Life With Your Dog
Episodes
Ep176 - Dr Michelle Rassool
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dr Michelle Rassool joined us to discuss the behavioural side of veterinary practice. We touched on the medication of dogs for behavioural ...
Ep175 - Andrej Popovic from Zver Canine
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode was a great discussion about Andrej's involvement in breeding, what is involved and the intention of each litter along with the re...
Ep174 - Be animated! (Panos’ first ever advice he got as a dog trainer)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Panos shares a story about the advice Margaret, the agility trainer, gave to Panos that has stuck with him over all the years! Being calm and assertiv...
Ep173 - Are dogs being over-medicated?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we pick apart somewhat of a controversial topic in the dog training industry - sedative / anti-depressant medicines and their possible overu...
Ep172 - Sitting down with Fiona (Panos’ former client, now dog trainer!)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we invited Fiona onto the show, to talk about her journey from being Panos' client, to now becoming an NDTF qualified dog trainer herself. F...
Ep171 - The Canine Paradigm vs. Life With Your Dog (Round Two!)
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We were lucky enough to join Glenn & Pat from The Canine Paradigm for a second crossover podcast and we had a ton of fun hanging out with them. We dis...
Ep170 - Analogies & Metaphors in Dog Training
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Panos answers Roger's question, "Do you ever question your metaphors or examples you use after telling clients not to be anthropomorphic?" It was a gr...
Ep169 - Jay Jack, from Next Level Dogs
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warning! Frequent Coarse Language :) In this episode it was a great pleasure to have Jay Jack on to have an in-depth, raw and informative discussion a...
Ep168: Josh Moran, The Barefoot Dog Trainer
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is the barefoot dog trainer from Buffalo, NY. Josh is well known within the industry and is an all round good guy. We discussed all ...
Ep167- Group Class & Daycare [Q&A]
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Panos answers Nicholette's question regarding her dog Buddy and his reactive behaviour at group class which 'disrupts the class and he doesn't listen ...
Ep166 - Genetics vs Environment (Nature vs Nurture)
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You are the shepherd, not the engineer of your dog's behaviour. Any individual is a mosaic of their extended family. Panos & Luke discuss the roles ge...
Ep165 - Fostering Dogs [Q&A]
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Panos answers a question sent in by Bec on Instagram regarding her foster dog and how she should go about a few things. Bec is an aspiring dog trainer...
Ep164 - Shara: Backyard Breeding & Animal Shelters
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest, Shara, has extensive experience working in the animal industry ranging from horses, vet nursing, dog training, senior roles in anim...
Ep163 - Multi Dog Homes
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Panos discusses some important and useful tips on managing and maintaining multi dog homes. Sometimes having more than 1 dog is fun, energising and al...
Ep162 - Anthropomorphism
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics or behaviour to a god, animal, or object. In dog training, it typically refers to attribu...
Ep161 - My Dog Ignores Me For Other Dogs [Q&A]
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate sent in a question, "My 9 month old Kelpie/Border Collie keeps ignoring my recall to run up to other dogs to play. HELP!! What have I done wrong?...
Ep160 - Life After Prong Collars: Brittany ”The Pet Girl”
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend Brittany "The Pet Girl" returned this week to discuss the fallout from the recent prong collar ban in Queensland. What are the longterm con...
Ep159 - Chaining Behaviours (Training Revision)
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Panos explains the concept of chaining behaviours which is the practice of linking many commands together in a sequence prior to a reward or release. ...
Ep158 - The Importance of Quality Nutrition & Supplementation: Narelle Cooke from CanineCeuticals
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Narelle Cooke (also the lovely wife of Glenn) returned this week to share her wisdom with us on the importance of high quality food & supplementation ...
Ep157 - What Dogs Have Taught Me In 2022!
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last episode of the year is about Panos thinking out loud on what dogs have taught him in the year of 2022. It is valuable to take the time to ack...
Ep156 - The 3 Spinning Wheels (Plus: What Dogs Taught us in 2022)
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we break down the concept of the "3 spinning wheels", which are Handler, Dog, and Environment. Without all 3 wheels in place and "spinning" ...
Ep155 - It’s the Silly Season (But Don’t Be A Fool!)
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas time is the best time of the year for most of us, however unfortunate things can happen in times of gatherings and festive madness. Panos di...
Ep154 - Glenn Cooke: The Role of Working & Sport Dogs
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn was kind enough to join us again on the podcast this week! His first appearance since 2020 when he was actually our first ever guest on the show...
Ep153 - Discipline over Motivation
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you waiting to feel motivated to get things done, or are you disciplined enough to work on your tasks and training even if you can't be...
Ep152 - Gary ”Gaz” Jackson: Exposing the Extremists in the Dog Training Industry
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We had the privilege to have a very interesting conversation with Gary about his 40 years of experience in the dog training industry and some fascinat...
Ep151 - How To Break Down Stigmas Regarding Dog Training Tools: Kayna Wrench from Educated Canine
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend Kayna Wrench returns to the podcast to talk about her new business venture, Educated Canine, and also why it is important to have the somet...
Ep150 - Resource Guarding
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Resource guarding is when a dog is displaying aggressive behaviour (growling and/or biting) to protect their valued resource (food, bones, toys, items...
Ep149 - Trainer Hopping (People Who Move From Trainer to Trainer)
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is an abundance of professional dog trainers available these days, and the number continues to grow year on year. Which means dog owners have a ...
Ep148 - You Get What You Reward (Are You Reinforcing The Wrong Behaviours?)
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important concepts we try to help our dog training clients understand is that dogs will continue to display whatever behaviours that a...
Ep147 - Preparing Your Dog For Kennel Boarding
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Panos answers a question that came in from Holly asking how to help prepare her dog or future puppy for boarding/kennelling. A few things to consider ...
Ep146 - People Who Shouldn’t Own A Dog
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a touchy subject for some people, but the currently overflowing dog shelters post-pandemic are testament to the fact that far too many people ...
Ep145 - Learn To Love The Process Of Dog Training
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Truth is, most people don't like to train their dogs... It is a thing that they feel they must do to 'fix' their dog's problem behaviour. This may be ...
Ep144 - The ”20-20-20” Rule For Walking a Reactive Dog
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A question came in regarding the 20-20-20 rule for structured walking and how to manage it with a dog-reactive dog. This can be a challenging thing an...
Ep143 - How a ”Problem Dog” Turned Me Into a Dog Trainer: Elijah Boateng from Apex Dog Training
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by our new friend Elijah Boateng of Apex Dog Training in North Western Sydney. He's been making quite a name for himself on I...
Ep142 - Distress vs. Eustress (What Does It Mean?)
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are two kinds of stress? "Distress" refers to those stresses which cause an undesirable or negative state, whereas "eustress" refer...
Ep141 - Give Your Dog A Bone
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feeding your dog bones are great for them, but there are few things to consider such as the type of bones, frequency and its biologically appropriate ...
Ep140 - Why Discipline = Freedom
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In dog training, how do we define discipline? How do we define freedom? Freedom and liberty comes with its own cost. Obedience training gives your dog...
Ep139 - Dogs Live In The NOW
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another episode talking about the lessons our dogs teach us. Panos discusses how dogs help us gain perspective, allow us to heal and to be living more...
Ep138 - Interviewing Emma Murdock from Walk With Me Ottawa
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Canadian friend Emma Murdock was kind enough to join us on the show this week! Emma hails from Ottawa, Canada where she owns & runs one of the lar...
Ep137 - Adding A New Dog To Your Home? (When Is It A Good Idea?)
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Panos was asked a question about what should be considered when adding an extra dog to your household. This isn't an episode about how to assess and m...
Ep136 - Brittany ”The Pet Girl”: Why Prong Collar Bans Will Affect Us All
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brittany of "The Pet Girl" joined us via zoom, generously giving her time and expertise on the current state of prong collar bans in the sta...
Ep135 - Your Dog’s Balls (Not Those Ones)
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Panos answers a question from Nellie in regards to what to do when she is playing fetch with her dog when another dog approaches and her dog causing a...
Ep134 - Everything Has A Cost (Are You Willing To Pay It?)
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Panos & Luke discuss the sacrifices that are necessary to either create or shape behaviours in our dogs, along with the sacrifices we make in our life...
Ep133 - Believing In Yourself (Being the Best You Can For Your Dog)
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Panos & Luke discuss how to best show up everyday for your dog. We unpack: Self care. Taking time to recharge & be your best self Leadership...
Ep132 - Dogs That Are Fussy Eaters
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If your dog is fussy, it is most likely caused by you and usually because you love your dog so much. Panos sees fussy dogs regularly and shares some a...
Ep131 - Sharpening The Sword (Keeping Your Skills Fresh)
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Panos & Luke just returned from a 3-day seminar where they were able to learn a bunch of dog training theory and get really nerdy with fellow dog trai...
Ep130 - Good Dog Training Requires Planning Ahead
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A good dog trainer knows the next 10-15 moves in what they are trying to achieve with their dog. This is the concept of "beginning with the end in min...
Ep129 - Why Teach Obedience To Your Dog? (Three Key Reasons)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover the 3 main reasons why obedience training is important for dog ownership. Panos discusses how we can improve our life with o...
Ep128 - Should I Re-Home My Dog? [Q&A]
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren, an avid listener of this podcast emailed in looking for some advice to consider as her 3 year old dog is showing signs of fear aggression towa...
Ep127 - You Can Lead A Horse To Water (But You Can’t Make It Drink)
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is an old saying which refers to the fact that people can ultimately never be forced to actually follow through with anything they are recommende...
Ep126 - Creating, Maintaining & Advancing Momentum
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to skill development, it is a necessity to have momentum and a direction of what you are trying to achieve. Otherwise, habits and skills...
Ep125 - Interviewing Jason Firmin of Einzweck Dogquip
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jason is a veteran in the dog industry that has been involved since the late 80s. His wealth of knowledge and experience he shares in this episode is ...
Ep124 - Moving House With a Dog
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Moving house can be an exciting and stressful experience, making sure your dog has a smooth and stress free experience is quite important. Panos cover...
Ep123 - Don’t Touch my Dog! (Advocating for our animals when out in public)
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions that we as professional dog trainers get is, how should pet owners have "those" potentially uncomfortable conversatio...
Ep122 - Asking vs Telling your Dog to do Something
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a big difference between a command and request and knowing the difference is essential to a healthy and respectful communication with your do...
Ep121- It’s Raining! (What should I do with my dog?)
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People tend to do very little with their dog when it is raining and are surprised that their dog is acting over the top with excitement, anxiety and d...
Ep120 - Interviewing Saharai Salazar, WolfMother K9 Rescue Services
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saharai “Sada” Salazar has been working professionally with canines for over 18 years. Saharai’s education in domestic animal and wildlife bi...
Ep119 - Accepting Things The Way They Are
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we take on so much in our day-to-day life, and to make things worse, we suffer more in our head than we actually need to. In this week's epi...
Ep118 - Interviewing Sandra, Puppy Scam Awareness Australia
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
PSAA is a dedicated organisation that brings awareness about the thousands of pet scamming syndicates who prey on pet shoppers. The problem is now hei...
Ep117 - (The Importance Of) Hanging Out With Your Dog
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a streak of technical training talk, Panos takes the time to remind us that life with our dogs is not only about training. Take the time to remi...
Ep116 - Being Predictably Unpredictable?
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Panos and Luke discuss the concept of developing habits in our application of training to create reliable behaviours in our do...
Ep115 - Help! My Dog Is Scared Of The Vet
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many reasons why your dog may be scared of visiting the Vet clinic. To help your dog overcome this fear, Panos offers some advice and tips o...
Ep114 - Conditioned Relaxation
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we address our listener Roger's specific question that relates to conditioned relaxation. This term means we establish a comman...
Ep113 - What is Socialisation?
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Panos & Luke discuss the fundamentals of socialisation and what it means for our dogs. This was recorded after Chilli (Panos' new dog) and Shadow (Luk...
Ep112 - Extinction Burst & Opposition Reflex
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a focus on 2 terms that affect many dog owners on a daily basis without properly being aware of it. Extinction burst: Behaviour...
Ep111 - Dog Chasing Birds [Q&A]
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Panos, answers Angie's question on how to manage and stop her dog from chasing birds. Topics covered: Chasing birds is a natural behav...
Ep110 - The First 8 Weeks With Chilli [Panos‘ New Dog]
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life with a new dog is a very exciting and fruitful experience. Panos talks about the last 8 weeks of owning Chilli, 1 year old Australian Koolie and ...
Ep109 - Fear Breeds Fear
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Panos & Luke talk about how fear is a leading cause to aggression issues and discuss ways to prevent fear leading to aggressive...
Ep108 - Excuses, excuses, excuses
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not many of us are guilt-free when it comes to making up excuses and reasons as to why we don't fulfil our responsibilities. This quality can directly...
Ep107 - (The Importance of) Setting Goals
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Panos & Luke discuss how goal setting and doing it correctly are very useful in our dog training. Without being clear about what you w...
Ep106 - Tips For Dogs To Get Along With Cats
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A frequently asked question is "how do I get both my cat and dog to live in harmony?" Panos covers a few topics that a fundamental to the experience a...
Ep105 - My Dog Barks at Random Sounds! [Q&A]
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Panos answers Aaron's question sent in via our Instagram: "Luna has all of a sudden heard something in our building garage and elevator that sends her...
Ep104 - ”Trial” Dog Adoptions
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Panos is trialling a dog named Chilli for adoption. Sharing his experience and things to consider when adopting a dog. Topics discussed: Why is trial ...
Ep103 - [Puppies 101] Fear Periods & ”COVID Puppies”
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Panos discusses what fear periods are in pups & young dogs. Covering what it is, how to identify and treat while going through ...
Ep102 - The Importance of Enrichment for Dogs
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enrichment is key to biologically fulfilling our dogs to express natural behaviours to minimise destructive behaviour, boredom & separation distress. ...
Ep101 - A Preview of All Our Past Episodes (Part 2)
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A big thank you to all of our listeners for helping us get to 100 episodes and two full years of Life With Your Dog Podcast. We couldn't have done it ...
Ep100 - We Made it to 100! A Preview of All Our Episodes (Part 1)
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A big thank you to all of our listeners for helping us get to 100 episodes and two full years of Life With Your Dog Podcast. We couldn't have done it ...
Ep99 - Brent Dry: On Leash Reactivity & Confidence Building
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Dry is back! We were lucky enough to be joined again over zoom with our good friend from The K9 Company in Melbourne. We discussed Leash Reactiv...
Ep98 - Doggy Doors: Tips and Tricks
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A doggy door for your dog is a great idea if it suits your setup and lifestyle. Panos covers following topics: Types of dog doors How to teach your pu...
Ep97 - Lost Your Dog? What to do When a Dog Goes Missing (And How to Prevent it!)
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately as dog trainers it can be a case of "do as I say, not as I do" In terms of the advice we give out, we trainers can be just as guilty of ...
Ep96 - The RIGHT Way to Get Your Dog Out of Your Car
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A thing that really gets Panos frustrated is how people let their dog fly out of the car to jump, run and act out of control. Get into good habits and...
Ep95 -[Puppies 101] When is it OK to Correct a Puppy? [Q&A]
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's question came in from Amy through Instagram asking when and how is it appropriate to correct or punish a puppy? This can be quite a sen...
Ep94 - What Dogs Can Teach Us (We're Back in Lockdown)
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another episode addressing the lessons that we learn from our 4 legged companions, Panos & Luke talk about the many things we can thank our dogs for, ...
Ep93 - Reward Markers: How to Separate Your Marker & Release Command [Q&A]
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Question sent in by Hope on Instagram asking how to stop her dog from breaking position when being rewarded. To answer this Panos covers some of the b...
Ep92 - Dog Training is Like Learning a Language & Playing a Sport
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The language between owner and dog is super important in not just training, but developing the overall relationship. Listen in this week as we unpack ...
Ep91- Making Obedience Commands Fast & Flashy? [Q&A]
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants their obedience commands to look fast and flashy, because it's awesome! Panos covers the variables of how to go about doing this, and s...
Ep90 - When Dog Training Hits a Plateau
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When clients call us in as pro dog trainers, typically they have been experiencing an increasing level of problems before making the decision to seek ...
Ep89 - How Do I Find The Right Treat For My Dog? [Q&A]
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Using the right form of reward for your training is most fundamental and essential thing to get right from the beginning. Panos answers Amanda's quest...
Ep88 - Separation Anxiety or Separation Distress?
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs that suffer any distress being on their own is a super difficult behaviour to live with. In today's episode we cover different remedies and techn...
Ep87 - Too Much Freedom Too Soon?
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common topics we discuss on LWYDP is the concept of "good management" Especially for very young dogs, this idea of good management com...
Ep86 - Is it Aggression or Predation?
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Panos covers the difference between canine aggression & predation and below are topics covered: •Predation is the preying of one animal on others. •...
Ep85 - How to Keep it SIMPLE (K.I.S.S. Princple)
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often we can be guilty of over-complicating our dog training practices. This week we discuss how to apply the K.I.S.S. principle to training dogs and ...
Ep84 - Naming a New Command [Q&A]
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Don't name it until you love it". This is a common dog training mantra that is important to understand. Panos answers Felipe's que...
Ep83 - Desensitisation via Distance & Flooding
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Panos and Luke discuss the differences between working a dog from distance to a trigger, compared to flooding the dog with that stimulus. Acknowledgin...
Ep82 - Bringing Home A Rescue Dog [Q&A]
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Panos answers Gannon's question regarding how to choose a rescue dog, what to do when bringing into new care and how to go about confidence building i...
Ep81 - How To Approach Dogs (Safely!)
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Approaching dogs is one of the most common situations that takes place. As dog trainers out on the street we often see the good, the bad, and the ugly...
Ep80 [Puppies 101] My Puppy Won't Walk Outside! [Q&A]
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Panos answers Kellie's question regarding her 10-week old Labrador pup that is a happy and smart little guy, but is struggling with walking outside of...
Ep79 - Body Language & The Environment
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading your dog's body language is useful when it is in context of what's present in the environment (what is happening around your dog). Panos expla...
Ep78 - Shelter Dogs: Unseen Variables in Their Training
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Panos and Luke answer and discuss questions from Saharai, who works at Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre, in C...
Ep77 - Tips For Senior Dogs [Q&A]
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Q&A comes in from Madison. She has a 10year old Silky Terrier/Chihuahua with a few questions. Do you have any tips on caring for senior dogs? ...