Ep12 - Why Do We Have Dogs In Our Lives? (Some Food For Thought)

Ep1 - Introducing Panos & Luke: In our first episode of Life With Your Dog, we take the time and opportunity to introduce ourselves. Panos is the owner of Nooch's Pooches, based in Sydney. He has been specialising in dog behaviour and training for over 10 years. Panos talks about what ... by Life With Your Dog

88 min listen

Persistent Barking - How To Stop It? [Q&A]: Our question this week comes from Matt who asks about how to deal with constant unwanted barking from his 8-month old German Shepherd puppy. Panos goes through some different strategies including how to approach this from a more proactive, versus REACTIV... by Life With Your Dog

25 min listen

Can Dogs Be "Certified" To Walk Without a Leash? [Q&A]: Today's question comes from Nicholas, who is wondering if it is possible to legally walk his dog off-leash, or to have it certified for doing so. Panos answers by talking about the dangers of dogs being off leash in public, why there is no certification ... by Life With Your Dog

11 min listen

Which Dog Leashes Does Panos Recommend (And Not Recommend)? [Q&A]: This is our first Q&A episode, which we will be releasing intermittently between the longer ones. If you have any questions please submit them via our Facebook, Instagram, or at www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com. Here Panos discusses which leashes he does ... by Life With Your Dog

13 min listen

Ep3 [Puppies 101] Why The First 16 Weeks Will Define Your Dog’s Life: This week we tackle the 3 most important elements to focus on for your puppy's early development. You'll learn: Why early exposure and appropriate socialisation are crucial. Teach your puppy HOW to learn. Tips to set you and your pup up for success aroun... by Life With Your Dog

48 min listen

Toilet Training 101 (Puppies, And Rescue Dogs) [Q&A]: Toilet training is a common problem that new dog owners face; especially those of puppies and rescue dogs. On this Q&A episode, Panos discusses some basic guidelines for how to manage and train for toilet training. Thank you for listening, and please enj... by Life With Your Dog

24 min listen

Tips For Looking After a Friend's Dog During The Christmas Holidays [Q&A]: It's that time of the year for family getaways, and if your dog can't join in, a friend may have volunteered to look after the pooch. Things to consider before taking on the responsibility are: Making sure the dog gets along with the other dogs it's star... by Life With Your Dog

17 min listen

Ep17 - For Dog Trainers (Self-Care, And Developing Yourself Beyond Work): This episode was designed for current and aspiring dog trainers out there. Some of Panos' favourite methods for staying fresh with your learning, and ensuring you're taking care of yourself! There are lessons in here applicable for all listeners. Please ... by Life With Your Dog

54 min listen

Ep4 - What Is "Marker Training"? (Why It’s The Foundation Of All Dog Training): *The best way to positively reinforce a dog's behaviour is by using marker training. That is, the use of a word or a mechanical clicker to condition behaviours as part of your training tools. *In this episode we unpack the some of the theory, and its u... by Life With Your Dog

48 min listen

Ep7 - To Dog Park, Or Not To Dog Park? (That Is The Question!): Dog parks seem to attract a lot of dog owners for the simple reason that most dogs have a really fun time playing with other dogs. Even though this is true, there are many issues that are created at dog parks. The dog park could potentially be a dangerou... by Life With Your Dog

43 min listen

Ep9 - Babies, Kids & Dogs (The Best Strategies For Managing Them Together): When bringing your new baby home and sharing your space with your dogs, this can bring on questions, concerns and maybe a little anxiety for how it will all go in this new phase of life. In this episode, Panos, with his years of experience - along with h... by Life With Your Dog

52 min listen

Licking & Eating Off The Ground During Walks - How To Stop It? [Q&A]: This week we had a question from a listener in Lebanon, a gentleman named Sevag, who asked about stopping his dog from licking the ground and/or sniffing other animals' droppings during his walks. Panos goes through several concepts around this topic and... by Life With Your Dog

23 min listen

What's The Best Way To Introduce Two Dogs To Each Other For The First Time? [Q&A]: In this Q&A, Panos answers a client's question regarding how to go about introducing two dogs for the first time. Please enjoy!Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in ... by Life With Your Dog

8 min listen

Ep22 - (CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL) What To Do With Your Dog During These Times? [Q&A]: In these times of uncertainty and anxiety, some are forced into lockdown, some are home for self isolation quarantine & others are having to work from home. What does this mean for our dogs? Panos talks about opportunities for training, exercise and no... by Life With Your Dog

16 min listen

Ep6 - The Importance Of Structured Walking For Your Dog (Why 20-20-20 Is A Crucial Number To Remember): One of the most important tools you have in managing and training your dog is the walk. We discuss why a structured walk of rules and boundaries - along with play and engagement training - is important. Panos explains how he walks his own dogs and what h... by Life With Your Dog

52 min listen

Ep15 - Three Of The MOST Important Commands Your Dog Should Know: When training your dog there are a huge number of commands that you could eventually teach to them. Some are more about safety, and then others are more about "tricks" or showing off the animal's skills. However few commands are as important as the three... by Life With Your Dog

51 min listen

Raw Feeding, Harnesses vs Collars, And Balanced Training vs Positive Only Training [Q&A]: A message came in this week from listener Andre, who had 3 different questions. Panos takes the time to answer these 3 questions in a nutshell. These all can be elaborated in much more detail, which we will do over the course of future episodes. For any ... by Life With Your Dog

21 min listen

Ep19 - Living With a Fearful Dog: Hot on the heels of one of our MOST POPULAR episodes on REACTIVE dogs (ep08), this week we look at strategies for dealing with FEARFUL dogs. Panos goes through some personal experiences he's had in his almost 10 years as a trainer, and specific strategie... by Life With Your Dog

49 min listen

Ep12 - Why Do We Have Dogs In Our Lives? (Some Food For Thought): This week we sit down to meditate on the various roles that dogs have in our lives. Exactly why do we want to keep these amazing creatures around? The answer may vary for different people. This is an important question to ask yourself... "Why do I have a... by Life With Your Dog

39 min listen

Ep20 - Why Is It Important Not To "Feel Sorry" For A Dog When Adopting or Buying Them? [Q&A]: This week's question comes from Nick. He's asking a question relevant to a lot of people who adopt or buy dogs simply because they "feel bad" for them. Panos dives deep into what are the motivations and mistakes people can make, how to think clearly abou... by Life With Your Dog

15 min listen

Ep21 - "Play" With Our Dogs (Benefits Of, And Different Styles Of Play): This week we discuss the benefits of play, and different styles of play with dogs.A game of tug or fetch can be used to reward behaviours in your training. It becomes a relationship-building exercise to help strengthen your bond.Play also provides the op... by Life With Your Dog

35 min listen

How Do I Stop My Dog Jumping Up On People? [Q&A]: Dogs jumping up for attention is a common issues many dog owners have with their dogs. The question is, how do we stop our dogs from jumping on either their owner or other people? Panos explains a few ideas and techniques to help with this issue. ... by Life With Your Dog

16 min listen

Ep30 - Dog Barking At TV - How Do I Stop This? [Q&A]: Dogs barking at the TV can be a fairly common problem. Interestingly, it is more prevalent with modern TVs as the old-style TVs (before LCDs) were very hard for dogs to actually see the TV picture. Panos goes through how to use COUNTER-CONDITIONING and D... by Life With Your Dog

10 min listen

Ep10 - Adopt vs. Shop (It's Not a Black & White Issue): In this week's episode Panos and Luke discuss the differences between "adopting" or "rescuing" a dog (the quotation marks are there for a reason), and purchasing a puppy from a breeder. There is no better or worse decision, it is more about weighing up t... by Life With Your Dog

52 min listen

Ep28 - Leadership Styles: How Can You Be a Good Leader For Your Dog? [Q&A]: In this episode Panos covers the two types of leadership. One is more direct & authoritative. The other is more about being engaged & a team player with your dog. Panos also explains when to use each style of leadership, as all situations require differe... by Life With Your Dog

13 min listen

Ep13 - Phases of Training & Schedules of Reinforcement (What Are They?): This episode is focused on defining reinforcement, and the different schedules of reinforcement (how to reward to get the best results in training your dog). Panos also explains the different phases of training, which refers to what level of understandin... by Life With Your Dog

49 min listen

Ep11 [Puppies 101] Bringing Your Puppy Home For The First Time: Bringing your puppy home for the first time can be a very exciting time! Being prepared makes things much easier and will set you and your puppy up for success. Panos & Luke discuss: Setting up an exercise pen & crate Dealing with separation distress Pup... by Life With Your Dog

45 min listen

Ep8 - How To Deal With Reactivity In Dogs (And How It Differs From Aggression): Dogs that are over-excited, fearful, aggressive, or lack impulse control can show reactive behaviour on the end of the lead. In this episode we unpack some ways to help deal with this undesirable behaviour, and hopefully give you a few things that can be... by Life With Your Dog

55 min listen

Ep27 - Situational Awareness for Dog Training (How & Why to Pay Attention to Your Environment): When walking a dog that is reactive to other dogs & people (or even when walking a puppy) we must have a level of awareness of what's in the environment around us. Be a few steps ahead of your dog so that you can prepare your training technique, avoid a ... by Life With Your Dog

31 min listen

Ep16 - At What Age Does Training Become Ineffective For Older Dogs? [Q&A]: We've all heard this saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. It's often used in reference to people not wanting to, or not feeling able to, learn new things in life. So how true is it in reference to dogs? Panos goes through this question with so... by Life With Your Dog

9 min listen

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Ep12 - Why Do We Have Dogs In Our Lives? (Some Food For Thought)

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