Life With Your Dog

One of the most important commands to teach your dog is the recall. It is crucial to you and your dog's safety when out in public. It is one of the "big three" commands which include the recall "come", "down", and "bed" or the place command.   Panos goes through the steps of how he teaches the recall to his clients. Remember, each step is essential for the next!   Thank you for listening! If you e...

The right equipment is crucial to successful dog training. The wrong tool or the right tool in the wrong hands can spell disaster. Panos and Luke discuss the dog training equipment essentials in this episode. Equipment covered: (03:15) Harnesses (13:41) Flat collars (17:30) Martingale collars (23:13) Check / correction chains (30:05) Prong / pinch collars (43:55) Halter / halti (46:30) Flat nylon...

Digging can be one of the most common problem behaviours that dog owners encounter. Panos talks about the motivations behind this behaviour and what we can do to help stop it. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please share this episode with someone who would benefit from it. Hit subscribe and write a review about what this episode helped you with! Be specific. Find us online >> Pan...

The National Dog Trainers Federation (NDTF) Certificate 3 in Dog Behaviour & Training is Australia’s only government-approved and nationally recognised professional dog trainer certificate. It is Australia’s longest running and most comprehensive dog trainer certification program. The course is also a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework. The NDTF’s pro...

There is no easy way to say this ... Panos had to return the puppy. Two days after bringing him home, Panos realised something was gravely wrong. Tonight we go into the reasons why he arrived at this difficult decision. As always, thank you all for your ongoing support of the podcast.  Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewith...

It has been almost 10 years since Panos has raised his own puppy - time to put into practice what he teaches to others. The new puppy will be future help for Nooch's Pooches, but first and foremost he is the family's dog. We discuss reviewing Panos' marker system and naming of commands to save confusion for the dog. Setting up house and car, being prepared with a good management system.  A plan of...

This week Panos answers 3 questions from 3 different listeners regarding puppy training issues. Listen in to hear what they are! Further listening: Ep31 [Puppies 101] Walking Your Pup, & Acquiring Sibling Puppies [Pros & Cons] Ep11 [Puppies 101] Bringing Your Puppy Home For The First Time Ep3 [Puppies 101] Puppy Training: Why The First 16 Weeks Will Define Your Dog’s Life Thank you for listening!...

Narelle Cooke is an accredited clinical Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbalist. She began her career 20 years ago as a research pathologist in the agricultural industry and, over a period of ten years, developed a deep, first-hand understanding of the effect that pathogens and environmental toxins have on our food, our bodies and consequently, our health. Being a lifelong dog-owner and currently m...

We tend to talk a lot to our dogs on a daily basis, and this can cause confusion in your commands. Panos explains the difference between a formal command (e.g. COME) and informal command (e.g. LET'S GO). We all wish to have clear communication with our dogs - put some of this advice into practice and see how you go. Further listening: Ep13 - Phases of Training & Schedules of Reinforcement (What Ar...

"Good management" is a term you may have heard many times throughout our podcast episodes. It truly is the foundation upon which your dog's training must be built. When we build a house on an unsteady foundation of sand, we should expect to suffer the consequences. Dogs are no different. A dog whose foundations are built on solid bedrock will have a happy and fulfilling life as a member of its fam...

Panos responds to Darnelle's question, regarding how she should socialise her dog without using a dog park. Listen to Ep7 (To Dog Park, Or Not To Dog Park) for our opinion on dog parks. There are a few ways in which we can socialise our dogs appropriately, although it may mean thinking outside the box. Further listening: Ep6 - The Importance Of Structured Walking For Your Dog Ep13 - Phases of Trai...

This week's episode is all about overcoming obstacles to not only becoming a 'dog trainer', but also addressing the business side of things. These questions came in from a friend of Panos' that is struggling with a few things on his way to becoming a more 'full-time' trainer. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please share this episode with someone who would benefit from it. Or hit...

Many people choose to back-tie their dog while they're at home in the back or front yards. Panos goes through some techniques on how to safely achieve this using a harness, versus a normal flat collar.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please share this episode with ONE FRIEND who would benefit from it. Or hit Subscribe and leave us a rating in the podcast app that you found us on...

This week we discuss how one bad experience for your dog can throw things off - even to the best of us. It's called life. Being an experienced dog trainer doesn't preclude you from ending up in unforeseen circumstances.  Panos talks about a recent incident where a dog attacked Nuki & Spades due to the poor management of the attacking dog's owners. We are always going on about good management! But...

Today's question comes from zazenhub on Instagram, who's asking for ways to stop their dog begging and stealing food at dinner time. Panos addresses the 3 D's of a durational command ("Bed") as well as the power of good management. Most unwanted behaviour in the home is a symptom of lack of structure. Teach your dog what you want him to do, set some consistent rules, and always be patient. Thank y...

The Ice Project is run by Isaac John, ex-NRL player and creator of streetwear brand YKTR (You Know The Rules). A friend of Luke's, he recently bought a puppy and so had Panos on the podcast to share his life story and tips on raising a dog. You can find The Ice Project here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-ice-project/id1454184253 Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If yo...

Stress and burnout is rampant within the canine industry. Perhaps it's a combination of a highly emotionally charged topic (trainers are rightly very passionate about their clients and animals), along with the fact that most dog trainers are "lone wolf" operators - out on their own, without "colleagues" in the usual sense. The irony here is many people enter the dog industry from a love of nature...

Brad Griggs is the founder of Canine Services International (CSI). He's been training dogs professionally for over 16 years. It’s his passion, his business and his hobby. Brad has earned and maintained a respected reputation as one of Australia’s more capable, informed and forward-thinking dog trainers. As a business Brad's reputation is built on the success of his clients. Brad says that "Though...

One of the top complaints from puppy owners is their pup's constant biting and teething. It is a natural and expected puppy behaviour. Don't freak out - they do grow out of it. Panos covers a few different remedies to help manage and teach the dog to redirect and stop this unwanted behaviour. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review...

Crate training is one of the most fundamental things you can teach your dog, yet there are naturally a lot of questions surrounding this topic. Spend the time to crate train your young pup (or even your adult/rescue dog) and you will reap the benefits for many years to come. Panos goes through some theory behind why we should crate train, along with tips on how to begin the training with your dog....

This week we were privileged to sit down with Pat Stuart of The Canine Paradigm, which means we've now interviewed both of The Canine Paradigm lads! Pat is our first in-studio guest on Life With Your Dog. Pat's introduction to dog training was a baptism by fire when he brought an adult Belgian Malinois into his home that required way more skill to own and train than he had ever expected, and so be...

If you've listened to Episode 1 (Introducing Panos & Luke) you'll know Panos was originally a guest on Luke's old (no longer active) podcast, Our Human Condition. This podcast was recorded in June 2019. That is how Panos and Luke met! Panos tells the story of his introduction to dogs but from a completely different angle, delving into his other interests such as meditation and martial arts.  Thank...

This week we were lucky enough to speak with Scott McGuinness of Canine Connect in Adelaide. Scott is one of South Australia's premier canine trainers and behaviour specialists. His passion centres around building confidence in his clients to get out and be active with their dogs. Scott believes that helping you to better understand how your dog thinks gives you the ability to enhance the relation...

Jess sent in this question on how to stop her dog Daisy who pulls washing from the line, then chews and swallows the clothes pegs. Panos offers some remedies and plans to help solve this issue. This can be a difficult one to solve, or it can be a real easy fix. Not all tools mentioned in this episode are legal in NSW Australia (where our podcast is based) so MAKE SURE to do your own research first...

Today's episode covers 2 topics. Walking your puppy can be a challenge, and learning some basics can really help. Panos doesn't teach 'loose lead' walking for puppies under 6 months old, but building a foundation to help for those future times really makes a difference! If you are thinking of it, or already own 2 puppies from the same litter, Panos & Luke discuss the importance of following guidel...