The Canine Paradigm

The Canine Paradigm


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Episode 324: Throwing cookies on the floor
December 24, 2024

Merry Christmas from The Canine Paradigm! In this festive episode, we kick things off with holiday cheer and well wishes for all our listeners celebrating Christmas. As part of the fun, Pat dives into

Episode 323: Who is the main character in your story?
December 15, 2024

In this episode, Who is the main character in your story? We dive into the complexities of dog training communities and the dynamics that arise within them. Recent verbal scuffles and heated discussi

Episode 322: Stop focusing on the spider
December 10, 2024

In this weeks episode of The Canine Paradigm, we explore some of the most common challenges faced by dog owners and trainers, including resource guarding, destructive chewing, aggression, and a genera

Episode 321: Pushing in and pulling out of behaviour
December 01, 2024

In this weeks episode of The Canine Paradigm, we delve into the fascinating interplay between negative reinforcement and positive reinforcement in dog training. The concept of pushing in and pulling

Episode 320: Personal accountability for you and your dog
November 24, 2024

In this episode , we continue last weeks conversation about the challenges faced by dog rescue groups. While the previous episode focused on the difficulties presented by gatekeepers and front-facing

Episode 319: The crazy gate keepers in dog rescue
November 17, 2024

In this weeks episode, we tackle some of the frustrating realities of the dog rescue world. We discuss how certain rescue groups create excessive red tape and barriers, making it incredibly difficult

Episode 318: What happens in America
November 08, 2024

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn Cooke shares his incredible experiences in America alongside his wife, Narelle Cooke. They attended the Feed Real Institute seminar, where leading experts

Episode 317: The speed of the dog comes from understanding
October 29, 2024

In the episode,Episode 317: The speed of the dog comes from understanding, we explore how understanding plays a critical role in improving a dogs response speed and reliability. Addressing questions

Episode 316: Are dogs better off now?
October 12, 2024

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we explore the intriguing question: Are dogs better off now compared to 30 years ago? With advancements in training methods, nutrition, and pet care, many would

Episode 315: Struggle cuddles with your dog
October 08, 2024

In this episode, we explore the concept of struggle cuddles with your dog and dive into how perspectives in dog training can change over time. We discuss activities or techniques that trainers may h