Training Archives - The Canine Paradigm

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat sit down with Jacob Morgan—founder of Yorkshire Canine Academy and host of the Caffeine and Canines Podcast. Jacob’s name has been rising fast in the... The post Episode 341: Jacob Morgan on life, love and the Mutt Nut appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat take a moment to reflect on the biggest lessons, shifts in thinking, and key takeaways from the last decade of living and working with dogs.... The post Episode 340: What I learned in ten years of dogs appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat unpack a viral video that’s got social media buzzing. It shows a dog walking into a situation and seemingly “resolving” a behavioural issue between other... The post Episode 339: Dominance, tools and claiming to be an expert appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode, Glenn and Pat explore the vital role of rhythm and rituals in dog training. These two elements, when intentionally used, can provide clarity and structure to the training process—both for the dog... The post Episode 338: Rhythm and rituals for dog training appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we respond to a thought-provoking question from one of our listeners: Is burning out the same as failing? Burnout is a topic that hits close to home for... The post Episode 337: Are burning out and failing the same things appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we welcome back Sam King from Therapy Dogs Australia to update us on the world of therapy dogs and their vital work with children. Since we last spoke,... The post Episode 336: Assessing a therapy dog for children appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat dive into a reality that’s often overlooked: dog training can be messy. It’s not always a clean, linear process. There are times when our communication... The post Episode 335: Dog training can be messy appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

This week’s episode of The Canine Paradigm is one of the hardest we’ve ever had to record. Episode 334: You Made Me a Better Trainer is a deeply personal tribute to Randy, who recently passed... The post Episode 334: You made me a better trainer appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat introduce a structured concept that Pat has been refining—the Dog Trainer’s Triangle of Control. This model focuses on controlling three essential elements: the dog, the... The post Episode 333: The dog trainers triangle of control appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we sit down with Neil Barnsley from Animal Holistic Therapies, a practitioner whose expertise in chiropractic and acupuncture for dogs has changed countless lives. Neil was one of... The post Episode 332: Chiropractic and acupuncture for dogs appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we welcome our first guest of 2025, Gavin Crown, one of the few individuals in the world certified to teach CrossFit. As an expert in structured training, Gavin... The post Episode 331: How dog training can be improved through fitness appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Their truth may not be the truth, we take a deep dive into the complexities of communication, frustration, and conflict. Misunderstandings and disagreements are inevitable in any community,... The post Episode 330: Their truth may not be the truth appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this follow-up episode of The Canine Paradigm, we continue last week’s discussion on PETA’s stance on dog ownership. This time, we take a closer look at past comments allegedly made by Ingrid Newkirk, the... The post Episode 329: Kicking the can further down the road appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we address the controversial allegation by PETA that crate training is neglectful, therefore cruel to dogs. This bold claim has stirred debate within the dog training and pet... The post Episode 328: It’s cruel to crate train a dog appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we revisit one of our favourite topics: shaping behaviours. As a fundamental part of learning and training, shaping plays a crucial role in helping dogs understand and perform... The post Episode 327: Revisiting shaping and free shaping in dogs appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat delve into the intriguing question: What makes a tough dog? Glenn reflects on his earlier years in the dog training world, where inexperience led to... The post Episode 326: Thoughts on what constitutes a tough dog appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

The importance of time and Hermetic principles. Glenn and Pat delve into two interconnected yet unique topics: the value of time and the application of Hermetic principles. Glenn highlights the critical role time plays in... The post Episode 325: The importance of time and hermetic principles appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

Merry Christmas from The Canine Paradigm! In this festive episode, we kick things off with holiday cheer and well wishes for all our listeners celebrating Christmas. As part of the fun, Pat dives into his... The post Episode 324: Throwing cookies on the floor appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode, Who is the main character in your story? We dive into the complexities of dog training communities and the dynamics that arise within them. Recent verbal scuffles and heated discussions have led... The post Episode 323: Who is the main character in your story? appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this weeks episode of The Canine Paradigm, we explore some of the most common challenges faced by dog owners and trainers, including resource guarding, destructive chewing, aggression, and a general lack of understanding of... The post Episode 322: Stop focusing on the spider appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this weeks episode of The Canine Paradigm, we delve into the fascinating interplay between negative reinforcement and positive reinforcement in dog training. The concept of “pushing in and pulling out of behaviour” explains how... The post Episode 321: Pushing in and pulling out of behaviour appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode , we continue last week’s conversation about the challenges faced by dog rescue groups. While the previous episode focused on the difficulties presented by gatekeepers and front-facing roles, this week we shift... The post Episode 320: Personal accountability for you and your dog appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this weeks episode, we tackle some of the frustrating realities of the dog rescue world. We discuss how certain rescue groups create excessive red tape and barriers, making it incredibly difficult for well-meaning adopters... The post Episode 319: The crazy gate keepers in dog rescue appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn Cooke shares his incredible experiences in America alongside his wife, Narelle Cooke. They attended the Feed Real Institute seminar, where leading experts in dog health and nutrition... The post Episode 318: What happens in America appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .

In the episode,Episode 317: The speed of the dog comes from understanding, we explore how understanding plays a critical role in improving a dog’s response speed and reliability. Addressing questions from our listeners, we delve... The post Episode 317: The speed of the dog comes from understanding appeared first on The Canine Paradigm .