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Episode 76: Karly Brandimarte & Chad Hunter
Jun 21, 2026
Unknown duration
Episode 75: Aivo Oblikas
Jun 1, 2026
2h 46m 37s
Episode 74: FMBB World Champion Natalia Balabanov
May 27, 2026
1h 38m 44s
Reinforcement Works... Until It Doesn't...
May 4, 2026
15m 17s
Conditioned “NO” Beats Reward-Only Every Time
Mar 6, 2026
14m 22s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/21/26 | ![]() Episode 76: Karly Brandimarte & Chad Hunter | In this episode, Chad Hunter, Karly, and I discuss one of the most remarkable achievements in French Ring history.Just weeks ago, Karly and Chad travelled to France and competed against the best teams in the sport. When the competition was over, she and her dog Maestro had achieved the highest score of the event, something no foreign competitor had ever done before.Although the official French Championship title and trophy were awarded to the highest ranking French competitor, Karly finished the competition with the top score overall, making history as the first non-French competitor to outscore every French team on their home turf.We discuss the journey, the preparation, the pressure of competing at the highest level, and what it takes to build a team capable of achieving something many thought impossible.A conversation about chasing an unlikely goal, overcoming obstacles, and leaving a mark on the sport’s history. | — | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Episode 75: Aivo Oblikas✨ | trackingdog training+4 | Aivo Oblikas | FH World ChampionshipFMBB IGP World Championship | — | trackingdog training+5 | — | 2h 46m 37s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Episode 74: FMBB World Champion Natalia Balabanov✨ | dog trainingcompetition+4 | Natalia Balabanov | FMBB | — | World Championdog training+5 | — | 1h 38m 44s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Reinforcement Works... Until It Doesn't...✨ | e-collardog training+4 | — | Training Without Conflict® | — | e-collardog training+5 | — | 15m 17s | |
| 3/6/26 | ![]() Conditioned “NO” Beats Reward-Only Every Time✨ | dog trainingbehavior modification+3 | — | Training Without Conflict® | — | dog trainingpredatory intent+5 | — | 14m 22s | |
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Episode 73: Pierre Wahlstrom✨ | working dogsdog training+4 | Pierre Wahlstrom | Swedish Armed Forces | — | working dogsdog training+4 | — | 2h 38m 28s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() Episode 72: Jay Jack✨ | dog trainingdog sports+3 | Jay Jack | GRC (Gameness, Relationship, Control) Dog Sport | — | dog trainingGRC+5 | — | 2h 31m 32s | |
| 2/5/26 | ![]() Episode 71: Daisy Peel✨ | agility trainingdog sports+4 | Daisy Peel | U.S. World Team | — | agilitydog training+5 | — | 1h 58m 27s | |
| 1/16/26 | ![]() Should Dog Training Be Regulated?✨ | dog training regulationindustry standards+3 | — | dog training industry | USA | dog trainingregulation+5 | — | 14m 38s | |
| 1/2/26 | ![]() Episode 70: Dr. Ana Catarina Viera De Castro✨ | canine behaviordog training methods+5 | Dr. Ana Catarina Vieira de Castro | University of PortoCarrots vs. Sticks+2 | — | dog trainingpositive reinforcement+5 | — | 1h 48m 19s | |
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| 12/26/25 | ![]() Outcome is Welfare✨ | dog trainingaversive tools+3 | — | American Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican College of Veterinary Behaviorists+1 | — | dog trainingaversive tools+3 | — | 25m 26s | |
| 12/26/25 | ![]() Fear Stops in 15 Seconds. Competition Doesn’t. Learn the Difference!✨ | resource guardingdog training+3 | — | Training Without Conflict® | — | resource guardingfear+3 | — | 25m 07s | |
| 12/26/25 | ![]() Episode 69: Dr. Melanie Uhde✨ | canine behavioranimal learning+4 | Dr. Melanie Uhde | Training Without Conflict® | — | canine studiesanimal learning+5 | — | 2h 58m 10s | |
| 11/14/25 | ![]() Episode 68: Will Bangura✨ | dog traininglearning theory+3 | Will Bangura | — | — | dog traininglearning theory+3 | — | 3h 10m 10s | |
| 10/29/25 | ![]() Karen Pryor's Jackpot Hoax: Why Your Dog Doesn't Need It | For over 40 years, dog trainers have been fed a feel-good myth: the "jackpot" reward, championed by Karen Pryor, claims a pile of treats will supercharge your dog’s learning. But does it deliver? Did the force-free movement’s “kool-aid” mislead trainers for decades?Tune in and discover the truth! | — | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | ![]() Episode 67: Clemente Grosso | My guest in this episode is Clemente Grosso, well respected IGP and FCI Obedience judge, has officiated at numerous World Championships. Clemente is also a member of the FCI Working Dog Commission and plays a key role in shaping the rules, decisions, and long-term vision for the future of IGP. As competitor Clemente’s breed of choice is the Giant Schnauzer. We discuss how and why the rules evolve, the direction of the sport, and the often misunderstood relationship between what judges look for and what trainers think judges want to see. Clemente also shares his thoughts on the removal of stick hits in IGP and how this change is affecting performance, training methods, and even breeding and selection.We didn’t always agree, which made it even more interesting to both of us. Clemente and I go way back to my years living in Belgium, when we were both first introduced to the sport.There will be a Part 2, because we both felt there are topics we wanted go deeper into. Share your thoughts in the comments, we might include some of your ideas in our next conversation. | — | ||||||
| 10/18/25 | ![]() Episode 67: Dismantling the "Fear Theory" | Is your dog chasing cars because it’s afraid?Force-free trainers like Simone Mueller claim it’s all about fear — not predation.But expert trainers and science say otherwise.In this episode, I dismantle the “fear theory” behind Predation Substitute Training and explain what’s really going on inside your dog’s brain when it lunges at cars, bikes, or joggers.We’ll explore the biology of drive, dopamine, and instinct, and I’ll show why “confidence building” doesn’t stop the behavior.Fear doesn’t make dogs chase — instinct does.And pretending otherwise doesn’t help dogs; it just sells stories. | — | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | ![]() Episode 66: Natalia Balabanov | In this episode, I sit down with my wife, Natalia Balabanov, to talk about the unique world of living, training, and competing together at the top level of dog sports. We dive into what it’s really like to share the same passion, the same goals, and sometimes the same pressure — while balancing the roles of coach, trainer, and spouse.From the intensity of competition to the daily grind of training plans and long-term goals, we talk openly about teamwork, communication, and how we handle the challenges that come with working side by side. We also explore what it takes to stay motivated, support each other, and keep improving when you’re both aiming to be the best in the world.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to mix love, sport, and ambition — this one’s for you. | — | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | ![]() Episode 65: The Myth Behind Leash Reactivity | Leash reactivity. You’ve heard it a thousand times.Trainers throw it around, clients repeat it, and somehow it’s become the magic explanation for every dog that barks, lunges, or pulls on leash.But here’s the truth: there is no such thing as leash reactivity.It’s a lazy label. A word salad. And it fails dogs every single day.In this episode, I’m breaking down why the term doesn’t help. | — | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | ![]() Episode 64: Variable Reinforcement is a LIE | TWC Podcast #64 Slot Machines Don’t Train Dogs!What if everything you’ve been told about variable reinforcement is only half the story?Dog trainers and psychologists love to say, “Switch to variable reinforcement, it’s like a slot machine, that’s how behaviors stick.” But here’s the truth: that analogy is flawed, incomplete, and in training, often misleading.In this episode, Ivan Balabanov breaks down:-Why the slot machine comparison fails in dog training.-When is Continuous Reinforcement actually more powerful?-How to use extinction bursts as a tool to sharpen behaviors.-Why barking, whining, and nipping aren’t “disobedience” but feedback.-The difference between keeping behaviors alive vs. making them bulletproof.Dogs aren’t pigeons in Skinner boxes. They aren’t gamblers at slot machines. Real training is about clarity, joy, precision, and connection — not random paychecks.If you’re serious about dog training, this episode will challenge what you’ve been told and show you how to think beyond the textbook.Subscribe to the Training Without Conflict® Podcast for more episodes | — | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | ![]() Episode 63: Errorless Learning and LIFE Critique | If Errorless Learning was the greatest breakthrough in how animals—or humans—learn, why hasn’t it taken over education?It’s been over 60 years since it was introduced. If it really worked, wouldn’t our schools, colleges, and universities have adopted it by now?In this solo podcast, I break down two recent publications by Eduardo J. Fernandez:“Comparing trial-and-error to errorless learning procedures in training pet dogs a visual discrimination”and“The Least Inhibitive, Functionally Effective (LIFE) model: A new framework for ethical animal training practices”These aren’t scientific breakthroughs—they’re ideological maneuvers. Behind the friendly language and force-free branding lies a troubling pattern: rigging methodology, ignoring real-world complexity, and selling fantasy as welfare.I’ll explain why these ideas not only fail in practice—but are dangerous when taken seriously.here are the links for the two papers:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375769627_Comparing_Trial-and-Error_to_Errorless_Learning_Procedures_in_Training_Pet_Dogs_a_Visual_Discriminationhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eduardo-Fernandez-27/publication/376288769_The_Least_Inhibitive_Functionally_Effective_LIFE_Model_A_New_Framework_for_Ethical_Animal_Training_Practices/links/65b9e19479007454974f5517/The-Least-Inhibitive-Functionally-Effective-LIFE-Model-A-New-Framework-for-Ethical-Animal-Training-Practices.pdf | — | ||||||
| 8/17/25 | ![]() Episody Sixty-Two: Larry Krohn | The first podcast I did with Larry Krohn was years ago, and it sparked a lot of debate around the e-collar.Since then, Larry has completed my Training Without Conflict™ school, and through many conversations we’ve come to realize how much common ground we share. Today, we agree on nearly everything and hold a strong respect for one another.We’ve wanted to do a second podcast for quite some time, and our schedules finally aligned. The result is a 4+ hour conversation covering a wide range of dog training topics.This one isn’t about conflict, it’s about depth, clarity, and experience. | — | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | ![]() Episode Sixty-One: David Garcia Suarez | Back for a second round: FCI judge David Garcia Suarez joins me for another deep and at times provocative conversation, this time focused entirely on IGP.We dive into: • The evolution of rules and judging • How training styles have shifted over the last 10, 20, even 30 years • The influence of genetics on modern dogs • And where the sport is headingWhether you’re a competitor, trainer, or just a passionate observer, this episode pulls no punches. Let us know what you think, agree, disagree, or want to push the conversation further? Drop your thoughts in the comments. | — | ||||||
| 5/8/25 | ![]() Episode Sixty: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring | Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Sixty: Dr. Josef Witt-DoerringSSRIs, Dogs, and the Chemical Lobotomy No One Wants to Talk About - with Dr. Josef Witt-DoerringIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Josef, a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and one of the few voices brave enough to speak publicly about what SSRIs are really doing to people… and what that means for dogs.The so-called “safe and effective” narrative is crumbling.What we’re seeing instead are emotional numbness, cognitive damage, and permanent changes to the brain, and not just in humans.While the AVSAB continues to push SSRIs as a behavioral fix for dogs, the evidence of harm is mounting. In this conversation, we dismantle the myth of the “chemical imbalance,” and challenge the blind faith many trainers and veterinarians have placed in psychiatric drugs.If you’re a trainer, vet, or dog owner who cares about animal welfare, this is a conversation you can’t ignore.For more information about Dr. Josef, check out:https://www.instagram.com/taperclinichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT0HW8jp8xDuczBnO7Kg7rAIvan Balabanov is a 2-time World Champion dog trainer, Ot Vitosha Malinois breeder, trainer of Premier Protection Dogs and founder of the revolutionary Training Without Conflict® dog training system.For more information about Ivan Balabanov's Dog Training School and information on how to train your dog using the Training Without Conflict® system, check out:https://trainingwithoutconflict.comhttps://malinois.comhttps://premierprotectiondogs.comPlease like, comment, and share with your dog friends💪🏼 | — | ||||||
| 5/3/25 | ![]() Episode Fifty-Nine: Dr. Orion | In this Training Without Conflict® Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ori Stollar, also known as Dr. Orion on YouTube, a veterinarian and board-certified veterinary behaviorist specialist. (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists).Dr. Orion and I connected after he publicly responded to my critiques of the widespread use of SSRIs in dogs. To his credit, he agreed to come on the show for an open conversation.We cover big questions in this episode: • Is the “chemical imbalance” theory real science or outdated marketing? • Are SSRIs really making dogs better, or just easier to live with? • What’s the role of medication vs. training in resolving behavior problems?Whether you’re a trainer, a veterinarian, or a dog owner trying to make sense of the growing push for pharmaceuticals, you need to hear both sides.Enjoy listening . Share if you liked it or if it challenges what you’ve been toldFor more information about Dr. Orion, check out: https://www.youtube.com/@UC3eNQ33_H6sub78yVa1-6PwIvan Balabanov is a 2-time World Champion dog trainer, Ot Vitosha Malinois breeder, trainer of Premier Protection Dogs and founder of the revolutionary Training Without Conflict® dog training system.For more information about Ivan Balabanov's Dog Training School and information on how to train your dog using the Training Without Conflict® system, check out: https://trainingwithoutconflict.comhttps://malinois.comhttps://premierprotectiondogs.comPlease like, comment, and share with your dog friends💪🏼 | — | ||||||
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