
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 | Monthly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

In this episode, I sit down with François Massart, an accomplished French Ring and Mondioring trainer and decoy with experience at the highest levels of international competition.
We discuss what a great decoy can see—and feel—in a dog that spectato... more
In this episode, I sit down with Danish trainer Lars Lentz. Lars and I go back to the early 90’s of international IGP competition. We both competed at the same World Championships in the early 1990s. We knew of each other, but despite crossing paths ... more
In this episode, Chad Hunter, Karly, and I discuss one of the most remarkable achievements in French Ring history.
Just weeks ago, Karly and Chad travelled to France and competed against the best teams in the sport. When the competition was over, sh... more
If you're serious about tracking, this podcast is for you.
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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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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A dog-training show that centers practical behavior science, humane methods, and real-world results. Across episodes, the host and guests explore topics from tracking and competition to welfare, motivation, and divergent training philosophies, often weighing science against practitioner experience. Notable strengths include long-form conversations with top competitors, researchers, and trainers, plus a willingness to challenge ideology in order to improve canine welfare and effectiveness. Potential listeners include professional trainers, serious hobbyists, and anyone seeking evidence-informed approaches to training, behavior, and safety. A distinguishing trait is the blend of empirical perspective with hands-on, field-tested insight, somet... more
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Training Without Conflict® launched 6 years ago and published 89 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. François Massart
2. Lars Lentz
3. Chad Hunter
4. Karly Elizabeth
5. Aivo Oblikas
6. Natalia Balabanov
7. Pierre Wahlstrom
8. Daisy Peel
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