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Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast

Training Without Conflict®

Training Without Conflict® is a dog training podcast hosted by Ivan Balabanov. With 40+ years of experience training and breeding working dogs, Ivan shares practical insights on dog behavior, obedience, aggression, reactivity, fear, motivation, drive, and real-world training results. Episodes include deep conversations with respected guests and clear explanations for dog owners and professional trainers who want serious learning without ideology.

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02:13:24

Episode Fifty-Five: Javier Mendoza-Diek

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2025/02/13

Today, I have an incredible guest with an inspiring journey—Javier, a talented dog trainer who proves that hard work and passion can take you far. However you have to take the risks and challenges in front of you. Originally from Honduras, Javier moved to the U.S. at just 16 years old with his father. He initially pursued a career in veterinary medicine, meanwhile working as a vet tech, but soon realized that dog training was his true calling.Javier started as an army of one experimenting with the

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Episode Fifty-Four: Jason Purgason

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2025/01/30

Welcome back to the TWC podcast! Today, I have a guest whose experience in the dog training world spans over 30 years and covers just about every aspect of the industry. Jason Purgason is the President of Highland Canine Training. With a background as a former police officer and K9 handler, Jason has trained and certified working dog teams across law enforcement, military, and specialized detection disciplines—everything from narcotics and explosives detection to human remains and even termite

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03:01:42

Episode Fifty-Three: Dylan Jones

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2025/01/03

In this podcast, my guest is Dylan Jones, a TWC-certified expert trainer renowned for tackling cases where other dog trainers have struggled to achieve success.Dylan shares his experiences and explains why he thrives on taking on challenging dogs rather than opting for the easier cases. We delve into the common difficulties faced by new trainers entering the dog training industry, shedding light on the obstacles they often encounter. Dylan also offers valuable insights and guidance on various

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Episode Fifty-Two: Panel Discussion (Balabanov,...

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/12/19

Welcome to the latest TWC podcast, where we challenge one of the most controversial and misleading documents in the dog training industry: the AVSAB position statement on training methods. Force-free trainers often uphold this statement as the ultimate authority, claiming it represents a scientific consensus that should dictate the industry’s practices. But we believe this statement is not only flawed but also dangerous and unethical. Today, we got together to examine its weaknesses and set the

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02:57:19

Episode Fifty-One: Jim Bradley

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fifty-One: Jim BradleyToday, I had an insightful conversation with Jim Bradley, who, for the past several years, has been dedicated to rescuing Malinois dogs on the side while maintaining a full-time job. Jim runs a rescue organization and has also gone trough my Training Without Conflict® Certification Program.In our discussion, we delve into the complexities of rehoming dogs, the current state of animal shelters, and explore potential improvements in how

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02:23:16

Episode Fifty: Jacqui Zakar

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/11/27

Welcome to another episode of my TWC podcast, where we dive deep into the real world of dog training and behavior. Today, I’m thrilled to have Jacqui Zakar join me. Jacqui is a professional dog trainer based in Perth, Australia, and the founder of Dog Sense Training and Behavior. She’s not just a trainer—she’s an investigator, spending countless hours combing through past and current canine research papers to expose the flaws and misleading narratives that are flooding the industry worldwide.Jacqui

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02:43:56

Episode Forty-Nine: Dave Kroyer

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/11/08

Today, I’m joined by my good friend, Dave Kroyer. Dave’s a well-known name in the dog training world, and we’ve known each other for over 20 years. This conversation is just the two of us talking about our experiences with dogs, sharing stories, and covering all sorts of topics. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.Ivan 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

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Episode Forty-Eight: Mia Skogster

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/10/18

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Eight: Mia SkogsterWelcome back to my TWC Podcast! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mia Skogster once again to dive deep into discussions about our personal dogs, training, and IGP rules. We focused particularly on the ever changing landscape of training and what we would like to see in the future of our beloved sport.I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having the conversation. This podcast is purely for the love of it—no paid

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Episode Forty-Seven: Dr. Douglas Elliffe

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/10/07

Hello everyone,Welcome to the latest episode of my podcast! Today, I’m joined by Dr. Douglas Elliffe, a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, whose expertise lies in animal behavior, behavior analysis, and behavioral science. In this episode, we dive into some highly relevant and often controversial topics, starting with Dr. Elliffe’s well-known Kiwi Aversion Training (KAT) study, which used electric collars and included both one-month and one-year

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Episode Forty-Six: Dr. Sergio Pellis

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/09/21

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sergio Pellis, a distinguished researcher who has spent over four decades studying Play in rats within lab settings. Together, we share a deep fascination with Play, having each explored its nuances for more than 40 years—myself with dogs, particularly during training, and Dr. Pellis with his groundbreaking work on rats. Throughout this conversation, we delve into the many shared benefits of Play that transcend species, from cooperation to the establishment of

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03:33:26

Episode Forty-Five: Mia Skogster

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/08/13

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Five: Mia SkogsterWelcome back to my TWC Podcast! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mia Skogster once again to dive deep into discussions about our personal dogs, training, IGP rules, and FMBB judges. We focused particularly on the protection phase this time around. As I’m releasing this episode, we've already scheduled part two to continue this fascinating conversation.I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having the conversation

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03:31:53

Episode Forty-Four: Nake Florin

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/08/05

Hello trainers! I’m excited to bring you another fascinating conversation today. This time, it’s with my friend Nake Florin. Nake has a background just as interesting as many of our guests—he’s decoyed Mondioring at the world championships as well as USMRA and other events, gives seminars around the worlds, Nake works for one of the largest dog rescues in the UK.I first met Nake about 10 years ago when I was giving a seminar in Romania, and I’ve been impressed with his work ever since. In this

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Episode Forty-Three: Shannon Faltak

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/07/25

My guest is Shannon Faltak, as you will find out her journey in the dog world is one of a kind! For those that don’t know her at all just to give you a glimpse Shanon took Knox, a 5 year old dog, filled it in Mondo and French Ring , went to the world championships and now is planing to enter the IGP Malinois Nationals! Her story is very inspiring to me, she is a proof that everything is possible and starts with a dream

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Episode Forty-Two: Dr. Michael Moyer

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/07/02

Today’s podcast features Dr. Michael Moyer, a veterinarian and the owner of Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic. We discuss various aspects of dog health, common reasons dogs visit the vet, spaying and neutering, the Fear Free enterprise, overmedicating and other intriguing topics related to dogs.

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Special Episode: Dr. Karen Overall's Deep Breath...

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/06/17

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Special Edition: Dr. Karen Overall's Deep Breath Protocol For DogsWelcome to this short solo podcast! Todays topic is fascinating and controversial: Dr. Karen Overall's deep breath protocol for dogs. Imagine if your stressed out or aggressive, fearful, anxious dog (pick one), could take few deep breaths and instantly calm themselves down—sounds like a superpower, right? Well, Dr. Overall suggests that with her Deep Breath Protocol, dogs can learn to do just that,

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Episode Forty-One: Jany Böhm

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/06/12

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Two: Jany BöhmAs of late, many have laid claim that IGP is a dying sport. However, after the drama and theatrics of the most recent FMBB World Championship we saw a passionate outcry from trainers around the world pleading for transparency in the sport. There was also a considerable amount of outrage as to who was the rightful champion. In this podcast, I am happy to be joined by my great friend, and 2024 FMBB Vice World Champion Jany Böhm.This was

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Episode Forty: Vladimir Dragicevic

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/06/06

In the newest episode of the Training Without Conflict® Podcast, I had a chance to sit down with my friend, World Championship level helper, and IGP World Championship competitor Vladimir Dragicevic. For those in “the know” Vlad is no stranger to high level competitors having worked with many of the trainers and dogs you see on National and World Championship podiums today.In addition to his phenomenal helper work, he is also an accomplished competitor having received one of the top obedience scores

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02:56:23

Episode Thirty-Nine: Markus Neutz

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/06/01

Welcome everyone to another exciting episode of the Training Without Conflict® podcast! I’m thrilled to have Markus Neutz back with us from Germany as our guest. Today, we delve into the world of the FMBB championship, exploring topics like judging, comparing training styles, and much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy

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Episode Thirty-Eight: Jenny Gibson

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/05/21

Welcome to another episode of TWC podcast where we explore diverse perspectives and challenge the status quo. Today, I have a brave guest who steps outside the lines of her community's ideology to share her strong opinions on a topic she's passionate about. It's not easy to question deeply held beliefs, especially when they are influenced by powerful propaganda.Our conversation highlights the difficulty many people face in changing their opinions once they're anchored in a position. As Patrice

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Episode Thirty-Seven: David Garcia Suarez

Training Without Conflict® | Dog Training Podcast ·

2024/04/01

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

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