Katie Guastapaglia

Stress Free Dog Walks

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Join me, Katie G, for the Stress Free Dog Walks show every week on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts from! You’ll get real-world practical advice that you can apply immediately to your own dog, out there on your very next walk, so they ignore distractions and listen to you, walk nicely, and come back when called - even when there’s something more exciting going on! Even more importantly, I’m showing you why dog training alone will NOT solve your problems. We’re diving deep into everything they DON’T tell you in face-to-face training: the psychology of turning your pulling, barking, lun...

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Katie Guastapaglia

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The Perfect Lead Length for Stress-Free Walks (And Why It Works) 29.03.2025 12:11

What’s the best lead length for calmer, easier walks? Spoiler alert: it’s probably not the one you’re using. In this episode, I’ll show you why switching to this *specific* length lead could unlock your dog’s CALM. Plus, I’m sharing my favourite brand of lead AND the #1 skill in your stress-free walk toolkit. "You don’t have to feel guilty that they’re not off lead as much as you’d like." 💬 📈 Do...

This Sniffing Style Makes Your Dog’s Pulling Worse 29.03.2025 11:26

Everyone says sniffing is calming for dogs… but if following scents makes YOUR dog pull on the lead more, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m breaking down the TWO kinds of sniffing, and how you can help your dog shift from Frantic Sniffing into Potter Mode. “Just like your favourite TV show or an online shopping scroll, your dog can get HOOKED on the scent.” 💬 📈 Dog Walking Diagnostic - Disc...

Welcome to Stress Free Dog Walks! 19.03.2025 1:38

If your dog pulls on the lead, barks, lunges, ignores your recall, or wants to say hello to everyone and everything, you’re in the right place! Because nobody should be stuck in the daily misery of stressful walks. There are such simple things you can do to make your dog calm down, listen to you and behave like a superstar… by doing the exact opposite of what every dog trainer ever told you to do....