Beastly Talks

In this episode of Beastly Talks, we have a very interesting conversation with our good friend Hailey from ZenergyK9.

How do you know when it's time to retire a working dog?

Working dogs come in many different forms: from police K9 units to assistance dogs, these highly trained dogs all perform a very clear job for their handlers. But being a working dog can be highly taxing – both physically and mentally – and dogs can burn out just like we do. So how do we decide that it is time to call it a day for an on duty dog and move them into retirement?

We really hope you enjoy this conversation!

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Here is part 2 of the Pressure Mastery podcast!

We had a lot of good feedback on the first episode, and I am very excited to get the second episode published.

In part 1, your host Stian Helling, talked about the concept of pressure and how it is involved in pretty much every part of our lives. In this episode, we delve into how to use pressure in a dog training setting. We discuss how to get the best results from your training, conditioning pressure, using pressure in "spicy games" and with fearful or anxious dogs, and we break down our full pressure matrix, to hopefully give you a big head start and leg up in your dog training journey.

It ended up being a pretty long podcast, but we hope you find it enjoyable and helpful. Keep pen and paper handy for the pressure matrix segment of the episode!

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In this episode of Beastly Talks, we begin the conversation on a topic that breaks so many people's brains: pressure.

Understanding pressure is absolutely crucial if you want to take your dog training skills to the next level. But so many people get hung up in the application of pressure, not understanding what pressure really means, and how it affects you in every part of your life.

I've split this topic into two podcasts: this episode is all about comprehension and really get a deep understanding of pressure in everyday life. Part 2 will focus on the physical application of pressure in dog training.

I really hope you find this topic as interesting as I do and that this podcast will open your mind to thinking about pressure, far beyond dog training tools or methods.

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NOTE: we did have some technical issues in the beginning of this chat, apologies for that! 

We had a great chat a few weeks back with Andrew Clark from CanisAU. Andrew has been in the industry for a long time and he has seen many parts of dog training shift, often not for the better. 

We dive into the rise of the fear free ideology, the problems with pushing stress free agendas and how often outlandish claims are being made on behalf of "science." 

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

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In this week's episode of Beastly Talks, we delve further into the topic of aggression, this time focusing on it's functionality.

• Why does aggression "stick around" unless tackled?
• What is environmental manipulation?
• What is the difference between active and reactive aggression?
• How does aggression make dogs feel empowered?
• How do we actively create aggression in dogs?

Lots of (hopefully) useful information for both dog owners and dog trainers!

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Here we are again.

Another call for dog training tools to be banned. Another call, which seems to have completely forgotten to ask balanced trainers on the value of prong collars, and has colluded under the table with a corrupt RSPCA to try and sneak it through.

This is despicable behaviour and completely without due process, which we should demand in a democracy.

This is not a podcast I had planned or prepared for. But this has to be said, so here we go:

Stand up and fight back. Don't let politicians and deceiving organisations such as the RSPCA dictate how we can and cannot work with our dogs.

Write a submission to Tara Moriarty – NSW Minister of Agriculture – and demand transparency and that all sides be heard, so everyone gets a "fair go", which Australia is so proud of.

We'll be back to our regular podcast next week. For now, make sure you make your voice heard! Don't allow yourself to be steamrolled by people with little information, just big feelings.

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In this week's episode of Beastly Talks, we delve into the purpose of aggression. 

• Why is aggression necessary in social species?
• What is ritualistic displays of aggression?
• How does dominance and submission play into the use of aggression?
• When does aggression stop being communication and start becoming problematic?

An incredibly interesting topic, which I have done so much research on (both by reading books and having teeth barred at me 🤣)

This is the first installment of what I will be calling the 'Aggression Sessions' , where we specifically dive into the topic of aggression, and there will be plenty more information to come in the future!

The book I'm referencing a few times is:

On Aggression - Dr Konrad Lorenz

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In this episode of Beastly Talks, your host – Stian Helling – delves into what he calls "The Curse of Freedom."

When bringing a new dog into your household – be that a new puppy from a breeder, or a rescue from a shelter – one of the biggest mistakes people make, is to immediately give that new dog free run of their house.

Why is this a problem? Because dogs need a ton of structure and guidance to fit into a new environment, and to help prevent problems from arising. Most people let the new dog go and spend the next 6 months running after them yelling "NO!" every time they destroy something, toilet inside, or growl over their food bowl. Now, we are immediately in conflict with our new "best friend."

All of this can so easily be avoided with some basic structure and training plans, which is all laid out in this podcast.

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PSA: Our good friend and frequent guest on the show – Mr Harry Hunt from Everyday K9 Academy – is now officially a regular co-host on Beastly Talks and we cannot wait to get stuck into a ton of recording next year! Thank you to everyone who has supported the show, we love the messages and comments we have received!

It's that time of year again, where people celebrate a two thousand year old story, with stolen symbolism from heathen cultures, while gorging on food and alcohol. We are of course speaking of Christmas.

Many people get a dog for the holidays: sometime a puppy from a breeder, or a dog from a shelter or rescue group. We are all for supporting all avenues of responsible dog breeding and rehoming, but what we often see happen, is that people get the wrong dog for their lifestyle. And down the line, these dogs unfortunately end up in the shelter or rescue system again.

This has conjured up the phrase: "A puppy is for life, not just for Christmas." And we agree with that statement.

In this episode, we deep dive into how to get the dog or puppy that will suit you and become your life long companion, even when you get your dog for Christmas!

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My good friend Harry Hunt and myself recently saw a completely moronic video on social media – created by the Devon Dog Lady – where she gives you a number of reasons why you “shouldn’t play with your dog.” 

After laughing at her ridiculous haircut and her stupid video, we both became quite angry about all this nonsense being spread on social media. So we decided it was time to talk about play and prey drive! And it turned into a fantastic conversation, where we deep delve into the rules and mechanics of play, why it is important, biological fulfilment, and how to properly understand the predatory motor pattern, so you and your dog can live your best life together!

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