Training Without Conflict Podcast

In this episode, Ivan Balabanov interviews Veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and dog trainer, Dr. Ian Dunbar. Dr. Dunbar received his veterinary degree and a Special Honors degree in Physiology & Biochemistry from the Royal Veterinary College (London University) plus a doctorate in animal behavior from the Psychology Department at UC Berkeley, where he researched the development of social hierarchies and aggression in domestic dogs.He has authored numerous books about puppy/dog behavior and created the SIRIUS® Puppy Training video.In 1982, Dr. Dunbar designed and taught the world's very first off-leash puppy socialization and training classes -- SIRIUS® Puppy Training. Subsequently, he created and developed the San Francisco SPCA's Animal Behavior Department, the American Kennel Club's Gazette "Behavior" column, which he wrote for seven years, and the K9 GAMES®, which were first held in San Francisco in 1993 and continue as annual events in Japan and France. He hosted the popular UK television series Dogs With Dunbar for five seasons and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including the Today Show (US) and Dash Village (Japan).You can find more information about Dr. Ian Dunbar here:The Dunbar AcademySirius PupHere are some links to some of Dr. Dunbar's books:Dr. Dunbar's Good Little Dog BookBefore and After Getting Your PuppyHow to Teach a New Dog Old TricksIvan Balabanov is a 2-time World Champion dog trainer, Ot Vitosha Malinois breeder, trainer of Premier Protection Dogs and founder of the revolutionary Training Without Conflict™ dog training system.For more information about Ivan Balabanov and information on how to train your dog using the Training Without Conflict™ system, check out: www.trainingwithoutconflict.comwww.malinois.comwww.premierprotectiondogs.comPlease like, comment, and share with your dog friends!

In this episode, Ivan interviews Clive D.L. Wynne, the founding director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University. They discuss how scientists and dog trainers need to collaborate for the betterment of the future of dog training. Clive D.L. Wynne Born in England, Clive Wynne studied at University College London receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in 1983 and received his Ph. D. from the University of Edinburgh in 1986. He has served on the faculty of the University of Western Australia, and the University of Florida, before arriving at Arizona State University in 2013.He is the founding director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University. Previously, he was founding director of the Canine Cognition and Behavior Laboratory at the University of Florida, the first lab of its kind in the United States. He has written several books such as: The Mental Lives of Animals (2002) https://amzn.to/338KdGKDo Animals Think? (2004) https://amzn.to/370lyVJAnimal Cognition: Evolution, Behavior, and Cognition (2013) https://amzn.to/395L0vNand his most recent work,Dog Is Love: How and Why Your Dog Loves You (2020) https://amzn.to/2UNV2t0His broad interest is in comparative psychology understood to include the evolution, development and progress of the behavior of individuals and groups of nonhuman animals. The behaviors Wynne is interested in range from simple conditioning to complex cognitions.His approach is behaviorist in his emphasis on parsimonious explanations, cognitive in his interest in rich behaviors, and ethological in his concern to see behavior as a tool in animals’ adaptation to their environments. The specific focus of ongoing research is the behavior of dogs and their wild relatives. In this domain Wynne's group studies the ability of pet dogs to react adaptively to the behaviors of the people they live with; the deployment of applied behavior analytic techniques to the treatment of problem behaviors in dogs; the behaviors of shelter dogs that influence their chances of adoption into human homes, as well as the welfare of shelter dogs; improved methods for training sniffer dogs; the development of test banks for studying cognitive aging in pet dogs; humans as social enrichment for captive canids; among others. Wynne has lived and worked in Germany and Australia as well as the United States and gives frequent talks to audiences around the world. The author of several academic books and of more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles that count among the most highly cited studies on dog psychology, he has also published pieces in Psychology Today, New Scientist, and the New York Times, and has appeared in several television documentaries about dog science on National Geographic Explorer, PBS, and the BBC. He currently lives in Tempe, Arizona.Ivan Balabanov is a 2-time World Champion dog trainer, Ot Vitosha Malinois breeder, trainer of Premier Protection Dogs and founder of the revolutionary Training Without Conflict™ dog training system.For more information about Ivan Balabanov and information on how to train your dog using the Training Without Conflict™ system, check out: www.trainingwithoutconflict.comwww.malinois.comwww.premierprotectiondogs.comPlease

Mark Plonsky, a retired professor and K9 behavior consultant, dives into the nuances of dog training with Ivan Balabanov, a world champion dog trainer. They discuss the evolution of training methods, highlighting the importance of emotional factors and humane techniques. Plonsky shares fascinating insights from his innovative experiments, including training rats to play basketball. The conversation also tackles the ethical implications of various training methodologies, aiming for a balance that promotes dog welfare while improving communication.

John E.R. Staddon, a distinguished professor emeritus at Duke University, shares his insights on the intersection of behaviorism and dog training. He delves into the role of scientific principles versus traditional methods, emphasizing the complexities of individual learning. The discussion highlights misconceptions in science, the impact of funding biases on research, and critiques conventional training practices regarding dog behavior. Staddon advocates for a more balanced approach, urging trainers to consider the emotional experiences of dogs in their methods.