In this podcast we discuss the constructional aggression treatment (CAT) approach to resolving dog aggression. 

Kellie is the author of Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly: Using Constructional Aggression Treatment to Rehabilitate Aggressive and Reactive Dogs. She holds degrees in Behavior Analysis and conducted research on dog aggression at the University of North Texas. 

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#83: Kellie Snider - Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT)

In this podcast we discuss raw feeding. Whether there is merit to having "calming" diets? Is Coconut Oil good for dogs? Why is raw better than cooked? And much more. 

Rowan is the Chief Nutritional Officer at Bella and Duke dog food. He also hosts the Bella and Duke podcast. 

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#82: Rowan Sanderson - Raw Feeding

In this podcast we discuss Louise's work training dogs for conservation projects such as finding hedgehogs, bats and newts. We also spoke about other detection dog work and how to get into the industry. 

Louise is the founder of Conservation K9 Consultancy and has over 16 years of experience training detection dogs for a variety of roles. 

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#81: Louise Wilson - Conservation K9s

In this podcast we discuss our experiences working on Amazon Prime Video's The Pack and Nicole shares her knowledge on training dogs for television and advertising. 

Nicole is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and co-author of Working Like a Dog. Her expertise as a trainer has led to many media appearances including working on Amazon Prime Video's The Pack 

Ask Nick a question: www.speakpipe.com/nickbenger

#80: Nicole Ellis - The Pack & Dogs in Media

In this podcast we discuss how to raise children and dogs and how to resolve problems when they do occur. 

Michelle Stern is a certified professional dog trainer and founder of Pooch Parenting. She hosts the Pooch Parenting Podcast and specialises in helping families succeed with both their dogs and their children.

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#79: Michelle Stern - Parenting Dogs & Children

In this podcast we spoke about how to run a successful dog business including some common mistakes people make and what you can do to avoid them. 

Veronica is the former Director of Behavior & Training for the San Francisco SPCA. She has been helping dog professionals create their dream businesses through dogbiz since 2003.

Veronica is the co-founder of DogBiz. She is the author of How to Run a Dog Business and The Business of Dog Walking, the co-author of Minding Your Dog Business, and writes for multiple industry journals, including regular business columns in PPG’s Barks from the Guild and APDT’s Chronicle of the Dog. She is a sought-after speaker at conferences and dog training schools all over the world.

Find Veronica's Thrive membership at: https://dogbizsuccess.com/thrive/

#78: Veronica Boutelle - Dog Business Success

In this podcast I answered Cristin from California's question about how to help her dog that is fearful and acts aggressively towards people that come to the house. 

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#77 - Aggression Towards House Guests

In this podcast we spoke about Malena's new book Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices. We found out what has changed in the world of separation anxiety training over the last six years and what you should and shouldn't do when working with dogs with separation anxiety. 

Malena DeMartini is the author of Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices and has focused exclusively on separation anxiety since 2001. She's an international speaker and runs a certification program for trainers looking to improve their ability to take on separation anxiety cases.

When purchasing Malena's programs be sure to use the code 'NICKB' for a discount.

#76: Malena DeMartini - Separation Anxiety in Dogs

In this podcast I answered Kevin from Bournemouth's question on how to stop your dog from resource guarding. We discussed strategies to prevent, stop and manage resource guarding behaviour in dogs. 

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#75 - How to Stop Resource Guarding

In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, Carrie-Anne Selwyn and Steve Goodall for the conclusion of Get in Shape-Tember. A fitness challenge we did for the second year running in September 2020 to benefit charity.

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#74 - Get in Shape-Tember 2 Conclusion

In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, Carrie-Anne Selwyn and Steve Goodall to discuss and make our plans for the second year of Get in Shape-Tember. A fitness challenge we'll be doing in September for charity.

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#73: Get in Shape-Tember 2

In this podcast we spoke about our favourite dog training books, working with rescue dogs and calming signals.

Natalie Light is a clinical animal behaviourist.  She runs Natalie Light Dog Training and Behaviour and blogs about her dog's training at Drax's Galactic Adventure. 

Steve Goodall is co-author of the book Puppy Tales: Jack and Billy and runs Goodall Dog Training in Southampton, England with his wife Corrin. 

Together they host the Barks From The Bookshelf podcast.

Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/barks-from-the-bookshelf

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#72: Natalie Light & Steve Goodall - Barks From The Bookshelf

In this podcast we spoke about how you can become a better, more successful pet dog trainer. 

Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/7-ways-to-be-a-better-dog-trainer

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#71: 7 Ways To Be a Better Pet Dog Trainer

In this podcast we spoke about PORTL. The Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab. What is it? And how can you use it to become a better dog trainer? 

Mary Hunter has a master’s degree in behavior analysis from the University of North Texas (UNT). She runs her own animal training business and teaches at UNT. Mary and Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz have recently published their first book, PORTL: Your Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab. 

Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/mary-hunter

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#70: Mary Hunter - PORTL: The Game for Animal Trainers

In this podcast we spoke about Simon's work training dogs for wildlife conservation especially with reptiles. We also spoke about whether you have to reward every time you click?

Simon Gadbois is the director of the Canid and Reptile Behaviour and Olfaction Research Team at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. He studies canine olfactory processing for applied purposes such as wildlife conservation 

Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/simon-gadbois 

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#69: Simon Gadbois - Dogs for Wildlife Conservation

In this episode I'm joined by Taz Nicholls, John McGuigan and Steve Goodall to conclude the September fitness challenge we undertook. Thanks so much everyone that got involved and donated. 

Don't forget to check out our sponsor Tromplo for all of the latest online animal training courses: https://tromplo.com/

Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/get-in-shape-2

#68: Get in Shape-Tember Conclusion

In today's podcast we spoke about dog's capacity for love. Do they love us? We also spoke about the ethics of importing foreign rescue dogs. 

Clive Wynne is  a behavioural scientist and psychology professor. He directs the canine science collaboratory at Arizona State University and is the director of research at Wolf Park. His brand new book Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You is available to buy now.

Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/clive-wynne

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#67: Clive Wynne - Do Dogs Love Us?

Laura Ryder is the head dog trainer at Morley Vet centre in Perth, Australia. Along with Fiona Cowie she runs the Australia branch of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and she's a member of the Fear Free Speakers Bureau. 

In this podcast we spoke about how vets, groomers and trainers can go fear free and work together to reduce stress. 

Show notes: www.nickbenger.com/laura-ryder

For 20% off the force free courses use the code: FFRYDER19

#66: Laura Ryder - Going Fear Free

Denise Fenzi is the founder of the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. She's competed in a wide range of sports and is best known for her flashy and precise obedience work. She's a international speaker and author of several books on dog training.

In this podcast we spoke about what dog sports competitors and pet dog trainers can learn from each other.

Show notes: www.nickbenger.com/denise-fenzi

#65: Denise Fenzi - Lessons from Dog Sports

Rachel Spencer is a freelance journalist and blogger. Her work has been featured in Buzzfeed, The Independent and the Mail on Sunday. She's also the author of Publicity Tips for Pet Businesses.

In this podcast we spoke about why it's important to get publicity for your pet business and how you can do it easily using simple press releases and even Twitter.

Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/rachel-spencer

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