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Explore the ideas, experience and science behind our relationship with dogs.
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50 min7 Aug 2026
Katharine Birbalsingh is widely regarded as Britain's strictest headteacher. Yet the results achieved at her school suggest that her approach is remarkably effective, with the school consistently delivering some of the best academic…
97 min16 Jul 2026
Pat Stuart is one of the most respected educators in the dog training industry. Known for his straightforward, no-nonsense teaching style, he has helped thousands of dog owners and trainers around the world develop a deeper…
32 min23 Jun 2026
Rachel Welch is the founder of Dogs Walk This Way Rescue, an organisation that recently found itself at the centre of a controversy involving the RSPCA. The RSPCA ended its affiliation with Rachel's rescue group following concerns about…
121 minEP 10 · 9 Jun 2026
Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D. is a world-renowned animal trainer with over 40 years of experience, award winning presentations on animal behaviour modification, and numerous publications to her credit. In 2014 she published Animal Training 101:…
65 minEP 9 · 13 May 2026
William Bangura MS., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP is a prominent force-free dog trainer and social media activist. You can find out more about him and how to learn from him at: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/will-b...
72 minEP 8 · 20 Mar 2026
This episode features Karl Friston, one of the most influential neuroscientists of our time, whose work has fundamentally shaped how we understand the brain.Friston is best known for developing the Free Energy Principle, a unifying…
86 minEP 7 · 26 Feb 2026
In this powerful episode, we sit down with world-renowned dog aggression expert Michael Shikashio, CDBC, founder of AggressiveDog.com and host of the acclaimed podcast: The Bitey End of the Leash. This is not a conversation to miss,…
100 minEP 6 · 15 Feb 2026
In this episode, we welcome renowned dog trainer and podcaster Nate Schoemer, a certified professional dog trainer who graduated at the top of his class and later served as an instructor at the Tom Rose School for professional trainers.…
46 minEP 5 · 3 Feb 2026
Maureen’s journey as a dog trainer began in 2011 at the age of 16 when she brought home her first German Shepherd puppy, Celia. Determined to raise her puppy the right way, Maureen immersed herself in learning how to communicate…
97 minEP 4 · 22 Jan 2026
In this must-listen episode, I sit down with Michael Ellis, one of the most respected and influential dog trainers in the world. With over 40 years of hands-on experience as a competitor, champion, mentor, seminar leader, and founder of…
102 minEP 3 · 29 Dec 2025
Join us for an insightful and engaging episode featuring Dave Kroyer, one of the most respected figures in the world of competitive dog sports and professional training. With over 25 years of experience, Dave is a world-class competitor…
104 minEP 2 · 7 Oct 2025
Jo-Rosie Haffenden is a Mondio Ring competitor with a background that spans both human and animal behaviour. She holds a degree in applied psychology, a postgraduate qualification in animal behaviour, and a National Certificate in…