Life With Your Dog

Most dog owners are accidentally reinforcing bad behaviour on every walk.

In this episode, Panos breaks down the biggest mistake - putting the walk on autopilot.

Pulling, scanning, and ignoring you all get rehearsed daily without realising.

Walks aren’t just exercise - they’re training.

Learn how small changes in structure and intention can completely change your dog’s behaviour.

 

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Buddy Spohn from Lateral K9 joins Panos and Luke for a deep dive into what really drives dog training success.

They unpack how to build true motivation in any dog, why scent work is such a powerful outlet, and how modern social media is confusing more dog owners than it’s helping.

Training should always feel like play—and explores what that mindset actually creates in dogs over time.

The boys discuss the old adage, you don’t always get the dog you want… you get the dog you need. And what you do with that matters.

This episode is a mix of practical insight, real-world experience, and a few uncomfortable truths that every dog owner and trainer should hear.

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Paul Zubcic from Summerland Dog Training joins Panos to dive into the world of K9 tracking.

As a former police K9 handler, Paul shares his real-world experience working tracking dogs and breaks down the fundamentals—what tracking actually is, how dogs follow human scent, and how everyday dog owners can start teaching it themselves.

They explore the process of building a reliable tracking dog, common mistakes people make, and how to turn this natural canine ability into a structured skill.

Paul also shares some great stories from his time on the job, giving a glimpse into what tracking looks like in real-life scenarios.

Tracking is one of the most fascinating skills a dog and handler can develop—and this episode gives you a clear, practical look at how it all works.

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Panos sits down with renowned trainer Jay Jack for a direct and thought-provoking conversation about the craft of dog training and personal development.

Jay breaks down his concept of “windows of opportunity” — explaining that most windows in life are natural… except for “work.” Work is not something that magically presents itself. It must be created, pursued, and stepped into deliberately.

The conversation then shifts to one of the most important drivers of growth: mistakes. Rather than avoiding them, Jay explains how mistakes are essential for development. Panos and Jay unpack how trainers — and dog owners — can reconcile their errors, take ownership, and use those moments as fuel for long-term progress instead of shame or stagnation.

This is an honest, practical discussion about growth, responsibility, and doing the work — in dog training and in life.

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Panos sits down with Dr Will Magness — veterinarian and founder of 5 Hounds dog food, to unpack some of the biggest (and often most misunderstood) topics affecting dogs today.

 

The conversation explores the three major factors influencing dog health, why Dr Will started 5 Hounds, and the common issues seen in kibble-only diets.

It also dives into proper feeding, the link between food and allergies, and the ongoing discussion around early desexing, including ideal timing and possible alternatives.

 

They examine whether dogs are being over-vaccinated, why yearly vaccinations are still commonly recommended, and what a titre test actually is and when it makes sense.

 

This is a balanced, practical conversation, not fear-based, not dogmatic — just honest discussion about diet, development, and long-term health.

 

For anyone serious about raising a healthy, resilient dog, this episode will get them thinking.

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