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The Canine Classroom Podcast

Anthony De Marinis & Vinny Viola

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Welcome to The Canine Classroom, a podcast for dog training professionals and dog enthusiasts, where we discuss training, behavior and everything in between! We are two friends and dog trainers who share a passion for dogs. We're constantly learning, exploring, and questioning each other's ideas, as well as our own, so we can become better at what we do. We are here to providing helpful advice, have open conversations, ask questions, get answers, as well as hear from colleagues and experts i ...
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A podcast for dog lovers, dog trainers and dog nerds. I’m Ian Shivers, a behaviour consultant, mentor to other dog professionals, podcaster and all round animal geek. You can find me in Sydney where I run Bondi Behaviourist, a training company that works city wide, Canine C.A.R.E.givers, an online platform for dog owners to learn about training and behaviour, and Mutley, an all in one platform and community with the goal of supporting the amazing professionals in our industry. For some insan ...
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We have Nick Benger with us in this episode! This episode was all over the place with many different topics. (Just the way we like it!!!) Nick discussed the impact dog sports has recently had on him as well as lessons he has learned throughout his dog training career. This is a dog trainers episode for sure! Nick is known for his podcast, Dog Talk …
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In this episode we sit down with Matthias Lenz on some of his recent posts on social media about negative consequences, negative reinforcement and how to use these situations as learning opportunities and positive experiences. To learn more about Matthias, you can listen to his dog training podcast, Not Another Dog and Pony Show. To learn more abou…
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Anthony De Marinis is a certified professional trainer (CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant- IAABC, Accredited Dog Trainer- IAABC, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer and one of the nicest guys in our awesome industry. I have loved watching Anthony's social media and learning from him online throug…
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Dr Emily Lucas owns and operates The Whole Hound, a unique service in Sydney because she is both a vet and a trainer. Emily is someone that I feel lucky to consider a colleague in this industry, her wealth of knowledge on dogs, dog training and medicine is astounding. In this episode we talk about behaviour medication. An often controversial topic …
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This episode came about because our guest, Abbey White, who trains dogs using positive reinforcement based methods, took to social media to post about her journey on choosing to use an electric collar with one of her dogs for safety and quality of life reasons. Abbey received quite a bit of blow back about her decision so we figured it would be wor…
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Reactivity Week". The joys of pre-recording an episode and it getting released no where near the actual week we probably should have released it... but that doesn't take away from the fact that this is an important topic and what we…
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Mike Purcell is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer(CPDT-KSA) and a proud U.S. Veteran, his team is driven by an unwavering passion for dogs and an unyielding commitment to their well-being. Mike is a family man and at the time of recording this, we were both had children on the way so we thought it was a great opportunity to talk all things kids …
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "The Bridge of Trust". The bridge of trust is a concept that Dominque talks a lot about with her clients. It is what strengthens the bond and communication between both ends of the leash and ultimately is at the core of the relations…
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Hannah Branigan is someone that I have personally learned a lot from. I have listed to every single episode of her awesome podcast "Drinking From the Toilet" which is a fascinating deep dive into the use of postive reinforcement in a variety of contexts. It's also a really cool show because over time, you really feel like you're getting to know Han…
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Resource Guarding" In particular, resource guarding food against humans.. Unfortunately there is still lots of really bad advice floating around out there given to dog owners that can make this so much worse and in attempts to preve…
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We had the pleasure of having Denise Fenzi on the pod to discuss some of her recent posts on social media, one of them being, "Making Punishment Personal". Denise explains her thoughts on this matter and why she feels it is affective in her training with her own dog. Vinny explains his views and thoughts on the difference between "correction" and "…
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Jill Hassevort is a Certified Training Partner through Karen Pryor Academy and holds a BA from the University of Michigan. It was during her time at U of M that she spent a summer living with a dog (named Jack) for the first time ever. Her time with him led her to understand how amazing dogs are as a species. Later, Jill adopted a dog, an American …
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Episode 23 is here! Vinny and Anthony sat down with dog sport coach and herding instructor, Helene Lawler to discuss modern approaches to sheep herding training. Helene also discusses the use of the quadrants, specifically negative reinforcement and its application to sheep herding. To learn more about Helene and her work check out her website! You…
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Can You Reward Fear?". When people are discussing how to handle unwanted behaviours, too often we hear people and even some misguided professionals give the advice... "Don't do that to them then, you'll reward the behaviour and make…
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There are some skills that just make life easier and being able to buy ourselves time is something that I think we would all love to be able to do more easily. One thing that I see people consistently struggling with their dogs is that they often feel rushed by their dog. But it really doesn't have to be this way. Now of course if our dogs NEED som…
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "The Expactations People Put on Their Dogs". We often find that when our dogs cognition, age, species and not to mention the social norms, barriers and freedoms that are in the way that what should be expected from the dog and what i…
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Having worked in this industry for many many years now I can confidently say that when it comes to general goals that people have got consistently wrong with their dogs over the years is that they prioritise obedient behaviour over healthy emotional regulation. Obedience is one of those words that I automatically cringe at anyway. The thought of an…
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Do Dogs Need a Job?". This is something that a lot of people and professionals push! They'll blame unwanted behaviours on the dog not having a job, they'll blame hyperarousal on not having a job. But what does giving them a job even…
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Vanessa Charbonneaua owns and Sit Pretty Dog Training and a force-free dog trainer, based in Prince George, BC, Canada. Vanessa is eager to use her knowledge and skill set to aid clients in shaping the family pet they’ve always wanted. While on a journey helping her own dog Kaslo with his dog reactivity, Vanessa has developed a passion for working …
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The man himself, Forrest Micke, joins us! Forrest is known for his thoughtful training strategies and breaking skills down when training. He is well known in the dog sports world, especially within bite sports. Forrest shares his thoughts on reinforcement training, how to "jackpot" correctly and effectively, and how to even move away from reinforce…
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Growling". Like when we talked about humping, growling is probably one of the most missunderstood behaviours our dogs do and as a result... misshandled. Find out why dogs growl and what to do about it in this episode. If you want to…
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Tim Sampson runs All Ears Dog Training in Wellington, New Zealand and is a reactivity specialist. A qualified trainer, Tim runs classes and individual sessions and brings a lot of fun, play and energy into his work which is just a joy to watch on his instagram account. I love his tag line, "Food is good. Play is better" In this episode we discussed…
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Humping". Probably one of the most missunderstood behaviours our dogs do and as a result... misshandled. Find out why dogs hump and what to do about it in this episode. If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform i…
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Mel Ritterman runs Cooper and Kids in and specialising in supporting families with children and their dogs. Based in Melbourne and working remotely across the globe, Mel has become a good friend and someone I ofter defer to when dealing with cases that fall under her area of expertise. Mel is an IAABC accredited dog trainer, a certified Family Dog …
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Management Isn't Cheating". First of all, I'll explain that when we're talking about management here, we're talking about the use of baby gates, not going to the park when we know that dog our dog doesn't like will be there, closing…
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Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. Bobbie works as part of the Behavior Vets team and is a presenter on the R…
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In this episode we had an in-depth conversation with Kamal Fernandez, sports competitor, dog trainer and coach about a variety of topics. They included: multi-dog households and how you can create peace among a group of dogs living together, reward specific and location specific markers in training, the importance of play skills and enrichment and …
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Should Overstimulated Dogs Be In Dog Parks?". We see them there all the time, because they're 'high energy', right? But should they be there? What alternatives are there? As ever, I won't spoil it by giving away the answers here. So…
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Dr Findy Wills started as a small animal veterinarian in Newcastle after graduating from the University of Sydney with first class honours. She has been servicing the area for the past 14 years. She is currently based in Central Coast and is enjoying everything the region has to offer. During her time as a small animal clinician, she found her clie…
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Stranger Danger". We're talking here about when a dog doesn't like strangers, what it looks like and what to do about it. Listen in to learn more. If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide cou…
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Moira Shenleitner is a leading industry expert when it comes to separation anxiety and separation related behaviours. This is something that affects hundreds of thousands of people around the world and fortunately is one of the most studied topics in our industry. Moira is an expert in this field, working with people and pet professionals across th…
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Should We Give Our Dogs Bones?" Somehow, this topic seems to have been so discussed and over thought that it's become a messy topic and you'll get a different opinion from most people you ask. There's some fear mongering out there a…
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Mike Shikashio is one of the leading experts in our industry when it comes to dog aggression. So getting the chance to sit down, pick his brain and ask him questions on this topic was fascinating for me. We discuss a wide range of things but always bringing it back to aggression and as a result I believe that anyone wanting to gain an insight into …
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Building a Relationship" because at the heart of everything we do with our dogs, it's the relationships we build with them that mean so much to both us and them. A healthy relationship with our dogs has been proven to improve our he…
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Kim Brophey is an internationally rewarded, recognised and celebrated professional in our industry for what has become a number of reasons. This includes her award winning book, "Meet Your Dog", her award winning behaviour centre "The Dog Door" and her trademarked Dog L.E.G.S.® model is a groundbreaking new system for dog lovers to truly understand…
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In this episode we talk to dog trainer, Jordan Zeunges of JZ's Canine Coaching to discuss the mistakes we as dog trainers make both before becoming dog trainers and while being dog trainers. We also jump into conversations with Jordan about the pro's and con's of group classes as well as what she found didn't work for her and her dogs and how she m…
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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers special. Dom and I have sat down and had hundreds of conversations about dog training and dogs in general over the years so we started recording them. We don't really sugar coat things when we're together and we try to talk about technical things that matter to us as p…
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Matt Beisner only went and joined me on the podcast! That alone made my week, let alone my day. This episode and conversation was an absolute privilege to have as we spoke about the big picture of pet ownership and the concept of dog training. We cover a wide range of topics and as ever Matt is considered in his answers, deep in his analysis and ra…
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The second special episode with Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers and they're coming thick and fast right now. Dom and I have sat down and had hundreds of conversations about dog training and dogs in general over the years so we started recording them. We don't really sugar coat things when we're together and we try to talk about technical things…
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Renée Erdman and I discuss 'How to Build 'Good' Behaviour. Renée is someone I often look to for inspiration. I love her take and philosophy on dog training in general. I've been fortunate enough to have had a few great conversations with her over the years and each time I walk away feeling like I've learned something new. Renée has a ridiculous amo…
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This is the first special episode with Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers. Dom and I have sat down and had hundreds of conversations about dog training and dogs in general over the years so we started recording them. We don't really sugar coat things when we're together and we try to talk about technical things that matter to us as professionals a…
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In this episode Carly Clarke and I discuss all things puppyhood. Carly is an expert in this field, her company Super Woofers is dedicates a number of services to setting puppies and their families up to succeed. There are a number of resources available on her site, including free webinars so take a moment to go check them out when you get a chance…
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Andrew Hale and I discuss the emotional experience of dogs, of their caregivers and even professsionals in this episode. Andrew is a pioneer in this area and I never fail to take something away from every single time I hear him speak or have the fortune of talking to him myself. Andrew speaks regularly on a large variaty of platforms to both dog ca…
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Today we discuss the C.A.R.E. approach. The acronym that underpins Canine Caregivers. In this episode we not only do a quick dive into what it is, but also how our understanding of it impacts how we view our dogs behaviour. You can find out more at; bondibehaviourist.com caninecaregivers.com.au I hope you enjoy the episode and the many more than wi…
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A consisten goal when working with dogs is to achieve a high level of emotional health. Whether we're working with a puppy, a dog in the home or out in the wide world we are always striving for the dogs in our care to be as emotionally stable as possible. I will always prioritise this over obedience because if we have a dog that is feeling safe, se…
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In this episode we sit down with behavior consultant, Brian Fleming, to discuss his unique outlook on dog behavior, its complexity and the chaos that comes a long for the ride. To learn more about Brian, click here to check out his website. You can also click here to check out his podcast, The Canine Complexity Podcast. To learn more about Anthony …
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Enrichment is a buzz word thrown around a lot by trainers and pretty much anyone and everyone in our industry, and rightly so in many ways because it is just SO important! In this episode we not only do a quick dive into what it is, but also how our understanding of it impacts how we view our dogs behaviour. You can find out more at; bondibehaviour…
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The last of this three part mini series that looks into our traditional outlook and practices when it comes to living with our dogs. We break down the last (but not least) common mistake that people make. You can find out more at; bondibehaviourist.com caninecaregivers.com.au I hope you enjoy the episode and the many more than will follow it.…
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Jo-Rosie is back!!!! In this episode we discuss the new movement in the dog training industry of no longer training dogs. We also discuss why we should be training dogs, the importance of training a dog. To learn more about Jo-Rosie Haffenden, click here! To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony D…
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WE HAVE KHAZ BROOKS with us for an awesome episode! This episode we discuss training will life, understanding wolves, wolf behavior and dogs. Our conversation takes us on a discussion of dominance, what it is and what it looks like. Khaz does a great job explaining and breaking down the information so that you can visually see what these behaviors …
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