The Canine Paradigm

The Canine Paradigm


Latest Episodes

Episode 334: You made me a better trainer
April 05, 2025

This weeks episode of The Canine Paradigm is one of the hardest weve ever had to record. Episode 334: You Made Me a Better Trainer is a deeply personal tribute to Randy, who recently passed away.

Episode 333: The dog trainers triangle of control
March 20, 2025

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat introduce a structured concept that Pat has been refiningthe Dog Trainer's Triangle of Control. This model focuses on controlling three essential

Episode 332: Chiropractic and acupuncture for dogs
March 12, 2025

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we sit down with Neil Barnsley from Animal Holistic Therapies, a practitioner whose expertise in chiropractic and acupuncture for dogs has changed countless liv

Episode 331: How dog training can be improved through fitness
March 03, 2025

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we welcome our first guest of 2025, Gavin Crown, one of the few individuals in the world certified to teach CrossFit. As an expert in structured training, Gavin

Episode 330: Their truth may not be the truth
February 17, 2025

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Their truth may not be the truth, we take a deep dive into the complexities of communication, frustration, and conflict. Misunderstandings and disagreements are

Episode 329: Kicking the can further down the road
February 09, 2025

In this follow-up episode of The Canine Paradigm, we continue last weeks discussion on PETAs stance on dog ownership. This time, we take a closer look at past comments allegedly made by Ingrid Newki

Episode 328: It’s cruel to crate train a dog
January 27, 2025

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we address the controversial allegation by PETA that crate training is neglectful, therefore cruel to dogs. This bold claim has stirred debate within the dog tr

Episode 327: Revisiting shaping and free shaping in dogs
January 17, 2025

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we revisit one of our favourite topics: shaping behaviours. As a fundamental part of learning and training, shaping plays a crucial role in helping dogs underst

Episode 326: Thoughts on what constitutes a tough dog
January 06, 2025

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat delve into the intriguing question: What makes a tough dog? Glenn reflects on his earlier years in the dog training world, where inexperience led

Episode 325: The importance of time and hermetic principles
January 01, 2025

The importance of time and Hermetic principles. Glenn and Pat delve into two interconnected yet unique topics: the value of time and the application of Hermetic principles. Glenn highlights the cri