Letters From Your Dog

Dogs that jump for joy when you come home! If you like it then...change nothing! If you'd rather they didn't, then part two of this jumping up series talks you through some things to avoid and some simple and actionable tips for how to help. If you would like my support with your dog please feel welcome to: 1.) Join the waiting list for Canine Connection, my online training membership by...

If you live with a dog that is sensitive to or triggered by things in their environment (be it other dogs, people, small furries, sounds, scents or unexpected things) chances are you've started to become hyper-vigilant to these things as well. In this episode we talk about how to help not just your dog, but you too If you would like my support with your dog please feel welcome to: 1.) Join th...

Dog that jump for joy when you come home! If you like it then...change nothing! If you'd rather they didn't, then this episode talks you through my first two tips for helping them. Whilst you're here, why not register for our upcoming Five Day Focused Dog Challenge Here: https://pawsupdogs.clickfunnels.com/five-day-focused-dog-challenge Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below! 1. Are...

Overwhelm. Even the word is...overwhelming! Whether you're feeling overwhelmed with your dog's behaviour, with your plan for their training, or even questioning whether you are doing right by them as a pet guardian. It's all so, so normal but it can leave us paralysed, unsure what to try next or where to turn for help. This episode is all about helping you get out of overwhelm with...

We've all been there.....you have a great plan to teach your dog something, or work with them on a behavioural difficulty and it's just not clicking. It can be really hard to figure out why and as most of us don't live with a trainer kicking around in the spare room, other people watching might struggle to figure it out too! This episode is all about helping you to identify exactly...

If you have a new puppy in your life, congratulations! It's a wonderful experience and they only stay THAT cute for a very short amount of time! If you have been feeling overwhelmed about where to start with training or what to focus on first though, please know you are not alone! This episode will give you my TOP TEN TIPS to get started building a wonderful training relationship with your pu...

Sometimes when we feel frustrated with our ability to train our dogs, or we feel things aren't progressing as might like, we ask "what am I missing?", or "what am I doing wrong?", or "what do I need to change?" There is sadly rarely a simple answer to those questions as our relationships with our dogs are so multi-faceted and there can be so many variables at pla...

It's Christmas! Whether your adore christmas, or you sit firmly in the "can't wait until it's over" camp, maybe you are also worried about how to manage your dog and your guests during the festive period. I think often a lot of the focus is put on "managing the dog", whether that's trying to help them not to get too excited, to get them to calm down quickly...

In this episode I run you through my strategy for teaching skills to our dogs. So much of successful training is about layering....putting in the little, tiny steps that get you closer to the desired result! The thing is that often we aren't aware of quite how difficult something is that we are trying to teach...breaking it down into these four categories of understanding will help! If you li...

This week in one of my facebook groups I asked members what challenges they have sharing their lives with multiple dogs...and there were a LOT of responses In this episode: - I talk through the top 7 struggles pet parents have - Offer some suggestions of how best to manage these difficulties in a fun way Cyber Weekend is kicking off soon! And we have something cool both for doggie parents AND dog...

Imagine if you had to work or perform an action before every single morsel of your food was provided. Sometimes you might like working for food but sometimes you might just want to eat it! In this episode we discuss: - The training industry move towards offering food to dogs in more than just a bowl - The advantages of using this method - And also some of the pitfalls to avoid --------------------...

In this episode I get personal and talk about how I nearly lost my beloved dog and very best friend, Riggs. It's an episode I've been wanting to record for a while, but have felt a little scared to get into for fear of reliving that very difficult time, however, the one year mark felt like the right time and I hope that you will benefit from some of the strategies and tips that I share,...

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...