Training Without Conflict Podcast
Episodes
Episode 68: Will Bangura
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ivan Balabanov and Will Bangura sit down for a direct, honest conversation about dog training, learning theory, and the claims behind...
Karen Pryor's Jackpot Hoax: Why Your Dog Doesn't Need It
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For over 40 years, dog trainers have been fed a feel-good myth: the "jackpot" reward, championed by Karen Pryor, claims a pile of treats wil...
Episode 67: Clemente Grosso
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest in this episode is Clemente Grosso, well respected IGP and FCI Obedience judge, has officiated at numerous World Championships. Clemente is a...
Episode 67: Dismantling the "Fear Theory"
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your dog chasing cars because it’s afraid?Force-free trainers like Simone Mueller claim it’s all about fear — not predation.But expert traine...
Episode 66: Natalia Balabanov
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my wife, Natalia Balabanov, to talk about the unique world of living, training, and competing together at the top lev...
Episode 65: The Myth Behind Leash Reactivity
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leash reactivity. You’ve heard it a thousand times.Trainers throw it around, clients repeat it, and somehow it’s become the magic explanation for ...
Episode 64: Variable Reinforcement is a LIE
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TWC Podcast #64 Slot Machines Don’t Train Dogs!What if everything you’ve been told about variable reinforcement is only half the story?Dog trainer...
Episode 63: Errorless Learning and LIFE Critique
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Errorless Learning was the greatest breakthrough in how animals—or humans—learn, why hasn’t it taken over education?It’s been over 60 years...
Episody Sixty-Two: Larry Krohn
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first podcast I did with Larry Krohn was years ago, and it sparked a lot of debate around the e-collar.Since then, Larry has completed my Training...
Episode Sixty-One: David Garcia Suarez
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back for a second round: FCI judge David Garcia Suarez joins me for another deep and at times provocative conversation, this time focused entirely on ...
Episode Sixty: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Sixty: Dr. Josef Witt-DoerringSSRIs, Dogs, and the Chemical Lobotomy No One Wants to Talk About - with Dr....
Episode Fifty-Nine: Dr. Orion
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Training Without Conflict® Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ori Stollar, also known as Dr. Orion on YouTube, a veterinarian and board-certifie...
Episode Fifty-Eight: Jan Van Maren
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fifty-Eight: Jan Van MarenIn this episode, I have a conversation with a good friend and excellent helper J...
Episode Fifty-Seven: Johan Weckhuyzen
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great conversation with Johan Weckhuyzen. Johan is the breeder of van de Duvetorre Malinois kennels in Belgium. He is also the president of FM...
Episode Fifty-SIx: Mondioring Special
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello trainers, I’ll keep this intro shorter. This time I have as guests few very accomplished trainers Shannon Faltak, Jessica Johnson, and Spencer...
Episode Fifty-Five: Javier Mendoza-Diek
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I have an incredible guest with an inspiring journey—Javier, a talented dog trainer who proves that hard work and passion can take you far. H...
Episode Fifty-Four: Jason Purgason
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the TWC podcast! Today, I have a guest whose experience in the dog training world spans over 30 years and covers just about every asp...
Episode Fifty-Three: Dylan Jones
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, my guest is Dylan Jones, a TWC-certified expert trainer renowned for tackling cases where other dog trainers have struggled to achiev...
Episode Fifty-Two: Panel Discussion (Balabanov, Ellis, Hilliard, Cottee)
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest TWC podcast, where we challenge one of the most controversial and misleading documents in the dog training industry: the AVSAB p...
Episode Fifty-One: Jim Bradley
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fifty-One: Jim BradleyToday, I had an insightful conversation with Jim Bradley, who, for the past several ...
Episode Fifty: Jacqui Zakar
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of my TWC podcast, where we dive deep into the real world of dog training and behavior. Today, I’m thrilled to have Jacqu...
Episode Forty-Nine: Dave Kroyer
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m joined by my good friend, Dave Kroyer. Dave’s a well-known name in the dog training world, and we’ve known each other for over 20 yea...
Episode Forty-Eight: Mia Skogster
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Eight: Mia SkogsterWelcome back to my TWC Podcast! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mia Skogs...
Episode Forty-Seven: Dr. Douglas Elliffe
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone,Welcome to the latest episode of my podcast! Today, I’m joined by Dr. Douglas Elliffe, a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from the ...
Episode Forty-Six: Dr. Sergio Pellis
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sergio Pellis, a distinguished researcher who has spent over four decades studying Play in rats within lab settings...
Episode Forty-Five: Mia Skogster
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Five: Mia SkogsterWelcome back to my TWC Podcast! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mia Skogst...
Episode Forty-Four: Nake Florin
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello trainers! I’m excited to bring you another fascinating conversation today. This time, it’s with my friend Nake Florin. Nake has a background...
Episode Forty-Three: Shannon Faltak
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is Shannon Faltak, as you will find out her journey in the dog world is one of a kind! For those that don’t know her at all just to give yo...
Episode Forty-Two: Dr. Michael Moyer
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s podcast features Dr. Michael Moyer, a veterinarian and the owner of Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic. We discuss various aspects of dog health,...
Special Episode: Dr. Karen Overall's Deep Breath Protocol for Dogs
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Special Edition: Dr. Karen Overall's Deep Breath Protocol For DogsWelcome to this short solo podcast! Todays topic...
Episode Forty-One: Jany Böhm
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Two: Jany BöhmAs of late, many have laid claim that IGP is a dying sport. However, after the drama ...
Episode Forty: Vladimir Dragicevic
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the newest episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, I had a chance to sit down with my friend, World Championship level helper, and IGP ...
Episode Thirty-Nine: Markus Neutz
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome everyone to another exciting episode of the Training Without Conflict® podcast! I’m thrilled to have Markus Neutz back with us from Germany...
Episode Thirty-Eight: Jenny Gibson
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of TWC podcast where we explore diverse perspectives and challenge the status quo. Today, I have a brave guest who steps ou...
Episode Thirty-Seven: David Garcia Suarez
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I invited David Garcia Suarez from Spain to judge our club trial so we could get our dogs and training critiqued first hand by one the most ...
A Conversation with Ivan Balabanov and Michael Ellis
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On my recent trip to Northern California, I had an opportunity sit down with Michael and answer some questions that trainers submitted on social media...
Episode Thirty-Six: Vadim Plotsker
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Thirty-Six: Vadim PlotskerIn this episode, I interviewed dog sport competitor, IGP judge, member of the WU...
Episode Thirty-Five: Brian Aghajani
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My goal when I started the TWC podcast was to provide knowledge and tell stories from true experts.My guest in this episode is very much a true expert...
BONUS EPISODE: Ivan Balabanov on the Bow Wow Bill Podcast 11/26/2023
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a recording of Ivan Balabanov's appearance on the Bow Wow Bill Podcast on 11/26/23.
Episode Thirty-Four: Louis Donald
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Thirty-Four: Louis DonaldIf you are German Shepherd lover, this episode is for you!This week’s episode e...
Episode Thirty-Three: Dr. L. David Mech
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Training Without Conflict podcast! In today's special episode, I’m honored to have with us Dr. David Mech, a globally recognized ...
Episode Thirty-Two: Dean Calderon
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Thirty-Two: Dean CalderonI’m sure many of you have heard the term “dog boy” around certain dog train...
Episode Thirty-One: The Dog Daddy
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on my podcast I had a conversation with the highly controversial trainer The Dog Daddy.While many of you might find this surprising or even ...
Episode Thirty: Omar Von Muller
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Episode Thirty: Omar Von MullerIn this episode, I had the pleasure to catch up and have a nice conversation with a long ti...
Episode Twenty-Nine: Edgar Scherkl
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Nine: Edgar ScherklThis episode was a long time in the making. I was finally able to sit down with ...
Episode Twenty-Eight: Steve White
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Eight: Steve WhiteThe latest TWC podcast features guest Steve White.Steve is a seasoned expert in K...
Episode Twenty-Seven: Debbie Zappia Part Two
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Seven: Debbie Zappia Part TwoIn this episode, Ivan interviews the first returning guest of the TWC ...
Episode Twenty-Six: Debbie Zappia
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Six: Debbie ZapiaIn this episode, Ivan interviews the founder of American Schutzhund, Debbie Zappia...
Episode Twenty-Five: Hari Arčon
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ivan had the pleasure to talk with one of the most respected IGP judges in the world, someone who understands the demands of the spor...
Episode Twenty-Four: Aimee Sadler
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict Podcast Episode Twenty-Four: Aimee SadlerIn this episode, Ivan interviews long time friend and colleague Aimee Sadler.For th...
Episode Twenty-Three: Dr. Jenifer Zeligs
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Three: Jenifer ZeligsIn this episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, Ivan interviews a ...
Episode Twenty-Two: Dr. Stewart Hilliard
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Two: Dr. Stewart HilliardIn this episode, Ivan speaks to a true dogsport legend filled with a wealt...
Episode Twenty-One: Mathias Dögel
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-One: Mathias DögelIn this episode, Ivan had a chance to speak to long-time friend, highly respecte...
Episode Twenty: Jo-Rosie Haffenden
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ivan has a conversation with Jo-rosie Haffenden. When it comes to training, they stand on the opposite sides of the line in the sand....
Episode Nineteen: Nick Benger
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Nineteen: Nick BengerSince my presentation on The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training, I made a co...
Episode Eighteen: Jany Böhm
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Eighteen: Jany BöhmLast month we had the privilege of working with Jany Böhm over a series of workshops ...
Episode Seventeen: Susan Garrett
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Seventeen: Susan GarrettA few weeks ago I released a podcast challenging the rhetoric of the force free id...
Episode Sixteen: Mia Skogster
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Sixteen: Mia SkogsterRecently, Mia visited us in Florida for 4 weeks to teach a seminar and have some grea...
Episode Fifteen: Dr. Michael Perone
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict Podcast Episode Fifteen: Dr. Michael PeroneIn this episode, Ivan Balabanov takes a deep dive into the role of Operant Learni...
The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training: A Training Without Conflict® Podcast
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training: A Training Without Conflict® PodcastArguments about dog training are reaching a boiling point and I ...
Episode Fourteen: Michael Shikashio
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fourteen: Michael ShikashioRecently, Ivan invited Michael Shikashio to the TWC podcast. Michael and Ivan m...
Episode Thirteen: Dr. Helmut Raiser
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Thirteen: Dr. Helmut RaiserRecently, Ivan spent sometime with Helmut Raiser and naturally they decided tha...
Episode Twelve: Janet Edwards
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twelve: 3x PSA National Champion Janet EdwardsIn this episode, Ivan Balabanov interviews 2-time PSA 3 Hand...
Special Episode: The Seat Belt Analogy and Negative Reinforcement
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Special Edition: The Seat Belt Analogy and Negative ReinforcementEarlier this year in one of Ivan's Facebook posts...
Episode Eleven: 5x Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Ten: Dallas SeaveyIn this episode, Ivan has a conversation with 5-time Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey.The...
Episode Ten: Simon Gadbois
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ivan has a conversation with Simon about their training methods, similarities, and differences. Ivan and Simon also dive into the con...
Episode Nine: The Disadvantages of Low Level Electric Collar Conditioning
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Nine: The Disadvantages of Low Level E-Collar ConditioningIn this episode of the Training Without Conflict...
Episode Eight: Markus Neutz
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Eight: Markus NeutzIn this episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interviews a...
Episode Seven: Michael Ellis
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Seven: Michael EllisIn this episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interviews ...
Episode Six: Roger Abrantes
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict™ Podcast Episode Six: Dr. Roger AbrantesIn this episode of the Training Without Conflict™ Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interv...
Episode Five: Dr. Doug Lisle and Dr. Jen Howk
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Training Without Conflict™ Podcast Episode Five: Dr. Doug Lisle & Dr. Jen HowkIn this episode of the Training Without Conflict™ Podcast, Ivan ...
BONUS EPISODE: Larry Krohn
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Training Without Conflict™ Podcast, Ivan Balabanov debates Larry Krohn on methods of using the electric collar training tool....
Episode Four: Dr. Ian Dunbar
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ivan Balabanov interviews Veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and dog trainer, Dr. Ian Dunbar. Dr. Dunbar received his veterinary degre...
Episode Three: Clive D.L. Wynne
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ivan interviews Clive D.L. Wynne, the founding director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University. They discuss...
Episode Two: Mark Plonsky
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ivan Balabanov has a conversation with good friend Dr. Mark Plonsky.Retired Professor Emeritus of Experimental Biopsychology (Univers...
Episode One: John E.R. Staddon
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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....