The Canine Paradigm

The Canine Paradigm


Latest Episodes

Episode 303: Big cats to dog training
June 22, 2024

we were thrilled to welcome Caisey Cainan, a friend of the show and one of the worlds most renowned big cat trainers. Caiseys journey into the fascinating world of big cats began in his childhood wh

Episode 302: American dog training bonanza
June 18, 2024

The past couple of weeks in Sydney have been nothing short of amazing. We were thrilled to welcome our American family, Shawn and Janet Edwards, along with their colleagues Zack Burke and Travis Lloyd

Episode 301: How to run a positive punishment seminar
June 09, 2024

In this episode of our podcast, we tackle the often misunderstood topic of punishment in dog training. There's been a lot of misinformation circulating, including the outrageous claim that balanced tr

Episode 300: The dog trainers guide to time travel
May 31, 2024

We are thrilled to celebrate our 300th episode, joined by many special individuals from our greater canine community. We posed a unique question to our guests: If you could travel through time to any

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

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