Letters From Your Dog

Adolescence...it's hard for dogs and their people alike. In this episode I talk through some of what you adolescent dog may be going through and how to help them (and you). In this episode this week's featured workshop of the week: Help for dogs that really struggle to settle. Get the workshop here If you  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to info@pawsupdogs.com or vis...

I can't believe my puppy Strudel is already 10 months! In this episode I talk through what our first 10 months together has looked like. I hope it's helpful for everyone with young dogs or who feels a pressure to train, train, train! In this episode this week's featured workshop of the week: Help for dogs that really struggle to settle. Get the workshop here If you  like my support...

This week we are answering one of our listener questions and it's all about how to prepare your dog for a new dog moving in next door - there are lots of things to think about! Even if you aren't in this specific situation, or won't be, the concepts discussed are helpful for lots of different situations, so don't write this one off! SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR PUPPY PARENTS ONLY AVAI...

This week's episode is all about recall consolation prizes. What are they? When do we use them? How can they help with your recall training? Enjoy! In this episode this week's featured workshop of the week: Help for dogs that really struggle to settle. Get the workshop here If you  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to info@pawsupdogs.com or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and...

Today we are talking a simple, fun and most importantly force-free way to ask your dog to come inside, or to head homewards when they aren't ready yet.  Of course, if we can stay out a little longer we will but that's not always possible, so I hope this will help for those situations. In this episode I mentioned our upcoming training for everyone who would like a more peaceful life with...

In this episode I'm sharing an important question (and my answer) to something asked by one of my Trainer In Your Pocket students ( join trainer in your pocket here ). Today we are talking guilt. How to manage the guilt that so many of us feel when it comes to parenting our dogs. This could be guilt about not doing enough with our dogs, not sticking to a training plan or about more serious th...

In this episode I'm sharing an important question (and my answer) to something asked by one of my Trainer In Your Pocket students ( join trainer in your pocket here ). It's all about how to help a very high energy or high drive dog to have a relaxed or chilled day at home (hint: it's not just kongs and lickmats) If you  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to info@pa...

In this episode I'm sharing an important question (and my answer) to something asked by one of my Trainer In Your Pocket students ( join trainer in your pocket here ). It's all about whether or not it can be too late to help a dog that has an ingrained fear or aversion. If you  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to info@pawsupdogs.com or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I w...

In this episode we are talking Reward Stations! This is a great connection building activity for you and your dog and perfect for those scorching days when the can't spend long outside! In this episode I also mentioned my upcoming workshop for Dog Guardians: How To Apply Your Dog’s Training To Real Life Situations​. It  was due to take place live on 15th June, 2023 but has been postponed unti...

In this episode we are talking about how one simple and easy "hack" can greatly improve your dog's ability to feel calm in new places. This one is short and sweet so enjoy! In this episode I also mentioned my upcoming workshop for Dog Guardians: How To Apply Your Dog’s Training To Real Life Situations​. It takes place live on 15th June, 2023 but there will also be a recording if you...

In this episode we are talking all about how stress can impact even the most laid back of dogs (and people for that matter) and how to support in those moment. In this episode I also mentioned my upcoming workshop for Dog Guardians: How To Apply Your Dog’s Training To Real Life Situations​. It takes place live on 15th June, 2023 but there will also be a recording if you can't make it live. Cl...

In this episode we are talking about dual-listening - how to better listen to your dog's communication so they feel heard and understood. In response, they will be more likely to listen back in return! If you  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to info@pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help. I offer: - Self-paced online courses for dog guardians and trainers -  Digital...

This is a commonly asked question for me as a behaviourist and it makes sense. It can be hard to predict what will be triggering for you dog and what might not sometimes! In this episode I run you through how I manage unpredictable triggers with dogs! We also have 3 awesome events coming up soon that I'd love for you to join: 1. Join The Focused Dog Challenge Here 2. Join The Dog Pro Mental H...

If you've wished you could have done something differently with your dog, congrats, you're probably a human! The things is that we humans do tend to repeat negative patterns even when our behaviour does make us feel regretful. In this episode we explore this and how to overcome it. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE KIENO CONFERENCE, 2023 If you  like my support with your dog, just send me a...

In this episode I talk about anxiety in dogs and why sometimes it can appear that they suddenly become anxious with no apparent reason, or a fear that you thought they'd overcome is back. If you have an anxious dog and would like my support just send me an email to info@pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, pleas...

In this episode we speak about ageing dogs and how to advocate for them! Age is NOT a diagnosis and there are lots of ways to support ageing dogs to live as rich a life as they did as a youngster! For a deeper dive on this topic register for the Ageing Dogs Workshop Here Grab your Calm Dog For Christmas Package Here at just £97 until midnight on 9th December. This increases to £197 on Saturday 10t...

I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast! This week I'm talking about an embarrassing topic for some - dog's that sniff people's crotches! I talk through what not to do and how to manage the situation better! I am also so excited about the Paws Up Cyber Weekend event for 2022!...

I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast! This week I'm talking about how to introduce a new puppy to your existing dog without anyone feeling overly stressed or left out! I am also so excited about the Paws Up Cyber Weekend event for 2022! This is our biggest event ever and the highest...

If you have a dog that barks a lot it can certainly be stressful, however, the recent push in the dog training world to try anything to "shut the dog" up doesn't seem very fair either! In this episode we talk barking! If you'd like some more in depth support with your dog's barking, register for my workshop: "A Fresh Look At Demand Barking" here Are you following...

Lots of us are familiar with the kinds of confidence building activities that involve helping your dog to feel comfortable with new objects, places, or situations. In this episode though, I talk about the beauty of social confidence and how it can help your dog. Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.  Here are some of the resource...

Often we defer back to "obedience" drills when we are unsure how to manage our dog's behaviour but emotional responses often need something very different from that. I run through a bunch of examples in this episode. Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow  and check out our daily tips and advice.  Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode:  ...

Scary or safe? This topic is really fundamental to getting your connection with your dog as strong as it can be. If you hold this concept as the basis of everything you do with your dog, you can't go far wrong! Let me know what you thought about this episode by sending me a DM on instagram @pawsupdogstraining or an email to info@pawsupdogs.com  Here are some of the resources I mention in this...

Last week we spoke about reward blocking and today is part two...body blocking! This is SUCH an easy mistake to make when it comes to working with your dog and this episode I talk you through some common pitfalls to avoid!    Let me know what you thought about this episode by sending me a DM on instagram @pawsupdogstraining or an email to info@pawsupdogs.com    Here are some of the resources I men...

Reward blocking might be the one thing that is stopping your training from progressing...especially when we are working with anxious or excited dogs. Let me know what you thought about this episode by sending me a DM on instagram @pawsupdogstraining or an email to info@pawsupdogs.com Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode: 1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Soluti...

Dog not listening to you? Sometimes it can seem they are being "disobedient" or "stubborn" It's not always what it seems..... In this episode I tell you a quick story about Jester, one of my lovely agility students and his way of communicating with his mum on an agility course. It's pretty cool stuff! Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode: 1. To reg...