The Canine Paradigm

The Canine Paradigm


Latest Episodes

Episode 299: What’s more dangerous than ignorance?
May 17, 2024

In our latest podcast episode, we tackle a critical topic: the peril of false knowledge. While ignorance poses risks, misinformation masquerading as truth can be far more dangerous. Recently, a com

Episode 298: Fatiguing or warming up the dog
May 07, 2024

In our latest podcast episode, we eagerly addressed key questions from our listeners about training dogs, particularly focusing on the importance of 'warming' when transitioning from indoor to outdoor

Episode 297: Suppression, guessing and perception in dog training
May 01, 2024

We delved into the fascinating world of dog training, focusing on the suppression of behaviours, the concept of dogs "guessing" behaviours, and the powerful dynamics of perception between teacher and

Episode 296: Dogs in the house and remote trainers
April 21, 2024

In our newest podcast episode, we explore the integration of working dogs into households and address the misleading advice suggesting that these dogs disrupt home dynamics. Despite these myths, worki

Episode 295: Reward placement and the importance of play
April 10, 2024

In our latest podcast episode, we dove into the fascinating world of canine behaviour, focusing on the concept of 'play' and its multifaceted role in the lives of our dog. Addressing two insightful li

Episode 294: Why Handlers And Dog Trainers Switch Drives
April 01, 2024

In the latest episode, we delve into the fascinating world of dog training, emphasising the pivotal role of understanding and harnessing different drives. Training dogs, whether for sporting events, p

Episode 293: how to destroy a small family business
March 18, 2024

In our recent podcast, we explored the challenging situation encountered by LickiMat, a small, pet-friendly business, embroiled in a digital controversy. This enterprise, renowned for its pet care in

Episode 292: A trained dog versus a dog in training
March 10, 2024

In an engaging segment of our podcast, Pat and Glenn delved into a thought-provoking topic prompted by a simple yet profound question from Pat's son, Rip. Rip had observed Remi, their family dog, bei

Episode 291: Being involved in the conversation
February 28, 2024

In the ever-evolving realm of dog training, the significance of a Training Director is magnified by their ability to foster meaningful conversations. These dialogues are not just exchanges of words bu

Episode 290: Turds always find their way to the sewer
February 16, 2024

In our latest podcast episode, an off-the-cuff remark during the closing segment sparked an unexpected yet profound discussion. The phrase, casually mentioned, was not the main focus of our conversati