Caffeine and Canines

Is your dog the dictionary definition of a "Knobhead"? This week, we are tackling the biggest fear most owners have when it comes to dog training: Will telling my dog "no" ruin our relationship? We also have a very unexpected guest who was rescued from a literal murder scene and we find out why you should absolutely not let your dogs sleep in your bed if they treat the garden l...

This week is brought to you by our entirely non-consensual sponsor, Chocomel. In this episode, we have an unexpected guest and finally tell the long-awaited shoplifter supermarket fight story. Chloe steps in to separate fact from fiction and explain how it all somehow resulted in free ice cream. Don’t bill us if you spit your Chocomel out on your sofa. 🆓 Struggling with REACTIVITY? Join our FREE...

Since you’re here, welcome to the most chaotic description box in the history of this channel. You wanted links? We have links. Links for days. Links to things we didn't even know we had links for. 👇 THE "TOO MANY LINKS" LIST: 🇳🇿 THE NEW ZEALAND TOUR (It’s happening!): ⁠⁠https://www.yca-kiwi-tour.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP80⁠⁠ 👉 Join our judgment-free community for w...

Since you’re here, welcome to the most chaotic description box in the history of this channel. You wanted links? We have links. Links for days. Links to things we didn't even know we had links for. 👇 THE "TOO MANY LINKS" LIST: 🇳🇿 THE NEW ZEALAND TOUR (It’s happening!): https://www.yca-kiwi-tour.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP80 👉 Join our judgment-free community for weekly LIVES &...

We probably should have deleted this footage of our "HR Nightmare," but we decided to leave it all in. Amidst the chaos, we also break down why strict obedience training might actually be ruining your dog's mental health. 🆓 Struggling with REACTIVITY? Join our FREE webinar and get the step by step blueprint that’s already transformed 1000s of dogs lives: ⁠⁠ https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/twi-we...

Meet the man with the 65kg Rottie and the world’s most unnecessary vowels. Owain originally came to the YCA as a desperate owner with a "knob" of a dog, but he liked the training so much he never left. From client to colleague - this is how one nightmare dog accidentally started a career. 🆓 Struggling with REACTIVITY? Join our FREE webinar and get the step by step blueprint that’s alrea...

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...