After 40 years of breeding, raising, and training dogs, Ivan Balabanov provides his expert insights on dog training that he’s developed throughout his 4 decades in the dog community. Ivan takes a deep dive into the mind of dogs with the help of incredible guests that will blow your mind and change your outlook on dog training and perhaps life in general!
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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Five: Mia Skogster Welcome back to my TWC Podcast! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mia Skogster once again to dive deep into discussions about our personal dogs, training, IGP rules, and FMBB judges. We focused particularly on the protection phase this time around. As I’m releasing this episo…
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Hello trainers! I’m excited to bring you another fascinating conversation today. This time, it’s with my friend Nake Florin. Nake has a background just as interesting as many of our guests—he’s decoyed Mondioring at the world championships as well as USMRA and other events, gives seminars around the worlds, Nake works for one of the largest dog res…
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Episode Forty-Three: Shannon Faltak
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My guest is Shannon Faltak, as you will find out her journey in the dog world is one of a kind! For those that don’t know her at all just to give you a glimpse Shanon took Knox, a 5 year old dog, filled it in Mondo and French Ring , went to the world championships and now is planing to enter the IGP Malinois Nationals! Her story is very inspiring t…
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Episode Forty-Two: Dr. Michael Moyer
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Today’s podcast features Dr. Michael Moyer, a veterinarian and the owner of Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic. We discuss various aspects of dog health, common reasons dogs visit the vet, spaying and neutering, the Fear Free enterprise, overmedicating and other intriguing topics related to dogs.By Training Without Conflict®
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Special Episode: Dr. Karen Overall's Deep Breath Protocol for Dogs
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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Special Edition: Dr. Karen Overall's Deep Breath Protocol For Dogs Welcome to this short solo podcast! Todays topic is fascinating and controversial: Dr. Karen Overall's deep breath protocol for dogs. Imagine if your stressed out or aggressive, fearful, anxious dog (pick one), could take few deep breaths and insta…
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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Two: Jany Böhm As of late, many have laid claim that IGP is a dying sport. However, after the drama and theatrics of the most recent FMBB World Championship we saw a passionate outcry from trainers around the world pleading for transparency in the sport. There was also a considerable amount of outrag…
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In the newest episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, I had a chance to sit down with my friend, World Championship level helper, and IGP World Championship competitor Vladimir Dragicevic. For those in “the know” Vlad is no stranger to high level competitors having worked with many of the trainers and dogs you see on National and World C…
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Welcome everyone to another exciting episode of the Training Without Conflict® podcast! I’m thrilled to have Markus Neutz back with us from Germany as our guest. Today, we delve into the world of the FMBB championship, exploring topics like judging, comparing training styles, and much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy…
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Welcome to another episode of TWC podcast where we explore diverse perspectives and challenge the status quo. Today, I have a brave guest who steps outside the lines of her community's ideology to share her strong opinions on a topic she's passionate about. It's not easy to question deeply held beliefs, especially when they are influenced by powerf…
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Episode Thirty-Seven: David Garcia Suarez
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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In this episode of the Training Without Conflict™ Podcast, Ivan Balabanov debates Larry Krohn on methods of using the electric collar training tool. They debate their beliefs on the proper use of e-collars, the efficacy of conditioning the e-collar as a training tool, and present scientific data to support their position leading to a very productiv…
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In this episode, Ivan Balabanov interviews Veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and dog trainer, Dr. Ian Dunbar. Dr. Dunbar received his veterinary degree and a Special Honors degree in Physiology & Biochemistry from the Royal Veterinary College (London University) plus a doctorate in animal behavior from the Psychology Department at UC Berkeley, wher…
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In this episode, Ivan interviews Clive D.L. Wynne, the founding director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University. They discuss how scientists and dog trainers need to collaborate for the betterment of the future of dog training. Clive D.L. Wynne Born in England, Clive Wynne studied at University College London receiving his …
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In this episode, Ivan Balabanov has a conversation with good friend Dr. Mark Plonsky. Retired Professor Emeritus of Experimental Biopsychology (University of Wisconsin) Ph.D Experimental Biopsychology, 1984 (University of Albany) M.A. General Psychology, 1980 (State University of New York at New Paltz) At the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Plonsky ta…
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