Dog Talk with Nick Benger

In this podcast we spoke about training dogs for search and rescue and the challenges involved. Adrienne also shared some of her own personal stories of finding people lost in the wilderness. Adrienne Wisok has worked as a search and rescue dog handler for 18 years. She's the education manager for the National Search Dog Alliance and is the manager and head trainer at Fido Personal Dog Training. Free Engagement Guide: www.barkplayteach.com/the-engagement-guide Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/adrienne-wisok UKCSD 1 Day Conference: https://www.ukcsd.com/courses/1-day-conference/ Two Day Search and Rescue Course: https://www.ukcsd.com/scent-detection-courses/search-and-rescue-seminar/?fbclid=IwAR0XyIb7C3tDY7k5fR8_arK-H7TlE9F38AOiBzTW7z8UMtC_-ocifvlygZQ

In this podcast we spoke about how Lili moved from co-creating Mucha Lucha to becoming synonymous with dog illustration. How she came to create the iconic educational posters and her advice for people that want to use illustration to spread the message about dog training. Lili Chin is an illustrator that specialises in dog drawings. She has collaborated with many of the most renowned dog professionals in the world such as Grisha Stewart and Sophia Yin on books and educational posters and sells her artwork online at www.doggiedrawings.net Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/lili-chin Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast : https://www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/podcast/

In this podcast we spoke about Malena's journey from corporate statistician to professional dog trainer, busted a few separation anxiety myths and spoke about the best way to treat it. Malena DeMartini is the author of Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs and has focused exclusively on separation anxiety since 2001. She's an international speaker and runs a certification program for trainers looking to improve their ability to take on separation anxiety cases. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/malena-demartini Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast : https://www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/podcast/ Malena's Mission Possible Course (use code: NICKB for discount): https://malenademartini.com/for-owners/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-mission-possible-online-course/

In this podcast we spoke about John's career in the police, how he has leveraged social media to grow his business and overcoming mental health issues as a dog trainer.  John McGuigan is the author of Your Dog Trainer's 5 Step Guide to Dog Training and is well known for his presence online as the Glasgow Dog Trainer. He's an international speaker and has been training dogs for over 10 years. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/john-mcguigan Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book Impact 2020 Early Bird Tickets: www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/impact2020

In this podcast we spoke about how Brenda transitioned from training horses to training dogs, how to get good at reading dogs and whether different breeds have different body language. Brenda Aloff has trained dogs for over 20 years and has written five books on the topic as well as produced a DVD. She is the author of Canine Body Language: Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/brenda-aloff Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book Impact 2020 Early Bird Tickets: www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/impact2020

In this podcast we spoke about Nake's own personal journey from pet dog owner to working at Battersea & presenting bitework seminars. We also covered the exercises involved in Mondioring and why it is such an exciting sport. Nake Florin is a Mondioring decoy and has attended multiple competitions with national and international judges. In 2015 he moved from Romania to the UK to continue his career as a pet dog trainer and now he works at Battersea Dogs Home and travels the country teaching Mondioring Workshops. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/nake-florin Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book Dom Hodgson's Pet Business Seminars: www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com

In this podcast we spoke about the conflict between positive and balanced dog trainers, the NePoPo system of training and how we can have better conversations within the dog training community.  Pat Stuart is the co-host of the Canine Paradigm podcast and has studied under Michael Ellis and Bart Bellon. He is a certified PSA decoy in Australia and is an expert in the NePoPo system of dog training.  Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/pat-stuart Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book Dom Hodgson's Pet Business Seminars: www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com

In this podcast  we spoke about the strategies Michael uses to resolve and manage aggressive behaviour. We also spoke about the process he uses to coach people through training their dogs. Michael Shikashio is the former president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. He's been featured in the New York Times, the New York Post, Baltimore Sun, Womens Health Magazine and a whole load more. His specialty is training aggressive dogs and when he's not working with clients he's travelling the world speaking on that topic. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/michael-shikashio Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book Dom Hodgson's Pet Business Seminars: www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com

In this podcast we spoke about how to get your dog to love playing tug, the subtleties that go into mastering toy play and training working dogs. Craig Ogilvie is the author of the book Interactive Play Guide and was a trainer on the BBC Show Nightmare Pets SOS. He was one of very few people to work as a civilian police dog training instructor and is the only licensed British Mondioring Decoy. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/craig-ogilvie Book a Session with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book Dom Hodgson's Seminars: www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com

In this episode we spoke about Laura's time in marine mammal conservation, her time at Shedd Aquarium and husbandry training for dogs. Laura Monaco Torelli worked at the legendary Shedd Aquarium for nearly a decade. Now she runs Animal Behaviour Training Concepts in Chicago and gives talks around the world. She's well known for her work training animals for husbandry procedures. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/laura-monaco-torelli Online Consultations with Nick: www.nickbenger.com/book Dom Hodgson's Pet Business Seminars: www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com

In this podcast we spoke about flat faced dogs, the health of pedigree dogs and how to choose a healthy puppy. Emma Milne is a British vet that became well known for the television show Vets In Practice. She wrote articles for Dogs Today magazine for six years. She's the vet behind Vets Against Brachycephalism and has wrote several books including her most recent Picking a Pedigree: How to Choose a Healthy Puppy or Kitten. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/emma-milne IMPACT tickets: https://www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/impact

In this podcast we spoke about shaping, targeting, differential reinforcement and some common misconceptions. Kay Laurence has been involved in training, breeding and rearing dogs for over 40 years. She has spoken at ClickerExpo for 12 years as well as other conferences and has competed at Crufts in Obedience and Heelwork to Music. She is also the author of several books including Tug More Learn More, Clicker Training: The Perfect Foundation, Teaching With Reinforcement, Learning Games and Clicker Dances with Dogs. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/kay-laurence IMPACT Tickets: www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/impact Hannah Branigan Tickets: www.glasgowdogtrainer.co.uk

Steve Mann is the Founder and Chairman of The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and has featured on The Underdog Show, Who Let the Dogs Out and recently Lorraine which has led to the publication of his first book Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy. Today we're talking about how to train your puppy. We covered subjects like bite inhibition, breed differences, socialisation and Steve's experience coaching Brian Blessed on The Underdog Show.

In this podcast we discuss foreign rescue dogs, when to use medication and how to help fearful dogs. Debbie Jacobs is the author of A Guide to Living with and Training a Fearful Dog and Does My Dog Need Prozac? She is well known for her blog fearfuldogs.com To get the show notes go to: www.nickbenger.com/debbie-jacobs For Tickets to IMPACT go here: https://www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/impact/ For Tickets to see Hannah Branigan go here: https://www.glasgowdogtrainer.co.uk/portfolio-item/awesomer-dog-training-with-awesome-hannah-branigan/

In this podcast we discuss the role of different dog training associations and how to find the correct one for you. We also covered regulation - will it ever happen? would it be a good or a bad thing and what should it look like? Sarah is the president of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants. She has written articles for the APDT and Karen Pryor's ClickerTraining.com and was included in Ken Ramirez's book Better Together: The Collected Wisdom of Modern Dog Trainers. She's also spoken at the APDT Conference multiple times and teaches workshops throughout the U.S and Canada. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/sarah-dixon IMPACT Pet Business Success Summit: https://www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/impact Dom's 33 ideas: https://www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/33ideas/