

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
Dog Talk with Nick Benger
Dog Talk is a podcast run by professional dog trainer Nick Benger in which he interviews pioneering dog behaviourists and trainers as well as other interesting people involved in the dog world in various ways.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 58min
#113: Ben Sweet - Truffle Hunting Secrets
In this podcast we discuss truffle hunting and how to get started with training your dog.
Ben Sweet is a certified dog trainer and scentwork specialist. He hosts the Truffle Forager Podcast and is co-founder of the UK Truffle Festival and Truffle Dog Championships.
Find Ben's Community at: https://truffleforager.com/
Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensweet222
Nick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nickbenger
Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer

Sep 27, 2025 • 33min
#112: Alex Lato - Play with Purpose Challenge
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In this podcast we discuss how important play is and how you can utilize the upcoming Play with Purpose challenge to take your play skills to the next level.
Alex Lato is the author of Braveheart: Motivation and Confidence Training for Performance and Companion Dogs. He is a dog trainer and behaviourist with an MA in Animal Science.
Alex started as a dog trainer in Warsaw, Poland and later moved to Finland to become an IGP Helper under their prestigious Helper School. He is host of the Dogs & Discourse podcast and has taught for School of Canine Science and Fenzi Dog Sports Academy.

Aug 20, 2024 • 2h 45min
#111: Melissa McCue-McGrath - Training Pet Dogs
In this podcast we discuss training city dogs, the role of obedience in pet dog training and behavioural medication.
Melissa McCue-McGrath is the author of Considerations for the City Dog and is an international speaker on the subject of dog training. She has also previously served as the training director for the oldest AKC Obedience club in America.
Melissa's Website: https://melissamccuemcgrath.com/
Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger
Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 35min
#110: Carrie-Anne Selwyn - Hoopers & Raising Dogs
In this podcast we discuss the dog sport Hoopers, and why it's growing in popularity quickly. We also discuss Carrie's process of raising dogs both big and small breeds.
Carrie-Anne Selwyn is the founder of Canine Hoopers World and also the host of the Canine Hoopers World podcast. She is also an international speaker on the subject of Hoopers.
Carrie's Website: https://www.caninehoopersworld.com/
Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger
Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 17min
#109: Claire Brown - Competing at IGP Worlds & Lost Dog Tracking
In this podcast we discuss Claire's experience competing at the FCI IGP World Championships and she shares her stories from operating a lost dog tracking team (the dogs are trained to track lost dogs!).
Claire Brown is an IGP competitor and has competed at the FCI IGP World Championships representing team GB. She also operates a team of lost dog tracking dogs with which they conduct and operate searches for people's lost pets. Her work in lost dog tracking has been featured in Your Dog Magazine.
Claire's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NorthK9Training
Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northk9dogtraining/
Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger
Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/

Jun 11, 2024 • 2h 4min
#108: Kat Serafina - Training Shepherds & Scent Detection
In this podcast we discuss training and raising Shepherd breeds, socialisation and scent detection plus a whole lot more.
Kat has a masters degree in Applied Animal Behaviour and is the owner of Canine Detection Solutions & K9 Behaviour Consultancy specialising in the use of dogs to detect invasive plants. She has also trained explosive, drug and conservation detection dogs. As well as for pet owners Kat has delivered workshops for police forces and other government agencies.
Kat's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/K9BehaviourConsultancy/
Kat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9_bc
Nick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nickbenger
Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/

Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 24min
#107: Henriette Bohnstedt - 6-Time National IGP Champion
In this podcast we discuss Henriette's approach to IGP, German Shepherds and the sport here in the U.K.
Henriette Bohnstedt has won the IGP National Championships here in the UK six times. She's also judged at the WUSV 2021 IGP World Championships and is the Chairperson of the German Shepherd Dog League Working Branch.
GSDL Working Dog Branch here: https://gsdleagueworkingbranch.com/
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Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 55min
#106: Ron Watson - Dog Training Done Differently
In this podcast we discuss disc (frisbee) dog training, Ron's Play+ approach to dog training and the philosophy that inspired it.
Ron Watson is a highly respected disc dog competitor and dog trainer. He is the author of multiple books on dog training and he coaches dog sports online through his website Pawsitive Vybe.
Ron's Website: https://pvybe.com/
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Feb 24, 2024 • 1h 23min
#105: Chad Mackin - The Death of Positive vs Balanced Training
In this podcast we discuss the long standing Positive vs Balanced training feud within the community and how we move on from that. Plus, Chad shares some information on leash pressure training.
Chad Mackin is a fellow dog training podcaster and is well known for his insightful social media posts, as well as a former president of the IACP - International Association of Canine Professionals.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 25min
#104: Kamal Fernandez - BSL, Adolescent Dogs & Dog Sports
In this podcast we discussed the recent XL Bully ban in the UK, the difficulties of owning and training adolescent dogs and Kamal's experience in dog sports.
Kamal Fernandez is a world renowned dog trainer and dog sport competitor. He has appeared on several TV shows, most recently Channel 4's The Dog Academy. Kamal has written two books, presented at Clicker Expo, FDSA's Lemonade Conference and much more.
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