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The STIM
by Brad Griggs
The STIM is about sharing conversations that help me and a merry band of revolving co-hosts and guests to discover more about a variety of topics. Though these topics will evolve over time, you can bet your ass that dogs, dog training and related areas will be right at the top of the list.
Episodes
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#35 Noseworks & Detection w. Don Blair of CIA K9
Once again the podcast was graced by the presence of the great Don Blair - this time to discuss Noseworks. Don trains 800-1000 folks a year, mostly throughout North America, and shares a number of trends, insights and interesting ideas from his huge base of experience. There’s a lot of dog…
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#34 The Rottweiler: True To Purpose w. Laurie Boutzetis
Laurie Boutzetis is a breeder of Rottweilers based in Melbourne, Australia. As the owner of Seeuferhause Rottweilers, Laurie actively pursues the preservation of the true working Rottweiler character with a focus on performance, power and stability. Laurie is also an active and accomplished IPO...
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#33 Today’s Zoo: Benefits & Welfare Considerations w. David McKelson
David McKelson made his way into the studio yet again - this time to share more about his life before dogs. Not many folks have the kind of background Dave does, full stop - and very few (if any) have gone on to work with dogs in the way that Dave has. Dave spent around 17yrs working in zoos…
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#32 Seals, Bulldogs & Nailbeds w. Francis Metcalf
Known globally as the originator of Canine Circus school based in Oakland, California, Francis Metcalf is true OG dog trainer and student of the dog. Even after near on 30 years of experience Francis still approaches his dog training and behaviour modification work with a curiosity and enthusiasm...
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#31 - 1.5 Malinois w. Brydie Charlesworth
Brydie Charlesworth is a true champion of dogs - tall, small, black, white, meek or wildly courageous...Brydie loves them all. From humble beginnings trying to work out how to stop her own Cattle Dog X from biting people, Brydie has grown not only a career but an empire. Starting in the back yard...
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#30 Don Blair of CIAK9
Don Blair's resume is truly just ridiculous. It reads like an overachiever's checklist..on steroids...and that's just the dot point version. Across his 35yrs of experience Don has developed very broad and deep skill sets, and in more recent years has been 'willingly shoehorned' into the detection...
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#28 Mark Keating - It Was Supposed To Be About Birds
Mark Keating truly is one of the dog training worlds most understated gems. Beyond being a dog trainer Mark is fascinated with animal training in general, which over the last 4yrs has resulted in him investing significant time in learning the craft of raising and training highly intelligent...
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#27 Nice Guy Problems w. Brad Griggs
Being the 'Nice Guy' to your dog is always awesome, right? The truth is...maybe not! This episode is build around one of Brad's favourite catch phrases. Join us as we deep dive into to how attitudes and intention can have profound effects in training - in an immediate sense, as well as further…
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#26 First Time Working Line Dutch Shepherd Puppy with Jordy and Shae
From very early on Jordy knew he felt a strong affinity towards working type dogs like German Shepherds and Malinois. When Jordy and his wife Shae finally moved into their new home it was agreed that they were going to finally get that working type dog - and their decision was a KNPV line Dutch...
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#25 Dr Kim Hooper
Dr Kim Hooper is a Melbourne based general practice veterinarian based in Melbourne, Australia. The Doc joined Brad for a chat, and the pair covered a fair bit of ground: ✅ Kim’s journey into veterinary medicine ✅ Kim’s personal connection to dogs ✅ Challenges of being a mobile veterinarian ✅...
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#24 Rescue Dog Things w. David McKelson
In this episode Dave and Brad go back and forth about all things rescue dogs and delve into related topics - from the advantages rescue dogs offer to the intricacies of working with rescue organisation as a dog trainer, and so much in between. Please note: This episode has some faults with sound...
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#23 What Makes A Sporting/Military/Police Dog w. Ben Geurts
Ben Guerts is well known within the Australian K9 community - he's served in both the Australian Army and RAAF in K9 related roles, as well as having achieved a number of other accolades along the way. Alongside his wife Samantha, Ben owns and operates Kaizen K9, based in Perth, Western…
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#22 Dogs And Anxiety w. Brad Griggs
Anxiety in dogs - it’s such an involved topic, it affects a great many dog (and their owners), and it can be a baffling aspect of a dogs make up to deal with. For folks hitting the internet to try and get their bearings on how to proceed they have to navigate s a veritable minefield of myth,...
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#21 Dog Training History X w. Jackie Abikhair of AbiK9
Jackie Abikhair of AbiK9 joins The STIM to discuss the history of dog training, and she absolutely blew my mind with what she shared. Jackie’s enthusiasm and love for the history of dog training shines brightly throughout this episode, and so many of you are sure to find it infectious. No write…
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#20 Tom Brown of Origin K9
In this episode I'm joined byTom Brown of Origin K9, and The Stoic Dog. Built on a commitment to uncompromising quality and function, Origin K9 is an Australian canine equipment manufacturer designed to deliver the right gear to the dogs (and handlers) that need it most. Tom knows a little bit...
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#19 Malinois Puppy Questions: Ant Rhodes of Conquest Coffee
Ant Rhodes is currently experiencing the joy and wonder of a new puppy - and it's his first Malinois! Before he was an owner of Conquest Coffee Co. Ant was a soldier in the Australian Army, and it was there that he was first exposed to working dogs. When Ant made the decision that a Malinois was...
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#18 Resilience and Intrinsic Motivation w. David 'DC' Christoper
David DC Christopher is more than a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor - he's a true renaissance man. The dude cooks, reads broadly, has a strongly philosophical outlook, is a committed husband and father, he's role model to many, is a physical specimen and he can fight. I should probably also…
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#17 Next Steps In The Dog Training Journey w. Buddy Spohn
Buddy and I got together to put this episode together Buddy's latest first big commitment in exploring whether pro dog training is the right fit for him. We also check in with him about how he's been feeding his interest since our last chat: We'll hear about Buddy's experience attending his first...
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#16 Embrace The Hate w. David McKelson
The need for a social media presence is part of the new reality for any person looking to operate as a professional dog trainer. For individuals posting footage of your dog training journey is a powerful way to showcase your continuing progress, remain accountable, build a community of supportive...
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#15 Even More Working Backwards To Raise Your Puppy - w. Brad Griggs
Alternative Title: ‘Why You Should Fondle Your Puppy’s Balls" This episode adds to the previous two puppy-centric episodes the pair have published: 🔗 https://pod.co/the-stim/ep8 🔗 https://pod.co/the-stim/ep10 After warming up with a listener question about neutering dogs at an early age, your...
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#14 Christian Gomez | It Started With A Mexican Malinois
Christian Gomez is a professional dog trainer with a humble attitude who takes the craft of dog training very seriously. Together with his dog Luca, Christian recently turned heads with a stand out performance at USCA IGP Nationals. The pair tied for equal 4th in Obedience competing with 72…
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#13 David McKelson - Listener Questions
In this episode Dave and Brad answer listener questions shared on their social media pages. The rivalry between the lads is pretty strong in this one, with plenty of banter between both of these blockheads. We hope you enjoy the episode. ABOUT DAVE: David McKelson's career path to dog training is...
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#12 - Mark Wales - SASR Major (Ret.) | Author | Fashion Designer | Speaker
Mark Wales is one hell of an achiever. In this interview we discuss Mark's evolution from life as an SASR Major, recreating himself to become a published author, father, husband, fashion designer, corporate speaker, veterans advocate, and much more. Mark's attitude to enduring hardship and…
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#11 Is professional dog training right for you? - Buddy Spohn
So you love dogs, and you love dog training, and you’re thinking about making a move to begin working in the field professionally. That’s where Buddy Spohn finds himself right now, so we figured we’d share the conversation with you all. Though we definitely go down some rabbit holes, we really…
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#10 More On Working Backwards To Raise Your Puppy - w. Brad Griggs
Time for another conversation about dogs and dog training. Building on our last episode together, we talk more on working backwards to raise your puppy into a dog you love owning - and a dog that is well prepared for life. Far from being a puppy-only episode, there is plenty of discussion…
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#9 Listener questions for Brad w. Buddy Spohn
Through his dog Skye, Michael 'Buddy' Spohn has developed an obsession with dog training. Buddy always has a million questions, and a curious mind, which made him the perfect co-host for this episode. In this episode Buddy showcases questions submitted by listeners of The STIM via our social…
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#8 Working Backwards To Raise Your Puppy - w. Brad Griggs
More of the good stuff on puppy rearing and training in this episode. Intended to be a powerful point of reference for those developing their new pet puppy, there is a ton of useful information covered: Working backwards to realise success Plan well to avoid overthinking Tips for prioritising…
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#7 Jason Kelly of K9 Solutions Australia
Jason Kelly of K9 Solutions Australia has earned a strong reputation as being very humble, highly capable, and zero bullshit dogman. This is the personal story of one of the Australian dog world’s more quiet achievers, and he’s never shared his story in a public format before now. I was truly...
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#6 Balanced Dog Training w. David McKelson
In this episode Dave and Brad take a critical look at the balanced dog training community. Balanced dog training has become an umbrella term for folks that use positive punishment and/or negative reinforcement in the course of their training. Now synonymous with the use of tools such as pinch...
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#5 Rick Hogg & K9 Duco
After a 29yr career in the special operations community, Rick Hogg retired from the US Army...and his war dog Duco retired with him. Far from living the easy life post retirement, Duco has also had a popular video game character modelled after him, and has done a full season of training tips on...
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#4 David McKelson - Animal Trainer
David McKelson's career path to dog training is perhaps the most interesting you're likely to find. In this episode you'll hear about how Dave came to be the head of the elephant program for an internationally renowned zoo, and how that work eventually allowed him a rapid transition into the dog...
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#2 - Interview with a general practice veterinarian (2/2)
This episode is a sequel to the interview beginning in Episode 2, and we suggest that you listen to Ep2 first as it may provide necessary context for some of what is discussed in this episode. Michelle works as a general practices veterinarian based in Melbourne, Australia, with a strong interest...
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#2 - Interview with a general practice veterinarian (1/2)
Michelle works as a general practices veterinarian based in Melbourne, Australia, with a strong interest in animal behaviour...and she's also a pretty handy dog trainer herself. Michelle shares a little about her background including what drove her to become a veterinarian (after first completing...
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#1 Introduction w. Brad Griggs & Tony Wiedermann
Welcome to our first episode! Early in this episode you'll get to know Brad Griggs, thanks to the interviewing skills of Tony Wiedermann. We also get to hear from Tony about how working Kelpies have been an integral part of him managing his mental health, as well as recovering from a very serous...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The STIM is about sharing conversations that help me and a merry band of revolving co-hosts and guests to discover more about a variety of topics.
Though these topics will evolve over time, you can bet your ass that dogs, dog training and related areas will be right at the top of the list.
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Brad Griggs
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The STIM is about sharing conversations that help me and a merry band of revolving co-hosts and guests to discover more about a variety of topics. Though these topics will evolve over time, you can bet your ass that dogs, dog training and related areas will be right at the top of the list.
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