This week we discuss the benefits of play, and different styles of play with dogs.

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This week's question comes from Nick. He's asking a question relevant to a lot of people who adopt or buy dogs simply because they "feel bad" for them.

Panos dives deep into what are the motivations and mistakes people can make, how to think clearly about purchasing a new dog for the home, and some ways to fix the mistakes that have been made.

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Hot on the heels of one of our MOST POPULAR episodes on REACTIVE dogs (ep08), this week we look at strategies for dealing with FEARFUL dogs. Panos goes through some personal experiences he's had in his almost 10 years as a trainer, and specific strategies to handle a fearful dog.

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Most of us are used to LURING in order to get the dog to do the DOWN command. Here Panos goes through some alternative techniques to achieve the same result without luring! 

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This episode was designed for current and aspiring dog trainers out there. Some of Panos' favourite methods for staying fresh with your learning, and ensuring you're taking care of yourself! There are lessons in here applicable for all listeners. Please enjoy.

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We've all heard this saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. It's often used in reference to people not wanting to, or not feeling able to, learn new things in life. So how true is it in reference to dogs? Panos goes through this question with some real life examples of dogs he's had experience with in the past!

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When training your dog there are a huge number of commands that you could eventually teach to them. Some are more about safety, and then others are more about "tricks" or showing off the animal's skills. However few commands are as important as the three essential commands covered in this episode.

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This week's question from our listener Luke is about ensuring that family & friends do not inadvertently reinforce the wrong behaviours in your new puppy. Remember, the first 17 weeks are a CRUCIAL learning & socialisation period for your puppy - meaning any experiences will have a permanent effect on the dog. Panos goes through some tips to ensure these are positive experiences, while also addressing the 'embarrassment' you may feel from having to be strict with your family and friends.

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This episode is focused on defining reinforcement, and the different schedules of reinforcement (how to reward to get the best results in training your dog).

Panos also explains the different phases of training, which refers to what level of understanding your dog has of each command.

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Our question this week comes from Matt who asks about how to deal with constant unwanted barking from his 8-month old German Shepherd puppy. Panos goes through some different strategies including how to approach this from a more proactive, versus REACTIVE, angle.

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