Letters From Your Dog

If you've wished you could have done something differently with your dog, congrats, you're probably a human! The things is that we humans do tend to repeat negative patterns even when our behaviour does make us feel regretful. In this episode we explore this and how to overcome it. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE KIENO CONFERENCE, 2023 If you  like my support with your dog, just send me a...

In this episode I talk about anxiety in dogs and why sometimes it can appear that they suddenly become anxious with no apparent reason, or a fear that you thought they'd overcome is back. If you have an anxious dog and would like my support just send me an email to info@pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, pleas...

In this episode we speak about ageing dogs and how to advocate for them! Age is NOT a diagnosis and there are lots of ways to support ageing dogs to live as rich a life as they did as a youngster! For a deeper dive on this topic register for the Ageing Dogs Workshop Here Grab your Calm Dog For Christmas Package Here at just £97 until midnight on 9th December. This increases to £197 on Saturday 10t...

I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast! This week I'm talking about an embarrassing topic for some - dog's that sniff people's crotches! I talk through what not to do and how to manage the situation better! I am also so excited about the Paws Up Cyber Weekend event for 2022!...

I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast! This week I'm talking about how to introduce a new puppy to your existing dog without anyone feeling overly stressed or left out! I am also so excited about the Paws Up Cyber Weekend event for 2022! This is our biggest event ever and the highest...

If you have a dog that barks a lot it can certainly be stressful, however, the recent push in the dog training world to try anything to "shut the dog" up doesn't seem very fair either! In this episode we talk barking! If you'd like some more in depth support with your dog's barking, register for my workshop: "A Fresh Look At Demand Barking" here Are you following...

Lots of us are familiar with the kinds of confidence building activities that involve helping your dog to feel comfortable with new objects, places, or situations. In this episode though, I talk about the beauty of social confidence and how it can help your dog. Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.  Here are some of the resource...

Often we defer back to "obedience" drills when we are unsure how to manage our dog's behaviour but emotional responses often need something very different from that. I run through a bunch of examples in this episode. Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow  and check out our daily tips and advice.  Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode:  ...

Scary or safe? This topic is really fundamental to getting your connection with your dog as strong as it can be. If you hold this concept as the basis of everything you do with your dog, you can't go far wrong! Let me know what you thought about this episode by sending me a DM on instagram @pawsupdogstraining or an email to info@pawsupdogs.com  Here are some of the resources I mention in this...

Last week we spoke about reward blocking and today is part two...body blocking! This is SUCH an easy mistake to make when it comes to working with your dog and this episode I talk you through some common pitfalls to avoid!    Let me know what you thought about this episode by sending me a DM on instagram @pawsupdogstraining or an email to info@pawsupdogs.com    Here are some of the resources I men...

Reward blocking might be the one thing that is stopping your training from progressing...especially when we are working with anxious or excited dogs. Let me know what you thought about this episode by sending me a DM on instagram @pawsupdogstraining or an email to info@pawsupdogs.com Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode: 1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Soluti...

Dog not listening to you? Sometimes it can seem they are being "disobedient" or "stubborn" It's not always what it seems..... In this episode I tell you a quick story about Jester, one of my lovely agility students and his way of communicating with his mum on an agility course. It's pretty cool stuff! Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode: 1. To reg...

Emotions are tricky things and feeling ashamed of how we feel is up there with one of the worst! In this episode I talk through some tips for when everything is feeling a bit too much with your dog. Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode: 1. To register for the Know You, Know Your Dog Series with myself, Andy Hale and Laura Donaldson by clicking here . Would you like to work with...

Resource Guarding can be really scary....for you but also for your dog. They are experiencing intense anxiety when guarding something precious, be that food, object, space, activity or person. Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode: 1. To be in with a chance to win a free spot inside Puppy Parenting 101, my signature 8 week puppy course, click here 2. To register for the Know You...

I know how frustrating it can be when: - You take your puppy outside and then they come in and go to the toilet in the house - They rip up their puppy pads rather than peeing on them - They have one good day and then the next day they are peeing on the carpet again In this episode I talk through some things not to do and also my quick fire blueprint for finally cracking your puppy's toilet tr...

Connection My favourite word when it comes to working with dogs. It's vital not only when it comes to teaching them skills but also learning to live together in the same house in some semblance of harmony! In this episode I talk through why it's such an important part of the work you do with your dog. Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode: 1. Register for the Know You,...

Do you have a new puppy and feel like they are chewing up your entire house? You're not alone! In this episode I go through my top ten tips to help chewing puppies! Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode: 1. To register for the Free Five Day Puppy Training Challenge Starting 31st May, 2022 please click here 2. To register for the Know You, Know Your Dog Series with myself, A...

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and this episode is designed to honour this important week. So many of us are so keen to do everything we can to make our dogs' lives the best that they can be....but so many of us also put ourselves at the end of the line when it comes to giving out care, and giving ourselves what we need....so that we can then be there for our dogs and oth...

If you are a regular listener of this podcast the chances are that you already train your dog force-free, or you are looking to learn more about it. In that case, this episode is intended to give you the heads up about some commonly used terminology in the dog behaviour and training world that might seem benign, but can be disguising punishment based training methods. If you'd like to work wi...

Lots of you tuned into parts one and two of this mini series on helping dogs that jump up. One of our listeners Camilla messaged in to ask how to apply some of the learning to living with multiple dogs. So that's exactly what this episode is all about! Enjoy! Here Are Some Of The Resources I Mention In This Episode: 1. Join the Dog Professionals Support Circle As A Monthly Member here 2. Join...

Often we have high expectations of our dogs.  Expecting them to make sense of what we are asking from them, even though we can be quite confusing sometimes! One of the key skills that makes things a little easier on your dog is your timing. If you can time things correctly it's easier for them to understand when they've done something right, so they can do more of it!  It is also makes i...

This episode is about something that I KNOW is a point of contention in families across the world...and that is how best to get others on board with your training ethos. I've sat in many a client session and when one member of the family leaves the room another hastily whispers to me "honestly, they make it really difficult because they undo all my good work". In this episode I cove...

We've all played the game... "If you won the lottery what is....." - The first thing you'd buy? - The first person you'd help? - Would you quit your job?  - Start your own business or charity? - Who would you tell? It's a fun game of fantasy but in this episode we talk about how you can actually create the "lottery day" a reality day for your dog...fun! If y...

Today I am answering a question asked by one of our lovely listeners, Lauren. Lauren asked "how do I get my dog to settle when he is aroused and highly worked up?" This is something that is often thought about in relation to puppies or young dogs, but in my experience lots of adult dogs experience this too and it can feel very tricky to manage. In this episode I outline three things to h...

Today I am answering a question asked by one of our lovely listeners, Michelle. Michelle asked a very common question, which is how to create a night-time routine for a young puppy. Would you like support with your puppy? 1.) Click here to join my FREE puppy magic masterclass 2.) Click here to join our "all things puppy" 8 week digital Puppy Training Course 3.) Work with me digitally 1:1...