Episode 164: Ivan Balabanov

Ivan Balabanov is one of the most recognised master coaches in the sporting dog world. Ivan has a career spanning 40 years in the dog training industry and has amassed multiple titles.

He has achieved 2 world champion positions through IGP, he’s a celebrated FCI judge and author. In fact you would have to be living in a vacuum if your are in the dog world and have never heard his name.

Credentials aside, Ivan has done enormous work for advocacy in both balanced training and the use of tools. He has brought creditable knowledge to the table and assisted in educating leagues of mislead souls.

We were very fortunate to spend 2 hours getting to hear about Ivan’s thoughts, loves and frustrations. We trust you will enjoy it much as we did.

Ivan now has an online course out through Training without conflict. There’s a plethora of knowledge right there at your fingertips. Go get some.

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