Letters From Your Dog

Do you live with a dog struggling with Separation Anxiety? You are not alone! In fact there are huge numbers of dogs and owners searching for a solution. The good news about Separation Anxiety is that it is treatable, however, it does take time, dedication and support to help you get your dog to a better place. Getting the support of a force-free trainer or behaviourist (preferably one that specia...

Focus is one of the cornerstones of effective training and an amazing relationship with your dog.  In this episode I cover the 6 Rs of focus (what not to do and exactly what TO DO) to help you start to build amazing focus with your dog. To join us in the Five Day Focused Dog Challenge (starting 18th October,2021), follow this link >>>>> https://pawsupdogs.clickfunnels.com/five-day-f...

Episode 3 of 3 in this mini series about the role of human emotion in dog training. Our dogs don't have a whole lot of power in their lives for the most part. In this episode you'll hear: How a lack of power/autonomy for our dogs can really impact our relationship with them and how to turn this around for the positive. Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below! 1.New puppy joining the famil...

Episode 1 of 3 in this mini series about how the role of Human Emotion in dog training. When you're really invested in being an amazing dog parent and training your dog to their potential it can feel like a real personal blow when things go wrong. Whether it's your dog becoming worried about something, forgetting something they know well, or something more serious appearing like showing...

Episode 2 of 3 in this mini series about the role of Human Emotion in dog training. We've all been there. Life with your dog is ticking along quite nicely and then BAM. Something unexpected happens: -Maybe a well known skill goes out the window - They suddenly become fearful of everything - They display some aggressive behaviour for the first time In this episode you'll hear: Specific te...

The Lettuce-Chocolate effect is magical dog training in action! I love, love, love this topic because it's one of those key bits of understanding that really helps you to make meaningful positive shifts in your relationship with your dog. In this episode you'll hear: - What on earth the lettuce-chocolate effect is! - How you can apply it to start see your dog wanting to work with YOU mor...

Hello friends! Dog training can and should be really fun! However, I know that sometimes it can feel like there's SO MUCH to work on together that it can feel more like a chore. An interesting question I always like to ask when someone comes to me saying they feel overwhelmed with "the list" of things to change is....do we really need to change all of these things? And why? In this...

Google definition that came up when I typed in the word "stubborn": "having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so." This doesn't sound like dogs to me..... In this episode you'll hear: - The difference between hearing and listening - The emotions behind bein...

As we continue to fight against the stigma associated with mental health difficulties in society, it's interesting to see that this is rarely spoken about in the animal behaviour sphere. Yet depression and other mental health difficulties affect pet parents and trainers, just as they affect everyone else! In this episode you'll hear: - A little of my own experience managing depression an...

We've all felt anxious or fearful many, many times during our lives and our dogs are no different. We're all hard wired to protect ourselves from perceived threats around us, however, the problem comes when our brain and body get confused and "protect" us against something that really means us no harm. In this episode you'll hear: - About the 4 Fs and how you can identify...

Why is it that we repeat the same negative patterns over and over again? In relationships at work, at home and even with our dogs? In this episode you'll hear: - Why it can be so hard to put the training in place that we want to with our dogs - The stages in the cycle of change and how to move through them to get the training results that you want with your dog HAVE YOU GOT A YOUNG PUP OR AN...

Barking, crying, whining...all vocalisations are part of normal dog communication. Sometimes though, through our own frustration we can miss the messages that our dogs are trying to give us. Popular advice is to ignore sounds our dogs make in the hope they stop doing it. Unfortunately this does nothing to strengthen your bond with your dog and it does nothing to help them manage the emotions behin...

"Management" is a term we hear a lot in dog training but there is a fine line between management and deprivation In this episode you'll hear: - How to use management to enrich your dog's life and protect them - How NOT to deprive your dog (for their welbeing) - How NOT to deprive your dog (for YOUR wellbeing) HAVE YOU GOT A YOUNG PUP OR AN OLDER DOG THAT YOU HAVEN'T DONE M...

How many times have you argued with your partner/kids/housemates/neighbour/trainer about how best to train your dog? In this episode you'll hear: - How NOT to try and bring someone around to your way of thinking - HOW to bring someone around to your way of thinking HAVE YOU GOT A YOUNG PUP OR AN OLDER DOG THAT YOU HAVEN'T DONE MUCH TRAINING WITH YET?   Come along and join my free masterc...

This bonus episode answers the question of one of our listeners Ann - how to help a dog that gets over-excited in the car! In this episode you'll hear: - Why this happens - What to avoid - Some simple steps to help your dog (and your ears!) HAVE YOU GOT A DOG THAT STRUGGLES TO BE CALM SOMETIMES? Make sure you grab a copy of my Calm Dog cheat sheet here for some helpful tips and strategies: ht...

This is an episode for anyone who is EITHER socialising a new puppy, OR helping any age dog with anxiety In this episode you'll hear: - The pitfalls to avoid when it comes to helping dogs with anxiety - My method to help your dog progress faster, without fear - How to get your paws on some handy resources (below!) HAVE YOU GOT A YOUNG PUP OR AN OLDER DOG THAT YOU HAVEN'T DONE MUCH TRAINI...

Crate Training and Crate Abuse are very different things, but some of the advice online can lead us more towards abuse than we would like to go. In this episode you'll hear: - How crate TRAINING can be a really helpful skill for your dog..and your family - The things to avoid when it comes to successful crate training - How to get a hold of my force-free training guide (hint: link below!) WAN...

Most of us LONG to hear those immortal words "your dog is SO well behaved". Some kind of confirmation that all the training has paid off! In this episode you'll hear: - How to build a TEAM between you and your dog, meeting expectations that you build together, not going by any one else's standards - Some of my ideas for things to train to make life a little easier on both you a...

Knowing where to start with training your dog can feel tricky and overwhelming at times. The main problem with feeling overwhelmed is that we often end up doing nothing and then we feel even worse! In this episode you'll hear: - How to break down your training into key areas to work on - How to break those areas down further into actionable training games - How to make planning your training...