Life With Your Dog

When bringing your new baby home and sharing your space with your dogs, this can bring on questions, concerns and maybe a little anxiety for how it will all go in this new phase of life. In this episode, Panos, with his years of experience - along with having a newborn of his own - covers important things to consider and work towards when sharing your home with children and dogs. Thank you for lis...

A message came in this week from listener Andre, who had 3 different questions. Panos takes the time to answer these 3 questions in a nutshell. These all can be elaborated in much more detail, which we will do over the course of future episodes. For any questions please privately contact us or leave in the comment section below! Further reading: Sporn ultimate harnesses - https://sporn.com/product...

Dogs that are over-excited, fearful, aggressive, or lack impulse control can show reactive behaviour on the end of the lead. In this episode we unpack some ways to help deal with this undesirable behaviour, and hopefully give you a few things that can be implemented in your routine and training. Here Panos covers topics of good management, counter conditioning, regular training/stimulation, approp...

Dogs jumping up for attention is a common issues many dog owners have with their dogs.   The question is, how do we stop our dogs from jumping on either their owner or other people?    Panos explains a few ideas and techniques to help with this issue.   Thanks for listening! For any questions you would like Panos to answer on Life With Your Dog, please send us a message.    Thank you for listening...

Dog parks seem to attract a lot of dog owners for the simple reason that most dogs have a really fun time playing with other dogs. Even though this is true, there are many issues that are created at dog parks. The dog park could potentially be a dangerous place. Not all dogs are social in the way we would expect, which can lead to your dog having a really bad experience. Panos has trained over 100...

Toilet training is a common problem that new dog owners face; especially those of puppies and rescue dogs. On this Q&A episode, Panos discusses some basic guidelines for how to manage and train for toilet training. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Pa...

One of the most important tools you have in managing and training your dog is the walk. We discuss why a structured walk of rules and boundaries - along with play and engagement training - is important. Panos explains how he walks his own dogs and what he teaches to his clients so that the dogs are being fulfilled - mentally and physically - on the walk. The walk should be an enjoyable time for bo...

In this Q&A, Panos answers a client's question regarding how to go about introducing two dogs for the first time. Please enjoy! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online at >> Facebook:  www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast  >> Insta:  www.instagram.com/lifew...

Hint: It may not be what you'd previously thought. Often we assume that "training" is limited to when the dog trainer shows up, but it's far more encompassing. *Understanding dog body language, basic understanding of teaching the main commands, regular exercise and mental stimulation. *Learn what dogs need to live and thrive in our world, keep rituals and be consistent with all practices. *Trainin...

This is our first Q&A episode, which we will be releasing intermittently between the longer ones. If you have any questions please submit them via our Facebook, Instagram, or at www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com .  Here Panos discusses which leashes he does (and does NOT) recommend for your dog, and the reasons behind this. As you'll hear, not all leashes are created equal! One kind of leash is parti...

*The best way to positively reinforce a dog's behaviour is by using marker training. That is, the use of a word or a mechanical clicker to condition behaviours as part of your training tools. *In this episode we unpack the some of the theory, and its use in practice. Panos discusses with Luke how he uses markers in his training with his own dogs and his clients' dogs. Thank you for listening, and...

This week we tackle the 3 most important elements to focus on for your puppy's early development. You'll learn: Why early exposure and appropriate socialisation are crucial. Teach your puppy HOW to learn. Tips to set you and your pup up for success around the house (and beyond).Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rati...

Panos and Luke discuss the importance of keeping our dogs mentally and physically stimulated. Daily routines, rituals and activity (a job) are all important in our dog's life.  This episode lays a foundation of Panos' training and some of the theory behind the practical side of dog training. Understanding that providing this training and exercise routine consistently eventually becomes a way of li...

In our first episode of Life With Your Dog, we take the time and opportunity to introduce ourselves. Panos is the owner of Nooch's Pooches, based in Sydney. He has been specialising in dog behaviour and training for over 10 years. Panos talks about what got him into dog training and the journey it has taken him on.  Luke is fascinated by how dogs learn and how they positively affect our lives. Tog...