The Canine Paradigm

The Canine Paradigm


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Episode 229: Be a monster
August 05, 2022

Be a monster, an absolute monster and the learn how to control it. It's a phrase from uncle Jordy P that we have a little back and forth over. Naturally there's interpretations and concerns about w

Episode 228: My partner is not a dog person
July 24, 2022

My partner is not a dog person, is almost blasphemy in the industry of dog trainers, yet it's not that abnormal. For many of us, the other person in our lives is just not into the obsessive side of d

Episode 227: The most dangerous advice part 2
July 11, 2022

The most dangerous advice part 2 is naturally a follow on conversation from our last episode. In this latest addition, Glenn reveals to Pat something from his past experience and some of the advice

Episode 226: The most dangerous advice part 1
July 03, 2022

The most dangerous advice part 1 is focusing on something that really annoys Pat and he wants you all to know about it. You will get access to great advice in your lifetime, however, some can be v

Episode 225: The narrow scope between -R and -P
June 23, 2022

The narrow scope between -R and -P was a fun conversation between both of us even though it's a largely and technically debated subject. The reason we consider it a narrow scope is due to it being

Episode 224: Temperament testing puppies vs adult dogs
June 13, 2022

Temperament testing puppies vs adult dogs is a regular question many trainers are asked. Especially if they are to be considered for working dogs in roles that will needs some planning. The benefi

Episode 223: The stick pushes you to the carrot
June 06, 2022

The stick pushes you to the carrot came from a question Minke Van Den Bergh asked in our enormous list of listener questions. It's a question we have looked into before from a different perspective b

Episode 222: Setting a dangerous precedent
May 23, 2022

Setting a dangerous precedent is focussing on how a state Government decided it would announce the banning of certain training tools. The concern here once again, is the complete lack of industry c

Episode 221: Is your opinion interesting?
May 18, 2022

Is your opinion interesting? Or do you just chime in to be a part of the conversation? It has been said that, 'opinions are like ass holes because everyone has one'. It's also been stated, 'you're

Episode 220: The minimum standard of a dog trainer
May 04, 2022

The minimum standard of a dog trainer is a talking point we had with our friend, Jo Rosie Heffenden. The topic around being a trainer and standards gets brought up a lot in conversations. The reas