Dog Talk with Nick Benger

In this podcast we discuss breeding collaboratives, outcrossing projects and functional breeding. Jessica Hekman is the founder of the Functional Dog Collaborative and the host of the Functional Breeding podcast. She earned her PhD studying fox genomics and has previously worked as part of the Darwin's Ark project at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Intro to Bikejoring event: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier

In this podcast we discuss selecting and training detection dogs. Jens Frank is most well known for his work at the Scandinavian Working Dog Institute (SWDI) where he selects and trains dogs for working roles. He is also an associate professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

In this podcast we speak about dog nutrition, fasting periods and approaching nutrition with training clients. Holly Barker is a canine nutritionist specialising in sport dog nutrition. Holly's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2341185262818548 Intro to Bikejoring event: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier

Retired MMA fighter and professional dog trainer, Jay Jack, shares lessons from his time involved in dog fighting. He discusses the conflicting emotions and misconceptions surrounding dog fighting, as well as the challenges of training dogs from a fighting background. The speakers also explore topics such as differential reinforcement in dog training, the absence of consent in dog fighting, the surge in popularity of Excel bullies and the need for a guiding approach, and the debate on regulating dogs and the responsibility of owners.

In this podcast Nick & Jenny get heated talking about German Shepherds! PLUS, we discuss competitive obedience. Jenny Gould is a competitive obedience competitor, judge and German Shepherd breeder. To date Jenny has bred, owned and handled 4 UK Obedience Champion German Shepherds. Jenny's GSD Hub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090133608338 Jenny's Website: https://www.thegsdhub.com/ Intro to Bikejoring Event: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier

In this podcast we discuss the detection dog industry, buying, training and selling dogs plus how Flo got started. Flo Schneider is the host of the Kynotalk podcast. He is also the co-founder of Kynotec which provides trained detection dogs and education on scent detection to various agencies. Join Nick for a webinar on puppy selection and training: https://nickbenger793.clickmeeting.com/puppy-selection-and-training/register

In this podcast we discuss why you should get into dog sports and what a profound impact doing so has had on us as trainers. Kelly Dunbar is content and curriculum director for the Dunbar Academy, a French Ring competitor and co-founder of Open Paw which provides training to shelter workers. Join Nick for a webinar on puppy selection and training: https://nickbenger793.clickmeeting.com/puppy-selection-and-training/register

In this podcast we discuss the history of pedigree dogs, phenotyping and the impact of closed breeding pools. Alison Skipper is a veterinarian and historian at the Royal Veterinary College in London. She works closely with the Kennel Club both as a vet at Crufts and on committees. Join Nick for a webinar on puppy selection and training: https://nickbenger793.clickmeeting.com/puppy-selection-and-training/register Here's all of the info on our Intro to Bikejoring with Cat Le Chevalier: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier

In this podcast we discuss how to resolve predation issues using predation substitute training without the need for aversives. Simone Mueller is the author of Hunting Together: Harnessing Predatory Chasing in Family Dogs through Motivation-Based Training. Join Simone for a free webinar on prey drive in dogs here: https://predation-substitute-training.com/mythbuster/ You can find the Intro to Bikejoring event here: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier Or join Nick's Puppy Selection & Training webinar here: https://nickbenger793.clickmeeting.com/puppy-selection-and-training/register

In this podcast we discuss police dog training; including tracking training and the use of e-collars in police dog training. Steve White is a retired Seattle Police Canine sergeant and training supervisor. He is one of the leading pioneers for positive training methods for police K9 units and he is a popular training consultant and conference speaker. Join our in-person Introduction to Bikejoring event here: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier