Best Ian Shivers Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 66: Recognition and Awareness of Pain in Sport Horses Part 3 - When it is NOT a Training Issue 42:28

9d ago42:28

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Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses the importance of recognizing pain in horses, emphasizing that many issues misdiagnosed as training problems are actually pain-related. She highlights the need for veterinarians to understand biomechanics and pattern recognition to accurately diagnose and treat pain. Dr. DeClue explains how she identifies and addresses p…

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Episode 65: Recognition and Awareness of Pain in Sport Horses Part 2 with Dr. Sue Dyson 1:09:43

2M ago1:09:43

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In part two of this series, Dr. Audrey DeClue and world-renowned Veterinarian Dr. Sue Dyson discuss the importance of pain ethograms when identifying discomfort in horses. Dr. Dyson shares her extensive experience, highlighting the challenges in veterinary practice, including the reliance on technology over clinical skills and the need for better t…

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Episode 64: Recognition and Awareness of Pain in Sport Horses Part 1 30:29

3M ago30:29

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Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing pain in sport horses. She emphasizes her unique perspective, influenced by her life experiences and late entry into veterinary school. She challenges the veterinary profession to not ignore the signs and impact of pain, citing historical practices and current shortcomings. She…

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Episode 63: Sport Horse Rounds with Dr. Daniella Vansteenkiste 43:58

3M ago43:58

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Dr. Audrey DeClue hosts Dr. Daniella Vansteenkiste, a neurologist, to discuss equine neurology. Dr. Vansteenkiste, who practices in Philadelphia, shares her journey from wanting to be an equine surgeon to specializing in neurology. They discuss the importance of recognizing subtle neurological signs in horses, such as girthiness and muscle atrophy,…

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Episode 62: Sport Horse Rounds - Interview with Dr. Brandy Ashman, Burnout & Renewed Passion to Solve Lameness Issues 50:29

5M ago50:29

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Dr. Audrey DeClue interviews Dr. Brandy Ashman, a general practitioner from Virginia, who discusses her journey from burnout to renewed passion in veterinary medicine after discovering Dr. DeClue's methods. Dr. Ashman highlights her success with treating lameness and behavioral issues in horses, emphasizing the importance of biomechanics and practi…

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Episode 61: Thinking Outside the Box and Quick Fixes 55:37

5M ago55:37

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Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses the importance of education and research in solving problems with sport horses, rather than relying on quick fixes or thinking outside the box. She emphasizes the need for a thorough understanding of horse anatomy and biomechanics and shares her approach, which involves using an extensive education and toolbox of knowled…

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Episode 60: Sport Horse Rounds - A New Mindset 50:49

9M ago50:49

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Dr. Audrey DeClue and Dr. Kate Workman discuss the need to change mindsets within the institution of equine sports medicine. They also highlight the success of a recent seminar on treating girthiness emphasizing practical, hands-on training. At the core, they stress the need to understand the whole horse - not just limb lameness - to provide the be…

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Episode 59: Sport Horse Rounds - What Lameness Issues Are We All Missing? 1:04:30

10M ago1:04:30

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Dr. Audrey DeClue and Dr. Kate Workman discuss common lameness issues in sport horses, emphasizing the importance of recognizing body lameness beyond limb issues. They highlight that pain is the most common cause of lameness, with inciting factors including trauma, fatigue, and inflammation, noting that many conditions often go unrecognized. The co…

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Episode 58: Sport Horse Rounds - Body Lameness vs Limb Lameness 1:11:51

11M ago1:11:51

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Dr. Audrey DeClue, DVM and Dr. Kate Workman, DVM discuss the complexities of body lameness versus limb lameness in equine sports medicine. Dr. DeClue emphasizes the importance of understanding body lameness - a term she coined to describe issues not limited to limbs. Dr. Workman shares her experience as a performance veterinarian, highlighting the …

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Episode 57: Sport Horse Rounds - KISS Theory: Making Complex Lameness Simple 1:02:07

11M ago1:02:07

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Dr. Audrey DeClue, DVM and Dr. Kate Workman, DVM discuss the complexities of lameness in horses and the importance of simplifying veterinary medicine. Dr. DeClue shares her recent work with the US Army Caisson horses at Arlington National Cemetery, the deplorable conditions and mismanagement of these horses including wasteful spending of taxpayer m…

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Episode 49: Canine Caregivers - How NOT To Socialise Your Aggressive Dog 23:24

1y ago23:24

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "How NOT to Socialise Your Aggressive Dog" If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide courses and webinars on how to live a healthy and happy life with your dog, visit caninecaregivers.com.au be…

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Episode 48: Canine Caregivers - Are Board and Trains a Good Idea? 24:11

1y ago24:11

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Are Board and Trains a Good Idea?" If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide courses and webinars on how to live a healthy and happy life with your dog, visit caninecaregivers.com.au because w…

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Episode 43: Canine Caregivers - Resource Guarding of Food Between Dogs 28:42

1y ago28:42

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Resource Guarding" In particular, resource guarding food between dogs.. Unfortunately there is still lots of really bad advice floating around out there given to dog owners that can make this so much worse and in attempts to prevent…

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Episode 47: Canine Caregivers - What Makes For a Good Reward? 16:20

1y ago16:20

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "What Makes For a Good Reward?" If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide courses and webinars on how to live a healthy and happy life with your dog, visit caninecaregivers.com.au because we've…

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Episode 45: Canine Caregivers - The Relationship Between Allergies and Behaviour 26:55

1y ago26:55

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "The Relationship Between Allergies and Behaviour" If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide courses and webinars on how to live a healthy and happy life with your dog, visit caninecaregivers.c…

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Episode 44: Canine Caregivers - Resource Guarding of Items Between Dogs 36:02

1y ago36:02

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Resource Guarding" In particular, resource guarding items between dogs.. Unfortunately there is still lots of really bad advice floating around out there given to dog owners that can make this so much worse and in attempts to preven…

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Epidose 42: Anthony De Marinis - How Predictability and Clarity Help Our Dogs 1:17:29

1+ y ago1:17:29

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Anthony De Marinis is a certified professional trainer (CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant- IAABC, Accredited Dog Trainer- IAABC, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer and one of the nicest guys in our awesome industry. I have loved watching Anthony's social media and learning from him online throug…

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Episode 41: Canine Caregivers - Dr Emily Lucas Of The Whole Hound - Why Would We Choose Medication Over Punishment? 35:35

1+ y ago35:35

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Dr Emily Lucas owns and operates The Whole Hound, a unique service in Sydney because she is both a vet and a trainer. Emily is someone that I feel lucky to consider a colleague in this industry, her wealth of knowledge on dogs, dog training and medicine is astounding. In this episode we talk about behaviour medication. An often controversial topic …

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Episode 40: Canine Caregivers - Reactivity Week 26:59

1+ y ago26:59

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Reactivity Week". The joys of pre-recording an episode and it getting released no where near the actual week we probably should have released it... but that doesn't take away from the fact that this is an important topic and what we…

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Episode 39: Mike Purcell - When Two Dog Trainers Are About to Have Children - What Do We Do? 1:49:29

1+ y ago1:49:29

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Mike Purcell is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer(CPDT-KSA) and a proud U.S. Veteran, his team is driven by an unwavering passion for dogs and an unyielding commitment to their well-being. Mike is a family man and at the time of recording this, we were both had children on the way so we thought it was a great opportunity to talk all things kids …

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Episode 38: Canine Caregivers - The Bridge Of Trust 33:37

1+ y ago33:37

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "The Bridge of Trust". The bridge of trust is a concept that Dominque talks a lot about with her clients. It is what strengthens the bond and communication between both ends of the leash and ultimately is at the core of the relations…

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Episode 37: Hannah Branigan - Positive Reinforcement And Obedience 1:03:56

1+ y ago1:03:56

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Hannah Branigan is someone that I have personally learned a lot from. I have listed to every single episode of her awesome podcast "Drinking From the Toilet" which is a fascinating deep dive into the use of postive reinforcement in a variety of contexts. It's also a really cool show because over time, you really feel like you're getting to know Han…

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Episode 36: Canine Caregivers - Resource Guarding - Food Against Humans 29:44

1+ y ago29:44

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Resource Guarding" In particular, resource guarding food against humans.. Unfortunately there is still lots of really bad advice floating around out there given to dog owners that can make this so much worse and in attempts to preve…

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Episode 35: Jill Hassevoort - Cooperative Care 1:11:33

1+ y ago1:11:33

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Jill Hassevort is a Certified Training Partner through Karen Pryor Academy and holds a BA from the University of Michigan. It was during her time at U of M that she spent a summer living with a dog (named Jack) for the first time ever. Her time with him led her to understand how amazing dogs are as a species. Later, Jill adopted a dog, an American …

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Episode 34: Canine Caregivers - Can You Reward Fear? 26:05

1+ y ago26:05

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Can You Reward Fear?". When people are discussing how to handle unwanted behaviours, too often we hear people and even some misguided professionals give the advice... "Don't do that to them then, you'll reward the behaviour and make…

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Episode 33: Train Your Dog To Wait From A Young Age 19:40

1+ y ago19:40

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There are some skills that just make life easier and being able to buy ourselves time is something that I think we would all love to be able to do more easily. One thing that I see people consistently struggling with their dogs is that they often feel rushed by their dog. But it really doesn't have to be this way. Now of course if our dogs NEED som…

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Episode 32: Canine Caregivers - Expectations Of Our Dogs 25:47

1+ y ago25:47

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "The Expactations People Put on Their Dogs". We often find that when our dogs cognition, age, species and not to mention the social norms, barriers and freedoms that are in the way that what should be expected from the dog and what i…

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Episode 31: Train For A Healthy Emotional State Over Obedience 25:47

1+ y ago25:47

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Having worked in this industry for many many years now I can confidently say that when it comes to general goals that people have got consistently wrong with their dogs over the years is that they prioritise obedient behaviour over healthy emotional regulation. Obedience is one of those words that I automatically cringe at anyway. The thought of an…

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Episode 30: Canine Caregivers - Do dogs need a job? 24:08

1+ y ago24:08

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Do Dogs Need a Job?". This is something that a lot of people and professionals push! They'll blame unwanted behaviours on the dog not having a job, they'll blame hyperarousal on not having a job. But what does giving them a job even…

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Episode 29: Reactivity with Vanessa Charbonneaua - Sit Pretty Dog Training 52:45

1+ y ago52:45

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Vanessa Charbonneaua owns and Sit Pretty Dog Training and a force-free dog trainer, based in Prince George, BC, Canada. Vanessa is eager to use her knowledge and skill set to aid clients in shaping the family pet they’ve always wanted. While on a journey helping her own dog Kaslo with his dog reactivity, Vanessa has developed a passion for working …

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Episode 28: Canine Caregivers - Do You Have a Big Growler? 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Growling". Like when we talked about humping, growling is probably one of the most missunderstood behaviours our dogs do and as a result... misshandled. Find out why dogs growl and what to do about it in this episode. If you want to…

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Episode 27: Tim Sampson - Living With a Reactive Dog 48:53

1+ y ago48:53

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Tim Sampson runs All Ears Dog Training in Wellington, New Zealand and is a reactivity specialist. A qualified trainer, Tim runs classes and individual sessions and brings a lot of fun, play and energy into his work which is just a joy to watch on his instagram account. I love his tag line, "Food is good. Play is better" In this episode we discussed…

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Episode 26: Canine Caregivers - Humping 28:01

1+ y ago28:01

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Humping". Probably one of the most missunderstood behaviours our dogs do and as a result... misshandled. Find out why dogs hump and what to do about it in this episode. If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform i…

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Episode 25: Mel Ritterman - When Is the Right Time to Get a Dog? 42:17

1+ y ago42:17

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Mel Ritterman runs Cooper and Kids in and specialising in supporting families with children and their dogs. Based in Melbourne and working remotely across the globe, Mel has become a good friend and someone I ofter defer to when dealing with cases that fall under her area of expertise. Mel is an IAABC accredited dog trainer, a certified Family Dog …

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Episode 24: Canine Caregivers - Management Isn’t Cheating 30:36

2y ago30:36

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Management Isn't Cheating". First of all, I'll explain that when we're talking about management here, we're talking about the use of baby gates, not going to the park when we know that dog our dog doesn't like will be there, closing…

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Episode 23: Bobbie Bhambree - The Resilience Rainbow 1:10:19

2y ago1:10:19

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Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. Bobbie works as part of the Behavior Vets team and is a presenter on the R…

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Episode 22: Canine Caregivers - Should Overstimulated Dogs Be In Dog Parks? 21:27

2y ago21:27

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Should Overstimulated Dogs Be In Dog Parks?". We see them there all the time, because they're 'high energy', right? But should they be there? What alternatives are there? As ever, I won't spoil it by giving away the answers here. So…

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Episode 21: Dr Findy Wills - Emotional Regulation 39:22

2y ago39:22

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Dr Findy Wills started as a small animal veterinarian in Newcastle after graduating from the University of Sydney with first class honours. She has been servicing the area for the past 14 years. She is currently based in Central Coast and is enjoying everything the region has to offer. During her time as a small animal clinician, she found her clie…

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Episode 20: Canine Caregivers - Stranger Danger 38:38

2y ago38:38

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Stranger Danger". We're talking here about when a dog doesn't like strangers, what it looks like and what to do about it. Listen in to learn more. If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide cou…

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Episode 19: Moira Schenleitner - Separation Related Behaviours 1:15:01

2y ago1:15:01

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Moira Shenleitner is a leading industry expert when it comes to separation anxiety and separation related behaviours. This is something that affects hundreds of thousands of people around the world and fortunately is one of the most studied topics in our industry. Moira is an expert in this field, working with people and pet professionals across th…

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Episode 18: Canine Caregivers - Should We Give Our Dogs Bones? 23:46

2y ago23:46

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Should We Give Our Dogs Bones?" Somehow, this topic seems to have been so discussed and over thought that it's become a messy topic and you'll get a different opinion from most people you ask. There's some fear mongering out there a…

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Episode 17: Michael Shikashio - Dog Aggression 45:48

2y ago45:48

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Mike Shikashio is one of the leading experts in our industry when it comes to dog aggression. So getting the chance to sit down, pick his brain and ask him questions on this topic was fascinating for me. We discuss a wide range of things but always bringing it back to aggression and as a result I believe that anyone wanting to gain an insight into …

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Episode 16: Canine Caregivers - Building a Relationship 32:48

2y ago32:48

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Building a Relationship" because at the heart of everything we do with our dogs, it's the relationships we build with them that mean so much to both us and them. A healthy relationship with our dogs has been proven to improve our he…

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Episode 15: Kim Brophey - L.E.G.S. - What Drives Our Dogs Behaviour? 41:54

2y ago41:54

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Kim Brophey is an internationally rewarded, recognised and celebrated professional in our industry for what has become a number of reasons. This includes her award winning book, "Meet Your Dog", her award winning behaviour centre "The Dog Door" and her trademarked Dog L.E.G.S.® model is a groundbreaking new system for dog lovers to truly understand…

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Episode 14: Canine Caregivers -Will They Grow Out Of It? 30:49

2y ago30:49

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers special. Dom and I have sat down and had hundreds of conversations about dog training and dogs in general over the years so we started recording them. We don't really sugar coat things when we're together and we try to talk about technical things that matter to us as p…

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Episode 13: Matt Beisner - The Big Picture 1:05:19

2y ago1:05:19

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Matt Beisner only went and joined me on the podcast! That alone made my week, let alone my day. This episode and conversation was an absolute privilege to have as we spoke about the big picture of pet ownership and the concept of dog training. We cover a wide range of topics and as ever Matt is considered in his answers, deep in his analysis and ra…

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Episode 12: Canine Caregivers - Would Getting a 2nd Dog Fix My First Dogs Problems? 29:16

2y ago29:16

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The second special episode with Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers and they're coming thick and fast right now. Dom and I have sat down and had hundreds of conversations about dog training and dogs in general over the years so we started recording them. We don't really sugar coat things when we're together and we try to talk about technical things…

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Episode 11: Renée Erdman - How to Build ’Good’ Behaviour 43:18

2y ago43:18

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Renée Erdman and I discuss 'How to Build 'Good' Behaviour. Renée is someone I often look to for inspiration. I love her take and philosophy on dog training in general. I've been fortunate enough to have had a few great conversations with her over the years and each time I walk away feeling like I've learned something new. Renée has a ridiculous amo…

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Episode 10: Canine Caregivers Special - Perception of Control 25:38

2y ago25:38

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This is the first special episode with Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers. Dom and I have sat down and had hundreds of conversations about dog training and dogs in general over the years so we started recording them. We don't really sugar coat things when we're together and we try to talk about technical things that matter to us as professionals a…

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Episode 9: Carly Clarke of Super Woofers - Puppyhood 42:50

2y ago42:50

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In this episode Carly Clarke and I discuss all things puppyhood. Carly is an expert in this field, her company Super Woofers is dedicates a number of services to setting puppies and their families up to succeed. There are a number of resources available on her site, including free webinars so take a moment to go check them out when you get a chance…

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