Beastly Talks
Episodes
020 – Reactivity VS Aggression
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beastly Talks, we do a quick dive into the difference between reactivity and aggression. Many trainers don't like the term reac...
019 – The Forever Student – Paula Turner Crazy Mutz
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beastly Talks, we chat to our good friend Paula from Crazy Mutz. Paula is a former student of Stian, who bailed him up in his drive...
018 – Retiring a Working Dog – Hailey Robertson ZenergyK9
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beastly Talks, we have a very interesting conversation with our good friend Hailey from ZenergyK9. How do you know when it's ti...
017 – Pressure Mastery – Part 2: Implementation (My Pressure Matrix)
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here is part 2 of the Pressure Mastery podcast! We had a lot of good feedback on the first episode, and I am very excited to get the second episode pu...
016 – Pressure Mastery – Part 1: Comprehension (The Goldilocks Enigma)
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beastly Talks, we begin the conversation on a topic that breaks so many people's brains: pressure. Understanding pressure is ab...
015 – Stress and Fear Free Ideology – Andrew Clark CanisAU
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE: we did have some technical issues in the beginning of this chat, apologies for that! We had a great chat a few weeks back with Andrew Clark fro...
014 – Aggression Session: Operancy & Aggression
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Beastly Talks, we delve further into the topic of aggression, this time focusing on it's functionality. Why does agg...
013 – NSW Prong ban proposal – Call to Action
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are again. Another call for dog training tools to be banned. Another call, which seems to have completely forgotten to ask balanced trainers o...
012 – Aggression Session: The Purpose of Aggression
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Beastly Talks, we delve into the purpose of aggression. Why is aggression necessary in social species?What is ritualist...
011 - The Curse of Freedom
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beastly Talks, your host – Stian Helling – delves into what he calls "The Curse of Freedom." When bringing a new dog ...
010 - Get the RIGHT dog for Xmas
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PSA: Our good friend and frequent guest on the show – Mr Harry Hunt from Everyday K9 Academy – is now officially a regular co-host on Beastly Talk...
009 – Prey & Play – Everyday K9 Academy
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend Harry Hunt and myself recently saw a completely moronic video on social media – created by the Devon Dog Lady – where she gives you...
008 – Tool bans and Government Misrepresentation – Huon Valley K9
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Ben Barnes from Huon Valley K9 in Tasmania! From working with military dogs, to now focusing on...
007 - From Construction to Canine - Everyday K9 Academy
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are excited to have Harry Hunt from Everyday K9 Academy join us! Harry studied to be a Chippie (read: carpenter), but didn’t fin...
006 - Learning to teach
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode your host, Stian Helling, deep dives into some learning theory. While this may sound a bit dry, it is important to properly understand...
005 - Surviving Early Puppy Blues
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your host Stian Helling has a new puppy! Exciting, right? Well, honestly, puppies are exhausting and they can really wear us down to the bone, if we d...
004 - Your Beast's Perspective
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stian Helling – more commonly known as the Viking Dog Trainer – begins diving into how your dog sees and approaches the world aro...
003 - My Villain Story
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last of three short intro episodes, to give you an idea of what this podcast is all about.In this episode your host – Stian Helling – ...
002 - Work Hard, Play Hard
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second of three short intro episodes, to give you an idea of what this podcast is all about.In this episode your host – Stian Helling –...
001 - The Helling & The Beasts
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of three short intro episodes, to give you an idea of what this podcast is all about. In this episode your host – Stian Helling –...