Dog Gone Wrong

Carrie Stuthridge, a dog trainer and specialist in puppy training and separation anxiety, shares her biggest mistake as a dog owner and how it shaped her as a professional. She talks about her first dog, Ty, who had various health issues and developed reactive behavior due to pain. Carrie emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing pain in dogs and working with reactive dogs. She also...

In this conversation, Sarah Roper and Carrie-Anne Selwyn discuss their experiences with dogs and the challenges they have faced. They talk about the difficulties of the teenage stage in dogs and the importance of managing hormones and frustration. They also discuss the use of long lines and flexi-leads for training and recall. Sarah and Carrie-Anne share their experiences with different dog breeds...

In this episode, Sarah Roper interviews Sharon Alton, a dog trainer with extensive experience. They discuss Sharon's journey in dog training and the mistakes she made along the way. Sharon reflects on her early days as a crossover trainer and the lack of resources and knowledge available at the time. She shares her regrets about using aversive training methods and not questioning them sooner. Both...

Nando Brown shares his experiences and mistakes as a dog trainer and owner. He discusses his early mistakes with his first two dogs, a staffy and a cane corso, and the challenges he faced in training them. He also talks about the influence of different trainers and the importance of critical thinking in dog training. Nando emphasizes the need for balance between science literacy and practical skil...

A personal story about Sarah's experience with her dog Fern, a miniature long-haired Dachshund. Sarah wanted to breed from Fern and show her in competitions, but Fern developed a barking behavior that became a challenge to manage. Despite the difficulties, Fern excelled in rally training and even competed at Crufts. Sarah also introduced another Dachshund, Ripple, into the family, which required c...

In this episode, Sarah Roper interviews Claire Lawrence, an expert in reactive dog training. They discuss Claire's biggest mistakes with dogs, particularly her experiences with her German Shepherd, Digger, and her current dog, Dot. Claire shares how she has been both too harsh and too soft in her training approach, leading to major problems. They also discuss the emotional toll of living with reac...

In this episode, Sarah Roper introduces herself and shares her background with dogs. She talks about her three miniature long-haired dachshunds and her other pets. Sarah discusses her experience as a dog trainer and author, as well as her qualifications and accreditation. She emphasizes the importance of sharing stories about mistakes and learning from them. Sarah also mentions her love for animal...

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