S2/Ep9: Evan Birch and SuperNova: The 100 Mile Dog (2025)

Meet Evan Birch, who is a Canadian ultra runner, coach, partner, father, mental health advocate, motivational speaker and former emergency services professional and his Dog NOVA.SuperNova is a film about Nova, a 7 year-old Hungarian Vizsla, her ultra-running Dad, Evan Birch and her crew chief Mom, Cassie Hawrysh. A story about trust, instinct, and the magic of moving together. It goes far beyond any start or finish line; it is a love letter to how impactful our dogs are to us. Watch the film here: SuperNova: The 100 Mile Dog (2025) Official Documentary FilmWant to find out more about Dogs & Deadlfits?Website here: About | Dogs and deadliftsPodcast Art Photo Credit: @dylanleeder 

Mantrailing & Interactive Play with Dr Ingrid Groeger-StoneDr Ingrid Groeger-Stone is a behaviour vet and qualified trainer, She have a deep understanding of animal psychology and behaviour. She works closely with pet owners to unravel the complexities behind behaviour problems and develop effective strategies for improvement.She believe's in building trust and fostering a harmonious relationship between pets and their owners.In addition to her expertise, She is an urban search and rescue dog handler, trainer and assessor. This role has created a unique bond with her canines and strengthened her commitment to serving the community in times of emergencies.Want to find out more? Website: Veterinary Behaviour Consultant - Creature ConnectionsOr Book a Mantrailing Session with Daniel from Aussie Mantrailing? Click here: Aussie Mantrailing | Mantrailing Australia

In the episode I talk with Josh from Elite Slat Mills New Zealand Dog Treadmills for a Happier, Healthier, more Balanced Dog Website: Dog Treadmill - Elite Slatmills

Duke was born with a passion for the outdoors and animals both wild and domestic. I have worked with dogs since I was in diapers but at the age of 12, I knew I wanted to work with animals. I have been training dogs for hunting and retrieving since the age of 13. While attending The Atlantic Police Academy’s Conservation Enforcement program in PEI, he was placed as a Conservation Officer in Nova Scotia where he had the privilege to work with the departments K9 Unit. He is the owner of Unleashed Potential K9 Academy® where he trains and coaches students in his professional dog trainer certification.  He love to help dog trainers reach a higher level of performance in all areas of their lives.

In this episode we talk with Manhunt K9 Mantrailing is a sport teaching dogs to find people by following their unique scent trail. All dog's have a natural ability to hunt and therefore Mantrailing provides them with an outlet to do this in a safe, controlled and constructive way. We teach them how to harness their amazing sense of smell and turn it into a super fun activity for pet dog and owner teams to do together as a sport for fun.

Non-stop Dogwear is a Norwegian company founded in 2009 that specializes in high-quality outdoor gear for active dogs and their owners. The company's mission is to create functional and durable products that enhance the well-being and performance of dogs, especially in sports like canicross, skijoring, mushing, and hiking. The brand gained popularity among dog enthusiasts, outdoor athletes, and professional mushers due to its focus on ergonomics, functionality, and the comfort of dogs during strenuous activities. Their product range includes harnesses, collars, leashes, dog jackets, and equipment for various dog sports. Non-stop Dogwear emphasizes innovation and research, often working with top athletes and dog experts to continuously improve their designs. The company has expanded globally and is recognized for producing gear that meets the needs of both professional athletes and everyday dog owners. Check out Non-Stop online here: Unleash your potential | Non-stop dogwear (nonstopdogwear.com)

Canine Strength & Conditioning with Bobbie Lyons One this Episode of The Dogs and Deadlifts Podcast, I talk with Bobbie Lyons, CSCC, CCFT, KPA CTP Lead Instructor and Program Director - Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Program Certified Canine Fitness Trainer Karen Pryor Academy Faculty Bobbie owns and operates Pawsitive Performance LLC which offers dog training, fitness training and trick training around the globe. Bobbie is the lead instructor and program director for the Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach program that is offered through North Carolina State University and North Carolina State University Veterinary Medicine. She was also part of the TEAM that contributed knowledge and experience to design the CCFT II Live Lab and was a course instructor for the program. Bobbie completed the certification program for Canine Fitness through the Companion Animal Sciences Institute and she is a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy. Bobbie has 4 awesome dogs that train a variety of skills for agility, fitness training, trick training, tugging and dock diving. Bobbie enjoys the training process and strives to communicate in the best way she can to help her dogs and clients dogs understand the task at hand. She starts every training sessions with this question "how can I set the dog up for success and give the dog the best information to successfully complete the behavior". To learn more about Bobbie visit: www.pawsitive-performance.com Are you looking to become a Certified Canine Strength & Conditioning Coach? Use Discount Code: DWD100 Canine Fitness Certificate Program (CSCC) - NCSUVetCE

Digitial Evidence Detection Dogs with Graham Attwood Graham Attwood together with Tobias Gustavsson & Boki Damis from Gritty K9. Are producing an online training course for digital evidence detection dogs. The course will have step by step guides to help people prepare and train for the newest form of detection dog training.

Trailing K9s has existed since 2019 when Kathryn passed the Mantrailing Global Instructors Course (formerly Mantrailing UK). She then went on to become a Head Instructor for Mantrailing Global in 2020 until 2023. Originally Kathryn ran mantrailing events alongside her Canine Behaviour business. The mantrailing quickly took off, however, and in 2020 – along with a move to North Wales – it became her sole full time business and passion. Kathryn is dedicated to understanding the body language of dogs when mantrailing. It is this passion that has led her to become obsessed with decoding the on and off trailing behaviour of dogs. Kathryn passed the Scent Imprint for Dogs Tracking and Trailing Instructor Course in 2024, and is also working on the K9 IlMa Global Training Handler course. She also hosts an online platform where she shares monthly videos to help others decode the theory behind mantrailing as a sport.

In this episode I chat with Mantrialing Australian Dog Trainers Louis Mcgrath - Owner / Instructor from Manhunt K9 who stumbled across Mantrailing when a friend shared a photo of Jeff Schettler’s book “Two Weeks to Operational Tracking”. He bought a copy of the book, and was instantly hooked on the concept. Then the experimenting with his German Shepherd Erma began. And Creature Connections Dr. Ingrid – Behaviour Vet, qualified trainer, Fear Free certified professional, and urban search and rescue dog handler.