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The Canine Paradigm

Glenn Cooke & Pat Stuart

300 episodes · Explicit

The Canine Paradigm is an honest and practical dog training podcast hosted by Glenn Cooke and Pat Stuart. Drawing on decades of experience with pet dogs, working dogs, obedience, canine sport, law enforcement and scent work, Glenn and Pat examine what works, what does not and why. Episodes explore dog behaviour, aggression, reactivity, learning theory, training methods, handler development and the realities of living and working with dogs. The conversations are practical, candid and occasionally challenging, without being restricted to one training ideology. Created for dog owners, trainers, handlers and canine professionals who want to think more clearly about dogs, behaviour and training.

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  1. Episode 377: Trial by Clip with Haz Othman

    · 1 h 29 min

    Haz Othman had already travelled to Europe for the WUSV World Championship when, he says, he learnt that a clip from his training footage had cost him his place in the event. In Episode 377 of The Canine Paradigm, Haz…

  2. Episode 376: Pat Stuart, From Special Forces to Dog Training

    · 1 h 27 min

    Pat Stuart had planned to spend his life in the Army. Becoming a professional dog trainer was never the plan. In Episode 376 of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn Cooke puts Pat back in the interview chair as we revisit our…

  3. Episode 375: Glenn Cooke and the Dog That Started It All

    · 1 h 07 min

    Glenn Cooke and his mate Mark wanted a dog for their share house. They each put in $100 and bought a puppy through the Trading Post. They called him Harley. What began as a decision to get a dog became the starting…

  4. Episode 374: AI Slop and the Dog Training Echo Chamber

    · 56 min

    When polished content replaces practical experience. In Episode 374 of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn Cooke and Pat Stuart examine AI slop in dog training and the growing distance between content that looks authoritative…

  5. Episode 373: From Elephants to Dogs with David McKelson

    · 1 h 18 min

    In Episode 373 of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn Cooke and Pat Stuart sit down with David McKelson, founder of Pro Dog Training. David has one of the more unusual backgrounds in Australian dog training. Before moving into…

  6. Episode 372: Does Your Dog Love the Game or Just the Reward?

    · 55 min

    Dog training motivation is not simply about how quickly a dog performs or how intensely they pursue a reward. Does your dog genuinely enjoy training, or have they simply learned to chase the food, ball or tug at the…

  7. Episode 371: People are reflected in their dogs

    · 1 h 10 min

    In Episode 371 of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat explore the idea that people are often reflected in their dogs. This topic came from conversations Pat had with his boot camp attendees and Skool subscribers, where…

  8. Episode 370: What makes people aggressive talking about punishment

    · 1 h 15 min

    In Episode 370 of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat begin with a quick recap on The Bear and the lessons carried over from the previous conversation. However, the main focus quickly moves into a topic that always…

  9. Episode 369: Dog life lessons from The Bear

    · 1 h 07 min

    In Episode 369 of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat catch up after a run of recent adventures, including PSA trials, Red Team work, and the arrival of a new dog. However, the main thread of this episode comes from two…

  10. Episode 368: How unbearable does aggression need to be

    · 1 h 14 min

    In Episode 368 of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn and Pat discuss the uncomfortable reality of aggression in dogs and the question many owners quietly ask themselves. How unbearable does aggression need to be before people…

  11. Episode 367: How a dog understands its name

    · 1 h 18 min

    In Episode 367 of The Canine Paradigm, we explore how a dog understands its name and whether that understanding is anything like the way humans think about names. For people, a name often carries identity, history,…

  12. Episode 366: The method that works on every dog

    · 1 h 10 min

    In Episode 366 of The Canine Paradigm, we start with Pat giving an update on Remco’s health battle and what the last stretch has looked like. From there, we move into a conversation that matters for every dog owner who…

  13. Episode 365: Training dogs, avoiding burn out and alien invasion

    · 1 h 30 min

    In Episode 365 of The Canine Paradigm, we work through listener questions and cover the kind of practical training issues that show up in real homes and real schedules. Along the way, we also talk about avoiding burn…

  14. Episode 364: Love, death and robots

    · 1 h 16 min

    In Episode 363 of The Canine Paradigm, things get wild, technical, and a little heavenly. Glenn opens with an update on Ladybug after she nearly tried to punch her own ticket to the pearly gates again. We talk through…

  15. Episode 363: I’m strong enough to tackle this situation

    · 1 h 00 min

    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…

  16. Episode 362: You need to go back to basics

    · 1 h 09 min

    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 followers. We talk about how…

  17. Episode 361: Dr Melanie brings her dog science to Australia

    · 1 h 42 min

    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 humanly possible, before…

  18. Episode 360: Nick Benger’s coming out party

    · 2 h 05 min

    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 only dog training movement,…

  19. Episode 359: The trolley problem of five versus one

    · 1 h 05 min

    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 standing next to the lever. On…

  20. Episode 358: The people who want to remove tools

    · 1 h 16 min

    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,…

  21. Episode 357: Confusion creates conflict in the dog

    · 1 h 10 min

    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, how to show the…

  22. Episode 356: I don’t approve so I want it banned

    · 1 h 26 min

    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 they will…

  23. Episode 355: A tired dog is a good dog

    · 1 h 15 min

    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 sometimes try to tire the dog out before a lesson,…

  24. Episode 354: Showing staff how to read dog behaviour

    · 55 min

    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 real time, so…

  25. Episode 353: Cannon Fodder for the crazies

    · 1 h 15 min

    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 Dr Melanie Uhde,…

  26. Episode 352: Stereotypes of dog owners on social media

    · 1 h 11 min

    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 owners believe about…

  27. Episode 351: It’s all about the dog pooh life

    · 1 h 11 min

    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 story. We relive the…

  28. Episode 350: The experience of the dog in training

    · 1 h 11 min

    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? Are…

  29. Episode 349: What do you need to train a dog to do?

    · 1 h 06 min

    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 explore the essential skills and…

  30. Episode 348: The best dog trainer in the universe

    · 2 h 15 min

    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…

  31. Episode 347: Something is wrong in the world

    · 55 min

    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…

  32. Episode 346: Stop rewarding the wrong people and behaviour

    · 1 h 11 min

    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 hiding…

  33. Episode 345: unconditional and present love

    · 1 h 07 min

    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…

  34. Episode 344: The true impact of a dangerous dog

    · 1 h 10 min

    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 such…

  35. Episode 343: The magic in dogs

    · 1 h 11 min

    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 introduces…

  36. Episode 342: She blinded me with dog science

    · 2 h 02 min

    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…

  37. Episode 341: Jacob Morgan on life, love and the Mutt Nut

    · 1 h 15 min

    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 UK dog…

  38. Episode 340: What I learned in ten years of dogs

    · 1 h 18 min

    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. From the missteps to…

  39. Episode 339: Dominance, tools and claiming to be an expert

    · 1 h 24 min

    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 dogs,…

  40. Episode 338: Rhythm and rituals for dog training

    · 1 h 07 min

    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 and…

  41. Episode 337: Are burning out and failing the same things

    · 1 h 03 min

    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 many dog trainers,…

  42. Episode 336: Assessing a therapy dog for children

    · 1 h 41 min

    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, Sam was facing…

  43. Episode 335: Dog training can be messy

    · 1 h 04 min

    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 with dogs—or…

  44. Episode 334: You made me a better trainer

    · 49 min

    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 away. Sometimes, putting…

  45. Episode 333: The dog trainers triangle of control

    · 1 h 13 min

    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…

  46. Episode 332: Chiropractic and acupuncture for dogs

    · 1 h 34 min

    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…

  47. Episode 331: How dog training can be improved through fitness

    · 1 h 23 min

    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 brings a fresh…

  48. Episode 330: Their truth may not be the truth

    · 1 h 12 min

    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…

  49. Episode 329: Kicking the can further down the road

    · 1 h 09 min

    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 founder of…

  50. Episode 328: It’s cruel to crate train a dog

    · 1 h 15 min

    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…

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