The Canine Paradigm

In Episode 363 of The Canine Paradigm, we talk about a mindset that changes everything, I’m strong enough to tackle this situation. The first step is learning the dog you actually have, not the dog you wish you had. We discuss reading the individual in front of you, understanding what drives them, and identifying where they feel capable versus where they feel unsure. From there, we focus on confidence. When a dog lacks confidence in a specific area, many owners either avoid it completely or push into it too hard. Neither approach builds real strength. Instead, we explain why you need a skillset that lets you build around the weak column. You develop clear training reps, predictable setups, and controlled exposures that teach the dog it can cope. Over time, the dog stops reacting with the same emotional charge because it now has a history of success. This episode is about turning uncertainty into capability. It is about showing the dog a path forward, then proving it through repetition. If you are working with a dog that hesitates, startles, shuts down, or overreacts, this conversation will help you build a plan that creates real confidence, not just temporary avoidance. Further Details Are you in search of top-tier dog trainers and steadfast supporters of the Canine Paradigm? Below is a comprehensive list of individuals and businesses that stand by our mission, contribute to our operational costs, and make significant contributions to the canine community. Glenn Cooke oversees a wide range of canine-related services at Canine Evolution and Pet Resorts Australia. Pat Stuart offers a full suite of coaching and dog training services through Serious dog business We invite you to support our show and access exclusive content on our Patreon page. Your contributions directly support the show’s ongoing production, and we deeply appreciate the wonderful community that has formed around it. If you’re unsure how to contribute, feel free to reach out to us for assistance. Explore our complete range of merchandise at our Teespring store. You can also help by spreading the word within the canine community or suggesting special guests for future interviews. For information on how to listen to our podcast, please visit this link. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video content and updates. If you enjoyed the podcast, we would greatly appreciate your reviews on iTunes, Spotify, and other podcast directories. Details on joining the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) can be found here. We highly recommend membership for anyone serious about advancing in the canine industry. We also encourage you to check out Dogs Playing for Life, a transformational rescue process making a positive impact on dogs across the USA. Support Our Supporters Narelle Cooke hosts her own podcast, Natural Health for People and Pets, available on all major podcast platforms. Be sure to listen in. For the finest human-grade supplements for your dogs, visit Canine Ceuticals. Now available in the USA. SHOW SPONSOR Jason Firmin of Einzweck Dog Quip is another proud SHOW SPONSOR. The innovative motorcycle dog kennel can be found at Rowdy Hound. SHOW SPONSOR For daycare and heartfelt training services, check out From the Heart Dog Training. SHOW SPONSOR Our dear friend and frequent contributor, Birdy O’Sheedy, can be found at The magic in dogs Special Thanks A huge thanks to all our contributing artists. Please take a moment to support their amazing work: Jane Stuart Avery Keller Zoie Neidy https://thecanineparadigm.com/2021/06/21/episode-182-my-partner-creates-problems/

In Episode 362 of The Canine Paradigm, we start with a short recap from our recent chat with Nick Benger and the wider issue of people in the industry who wear masks to dupe their... The post Episode 362: You need to go back to basics appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 361 of The Canine Paradigm, we sit together in the studio to welcome Dr Melanie Uhde to Australia. Melanie spent a week in the country with Glenn, fitting in as many sights as... The post Episode 361: Dr Melanie brings her dog science to Australia appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 360 of The Canine Paradigm, we sit down with UK trainer Nick Benger for a long, honest conversation that runs close to two hours. Nick has been a prominent part of the positive... The post Episode 360: Nick Benger’s coming out party appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 359 of The Canine Paradigm, Pat drops a classic ethics grenade on Glenn: the trolley problem of five versus one. An out of control trolley is racing down the track and you are... The post Episode 359: The trolley problem of five versus one appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 358 of The Canine Paradigm, we talk about tool bans and the wider pattern behind them. Across Australia and elsewhere, governments appear willing to trade away rights and privileges without proper consent, expert... The post Episode 358: The people who want to remove tools appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 357 of The Canine Paradigm, we unpack a simple truth. When a dog does not know what earns success, confusion grows, and confusion creates conflict. We look at how to define success clearly,... The post Episode 357: Confusion creates conflict in the dog appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Canine Paradigm. We start 2026 with a clear message. Too many rules and laws are being introduced at speed, without fair consultation, and often without evidence that... The post Episode 356: I don’t approve so I want it banned appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 355 of The Canine Paradigm, we ask a simple question with a messy answer. Is a tired dog a good dog, or just a flat one? We look at why clients and trainers... The post Episode 355: A tired dog is a good dog appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Pat asks Glenn about travelling around Australia to work with Pet Resorts Australia teams on the floor. The focus is showing staff how to read dog behaviour in... The post Episode 354: Showing staff how to read dog behaviour appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 353 of The Canine Paradigm, we talk about how genuine science gets twisted online and why that matters for dogs and their people. We begin with voices who keep the facts straight, including... The post Episode 353: Cannon Fodder for the crazies appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 352 of The Canine Paradigm, we look at stereotypes of dog owners on social media. First, we talk about how these labels form, why the algorithms reward them, and how that shapes what... The post Episode 352: Stereotypes of dog owners on social media appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this gloriously grubby edition of The Canine Paradigm, we lean right into the dog pooh life and answer the two questions you sent that made us laugh out loud. First, our worst dog diarrhoea... The post Episode 351: It’s all about the dog pooh life appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode, we shift the lens away from outcomes and titles and look at what often gets overlooked, the dog’s experience during training. Is the dog learning with clarity, or simply complying under pressure?... The post Episode 350: The experience of the dog in training appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 349 of The Canine Paradigm, we dive deep into a question that gets to the heart of dog ownership, what do most families actually need their dog to be trained to do? We... The post Episode 349: What do you need to train a dog to do? appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this lively and insightful episode, Glenn sits down in person with three of the industry’s entertaining and passionate figures, Jacob Morgan from the Yorkshire Canine Academy, Ian Kirke, also from YCA, and Simon Moody... The post Episode 348: The best dog trainer in the universe appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this emotionally charged episode, Glenn and Pat hit the reset button after scrapping their original recording, something we don’t often do. The reason? Frustration and sadness. The original session had been overshadowed by anger... The post Episode 347: Something is wrong in the world appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode, Glenn and Pat take a hard look at the ethical cracks forming in the professional dog training industry. Prompted by Justin Rigney, who continues to call out deceptive trainers, telling lies or... The post Episode 346: Stop rewarding the wrong people and behaviour appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 345 of The Canine Paradigm, we’re joined once again by our wonderful friend and regular guest, Birdy O’Sheedy. This conversation revolves around the real, often under appreciated, joy of simply living a full... The post Episode 345: unconditional and present love appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this eye-opening episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat explore the full weight of what happens when a dog is declared a nuisance, menacing, or dangerous by council authorities. Firstly, they unpack how... The post Episode 344: The true impact of a dangerous dog appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this moving episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat welcome back their close friend and regular guest, Birdy O’Sheedy, for a conversation that speaks to the soul of dog ownership. This time, Birdy... The post Episode 343: The magic in dogs appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this powerful episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat reconnect with one of their favourite guests, Dr Melanie Uhde. Known for her no-nonsense, science-first approach to canine behaviour and training, Melanie has become... The post Episode 342: She blinded me with dog science appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat sit down with Jacob Morgan—founder of Yorkshire Canine Academy and host of the Caffeine and Canines Podcast. Jacob’s name has been rising fast in the... The post Episode 341: Jacob Morgan on life, love and the Mutt Nut appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat take a moment to reflect on the biggest lessons, shifts in thinking, and key takeaways from the last decade of living and working with dogs.... The post Episode 340: What I learned in ten years of dogs appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat unpack a viral video that’s got social media buzzing. It shows a dog walking into a situation and seemingly “resolving” a behavioural issue between other... The post Episode 339: Dominance, tools and claiming to be an expert appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode, Glenn and Pat explore the vital role of rhythm and rituals in dog training. These two elements, when intentionally used, can provide clarity and structure to the training process—both for the dog... The post Episode 338: Rhythm and rituals for dog training appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we respond to a thought-provoking question from one of our listeners: Is burning out the same as failing? Burnout is a topic that hits close to home for... The post Episode 337: Are burning out and failing the same things appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we welcome back Sam King from Therapy Dogs Australia to update us on the world of therapy dogs and their vital work with children. Since we last spoke,... The post Episode 336: Assessing a therapy dog for children appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat dive into a reality that’s often overlooked: dog training can be messy. It’s not always a clean, linear process. There are times when our communication... The post Episode 335: Dog training can be messy appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

This week’s episode of The Canine Paradigm is one of the hardest we’ve ever had to record. Episode 334: You Made Me a Better Trainer is a deeply personal tribute to Randy, who recently passed... The post Episode 334: You made me a better trainer appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat introduce a structured concept that Pat has been refining—the Dog Trainer’s Triangle of Control. This model focuses on controlling three essential elements: the dog, the... The post Episode 333: The dog trainers triangle of control appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we sit down with Neil Barnsley from Animal Holistic Therapies, a practitioner whose expertise in chiropractic and acupuncture for dogs has changed countless lives. Neil was one of... The post Episode 332: Chiropractic and acupuncture for dogs appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we welcome our first guest of 2025, Gavin Crown, one of the few individuals in the world certified to teach CrossFit. As an expert in structured training, Gavin... The post Episode 331: How dog training can be improved through fitness appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Their truth may not be the truth, we take a deep dive into the complexities of communication, frustration, and conflict. Misunderstandings and disagreements are inevitable in any community,... The post Episode 330: Their truth may not be the truth appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this follow-up episode of The Canine Paradigm, we continue last week’s discussion on PETA’s stance on dog ownership. This time, we take a closer look at past comments allegedly made by Ingrid Newkirk, the... The post Episode 329: Kicking the can further down the road appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we address the controversial allegation by PETA that crate training is neglectful, therefore cruel to dogs. This bold claim has stirred debate within the dog training and pet... The post Episode 328: It’s cruel to crate train a dog appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we revisit one of our favourite topics: shaping behaviours. As a fundamental part of learning and training, shaping plays a crucial role in helping dogs understand and perform... The post Episode 327: Revisiting shaping and free shaping in dogs appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat delve into the intriguing question: What makes a tough dog? Glenn reflects on his earlier years in the dog training world, where inexperience led to... The post Episode 326: Thoughts on what constitutes a tough dog appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

The importance of time and Hermetic principles. Glenn and Pat delve into two interconnected yet unique topics: the value of time and the application of Hermetic principles. Glenn highlights the critical role time plays in... The post Episode 325: The importance of time and hermetic principles appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

Merry Christmas from The Canine Paradigm! In this festive episode, we kick things off with holiday cheer and well wishes for all our listeners celebrating Christmas. As part of the fun, Pat dives into his... The post Episode 324: Throwing cookies on the floor appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode, Who is the main character in your story? We dive into the complexities of dog training communities and the dynamics that arise within them. Recent verbal scuffles and heated discussions have led... The post Episode 323: Who is the main character in your story? appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this weeks episode of The Canine Paradigm, we explore some of the most common challenges faced by dog owners and trainers, including resource guarding, destructive chewing, aggression, and a general lack of understanding of... The post Episode 322: Stop focusing on the spider appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this weeks episode of The Canine Paradigm, we delve into the fascinating interplay between negative reinforcement and positive reinforcement in dog training. The concept of “pushing in and pulling out of behaviour” explains how... The post Episode 321: Pushing in and pulling out of behaviour appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode , we continue last week’s conversation about the challenges faced by dog rescue groups. While the previous episode focused on the difficulties presented by gatekeepers and front-facing roles, this week we shift... The post Episode 320: Personal accountability for you and your dog appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this weeks episode, we tackle some of the frustrating realities of the dog rescue world. We discuss how certain rescue groups create excessive red tape and barriers, making it incredibly difficult for well-meaning adopters... The post Episode 319: The crazy gate keepers in dog rescue appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn Cooke shares his incredible experiences in America alongside his wife, Narelle Cooke. They attended the Feed Real Institute seminar, where leading experts in dog health and nutrition... The post Episode 318: What happens in America appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In the episode,Episode 317: The speed of the dog comes from understanding, we explore how understanding plays a critical role in improving a dog’s response speed and reliability. Addressing questions from our listeners, we delve... The post Episode 317: The speed of the dog comes from understanding appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we explore the intriguing question: Are dogs better off now compared to 30 years ago? With advancements in training methods, nutrition, and pet care, many would assume that... The post Episode 316: Are dogs better off now? appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In this episode, we explore the concept of “struggle cuddles” with your dog and dive into how perspectives in dog training can change over time. We discuss activities or techniques that trainers may have disliked... The post Episode 315: Struggle cuddles with your dog appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.

In Episode 314 of The Canine Paradigm, we explore training methods to stop chasing behaviour in dogs by discussing a groundbreaking study titled “Comparison of the Efficacy and Welfare of Different Training Methods in Stopping... The post Episode 314: Brave new science and deprivation appeared first on The Canine Paradigm.