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Uncomfortable questions are a part of everyday life. Most successful relationships are based around dealing what’s uncomfortable.

Those of us in the professional dog training business know it’s unavoidable to have the occasional uncomfortable conversation.

We are no strangers to the uncomfortable questions and responses. It’s not about being nasty or looking for conflict. Many times it’s just dealing with the reality of a difficult process.

It can, if done well be a significant weight to unburden yourself of something that may be a little painful but ultimately beneficial.

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If your looking for contact details, great trainers and supporters of The Canine Paradigm, look no further. Below is a vast array of people and business’s who stand by us and donate to our running costs.

Glenn runs and has almost everything canine related at, Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia

Pat has a full range of coaching and training services at Operant Canine

You can support our show and get extra content right here on our Patreon page. Everything goes into keeping the show running and we love all the wonderful people who are part of that community. If you’re not sure how, just ask us.

You can get our full range of Merch at our Teespring store here

You can also help us by spreading the word amongst the community or even suggesting a special guest to interview.

If you need to find out how to listen to our show, go here

We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now

If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes

Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be!

For more details on how to help our friends at Peggy’s Promise, you can find all the details on how to do that on their website. They are our rescue charity of choice.

Support our supporters

Narelle Cooke’s raw feeding guide for pets here

Birdy O’Sheedy can be found at Pause in life and at Paws in life

Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR

K9 Dynamics online store for all our listeners in USA and Canada SHOW SPONSOR

Kylie Brights dog treats are right here at Brights Bites SHOW SPONSOR

Jasmine Whiting is at Prime Canine

Alex Edwards Refine your Canine

Emma Murdoch Walk with me Ottawa

Find out more about GRC dog sports here

Episode 133: Social Nuances

Episode 42: Questions from our audience Part 1

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Red Team are a company in Australia providing specialist training in explosives and electronics around the world for public safety.

They primarily focus their training for Government agencies looking at improving awareness around Home made explosives and detection techniques. This helps their own team by maintaining training standards.

Glenn has joined Red Team as a consultant for the dog side and wanted to share the story of what these men are providing.

You can find out more from Red Team right here https://www.redteamtrainingsolutions.com/

Further details

Glenn runs and has almost everything canine related at, Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia

Pat has a full range of coaching and training services at Operant Canine

You can get our full range of Merch at our Teespring store here

You can also help us by spreading the word amongst the community or even suggesting a special guest to interview.

If you need to find out how to listen to our show, go here

We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now

If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes

Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be!

For more details on how to help our friends at Peggy’s Promise, you can find all the details on how to do that on their website. They are our rescue charity of choice.

Support our supporters

Narelle Cooke’s raw feeding guide for pets here

Birdy O’Sheedy can be found at Pause in life and at Paws in life

Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR

K9 Dynamics online store for all our listeners in USA and Canada SHOW SPONSOR

Kylie Brights dog treats are right here at Brights Bites SHOW SPONSOR

Jasmine Whiting is at Prime Canine

Alex Edwards Refine your Canine

Emma Murdoch Walk with me Ottawa

Find out more about GRC dog sports here

Episode 127: The role of the master coach

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Coping with being bitten is quite an undertaking as it can really change your perspective. It really can be something difficult to comprehend as it feels so personal.

Being bitten can and does change your relationship with your dog as it can leave you feeling violated. It can make you question your confidence and safety with your dog and many times your ability as a trainer.

In this episode we try and make a little sense of why these things happen and give suggestions on how to cope. However, as we are not psychologists, we can only make recommendations when thoughts are too serious.

In the event you do find yourself struggling with your thoughts, we always recommend the council of a trained professional. One to examine the dogs behaviour and perhaps someone to help with your thoughts.

Dogs bite for a lot of reasons, therefore we suggest being aware of the events leading up to being bitten. Although this is a helpful suggestion, it may not always be practical.

Further details

Glenn runs and has almost everything canine related at, Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia

Pat has a full range of coaching and training services at Operant Canine

You can get our full range of Merch at our Teespring store here

You can also help us by spreading the word amongst the community or even suggesting a special guest to interview.

If you need to find out how to listen to our show, go here

We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now

If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes

Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be!

For more details on how to help our friends at Peggy’s Promise, you can find all the details on how to do that on their website. They are our rescue charity of choice.

Support our supporters

Narelle Cooke’s raw feeding guide for pets here

Birdy O’Sheedy can be found at Pause in life and at Paws in life

Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR

K9 Dynamics online store for all our listeners in USA and Canada SHOW SPONSOR

Kylie Brights dog treats are right here at Brights Bites SHOW SPONSOR

Jasmine Whiting is at Prime Canine

Alex Edwards Refine your Canine

Emma Murdoch Walk with me Ottawa

Find out more about GRC dog sports here

Episode 91: Only so many spoons to give

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Interviewing a new trainer should be a process that all new and existing dog owners strongly consider.

We say this because a lot of time, people end up with the wrong trainer for a range of different reasons. Many of these are because they didn’t do their homework in the first place. Other reasons include being duped by clever marketing.

It’s forgiveable to assume, big add, lots of money so they must be a great trainer. It can also mean that they are just great at marketing and average at the important part.

This really needs to be a win/win scenario which results in a great outcome for you and your dog

Further details

Glenn runs and has almost everything canine related at, Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia

Pat has a full range of coaching and training services at Operant Canine

You can get our full range of Merch at our Teespring store here

You can also help us by spreading the word amongst the community or even suggesting a special guest to interview.

If you need to find out how to listen to our show, go here

We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now

If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes

Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be!

For more details on how to help our friends at Peggy’s Promise, you can find all the details on how to do that on their website. They are our rescue charity of choice.

Support our supporters

Narelle Cooke’s raw feeding guide for pets here

Birdy O’Sheedy can be found at Pause in life and at Paws in life

Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR

K9 Dynamics online store for all our listeners in USA and Canada SHOW SPONSOR

Kylie Brights dog treats are right here at Brights Bites SHOW SPONSOR

Jasmine Whiting is at Prime Canine

Alex Edwards Refine your Canine

Emma Murdoch Walk with me Ottawa

Find out more about GRC dog sports here

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Jason Firmin is a name that has been attached to The canine Paradigm since our humble beginnings. In some ways, he’s the third musketeer, apart from Birdy.

Firmin may sound like a gruff, grumpy old bastard, however in reality he has a heart of gold. He still is all those things and more but he will drop everything to help out his mates and the industry.

Recently Jason has been embarking on an incredible weight loss journey which he really needed to do due to several health concerns. Firmin shares his battle with obesity and complications that almost cost him a leg.

Further details

If your looking for contact details and supporters of The Canine Paradigm, look no further. Below is a vast array of people and business’s who stand by us and donate to our running costs.

Glenn runs and has almost everything canine related at, Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia

Pat has a full range of coaching and training services at Operant Canine

You can support our show and get extra content right here on our Patreon page. Everything goes into keeping the show running and we love all the wonderful people who are part of that community.

You can get our full range of Merch at our Teespring store here

You can also help us by spreading the word amongst the community or even suggesting a special guest to interview.

If you need to find out how to listen to our show, go here

We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now

If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes

Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be!

For more details on how to help our friends at Peggy’s Promise, you can find all the details on how to do that on their website. They are our rescue charity of choice.

Support our supporters

Narelle Cooke’s raw feeding guide for pets here

Birdy O’Sheedy can be found at Pause in life and at Paws in life

Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR

K9 Dynamics online store for all our listeners in USA and Canada SHOW SPONSOR

Kylie Brights dog treats are right here at Brights Bites SHOW SPONSOR

Jasmine Whiting is at Prime Canine

Alex Edwards Refine your Canine

Emma Murdoch Walk with me Ottawa

Find out more about GRC dog sports here

Episode 121: Help your mates

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Diminishing return is an episode that focus’s around a point of obsession. That area is based around people who too much of something, which throws their life plan out of balance.

For example, think of a student who studies for a job. Once they get the qualification, they then feel that perhaps they should do some more study to stay ahead of the game. Then, after they finish that course, they enrol in another and then another and so on. Now they are in a phase of diminishing return.

In the field of economics, diminishing returns has a different meaning which is, s the decrease in the marginal output of a production process as the amount of a single factor of production is incrementally increased, while the amounts of all other factors of production stay constant.

Further details

If your looking for contact details and supporters of The Canine Paradigm, look no further. Below is a vast array of people and business’s who stand by us and donate to our running costs.

Glenn runs and has almost everything canine related at, Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia

Pat has a full range of coaching and training services at Operant Canine

You can support our show and get extra content right here on our Patreon page. Everything goes into keeping the show running and we love all the wonderful people who are part of that community.

You can get our full range of Merch at our Teespring store here

You can also help us by spreading the word amongst the community or even suggesting a special guest to interview.

If you need to find out how to listen to our show, go here

We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now

If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes

Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be!

For more details on how to help our friends at Peggy’s Promise, you can find all the details on how to do that on their website. They are our rescue charity of choice.

Support our supporters

Narelle Cooke’s raw feeding guide for pets here

Birdy O’Sheedy can be found at Pause in life and at Paws in life

Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR

K9 Dynamics online store for all our listeners in USA and Canada SHOW SPONSOR

Kylie Brights dog treats are right here at Brights Bites SHOW SPONSOR

Jasmine Whiting is at Prime Canine

Alex Edwards Refine your Canine

Emma Murdoch Walk with me Ottawa

Find out more about GRC dog sports here

Episode 47: Dog parks dystopia or utopia

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Training ideas during lock down is now the new norm for now which means we need to evolve. No one we know saw this coming, it’s the stupidest thing and it’s very serious.

What is even more serious during this lock down process is how it will effect peoples lives and businesses. Not to mention the impact it’s already having on mental health.

So the lock down means change to our life and to our income. Fortunately we have access to the internet and we can still be somewhat social.

To many people, it’s a lifestyle they are sadly familiar with. Staring at their phone all day, living inside, being anti social. They can now live their best life without judgement.

For the rest of us, adaptation is the key. Get used to it and gear up for change.

Further details

For community advice on COVID-19 click this link for accurate information via the World Health Organization (WHO)

If your looking for contact details and supporters of The Canine Paradigm, look no further. Below is a vast array of people and business’s who stand by us and donate to our running costs.

Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be

Glenn is found these days right here. Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia

Pat resides now at Operant Canine

You can support our show and get extra content right here on our Patreon page. Everything goes into keeping the show running.

You can get our full range of Merch at our Teespring store here

You can also help us by spreading the word amongst the community or even suggesting a special guest to interview.

If you need to find out how to listen to our show, go here

We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now

If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes

Support our supporters

Narelle Cooke’s raw feeding guide for pets here

Birdy O’Sheedy can be found at Pause in life and at Paws in life

Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR

K9 Dynamics online store for all our listeners in USA and Canada SHOW SPONSOR

Kylie Brights dog treats are right here at Brights Bites SHOW SPONSOR

Jasmine Whiting is at Prime Canine

Alex Edwards Refine your Canine

Emma Murdoch Walk with me Ottawa

Find out more about GRC dog sports here

Episode 113: Taking care of you

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The Fat commando may seem ironic as a heading and you may be wondering what’s the relevance? Well to answer that, you will have to listen to the episode smarty pants. While we are talking about smarties, Americans don’t even have real smarties like Australians do. I mean, WTAF? They are not the same and not delicious. Lift you game USA, because Canada knows what we’re talking about.

We are living in strange times indeed and it has nothing to do with getting fat from eating delicious smarties! Dam it, now I want some and I’ll probably need a bodyguard to get to the store.
Herein lies the issue. We are under siege by a worldwide virus, COVID-19 and it’s scaring the shit out of people as the world has crawled to a pace we have never seen before.

Even though this is a dog training and behaviour podcast at the core, it’s still a community based show. We care about you and we care about our community and we don’t want you to get too fat on smarties during restricted movement.

We hope this passes soon and you and your loved ones stay safe during these uncertain times.

Keep informed by trusted science based updates. Not by old mate Tom down the road. Fuck that guy, unless he brings Smarties and toilet paper.

Further details

For community advice on COVID-19 click this link for accurate information via the World Health Organization (WHO)

If your looking for contact details and supporters of The Canine Paradigm, look no further. Below is a vast array of people and business’s who stand by us and donate to our running costs.

Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be

Glenn is found these days right here. Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia

Pat resides now at Operant Canine

You can support our show and get extra content right here on our Patreon page. Everything goes into keeping the show running.

You can get our full range of Merch at our Teespring store here

You can also help us by spreading the word amongst the community or even suggesting a special guest to interview.

If you need to find out how to listen to our show, go here

We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now

If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes

Support our supporters

Narelle Cooke’s raw feeding guide for pets here

Birdy O’Sheedy can be found at Pause in life and at Paws in life

Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR

K9 Dynamics online store for all our listeners in USA and Canada SHOW SPONSOR

Kylie Brights dog treats are right here at Brights Bites SHOW SPONSOR

Jasmine Whiting is at Prime Canine

Alex Edwards Refine your Canine

Emma Murdoch Walk with me Ottawa

Find out more about GRC dog sports here

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The six p’s is an episode that focuses entirely on being a better organised dog owner or handler. The six p’s mean that proper preparation prevents piss poor performance.

It’s an expression that’s been around for quite a while and is still used frequently in many services. When you think about it though, it’s hard to argue with. When you have a plan, it makes the operation so much easier. It relieves stress, because you’re organised, it increases the time factor, it prevents frustration and adds more value to your life.

There are so many positive factors that it’s almost hard to think we wouldn’t do it. However we are human. It’s easy for us to become motivated by other pursuits.

If it sounds familiar, it’s something that annoys us about our own dogs behaviour. Therefore, if we identify it early, we can collectively work on resolving that as an issue as well.

It sounds like like a lot to do but it will make your life far more enjoyable. Just think of the six p’s.

Further details

If your looking for contact details and supporters of The Canine Paradigm, look no further. Below is a vast array of people and business’s who stand by us and donate to our running costs.

Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be

Glenn is found these days right here. Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia

Pat resides now at Operant Canine

You can support our show and get extra content right here on our Patreon page. Everything goes into keeping the show running.

You can get our full range of Merch at our Teespring store here

You can also help us by spreading the word amongst the community or even suggesting a special guest to interview.

If you need to find out how to listen to our show, go here

We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now

If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes

Support our supporters

Narelle Cooke’s raw feeding guide for pets here

Birdy O’Sheedy can be found at Pause in life and at Paws in life

Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR

K9 Dynamics online store for all our listeners in USA and Canada SHOW SPONSOR

Kylie Brights dog treats are right here at Brights Bites SHOW SPONSOR

Jasmine Whiting is at Prime Canine

Alex Edwards Refine your Canine

Emma Murdoch Walk with me Ottawa

Find out more about GRC dog sports here

Episode 114: Rescue dog remedy

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Taking care of you may sound arbitrary, however it’s often so easy overlooked and undervalued. In many cases, dog handlers will fuss more over what their dog is eating while not giving a second thought to themselves.

It’s so wonderful that we are learning to take better care of our dogs. Owners are making better choices in diet and staying more informed on what should go into their pets food.

But what about us? Why is it that our care has taken a back step? What type of backwards world are we living in that our health and wellbeing plays second fiddle to our pets?

This is why Narelle is speaking about her passion to make you aware of how easy self care can be. Furthermore, if we do spend a little more time on our health, it pays off in dividends in our training.

Finally, if you want more advise on how to do this, reach out to Narelle because it’s what she does best.

Further details

If your looking for contact details and supporters of The Canine Paradigm, look no further. Below is a vast array of people and business’s who stand by us and donate to our running costs.

Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be

Glenn is found these days right here. Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia

Pat resides now at Operant Canine

You can support our show and get extra content right here on our Patreon page. Everything goes into keeping the show running.

You can get our full range of Merch at our Teespring store here

You can also help us by spreading the word amongst the community or even suggesting a special guest to interview.

If you need to find out how to listen to our show, go here

We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now

If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes

Support our supporters

Narelle Cooke’s raw feeding guide for pets here

Birdy O’Sheedy can be found at Pause in life and at Paws in life

Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR

K9 Dynamics online store for all our listeners in USA and Canada SHOW SPONSOR

Kylie Brights dog treats are right here at Brights Bites SHOW SPONSOR

Jasmine Whiting is at Prime Canine

Alex Edwards Refine your Canine

Emma Murdoch Walk with me Ottawa

Find out more about GRC dog sports here

Episode 107: Patience

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Episode 138: Uncomfortable questions

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Episode 135: Red Team

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Episode 132: Coping with being bitten

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Episode 129: Interviewing a new trainer

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Episode 128: Jason Firmin

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Episode 126: Diminishing return

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Episode 122: Training ideas during lock down

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Episode 120: The fat commando

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Episode 119: The six P’s

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Episode 113: Taking care of you

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