Dog Talk with Nick Benger

In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, John McGuigan and Steve Goodall to conclude the September fitness challenge we undertook. Thanks so much everyone that got involved and donated. Don't forget to check out our sponsor Tromplo for all of the latest online animal training courses: https://tromplo.com/ Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/get-in-shape-2

In today's podcast we spoke about dog's capacity for love. Do they love us? We also spoke about the ethics of importing foreign rescue dogs. Clive Wynne is a behavioural scientist and psychology professor. He directs the canine science collaboratory at Arizona State University and is the director of research at Wolf Park. His brand new book Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You is available to buy now. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/clive-wynne Mentorship details: http://mentorship.nickbenger.com/join

Laura Ryder is the head dog trainer at Morley Vet centre in Perth, Australia. Along with Fiona Cowie she runs the Australia branch of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and she's a member of the Fear Free Speakers Bureau. In this podcast we spoke about how vets, groomers and trainers can go fear free and work together to reduce stress. Show notes: www.nickbenger.com/laura-ryder For 20% off the force free courses use the code: FFRYDER19

Denise Fenzi is the founder of the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. She's competed in a wide range of sports and is best known for her flashy and precise obedience work. She's a international speaker and author of several books on dog training. In this podcast we spoke about what dog sports competitors and pet dog trainers can learn from each other. Show notes: www.nickbenger.com/denise-fenzi

Rachel Spencer is a freelance journalist and blogger. Her work has been featured in Buzzfeed, The Independent and the Mail on Sunday. She's also the author of Publicity Tips for Pet Businesses. In this podcast we spoke about why it's important to get publicity for your pet business and how you can do it easily using simple press releases and even Twitter. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/rachel-spencer Get in Shape-Tember Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/968926693439363

Carrie-Anne runs Dogs Furever Dog Training and is the Founder of Canine Hoopers World and the host of the Canine Hoopers World podcast. In this podcast we spoke about what canine hoopers is, why warming your dog up before exercise is important and why Carrie decided to create Canine Hoopers World. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/carrie-anne Michael Shikashio's Course: https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/

Susan Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University and has pioneered the application of applied behavior analysis to captive and companion animals. She also runs the well-known Living and Learning with Animals course and is an international speaker. In this podcast we spoke about agency and choice in dog training, errorless learning and why Susan is "Team Operant" Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/susan-friedman Michael Shikashio's Aggression Course: https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/

In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, John McGuigan and Steve Goodall to discuss and make our plans for Get in Shape-Tember. A fitness challenge we'll be doing in September for charity. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/get-in-shape Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2076928672622451/

In this podcast we spoke about dog harnesses, getting involved in gundog training and how to educate people on dog training. Jo is an accredited assessor for the Gundog Club and has successfully competed at events with her own dogs. She's the author of Force-Free Gundog Training: The Basics (due for release Autumn 2019) and host of the Hold the Line podcast.  Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/jo-laurens Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2076928672622451/

In this podcast we spoke about how Kathy became interested in dog training through her Rottweiler Nancy, the effects of genetics vs environment on behaviour and mindfulness in dogs. Kathy Murphy is the director of the Comparative Biology Centre and a neuroscientist. She has recently started Barking Brains a project which aims to share information about neuroscience with trainers, behaviourists and interested dog owners.  Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/kathy-murphy Free Engagement Training Guide: www.barkplayteach.com/the-engagement-guide

In this podcast I spoke about the challenges of being a pet dog trainer and some of my own experiences. How to solve some common loose lead walking problems and what to do when your dog becomes disengaged around sheep. Show Notes: http://nickbenger.com/being-a-pet-dog-trainer

In this podcast we spoke about how Chirag convinced Ian Dunbar and Jean Donaldson to mentor him and his famous Bucket Game for husbandry training. Chirag Patel is the creator of The Bucket Game for husbandry training. He is a behaviour consultant for pets, zoos, and laboratory animals and was an expert on the BBC show Nightmare Pets SOS. Show Notes: http://nickbenger.com/chirag-patel

In this podcast we spoke about how to effectively coach people to train their dogs and overcome behaviour issues. Chris Pachel is a veterinary behaviourist, he owns and operates the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon and lectures internationally on dog behaviour. Show Notes: http://nickbenger.com/chris-pachel/

In this podcast we spoke about canine hypothyroidism and Jean's recommendations for vaccination schedules and diet. Jean Dodds has been a veterinarian since 1964. She's the founder of the non-profit Hemopet the first national animal blood bank and the co-author of The Canine Thyroid Epidemic as well as Canine Nutrigenomics. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/jean-dodds

Today's episode is an interview I did in December 2018 with The Barking Mad Show on what engagement training for your dog is and why it matters so much. Free Engagement Guide: www.barkplayteach.com/the-engagement-guide