Life With Your Dog

Panos, a dog training expert specializing in behavioral issues, shares invaluable insights on managing excessive barking in dogs. He discusses how feedback from neighbors can help identify triggers for barking. Instead of resorting to anti-bark collars, he emphasizes understanding a dog’s needs and employing positive reinforcement techniques. Panos also highlights the importance of structured routines and redirecting energy, particularly for high-energy breeds. Tune in for practical solutions to create a peaceful environment for both dogs and their owners!

Larry Krohn, a veteran in dog training, shares his invaluable insights on building strong bonds with our canine companions. He emphasizes the significance of mutual respect and understanding in training, rather than strict obedience. Krohn also discusses the disconnect many owners feel and the necessity for personalized, empathetic training methods. He reflects on the joy dogs bring to our lives and the emotional lessons learned through their companionship, especially during times of loss.

Max is the founding owner and head trainer at Down Under Dog Trainer. Having grown up around dogs and always being able to easily connect with, and understand them, he was sure he wanted to work with dogs from a young age. Max says that he finds it the most rewarding thing of all to be working with a dog whose owners thought they were a lost cause, and changing their lives. Find Max at https://downunderdogtrainer.com/   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

Panos describing the lessons learnt walking neighbour's dog, Molly. The return on investment on proper and adequate application of dog training is massive! Being able to spend the present moment and appreciate the beauty of nature with a dog is priceless. The effort you put into your training and communication style with your dog, you will get back so much more in relationship, experience and love. Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

Samantha King is a Psychologist and clinic director at Psychology & Animal Assisted Wellbeing, a clinic where therapists work with a therapy dog providing animal-assisted interventions. She works with her dogs (Sonny, Oliver & Nala) to provide  Animal Assisted Therapy for children, adolescents & adults (primarily Neurodivergent populations).          Samantha has experience working with therapy dogs across various settings, including schools, community mental health and private practice since 2013.   She has spoken as several conferences on AAT topics, including the 50th Australian Psychological Conference in October 2015 and the Australia & New Zealand Psychiatrists Conference in Hobart in 2016. She is also EAGALA trained (2018) and provides Equine Assisted Psychotherapy with her herd of 7 horses including five brumbies.      Samantha is a qualified dog trainer (Certificate III in Dog Training & Behaviour - NDTF).      Samantha is also experienced in offering Psychology in a farm-based setting, alongside her range of animals on her hobby farm (goats, chickens, cat & horses). Sam has a keen interest in the advocacy of Brumbies and their incorporation in to animal assisted services. Find Samantha's services at www.therapydog.com.au   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

Our longtime listener and friend Roger wrote to us, asking for our opinions on whether dogs and the associated costs of owning them are becoming "luxury items" as we see the cost of living increase all over the world. Join us as we break this topic down for you guys Also, we discuss the South Australian government's plans to ban IGP dog sports!   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

Today's short episode is a reminder that you may be reinforcing unwanted behaviours that you actually don't like. Being mindful of this is the initial step to making positive changes in your training.   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

A great conversation with Adam about raw feeding and all its benefits. Healthy nutrition for dogs is important for a happy, healthy and strong dog, mind and body. Raw & Fresh Pet Food supplies fresh pet meals made with only the freshest raw ingredients without any chemicals, preservatives or fillers. Their goal is to create a healthy balanced diet for dogs and cats which came with affordability, convenience and great customer service. They saw more and more pet owners looking for a healthier alternative to traditional pet foods and thats when Raw & Fresh was created. You can find them at https://rawandfresh.com.au/ Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

Dog fights are an inevitable part of nature.  How can we best prepare for, prevent, and if necessary, intervene when they do  happen?   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com    

Food as a reinforcer is important in the learning and training phases. However it gets to a point that you must wean them off appropriately. Don't rely on food when it comes to lifestyle skills, as food doesn't proof behaviours.   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com