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.

#94: Joanna Ilska - KC Geneticist on Dog Health

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.

#95: Nake Florin - Mondioring

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.

#96: Craig Koshyk - The Truth about Gundogs

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.

#97: Matthias Lenz - Guide Dog Training

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.

#98: Brian Calvert - Looking Back on 'The Pack'

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.

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#99: Michael Ellis - Becoming One of the Best Ever, Teaching & Protection Sports

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. 

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#100: Ivan Balabanov - Play Training, Ivan's Story & The Dog Daddy

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 

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#101: Howard SpartaBullies - UK's Most Respected XL Bully Breeder's Perspective on Ban

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/

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#102: Ashley Sculac - Canine Resistance Training

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. 

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#103: Dominic Hodgson - Getting Real About Pet Business

In this podcast we spoke about how Chirag convinced Ian Dunbar and Jean Donaldson to mentor him and his famous Bucket Game for husbandry training. 

Chirag Patel is the creator of The Bucket Game for husbandry training. He is a behaviour consultant for pets, zoos, and laboratory animals and was an expert on the BBC show Nightmare Pets SOS. 

Show Notes: http://nickbenger.com/chirag-patel

#57: Chirag Patel - The Bucket Game

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. 

#57: Chirag Patel - The Bucket Game

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