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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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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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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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.

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

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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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

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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

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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Carrie-Anne runs Dogs Furever Dog Training and is the Founder of Canine Hoopers World and the host of the Canine Hoopers World podcast.

In this podcast we spoke about what canine hoopers is, why warming your dog up before exercise is important and why Carrie decided to create Canine Hoopers World.

Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/carrie-anne

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Susan Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University and has pioneered the application of applied behavior analysis to captive and companion animals. She also runs the well-known Living and Learning with Animals course and is an international speaker.

In this podcast we spoke about agency and choice in dog training, errorless learning and why Susan is "Team Operant"

Show Notes: www.nickbenger.com/susan-friedman

Michael Shikashio's Aggression Course: https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/