The Canine Paradigm

The Canine Paradigm


Latest Episodes

Episode 134: Following up with being bitten
July 04, 2020

Following up on being bitten takes off from episode 132 where we initially spoke about the subject. Because we had so many people reaching out that had also been bitten, we decided it would be a good idea to follow up.

Episode 133: Social Nuances
June 27, 2020

Social nuances is described as a subtle or slight degree in difference. On the Canine Paradigm, the word nuances is often raised when we discuss training styles. however, it extends beyond just our interest of dogs and training.

Episode 132: Coping with being bitten
June 20, 2020

Coping with being bitten is quite an undertaking as it can really change your perspective. It really can be something difficult to comprehend as it feels so personal. Being bitten can and does change your relationship with your dog as it can leave...

Episode 131: Ford and Bradshaw making scents
June 12, 2020

Scent detection is an art form in dog training that is best described as a methodology with many nuances. Two very well respected trainers who are well known for their work in scent training join us for this episode.

Episode 130: Sami Jo Menning
June 06, 2020

Sami Jo Menning has been learning to hunt with her father when she was a young girl. Now she has taken the next steps with her passion of hunting with dogs to teach other young ladies. Seeing that it was a difficult sport/ hobby to get into,

Episode 129: Interviewing a new trainer
May 30, 2020

Interviewing a new trainer should be a process that all new and existing dog owners strongly consider. We say this because a lot of time, people end up with the wrong trainer for a range of different reasons.

Episode 128: Jason Firmin
May 16, 2020

Jason Firmin is a name that has been attached to The canine Paradigm since our humble beginnings. In some ways, he's the third musketeer, apart from Birdy. Firmin may sound like a gruff, grumpy old bastard,

Episode 127: The role of the master coach
May 08, 2020

The role of the master coach ultimately is to empower the student to learn everything they can. It's teaching a person to be empowered, not creating a dependant. In last weeks episode we spoke about dependencies.

Episode 126: Diminishing return
May 01, 2020

Diminishing return is an episode that focus's around a point of obsession. That area is based around people who too much of something, which throws their life plan out of balance. For example, think of a student who studies for a job.

Episode 125: Peggy’s Promise
April 24, 2020

Peggy's promise is a pet rescue charity organisation located on the central coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is mainly run by three ladies, Sharon, Eleni and Megan with a score of wonderful volunteers.