Dog Talk with Nick Benger

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
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Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 22min

#116: Jerri Scherff (SailorJerri) - Race, Online Hate & the Dog Industry

In this podcast we discuss online hate, the business of dog training and how Jerri is disrupting it. Jerri Scherff is the founder of Tulsa Pack Athletics and a member of the CCPDT Board of Directors. She’s also the founder of Dogs Anonymous, a nonprofit dedicated to providing low-cost training resources and support to keep dogs out of shelters. Find Jerri at: https://www.instagram.com/sailorjerrithedogtrainer/ Join Nick's free dog training community here: https://www.skool.com/dogtraining
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 11min

#115: Jo Laurens - How to Raise Gundogs

In this podcast we discuss gundog training, common mistakes and how the UK gundog system works. Jo Laurens is a gundog trainer, author, and host of the Hold the Line podcast. She's the author of Force-Free Gundog Training and has recently released her brand new book in that series. Find Jo's Book at: https://amzn.to/4ofWsZi Join Nick's free dog training community here: https://www.skool.com/dogtraining/about?ref=6262c5e04d144b1a89c3bc18c2b68a28 Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them — at no extra cost to you.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 59min

#114: Diane Gollowitzer - Are Muzzles Bad?

In this podcast we discuss muzzles. Are they a cruel, sign of failure or a useful training tool? Diane Gollowitzer is the award-winning photographer behind Dogs in Focus Photography. She’s just released Muzzled and Misunderstood: A Love Letter to My Muzzled Dog, a portrait project challenging how we look at muzzled dogs. Find Diane's Book at: https://amzn.to/4oubHgX Diane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogsinfocusphotography/ Nick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/ Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them — at no extra cost to you.
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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
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Sep 27, 2025 • 33min

#112: Alex Lato - Play with Purpose Challenge

Get on the wait-list here: https://playwithpurpose.scoreapp.com/ 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.
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/ Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/

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