Best Dr. David Suarez Podcasts (2024)

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Episode Thirty-Seven: David Garcia Suarez 3:59:56

25d ago3:59:56

3:59:56

Recently, I invited David Garcia Suarez from Spain to judge our club trial so we could get our dogs and training critiqued first hand by one the most respected IGP judges at the moment. David has judged many National Championships, as well as World Championships including FMBB which he will once again judge this month in Italy. The conversation giv…

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A Conversation with Ivan Balabanov and Michael Ellis 2:29:07

2M ago2:29:07

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On my recent trip to Northern California, I had an opportunity sit down with Michael and answer some questions that trainers submitted on social media. We had a great time and answered a ton of questions. I hope you enjoy it!By Training Without Conflict®

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Episode Thirty-Six: Vadim Plotsker 1:57:45

4M ago1:57:45

1:57:45

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Thirty-Six: Vadim Plotsker In this episode, I interviewed dog sport competitor, IGP judge, member of the WUSV board of directors, and current United Schutzhund Club of America President, Vadim Plotsker. I have been wanting to have this conversation for a long time as Vadim has a very unique perspective on …

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Episode Thirty-Five: Brian Aghajani 2:58:49

4M ago2:58:49

2:58:49

My goal when I started the TWC podcast was to provide knowledge and tell stories from true experts. My guest in this episode is very much a true expert in his field and at the absolute top of the game as far as I am concerned. He is someone I have known since my days in California back in the 90's and am happy to call a friend. I am happy to share …

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BONUS EPISODE: Ivan Balabanov on the Bow Wow Bill Podcast 11/26/2023 3:12:48

5M ago3:12:48

3:12:48

This episode is a recording of Ivan Balabanov's appearance on the Bow Wow Bill Podcast on 11/26/23.By Training Without Conflict®

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Episode Thirty-Four: Louis Donald 3:01:19

5M ago3:01:19

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Thirty-Four: Louis Donald If you are German Shepherd lover, this episode is for you! This week’s episode epitomizes the reason I started my podcast. I wanted to have in depth conversations and talk dogs with some of the most accomplished, knowledgeable, and interesting people on the planet. Louis Donald is…

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Episode Thirty-Three: Dr. L. David Mech 49:34

6M ago49:34

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Welcome to another Training Without Conflict podcast! In today's special episode, I’m honored to have with us Dr. David Mech, a globally recognized authority on wolf behavior. Dr. Mech's groundbreaking research has reshaped our understanding of these majestic creatures, but his work has often been misinterpreted, especially in the dog training comm…

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Episode Thirty-Two: Dean Calderon 3:15:58

7M ago3:15:58

3:15:58

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Thirty-Two: Dean Calderon I’m sure many of you have heard the term “dog boy” around certain dog training circles. Many people don’t know where that term came from, but this week, you will find out where it came from and why… My guest this week is self proclaimed “Dog Boy”, dog sport legend, and my friend D…

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Episode Thirty-One: The Dog Daddy 2:43:14

7M ago2:43:14

2:43:14

This week on my podcast I had a conversation with the highly controversial trainer The Dog Daddy. While many of you might find this surprising or even potentially upsetting, my goal with my podcast is to allow all of you to learn about training methods and perspectives from trainers across the spectrum of dog training. Although Dog Daddy has create…

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Episode Thirty: Omar Von Muller 2:18:52

7M ago2:18:52

2:18:52

Training Without Conflict® Episode Thirty: Omar Von Muller In this episode, I had the pleasure to catch up and have a nice conversation with a long time friend, and trick dog master, Omar Von Muller. It is highly likely you have seen one of Omar's tricks in a viral video in the past or in a major Hollywood production. As a teenager, Omar trained do…

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Episode Twenty-Nine: Edgar Scherkl 2:13:30

8M ago2:13:30

2:13:30

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Nine: Edgar Scherkl This episode was a long time in the making. I was finally able to sit down with Edgar Scherkl to talk about Belgian Malinois, the history of Schutzhund, the German Korung, judging in competition, and the current situation in the IGP world community. The podcast is available now o…

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Episode Twenty-Eight: Steve White 3:46:50

8M ago3:46:50

3:46:50

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Eight: Steve White The latest TWC podcast features guest Steve White. Steve is a seasoned expert in K9 units from the state of Washington, accredited as a Master Trainer in 1993. He is a key figure at major Police K9 conferences. In addition to his extensive career in police K9 units, Steve is also …

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Episode Twenty-Seven: Debbie Zappia Part Two 1:56:55

9M ago1:56:55

1:56:55

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Seven: Debbie Zappia Part Two In this episode, Ivan interviews the first returning guest of the TWC Podcast, Debbie Zappia. This episode features a deep dive into the sport of American Schutzhund. Ivan asks all the pertinent question to fully understand the inner workings of this burgeoning sport! D…

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Episode Twenty-Six: Debbie Zappia 1:29:07

9M ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Six: Debbie Zapia In this episode, Ivan interviews the founder of American Schutzhund, Debbie Zappia. Debbie has had a long, storied history in the sport of Schutzhund, highlighted by her incredible accomplishment of winning the 2015 WUSV World Championship with her dog Iron Von Den Wölfen, becoming…

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Episode Twenty-Five: Hari Arčon 2:04:50

9M ago2:04:50

2:04:50

In this episode, Ivan had the pleasure to talk with one of the most respected IGP judges in the world, someone who understands the demands of the sport and looks at it from many different lenses, as a judge, competition, helper and simply as a dog man. This episode's guest is Hari Arčon, member of the FCI Utility Dog Commission, and FCI judge. In t…

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Episode Twenty-Four: Aimee Sadler 3:08:00

10M ago3:08:00

3:08:00

Training Without Conflict Podcast Episode Twenty-Four: Aimee Sadler In this episode, Ivan interviews long time friend and colleague Aimee Sadler. For those that don't know Aimee, she is the founder and CEO of Dogs Playing For Life, a rescue organization that prides themselves on redefining the meaning and importance of quality of life for all shelt…

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Episode Twenty-Three: Dr. Jenifer Zeligs 3:33:06

10M ago3:33:06

3:33:06

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Three: Jenifer Zeligs In this episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, Ivan interviews a true expert in the field of animal training. This episode's guest is Dr. Jenifer Zeligs. Her experience in the field of animal training and animal learning cannot be overstated. She has been training s…

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Episode Twenty-Two: Dr. Stewart Hilliard 2:12:02

11M ago2:12:02

2:12:02

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-Two: Dr. Stewart Hilliard In this episode, Ivan speaks to a true dogsport legend filled with a wealth of expertise and experience in the dog training world. This episodes very special guest is Dr. Stewart Hilliard. They discuss an array of fascinating topics about all aspects of dogs and dog trainin…

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Episode Twenty-One: Mathias Dögel 3:16:36

11M ago3:16:36

3:16:36

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twenty-One: Mathias Dögel In this episode, Ivan had a chance to speak to long-time friend, highly respected dog sport competitor, founder and innovator of Working-Dog.Com, Mathias Dögel. This was a very fun conversation where they had an opportunity to catch up about current, past, and future dogs, as well…

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Episode Twenty: Jo-Rosie Haffenden 3:38:00

11M ago3:38:00

3:38:00

In this episode, Ivan has a conversation with Jo-rosie Haffenden. When it comes to training, they stand on the opposite sides of the line in the sand. However, they were able to have a long conversation that took them all over the place. They both realized that they actually have more common training ideas than they expected! This is what a convers…

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Mindset, Motivation, Movement with Karina Safarova 36:33

11M ago36:33

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Getting from Point A to Point B in your life involves Mindset, Motivation, and Movement. Without the right mindset, we can't really achieve all that we are capable of. And while we all have motivation, it can be a challenge to wake ourselves up and find that inner motivation. From mentors to role models, and from daily mindset techniques to surroun…

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Peaceful Millionaire with Jessa Carter 1:15:28

12M ago1:15:28

1:15:28

Are you a high achiever looking to optimize your life and Make The Change? Jessa Carter is The Peaceful Millionaire, and she is known as the secret weapon of high achievers for the mind, money, and soul wisdom she offers entrepreneurs. Inspirational speaker and author, too, of the successful book, The Peaceful Millionaire, Jessa has a history in ne…

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Create Your Star List with Tracey Starr 1:06:03

12M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Tracey Starr is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in business, digital, and interview marketing. She is also a PR mentor and the owner of Starrz PR – now working with Dr. Suarez. What is abundantly clear from this episode of Making The Change is that Tracey Starr is a shining star who has learned to harness the power of manifestation to create …

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Finding Inner Peace: How Faith Can Help You Reduce Stress in Your Life 37:02

12M ago37:02

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What are the essentials of faith? And what are the actionable steps you can take to demonstrate your faith, make that change, and optimize your life? Dr. Suarez is in a circumspect mood today, chatting with co-host Sarah Rodriquez about how we develop that inert belief – that thing we call faith. Dr. Suarez is reflecting on how he felt lost growing…

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Balancing Book Smarts and Street Smarts for Lasting Legacy Impact with Irvin Daphnis Esq. 1:13:05

1y ago1:13:05

1:13:05

What does it look like to learn street smarts and also be book smart? Irvin Daphnis Esq. is an absolute shining light and a leading example of someone Making The Change, day in and day out, by facing his fear and showing us all the way to legacy impact. As a trial attorney, keynote speaker, and author of the book '100 Days of Real Motivation', Irvi…

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Distress to Impress All About Tinisha Avay 1:04:47

1y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Tinisha Avay is a proud mother, founder of the Spa Avay treatment center, and she runs a consulting company (Vision With Tinisha, VWT Consulting). She is also a behavioral health technician and a motivational speaker. Tinisha is sharing her story today of childhood trauma and sexual abuse to working with women in prisons after she found herself in …

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Episode Nineteen: Nick Benger 3:05:25

1y ago3:05:25

3:05:25

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Nineteen: Nick Benger Since my presentation on The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training, I made a commitment to talk to dog trainers on all sides of the argument with the intent to make progress and find the way forward through the current divide in the dog training industry. Thankfully, a few force…

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Matchmaking Millionaire: The Joy of Connecting People with Cheryl Maida 27:56

1y ago27:56

27:56

What does it mean to call yourself a professional matchmaker — and what does that entail as a vocation? Cheryl Maida joins Dr. Dave today, and Cheryl has made a successful career out of helping the right people find each other. What a joy and a blessing it is to help other people find love! And what with the uncertainty of online dating these days,…

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From Surviving to Thriving: Overcoming Life's Struggles 38:03

1y ago38:03

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How important are the little steps that we take to become the new person that we want to be? And where are we starting from? What trials and struggles have we already endured to get to where we are now? Dr. David is in the house with his co-host Sarah Rodriguez. Together they are sharing their own struggles in an honest and authentic way that affor…

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What is your Why? with Karina Safarova 27:47

1y ago27:47

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What is your why? What gives you purpose? That is the question Dr. David is asking Karina Safarova, a Ukrainian mindset mentor and life makeover expert, now living in Miami. Karina knows a thing or two about struggle, and what Dr. David likes about her is how much they think alike, choosing to always see the glass half full. If you are ready for so…

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Understanding the ‘Why’ 20:23

1y ago20:23

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Think about something that happened to you in your life that was a struggle to overcome. Maybe it was a divorce, a sports injury, an unfavorable medical diagnosis, or the death of a loved one. And now ask yourself: why? It’s not so much about understanding the ‘why’ from a victim’s perspective, but seeing beyond that, and realizing the opportunity …

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Mastering the Art of Discipline 25:23

1y ago25:23

25:23

Are you tired of being stuck in a rut? You know that there’s more for you in terms of success in life, but you just can’t seem to get going. Well, Dr. David is in the house and he’s making the word ‘discipline’ sound a lot less scary to us. Having discipline will help with your goal-oriented mindset as you achieve success. Together with co-host Sar…

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Four Steps to Creating Good Habits 45:24

1y ago45:24

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Did you wake up brushing your teeth? No, this is a habit that you’ve learned to apply in your life. Whether it’s healthy eating, sleeping, or living in general, habits are the cornerstone of optimal living. I’m Dr. David Suarez, and I want to help you in Making the Change. Each week I’ll be sharing my experience and advice on how to optimize your h…

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Episode Eighteen: Jany Böhm 3:06:31

1y ago3:06:31

3:06:31

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Eighteen: Jany Böhm Last month we had the privilege of working with Jany Böhm over a series of workshops at my place in Florida. During that time, we had truly amazing training, but more importantly got to know each other as friends. In this great conversation, we were able to discuss many things about IGP…

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Welcome to Making the Change: Optimize Your Health and Mind! 1:20

1y ago1:20

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Welcome to Making the Change: Optimize Your Health and Mind, a podcast for anyone looking to take control of their health and well-being. Join Dr. David Suarez, an award-winning, board-certified surgeon, former athlete, and regenerative medicine expert, as he shares expert advice and actionable tips for optimizing every aspect of your life. From di…

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Episode Seventeen: Susan Garrett 3:11:51

1y ago3:11:51

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Seventeen: Susan Garrett A few weeks ago I released a podcast challenging the rhetoric of the force free ideology. In a short time, we have already made significant progress. One of those examples of progress is Susan Garrett, a highly respected and well accomplished reinforcement based trainer reached out…

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Episode Sixteen: Mia Skogster 3:12:28

1y ago3:12:28

3:12:28

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Sixteen: Mia Skogster Recently, Mia visited us in Florida for 4 weeks to teach a seminar and have some great training with me and my team. We had an absolutely amazing conversation about our history in IGP, thoughts on Malinois breeding and selection, how our training approaches differ, the current state o…

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Episode Fifteen: Dr. Michael Perone 1:40:04

1y ago1:40:04

1:40:04

Training Without Conflict Podcast Episode Fifteen: Dr. Michael Perone In this episode, Ivan Balabanov takes a deep dive into the role of Operant Learning in animal behavior with Professor of Behavioral Analysis, Dr. Michael Perone. Dr. Perone has been actively involved in the experimental analysis of operant behavior for over 30 years. An area of o…

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The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training: A Training Without Conflict® Podcast 1:01:21

1y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training: A Training Without Conflict® Podcast Arguments about dog training are reaching a boiling point and I decided it’s time for someone to take a significant stand against the constant propaganda and misinformation that gets spread through social media. Scientific research that starts with a conclusion an…

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Episode Fourteen: Michael Shikashio 3:22:46

1+ y ago3:22:46

3:22:46

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fourteen: Michael Shikashio Recently, Ivan invited Michael Shikashio to the TWC podcast. Michael and Ivan may hold at times different opinions on dog training. However, they had a great, respectful conversation that explored these views and ideas. Is it possible to bring the dog training communities togeth…

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Episode Thirteen: Dr. Helmut Raiser 2:39:26

1+ y ago2:39:26

2:39:26

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Thirteen: Dr. Helmut Raiser Recently, Ivan spent sometime with Helmut Raiser and naturally they decided that they had to do a podcast. For those familiar with Schutzhund ( todays IGP) Helmut needs no introduction. For those who have not heard of him, he is one of the most influential trainers that populari…

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Episode Twelve: Janet Edwards 1:55:42

1+ y ago1:55:42

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Twelve: 3x PSA National Champion Janet Edwards In this episode, Ivan Balabanov interviews 2-time PSA 3 Handler, Janet Edwards. In addition to being a PSA 3 handler, Janet is also a well respected PSA judge, dog trainer, and teacher to dog trainers around the world. Throughout the episode they discuss the s…

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Special Episode: The Seat Belt Analogy and Negative Reinforcement 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Special Edition: The Seat Belt Analogy and Negative Reinforcement Earlier this year in one of Ivan's Facebook posts, he stated that the commonly used seat belt analogy is misleading and does not properly illustrate the concept of Negative Reinforcement. This podcast is a 30-minute excerpt from my Training Without …

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Episode Eleven: 5x Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey 2:06:08

2y ago2:06:08

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Ten: Dallas Seavey In this episode, Ivan has a conversation with 5-time Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey. The two champions discuss topics ranging from breeding and selection of competition dogs, preparing for competition, fueling champion dogs, and how to maximize the potential of every dog they compete wi…

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Episode Ten: Simon Gadbois 2:04:49

2y ago2:04:49

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In this episode, Ivan has a conversation with Simon about their training methods, similarities, and differences. Ivan and Simon also dive into the concept of punishment in dog training, its effects, benefits, and drawbacks. There is also an amazing discussion about the force free movement and the perception of punishment in dog training from differ…

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Episode Nine: The Disadvantages of Low Level Electric Collar Conditioning 2:06:43

2y ago2:06:43

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Nine: The Disadvantages of Low Level E-Collar Conditioning In this episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, Ivan Balabanov goes solo sharing his concerns on the concept of low level stimulus electric collar conditioning in dog training. Throughout the episode, Ivan shares many downfalls of this t…

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Episode Eight: Markus Neutz 3:12:34

2y ago3:12:34

3:12:34

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Eight: Markus Neutz In this episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interviews a friend, colleague, fellow competitor, and life-long dogman Markus Neutz. Markus Neutz knowledge of the dog world is nearly unparalleled. He is truly a force within the dog training community throughou…

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Episode Seven: Michael Ellis 3:26:28

2y ago3:26:28

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Seven: Michael Ellis In this episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interviews long-time friend and colleague Michael Ellis. Michael Ellis is an internationally known and respected dog trainer with over 30 years of experience in competitive dog sports. Michael has instructed coun…

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Episode Six: Roger Abrantes 1:50:24

3y ago1:50:24

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Training Without Conflict™ Podcast Episode Six: Dr. Roger Abrantes In this episode of the Training Without Conflict™ Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interviews one of the great minds in the study of Ethology, Dr. Roger Abrantes. Dr. Roger Abrantes, is a titan in the world of Ethology, receiving a Ph.D in Evolutionary Biology and Ethology and a BA in Philos…

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Episode Five: Dr. Doug Lisle and Dr. Jen Howk 2:06:46

3y ago2:06:46

2:06:46

Training Without Conflict™ Podcast Episode Five: Dr. Doug Lisle & Dr. Jen Howk In this episode of the Training Without Conflict™ Podcast, Ivan Balabanov interviews two of his biggest inspirations, Dr. Doug Lisle and Dr. Jen Howk. Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk are the hosts of the very popular Beat Your Genes Podcast. Dr. Doug Lisle received his undergradu…

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