Pup Talk The Podcast

It's always struck me about the similarities between teaching children and teenagers and training dogs. So in this episode, I'm talking to teacher and fellow Pro Dog Trainer, Julia Hawkins from All To Play For Dog Training. Our conversation is relevant for dogs of all ages, but anyone with a teenage dog or a recent rescue/rehomed pup will find it especially useful. You can find Julia at www.facebo...

This episode is with Amey Markham from The Good Dog Journey. As well as helping with training and behaviour, Amey also guides clients on getting the right dog for them. And the consequences of not making a considered choice. You can get in touch with Amey at www.thegooddogjourney.com   For more Pup Talk, join my free Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/  

Tracey tells me how she was inspired by her dog Skooby to create an amazing range of products that make our lives easier, whilst harnessing the power of canine enrichment tools.   Now with Harvey, calming enrichment is a big part of their training.   http://www.puptalk.co.uk/     https://www.nofussfill.com/  

The Wild to Wonderful challenge theme was about how to achieve more in less time spent training your pup.   Here's a quick recap of the challenge topic and what to do next if you want to keep up the momentum with your dog training struggles.   For more details visit https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   For the Challenge videos visit http://www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/  

The Wild to Wonderful challenge is back and the focus is all about getting better dog training results in less time!   This short episode answers some questions about the challenge - who is it for, what sort of dogs will it help, how will it work, how can you take part?   It all kicks off on Friday 20th May 2022. Sign up for the challenge here https://go.puptalk.co.uk/wild-to-wonderful-challenge-l...

Jo Sellers' puppy Reba couldn't leave her side without serious distress right from day 1. Through a training journey of trial and error, she eventually found Julie Naismith's method and went on to become a qualified SA Pro. http://www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/ http://www.pippinpetsdogtraining.co.uk

Becky Shuttleworth lives with 18 of her own pet dogs. She tells us what life is like and how one of her dogs led her from working in behaviour to moving into canine therapy in the broadest sense to really help dogs with their behaviour struggles.   https://therapy-4-dogs.com/   http://www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/  

Don't Walk Your Dog Day is happening Saturday April 2nd 2022. Not all dogs thrive on walks, but what else can you do to have calm and happy dogs? Here's how you can get involved - https://go.puptalk.co.uk/awareness-day/ 'Grab & go' social media posts - https://bit.ly/3iSCBQ9 Join in the home games and enrichment session at 12pm Saturday 2nd April at http://www.facebook.com/puptalk/ Read my blog -...

As Karen's dog Bailey was getting older, she wanted to be able to work from home to spend more time with him. After some research identified a gap in the market, Luxury Dog Hampers was born.  Karen now has 2 very different dogs. Bertie, a teenage Working Border Collie and Arthur, 5-year-old Newfoundland. So we also talk about how she handles their very different energy needs. www.luxurydoghampers....

I'm chatting with Sarah Jones, founder of My Anxious Dog. Her Working Cocker, Bella, had a nasty incident with a dog when she was younger and she became very nervous about other dogs. Working with behaviourists helped, but the clear visual signal of wearing yellow has made life much easier for both of them. Bella inspired Sarah to set up My Anxious Dog and now has 20th March coming up as #dogsinye...

Have you ever watched a dog shake it off and look more relaxed afterwards? We can learn from them!   I'm talking to Sylvia Tillmann who teaches TRE - Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises. It's a somatic self-help tool.   Not only can shaking off stress help your relationship with your dog, but also the rest of your daily life.   https://www.tremendoustre.co.uk/   http://www.facebook.com/groups/p...

Jo Baker is the founder of Collar Club.  With her background in sustainability and a love of dogs, subscription boxes with natural, ethical and sustainable products were created.   https://www.collarclub.co.uk/   http://www.puptalk.co.uk/  

Pup Fest 2022 had an amazing line-up. In this episode, I give you a few highlights. If you're listening to this before 30th January 2022 you can still watch any of the sessions at www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/ The doors to Pup Talk The Pack membership are also open. You don't need to be alone in struggling with your dog. Join this wonderful community and direct access to Niki French for just £2...

Pup Fest is back! It's a free online dog training festival from Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd January 2022. Listen to the full guest schedule and how you can get involved. To get on the guest list click on  https://go.puptalk.co.uk/pup-fest-2022/

January is Walk Your Dog Month and, while going for a walk is a great thing for many dogs, there are actually lots of reasons why you wouldn't take your dog out for a walk!   In this episode, I cover 5 reasons why you might not want to walk your dog. Plus, what you can do instead to help them be physically and mentally fulfilled.   For more ideas, my book STOP Walking Your Dog is available on Amaz...

Ex racing greyhounds can make brilliant family pets. In today's episode, I talk to Dee Stringer from Slumbering Hound. She tells me about ex-racer Aston was the inspiration behind her business. We also talk about what you might expect and some common misconceptions about these wonderful dogs. https://www.slumberinghound.com/   https://www.kentgreyhoundrescue.com/ www.puptalk.co.uk  

Knowing a little about dogs' body language can help helpful for your relationship with your dog. As well as possibly keeping them or you safe around unfamiliar dogs. I also get to catch up with Heloise to see how Geoffrey the dashing German Shepherd puppy is doing as a whiney 1-year-old. To follow Geoffrey's progress www.instagram.com/thepetdogproject/ For more Pup Talk visit www.facebook.com/grou...

What percentage of your walks would you describe as calm and stress-free for you and your dog each week? If not all of them, listen to this episode where I want to challenge common misconceptions and talk about new ways to help dogs that are nervous, reactive or over-excitable when out and about. To get your copy of STOP Walking Your Dog visit https://go.puptalk.co.uk/stopwalkingyourdog/

Working recently with a family with a very nervous rescue dog, made me think about the importance of our relationships with our dogs. Whether they are new to us, or they've been in our lives for years. Here I talk about a super simple game that helps. With any nervous dog, I recommend not taking them out for a walk. You can grow the skills they need at home with a variety of games to exercise thei...

In this episode, I'm talking to Kate Young who talks about the massive impact one Golden Retriever played on helping her cope with some big life changes. And why one dog wasn't quite enough.   To get in touch with Kate - www.safeguardingassociation.com   For more Pup Talk www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/  

Growing calmness in nearly every dog can help with so many training struggles, including barking. In this episode, I give you some quick tips to help. Including how to start your dog's day off on the right paw. Book waitlist -  https://go.puptalk.co.uk/book-launch/ Natural, long-lasting chews -  https://friendsandcanines.co.uk?ref=puptalk Lick mats -  https://a-ok9.com/collections/accessories?ref=...

What happens to our dogs as they get older and what we can do to help them live their best lives throughout their old age?   I talk to Bridget Sims from Paws & Play about senior dogs. She's passionate about educating dog parents on the best ways to care for their older dogs.   Bridget Sims - https://paws-and-play.com/   A-OK9 Calm-K9 Senior Boost - https://a-ok9.com/products/calm-k9-senior-boost?_...

Jo now has 2 rescues from Balkan Underdogs and they couldn't be more different. Poppy found life very challenging at the start, and Jo had many sleepless nights as the family adjusted their lives to help the new arrival settle in and find her place. We talk about how you have to train the dog in front of you, which can change day by day, hour by hour. And take things entirely at their pace. Balkan...

Vasi is a professional pet photographer and founder of PetPix Academy. She shares why it's so important to create lasting photographic memories of our dogs. And gives us some great tips to take better photos with our smartphones. To find out more about Vasi  www.vasistudio.com If you want to join one of the friendliest dog groups on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/  

We know dogs are incredible, but the difference they can make to someone with autism is absolutely life-changing.   Jan Kiley, from Dogs for Autism, tells us about how dogs can change the lives of some children and adults. They can open up the world to them.   To find out more details, or how you can help please visit www.dogsforautism.org.uk   For more Pup Talk, join the friendly and free Faceboo...