Life With Your Dog

A good dog trainer knows the next 10-15 moves in what they are trying to achieve with their dog. This is the concept of "beginning with the end in mind". Fundamentals may seem "boring" sometimes, but they are all setups for the next stages of training. Excellence is mastery of the basics! Be patient with yourself, your dog, and know the desired outcome at the start. It's not about "fixing" anythin...

In this episode, we cover the 3 main reasons why obedience training is important for dog ownership. Panos discusses how we can improve our life with our dogs in many ways from communication skills, providing biological fulfilment & developing leadership qualities all through obedience training. Strong foundations are responsible for mega structures, and the same is to be said about developing the...

Lauren, an avid listener of this podcast emailed in looking for some advice to consider as her 3 year old dog is showing signs of fear aggression towards her 7 year old son. This can be a tough situation to go through, Panos offers some guidance on things to consider to help her make the best decision for her dog and her family. Good luck Lauren and please keep us posted on your situation.   Thank...

This is an old saying which refers to the fact that people can ultimately never be forced to actually follow through with anything they are recommended to do, even if they asked for the advice in the first place. As professional dog trainers we are often asked by pet owners to come in and give our paid opinions on a wide range of behavioural topics relating to dogs. We always try to put our client...

When it comes to skill development, it is a necessity to have momentum and a direction of what you are trying to achieve. Otherwise, habits and skills are seldom to be to be acquired. The hardest part is getting started, however, once you get the ball rolling and you have equipped yourself with the correct method, technique and mindset you are likely to reach high levels, if that is what you truly...

Jason is a veteran in the dog industry that has been involved since the late 80s. His wealth of knowledge and experience he shares in this episode is truly valuable. We discuss: His 30+ years experience of handling and training of his personal protection dogs, What is involved in proper, professional and ethical breeding The origins of his business Einzweck Dogquip where he produces and sells top...

Moving house can be an exciting and stressful experience, making sure your dog has a smooth and stress free experience is quite important. Panos covers some key points to help get you and your dog on the same page and minimise any behavioural issues that could arise. Topics discussed:- Time to start fresh- Keep up all existing rules- Set up allocated area for dog (yard/crate)- Proof the house- Dis...

One of the most common questions that we as professional dog trainers get is, how should pet owners have "those" potentially uncomfortable conversations when it comes to strangers (dogs AND people) looking to interact with our dogs in public? Many pet owners may feel "awkward" or "mean" for having to advocate for their dog's right to feel safe when they are out and about in the world It is a total...

There is a big difference between a command and request and knowing the difference is essential to a healthy and respectful communication with your dog. Panos discusses: Establishing commands Learning vs Training and when you start telling your dog to do something. Following through with correction. Clarity is key, think about your dog's perspective. Know when to tell your dog and when to ask your...

People tend to do very little with their dog when it is raining and are surprised that their dog is acting over the top with excitement, anxiety and destructive behaviour. Panos goes through a few quick tips to offer while there is excessive rain over multiple days and hopefully some of these tips and tricks can be added to daily life. Stop the excuses, toughen up, train, play and make the most of...

Saharai “Sada” Salazar has been working professionally with canines for over 18 years. Saharai’s education in domestic animal and wildlife biology with an emphasis on canine studies included behavior, anatomy and physiology, genetics, evolution, and diseases at the University of California, Davis.    Saharai’s passion in working with Fear, Anxiety and Stress (FAS) in dogs, especially fear-based ag...

Sometimes we take on so much in our day-to-day life, and to make things worse, we suffer more in our head than we actually need to. In this week's episode, Panos comes back from a week out of Sydney to reflect on a few things: how stress affects learning, teaching, and relationships. To accept your current situation, whatever it be, your dog's behaviour, pressures of work, feeling overwhelmed with...

PSAA is a dedicated organisation that brings awareness about the thousands of pet scamming syndicates who prey on pet shoppers. The problem is now heightened with the high demand for puppies during Covid. They aim to help puppy shoppers spot a scammer and we help scammed victims through community support. Find more details at https://www.puppyscamawarenessaustralia.com.au/   Thanks for listening!...

After a streak of technical training talk, Panos takes the time to remind us that life with our dogs is not only about training. Take the time to remind yourself what you get from the relationship with your dog and 'EP12- Why we have dogs in our lives' can be a great episode to refer to for a deeper focus on this. Incorporate training to enhance your life with your dog, to allow for biological ful...

In this week's episode, Panos and Luke discuss the concept of developing habits in our application of training to create reliable behaviours in our dogs. Dopamine is the molecule responsible for anticipation of reward and increasing motivation, it is interesting and complex. This topic goes deeper in the weeds of what this means when training and living with our dogs in a practical way. Thanks for...

There are many reasons why your dog may be scared of visiting the Vet clinic. To help your dog overcome this fear, Panos offers some advice and tips on how to make this happen.   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com...

In this week's episode we address our listener Roger's specific question that relates to conditioned relaxation. This term means we establish a command, cue or context for a dog that puts a dog into a relaxed state of mind.  Examples could include the Crate, Specific Commands, Tethering, Rub down and many others. Panos and Luke discuss how to achieve this, when to use it and other applications for...

Panos & Luke discuss the fundamentals of socialisation and what it means for our dogs. This was recorded after Chilli (Panos' new dog) and Shadow (Luke's dog) met for the first time. What is socialisation? Puppy socialisation- [PUPPIES 101] Neutral and social dogs Only play if you know the dog is appropriate, Constant supervision, Can an older dog correct a puppy? Work around older/calmer dogs Wha...

This week's episode is a focus on 2 terms that affect many dog owners on a daily basis without properly being aware of it. Extinction burst: Behaviours increase acutely before stopping People reinforce by accident which makes behaviour stronger and usually more undesirable Opposition reflex: Moving against pressure. The more you resist the more it will persist. A big part of leash handling Increas...

In this episode Panos, answers Angie's question on how to manage and stop her dog from chasing birds. Topics covered: Chasing birds is a natural behaviour- prey (predatory drive) It can be dangerous- always make sure you have your dog under effective control Counter Conditioning to desensitise Layer in obedience When to correct dog for chasing Further develop impulse control   Thanks for listening...

Life with a new dog is a very exciting and fruitful experience. Panos talks about the last 8 weeks of owning Chilli, 1 year old Australian Koolie and giving a progress report on how he has settled in to his new life. Topics discussed: Showing outstanding progress with the new busy environment Has been a great helper for work in all areas A beautiful addition to our family Training goals Marker sys...

In this week's episode Panos & Luke talk about how fear is a leading cause to aggression issues and discuss ways to prevent fear leading to aggressive behaviour. This is not a how to fix aggression episode, more about prevention and discussing mindset around aggressive behaviour. Topics discussed: Desexing does not fix all issues Set your dog up for success Understand your dog and what socialisati...

Not many of us are guilt-free when it comes to making up excuses and reasons as to why we don't fulfil our responsibilities. This quality can directly affect our life with our dog literally. Panos covers some common excuses he hears from dogs owners and how we can reduce the reasons of why we don't do what is necessary and take ownership of our duties.   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www...

In this episode Panos & Luke discuss how goal setting and doing it correctly are very useful in our dog training. Without being clear about what you would like your dog to do and planning it correctly, you may never reach your goals. Hoping these topics give you some clarity to improve your training! Topics discussed: Training is for the long haul Dog training is adopting a mindset Journaling Gett...

A frequently asked question is "how do I get both my cat and dog to live in harmony?" Panos covers a few topics that a fundamental to the experience and how to go about making positive action to keep the relationship mutual between cats and dogs.   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodca...