42 episodes

Welcome to ”Unleashed & Unhinged”, the ultimate podcast for dog lovers and enthusiasts! I’m Ian Shivers, a passionate behaviour consultant, mentor to fellow dog professionals, podcaster, and self-confessed animal geek.

Based in Sydney, I’m the founder of Bondi Behaviourist, a leading dog training company serving the entire city. I also fo-founded Canine C.A.R.E.givers, an innovative online platform where the human end of the leash can access valuable training and behaviour resources. On top of that, I’m proud to have co-founded Mutley, an inclusive platform and community dedicated to supporting the fantastic professionals in our industry.

And if that weren’t enough, I’ve decided to dive into the podcasting world with this show. Each episode, I’ll delve deep into a fascinating dog-related topic and explore it thoroughly.

So, if you’re as crazy about dogs as I am, tune in to ”Unleashed & Unhinged”, I hope you enjoy the journey!

Unleashed & Unhinged Ian Shivers

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

Welcome to ”Unleashed & Unhinged”, the ultimate podcast for dog lovers and enthusiasts! I’m Ian Shivers, a passionate behaviour consultant, mentor to fellow dog professionals, podcaster, and self-confessed animal geek.

Based in Sydney, I’m the founder of Bondi Behaviourist, a leading dog training company serving the entire city. I also fo-founded Canine C.A.R.E.givers, an innovative online platform where the human end of the leash can access valuable training and behaviour resources. On top of that, I’m proud to have co-founded Mutley, an inclusive platform and community dedicated to supporting the fantastic professionals in our industry.

And if that weren’t enough, I’ve decided to dive into the podcasting world with this show. Each episode, I’ll delve deep into a fascinating dog-related topic and explore it thoroughly.

So, if you’re as crazy about dogs as I am, tune in to ”Unleashed & Unhinged”, I hope you enjoy the journey!

    Epidose 42: Anthony De Marinis - How Predictability and Clarity Help Our Dogs

    Epidose 42: Anthony De Marinis - How Predictability and Clarity Help Our Dogs

    Anthony De Marinis is a certified professional trainer (CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant- IAABC, Accredited Dog Trainer- IAABC, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer and one of the nicest guys in our awesome industry.
    I have loved watching Anthony's social media and learning from him online through various webinars over the past couple of years, not to mention listened to his awesome podcast The Canine Classroom - go check it out!
    He's a very well rounded trainer with an awesome take on all things training and thing that I love about watching him work is how clear he makes things for his dogs.
    In this episode we dive into this as well as many other topics because trying to keep us on one subject was never going to happen.
    As always, have a listen and let us know what you think.
    If you'd like to learn more about Anthony, the show or any of our own platforms then follow the links below:
    Follow Anthony on Facebook
    Follow Anthony on Instagram
    Go to Anthony's Website
    Unhinged & Unleashed homepage
    bondibehaviourist.com
    caninecaregivers.com.au
    mutleypro.com

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Episode 41: Canine Caregivers - Dr Emily Lucas Of The Whole Hound - Why Would We Choose Medication Over Punishment?

    Episode 41: Canine Caregivers - Dr Emily Lucas Of The Whole Hound - Why Would We Choose Medication Over Punishment?

    Dr Emily Lucas owns and operates The Whole Hound, a unique service in Sydney because she is both a vet and a trainer. 
    Emily is someone that I feel lucky to consider a colleague in this industry, her wealth of knowledge on dogs, dog training and medicine is astounding.
    In this episode we talk about behaviour medication. An often controversial topic that we thought we'd make even spicier by asking the question "Why Would We Resort to Medication Before Resorting to Punsihment to Change Behaviour?"
    I'll leave that teaser there because this is a topic full of nuance and something we all care deeply about. It was a pleasure to have Emily on the show so jump in, have a listen and give us a like and follow while you're at it.
    To learn more about Dr Emily Lucas, her work and the show itself, follow the links to the resources below.
    Follow The.whole.hound on Instagram
    The Whole Hound
    unleashedandunhinged.podbean.com/
    bondibehaviourist.com
    caninecaregivers.com.au
    mutleypro.com

    • 35 min
    Episode 40: Canine Caregivers - Reactivity Week

    Episode 40: Canine Caregivers - Reactivity Week

    Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode.
    In this episode we discuss "Reactivity Week".
    The joys of pre-recording an episode and it getting released no where near the actual week we probably should have released it... but that doesn't take away from the fact that this is an important topic and what we covered in this episode can support so many people that hear it.
    Reactivity is one of these things that is all too common in our dogs in this modern world. So we wanted to unpack it. What is it? How to approach it? What causes it and all that fun stuff.
    Dive into the episode and let us know what you think
    If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide courses and webinars on how to live a healthy and happy life with your dog, visit caninecaregivers.com.au because we've got a ton of resources available.
    Don't forget to follow the show and leave a review if you're feeling generous.

    • 26 min
    Episode 39: Mike Purcell - When Two Dog Trainers Are About to Have Children - What Do We Do?

    Episode 39: Mike Purcell - When Two Dog Trainers Are About to Have Children - What Do We Do?

    Mike Purcell is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer(CPDT-KSA) and a proud U.S. Veteran, his team is driven by an unwavering passion for dogs and an unyielding commitment to their well-being.
    Mike is a family man and at the time of recording this, we were both had children on the way so we thought it was a great opportunity to talk all things kids and dogs. 
    We talked about the preparation that we have been doing and what to expect in the weeks and months ahead.
    I've really enjoyed getting to know Mike over the past few months and we've got many more projects in the pipeline together. So keep your eyes peeled and make sure you have a listen to this awesome episode.
    As always, I loved this episode and getting to meet Hannah was a highlight of my year, so jump in, have a listen and give us a like and follow while you're at it.
    To learn more about his work and the show itself, follow the links to the resources below.
    Follow Mike on Instagram
    All Canines LLC
    The Unleashed & Unhinged Podcast Site
    bondibehaviourist.com
    caninecaregivers.com.au
    mutleypro.com

    • 1 hr 49 min
    Episode 38: Canine Caregivers - The Bridge Of Trust

    Episode 38: Canine Caregivers - The Bridge Of Trust

    Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode.
    In this episode we discuss "The Bridge of Trust".
    The bridge of trust is a concept that Dominque talks a lot about with her clients. It is what strengthens the bond and communication between both ends of the leash and ultimately is at the core of the relationship.
    Trust is earned and listening to Dom break this down is a great insight into how important it is as well as some classic do's and don't when it comes to building trust.
    If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide courses and webinars on how to live a healthy and happy life with your dog, visit caninecaregivers.com.au because we've got a ton of resources available.
    Don't forget to follow the show and leave a review if you're feeling generous.

    • 33 min
    Episode 37: Hannah Branigan - Positive Reinforcement And Obedience

    Episode 37: Hannah Branigan - Positive Reinforcement And Obedience

    Hannah Branigan is someone that I have personally learned a lot from. I have listed to every single episode of her awesome podcast "Drinking From the Toilet" which is a fascinating deep dive into the use of postive reinforcement in a variety of contexts. It's also a really cool show because over time, you really feel like you're getting to know Hannah which in my opinion, everyone is better off for doing so.
    Hannah is fascinated by behavior and learning, and passionate about bringing innovative, science-based solutions to the dog/human learning space. Hannah has a background in both human sports and biology. Now she applies that knowledge and experience to the world of animal training and canine competitive sports.
    Hannah not only trains people and professionals she also enjoys competing in a variety of sports, and has titled her dogs in Obedience, Agility, Conformation, IPO (Schutzhund), and Rally. Her competition obedience DVDs, Obedience FUNdamentals and Beyond FUNdamentals, have received rave reviews from trainers all over the world, and her students have earned advanced titles and in multiple countries.
    While primarily interested in the training process, she finds the high scores, prestigious awards, and national rankings she has earned to be very reinforcing. Hannah is the host of the popular dog training podcast, Drinking from the Toilet, which focuses on the (often inconvenient) intersection between positive reinforcement philosophy and reality.
    As always, I loved this episode and getting to meet Hannah was a highlight of my year, so jump in, have a listen and give us a like and follow while you're at it.
    To learn more about her work and the show itself, follow the links to the resources below.
    Follow Hannah_branigan on Instagram
    Hannah Branigan – Wonderpups Training | Dog Training Classes and Seminars
    unleashedandunhinged.podbean.com/
    bondibehaviourist.com
    caninecaregivers.com.au
    mutleypro.com

    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

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5 Ratings

TreaCatherine ,

Love this podcast! Highly recommend if you love dogs!

Such a helpful and educational podcast. I have learnt so much about how i can better understand my reactive dog. So many excellent alternatives to traditional and heavy handed dog training techniques ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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