In this episode, Marc Windgassen welcomes Nicola Ferguson, a renowned dog trainer from the UK and author of "The Force Free Dilemma." Nicola discusses her journey in dog training, particularly with high-drive breeds like Rottweilers, and the motivations behind her insightful book.

Key topics covered include:

• The Force-Free Ideology: Nicola explores the rise of force-free training methods and their limitations, especially for managing high-drive and aggressive dogs.
• Balanced Training Approaches: The discussion highlights the importance of using a combination of positive reinforcement and appropriate corrections. Nicola shares examples demonstrating the effectiveness of balanced training.
• Real-World Consequences: Nicola shares stories of dogs saved from euthanasia t ...