Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Ten: Dallas Seavey In this episode, Ivan has a conversation with 5-time Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey. The two champions discuss topics ranging from breeding and selection of competition dogs, preparing for competition, fueling champion dogs, and how to maximize the potential of every dog they compete with. The wealth of information presented by these t...

In this episode, Ivan has a conversation with Simon about their training methods, similarities, and differences. Ivan and Simon also dive into the concept of punishment in dog training, its effects, benefits, and drawbacks. There is also an amazing discussion about the force free movement and the perception of punishment in dog training from different training ideologies. Simon Gadbois Ph. D. is a...

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Nine: The Disadvantages of Low Level E-Collar Conditioning In this episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, Ivan Balabanov goes solo sharing his concerns on the concept of low level stimulus electric collar conditioning in dog training. Throughout the episode, Ivan shares many downfalls of this type of training, and dissects the narrative being...

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Eight: Markus Neutz In this episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interviews a friend, colleague, fellow competitor, and life-long dogman Markus Neutz. Markus Neutz knowledge of the dog world is nearly unparalleled. He is truly a force within the dog training community throughout Germany as well as around the world.  The level...

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Seven: Michael Ellis In this episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interviews long-time friend and colleague Michael Ellis. Michael Ellis is an internationally known and respected dog trainer with over 30 years of experience in competitive dog sports. Michael has instructed countless seminars all around the country and the worl...

Training Without Conflict™ Podcast Episode Six: Dr. Roger Abrantes In this episode of the Training Without Conflict™ Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interviews one of the great minds in the study of Ethology, Dr. Roger Abrantes. Dr. Roger Abrantes, is a titan in the world of Ethology, receiving a Ph. D in Evolutionary Biology and Ethology and a BA in Philosophy. He is one of the last living students of Ko...

Training Without Conflict™ Podcast Episode Five: Dr. Doug Lisle & Dr. Jen Howk In this episode of the Training Without Conflict™ Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interviews two of his biggest inspirations, Dr. Doug Lisle and Dr. Jen Howk. Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk are the hosts of the very popular Beat Your Genes Podcast . Dr. Doug Lisle received his undergraduate education from the University of Californ...

In this episode of the Training Without Conflict™ Podcast, Ivan Balabanov debates Larry Krohn on methods of using the electric collar training tool. They debate their beliefs on the proper use of e-collars, the efficacy of conditioning the e-collar as a training tool, and present scientific data to support their position leading to a very productive and fascinating conversation about electric coll...

In this episode, Ivan Balabanov interviews Veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and dog trainer, Dr. Ian Dunbar. Dr. Dunbar received his veterinary degree and a Special Honors degree in Physiology & Biochemistry from the Royal Veterinary College (London University) plus a doctorate in animal behavior from the Psychology Department at UC Berkeley, where he researched the development of social hier...

In this episode, Ivan interviews Clive D.L. Wynne, the founding director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University. They discuss how scientists and dog trainers need to collaborate for the betterment of the future of dog training. Clive D.L. Wynne Born in England, Clive Wynne studied at University College London receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in 1983 and received hi...

In this episode, Ivan Balabanov has a conversation with good friend Dr. Mark Plonsky. Retired Professor Emeritus of Experimental Biopsychology (University of Wisconsin) Ph. D Experimental Biopsychology, 1984 (University of Albany) M.A. General Psychology, 1980 (State University of New York at New Paltz) At the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Plonsky taught important courses on Canine Behavior, the Ps...

The first guest to join Ivan Balabanov on the TWC Podcast is one of his lifelong heroes, Neuroscientist and Behaviorist John E. R. Staddon. John E. R. Staddon - James B. Duke Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. - Ph. D in Experimental Psychology from Harvard University 1964 - B.S. University College of London 1960 - Honorary visiting professor at the...