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

Dog ownership can be full of comparison, embarrassment and feeling ashamed BUT it doesn’t have to be that way!  In this episode, which is my FAVOURITE episode so far, we dive into why it feels lonely owning a dog with behaviour struggles and what to do about it, how to consistently and confidently move towards the dream you have for you and your dog, and the neuroscience of digging yourself out of...

Behaviour transformation happens when you have the right know-how and you take action. Sometimes taking action can be the hardest bit because it gets drilled into us that it's going to be "difficult", "take a long time" and you have to be "consistent". In thiz episode, I dive into how it doesn't need to be any of those things. Quite the opposite! And I share...

Teaching your dog to listen makes your life SO much easier AND it makes their life easier too - why? It means you can actually support them and help them when they are struggle, eg barking and lunging, distracted by something, unsure how to interact with someone or something. That means we need to grow it! In this episode, we dive into exactly that and I cover my golden rules for creating a listen...

It's a special episode for everyone who would like their dog to be more rewarded by food! It's no secret that changing a dog's behaviour is easier when they love food rewards, and that's why it's always the first place we start here at HMD! In this episode, I'll share some of the secrets to create dogs that love to work WITH you! We'll also be hearing some more c...

It's a Separation Anxiety Special! The listeners get, what the listeners demand! The reality is we could do an entire podcast series on separation anxiety and so we thought we'd get everyone started with the three places to start in transformation your dog's worried around being left home alone! You'll also be hearing more mortifying dog training and dog owning stories includin...

In this episode, we dive into what kindness really means in dog training and how an understanding of this one concept (and the accompanying game) can help struggles from simply not listening to overexcitability to reactivity to separation struggles to literally everything! Whether your dog is unpredictable with other dogs or predictably bad… Whether it looks like freezing, barking, lunging or runn...

In this episode, we dive into a neuroscience lightbulb that unlocks amazing results for dogs that lack confidence, are anxious or reactive - regardless of what their trigger is. We also hear more cringe stories including my absolute favourite so far, involving a determined owner and her bid for freedom from a mud pit. Whether your dog is unpredictable with other dogs or predictably bad… Whether it...

In this episode we dive into dog-dog conversations, what they should look like and why they go wrong. We hear your stories involving a paddle board and a mortifying family barbecue.  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...

In this episode we dive into the dog's brain further, understanding the tricky situations our dog's sometimes find themselves in and WHAT to do to best prepare for them for those situation.  With greater understanding comes appreciation and kindness! You'll get insights into what to do about it with simple dog training and behaviour games. There's also a brand new "It Coul...

In this episode we dive into the why your dog might be reacting to the world, why they might sometimes be lacking focus and easily distracted and, most importantly, some insights into what to do about it with simple dog training and behaviour games. There's also a brand new "It Could Be Worse!" segment involving a panty raid and a police raid all in the same episode! 

In this very first episode of the Help! My Dog podcast by Dr Tom Mitchell, well known veterinarian, pet behaviourist and dog trainer, Tom dives into the reactive dog brain, the the reasons dogs might bark and lunge or appear anxious in situations and why theyc an become unpredictable with other dogs. Whether your dog is reactive or simply a bit unruly, this episode packed full of information is go...