In this episode of Nordic Tales and American Trails, Erik is joined by new co-host Darren Petty from Indiana.

Together, they dive into the world of dog training — from handling aggression and working with protection breeds, to the responsibilities of dog ownership and the instincts that make hunting dogs tick.

Darren shares his experience training aggressive breeds, while Erik brings in the European perspective on laws, liability, and traditions.

Highlights include:

🐕 Training aggressive breeds — where mistakes come from

🧠 Building confidence vs. correcting behaviors

🛡️ What it takes to own a personal protection dog

🌍 Dog laws and liability across borders

🐾 Hunting dogs: guiding instincts, not fighting them

🐑 Herding and barn hunts as outlets for energy

🏆 Competition hunting vs. everyday hunting

🤝 The bond between handler and dog

A wide-ranging discussion on responsibility, instinct, and the joy of working with dogs — blending practical training insights with stories from both sides of the Atlantic.

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