Dog Talk with Nick Benger

In this podcast we spoke about Malena's new book Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices. We found out what has changed in the world of separation anxiety training over the last six years and what you should and shouldn't do when working with dogs with separation anxiety. Malena DeMartini is the author of Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices and has focused exclusively on separation anxiety since 2001. She's an international speaker and runs a certification program for trainers looking to improve their ability to take on separation anxiety cases. When purchasing Malena's programs be sure to use the code 'NICKB' for a discount.

In this podcast I answered Kevin from Bournemouth's question on how to stop your dog from resource guarding. We discussed strategies to prevent, stop and manage resource guarding behaviour in dogs.  If you want to ask me a question then leave me a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/nickbenger

In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, Carrie-Anne Selwyn and Steve Goodall for the conclusion of Get in Shape-Tember. A fitness challenge we did for the second year running in September 2020 to benefit charity. Donate: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TazNicholls Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/968926693439363/

In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, Carrie-Anne Selwyn and Steve Goodall to discuss and make our plans for the second year of Get in Shape-Tember. A fitness challenge we'll be doing in September for charity. Donate: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TazNicholls Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/968926693439363/

In this podcast we spoke about our favourite dog training books, working with rescue dogs and calming signals. Natalie Light is a clinical animal behaviourist.  She runs Natalie Light Dog Training and Behaviour and blogs about her dog's training at Drax's Galactic Adventure. Steve Goodall is co-author of the book Puppy Tales: Jack and Billy and runs Goodall Dog Training in Southampton, England with his wife Corrin.  Together they host the Barks From The Bookshelf podcast. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/barks-from-the-bookshelf Michael's Aggression Course: https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/ Tromplo Courses: tromplo.com/

In this podcast we spoke about how you can become a better, more successful pet dog trainer. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/7-ways-to-be-a-better-dog-trainer Tromplo Courses: tromplo.com/ Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/2076928672622451/

In this podcast we spoke about PORTL. The Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab. What is it? And how can you use it to become a better dog trainer? Mary Hunter has a master’s degree in behavior analysis from the University of North Texas (UNT). She runs her own animal training business and teaches at UNT. Mary and Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz have recently published their first book, PORTL: Your Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/mary-hunter Tromplo Courses: tromplo.com/ Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/2076928672622451/

In this podcast we spoke about Simon's work training dogs for wildlife conservation especially with reptiles. We also spoke about whether you have to reward every time you click? Simon Gadbois is the director of the Canid and Reptile Behaviour and Olfaction Research Team at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. He studies canine olfactory processing for applied purposes such as wildlife conservation Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/simon-gadbois Tromplo Courses: https://tromplo.com/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2076928672622451/

In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, John McGuigan and Steve Goodall to conclude the September fitness challenge we undertook. Thanks so much everyone that got involved and donated. Don't forget to check out our sponsor Tromplo for all of the latest online animal training courses: https://tromplo.com/ Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/get-in-shape-2

In today's podcast we spoke about dog's capacity for love. Do they love us? We also spoke about the ethics of importing foreign rescue dogs. Clive Wynne is a behavioural scientist and psychology professor. He directs the canine science collaboratory at Arizona State University and is the director of research at Wolf Park. His brand new book Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You is available to buy now. Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/clive-wynne Mentorship details: http://mentorship.nickbenger.com/join