Pup Talk The Podcast

This week's episode is a surprise announcement. Plus I encourage you to reflect on your priorities with your dog. You can't do it all.   If you want help moving your anxious, reactive or over-excitable dog towards feeling calmer and more confident, check out  Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community   https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my  free Facebook communit...

Halloween is the start of a challenging time of year for our dogs, especially if they're anxious or nervous.  Here are nine practical and easy tips to make Halloween less stressful for your dog and you. This episode is kindly sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable tug toys.   You can sign up for their free Power of Play course by visiting  http://tug-e-nuff.com/puptalk You can...

Today's episode coincides with World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness and break the stigma around mental health struggles.   If your dog struggles in the world, it's not surprising that this can impact your own mental health. Feelings of frustration, isolation, guilt, or even embarrassment are common.   In this episode, I'll explore how important it is to care for your mental health whe...

For dogs that are nervous, sensitive or reactive, scent work can be transformative. And it's easy to start at home.   This week's podcast is another recap from Pup Fest 2024. My guest is Jack Fenton, The Dorset Dog Trainer.   Every dog and every breed can have fun and benefit from doing some simple scentwork.   You can use it to help grow their coping skills with something scary. As well as using...

Is your dog scared of fireworks? Don't wait until Bonfire Night. Get prepared now by working up your own SOS plan with me, Niki French.  If you'd like more help with a nervous dog that struggles with noises, you can watch my 1 hour Nervous Dog Noise Webinar, available to watch any time in my membership Pup Talk The Pack.   By joining my dog training and support community membership you not only ge...

I thought you might like to get to know Ash and I a little bit more. So this week's episode I hand over to Ash to ask me some questions. Talking about myself is not something I find that easy, as you can hear.   Do let me know if you want more episodes like this or if I stick with dog training and dog care topics!   This episode is kindly sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable...

I've been on the road for 8 days, leaving Ash and Bodie to look after each other. They are both the high energy in our home; I'm normally the calming influence.  I was surprised by how the week went. There were some interesting outcomes.   This episode is kindly sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable tug toys.   You can sign up for their free Power of Play course by visiting ...

This podcast is from an essential Pup Fest session that is for anyone who would like their vet visits to be less stressful.   Dr Amber Batson is a vet and behaviourist and founder of Understand Animals.   This session is packed with practical and easy tips.  Even if you think your dog is OK at the vets, you will find something helpful in this episode. Why do so many dogs struggle at the vets? What...

Andrew Hale is a certified canine behaviourist, the Behaviour Consultant at Pet Remedy, expert adviser for Canine Arthritis Management and KAD trainer.   In this Q&A, from Pup Fest 2024 we look at: A dog's physical, emotional and social safety needs. The use of food as a primary reinforcer for a sensitive dog and the coercive potential of reinforcement. Sensory mapping. Managing predatory mindset....

Surabhi Venkatesh is the founder of Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition. During Pup Fest 2024 she delivered a brilliant presentation  about Responding to reactivity using the S.A.F.E.T.Y. approach.   Today's episode is from a bonus Facebook chat we had.   Pup Fest 2024 is still available to watch for £49 for all of the recordings from the 17 global experts,  plus the festival goodie bag.  ...

Calling all Whippet lovers. Debbie Humphreys is the founder of Redhound for Dogs. She's a self-confessed Whippet addict and author of Life with a Whippet. Debbie shares some of what she's learned from living with Whippets most of her life.  www.redhoundfordogs.com   http://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs   If you enjoy this podcast, I'd love you to leave me a review. Or why not share it with som...

A lot of dogs enjoy chewing, but some dogs really  need to chew and you might not know it.   It's not just something that's helpful for teething puppies. It can be a great stress-buster for dog throughout their lives. For my favourite source of chews, check out - https://friendsandcanines.co.uk?ref=puptalk   Please share this podcast with someone that you think also needs to hear this today.   If...

Dogs can be frustrating or upsetting at times. Some people have told me they feel guilty, overwhelmed or a failure. Giving themselves a hard time for something they did. Or didn't do!   If any of that resonates with you, in this episode I'm sharing some quick practical tips to help you, right now.    Plus, the One breath reset to help calm your nervous system and your dog's.   A helpful blog about...

Itchy dogs and seasonal allergies can be a struggle for a lot of us. So today's podcast is with George and Nic from Leucillin.   We talk about allergies, the knock on effects of itchiness and lots of tips for general health care for eyes, ears and coat.   Plus a few other surprising uses for this popular product.   For more on Leucillin visit  www.facebook.com/leucillin   If you want help moving y...

Could you be doing too much training and enrichment with your dog?   It's something I've been exploring recently after witnessing first hand the power of doing very little at all.   If you want help moving your busy dog towards relaxing more of the time, check out  Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community   https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can get 50% off your first month w...

Have you heard of Yellow Space Zones?   The brainchild of Sarah and Matt from My Anxious Dog, they are changing the experience for dogs at some of the major dog events in the UK this year.   We talk about how the idea came about, what they're all about, where you can try one out for yourself and what their impact had been so far.   Thank you to all the mentioned companies and organisations that ha...

Ahead of National Pet Remembrance Day (5th July), I'm talking to Diane James, from the Blue Cross Pet Loss Support Service.   We talk about the various forms of pet loss, including theft and rehoming for any reason.   We also talk about the different stages of grief we can go through and the free support that is available through the Blue Cross service.   If you've been affected by pet loss, wheth...

5 years ago today we collected a leggy, quite reserved but manic 8 month old puppy called Beau from Battersea Cats & Dogs Home.   This is Bodie's story so far.   I share the tough first couple of years and subsequent lows and highs. And the fact that some things take time.    I know first hand that staying motivated over the long term can be tough. Being in my membership can make all the differenc...

Do you wonder what is going on in your dog's gut? Are spending a lot on food and supplements but not sure if you're getting it right? Your dog's gut microbiome has a huge impact on their health and behaviour.  Join me talking to TV Vet and Head of Veterinary Science & Nutrition at Biome9 about their gut health test and personalised nutrition reports. If you want to try Biome9 you can get 15% off h...

It's National Pet Choking Prevention Day on 22nd June that kicks off the brand new Enrichment Safety Week running 22nd-29th June.  Have you thought about safety issues to do with canine enrichment? Like choking or bacteria? Join me chatting with Melissa and Sophie from Paws In Earnest about their new campaign to raise awareness.  To listen to the previous episode about the many forms canine enrich...

This episode is about resource guarding.  What it is? How you can inadvertently bring it on. What it can look like. What are reasons that it happens? Can you reduce the chances of it becoming a problem? How you start to work on it if it's already happening?   If you want affordable help with your dog, you can join  Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community   https://pup-talk.mykajabi.co...

This episode gives you 7 tips to help if your dog jumps up at people when you're out and about. It's a really common thing for dogs to do, whether they're puppies, teenagers or adult dogs.   If you want affordable help with your dog, you can join  Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community   https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can get 50% off your first month with the code THEPA...

A personal story from me, Niki French, this week that links directly into helping our dogs to move forwards, especially when it feels like there is no progress. If you want affordable help with your dog, you can join  Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community   https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can get 50% off your first month with the code THEPACK50   To join my free Faceboo...

Is your dog reluctant to come in from the garden when you need them to? Here are my 5 top tips and strategies to help. If you want affordable help with your dog, you can join  Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community   https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can get 50% off your first month with the code THEPACK50   To join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptal...

In part 2, we talk about frustration in dogs - what it is and why it's such an issue for shelter dogs. We also talk about balancing the right levels of routine and predictability that are helpful in a shelter environment. Plus how to tailor activities for a dog based on Tom's green / amber / red pyramid system. He's also got some great tips for anyone thinking about getting a rescue dog.   Tom als...