Join Nate Schoemer as he interviews top dog trainers—from behavior specialists and protection experts to authors, judges, and training school founders. Each episode offers expert advice on real training topics, followed by live Q&As where listeners can ask direct questions. You’ll also hear real virtual sessions solving common issues, plus unique follow-along obedience routines that simulate private lessons to help you train effectively. Whether you're a dog owner or aspiring trainer, this podcast gives you direct access to high-level training insights you can use right away.
Are We Getting E-Collar Training Wrong? (feat. William Chandler-Duff)
In this episode, I sit down with William Chandler-Duff, founder of The Super Canine Show, to discuss one of the most controversial tools in dog training: the remote training collar.
We break down the different ways trainers use remote collars, the pros and cons of each approach, common mistakes when introducing the tool, and how remote collars can be used for both obedience training and behavior modification. We also discuss why understanding the principles behind training is far more important than simply following a set of techniques.
Whether you're completely new to remote collar training, currently using one with your dog, or simply interested in hearing different perspectives on the topic, this episode offers a practical discussion between two professional dog trainers.
Watch the video version on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ITq-lwRrD1M (https://youtu.be/ITq-lwRrD1M)
WILLIAM CHANDLER-DUFF
Website:
https://supercanine.co.uk (https://supercanine.co.uk)
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@supercanine (https://www.youtube.com/@supercanine)
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/williamdogtrainer (https://www.facebook.com/williamdogtrainer)
Karl Friston:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3etAO19DaOI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3etAO19DaOI)
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6 May 2026
Ep. 54 - What Separates Good Trainers from Great Ones | Oscar Mora
In this episode, I sit down with Oscar Mora, founder of Elevated Canine Academy, to break down what it really takes to train dogs at a high level—whether you’re working with pet dogs, sport dogs, or protection dogs.
Oscar has been training since 2009 and is certified as a Schutzhund helper, French Ring decoy, and Mondio Ring decoy. He’s a three-time Southwest Region IGP Champion and has traveled across the United States, Mexico, and Australia teaching seminars to handlers at every level.
In this conversation, we cover:
• The difference between a training decoy and a trial decoy
• How to properly build drive in bite work
• Teaching a clean and reliable out without reducing intensity
• The balance required for high-level obedience and performance
• Real-world case studies from Oscar’s training experience
• The difference between understanding the science vs mastering the art of dog training
• Mistakes we made early on and what we would do differently today
• Oscar’s long-term vision for building a professional dog training school
This episode is packed with practical insight for anyone serious about dog training, protection sports, obedience, and canine performance.
Connect with Oscar Mora
Website:
https://www.elevatedcanine.com/ (https://www.elevatedcanine.com/)
https://www.omk9.com/ (https://www.omk9.com/)
https://www.oscarmorak9.com/ (https://www.oscarmorak9.com/)
Skool:
https://www.skool.com/oscarmoradogtraining/about (https://www.skool.com/oscarmoradogtraining/about)
Facebook:
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https://www.facebook.com/Elevatedcanineacademy (https://www.facebook.com/Elevatedcanineacademy)
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From Novice To Pro — Nate Schoemer
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#DogTraining #ProtectionDog #BiteWork #IGP #DogTrainer
6 May 2026
Ep. 53 - Top-Level Dogs for Elite Units (What Most Trainers Don’t Understand) | Armin Winkler
In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned dog trainer Armin Winkler to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in dog training: aggression.
This conversation goes far beyond surface-level explanations and dives into what’s really happening when dogs display aggressive behavior—and why many people, including trainers, misunderstand it.
We cover:
• The difference between true aggression and defensive behavior
• Why many “aggressive dogs” are actually acting out of defense
• Common mistakes in bite work and protection training
• The truth about “civil aggression”
• How dogs perceive threats and respond under pressure
• Real-world vs sport dog training
• PTSD and neurological behavior in dogs
• Safety, handling, and real-life experiences working dangerous dogs
Armin shares decades of experience training working dogs in both Europe and the United States, offering insights that challenge a lot of common beliefs in the dog training world.
If you’re serious about understanding dog behavior, protection training, aggression, or working dogs at a deeper level, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Connect with Armin Winkler
Website: https://rivannak9services.com/ (https://rivannak9services.com/)
Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/jerven.fossli (https://www.facebook.com/jerven.fossli)
Facebook (Business): https://www.facebook.com/RivannaK9ServicesLLC (https://www.facebook.com/RivannaK9ServicesLLC)
Articles Mentioned:
The Winkler Aggression Model
https://rivannak9services.com/the-winkler-aggression-model/ (https://rivannak9services.com/the-winkler-aggression-model/)
Fundamentals of Aggression Control
https://rivannak9services.com/fundamentals-of-aggression-control/ (https://rivannak9services.com/fundamentals-of-aggression-control/)
Work with Nate
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Dog Training Course
From Novice To Pro — Nate Schoemer
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#DogTraining #DogAggression #ProtectionDog #WorkingDogs #BiteWork
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