!
Apr 06, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 209
Episode 194 - Discussing Introducing Fear Aggressive Dogs To Strangers! (LIVE Q&A)
Today we do another live Q&A where we answer your questions on youtube and instagram!
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 208
Episode 193 - When Really Talented Trainers Say Really Wild Things (Debunking E-FLO)
Today we discuss a trainer, Chris Altherr, who has been becoming more and more popular as of late for his unconventional descriptions of how he uses the Ecollar. We review some of his videos discussing his Ecollar work to try to make sense of it.
Mar 11, 2025•54 min•Ep. 207
Episode 192 - Josh Moran Of Barefootdogtrainer Joins Us!
Josh Moran has been in the dog training industry for almost 20 years now and has had the privilege of working alongside some of the most well respected trainers in the industry like Tyler Muto, Forrest Micke, Michael Ellis, and Many many more. He Had multiple courses through Leerburg online university and has taught seminars around the world. This is a really fun conversation we had on things he has learned through his years in the industry and general "dog talk". Enjoy!
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 206
Episode 191 - TALKING DOGS & Final Thoughts On The NEPOPO® Chat!
Today we review a video PBS just put out on the dogs talking with buttons trend. Additionally we dive deeper into some further thoughts we had on the NEPOPO® conversation that we had last week.
Feb 18, 2025•51 min•Ep. 205
Episode 190 - WHAT IS NEPOPO®!? (Kiba K9s Joins Us To Discuss)
Kirubell Yhohannes is the owner of KibaK9s and is a Gold Multiplicator for the NEPOPO™ school for dog trainers. Today we have him on for a discussion about what exactly IS NEPOPO™ and some of the specifics behind this method.
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 204
Episode 189 - LIVE Q&A (Stopping Fear Aggression & Reactivity)
This is our first ever live streamed podcast episode! Listen as we answer questions from our followers about all sorts of topics!
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 203
Episode 188 - DAVE FROM "THE ART OF DOG BUFFALO" JOINS US!!
Today we have a fun filled episode getting into everything from our favorite dog training books, selling out in dog training, and things we have learned and grown from over the years!
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 202
Episode 187 - How To CRUSH Your Virtual Dog Training Lessons
Today we discuss two new virtual clients and how we helped them FAST!
Jan 16, 2025•57 min•Ep. 201
Episode 186 - When ENOUGH IS ENOUGH With Fighting Dogs
Today we talk about the subject of at what point do you pull the plug on trying to rehab your dogs that may be fighting with each other in the house.
Jan 16, 2025•47 min•Ep. 200
Episode 185 - Stopping Dog Reactivity & Helping Your Clients BETTER!
David and Josh discuss how we helped a few recent clients with things like dog reactivity, anxiety issues, and much more!
Dec 23, 2024•43 min•Ep. 199
Episode 184 - Dog Won't Stop PEEING IN THE CRATE?! Help!
David and josh teach you how to stop any dog from having accidents in the crate or in your home.
Dec 23, 2024•44 min•Ep. 198
Episode 183 - These Routines Will Change Your LIFE With Your Dog
Today David and josh discuss routines we have our clients implement for the walk, having people come over, and feeding time that will MASSIVELY make things easier for you and your dog.
Dec 09, 2024•47 min•Ep. 197
Episode 182 - Helping Owners Come To Terms With Putting Down Their Dog
Today David and Josh review an email we received from a listener who recently put down their dog due to behavioral issues and shared the story with us. This leads to a conversation about when the time is right to do so as well as other discussions.
Nov 26, 2024•54 min•Ep. 196
Episode 181 - Why Does My Vet HATE My Dog Trainer!?
Today David and josh get into the weeds of the vet and dog trainer conflict in the dog world.
Nov 15, 2024•45 min•Ep. 195
Episode 180 - How To Deal With A POLICE OFFICER DOG!!
Today we answer YOUR questions and topics from the last podcast episode!
Oct 29, 2024•46 min•Ep. 194
Episode 179 - Satisfying Your Dogs Needs Outside Of The Walk
Today David and Josh go through a list of different topics brought up from lessons over the week we have done.
Oct 22, 2024•51 min•Ep. 193
Episode 178 - Breaking Down "The 5 Domains" Of Animal Care!
Today David and Josh dive into one more study on "the 5 domains", a model used to asses overall animal welfare.
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 192
Episode 177 - The Least Inhibitive, Functionally Effective (LIFE) Model Of Dog Training
Explore the LIFE model of dog training, a force free approach, with David & Josh.
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 191
Episode 176 - Ivan's New Ecollar Study PART TWO!! (Closing Notes)
Today we finish reading Ivans new study and give our closing notes on it. Additionally we discuss a dog we're working with that directly applies to WHY this study is important in proving the effectiveness and importance of the tool itself.
Sep 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 190
Episode 175 - What Does Ivan's ECOLLAR Study Prove For The Dog Training World?
Today David and Josh read Ivan Balabanov's newest study testing the efficiency and ethics of using ecollars vs using force free methods to stop predatory chasing.
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 189
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