Life With Your Dog

Panos answers Aaron's question sent in via our Instagram: "Luna has all of a sudden heard something in our building garage and elevator that sends her barking. She was well socialised to the carpark and elevator as she has been doing the same walk to and from the car since day one. If you on the podcast could discuss fixing a problem like this where a dog is guaranteed to bark in a certain situati...

Panos is trialling a dog named Chilli for adoption. Sharing his experience and things to consider when adopting a dog. Topics discussed: Why is trial adoption a good idea Why was the dog up for adoption Organising a dog trainer within the trial period to help and guide you to a smooth transition Take the time off work if you can First 2 weeks is focused on engagement, relationship building, trust,...

In this week's episode Panos discusses what fear periods are in pups & young dogs. Covering what it is, how to identify and treat while going through these developmental times which can be stressful for both puppy and owner. COVID lockdowns bring hardship to puppy raising and development in the form of creating separation-related behaviour issues and limit socialisation which can become an issue m...

Enrichment is key to biologically fulfilling our dogs to express natural behaviours to minimise destructive behaviour, boredom & separation distress. We want to be able to redirect destructive behaviour when left unattended. Panos gives some advice on some enrichment ideas for your dog such as the use of KONGS, toys, bones and much more!   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/l...

A big thank you to all of our listeners for helping us get to 100 episodes and two full years of Life With Your Dog Podcast. We couldn't have done it without you! For our 100th (and 101st) episodes we decided to do an overview of all previous episodes. We cover our favourites and re-live some of the best moments, guests and episodes so far.   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.co...

A big thank you to all of our listeners for helping us get to 100 episodes and two full years of Life With Your Dog Podcast. We couldn't have done it without you! For our 100th episode we decided to do an overview of all 100 episodes. We cover our favourites and re-live some of the best moments, guests and episodes so far. We only got to episode 50 on this one so we'll finish the job next week, ot...

Brent Dry is back! We were lucky enough to be joined again over zoom with our good friend from The K9 Company in Melbourne. We discussed Leash Reactivity, Confidence Building & Focus/Engagement techniques Brent is a wealth of knowledge, sharing tips on how these can be applied in everyday life Brent first joined us back in Episode 57, if you'd like to listen to more of his dog training philosophy...

A doggy door for your dog is a great idea if it suits your setup and lifestyle. Panos covers following topics: Types of dog doors How to teach your pup or sensitive dogs to go through it Using the doggy door as part of your training schedule Thanks for listening!  Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com...

Unfortunately as dog trainers it can be a case of "do as I say, not as I do" In terms of the advice we give out, we trainers can be just as guilty of making silly mistakes ourselves! This week Panos lost sight of Nuki during a late-night off-leash walk, with no collar or tags, followed by a pretty scary 18-hours spent searching high and low for her A kind stranger found and returned her safely! In...

A thing that really gets Panos frustrated is how people let their dog fly out of the car to jump, run and act out of control. Get into good habits and teaching your dog how to exit the car calmly, appropriately and safely. A quick one but a useful episode for you and your dogs. Thanks for listening!  Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodc...

This episode's question came in from Amy through Instagram asking when and how is it appropriate to correct or punish a puppy? This can be quite a sensitive topic but is an important part of puppy development to understand. For the best context of this episode please search 'Puppies 101' to listen to the range of puppy development episodes along with EP23- When and Why to Use Punishment?   Topics...

Another episode addressing the lessons that we learn from our 4 legged companions, Panos & Luke talk about the many things we can thank our dogs for, especially in tough times. Panos is super passionate of the way we teach dogs how to live in our society while our dogs teach us to live in the NOW. Topics discussed: Adhering to daily routine. Discipline equals freedom, for both dogs and humans. Fou...

Question sent in by Hope on Instagram asking how to stop her dog from breaking position when being rewarded. To answer this Panos covers some of the basics of types of markers in training. Topics discussed: Durational marker Terminal marker Release command In training, how to keep dog in position when being rewarded until released? Many different methods. Up to you considering all the factors for...

The language between owner and dog is super important in not just training, but developing the overall relationship. Listen in this week as we unpack exactly what "language" means in the context of training dogs along with how our training is like learning to play a "sport", between the species.  Thanks for listening!  Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/...

Everyone wants their obedience commands to look fast and flashy, because it's awesome! Panos covers the variables of how to go about doing this, and sorry there is no quick answer as usual! Topics discussed:-Accuracy first, speed comes later. Don't train for speed. What is it you want fast and flashy? Be specific of what the finished behaviour is. Mastery is excellence of the basics. Don't name it...

When clients call us in as pro dog trainers, typically they have been experiencing an increasing level of problems before making the decision to seek help. The first lesson often sees a significant increase in desirable behaviours from the dog, leading to a "quick win" in the client's eyes As training progresses, the law of diminishing returns kicks in which poses the question: What do we do with...

Using the right form of reward for your training is most fundamental and essential thing to get right from the beginning. Panos answers Amanda's question on how to choose the right treat for her dog. Topics covered: The dog determines what he finds reinforcing Treats are food - don't get mixed up What an existential reward system is Typically soft & high value food Make treat delivery dynamic-play...

Dogs that suffer any distress being on their own is a super difficult behaviour to live with. In today's episode we cover different remedies and techniques to help eliminate this issue. Topics covered: Not all separation distress is anxiety. Use of crate. When & why? Get into good habit of from young to keep dog on their own in yard or specific area. Is it anxiety or attention seeking? Techniques...

One of the most common topics we discuss on LWYDP is the concept of "good management" Especially for very young dogs, this idea of good management comprises the vast majority of "training" in the early days The short and simple answer to many "how do I stop my dog from...?" questions is, don't give them the freedom to do so in the first place! Listen in as we unpack this week's topic. Thanks for l...

Panos covers the difference between canine aggression & predation and below are topics covered: •Predation is the preying of one animal on others. •Prey drive comes in different forms. •Chase, catch, shake, dismember and consume prey. •Aggression is defensive behaviour to stop a threat or dominant behaviour to maintain status or resource. •Not all dominant behaviour is aggressive. •Genetics play a...

Often we can be guilty of over-complicating our dog training practices. This week we discuss how to apply the K.I.S.S. principle to training dogs and how this can improve outcomes in training! Thanks for listening!  Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.k...

"Don't name it until you love it". This is a common dog training mantra that is important to understand. Panos answers Felipe's question on when to add a verbal command to a behaviour that your teaching your dog. There are a few things to know before understanding when to add a word to a behaviour successfully without the dog relying on physical gestures such as hand signals, saving confusion for...

Panos and Luke discuss the differences between working a dog from distance to a trigger, compared to flooding the dog with that stimulus. Acknowledging that distance work is the preferred method for counter-conditioning to achieve desensitisation however living in the city may make this approach difficult. Flooding can work really well for certain dogs, and preparing for the inevitable so owners k...

Panos answers Gannon's question regarding how to choose a rescue dog, what to do when bringing into new care and how to go about confidence building if the new dog has any behavioural issues. Topics covered: Dog proof your home before dog comes. Allocate specific dog area for living/sleeping. Take the time to assess the dog before you get him. Building confidence through obedience training and loo...

Approaching dogs is one of the most common situations that takes place. As dog trainers out on the street we often see the good, the bad, and the ugly. Join us this week as we go over the safest ways to approach dogs - the do's and don'ts to keep yourself and the dog safe! Thanks for listening!  Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >...