Life With Your Dog

In this episode, we’re joined by Jas Whiting founder of Prime Canine to break down the real process of raising and developing high-drive Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd puppies destined for police, military, and corrections work.

Jas walks us through what it takes to raise multiple working-line puppies at the same time, laying strong foundations for tracking, bite work, environmental confidence, and complex operational behaviours. All with the goal of producing dogs suitable for working roles by around 18 months of age.

 

We talk honestly about the fun, frustration, stress, pressure, and fulfilment that comes with developmental training at this level, and how critical early decisions are in shaping whether a dog truly suits the role it’s being prepared for.

 

This episode is a must-listen for trainers, handlers, breeders, and anyone curious about what serious puppy raising looks like when the end goal isn’t a pet, but a capable working dog.

 

Find Jas at: www.prime-canine.com

 

Raising a High Drive Puppy video series: www.seriousdogbusiness.com/HDP

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Training your dog isn’t about flashy skills or perfect reps in perfect conditions — it’s about reliability in the real world.

In this episode, we break down what proofing really means and why so many dog owners get stuck when behaviour “falls apart” outside the training session.

We talk about why you started training in the first place, how your lifestyle should shape your dog’s training, and why rushing the process usually backfires.

We cover the importance of developing your own communication with your dog, creating consistency across environments, and understanding that some behaviours aren’t “fixed” — they’re managed.

Training, at its core, is about learning a shared language and culture with your dog, not blindly following rules forever.

Learn the rules first… then earn the right to break them.This episode is a practical reminder that there’s no one right way — you need to find your way with your dog.

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Dan returns for round two, and this one goes deep.
In this episode, we unpack intrinsic motivation in dogs—from prey drive to play drive—and how those drives differ, overlap, and actually show up in real-world training. Not theory for theory’s sake, but how these concepts matter when you’re working dogs day in, day out.

Dan shares lessons learned from years of working dogs, alongside his experience with reactivity in pet dogs. Watching dogs work provides perspective—how dogs think, act, and learn—and that perspective is often missing when people rely solely on what they see online.

We also talk context. Techniques, clips, and hot takes on social media mean nothing without experience behind them. Keeping an open mind is easy to say, harder to do—especially when exposure is limited.

A strong episode to kick off the year and a big thanks to Dan for joining us again.

Find Dan at Hooked On Hounds www.hookedonhounds.com

 

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Most dog owners walk their dogs every day… and still end up with pulling, reactivity, and chaos on the leash. Why is that?

In this episode, Panos and Luke break down the 20/20/20 Rule — a simple, repeatable walking structure that balances discipline, freedom, and training.

You’ll learn why the walk should be split into three clear phases:
• A structured loose leash walk to set the mental tone
• Free time with purpose — including real-world training
• A structured return to help your dog regulate and settle

This episode explains how to stop turning walks into overstimulation sessions and start using them to build focus, reliability, and a calmer dog at home.

If your dog “gets plenty of walks” but still behaves like they’ve had three coffees, this one’s for you.

 

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In this episode Panos sits down with Simon, “The Mutt Nut”, a UK-based trainer who’s worked at both extremes of the dog-training world — from sled dogs in Norway, to street dogs across Europe, to guide dogs, pet dogs and heavy-duty aggression cases through rescue organisations.

Simon’s known for his no-nonsense motto: “Cut the fluff and focus on what works.”We dive deep into his journey, the lessons he’s collected from wildly different environments, and how those experiences shaped his training philosophy.

Simon opens up about industry myths, why trainers conflict, where owners go wrong, and how he blends motivation, play, and tools to get real-world results.

We also unpack reactivity and aggression, the lifestyle vs training debate, what play really means to a dog, and why modern pet owners are struggling more than ever.

If you’re a trainer, an owner, or someone trying to navigate the noise in today’s dog-training landscape, this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and a whole lot of practical gems.

Find Simon- www.themuttnut.com

 

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