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Unleashed & Unhinged

Ian Shivers

A podcast for dog lovers, dog trainers and dog nerds. I’m Ian Shivers, a behaviour consultant, mentor to other dog professionals, podcaster and all round animal geek.

You can find me in Sydney where I run Bondi Behaviourist, a training company that works city wide, Canine C.A.R.E.givers, an online platform for dog owners to learn about training and behaviour, and Mutley, an all in one platform and community with the goal of supporting the amazing professionals in our industry. For some insane reason, as if I wasn’t busy enough I set up this podcast too, in which I’ll dive into a dog topic and unpack it.

I hope you enjoy the show.

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  • #34
    Jan 1, 2024 · 19 min

    Episode 33: Train Your Dog To Wait From A Young Age

    There are some skills that just make life easier and being able to buy ourselves time is something that I think we would all love to be able to do more easily. One thing that I see people consistently struggling with their dogs is that they often feel rushed by their dog. But it really doesn't have to be this way. Now of course if our dogs NEED something, then we should move at their pace. Plus there are times that we're just normal people doing normal things and we're going to give our dogs things simply because they indicated they wanted it.... and that's not a problem in most normal circumstances. But a skill that I recommend people practicing with their dogs, no matter what age but the earlier the better is to practice waiting when asked. It could be for simple life rewards such as getting to 'go' once they've waited by your door as you've brought the shopping in and out. It could be while we put their leash on so that we're not scrambling around teaching them that they can outrun us. The skill of being able to go 'wait' there until it's clear to move again has to be used carefully, not to trap and not to bully, but when practiced well can be one of the best skills we teach them. It can be for their safety or our sanity. You can find out more at; mutleypro.com bondibehaviourist.com caninecaregivers.com.au Also, go check out the new Facebook group for the podcast and say hello and let us know what you thought of this episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unhingedandunleashed/ I hope you enjoy the episode and the many more than will follow it.

  • #33
    Dec 25, 2023 · 25 min

    Episode 32: Canine Caregivers - Expectations Of Our Dogs

    Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "The Expactations People Put on Their Dogs". We often find that when our dogs cognition, age, species and not to mention the social norms, barriers and freedoms that are in the way that what should be expected from the dog and what is being asked are drastically out of sync. So much of our job as behaviour consultants can be about setting realistic expectations. Too many people think that behaviour can just be 'fixed'. There are still cowboy professionals out there making it harder for everyone actually doing great work by offerring 'guarantees' on behaviour and other shady marketting and sales techniques to win clients over. We dive into this hot topic and we'd love to know what you think. We've even set up a new Facebook group, so jump in and say hello: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unhingedandunleashed/ If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide courses and webinars on how to live a healthy and happy life with your dog, visit caninecaregivers.com.au because we've got a ton of resources available. Dominique also operates as 'The Dog Behavioural Trainer' in Sydney where she helps people and their dogs with training and behavioural issues. You can find her website here: https://thedogbehaviouraltrainer.com.au/ Don't forget to follow the show and leave a review if you're feeling generous.

  • #32
    Dec 18, 2023 · 25 min

    Episode 31: Train For A Healthy Emotional State Over Obedience

    Having worked in this industry for many many years now I can confidently say that when it comes to general goals that people have got consistently wrong with their dogs over the years is that they prioritise obedient behaviour over healthy emotional regulation. Obedience is one of those words that I automatically cringe at anyway. The thought of anyone being obedient to me makes me automatically think that this is an unhealthy one side relationship that I would need to reconsider how I communicate with that individual. But the big thing that I think people don't recognise is that so many unwanted behaviours our dogs display comes down to emotional dysregulation. If they get stressed, frustrated, anxious, fearful, angry or any other emotion then their behaviour is a reflection of this. If we aim for healthy emotional regualtion in our day to day lives and training plans with our dogs then not only will we see fewer unwanted behaviours in the first place but we will also have happier dogs and healthier relationships because our understanding and empathy towards our dogs will only increase as we look at things through their lens. This is at the core of my work with dogs and their caregivers, so take a listen to learn more why it's so important in more detail. You can find out more at; mutleypro.com bondibehaviourist.com caninecaregivers.com.au We've even set up a new Facebook group so that you can reach out to Ian and sometimes even the guests. So come on over and say hello: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unhingedandunleashed/ I hope you enjoy the episode and the many more than will follow it.

  • #31
    Dec 11, 2023 · 24 min

    Episode 30: Canine Caregivers - Do dogs need a job?

    Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Do Dogs Need a Job?". This is something that a lot of people and professionals push! They'll blame unwanted behaviours on the dog not having a job, they'll blame hyperarousal on not having a job. But what does giving them a job even mean? Is it the cure to unwanted behaviours? So many of our dogs were bred for working purposes but aren't living these lives any more in this modern world, so what does giving them a job look like to the average pet guardian? Is it even relevant to our dogs? Tune into the episode to learn more. If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide courses and webinars on how to live a healthy and happy life with your dog, visit caninecaregivers.com.au because we've got a ton of resources available. Dominique also operates as 'The Dog Behavioural Trainer' in Sydney where she helps people and their dogs with training and behavioural issues. You can find her website here: https://thedogbehaviouraltrainer.com.au/ Don't forget to follow the show and leave a review if you're feeling generous.

  • #30
    Dec 4, 2023 · 52 min

    Episode 29: Reactivity with Vanessa Charbonneaua - Sit Pretty Dog Training

    Vanessa Charbonneaua owns and Sit Pretty Dog Training and a force-free dog trainer, based in Prince George, BC, Canada. Vanessa is eager to use her knowledge and skill set to aid clients in shaping the family pet they’ve always wanted. While on a journey helping her own dog Kaslo with his dog reactivity, Vanessa has developed a passion for working with dogs with reactivity. Her life with Kaslo has provided her with unique insight into the daily difficulties that come with living with a reactive dog. This experience leaves her better able to help clients help their dogs live more successfully in this big, messy world. Vanessa has focused her continuing education on fear, aggression and reactivity so she can help these dogs, who are often misunderstood and mislabeled. I personally can watch and learn from Vanessa's social media content for hours on end. I really enjoy how she breaks information down in a way that's simple to digest while her fun personality comes to the surface. To learn more about her work and the show itself, follow the links to the resources below. Follow Sitpretty.training on Instagram https://sitpretty.squarespace.com/ unleashedandunhinged.podbean.com/ bondibehaviourist.com caninecaregivers.com.au mutleypro.com

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