Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Sixty: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring SSRIs, Dogs, and the Chemical Lobotomy No One Wants to Talk About - with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Josef, a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and one of the few voices brave enough to speak publicly about what SSRIs are really doing to people… and what that means for dogs. The so-called “safe and effective” narrative is crumbling. What we’re seeing instead are emot...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 30 min
In this Training Without Conflict® Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ori Stollar, also known as Dr. Orion on YouTube, a veterinarian and board-certified veterinary behaviorist specialist. (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists). Dr. Orion and I connected after he publicly responded to my critiques of the widespread use of SSRIs in dogs. To his credit, he agreed to come on the show for an open conversation. We cover big questions in this episode: • Is the “chemical imbalance” th...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fifty-Eight: Jan Van Maren In this episode, I have a conversation with a good friend and excellent helper Jan Van Maren. For those who know him, he needs no introduction, but for those who don’t, he is a highly respected world-level IGP helper from the Netherlands. He was the helper at the 2017 WUSV World Championship and was also brought in to be helper at the 2017 Brazilian IPO Championships. I had a great time with this conversation and I am sure you...
Apr 22, 2025•2 hr 37 min
I had a great conversation with Johan Weckhuyzen. Johan is the breeder of van de Duvetorre Malinois kennels in Belgium. He is also the president of FMBB. I've known Johan for a very long time and finally was able to catch him to come to the podcast. We talk about Malinois, the legends in the breed, selection l, genetics, and training, Ring sport, IGP, detection and much more. We did not have time to go over the future goals of FMBB , this will part two. Enjoy and don’t forget to comment!...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Hello trainers, I’ll keep this intro shorter. This time I have as guests few very accomplished trainers Shannon Faltak, Jessica Johnson, and Spencer Bowman. We talk about the complexities of French Ring, Mondio Ring and IGP, the breeds and type of dogs that are better suited for each sport, the different style of helper/decoy work, preparation for competition, and much much more. Enjoy
Feb 27, 2025•3 hr 4 min
Today, I have an incredible guest with an inspiring journey—Javier, a talented dog trainer who proves that hard work and passion can take you far. However you have to take the risks and challenges in front of you. Originally from Honduras, Javier moved to the U.S. at just 16 years old with his father. He initially pursued a career in veterinary medicine, meanwhile working as a vet tech, but soon realized that dog training was his true calling.Javier started as an army of one experimenting with t...
Feb 13, 2025•2 hr 13 min
Welcome back to the TWC podcast! Today, I have a guest whose experience in the dog training world spans over 30 years and covers just about every aspect of the industry. Jason Purgason is the President of Highland Canine Training. With a background as a former police officer and K9 handler, Jason has trained and certified working dog teams across law enforcement, military, and specialized detection disciplines—everything from narcotics and explosives detection to human remains and even termite d...
Jan 30, 2025•3 hr 15 min
In this podcast, my guest is Dylan Jones, a TWC-certified expert trainer renowned for tackling cases where other dog trainers have struggled to achieve success. Dylan shares his experiences and explains why he thrives on taking on challenging dogs rather than opting for the easier cases. We delve into the common difficulties faced by new trainers entering the dog training industry, shedding light on the obstacles they often encounter. Dylan also offers valuable insights and guidance on various a...
Jan 03, 2025•3 hr 2 min
Welcome to the latest TWC podcast, where we challenge one of the most controversial and misleading documents in the dog training industry: the AVSAB position statement on training methods. Force-free trainers often uphold this statement as the ultimate authority, claiming it represents a scientific consensus that should dictate the industry’s practices. But we believe this statement is not only flawed but also dangerous and unethical. Today, we got together to examine its weaknesses and set the ...
Dec 19, 2024•2 hr 41 min
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fifty-One: Jim Bradley Today, I had an insightful conversation with Jim Bradley, who, for the past several years, has been dedicated to rescuing Malinois dogs on the side while maintaining a full-time job. Jim runs a rescue organization and has also gone trough my Training Without Conflict® Certification Program. In our discussion, we delve into the complexities of rehoming dogs, the current state of animal shelters, and explore potential improvements i...
Dec 13, 2024•2 hr 57 min
Welcome to another episode of my TWC podcast, where we dive deep into the real world of dog training and behavior. Today, I’m thrilled to have Jacqui Zakar join me. Jacqui is a professional dog trainer based in Perth, Australia, and the founder of Dog Sense Training and Behavior. She’s not just a trainer—she’s an investigator, spending countless hours combing through past and current canine research papers to expose the flaws and misleading narratives that are flooding the industry worldwide. Ja...
Nov 27, 2024•2 hr 23 min
Today, I’m joined by my good friend, Dave Kroyer. Dave’s a well-known name in the dog training world, and we’ve known each other for over 20 years. This conversation is just the two of us talking about our experiences with dogs, sharing stories, and covering all sorts of topics. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Ivan Balabanov is a 2-time World Champion dog trainer, Ot Vitosha Malinois breeder, trainer of Premier Protection Dogs and founder of the revolutionary Training Without Conflict® do...
Nov 08, 2024•2 hr 44 min
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Eight: Mia Skogster Welcome back to my TWC Podcast! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mia Skogster once again to dive deep into discussions about our personal dogs, training, and IGP rules. We focused particularly on the ever changing landscape of training and what we would like to see in the future of our beloved sport. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having the conversation. This podcast is purely for the love of it—no pai...
Oct 18, 2024•2 hr 50 min
Hello everyone, Welcome to the latest episode of my podcast! Today, I’m joined by Dr. Douglas Elliffe, a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, whose expertise lies in animal behavior, behavior analysis, and behavioral science. In this episode, we dive into some highly relevant and often controversial topics, starting with Dr. Elliffe’s well-known Kiwi Aversion Training (KAT) study, which used electric collars and included both one-month and one-year fol...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 32 min
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sergio Pellis, a distinguished researcher who has spent over four decades studying Play in rats within lab settings. Together, we share a deep fascination with Play, having each explored its nuances for more than 40 years—myself with dogs, particularly during training, and Dr. Pellis with his groundbreaking work on rats. Throughout this conversation, we delve into the many shared benefits of Play that transcend species, from cooperation to the establishment of ...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Five: Mia Skogster Welcome back to my TWC Podcast! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mia Skogster once again to dive deep into discussions about our personal dogs, training, IGP rules, and FMBB judges. We focused particularly on the protection phase this time around. As I’m releasing this episode, we've already scheduled part two to continue this fascinating conversation. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having the conversati...
Aug 13, 2024•3 hr 14 min
Hello trainers! I’m excited to bring you another fascinating conversation today. This time, it’s with my friend Nake Florin. Nake has a background just as interesting as many of our guests—he’s decoyed Mondioring at the world championships as well as USMRA and other events, gives seminars around the worlds, Nake works for one of the largest dog rescues in the UK. I first met Nake about 10 years ago when I was giving a seminar in Romania, and I’ve been impressed with his work ever since. In this ...
Aug 05, 2024•3 hr 32 min
My guest is Shannon Faltak, as you will find out her journey in the dog world is one of a kind! For those that don’t know her at all just to give you a glimpse Shanon took Knox, a 5 year old dog, filled it in Mondo and French Ring , went to the world championships and now is planing to enter the IGP Malinois Nationals! Her story is very inspiring to me, she is a proof that everything is possible and starts with a dream
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Today’s podcast features Dr. Michael Moyer, a veterinarian and the owner of Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic. We discuss various aspects of dog health, common reasons dogs visit the vet, spaying and neutering, the Fear Free enterprise, overmedicating and other intriguing topics related to dogs.
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Special Edition: Dr. Karen Overall's Deep Breath Protocol For Dogs Welcome to this short solo podcast! Todays topic is fascinating and controversial: Dr. Karen Overall's deep breath protocol for dogs. Imagine if your stressed out or aggressive, fearful, anxious dog (pick one), could take few deep breaths and instantly calm themselves down—sounds like a superpower, right? Well, Dr. Overall suggests that with her Deep Breath Protocol, dogs can learn to do just th...
Jun 17, 2024•15 min
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Two: Jany Böhm As of late, many have laid claim that IGP is a dying sport. However, after the drama and theatrics of the most recent FMBB World Championship we saw a passionate outcry from trainers around the world pleading for transparency in the sport. There was also a considerable amount of outrage as to who was the rightful champion. In this podcast, I am happy to be joined by my great friend, and 2024 FMBB Vice World Champion Jany Böhm. This ...
Jun 12, 2024•3 hr 4 min
In the newest episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, I had a chance to sit down with my friend, World Championship level helper, and IGP World Championship competitor Vladimir Dragicevic. For those in “the know” Vlad is no stranger to high level competitors having worked with many of the trainers and dogs you see on National and World Championship podiums today. In addition to his phenomenal helper work, he is also an accomplished competitor having received one of the top obedience s...
Jun 06, 2024•2 hr 12 min
Welcome everyone to another exciting episode of the Training Without Conflict® podcast! I’m thrilled to have Markus Neutz back with us from Germany as our guest. Today, we delve into the world of the FMBB championship, exploring topics like judging, comparing training styles, and much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy
Jun 01, 2024•2 hr 56 min
Welcome to another episode of TWC podcast where we explore diverse perspectives and challenge the status quo. Today, I have a brave guest who steps outside the lines of her community's ideology to share her strong opinions on a topic she's passionate about. It's not easy to question deeply held beliefs, especially when they are influenced by powerful propaganda. Our conversation highlights the difficulty many people face in changing their opinions once they're anchored in a position. As Patrice ...
May 21, 2024•3 hr 55 min
Recently, I invited David Garcia Suarez from Spain to judge our club trial so we could get our dogs and training critiqued first hand by one the most respected IGP judges at the moment. David has judged many National Championships, as well as World Championships including FMBB which he will once again judge this month in Italy. The conversation gives a glimpse of how he evaluates IGP performance and what the rule book expects from the handler, how emotional state(s) are evaluated as well. We als...
Apr 01, 2024•4 hr
On my recent trip to Northern California, I had an opportunity sit down with Michael and answer some questions that trainers submitted on social media. We had a great time and answered a ton of questions. I hope you enjoy it!
Mar 15, 2024•2 hr 30 min
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Thirty-Six: Vadim Plotsker In this episode, I interviewed dog sport competitor, IGP judge, member of the WUSV board of directors, and current United Schutzhund Club of America President, Vadim Plotsker. I have been wanting to have this conversation for a long time as Vadim has a very unique perspective on the sport of Schutzhund and the German Shepherd dog. During the conversation we were able to discuss the current state of Schutzhund not only in Ameri...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 58 min
My goal when I started the TWC podcast was to provide knowledge and tell stories from true experts. My guest in this episode is very much a true expert in his field and at the absolute top of the game as far as I am concerned. He is someone I have known since my days in California back in the 90's and am happy to call a friend. I am happy to share my conversation with the incredibly talented photographer, Brian Aghajani. If you have seen an incredible photo from an IGP National Championship over...
Dec 28, 2023•2 hr 59 min
This episode is a recording of Ivan Balabanov's appearance on the Bow Wow Bill Podcast on 11/26/23.
Dec 14, 2023•3 hr 14 min
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Thirty-Four: Louis Donald If you are German Shepherd lover, this episode is for you! This week’s episode epitomizes the reason I started my podcast. I wanted to have in depth conversations and talk dogs with some of the most accomplished, knowledgeable, and interesting people on the planet. Louis Donald is one of the world’s foremost experts on the German Shepherd breed. Louis has had a lifelong passion for the German Shepherd dog. At the young age of 2...
Dec 01, 2023•3 hr 1 min
