The Dog Talk Podcast
My name is Ralf Weber, and I am a TWC Certified Professional Dog Trainer. I have 18 years of experience working with dogs. This is my dog training podcast ‘Dog Talk’ on anything dog-related. I am the author of the dog book ‘If Your Dog Could Talk – Understand Your Dog Like Never Before.’ I am also a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.
Each episode focuses on a dog-related or training-related topic. Our dog training podcast ‘Dog Talk by Happy Dog Training’ is available on all major podcasting platforms. You can subscribe anywhere you like to listen. In addition to audio, most episodes are also available in video format. Also, most episodes have show notes with links to studies, book recommendations, etc. We hope you enjoy listening!
If you want to contact us with questions or comments, or are ready to get help with your own dog(s), please use our dog training contact form to get in touch with us.
56. Dog Management
In this episode, we discuss dog management. Dog management has become the default approach for far too many situations that could be addressed through training. We review some common examples of how dog management and training intersect.
Playtime: 41 min 54 sec
55. Service Dog Training with Ivan Balabanov
In this episode, I speak with dog training legend Ivan Balabanov about Service Dog Training. Ivan is best known for his accomplishments in dog sports. He is a two-time world champion in the protection sport IGP but has worked in every dog discipline you have heard of. Ivan is known and respected across the globe and has lectured over 900 times and on every continent.
Playtime: 02 hrs 18 min 46 sec
54. Using Cannabis for Dogs
This episode discusses using cannabis for dogs. We review what to look for and to consider before grabbing a random cannabis product off the shelf. You learn about the importance of having a Certificate of Analysis, understanding the molecular profile of your cannabis product, and how to avoid wasting your money.
Playtime: 19 min 42 sec
53. Don’t Bother Service Dogs
This episode discusses service dogs in public. We review why it is vital not to interact with service dogs while they are working. I explain the risks this has for the person who relies on the service dog and the possible serious legal consequences for people who can’t help themselves. We highlight whose job it is to potentially check if a service dog is legitimate and what is and isn’t an indication of this.
Playtime: 25 min 36 sec
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