In this podcast we discuss Lars's different approach to IGP tracking.

Lars Lentz is a IGP competitor and popular IGP tracking coach. He will soon be releasing his IGP tracking book.

Get Lars's book at: https://theigptrackbook.com/

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In this podcast we discuss online hate, the business of dog training and how Jerri is disrupting it.

Jerri Scherff is the founder of Tulsa Pack Athletics and a member of the CCPDT Board of Directors. She’s also the founder of Dogs Anonymous, a nonprofit dedicated to providing low-cost training resources and support to keep dogs out of shelters.

Find Jerri at: https://www.instagram.com/sailorjerrithedogtrainer/

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In this podcast we discuss gundog training, common mistakes and how the UK gundog system works.

Jo Laurens is a gundog trainer, author, and host of the Hold the Line podcast. She's the author of Force-Free Gundog Training and has recently released her brand new book in that series.

Find Jo's Book at: https://amzn.to/4ofWsZi

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In this podcast we discuss muzzles. Are they a cruel, sign of failure or a useful training tool?

Diane Gollowitzer is the award-winning photographer behind Dogs in Focus Photography. She’s just released Muzzled and Misunderstood: A Love Letter to My Muzzled Dog, a portrait project challenging how we look at muzzled dogs.

Find Diane's Book at: https://amzn.to/4oubHgX

Diane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogsinfocusphotography/

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In this podcast we discuss truffle hunting and how to get started with training your dog.

Ben Sweet is a certified dog trainer and scentwork specialist. He hosts the Truffle Forager Podcast and is co-founder of the UK Truffle Festival and Truffle Dog Championships.

Find Ben's Community at: https://truffleforager.com/

Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensweet222

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In this podcast we discuss how important play is and how you can utilize the upcoming Play with Purpose challenge to take your play skills to the next level.

Alex Lato is the author of Braveheart: Motivation and Confidence Training for Performance and Companion Dogs. He is a dog trainer and behaviourist with an MA in Animal Science.

Alex started as a dog trainer in Warsaw, Poland and later moved to Finland to become an IGP Helper under their prestigious Helper School. He is host of the Dogs & Discourse podcast and has taught for School of Canine Science and Fenzi Dog Sports Academy.

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/

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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/

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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/

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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

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