
Training Without Conflict® is a dog training podcast hosted by Ivan Balabanov. With 40+ years of experience training and breeding working dogs, Ivan shares practical insights on dog behavior, obedience, aggression, reactivity, fear, motivation, drive, and real-world training results. Episodes include deep conversations with respected guests and clear explanations for dog owners and professional tr... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

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Today I'm joined by Aivo Oblikas, a long-time student of tracking, respected judge, and someone who has spent decades analyzing what makes dogs successful on the track. Aivo has judged at th... more
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The sleepless nights. The pressure. The doubts. The sacrifices. The moments where you wonder if all of it is worth it.
Today Natalia joins me after becoming FMBB IGP World Champio... more
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Some dogs lock onto squirrels with full predatory intent, the kind that ignores treats, toys, and every force-free trick in the book.Desensitization, Counterconditioning or Predationsubstitutes? Yes, they work for play chasing... but fail hard when t... more
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Great listening, clear passion for dogs that opens your eyes to the world of dogs!
Love this podcast
Ivan has it all when it comes to his understanding of dogs. Truly one of a kind & I appreciate his work & passion to contribute to the division within dog training. He is an expert & has my upmost respect. Can’t believe I listen to his 3 hour episodes, but I do! 🤓🤭
He’s got some really great guests but he insists on instead of asking questions, giving great long sermons and then the interviewee has little space to answer. I find his own opinions fairly uninteresting so it’s a shame he doesn’t give his interviewees more time. Have stopped listening for this reason, it’s too boring fast forwarding all Ivan’s long opinion pieces.
These conversations have helped me better understand my dog, our relationship and how to train together. Thank you for inspiring us and for challenging what we took for granted in dog training.
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This show centers on practical dog training grounded in behavioral science, with a strong emphasis on welfare and humane methods. Across episodes, topics range from learning theory and the use of aversives to real-world training outcomes, competition prep, and the ethics of regulation in the industry. A standout trait is the host's openness to scientific evidence and spirited debates with guests who bring hands-on experience, veterinary and behavioral perspectives, or competitive expertise. Listeners can expect deep dives into how to apply science to training while balancing safety, welfare, and practical results for dogs and handlers alike.
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Training Without Conflict® launched 6 years ago and published 86 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Training Without Conflict® include:
1. Natalia Balabanov
2. Pierre Wahlstrom
3. Daisy Peel
4. Dr. Ana Catarina Vieira de Castro
5. Dr. Melanie Uhde
6. Clemente Grosso
7. Simone Mueller
8. David Garcia Suarez
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