Ivan Balabanov

This past weekend I had the privilege of presenting at the first European IACP conference.

I truly enjoyed the other presentations and presenters! As always, some of the best conversations happened later over dinner and a few drinks.

I left feeling optimistic. I believe the time is right for European dog trainers to unite, have a stronger voice, and exchange ideas openly.
This is only the beginning.

Now it’s time to go home and prepare for the Tina Workshop!

I’m done with my talk for today I think it was well received. Now it’s time for the causal and best time to talk dogs and hang out

Just finished a four hour long zoom call with my current TWC class.
It’s draining but I love what I do!
🥂

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If interested, best is to send us an email through the website

https://www.malinois.com/protection-dogs/castor-ot-vitosha/

If you're serious about tracking, this podcast is for you.
Today I'm joined by Aivo Oblikas, a long-time student of tracking, respected judge, and someone who has spent decades analyzing what makes dogs successful on the track. Aivo has judged at the highest levels of the sport, including the FH World Championship and the FMBB IGP World Championship, giving him a unique perspective on both training and evaluation.
Over the next two and a half hours, we dive deep into the world of tracking. We discuss everything from getting started with young dogs to advanced FH and IGP concepts. We talk about motivation, corners, article indications, contamination, aging tracks, weather conditions, surface changes, reading the dog, common training mistakes, and many of the details that often determine success or failure in competition.
One of the things I appreciate about Aivo is that he doesn't simply repeat what everyone else is doing. Over the years, he has developed his own approach to tracking and in this conversation he shares many of the principles that guide his training and the way he thinks about the work.
Whether you're brand new to tracking, actively competing in IGP, preparing for FH-level tracks, or simply looking to improve your understanding of one of the most fascinating disciplines in dog training, there's something here for you.
This is a conversation for the tracking nerds, the people who enjoy the details, the people who want to understand not just what happens on the track, but why it happens.
I hope you enjoy my conversation with Aivo Oblikas.