Dog Talk with Nick Benger

Dog Talk is a podcast run by professional dog trainer Nick Benger in which he interviews pioneering dog behaviourists and trainers as well as other interesting people involved in the dog world in various ways.

113 Episodes

#117: Lars Lentz - IGP Tracking Done Differently
1/8/2026
1:02:56
In this podcast we discuss Lars's different approach to IGP tracking. Lars Lentz is a IGP competitor and popular IGP tracking coach. He will soon be releasing his IGP tracking book. Get Lars's book at: https://theigptrackbook.com/ Get Nick's free engagement course here: www.skool.com/dogtraining
#116: Jerri Scherff (SailorJerri) - Race, Online Hate & the Dog Industry
11/27/2025
1:21:57
In this podcast we discuss online hate, the business of dog training and how Jerri is disrupting it. Jerri Scherff is the founder of Tulsa Pack Athletics and a member of the CCPDT Board of Directors. She’s also the founder of Dogs Anonymous, a nonprofit dedicated to providing low-cost training resources and support to keep dogs out of shelters. Find Jerri at: https://www.instagram.com/sailorjerrithedogtrainer/ Join Nick's free dog training community here: https://www.skool.com/dogtraining
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#115: Jo Laurens - How to Raise Gundogs
10/30/2025
1:11:00
In this podcast we discuss gundog training, common mistakes and how the UK gundog system works. Jo Laurens is a gundog trainer, author, and host of the Hold the Line podcast. She's the author of Force-Free Gundog Training and has recently released her brand new book in that series. Find Jo's Book at: https://amzn.to/4ofWsZi Join Nick's free dog training community here: https://www.skool.com/dogtraining/about?ref=6262c5e04d144b1a89c3bc18c2b68a28 Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them — at no extra cost to you.
#114: Diane Gollowitzer - Are Muzzles Bad?
10/23/2025
58:45
In this podcast we discuss muzzles. Are they a cruel, sign of failure or a useful training tool? Diane Gollowitzer is the award-winning photographer behind Dogs in Focus Photography. She’s just released Muzzled and Misunderstood: A Love Letter to My Muzzled Dog, a portrait project challenging how we look at muzzled dogs. Find Diane's Book at: https://amzn.to/4oubHgX Diane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogsinfocusphotography/ Nick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/ Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them — at no extra cost to you.
#113: Ben Sweet - Truffle Hunting Secrets
10/9/2025
58:18
In this podcast we discuss truffle hunting and how to get started with training your dog. Ben Sweet is a certified dog trainer and scentwork specialist. He hosts the Truffle Forager Podcast and is co-founder of the UK Truffle Festival and Truffle Dog Championships. Find Ben's Community at: https://truffleforager.com/ Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensweet222 Nick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer
#112: Alex Lato - Play with Purpose Challenge
9/27/2025
33:16
Get on the wait-list here: https://playwithpurpose.scoreapp.com/ In this podcast we discuss how important play is and how you can utilize the upcoming Play with Purpose challenge to take your play skills to the next level. Alex Lato is the author of Braveheart: Motivation and Confidence Training for Performance and Companion Dogs. He is a dog trainer and behaviourist with an MA in Animal Science. Alex started as a dog trainer in Warsaw, Poland and later moved to Finland to become an IGP Helper under their prestigious Helper School. He is host of the Dogs & Discourse podcast and has taught for School of Canine Science and Fenzi Dog Sports Academy.
#111: Melissa McCue-McGrath - Training Pet Dogs
8/20/2024
2:45:05
In this podcast we discuss training city dogs, the role of obedience in pet dog training and behavioural medication. Melissa McCue-McGrath is the author of Considerations for the City Dog and is an international speaker on the subject of dog training. She has also previously served as the training director for the oldest AKC Obedience club in America. Melissa's Website: https://melissamccuemcgrath.com/ Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
#110: Carrie-Anne Selwyn - Hoopers & Raising Dogs
7/17/2024
1:34:38
In this podcast we discuss the dog sport Hoopers, and why it's growing in popularity quickly. We also discuss Carrie's process of raising dogs both big and small breeds. Carrie-Anne Selwyn is the founder of Canine Hoopers World and also the host of the Canine Hoopers World podcast. She is also an international speaker on the subject of Hoopers. Carrie's Website: https://www.caninehoopersworld.com/ Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
#109: Claire Brown - Competing at IGP Worlds & Lost Dog Tracking
6/26/2024
1:17:22
In this podcast we discuss Claire's experience competing at the FCI IGP World Championships and she shares her stories from operating a lost dog tracking team (the dogs are trained to track lost dogs!). Claire Brown is an IGP competitor and has competed at the FCI IGP World Championships representing team GB. She also operates a team of lost dog tracking dogs with which they conduct and operate searches for people's lost pets. Her work in lost dog tracking has been featured in Your Dog Magazine. Claire's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NorthK9Training Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northk9dogtraining/ Nick's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/
#108: Kat Serafina - Training Shepherds & Scent Detection
6/11/2024
2:04:21
In this podcast we discuss training and raising Shepherd breeds, socialisation and scent detection plus a whole lot more. Kat has a masters degree in Applied Animal Behaviour and is the owner of Canine Detection Solutions & K9 Behaviour Consultancy specialising in the use of dogs to detect invasive plants. She has also trained explosive, drug and conservation detection dogs. As well as for pet owners Kat has delivered workshops for police forces and other government agencies. Kat's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/K9BehaviourConsultancy/ Kat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9_bc Nick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nickbenger Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbengerdogtrainer/

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Dog Talk with Nick Benger

Dog Talk with Nick Benger

113 Episodes

#117: Lars Lentz - IGP Tracking Done Differently

#116: Jerri Scherff (SailorJerri) - Race, Online Hate & the Dog Industry

#115: Jo Laurens - How to Raise Gundogs

#114: Diane Gollowitzer - Are Muzzles Bad?

#113: Ben Sweet - Truffle Hunting Secrets

#112: Alex Lato - Play with Purpose Challenge

#111: Melissa McCue-McGrath - Training Pet Dogs

#110: Carrie-Anne Selwyn - Hoopers & Raising Dogs

#109: Claire Brown - Competing at IGP Worlds & Lost Dog Tracking

#108: Kat Serafina - Training Shepherds & Scent Detection