Best Ivan Castro Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 70: Dr. Ana Catarina Viera De Castro 1:48:19

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ana Catarina Vieira de Castro, a researcher at the University of Porto (Portugal) specializing in canine behavior, welfare, and human–animal interactions, for a thoughtful discussion about one of the most contentious issues in modern dog training. Catarina is well known for her research comparing reward-based (p…

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Outcome is Welfare 25:26

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In this solo podcast, I address the broader argument against aversive tools in dog training promoted by the AVSAB and the R+-only movement.Recently, Dr. Michael Bailey, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association, commented on the use of electronic collars in dog training. That comment triggered backlash and a strong response from Dr. …

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Fear Stops in 15 Seconds. Competition Doesn’t. Learn the Difference! 25:07

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In this episode, I break down one of the most damaging myths in modern dog training, the idea that all resource guarding is caused by Fear.I explain why this “fear-only” narrative collapses the moment you look at real behavior, and how it leads trainers and owners to misdiagnose dogs every day.I go into the difference between fear-based guarding an…

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Episode 69: Dr. Melanie Uhde 2:58:10

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In this episode I’m back with Melanie Uhde for a direct and unapologetic conversation about canine behavior, animal learning, and the growing gap between popular dog training ideology and biological reality. We examine commonly cited canine studies, how they’re often misread or selectively used, and why the force-free narrative fails to explain how…

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Episode 68: Will Bangura 3:10:10

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In this episode, Ivan Balabanov and Will Bangura sit down for a direct, honest conversation about dog training, learning theory, and the claims behind “positive-only” methods. No scripts. No prepared speeches. Just two trainers with very different philosophies trying to understand and challenge each other. The points of agreement matter just as muc…

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Karen Pryor's Jackpot Hoax: Why Your Dog Doesn't Need It 14:14

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For over 40 years, dog trainers have been fed a feel-good myth: the "jackpot" reward, championed by Karen Pryor, claims a pile of treats will supercharge your dog’s learning. But does it deliver? Did the force-free movement’s “kool-aid” mislead trainers for decades?Tune in and discover the truth!

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Episode 67: Clemente Grosso 3:37:13

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My guest in this episode is Clemente Grosso, well respected IGP and FCI Obedience judge, has officiated at numerous World Championships. Clemente is also a member of the FCI Working Dog Commission and plays a key role in shaping the rules, decisions, and long-term vision for the future of IGP. As competitor Clemente’s breed of choice is the Giant S…

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Episode 67: Dismantling the "Fear Theory" 25:09

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Is your dog chasing cars because it’s afraid?Force-free trainers like Simone Mueller claim it’s all about fear — not predation.But expert trainers and science say otherwise.In this episode, I dismantle the “fear theory” behind Predation Substitute Training and explain what’s really going on inside your dog’s brain when it lunges at cars, bikes, or …

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Episode 66: Natalia Balabanov 2:29:11

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In this episode, I sit down with my wife, Natalia Balabanov, to talk about the unique world of living, training, and competing together at the top level of dog sports. We dive into what it’s really like to share the same passion, the same goals, and sometimes the same pressure — while balancing the roles of coach, trainer, and spouse. From the inte…

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Episode 65: The Myth Behind Leash Reactivity 8:59

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Leash reactivity. You’ve heard it a thousand times.Trainers throw it around, clients repeat it, and somehow it’s become the magic explanation for every dog that barks, lunges, or pulls on leash.But here’s the truth: there is no such thing as leash reactivity.It’s a lazy label. A word salad. And it fails dogs every single day.In this episode, I’m br…

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Episode 64: Variable Reinforcement is a LIE 20:34

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TWC Podcast #64 Slot Machines Don’t Train Dogs!What if everything you’ve been told about variable reinforcement is only half the story?Dog trainers and psychologists love to say, “Switch to variable reinforcement, it’s like a slot machine, that’s how behaviors stick.” But here’s the truth: that analogy is flawed, incomplete, and in training, often …

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Episode 63: Errorless Learning and LIFE Critique 38:15

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If Errorless Learning was the greatest breakthrough in how animals—or humans—learn, why hasn’t it taken over education?It’s been over 60 years since it was introduced. If it really worked, wouldn’t our schools, colleges, and universities have adopted it by now?In this solo podcast, I break down two recent publications by Eduardo J. Fernandez:“Compa…

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Episody Sixty-Two: Larry Krohn 4:02:39

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The first podcast I did with Larry Krohn was years ago, and it sparked a lot of debate around the e-collar. Since then, Larry has completed my Training Without Conflict™ school, and through many conversations we’ve come to realize how much common ground we share. Today, we agree on nearly everything and hold a strong respect for one another. We’ve …

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Episode Sixty-One: David Garcia Suarez 2:04:01

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Back for a second round: FCI judge David Garcia Suarez joins me for another deep and at times provocative conversation, this time focused entirely on IGP. We dive into: • The evolution of rules and judging • How training styles have shifted over the last 10, 20, even 30 years • The influence of genetics on modern dogs • And where the sport is headi…

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Resilience, Recovery, and the Power of Intentional Living - Special Guest Ivan Harms 1:11:47

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Send us a text In this episode of the Stand Forward Podcast, hosts Fred Castro and Shawn Wilbanks welcome Ivan Harms, who shares his incredible journey of resilience and recovery after a life-altering accident. The conversation delves into the importance of community, the impact of cycling, and the power of nutrition in healing. Ivan discusses his …

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Episode Sixty: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring 1:30:23

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Sixty: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring SSRIs, Dogs, and the Chemical Lobotomy No One Wants to Talk About - with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Josef, a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and one of the few voices brave enough to speak publicly about what SSRIs a…

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Episode Fifty-Nine: Dr. Orion 1:38:16

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In this Training Without Conflict® Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ori Stollar, also known as Dr. Orion on YouTube, a veterinarian and board-certified veterinary behaviorist specialist. (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists). Dr. Orion and I connected after he publicly responded to my critiques of the widespread use of SSRIs in…

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Biohacking or Bullsh*t? Discipline, Diets & the Real Path to Wellness – Stand For It Podcast 1:01:43

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Send us a text In this episode of the Stand For It podcast, hosts Fred Castro and Sean Wilbanks discuss various aspects of health, wellness, and personal development. They explore the concept of biohacking, emphasizing the importance of discipline, mindfulness, and intentional living. The conversation covers practical strategies such as intermitten…

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It's All Good... Just As Long As You Don't Rock My Boat 1:01:18

9M ago1:01:18

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Send us a text In this episode, Fred Castro and Shawn Wilbanks take a raw, unfiltered look at the current state of society, where too many are comfortable as long as their personal world isn’t disturbed. They talk about personal responsibility, the growing divide in common sense, the unchecked waste and corruption in government, and the cultural sh…

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Episode Fifty-Eight: Jan Van Maren 2:36:58

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fifty-Eight: Jan Van Maren In this episode, I have a conversation with a good friend and excellent helper Jan Van Maren. For those who know him, he needs no introduction, but for those who don’t, he is a highly respected world-level IGP helper from the Netherlands. He was the helper at the 2017 WUSV World …

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Episode Fifty-Seven: Johan Weckhuyzen 1:39:37

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I had a great conversation with Johan Weckhuyzen. Johan is the breeder of van de Duvetorre Malinois kennels in Belgium. He is also the president of FMBB. I've known Johan for a very long time and finally was able to catch him to come to the podcast. We talk about Malinois, the legends in the breed, selection l, genetics, and training, Ring sport, I…

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Episode Fifty-SIx: Mondioring Special 3:04:08

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Hello trainers, I’ll keep this intro shorter. This time I have as guests few very accomplished trainers Shannon Faltak, Jessica Johnson, and Spencer Bowman. We talk about the complexities of French Ring, Mondio Ring and IGP, the breeds and type of dogs that are better suited for each sport, the different style of helper/decoy work, preparation for …

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Faith, Fire, and Finding Truth | It's time to let go of the garbage you keep collecting. 1:00:21

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Send us a text Welcome to the Stand For It Podcast, where Fred Castro and Sean Wilbanks bring you real talk about life, faith, leadership, and the challenges we all face. This isn't about politics or division—it's about standing for what's right, embracing truth, and leading from the front. In each episode, Fred and Sean share raw, unfiltered conve…

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Episode Fifty-Five: Javier Mendoza-Diek 2:13:24

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Today, I have an incredible guest with an inspiring journey—Javier, a talented dog trainer who proves that hard work and passion can take you far. However you have to take the risks and challenges in front of you. Originally from Honduras, Javier moved to the U.S. at just 16 years old with his father. He initially pursued a career in veterinary med…

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Episode Fifty-Four: Jason Purgason 3:15:25

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Welcome back to the TWC podcast! Today, I have a guest whose experience in the dog training world spans over 30 years and covers just about every aspect of the industry. Jason Purgason is the President of Highland Canine Training. With a background as a former police officer and K9 handler, Jason has trained and certified working dog teams across l…

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Iván Cernadas · Consultor SEO e especialista en IA 46:55

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"A parte humana que non ten a Intelixencia Artificial nunca será substituída por completo". Iván é consultor SEO e especialista en Intelixencia Artificial. Axuda a negocios a aumentar a visibilidade e o tráfico para que o seu público os atope e teñan máis e mellor posibilidades de negocio. Iván está á ultima nas tendencias, destacando o seu manexo …

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Borxa Castro · Administrador de Orgullo Galego 34:56

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"O obxectivo non ten por que ser chegar sempre a todo o mundo. Prefiro chegar a menos pero comprometidos" Borxa é o administrador de Orgullo Galego, a comunidade en galego máis grande de todo Internet. As súas cifras son excepcionais: máis de medio millón de seguidores entre todas as redes. Un fito para a nosa lingua.…

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Tired of Winging It? Stewardship, Life with Faith and Community 1:14:44

1y ago1:14:44

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Send us a text In this episode of the Stand For It podcast, hosts Fred Castro and Shawn Wilbanks discuss the importance of personal growth, faith, and community as they reflect on the past year and set intentions for 2025. They share personal stories, insights on stewardship, and the significance of kindness and empathy in everyday interactions. Th…

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Episode Fifty-Three: Dylan Jones 3:01:42

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In this podcast, my guest is Dylan Jones, a TWC-certified expert trainer renowned for tackling cases where other dog trainers have struggled to achieve success. Dylan shares his experiences and explains why he thrives on taking on challenging dogs rather than opting for the easier cases. We delve into the common difficulties faced by new trainers e…

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Standing Strong: Reflections, Hard Truths, and a Call to Lead 47:38

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Send us a text In this episode of the *Stand Forward Podcast*, Fred Castro and Sean Wilbanks bring real talk to the table, diving into the challenges, growth, and lessons of 2024. They discuss the power of accountability, faith, and embracing hard things to unlock a better version of yourself. From personal wins to the importance of intentional liv…

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Daniel Pereyra · Emprendedor e desenvolvedor web 41:37

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"A miña propia web foi a máis complexa de todas. Tomar decisións sobre un mesmo é moi complexo". Dani é desenvolvedor web. Acompaña a autónomos e PEMES a ter un escaparate dixital optimizado, seguro e orientado aos resultados. Ademáis de autónomo, é emprendedor, e ese espírito inquedo foi o que o trouxo ata aquí.…

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Noemí García · Profesora e creadora en Internet 22:38

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"As marcas valoran o contido de calidade e unha comunidade cuns valores cos que se identifiquen". Noemí é profesora de Lingua Galega e, ademais, creadora de varios proxectos en galego en Internet con milleiros de seguidores. Conversamos con ela para coñecer como foi a idea, que aprendizaxes tirou e que consellos nos pode dar.…

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Elena Ferro · Artesá zoqueira 36:02

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"As redes sociais fixeron que a nosa marca se recoñeza. Que digan 'quero uns Eferro' e 'non quero uns zocos'". Elena é artesá e zoqueira, profesión que herdou por tradición familiar. Adaptou e revalorizou os zocos tradicionais facendo da súa marca “Eferro” unha referencia. Conversamos con ela para coñecer máis a súa profesión, evolución e salto das…

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Xosé Luis Reza · Presidente do Clúster do Ecommerce Galego 34:59

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"Temos que buscar o elemento diferenciador para destacar no mercado. O idioma éo". Xose Luis Reza leva toda unha vida axudando ás empresas galegas a vender con valor a través do Marketing. Foi fundador e presidente de Markea, Asociación Galega do Márketing, e do Cluster de Comunicación de Galicia. Na actualizade é presidente do Cluster do Ecommerce…

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Pablo Roca · Emprendedor e especialista en SEO e CRO 41:37

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"Busca as coincidencias nos resultados de Google. Cal é a intención que satisfacen". Pablo é especialista en Posicionamento web SEO e CRO. Emprendedor, lanzou Juicer Márketing, a súa propia axencia de márketing na que axuda a empresas a ter máis visibilidade en Internet e atraer posibilidades de negocio.…

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Iván Expósito · Responsable de Att. ao Cliente de Dinahosting 21:12

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"Moita xente monta unha web como un trámite e non se fixa para que a está facendo". Iván é responsable de Ateción ao Cliente de Dinahosting. Ten máis dunha década de experiencia en produtos web e polas súas mans pasaron milleiros de proxectos online. Temos a sorte de que comparta connosco un anaco dela.…

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Diana Peñas · docente de Marketing Dixital 30:35

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"O rei é o usuario e o usuario o que quere son contidos. E o blog é un punto moi importante." Diana é extremeña de nacemento e galega de adopción. Estudou Comunicación Audiovisual e emprendeu con pouco máis de 20 anos. Logo de ser responsable do departamento web e de marketing dixital de pequenas empresas, actualmente adícase á docencia de marketin…

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Estela Vázquez · Técnica de emprendemento 25:40

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"Emprender é unha actitude das persoas para solucionar problemas de xeito diferente". Estela é técnica de emprendemento. Acompaña e asesora en emprendemento, finanzas e formación para a toma de decisións no crecemento e desenvolvemento de negocios. Mais sobre todo é unha persoa que sabe escoitar e empatizar con quen está comezando co seu proxecto.…

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Sara Torreiro · Marketing e Comunicación de Casa Grande de Xanceda 15:56

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"É moi interesante usar as redes sociais para vender unha experiencia" Sara Torreiro é Responsable de Marketing e Comunicación en Casa Grande de Xanceda. Unha das persoas que está detrás das campañas que vemos de Xanceda nas Redes. Xornalista de formación e apaixoada dos proxectos que visibilizan o rural.…

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Manolo Rodríguez · Xornalista e blogueiro 14:12

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"Entre o 80% e o 90% do tráfico que chega ao teu blog é a través do titular" Manolo Rodríguez é xornalista de La Opinión da Coruña. Pero non só escribe diariamente en prensa. É autor de tres libros e creador de contido en diferentes soportes. Destaca a súa faceta de blogueiro desde hai máis dunha década en desenredandolared.com.…

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Episode Fifty-Two: Panel Discussion (Balabanov, Ellis, Hilliard, Cottee) 2:40:50

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Welcome to the latest TWC podcast, where we challenge one of the most controversial and misleading documents in the dog training industry: the AVSAB position statement on training methods. Force-free trainers often uphold this statement as the ultimate authority, claiming it represents a scientific consensus that should dictate the industry’s pract…

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Episode Fifty-One: Jim Bradley 2:57:19

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fifty-One: Jim Bradley Today, I had an insightful conversation with Jim Bradley, who, for the past several years, has been dedicated to rescuing Malinois dogs on the side while maintaining a full-time job. Jim runs a rescue organization and has also gone trough my Training Without Conflict® Certification P…

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Episode Fifty: Jacqui Zakar 2:23:15

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Welcome to another episode of my TWC podcast, where we dive deep into the real world of dog training and behavior. Today, I’m thrilled to have Jacqui Zakar join me. Jacqui is a professional dog trainer based in Perth, Australia, and the founder of Dog Sense Training and Behavior. She’s not just a trainer—she’s an investigator, spending countless ho…

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The Divide is Being Abolished: Its time to Embrace Truth, Accountability, and Prosperity! 1:21:25

1y ago1:21:25

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Send us a text Welcome to the Stand For It Podcast with Fred Castro and Shawn Willbanks—two real guys tackling the real issues shaping our society. From the chaos in politics to the strength of community, Fred and Shawn bring unfiltered conversations, raw insights, and passionate debates. This isn't about left vs. right, black vs. white, or any div…

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Episode Forty-Nine: Dave Kroyer 2:43:55

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Today, I’m joined by my good friend, Dave Kroyer. Dave’s a well-known name in the dog training world, and we’ve known each other for over 20 years. This conversation is just the two of us talking about our experiences with dogs, sharing stories, and covering all sorts of topics. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Ivan Balabanov is a 2-time Worl…

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Episode Forty-Eight: Mia Skogster 2:49:32

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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Forty-Eight: Mia Skogster Welcome back to my TWC Podcast! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mia Skogster once again to dive deep into discussions about our personal dogs, training, and IGP rules. We focused particularly on the ever changing landscape of training and what we would like to see in the f…

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Life Tools | Flip challenges into opportunity on the journey to the BEST VERSION of YOU! 59:31

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Send us a text In this episode of the Stand For It podcast, hosts Fred Castro and Shawn Wilbanks discuss the importance of personal growth, embracing life's challenges, and the tools we can use to navigate through them. They emphasize the significance of mindset, the power of responding rather than reacting, and finding opportunities in adversity. …

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Exploring the Challenges of Leadership, Accountability, and Personal Growth in Today’s Society 52:51

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Send us a text In this episode of the Stand Forward Podcast, hosts Fred Castro and Shawn Wilbanks delve into the complexities of societal issues, emphasizing personal responsibility and the importance of maintaining order in one's life. They discuss the challenges posed by today's political landscape, the media's influence, and the concept of black…

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Episode Forty-Seven: Dr. Douglas Elliffe 1:32:19

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Hello everyone, Welcome to the latest episode of my podcast! Today, I’m joined by Dr. Douglas Elliffe, a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, whose expertise lies in animal behavior, behavior analysis, and behavioral science. In this episode, we dive into some highly relevant and often controversial topic…

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Episode Forty-Six: Dr. Sergio Pellis 1:38:43

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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sergio Pellis, a distinguished researcher who has spent over four decades studying Play in rats within lab settings. Together, we share a deep fascination with Play, having each explored its nuances for more than 40 years—myself with dogs, particularly during training, and Dr. Pellis with his groundbreaking work o…