Ep195 - What is ”good” obedience? (How long does it take?)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep78 - Shelter Dogs: Unseen Variables in Their Training: This week Panos and Luke answer and discuss questions from Saharai, who works at Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre, in California, USA. The shelter receives all dogs of any calibre. There are many variables making that job... by Life With Your Dog

71 min listen

Ep24 - What Dogs Have Taught Me (Four-Legged Therapists For People!): Taking a break from our usual Q&A episode, this week Panos sits down by himself to mull over what dogs have taught him in his many years of working alongside these majestic creatures. In these uncertain times that bring increased anxiety, dogs have the a... by Life With Your Dog

16 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

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

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

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

Ep23 - When & Why To Use Punishment: This episode comes to you from Coronavirus quarantine! Luke has been unwell so we took precautions and recorded this remotely over the internet. "Punishment" can be a highly controversial topic within the dog training industry. There can be serious animo... by Life With Your Dog

48 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

Ep33 - Interviewing Scott McGuinness of Canine Connect: This week we were lucky enough to speak with Scott McGuinness of Canine Connect in Adelaide. Scott is one of South Australia's premier canine trainers and behaviour specialists. His passion centres around building confidence in his clients to get out and... by Life With Your Dog

107 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

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

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

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

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

Ep41 - Dog Stealing Food - How Do I Stop This? [Q&A]: Today's question comes from zazenhub on Instagram, who's asking for ways to stop their dog begging and stealing food at dinner time. Panos addresses the 3 D's of a durational command ("Bed") as well as the power of good management. Most unwanted behaviou... by Life With Your Dog

11 min listen

Ep34 - The Power of Dogs to Save Lives (Panos' Appearance on "Our Human Condition" Podcast): If you've listened to Episode 1 (Introducing Panos & Luke) you'll know Panos was originally a guest on Luke's old (no longer active) podcast, Our Human Condition. This podcast was recorded in June 2019. That is how Panos and Luke met! Panos tells the sto... by Life With Your Dog

89 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

Ep58 - Encouraging Partners to Have Better Relationships With Their Dog [Q&A]: This week, Panos answers a question from Amanda: "How do I encourage my husband to build a better relationship with our dog? Our dog is difficult to walk as he's reactive to other dogs and needs to be carefully managed. This is not what we wanted when we... by Life With Your Dog

15 min listen

Ep29 - Responsibility (Our "Ability to Respond"): Responsibility as a dog owner refers to short-medium-long term commitments & obligations when living with your dog. Make time for training & exercise. Source out an appropriate diet. This isn't only for our dogs' survival - it is for them to thrive. Secu... by Life With Your Dog

45 min listen

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Ep195 - What is ”good” obedience? (How long does it take?)

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