This week we sit down to meditate on the various roles that dogs have in our lives. Exactly why do we want to keep these amazing creatures around? The answer may vary for different people.

This is an important question to ask yourself... "Why do I have a dog?" Your answer is relevant to the training journey you take with your dog, so you know what it is you intend to teach them and why.

Panos and Luke unpack several topics within this broader question to give you, the listener, something to reflect on and make goals accordingly.Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on.

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This week we had a question from a listener in Lebanon, a gentleman named Sevag, who asked about stopping his dog from licking the ground and/or sniffing other animals' droppings during his walks. Panos goes through several concepts around this topic and the best way to nip it in the bud!Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on.

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Bringing your puppy home for the first time can be a very exciting time! Being prepared makes things much easier and will set you and your puppy up for success.

Panos & Luke discuss:

• Setting up an exercise pen & crate

It's that time of the year for family getaways, and if your dog can't join in, a friend may have volunteered to look after the pooch.

• Things to consider before taking on the responsibility are:

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In this week's episode Panos and Luke discuss the differences between "adopting" or "rescuing" a dog (the quotation marks are there for a reason), and purchasing a puppy from a breeder.

There is no better or worse decision, it is more about weighing up the differences to better understand which is best for you and your individual situation.

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Today's question comes from Nicholas, who is wondering if it is possible to legally walk his dog off-leash, or to have it certified for doing so.

Panos answers by talking about the dangers of dogs being off leash in public, why there is no certification for off-leash dogs, and how to set a good example for others.

Any questions you would like Panos to answer, please send us a message.

Thank you for listening and please remember to subscribe, rate & review the show on your podcast app.Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on.

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When bringing your new baby home and sharing your space with your dogs, this can bring on questions, concerns and maybe a little anxiety for how it will all go in this new phase of life.

In this episode, Panos, with his years of experience - along with having a newborn of his own - covers important things to consider and work towards when sharing your home with children and dogs.

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A message came in this week from listener Andre, who had 3 different questions. Panos takes the time to answer these 3 questions in a nutshell. These all can be elaborated in much more detail, which we will do over the course of future episodes. For any questions please privately contact us or leave in the comment section below!

Further reading:

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Dogs that are over-excited, fearful, aggressive, or lack impulse control can show reactive behaviour on the end of the lead.

In this episode we unpack some ways to help deal with this undesirable behaviour, and hopefully give you a few things that can be implemented in your routine and training.

Here Panos covers topics of good management, counter conditioning, regular training/stimulation, appropriate expectations, and the importance of looking after your own state of mind.Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on.

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