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 gives a glimpse of how he evaluates IGP performance and what the rule book expects from the handler, how emotional state(s) are evaluated as well.  We also talk about the current pressure the sport is under in Europe, the demands of the force ..read more

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 ..read more

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 the sport of Schutzhund and the German Shepherd dog. During the conversation we were able to discuss the current state of Schutzhund not only in America, but worldwide. I was able to find some answers regarding rule changes and the path required for ..read more

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 my conversation with the incredibly talented photographer, Brian Aghajani. If you have seen an incredible photo from an IGP National Championship over the last 10 years, it is very likely that Brian was the person behind the lens. He has been capturi ..read more

This episode is a recording of Ivan Balabanov's appearance on the Bow Wow Bill Podcast on 11/26/23 ..read more

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 one of the world’s foremost experts on the German Shepherd breed. Louis has had a lifelong passion for the German Shepherd dog. At the young age of 26, he was elected President of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia and held the position fo ..read more

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 one of the world’s foremost experts on the German Shepherd breed. Louis has had a lifelong passion for the German Shepherd dog. At the young age of 26, he was elected President of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia and held the position fo ..read more

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 community. For years, the concept of dominance in animal behavior has been a topic of contention, with many in the dog training world advocating for positive reinforcement methods and dismissing dominance as an outdated idea. Today, Dr. Mech joins us to ..read more

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 Dean Calderon. Dean has some strong opinions that you may or may not agree with, but you can feel the passion and love he has for IGP and for all dogs as he shares his thoughts with me. This conversation was as real as it gets. Completely organic, raw ..read more

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 created quite a rift in the dog training space, I was interested to have him explain his perspective on training so I could understand for myself, instead of relying on the words and beliefs of biased, social media influencers that are fixated on a p ..read more