Episode 362: You need to go back to basics

In Episode 362 of The Canine Paradigm, we start with a short recap from our recent chat with Nick Benger and the wider issue of people in the industry who wear masks to dupe their followers. We talk about how performance and branding can replace honesty, and why that creates confusion for owners trying to do the right thing. Then we get into the real value of this episode. When training starts to fall apart, most people try to fix the top layer. However, the fastest way forward is often to go back. We explain what it actually means to take a dog owner back through the basics properly, so their skills improve and the dog gets clarity again. We discuss timing, consistency, reinforcement delivery, and clean criteria, because small errors in the basics show up later as big problems in advanced work. If you have struggled with bad out, recall, loose lead walking, reactivity, or reliability, this episode will help you rebuild the foundation that makes everything else easier. The goal is not to start over out of defeat. The goal is to return to basics with intent, then build forward with confidence. Further Details Are you in search of top-tier dog trainers and steadfast supporters of the Canine Paradigm? Below is a comprehensive list of individuals and businesses that stand by our mission, contribute to our operational costs, and make significant contributions to the canine community. Glenn Cooke oversees a wide range of canine-related services at Canine Evolutio n and Pe t Resorts Australia . Pat Stuart offers a full suite of coaching and dog training services through Serious dog business We invite you to support our show and access exclusive content on our P atreon page . Your contributions directly support the show’s ongoing production, and we deeply appreciate the wonderful community that has formed around it. If you’re unsure how to contribute, feel free to reach out to us for assistance. Explore our complete range of merchandise at our Te espring store . You can also help by spreading the word within the canine community or suggesting special guests for future interviews. For information on how to listen to our podcast, please visit this link .

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Episode 362: You need to go back to basics is an episode from The Canine Paradigm by Glenn Cooke & Pat Stuart.

This episode is 1:09:27 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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