Training Without Conflict podcast notes: Running list

A collection of notes I’ve taken while listening to the Training Without Conflict podcast.

This is not a comprehensive list of every episode I’ve ever listened to. It is a place to organize highlights that got me thinking enough to write things down!

This post was broken into its own piece out of my previous podcast notes article on January 7th 2024.

About the TWC podcast

“Trainer Ivan Balabanov takes a deep dive into the mind of dogs with the help of guests that aim to change your outlook on dog training and perhaps life in general.”

Ivan is one of my favorite dog trainers. While his communication style is sometimes brash for my tastes, I firmly believe he loves dogs, cares about their wellbeing, and has accomplished some incredible things over the years. He has a lot to teach both dog sport competitors and “everyday” dog owners.

Episode 33: David Mech

• Dominance does exist — but the term has been wildly misused in the dog training world, leading to controversy and unhelpful black-and-white …