Back for a second round: FCI judge David Garcia Suarez joins me for another deep and at times provocative conversation, this time focused entirely on IGP. Did we go too far? Is IGP becoming the Pro Wrestling of dog sports? We dive into: • The evolution of rules and judging • How training styles have shifted over the last 10, 20, even 30 years • The influence of genetics on modern dogs • And where the sport is heading Whether you’re a competitor, trainer, or just a passionate observer, this episode pulls no punches. Let us know what you think, agree, disagree, or want to push the conversation further? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Sixty: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring SSRIs, Dogs, and the Chemical Lobotomy No One Wants to Talk About - with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Josef, a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and one of the few voices brave enough to speak publicly about what SSRIs are really doing to people… and what that means for dogs. The so-called “safe and effective” narrative is crumbling. What we’re seeing instead are emotional numbness, cognitive damage, and permanent changes to the brain, and not just in humans. While the AVSAB continues to push SSRIs as a behavioral fix for dogs, the evidence of harm is mounting. In this conversation, we dismantle the myth of the “chemical imbalance,” and challenge the blind faith many trainers and veterinarians have placed in psychiatric drugs. If you’re a trainer, vet, or dog owner who cares about animal welfare, this is a conversation you can’t ignore.

In this Training Without Conflict® Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ori Stollar, also known as Dr. Orion on YouTube, a veterinarian and board-certified veterinary behaviorist specialist. (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists). Dr. Orion and I connected after he publicly responded to my critiques of the widespread use of SSRIs in dogs. To his credit, he agreed to come on the show for an open conversation. We cover big questions in this episode: • Is the “chemical imbalance” theory real science or outdated marketing? • Are SSRIs really making dogs better, or just easier to live with? • What’s the role of medication vs. training in resolving behavior problems? Whether you’re a trainer, a veterinarian, or a dog owner trying to make sense of the growing push for pharmaceuticals, you need to hear both sides. Enjoy listening . Share if you liked it or if it challenges what you’ve been told For more information about Dr. Orion, check out: / @drorion Ivan Balabanov is a 2-time World Champion dog trainer, Ot Vitosha Malinois breeder, trainer of Premier Protection Dogs and founder of the revolutionary Training Without Conflict® dog training system. For more information about Ivan Balabanov's Dog Training School and information on how to train your dog using the Training Without Conflict® system, check out: https://trainingwithoutconflict.com https://malinois.com https://premierprotectiondogs.com Please like, comment, and share with your dog friends💪🏼