Sexier Than A Squirrel: Dog Training That Gets Real Life Results

Send us Fan Mail Meet Sam, Gamechanger turned Pro Dog Trainer and now full-time Devon Dogs instructor extraordinaire. Come join us as we talk through her whirlwind journey from the military to life as a dog trainer.  Would you move, with little notice, to a completely different country to make your dreams come true? Believe it or not, that's precisely what Sam has done, leaving Scotland behin...

Send us Fan Mail Having a dog that pulls on lead can be quite frustrating! Today is all about a free gift just for you to help you work through your dog’s behaviour and overcome pulling on lead!  Share this free gift (an epic playbook!) with all of your friends, family and others that you know may be struggling with their dog pulling on lead.  In addition to a free playbook, we dive into our very...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have an unpredictable dog? Unpredictable dogs include dogs that: Bark, lunge, growl Excitable Worried Don't listen and disregard your cues When you have an unpredictable dog, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, inadequate and uncertain as to whether you're the right owner for your dog or if there is any hope. In today's podcast episode, we have a very special sur...

Send us Fan Mail How can you introduce dogs to each other? In today's podcast episode, we are diving into safely introducing dogs and the considerations you can have in mind as you work toward introducing a new dog into your home or dogs that may be spending time together.  How can your emotions and behaviour have an impact What can you do if you feel you aren't confident in orchestratin...

Send us Fan Mail When you are looking to change your dog's behaviour is your dog being: Pulled to do the behaviour? Pushed to do the behaviour? Your answer to the question will help you recognise whether or not you're on the right path to transformation with your dog. In training, there is no need to use force, deprivation or intimidation to achieve effect, long-lasting results.  In toda...

Send us Fan Mail Does your dog chew EVERYTHING? Even if your dog has a solid “Leave It”, do they only respond in certain situations? This is a very common behaviour struggle, and without a doubt, it can be transformed.  No matter how old your dog is (puppy, adolescent, or older), we cover top tips and strategies today to help you feel armed with next steps and what-to-do’s!  How is the environment...

Send us Fan Mail Are you family members on board with your dog’s training plan? Setting really clear expectations is important with family members to set your dog up for success (and you!). Let’s face it, it can be really frustrating when everyone has their own opinions and thoughts on how training should happen and what is acceptable and what isn’t acceptable.  Enforcing your expectations Providi...

Send us Fan Mail Tackling problems in a solution-focused way is really essential! In addition, dominance and dogs is always an interesting topic!  Get our take on a Gamechangers question about conflicting advice she’s received.  If your dog is trying to take over the world and dominate you, what does that mean? Ultimately, games-based training focuses on growing the relationship with our dogs, inc...

Send us Fan Mail Are labels preventing your progress? Today, we’re going to talk about ripping the labels off of your dog to empower you as a dog owner. Stripping the labels away can also empower your dog to lead them into progress, into real-life results you can achieve together.  This episode is going to inspire you to start off 2022 as a year of behaviour transformation. Where will you and your...

Send us Fan Mail Boxing Day Sale is on at 40% at AbsoluteDogs until New Year Day and we wanted to share some of our insights into terriers... something we dive into in our AbsoluteTerrier badge.  Does your dog have an inner terrier? For some, your dog is terrier through and through! In today's podcast, we are talking terriers and every dog that may struggle with movement such as cars, ankles,...

Send us Fan Mail Wow! Join us as we hear from one of our very own Pro Dog Trainers, Alexo Gritsipis!  In today's podcast episode, we get the opportunity to hear Alexo's journey, her transformation as a Pro Dog Trainer, as well as how games have changed her life, her dog's lives, and the lives of those around her that now count on her to support them through fun, effectives games-bas...

Send us Fan Mail Does your dog struggle in busy environments? Movement, noises, other dogs, barking and so many other distractions can thwart our dog's success in new environments. Many busy environments can be challenging and we want to arm you with strategies to succeed!  In today's episode, we cover: How different environmental challenges can be overcome Preparing our dog for when the...

Send us Fan Mail How can you create the perfect dog? What makes a perfect dog? Is there a formula to success? We all want our dogs to reach their full potential. In today's episode, we go into our top desires for the perfect dog, the secret recipe to transformation that covers household manners, off-leash freedom and gives you a well-rounded dog that is a champion of dog-dog interactions.  Mo...

Send us Fan Mail Has your dog's behaviour affected your holiday celebrations?  In this episode, we want you to come away feeling confident and armed with strategies and tips to alleviate the stress that navigating dog and family situations can create.  We start off today's tips with the power of calmness, the single most important gift you can gift your dog for the holiday season, in adv...

Send us Fan Mail Confidence is king! You can never gift your dog enough confidence. You can never be over aware of confidence and it can be the greatest focus you can give your dog's training plan.  Most behaviour struggles come about due to a lack of confidence; this includes dog-dog interaction, visitors arriving in your home, separation related behaviours, and more. Lack of confidence can...

Send us Fan Mail Surgery happens! In this podcast episode, we are making sure that you are prepared for a period of post-surgery so that you can ultimately support your dog in the best way possible. You want to try to minimise as many things as possible that your dog will need to work through after surgery, the better prepared you both will be. What can you do pre-surgery to optimise your experien...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we discuss: When You're Feeling Frustrated, Disappointed and Like There's No Hope There are two types of training…  Training in the Situation – trying to teach your dog in the moment, when they’re behaviour is undesirable and at its height. Training FOR the situation – preparing your dog for the situation beforehand so they have the skills to hand...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we discuss: Sloppy Poos and What to Doos  Most dogs encounter tummy troubles throughout their life. In today’s podcast episode, we delve into what you can do to support your dog in the best way to both prevent and help them through any tummy upset.  A-OK9 has an excellent knowledge base on this that you can check out at A-OK9.com.  Loose stools can be cause...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we discuss: Fireworks!  Fireworks are an oddity for dogs (and most animals). They’re loud, they’re booming, they light up the sky spontaneously and a lot of dogs are caught off guard by the noise and vibrations.  In today’s podcast episode, we go into some super tips and strategies that you can utilise to prepare your dog’s for the holidays. With Bonfire ni...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we discuss: Halloween! How can you prepare your dog?     Depending on where you live, Halloween can be a pretty exciting, and novel, event for both you and your dog! How can you prepare for your dog for Halloween and how can you set up the environment for success? Whether that’s a: sign on your door to discourage knocking working on training your dog up to...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we discuss: Off-Leash Freedom!     Did you hear about our 7-day challenge where we discuss achieving your off-leash freedom dream? Check it out at https://absolutedogs.me/transformationpath . For only £7/$10, this is one challenge you do not want to miss.  We dive into what it means to reward your dog and the secret we want to share… It’s not about the food...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we discuss: Adolescent Dogs & Solutions!     Why is your adolescent dog suddenly: More distracted Unable to focus Less able to settle More reactive on walks Less obedient in general Find out why your teenage dog seems committed to ignoring requests for behaviours they were adept at before…  Discover why your dog is making undesirable choices that before...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we discuss: Reactivity Struggles   Our podcast this week is all about supporting you in your reactivity struggles. We also hear from amazing students that share their reactive dog struggles and they also share their successes.  Your Naughty but Nice dog may have taken you on a journey full of learning and discovery. We are here to help you through that jour...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we discuss: Recall with Cake! Seriously? Let’s find out! In this week’s episode, we talk on rebuilding your recall. Every dog in the world can have a great recall. Some with take longer than others and we’re going to delve into the common mistakes that people make when they’re working on their dog’s recall.  Say good bye to your dog… … running off … playing...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we discuss: What are the right foundations for your puppy? Every puppy is an individual and training should be approached with their unique personality and traits taken into consideration. Knowing what lights them up, what motivates them, and empowering them by providing them with many ways to be motivated in training can be essential.  With games-based tra...