Letters From Your Dog

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...

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,...