Explore every episode of the podcast The Positive Belgian
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| Welcome Back to The Positive Belgian Podcast ā Meet Your Belgian Shepherd Specialist, Natasja Lewis | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:12:44 | |
In this reboot of the Positive Belgian Podcast, Natasja Lewis returns with a fresh season focused entirely on helping guardians understand, train, and live harmoniously with their Belgian Shepherds.
What We Cover ā¢ Why the podcast is returning now Highlights & Timestamps 00:00 ā Welcome back and why the podcast is relaunching Resources Mentioned ā¢ Explore Belgian-specific training, courses, and support: Work With Natasja If youāre ready for deeper support with your Belgian Shepherd, explore training, courses, and the Positive Belgian Inner Circle at: About Your Host Natasja Lewis is a dog trainer, behaviour consultant, and Belgian Shepherd specialist with more than 25 years of experience helping guardians understand, train, and live harmoniously with their sensitive, intelligent, high-drive dogs. She is the founder of Fun Focus PlayĀ® and The Positive Belgian. Subscribe & Review If youāre enjoying the Positive Belgian Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review ā it helps more Belgian Shepherd guardians find the support they need. | |||
| Episode 6: Down the Ethics Rabbit Hole with Jo-Rosie Haffenden | 28 May 2021 | 01:25:30 | |
In today's episode, your host Belgian Shepherd Dog Specialist Natasja Lewis chats to the lovely Jo-Rosie Haffenden from the School of Canine Science. We cover Jo-Rosie's introduction to Nando's Mali Fizz and how they ended up with 2 Malinois each. as we chatted we tackled Puppy Teething, the A22 aggression gene which is prevalent in the Malinois breed, frustration when training dogs and we discuss ethics in dog training coming to a surprising conclusion. | |||
| Episode 5: The Live One - Surviving Teenage Belgians | 14 May 2021 | 01:29:24 | |
To celebrate the launch of the Positive Belgian Podcast I brought you a YouTube Live which was a recording of the podcast with three very special guests to discuss the Teenage Belgian and share with you our tips for surviving this stage of the Belgian Shepherd's development. | |||
| Episode 4 All Things Belgian with Kamal Fernandez | 03 May 2021 | 01:25:07 | |
In today's episode, your host Belgian Shepherd Dog Specialist Natasja Lewisis joined by World Renowned Sports Dog Coach Kamal Fernandez. In this gem of an episode, we chat about how Kamal was introduced to Belgian Shepherds and he regales his first encounter with the breed. As we continue our conversation we discuss competing with Belgians, breeding and finding the right homes for the pups, we look at the differences between Border Collies and Malinois, and we touch on a myriad of other related topics in this mammoth chat that lasted for way longer than either of us anticipated. | |||
| Episode 3 Training IPG Positively with Corrine Wrend | 16 Apr 2021 | 01:13:58 | |
In today's episode, your host Belgian Shepherd Dog Specialist Natasja Lewis chats to the lovely Corrine Wrend. Corinne competes in IPG with her positively trained Malinois and we chat about training Belgians in protection sports using positive reward-based training methods. We explore the differences between the traditional compulsion training methods so common in protection sports and positive training methods as well as looking at the advantages and disadvantages of using a reward-based system to teach this discipline. | |||
| Episode 2: Embracing Reward based training with Eric Brad | 31 Mar 2021 | 01:11:58 | |
Today your host, Belgian Shepherd Breed Specialist, Natasja Lewis is joined by Eric Brad CDPT-KA. Eric Brad is a dog trainer, writer,Ā blogger and Canine Nation podcast host.Ā Eric is known for his articles on Canine Nation and the Canine Nation Podcast. | |||
| Episode 1: Train The Belgian In Front Of You with Kerry Ward | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:56:45 | |
In this first episode, your host Belgian Shepherd Dog Breed Specialist Natasja Lewis chats to Kerry Ward of the FairyDogMother Leeds about her failed protection dog and rescue, Malinois Bruce. | |||
| Introducing the Positive Belgian Podcast | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:22:58 | |
In this Introductory Episode, your host Belgian Shepherd Dog Specialist, Experienced Belgian Shepherd Breeder, and Author Natasja Lewis, explains her reasons for starting the Belgian Shepherd and gives you a sneaky preview by sharing a couple of snippets for 2 of my upcoming episodes. | |||
| Understanding the Belgian Shepherd Brain: Sensitivity, Drive, and Why Theyāre āDifferentā | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:41:06 | |
Belgian Shepherds are often described as ādifferentā ā not because theyāre difficult, but because they experience the world in a very particular way. They are intensely observant, emotionally sensitive, and powerful pattern-learners, which is exactly why so much generic dog training advice simply doesnāt work for this breed. In this episode, we take a deep dive into whatās really going on inside the Belgian Shepherd brain. We explore why they notice everything, why pressure and correction often backfire, and how clarity, predictability, and emotional safety make such a profound difference. This episode is designed to help Belgian Shepherd owners feel less confused, less self-doubting, and more confident in understanding the dog they live with. In this episode, we cover:
Support and next steps If youād like personalised guidance and ongoing support, you can find out more about the Positive Belgian Inner Circle via: Please note This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice or a full behavioural assessment. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe so you donāt miss future episodes ā and feel free to share it with another Belgian Shepherd owner who might benefit. Ā A quick note: Thank you so much for your patience and for being here.Ā
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| Episode 2 The Early Puppy Weeks | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:28:17 | |
Bringing home a Belgian Shepherd puppy? Welcome to the world of bitey landsharks, big emotions, and the most fiercely loyal breed youāll ever meet. In this episode, we unpack the early puppy weeks ā the 8ā12 week window where Belgian Shepherd behaviour can feel overwhelming, confusing, and utterly adorable all at once. Natasja shares real stories from raising her own puppies, including her legendary dressing-gown-obsessed landshark Siri, and Seina, whose whole-prey chewing made her one of the softest puppies she ever raised. Youāll learn why puppy biting is normal, how teething shapes behaviour, and why the balance of chewing, stimulation, and rest is the magic formula people overlook. We explore what real socialisation looks like for a breed developed to guard, tend, and work closely with their shepherd ā and why over-socialising can be just as problematic as under-socialising. Plus, hear how crate calmness, sleep, and early relationship-building lay the foundations for a connected, focused future. If youāre navigating the early puppy weeks with your Belgian Shepherd, this episode will help you understand your puppyās brain, reduce overwhelm, and set the stage for a beautiful partnership. Mentioned in this episode:
Want more support? Ā P.S. If you hear some thumping in the backgroundā¦ thatās Cassie wagging her tail! She insisted on supervising the recording. Ā | |||