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Dog Talk with Nick Benger
Dog Talk with Nick Benger
107 episodes
6 months ago
In this podcast we discuss training city dogs, the role of obedience in pet dog training and behavioural medication. Melissa McCue-McGrath is the author of Considerations for the City Dog and is an international speaker on the subject of dog training. She has also previously served as the training director for the oldest AKC Obedience club in America. Melissa's Website: https://melissamccuemcgrath.com/ Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
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In this podcast we discuss training city dogs, the role of obedience in pet dog training and behavioural medication. Melissa McCue-McGrath is the author of Considerations for the City Dog and is an international speaker on the subject of dog training. She has also previously served as the training director for the oldest AKC Obedience club in America. Melissa's Website: https://melissamccuemcgrath.com/ Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
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Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#111: Melissa McCue-McGrath - Training Pet Dogs
In this podcast we discuss training city dogs, the role of obedience in pet dog training and behavioural medication. Melissa McCue-McGrath is the author of Considerations for the City Dog and is an international speaker on the subject of dog training. She has also previously served as the training director for the oldest AKC Obedience club in America. Melissa's Website: https://melissamccuemcgrath.com/ Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
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1 year ago
2 hours 45 minutes 5 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#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 Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
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1 year ago
1 hour 34 minutes 38 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#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 Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
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1 year ago
1 hour 17 minutes 22 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#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 Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
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1 year ago
2 hours 4 minutes 21 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#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/ Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/
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1 year ago
1 hour 23 minutes 38 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#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/ Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/
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1 year ago
1 hour 55 minutes 10 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#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. Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/
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1 year ago
1 hour 23 minutes 24 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#104: Kamal Fernandez - BSL, Adolescent Dogs & Dog Sports
In this podcast we discussed the recent XL Bully ban in the UK, the difficulties of owning and training adolescent dogs and Kamal's experience in dog sports. Kamal Fernandez is a world renowned dog trainer and dog sport competitor. He has appeared on several TV shows, most recently Channel 4's The Dog Academy. Kamal has written two books, presented at Clicker Expo, FDSA's Lemonade Conference and much more. Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/
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1 year ago
1 hour 25 minutes 12 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#103: Dominic Hodgson - Getting Real About Pet Business
In this podcast we get real about the challenges of running a pet business and what is really effective in terms of business models and marketing strategies. Dominic Hodgson is the author of several pet business marketing books and speaks internationally on the subject. He is also the host of the Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business podcast. Get Dom's Free Audiobook Gift at: https://www.petbusinessmarketing.com/dogtalk Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/
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1 year ago
1 hour 34 minutes 50 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#102: Ashley Sculac - Canine Resistance Training
In this podcast we discuss canine resistance training. What it is, why you should do it with your dog and how to get started! Ashley Sculac is the author of Canine Resistance Training: Where the Science of Strength Meets the Art of Dog Training. She also offers online training on CRT through her website. Ashley's Website: https://www.canineresistancetraining.com/ Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: https://www.n2ncaninemills.com/
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1 year ago
1 hour 5 minutes 33 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#101: Howard SpartaBullies - UK's Most Respected XL Bully Breeder's Perspective on Ban
In this podcast we discuss XL Bullies, the history, their temperament, the culture and their imminent ban in the UK and what's being done to try to stop it. Howard SpartaBullies is one of the UK's most respected XL Bully breeders. He's famous for his educational Instagram content on everything related to the breed. Now he is a leader of the campaign to prevent the ban here in the UK. Keep track of the campaign at: https://www.licenceme.org.uk/xl-bully-ban Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: n2ncaninemills.com/
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1 year ago
1 hour 37 minutes 10 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#100: Ivan Balabanov - Play Training, Ivan's Story & The Dog Daddy
In this podcast we discuss why Ivan loves training with play, his story of coming to America and his time at the San Francisco SPCA. Plus, we discuss the controversial Dog Daddy episode of Ivan's podcast. Ivan Balabanov is a two-time IGP world champion and 15-time national champion. He also breeds Malinois under his kennel name Ot Vitosha. Ivan is the host of the Training Without Conflict podcast and also runs a school for dog trainers. Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: n2ncaninemills.com/
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1 year ago
3 hours 1 minute 56 seconds

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#99: Michael Ellis - Becoming One of the Best Ever, Teaching & Protection Sports
In this podcast we discuss how Michael became one of the best dog training instructors in the world, his approach to teaching and how he pioneered a more positive training approach for protection sports. Michael Ellis has over 30 years of dog training and coaching experience he's coached national champions in several disciplines, and many national and international competitors. He also one of the most successful working Malinois breeders under the kennel name Loups du Soleil. Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: https://n2ncaninemills.com/
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2 years ago
2 hours 10 minutes 58 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#98: Brian Calvert - Looking Back on 'The Pack'
In this podcast we discuss Brian's famous companion Dixie the Praying Dog and our shared experience on Amazon prime Video's 'The Pack' Brian Calvert and his dog Dixie were competitors on Amazon Prime Video's The Pack. Dixie also works as a therapy dog and is trained to trail injured deer for hunters.
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2 years ago
1 hour 17 minutes 52 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#97: Matthias Lenz - Guide Dog Training
In this podcast we talk about the process of training a guide dog. Matthias Lenz is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) and Family Dog Mediator. He is a Supporting Member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), where he has served two years as the Chair of the Working Animals Division and currently serves as a member of the board for the IAABC Foundation. An engaged and well-respected member of the international dog training community, he has written and published several articles in the peer-reviewed IAABC foundation journal, and has presented his work at international conferences and events, including the 2019 and 2022 Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and 2023 IGDF conferences.
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2 years ago
1 hour 24 minutes 10 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#96: Craig Koshyk - The Truth about Gundogs
In this podcast we discuss the history of Gundogs including Weimaraners, Spaniels, Pointers and more. Craig Koshyk is a dog historian and author of Pointing Dogs Volume 1 and 2. He is also the co-host of Hunting Dog Confidential podcast and writes regularly at Project Upland Magazine.
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2 years ago
1 hour 17 minutes 41 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#95: Nake Florin - Mondioring
In this podcast we discuss Mondioring. The decoys Nake admires, the UK Mondioring scene and more. We also spoke about Bullies and rescue dogs. Note: this was recorded prior to the Bully ban being announced in the UK. Nake Florin is a world-class Mondioring decoy. He has been a decoy at the highest level such as the FMBB & FCI World Championships, as well as many national championships.
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2 years ago
1 hour 15 minutes 26 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#94: Joanna Ilska - KC Geneticist on Dog Health
In this podcast we discuss the importance and attainability of genetic diversity in pedigree dogs, brachycephalic breeds and the role of the Kennel Club. Joanna Ilska is the Kennel Club's (UK) Genetics Research Manager and has been involved in researching quantitative genetics for more than a decade. She also has an interest in dog training having trained obedience and IGP sports.
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2 years ago
1 hour 44 minutes 14 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#93: Jessica Hekman - A New Way to Breed Dogs
In this podcast we discuss breeding collaboratives, outcrossing projects and functional breeding. Jessica Hekman is the founder of the Functional Dog Collaborative and the host of the Functional Breeding podcast. She earned her PhD studying fox genomics and has previously worked as part of the Darwin's Ark project at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Intro to Bikejoring event: https://www.houndplus.com/collections/workshops/products/intro-to-bikejor-scootering-with-cat-le-chevalier
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2 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes 8 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
#92: Jens Frank - Detection Dog Selection & Training
In this podcast we discuss selecting and training detection dogs. Jens Frank is most well known for his work at the Scandinavian Working Dog Institute (SWDI) where he selects and trains dogs for working roles. He is also an associate professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
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2 years ago
1 hour 19 minutes 12 seconds

Dog Talk with Nick Benger
In this podcast we discuss training city dogs, the role of obedience in pet dog training and behavioural medication. Melissa McCue-McGrath is the author of Considerations for the City Dog and is an international speaker on the subject of dog training. She has also previously served as the training director for the oldest AKC Obedience club in America. Melissa's Website: https://melissamccuemcgrath.com/ Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/