In this podcast we discuss why you should get into dog sports and what a profound impact doing so has had on us as trainers. 

Kelly Dunbar is content and curriculum director for the Dunbar Academy, a French Ring competitor and co-founder of Open Paw which provides training to shelter workers. 

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#87: Kelly Dunbar - Why You NEED to Train Dog Sports

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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. 

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#108: Kat Serafina - Training Shepherds & Scent Detection

In this podcast we discuss Henriette's approach to IGP, German Shepherds and the sport here in the U.K. 

Henriette Bohnstedt has won the IGP National Championships here in the UK six times. She's also judged at the WUSV 2021 IGP World Championships and is the Chairperson of the German Shepherd Dog League Working Branch.

GSDL Working Dog Branch here: https://gsdleagueworkingbranch.com/ 

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#107: Henriette Bohnstedt  - 6-Time National IGP Champion

In this podcast we discuss disc (frisbee) dog training, Ron's Play+ approach to dog training and the philosophy that inspired it. 

Ron Watson is a highly respected disc dog competitor and dog trainer. He is the author of multiple books on dog training and he coaches dog sports online through his website Pawsitive Vybe. 

Ron's Website: https://pvybe.com/ 

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#106: Ron Watson - Dog Training Done Differently

In this podcast we discuss the long standing Positive vs Balanced training feud within the community and how we move on from that. Plus, Chad shares some information on leash pressure training. 

Chad Mackin is a fellow dog training podcaster and is well known for his insightful social media posts, as well as a former president of the IACP - International Association of Canine Professionals. 

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#105: Chad Mackin - The Death of Positive vs Balanced Training

In this podcast we discussed the recent XL Bully ban in the UK, the difficulties of owning and training adolescent dogs and Kamal's experience in dog sports. 

Kamal Fernandez is a world renowned dog trainer and dog sport competitor. He has appeared on several TV shows, most recently Channel 4's The Dog Academy. Kamal has written two books, presented at Clicker Expo, FDSA's Lemonade Conference and much more. 

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#87: Kelly Dunbar - Why You NEED to Train Dog Sports

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