Caffeine and Canines

Have you hit a wall with your dog training? We're back in the studio for an unfiltered, rapid-fire Q&A, tackling the most frustrating training problems you are dealing with right now. We pull back the curtain on why your dog's reactivity might be getting worse (even if you are using tools), explain the massive difference between managing a behaviour and actually changing it, and reveal the cou...

This week, we are joined by a 10-year-old aspiring dog trainer and our very first podcast quizmaster: Nina! After coming to us last year for a bootcamp with her dog Vigor, she’s returned to the studio to put our egos in check with a brutal dog trivia quiz that completely exposes our lack of textbook knowledge. From six-toed puffin hunters and blue-tongued breeds to obscure mastiffs and extinct Eur...

We are officially back after a month-long podcast hiatus! Since you last heard from us, we’ve been across the pond to Sunny California launching our first ever bootcamp at our brand new facility ‘NorCal Canine Academy’. In this episode we recount our funniest moments of the trip and find out if we can take on a bear (THE Bear) at Bassi Falls (according to ChatGPT).

This week, we get a bit nerdy and dive into the reality of operant conditioning. The textbooks say one thing about how reinforcement and punishment work, but what actually happens when you apply those rules to a dog in a real-world scenario? We break down why the standard behavioural theories might not be as black and white as people think, and explore a controversial question about how we influen...

We’ve made it to Episode 100!! To mark the occasion, we brought on our most heavily requested guest yet (much to Kirkeys delight) Who tells us some crazy stories from his time on the road. We also take a moment to reflect on how far YCA has come over the last 100 episodes, looking back at some of our favourite client reviews and reacting to a few rogue videos sent in by our comrades. A massive tha...

There is a rumour going around the dog training industry...Today, we are addressing the accusations head on. We also discuss our favourite moments from our mentorship weekend featuring the Real Slim Shady. Shout out to our sponsors:Twenty Two Eleven | VIP Car Sourcing - https://www.instagram.com/twentytwo_elevenvip/ The Canine Carpenter | Dog Training Equipment UK | Handcrafted in Norfolk - https:...

This week we sit down to discuss whether you should tell your dog what to do, or what not to do. We dive into the controversial reality of "positive only" dog training and discuss how trying to fix your dogs behaviour with obedience, rewards and bribes is actually making them less liberated. Plus, we sit down with Sarah and Shane to talk about their 60kg Cane Corso, Gus. After being drag...

We’re with Kelly (The alcoholic ex-dog walker) opening up South Coast Canine Academy with our first Bootcamp down south. To honour this big moment for us, Kelly is here to tell us her 2 poo related incidents.. We also sit down with Harrison and Kayleigh to talk about the reality of rehabilitating a reactive rescue. They adopted Hazel, a beautiful Rottweiler, but quickly found themselves trapped in...

This week we discuss the psychology behind people who think their dog is different and therefore unfixable and exactly why this isn’t the case. Plus, Kelly from South Coast Canine Academy joins us with some fresh witch-related news and introduces us to her new dog, Chance. (Apologies in advance for all the bleeps.)

Are we replacing our entire marketing team with an Etsy witch? Honestly, maybe. This week we catch up with Kelly (the alcoholic dog walker) from the brand new ‘South Coast Canine Academy’. We find out the lengths Kelly went to to change her wedding day weather forecast... and let's just say it involves a highly questionable Etsy purchase and some raw breakfast meat. Plus, we test out some new cust...

We’re back from Australia! This week, we are reminiscing about our time in Australia for the grand opening of Perth Canine Academy. We break down the most intense, high-stakes training moments from the trip, including how Jacob accidentally discovered two brand-new (and highly unconventional) training moves that you absolutely won't want to miss. Plus, we debate the best type of ice cream for maxi...

We know we usually spend 80% of this podcast talking absolute nonsense and 20% dog training but this week we’ve flipped that on its head. Before we pack our bags for Perth, we sit down to answer some of the most complex behavioural questions we get. We tackle "The 3-Second Theory" of dog training. Do you actually have to deliver a consequence within three seconds, or can a solid marker s...

Are we real dog trainers anymore? This week, we address the critics head-on. We dive into the dark side of internet fame, why engaging with trolls is a massive mistake, and the psychological trap most trainers fall into online. We are also joined in the studio by Val who’s come all the way from Maine, USA to join us for a week. We catch up with her on how she’s found the mentorship and her week at...

This week, we are tackling one of the most highly requested topics: what to actually do when an off-leash dog charges up to you. We are completely ripping up the conventional rulebook and giving you an entirely different mindset to handle the chaos. Plus, we suffer through what might be the most disappointing Tiramisu in podcast history, and try to figure out which one of us was brutally insulted...

Are you confusing "fairness" with emotion when training your dog? This week, alongside celebrating a massive milestone for YCA, we drop some very hard truths. We break down the biggest misconception owners have about "fairness" and discuss a big mistake people make with ecollars. If your dog's behaviour isn't where it needs to be, this is the reality check you need to h...

Are you ruining your dog's progress by trying to control every single second of their life? This week, we dive deep into the trap of micromanaging your dog. If you want a dog with true off-lead freedom and agency, you have to stop trying to cap their every move and let them actually make decisions. We also tackle the debate around hand-feeding, discuss why "accidental" dog bites don&...

Are dog trainers just people who want to avoid humans? This week, we get into a massive debate about the dog training industry and why it seems to attract absolute weirdos. We break down the psychology of why so many people use dogs as a conduit for their own problems, the difference between actual coaching and just projecting frustration, and why true dog training requires you to be good with peo...

In this episode, we get to know Adam from our brand-new sister company all the way in Australia, Perth Canine Academy. We hear how his journey to work took a turn for the worse and how he dealt with the ‘shitty’ situation he found himself in. We also get to hear Jacob's previously cut road rage story. When we eventually manage to steer the podcast back to dogs, we tackle a massive training concept...

In this episode, we get to know Adam from our brand-new sister company all the way in Australia, Perth Canine Academy. We hear how his journey to work took a turn for the worse and how he dealt with the ‘shitty’ situation he found himself in. We also get to hear Jacob's previously cut road rage story. When we eventually manage to steer the podcast back to dogs, we tackle a massive training con...

his week, we dive deep into the philosophy of "Purpose Deprivation." We also tackle the unavoidable aversives of life, breaking down how we can better manage them, not just in our own lives, but in our dogs lives too. We interrupt the podcast to make a live airport phone call to drop a massive global announcement for YCA. Plus, The Mutt Nut shares (with a little persuasion) some amazing...

This week, we take the podcast on the road to Hickorys to see how the latest cohort of bootcampers handle the real world. We catch up with Bodie and his parents (the dog that Jacob flat-out didn’t believe we could train in just 5 days) to hear about their breakthrough week. We also send them on their journey with a crucial piece of advice that every dog owner needs to hear to make their training s...

In this episode, Jacob finally shares the highly anticipated story of what happened when he woke up to a man standing at the end of his bed at 3 AM. What follows is an absolute masterclass in home defence, involving a broken heel, a barefoot foot chase, and a showdown you won't believe. But we've sprinkled in some highly valuable dog training food for thought along the way. We tackle the d...

This week, a bizarre incident at YCA involving a delivery driver leads us to one of the most accurate (and hilarious) dog training metaphors we’ve ever stumbled upon, 'The "UPS Driver" Effect'.We also get serious about why there is absolutely nothing "noble" about getting bitten by a dog and hear from Harry on how he found the recent development week. 🆓 Struggling with...

To get to the valuable dog training insights in this episode, you have to get through a lot of "shaft" talk first. We speak to Kelly the ‘alcoholic dog walker’ and hear an amazing transformation story from this weeks bootcamp. Mac the Amstaff used to leave his owner Kathleen, in tears daily, terrified of walks after he caused serious injuries on the lead. Now? She has full confidence to...

Is our dog training bootcamp really worth pawning off family heirlooms? According to one of our latest reviews... yes. Yes, it is. This week, we are having a "deload week" and officially becoming "internet dog trainers." We sit down to read out some of the most unhinged (and genuinely amazing) client reviews we've ever received—including the story of Simba, a Staffy who was...