In episode 9 of the Pet To Pal Podcast, Matt Maltese of Pet To Pal Dog Training in Toronto sits down with Chris “Psycho” Sykes to break down the realities of dog training - from pet dogs to police K9s - and where even experienced trainers disagree.

We cover:

• The truth about aggressive dogs and difficult behavior cases

• When (and if) e-collars should be used

• The debate between different dog training methods

• How to evaluate puppy genetics and potential

• The difference between sport dogs, pet dogs, and working K9s

• Why many owners struggle to get real results

• The importance of communication, pressure, and timing

This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about what actually works in dog training—and what doesn’t.

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