The Honest Hounds Podcast

Ellie & Cooper - From Breeding Male to Getting a Brother! When your dog develops intense dog reactivity, it can be hard to know where to turn. There are mixed messages everywhere, and suddenly you’re left questioning everything, from whether you should neuter, to how you should socialise them, and whether things will ever get better. Ellie found her path with Honest Hounds, diving into a retre...

Brigid & Corvo - Helping You & Your Dog Recover From an Accident This episode is a hard listen, but it’s also a fascinating tale of an owner who never gave up im advocating for their dog. For Brigid the worst accident happened during a BBQ and the next steps were messy and chaotic. Let down by various professionals she had to keep going to find a way through for her and Corvo. This is a gr...

Sam & Ruby - ‘My Dog Changed Overnight’ Sometimes it feels like behaviour comes out of the blue, and when we aren’t sure how to deal with it, it can feel so overwhelming. This was the case for Sam when her Wirehaired Viz/Lab mix started acting totally differently. In this episode, we dive into the backstory, the why, and how having the right education and support empowered Sam to get back on t...

Based in America, Amy was feeling overwhelmed bringing home a rescue dog. What they thought was just a dog who needed a new environment turned into increasing reactivity, confusion and a limit on even being able to walk out of their front door. Local trainers didn’t help so they turned to Honest Hounds and that’s where everything changed. This is a story of the most dedicated owner, turning up and...

Zara & Jeff - When You Find The Joy Again Wanting to get everything right, Zara turned to obedience and control with her Vizlsa, Jeff. There were wins along the way but everything felt really serious and along the way they they lost what truly matters - partnership and fun! This is a tale of resetting and reframing the journey, getting back to what's important and doing it with a curious m...

Megan, Lucy, Hollie & Nessie - Finding the Support You Need Bringing two adolescent dogs into one home would challenge anyone. Bringing home two Collies pushed things even further for Megan & Lucy. In this episode, we follow the journey of Hollie & Nessie as they navigate fear and reactivity. With support from the Honest Hounds community, their world begins to open up, confidence grows...

Willow,Percival & Briar - A GRC Journey Willow has been training dogs since she started her first puppy class at just 13 years old. Since then she’s been on an inspirational journey to being the youngest person in the UK to pass her SR1 in GRC, now running her own successful club. In this episode we dive into the highlights, the pitfalls and the things every owner needs to know before getting...

The Honest Hounds Story. In this episode, Jessie takes the interview seat. Our dedicated member, Superuser, and now newly qualified dog trainer, Amy, leads the conversation as she digs into the story behind Honest Hounds. Jessie shares a raw and honest reflection on how it all began, her journey with Atlas, and how those early experiences gradually shaped what Honest Hounds has become today. What...

Aimee, Ivy & Fred - When The Rescue Narrative Holds You Back After raising their puppy in the right way, Aimee and Dan brought Ivy into their life. Covered in scars and regularly trying to pin dogs, they were all feeling overwhelmed but they were stuck in the emotional story and not able to move forward. Taking the leap to join a workshop changed everything and this story is such a powerful ex...

Laura & Louie - From Panic To Problem Solving Laura did all the research before she got her Daxie, Louie, but she still was not prepared for the stress struggles and separation anxiety. They had a tough start, but once she found Honest Hounds, everything started to make sense and they are an amazing example of how knowledge can empower you to make real change no matter what is thrown at you. I...

Leah & Obi - Trainers Need Support Too We are growing a community of trainers who work in collaboration and we all need a little extra support sometimes. Leah from @turnerandpooch’s tale is one of overcoming challenges that started from day one, navigating a spicy dog and children and staying on track even when things feel overwhelming. This is an inspiring lesson we think you’re going to take...

Izzy, Nicky & Scout - Just a Girl Who Loves to Love This one was a deep and meaningful chat that had us laughing, almost crying and diving deep into a tale of love, resilience and a journey to thrive with the most fun, fizzy girl. This is for anyone who’s ever struggled, got lost along the way or who wants to find out how to work WITH their dog to find a way back to the fun times. 🎧 Now live...

Holly, Chris & Gina - Taking The Pressure Off What happens when we truly learn to speak our dog’s language and understand how to set a Romanian Rescue up for success? This episode is a tale of a complex start, dedicated owners, finding the best community of friends along the way and a transformation from serious, stressed Gina to a lovable goof having all the fun. 🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple...

Kaela, Maya & Nala - Finding Your Passion Early On This week, Jessie sat down with Kaela. At just 19 years old, Kaela has already achieved so much in the dog world, from competitive cani-cross to setting up her own business straight out of school and all the lessons she has learnt along the way. This one is packed full of takeaways and tips for anyone who is a little bit obsessed with dogs too...

Miles, James & Rocky - Navigating Life With An Injured Collie. This is such an insightful listen for anyone who has had medical challenges or injuries with their dog and has still had to balance having a drivey, working breed. Rocky is a Collie who has a zest for life and doing things but when he was injured by an off-lead dog at a young age they had a really challenging journey which led to m...

Katie, Charlie & Moose - Finding The Joy Again When Katie and Charlie first brought Moose home, they did all the research. Puppy classes, early training, spreadsheets… they were determined to give him the best start possible. But in the process of doing all the “right” things they layered on the stress and stopped enjoying their dog. As time went on, little challenges crept in, he started to r...

Charlie & Ced - When Training Becomes a Calling In this episode, Jessie sits down with Charlie for a chat about what happens when your own dog becomes your greatest teacher. Charlie opens up about her journey with a challenging dog, navigating both human and dog reactivity, and how those experiences didn’t just shape her training approach - they changed the course of her life. From navigating...

Jeanna & Frankie - Moving Beyond Our Wits Ends This episode is a tough tale of an owner truly struggling. With a dog who was showing aggression towards dogs and humans, it was taking over their life, and Jeanne wasn’t sure where to turn next. Luckily, finding Honest Hounds and connecting with one of our affiliates, Gill, for a board and train. From there, everything changed. The break gave the...

Elisa, Chunk & Moosh - The One With All The Takeaways This episode is packed full of so many relatable stories. From a tough puppy journey to mourning the dog (and the life you thought you’d have) to getting back on track and turning up in the best way for your dog, this episode is a must-listen for any dog owner. Elisa breaks down her journey with Chunk and Moosh, explaining how adding a seco...

Saffron & Odin - Moving Beyond ‘Don’t Touch Me’ When Saffron first brought Odin home, he was the calm, easy puppy everyone hopes for. As he grew older, things began to change. Same sex aggression, unpredictable reactivity, and a refusal to be touched left Saffron avoiding walks, dodging people in the street, and dreading vet visits, life was stressful for both of them. In this episode, Saffron...

Proper Paws Dog Training - When Confusion Leads to Clarity This week, we sat down with Alex, one of our brilliant affiliate trainers who supports Honest Hounds members across the North East of England. But his journey didn’t start with confidence, it started with a very challenging Romanian rescue who pushed him to the edge. Despite trying many different methods, nothing was working, until he took...

Jackie, Kai & Rory - Growth from Across the Globe This episode is proof that location doesn’t matter when you’ve got the right support behind you. This awesome team joined us all the way from Australia to share their journey with Kai, their fluffy boy who had started to show signs of guarding and over-reactivity. They were already so committed, doing dog sports and obedience from a young age,...

Ellie, Tom & Ruby: When Touch Becomes a Trigger This episode is a heart-wrenching story of how one event, at just six months old, set off a chain reaction that changed everything. We dive into Ruby’s journey and the struggle of living with a dog who can no longer be safely touched and what that means not just for her, but for Tom and Ellie too. This is more than a case of reactivity. It’s a ra...

Nicola & Florence⁠ - From Strong-Willed To Stronger Together In this episode, we sit down with one of our most dedicated Honest Hounds members, Nicola, to talk about her incredible journey with Florence, her strong-minded and sassy Dachshund. Florence has always known what she wants and hasn’t been shy about letting the world know. At first they were stuck in dog and human reactivity and separ...

Julia & Milo - Overwhelm to Ownership. In this episode, we dive into the story of Julia and Milo - an unstoppable duo who prove that with enough grit, mindset shifts, and the right support, even the wildest of journeys can lead somewhere extraordinary. From the beginning, Milo was a whirlwind. With a mix of high-energy, high-drive, and highly strung traits, they got to the point that Milo was...