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Dog Talk with Nick Benger Dog Talk with Nick Benger
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4.6 • 40 Ratings
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Dog Talk is a podcast run by professional dog trainer Nick Benger in which he interviews pioneering dog behaviourists and trainers as well as other interesting people involved in the dog world in various ways.
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#110: Carrie-Anne Selwyn - Hoopers & Raising Dogs
In this podcast we discuss the dog sport Hoopers, and why it's growing in popularity quickly. We also discuss Carrie's process of raising dogs both big and small breeds.
Carrie-Anne Selwyn is the founder of Canine Hoopers World and also the host of the Canine Hoopers World podcast. She is also an international speaker on the subject of Hoopers.
Carrie's Website: https://www.caninehoopersworld.com/
Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger
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#109: Claire Brown - Competing at IGP Worlds & Lost Dog Tracking
In this podcast we discuss Claire's experience competing at the FCI IGP World Championships and she shares her stories from operating a lost dog tracking team (the dogs are trained to track lost dogs!).
Claire Brown is an IGP competitor and has competed at the FCI IGP World Championships representing team GB. She also operates a team of lost dog tracking dogs with which they conduct and operate searches for people's lost pets. Her work in lost dog tracking has been featured in Your Dog Magazine.
Claire's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NorthK9Training
Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northk9dogtraining/
Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger
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#108: Kat Serafina - Training Shepherds & Scent Detection
In this podcast we discuss training and raising Shepherd breeds, socialisation and scent detection plus a whole lot more.
Kat has a masters degree in Applied Animal Behaviour and is the owner of Canine Detection Solutions & K9 Behaviour Consultancy specialising in the use of dogs to detect invasive plants. She has also trained explosive, drug and conservation detection dogs. As well as for pet owners Kat has delivered workshops for police forces and other government agencies.
Kat's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/K9BehaviourConsultancy/
Kat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9_bc
Nick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nickbenger
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#107: Henriette Bohnstedt - 6-Time National IGP Champion
In this podcast we discuss Henriette's approach to IGP, German Shepherds and the sport here in the U.K.
Henriette Bohnstedt has won the IGP National Championships here in the UK six times. She's also judged at the WUSV 2021 IGP World Championships and is the Chairperson of the German Shepherd Dog League Working Branch.
GSDL Working Dog Branch here: https://gsdleagueworkingbranch.com/
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#106: Ron Watson - Dog Training Done Differently
In this podcast we discuss disc (frisbee) dog training, Ron's Play+ approach to dog training and the philosophy that inspired it.
Ron Watson is a highly respected disc dog competitor and dog trainer. He is the author of multiple books on dog training and he coaches dog sports online through his website Pawsitive Vybe.
Ron's Website: https://pvybe.com/
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#105: Chad Mackin - The Death of Positive vs Balanced Training
In this podcast we discuss the long standing Positive vs Balanced training feud within the community and how we move on from that. Plus, Chad shares some information on leash pressure training.
Chad Mackin is a fellow dog training podcaster and is well known for his insightful social media posts, as well as a former president of the IACP - International Association of Canine Professionals.
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Customer Reviews
One of the best in the business
Amazing podcast brought to you by one of the best dog trainers out there. Keep it up Nick!
Breath of fresh air
I recently started listening and found your format refreshing and humble. I especially enjoyed your conversation with Patricia McConnell. Keep up the fantastic work!
To infrequent
Good content. To infrequent. Especially since the episodes are so short...