The Canine Paradigm
Latest Episodes
Episode 299: What’s more dangerous than ignorance?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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