Help! My Dog: The Podcast. Dog Behaviour & Training Strategies that Work!

Have you ever wondered whether your dog is getting enough exercise? Or questioned why they aren’t as calm as you’d like, despite all that running around? Or maybe you worry if your dog is actually happy without super long walks every day? In this eye-opening episode, we dive into some common misconceptions about exercise, enrichment and what makes a happy dog. From rethinking daily activities to i...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by how to move forward with training your reactive dog? Perhaps you’ve made some progress at home but aren’t sure how to take your new skills out on the road? In this latest podcast episode, we’re talking super practical strategies to grow your dog's world in select, new environments, helping them handle encounters with other dogs and people while safeguarding thei...

Does your dog turn into a Tigger, bouncing off your guests when they come to visit? In this episode, we dive into understanding and managing the root causes of your dog’s jumping up. We’ll learn about the emotions driving your dog’s behaviour and how you can set yourself up for success even before your visitors arrive. You’ll discover some practical training tips as well as potential pitfalls to a...

Is your furry friend entering their golden years? Join us in this heartwarming special episode as we explore essential tips and insights into caring for our senior dogs. Discover how to reverse cognitive decline, understand the causes behind new behavioural changes and keep your aging dog happy and healthy along the way. From identifying the signs of cognitive ageing to things you can do NOW to ke...

Is your dog really stubborn, or is there something more going on? Whether your dog refuses to recall back to you in a busy park, doesn’t perform their new trick at the family Christmas party or simply stares at you when you’ve asked them to sit, this episode will uncover the truth behind the pervasive “stubborn dog” label, revealing why your dog might not be responding the way you’d expect. In thi...

When we’re deep in the trenches working on our dog’s struggles, whether as an owner, behaviourist, trainer or even as a vet, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and sometimes difficult to see progress. Sometimes the answer is right in front of us – all we need to do is take a step back to see what small, daily changes we can make. In this episode, we’ll dive into how aiming for just 1% improvement can h...

It’s here! Part Two of our Dog-Dog Reactivity special double feature! This week, we’re introducing you to the final two characters that could be causing your dog reactivity. We think Character #3 isn’t talked about nearly enough as it can be the root cause of so many different behaviour struggles – reactivity to dogs and people, noise sensitivity, even separation anxiety. Character #4 shows up eve...

We have a two-parter for you! Do you worry that your dog wasn’t socialised enough? What is dog interaction even supposed to look like? This week, we dive into a super popular topic: dog-dog reactivity to learn about the dog interaction chain, why your dog is struggling and what to do about it! Barking, lunging, humping, this episode has it all. And if your dog struggles with people reactivity, we’...

In this episode, Dr Tom Mitchell is flying solo! Though we don’t have any cringe stories for you this time around, we’ve loaded the episode with some fast fire tips that can totally transform your dog walking experience. If your dog gets a little too excited to go on that walk, barking or pulling you half way around the block before you know what’s happened, here’s how to bring in a little more ze...

Every dog likes to chase! But sometimes, your dog might chase things that you’d rather they didn’t. We’re looking at you jogger chaser, sheep herder, cyclist racer and cat tormentor! In this episode, we’ll dive into why dogs chase and give you some strategies to help your dog be more focused on you instead of high-tailing it into the next field after a moving creature. We’re also mixing it up and...

We can all feel a bit demotivated about training when it seems like our dogs don’t want to work with us. Whether that’s pulling on lead, running off the minute the lead is unclipped or struggles with other dogs, we see you! But my dog’s breed is independent or aloof; my dog doesn’t like treats. We’ll debunk those myths in this episode and share strategies for increased focus and engagement, as wel...

Is there hope for your dog? Will they ever be "normal"? How long does it take? What if you've tried stuff before? And maybe been told that there's no hope? Let's dive in! Seeing hundreds of dogs every month for behaviour consultation, we have a very unique perspective on this and I'm excited to chat through it! (And of course, there'll be some cringe stories alon...

Does your dog bark at other dogs? Maybe they lunge or pull towards them? Or are they unpredictable - sometimes playing nicely and sometimes snapping and seeming aggressive? This episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into dog reactivity, how your dog should interact with other dogs and why it goes wrong. This is an action-packed, learning full and "full loaded" cringe podcast that...

It can be so frustrating to encounter challenges with your dog - especially when those challenges involve things you can't control: other people, other dogs, neighbours, you name it! Over the years, we've developed a three step process that turns this into an opportunity to skill up and grow! Let's dive in! ............... Whether your dog is unpredictable with other dogs or predict...

"Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys!" - Imagine if every time your dog saw a distraction, they thought to themselves exactly that! You are going to learn the levels of disengagement you need to work your dog through to create stress-free walks! I'll also share the gift of a game to play with your dog right now that teaches them exactly that. Barking, reactivity, chase, lacking focus, sep...

In this episode, we dive into the world of teaching your dog to be calm! A calm dog is a happy, health and well behaved dog and implementing the strategies in this episode will achieve all of that and more! If you have a dog that struggles with:  - Barking and reactivity - Jumping up  - Attention seeking / Action prompting - Misbehaving in the house - Stealing items - In fact, ANYTHING - you need...

In this episode, we dive into how to make vet visits with your dog stress-free! We cover:  Simple strategies you can do today that reduce stress for you and your dog massively, Safeguarding your dog from learning to be worried about the sometimes scary experiences at the vets, How to get the most from your professional team for your dog! And of course, there'll be some hilarious cringe storie...

What does your dog do when you shorten the lead or you tense up? Do they respond - for the better or the worse? This week we are diving into one of my favourite lead games for dogs that are easily distracted, lack self-control, struggle with reactivity or generally need more loose-lead walking in their life! We also have a hilarious and relatable cringe story or two! ............... Whether your d...

It's another hormone special!  In this episode, we dive into the behavioural effects of female hormones, explore how hormones and dog behaviour struggles can be linked and give practical tips on how to care for your female dog for maximum success! As usual, there are some hysterical cringe stories that will brighten your day! ............... Whether your dog is unpredictable with other dogs o...

Hot topic - it's a male hormone special! Are my dog's hormones causing their bad behaviour? Should I neuter them?  What does testosterone ACTUALLY do? In this episode, we dive into the controversial, fascination and, quite frankly, essential subject of male hormones! Here's what we are covering:  - What does testosterone actually do? - Does neutering change your dog's behaviour...

What SHOULD behaviour transformation look like? How do you know you are on track?  In this episode, we dive into the reality of working with your dog’s behaviour, the common pitfalls on that journey and the single BIGGEST mistake people make when working with their dog’s behaviour that results in not achieving your dream with your dog . You can achieve amazing results in WEEKS, unbelievable result...

After maaaaaany requests, we are doing a cringe special! An entire episode of shocking and hilarious listener stories with some dog training tips along the way! ............... Whether your dog is unpredictable with other dogs or predictably bad… Whether it looks like freezing, barking, lunging or running away… Whether you are just starting out on your dog-owning journey or your dog has been label...

In this episode, we dive into your dog's behaviour struggles and we talk frankly about the things that owners often say to themselves that are hugely disempowering! It isn't your fault, you haven't caused this and, most importantly, here's what to do about it! We'll also be hearing some hilarious cringe stories! This is an unmissable episode! ............... Whether your d...

Adolescence is a testing time for both dog and owner! In fact, it's the most common timepoint at which dogs may be rehomed and find themselves in a rescue centre. In this episode, we dive into what adolescence is, the science behind it and (most importantly) how to have a stress-free and successful transition to maturity for your canine companion! We also hear more listener stories including...

Happy Valentine’s Day! In this special episode, we dive into the challenges of getting partners, family & friends on board with your dog training journey! You’ll learn very practical strategies of how to turn conflict around dog training to true teamwork! As usual, we’ll also be sharing some insanely funny cringe dog-owning stories including a very special toy that literally horrified me! .......