Caffeine and Canines

From Australia's sharks to Miami's aggressive bread merchants, this episode is pure chaos. Jacob owns up to the massive management fail that left Stark with stitches and why pain is a bigger motivator than a biscuit. We're also talking 2025 Mentorship and why 50 dog nerds are descending on the Academy this weekend. 🆓 Struggling with REACTIVITY? Join our FREE webinar and get the step b...

Raising a puppy? Our puppy book covers the foundations we use - and all the money goes to dog charities 👇 https://ycapuppybook.co.uk/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=ep76+&utm_campaign=puppybook In this episode, we delve into the mistakes owners unknowingly make when raising a puppy. We answer your puppy questions about anxiety, reactivity, essential equipment for your puppy, socialisation...

Carnage mid-recording, lines crossed, and a moment that changes the tone of the entire episode. Unfiltered and very real. Free Dog Training Business Scaling Master Class 🎓👇 ⁠⁠⁠https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep75&utm_campaign=webinar&podcast=EP%2075⁠ Looking to improve your skills, help dogs and gain hand...

In today’s episode, we break down our Spotify Wrapped results, chat through the latest bootcamp highlights, and discuss the breeds we would never suggest for new owners. Funny, honest and surprisingly insightful. Free Dog Training Business Scaling Master Class 🎓👇 ⁠⁠https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep74&utm_cam...

The Brutal Truth: If your dog's training is STUCK, you're missing the Blueprint. In this exclusive collaboration, Glenn Cooke and Jacob reveal the simple way to structure your training for guaranteed success. Stop guessing. This is the formula that works. DOG TRAINERS: Looking to improve your skills, help dogs and gain hands on experience in the field? Join our dog trainer development prog...

Everyone’s calling their dog “anxious” - but what if that’s not the real problem? In this unfiltered chat, Jacob and Kirky break down what most trainers (and owners) get wrong about reactive dogs, why labels like “anxiety” can backfire, and how misunderstood behaviours are holding dogs back. Plus: bull sharks, birds, home invasions, and a few stories you won’t believe. Free Dog Training Business S...

Struggling with dog training questions no one answers? Jacob shares honest, easy-to-follow advice that could change everything - don’t miss what most owners overlook. Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/training-with-instinct/a?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep_71&podcast=EP%2071 If you’re a DOG TR...

🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP70&podcast=EP70 Most people think their dog’s reactivity is fear - but what if it’s frustration? In this brutally honest episode, we reveal the truth about dogs...

🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP69&podcast=EP%2069 If you’ve been working on reactivity and not seeing results, this is the video that flips everything. Play expert Jas Whiting reveals the one...

🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP68&podcast=EP%2068 🆓 Struggling with REACTIVITY? Join our FREE webinar and get the step by step blueprint that’s already transformed 1000s of dogs lives: https...

Jacob sits down with dog training legend Pat Stuart to reveal the one thing reactive dog owners miss. This concept reshaped how we train - and it’ll change the way you see your dog forever. Find out more about Pat's epic course: https://www.seriousdogbusiness.com/epks 🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: ⁠⁠ https:...

🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP656&podcast=EP%2066 Recorded live from the Sunshine Coast, this special episode drops you right into the middle of our Australian tour. Jacob and Kirky sit down...

🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP65&podcast=Ep%2065 I was stuck with two reactive dogs I couldn’t take anywhere - every walk felt like a disaster waiting to happen. This is the breakthrough I w...

This week’s episode is a Q&A straight from our recent development week, and as always, I don’t hold back. This episode aims to cut through all the shitty information available online and give you uncensored training advice that actually works. 🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/m...

Recorded live on our California tour, this episode is a raw, unfiltered Q&A with Jacob - answering real questions from dog owners and trainers navigating reactivity. This session is packed with straight-talking advice, lived experience, and zero fluff. 🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: ⁠ https://training.ycaonl...

If you’ve got a reactive dog? Then this episode isn’t just helpful - it’s essential. I’m joined by Michael Ellis for a rapid-fire masterclass  that gives you a foolproof path from reactivity to neutrality. We’ll answer: the starting block exercises that 99% of people ignore; exactly what to do the moment your dog explodes; and the step-by-step progression from 100ft out to your dog being able to t...

This episode is basically a therapy session about coming home from the best week of our lives. Dogs, Dog training legends, ridiculous food, big trucks, and bigger laughs. California, you were magic - thank you. We’re not crying, you are. 🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-...

I messed up my first dog Ranger, big time - but you don’t have to. In this special episode with world-class trainer Forrest Micke, we reveal the exact blueprint to skip the reactivity, fast-track your progress, and turn your puppy into your dream dog. Miss this, and you might miss your window. 👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? Click here: https:...

I wasted years figuring this out - don't make the same mistakes. This brutally honest breakdown will save you time, stress, and heartbreak if you're training a reactive dog (or even just starting out). 👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? Click here: https://ycaonline.co.uk/the-behaviour-bible-yt?podcast=EP%2057 👉 Need expert guidance from...

Editor’s note:  Episode 58 contains absolutely no structured dog training content - just a rambling chat between Jacob and Kirky, and quite frankly, some extremely inappropriate games. If you’re here for practical advice or behaviour insights… skip this one. But if you fancy a laugh, want to escape the seriousness of the world, or just enjoy a completely unfiltered chinwag between two unqualified...

In this week’s episode, Jacob and Ian dive deep into what it really takes to become not just a great dog trainer-but a  super human  one. Whether you're working with clients professionally or training your own dog at home, the principles are the same. They explore the often-overlooked personal protocols that can prevent burnout, build resilience, and help you show up at your best - for your do...

Two weeks ago, I put out a podcast that sparked a ton of questions, and the most common one was "Where do I start?" This is the exact blueprint I wish I had a decade ago, condensing my entire career of business knowledge and entrepreneurship into one powerful session. We're diving deep into practical, no-nonsense strategies to build your dog training business from the ground up, so y...

I don’t get nervous often - but every time I’ve spoken with this guest, I’ve felt it. Michael Ellis is a name that needs no introduction. If you’ve spent any time in the world of dog training, you already know why this conversation matters. In this episode, we sit down with one of the true cornerstones of modern dog training. Whether you’re a professional, an enthusiast, or just someone who wants...

If you listen to this podcast you'll get 10 years of business knowledge in 60 minutes. My entire career of business knowledge and entrepreneurship condensed into one video. I hope the information here serves you as well as it did me. From my heart, thank you! 👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship - This FREE webinar will change your life: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trai...

Jacob’s back from safari, and he’s brought more than just photos — he’s got fresh insights from the wild that actually relate to your dog. From lions and wild dogs to elephants and giraffes, we’re diving into animal behaviour in the wild and what it can teach us about the dogs we live with every day. Funny, fascinating, and full of unexpected lessons. 👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible...