Nooch's Pooches, The Grand Parade, Monterey, Sydney (2026)

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Statement of Attainment in Dog Training- TAFE
Sydney Dogs and Cats Home- Shelter Behaviourist

08/06/2026

EP278 – Preparing Your Dog for the Arrival of a Baby | Sebastian Lemaire

Bringing home a new baby is one of the biggest changes your family will ever experience—and your dog is going through that transition too.

In this episode of the podcast, Panos, Luke and Sebastian Lemaire discuss how to prepare your dog before your baby arrives, what to do during pregnancy, and how to create a safe and positive relationship between your dog and your newborn from day one.

Topics covered in this episode:

• What to do if you're pregnant and already have a dog
• How to prepare your dog for the arrival of your baby
• Things every expecting dog owner must do before their baby arrives
• How to set your dog and baby up for the best possible relationship
• Practical safety strategies for newborns around dogs
• Why your dog doesn't automatically know your baby is a human
• Common mistakes families make when introducing dogs and babies
• How structure, management and training can prevent problems before they start

Sebastian also shares details from his new program, SAFE START: How to Introduce Your Dog to Your Baby, designed to help expecting parents confidently navigate the transition and build a safe, positive foundation between their dog and newborn.

Learn more about SAFE START here:
go.caninesoncue.com.au⁠

Whether you're expecting your first child, planning for the future, or already have a newborn at home, this episode is packed with practical advice to help your dog and baby thrive together.

Listen now and start preparing before your baby arrives.

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🐺 Website www.npdogtraining.com

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23/05/2026

Most people think “exercise” just means walking their dog around the block.

Walking is great. It’s enriching. It has value.
But real fulfilment comes from engagement.
Playing. Training. Exercising together.

Using the dog’s brain and body.
Giving them something functional to do.

A quick 5–10 minute session with tug, food work, obedience, flirt pole, frisbee or engagement drills can do more for your dog than an hour of mindless wandering.

Dogs thrive when they have purpose.

That’s where confidence, clarity and better behaviour start to grow.

Check out the latest episode of the Life With Your Dog podcast:

“Play, Train & Exercise” 🎙️

Or grab my book, The Nooch’s Pooches Method, where I break all of this down step-by-step.

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19/05/2026

Building something I’ve wanted to create for a long time.

More soon.

15/05/2026

In Episode 276, Panos and Luke sit down with Lisa Wray, who spent 16 years working and managing the shelter where Panos has volunteered for over a decade.

Lisa shares what it really takes to run a high-functioning shelter—from building a tight-knit team to creating an environment where both staff and dogs can thrive.

Her leadership played a key role in improving the welfare of the animals, proving that good people management directly impacts dog outcomes.

Drawing from years on the ground, the conversation dives into the realities of shelter life: implementing training systems, understanding behaviour under stress, and balancing structure with compassion.

Panos reflects on his 10+ years working alongside Lisa as a volunteer trainer, supporting staff and volunteers in handling and training resident dogs.

This episode is packed with practical insights for anyone interested in dog behaviour, shelter work, or what it truly means to lead from the front.

📖 My Book- The Nooch’s Pooches Method

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🐺 Website www.npdogtraining.com

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11/05/2026

Getting a dog to let go of the tug while in play is functional, safe and one of the best ways to build control through excitement.

Too many people treat “DROP” like it means the fun is over. That’s where dogs start guarding, avoiding, or disengaging from the game.
I want the opposite.

When I say “DROP”, I want the dog to release with clear intent and enthusiasm because they understand the game continues through cooperation.

The bite turns off. The brain stays on.
“DROP” isn’t the end of the game. It’s part of the game. A command that must be followed so the reward can come back to life again.

And when done properly, the release should be fast, clean and full of vigor — not slow, conflicted or bribed out with food every rep.

Control and intensity can exist together. That’s real play training.

Excerpt from Ep274 - Buddy Spohn from Lateral K9

📖 My Book- The Nooch’s Pooches Method

🐺 Website www.npdogtraining.com

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