P & G Dog Training Tips

In this episode, Paula and Georgia dive into the world of socialisation — what it really means, how to approach it, and why it’s such an essential part of raising a well-rounded dog. We chat about how different breeds may need different experiences, why there’s no one-size-fits-all method, and how we tailor socialisation to fit our own lifestyles (and our dogs’ needs). Socialisation plays a huge r...

🎙️ New Episode: Choosing the Right Dog Trainer – What You Need to Know In this episode, we dive into a must-hear topic for any dog owner—how to choose the right trainer for you and your dog. We explore: 🐾 What qualifications and experience to look for 🐾 Understanding training methods—and why it matters 🐾 🚩 Red flags to watch out for 🐾 The questions you should be asking 🐾 Why personality and...

In this episode, we’re diving into prey drive – what it is, how it shows up in our dogs, and most importantly, how we can work with it. Prey drive is a hot topic and one we absolutely loved recording. It’s something most owners and trainers will encounter at some point, especially if you’re working with high-energy or working breeds. Paula and Georgia both own working dogs, so prey drive is someth...

In this episode Paula and Georgia discuss rewards in dog training.  What is a reward? How do we use rewards? How do we deliver rewards? What’s rewarding to your dog? How to fade rewards from training. Is the environment right for that reward? And much more !! We loved discussing this topic as it’s a fundamental part of our training we hope you enjoy the episode !!! Paula also wrote a blog on rewar...

In this episode we discuss one of our favourite and one of our most important topics REST !! We ask the questions : Why do we rest our dogs ? What are the benefits? what dose rest look like ? What can happen when we don’t rest ? And much more …. We loved this discussion and it’s a topic not talked about enough !! We hope you enjoy it as much we did. Relax, sit back make a brew listen and rest to t...

Another incredible Guest, Scent Detection handler and trainer Rhiannon Atkin-Bryan from Purella K9 Training ! We are so excited about you hearing this episode, Rhiannon tells her story all about her career as a detection handler from her beginnings to where she is now. We also get to learn about a world that not many get to experience or have access too. In this episode Rhi will tell her story as...

In this episode we discuss Trust in dog training. We cover the dog building trust in their human and creating trust in your dog. The handler trusting the dog whether in a working relationship or during day to day life with the dog. We also discuss multi dog households, building trust between dogs and learning to live alongside one anotherand trust those around them. We also discuss trusting oursel...

What a cracking episode!! In this episode we have the fabulous Guest trainer Barb Buchmayer !! Barb Buchmayer has come to discuss her New book “Enrichment Games for high energy dogs”  We talk about how she got into working with dogs and her journey which has led her to create 3 books and fascinating career with Working dogs  on stock . Here’s a little snippet of what Barb writes about herself whic...

In this Episode Paula and Georgia discuss Success in dog training and Feedback in training some call it “failure” we like to call it Feedback!! We asked some of the following questions in the episode? What would class as success? What is success from day to day training all the way up to competition?  What does success mean to you?  What is feedback ? How do we deal with Feedback emotionally and m...

In this episode Paula and Georgia discuss Impulse control. They talk about what is it? Examples of impulse control or no impulse control. Training tips to help teach the dog impulse control from foundations to more advanced work. Looking at different breeds which may display more impulsive behaviours. Their experiences with their own dogs and impulse control as well as others. It’s a really import...

In episode 2 we covered a subject that majority of you  have been through, Nipping and Biting!! Nipping and Biting can cover all Ages dogs for various reasoning, also some breeds can be more bitey naturally than others. We cover different stages in the dogs life and why it could be happening too, the difference reasons why it may be happening to certain breeds and why they might be more bitey than...

In this episode Paula and Georgia have come back with a fresh podcast for original listeners and to welcome new !! They are excited to be back and for you to hear what they have in store for future episodes talking all things dogs! We hope you enjoy the episode!!! Send a text We barking mad but we wouldn’t have it any other way !!!