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In this week's chat Carla and I discuss our new years resolutions, why they fail and how to succeed. We both know January brings a lot of new clients who have vowed to help their dogs in the new year so hopefully this episode will help you to stick to your new years resolutions - human or canine!

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Join Kim and Charlie as they share their passion for running, from ultra marathons to parkruns and canni cross. They discuss running with dogs, covering essential gear, safety tips, and breed-specific considerations for building endurance. The episode dives into the challenges of marathon training while parenting, their experiences with fitness trackers, and the supportive nature of running communities. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a dog lover, or just starting out, this conversation offers insights and inspiration for blending your love of fitness with life’s many demands.

Dogs should not begin canicrossing until 18 months, some smaller breeds can begin at 12 months but it’s always best to consult with Vet

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Nothing fancy, nothing formal.
Just two dog trainer friends talking all things dog - with a few silly side stories...😜

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【Ｅｐｉｓｏｄｅ　ＯＮＥ】- "What makes a good dog trainer?"

In a large and completely unregulated industry, it's hard for pet owners to know what skills make a dog trainer the one to enrol with, and for new dog trainers to navigate where to obtain their own cpd. We asked a handful of awesome people who have used multiple trainers and behaviourists - What makes a good trainer?

To find out the consensus, watch the full episodes and make sure you 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 us and 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 to our channels to get updates for the latest episodes. You can find us here:

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See you next Friday 🪽

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and Kim (Pooches Galore)

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In this episode, Kim and Hayley dive into the challenges of training high-energy breeds, focusing on an inspiring case study of an Australian Labradoodle named Dougal. They explore essential techniques like free work, socialization, and building trust with both dogs and their owners. Kim and Hayley share insights from their experiences as dog trainers, highlight the importance of early intervention, and discuss balancing complex training plans with client needs. 

A huge thank you to Dougal's owners for allowing us to share such a personal story.

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In this episode, we dive into the journey of addressing canine reactivity and resource guarding. Our guest shares their personal experience with a dog who struggles with barking and lunging at other dogs, especially bigger or running ones, as well as noise sensitivity and guarding high-value items like bones or spaces.

Through trial and error, multiple trainers, and eventually finding the right fit, they’ve made significant strides, from seeing their dog disengage from triggers without cues to gaining the confidence to do parallel walks. They also share insights on managing training solo, balancing progress with financial limitations, and the importance of daily practice.

Tune in for relatable struggles, actionable tips, and inspiring progress in the ongoing journey of helping a reactive dog thrive.

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Meet Winston, a charming but reactive Shar Pei whose intense reactions to other dogs led his owner, Lauren, on an unexpected path of discovery and growth. What started as a challenging journey to manage Winston’s reactivity turned into a life-changing experience for Lauren, who not only found effective ways to help her beloved pup but became so passionate about canine behavior that she decided to become a certified behaviourist herself.

In this episode, we follow their inspiring story, from early frustrations to breakthrough moments, as Lauren shares the techniques, insights, and mindset shifts that transformed both her life and Winston’s. Through compassion, patience, and knowledge, Lauren and Winston’s story offers invaluable advice and hope to anyone dealing with a reactive dog. If you’ve ever felt at a loss with your own dog’s behavior, this episode will remind you that success is possible and sometimes, the journey is just as rewarding as the destination.

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In this episode, we meet Lolly, a spirited poodle with a heart of gold—and a mind that often won’t let her relax. Lolly struggles with generalised anxiety, making even simple daily activities challenging, along with separation anxiety that causes distress whenever she’s left alone. We follow Lolly's journey as her dedicated owner learns to understand her triggers, works with trainers and behaviourists, and tries different techniques to help her feel safe in her world.

From calming routines to innovative tools and therapeutic approaches, this episode explores effective ways to support an anxious dog and the patience and compassion it takes to bring peace to pups like Lolly. Tune in for expert insights, real-life advice, and a candid look at life with an anxious dog—a must-listen for anyone navigating the ups and downs of canine anxiety.

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In this episode, we dive into the heartwarming story of Turbo, a sweet and sensitive whippet who went from being a bundle of nerves to a calm, confident companion when left alone. Turbo's journey with separation anxiety started when he was just a puppy, manifesting in heartbreaking howls whenever his owners left the house. Through patience, consistent training, and expert insights, Turbo’s family discovered a path to help him feel safe and secure—even when they couldn’t be by his side.

Join us as we discuss practical strategies, the importance of understanding your dog’s unique personality, and the breakthroughs that helped Turbo find peace. Whether you’re dealing with a dog facing similar challenges or simply want to hear a success story about resilience and love, this episode is packed with tips, resources, and inspiration to help dogs (and their humans) thrive.

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Everyone has a dream of their dog being off the lead on beautiful walks and in this episode we are going to discuss how to get started on your recall journey. It is a skill we can start from day one with our new puppies capitalising on their natural proximity to us.

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One of the more frustrating behaviours that our puppy's use to show us love is through biting us. 

There are a number of reasons why puppies bite which we will go into in detail in this episode and how to reduce the biting!

As always if you have any questions that we haven't covered please drop us a message and we will add it to the last episode of this series!

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One of the first questions we get from first time puppy owners is how to be successful at toilet training their puppy - in this jam packed episode we go through every strategy, training plan and what not to do that we can think of! 

If there is anything you think we have missed you can send us questions to add to our final episode to cover any outstanding questions you have about puppy ownership!

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In the next instalment of our happy puppy series I chat to Treetops's excellent dog trainers Carla and Steph about how to correctly socialise a puppy. 

This is a very delicate area of your puppy's life and understanding how to socialise your puppy to create a confident puppy is essential.

You can find treetops on Instagram: treetops_dogs

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Bringing a puppy home is a very daunting experience and getting those first few days right can give you peace of mind that you are on the right track.

On this episode we go through the best way to set your home up, how to have a successful first night, how to introduce existing dogs (and children) to your new puppy!

If you have any questions after this drop them to my instagram: pooches.galore and we will add them to the list for the final episode of the season.

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To say we go in depth about how to pick the right puppy is an understatement! Having three very knowledgeable dog trainers working out what goes into picking the right puppy means you are going to hear about every single thing!

Spending time looking at which dog is going to work in your family is key to a happy dog in the future. We talk about techniques to help you pick the right breed, to pick the right breeder and then to pick the right dog!

Remember any questions - pop them through to my instagram and I will save them all up for the end of the season!

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I had so much fun recording with Carla and Steph from Treetops last year that we have teamed up to bring you a mini series all about how to raise a happy puppy.

If you have puppy raising questions as this series goes on please message me through instagram and we will collate them all. 

However, as you will see these episodes are pretty in depth so hopefully we cover everything and anything you can think of!

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Here is another question and answer podcast for you - some great questions in here. We are discussing everything from loose lead walking, dogs not eating, communication and scared of breeds!

As always I am more than happy to accept more and more questions as the feedback I've had on the last q and a podcast has been great!

Remember to follow me on instagram: @pooches.galore and if you need help with your dog reach out: www.poochesgalore.co.uk

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On this weeks episode it's just me and I am answering lots of listener questions - everything from talking buttons to agoraphobia and moving house.

I really enjoyed this episode so I see a lot more in my future!

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Check out my instagram to see when we do more q and a's but if you want to come on the pod at any time let me know - always looking for new people to be a part of the Happy dog Podcast

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Vet visits are stressful for both us and our dog. In this episode I chat to Charlie Wright who teaches Vet nurses and puts a specific emphasis on low stress handling and behaviour.

Planning your vet visit to ensure your dog is happy is vital to a successful vet visit.

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Following on from last weeks episode on post traumatic stress disorder in dogs, this week we talk to Danielle Beck about how trauma affects our dogs.

We discuss the causes of trauma in our dogs, how to identify it by comparing the meerkat in your dog and how to help your dog.

Danielle Beck is a clinical animal behaviourist specialising in reactive dogs, working with their owners to not only help their dogs overcome their reactivity but to understand things from their dogs point of view.

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In this episode, we focus on something which isn’t talked about enough – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in dogs.

Join me as I meet Caroline Alupo who gives a compelling insight into the dogs she has worked with and the experiences they went through. 

It is fascinating to find out when and how triggers show themselves and what as owners we need to be aware of. Knowing these signs may also help you understand or even realise your dog has experienced an incident which has caused PTSD.

Find out how you can help by creating a safe and predictable environment, providing positive reinforcement, and gradually exposing the dog to positive experiences, all of which can contribute to their recovery.  

Check out Carolines app Petli.

Instagram @petli or @carolinealupo

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On this episode of the happy dog podcast we chat with the guys from Play 9 as they have just developed and launched a brand new canine enrichment product. 

The Roolo is a brilliant treat dispensing toy that encourages scent work in your dog - young or small, big or small! The unique shape of the Roolo means that small dogs find it easy to push around and big dogs enjoy bashing it around!

Chatting to Rich, John and Lee gives a real insight into the challenges around developing such a toy as well as making it stand out in a crowded market!

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Chatting this week with Sara about practical advice to help prepare your dog for the arrival of a new baby. 

This is not a training plan as we know that training when you are heavily pregnant or have a new baby is almost impossible - instead this episode is full of practical advice to set everyone up to succeed.

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This week, in a turn up for the books, we have a feline behaviourist on the podcast! Introducing cats and dogs can be a challenge and so in this podcast we talk about the best way to introduce the two - don't worry it is still very dog focused!

I learnt a lot... I hope you do too!

Find out more about Lucy here and pre-order her book
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Canine body language is one of the most important things you can learn to help your dog to have a happy life.

On this podcast I am chatting with Lisa Sinnot all about the complexities of body language, how we can learn to read it and how this will help.

We also suggest that you check out these courses for more information:

http://www.learntotalkdog.com/
https://www.thefamilydog.com/stop-the-77
https://www.dogdecoder.com/

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/education

You can find out more about Lisa here:

https://www.stpawstrainingacademy.co.uk/

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Do you find your dog walks are stressful? Do you dread walking your dogs? Not sure where to start with your dogs chaotic behaviour?

Well this is the podcast for you - with Steph and Carla's concept of dog training we talk about how we can help anxious dogs, frustrated dogs, nervous dogs, reactive dogs - well really all dogs have calmer walks!

To know more about their coaching click here: https://www.ckdt.co.uk/register-your-interest

Or find them on Instagram: @treetops_dogs

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We are less than one month out from firework season so we have no time to delay.

In this episode I chat to Jen from Pet Help at Home who is registered Veterinary Nurse as well as a canine behaviourist about what we can be doing now to help our dogs with their fear of fireworks. 

We also talk about how to help your new puppy with fireworks.

We know all dogs are different so if you are struggling feel free to reach out via instagram with any questions you might have and I'll do what I can!

You can find Jen here: @pethelpathome

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Dog walkers are a vital part of our dog care, many of us would not be able to have our dogs without a dog walker... but who is walking our dogs?

For me, picking who is going to walk our dog is as important as who is going to look after my child. They have keys to my home, they are here alone with me when they pick the dog up and they have sole responsibility for my dog when I am not there. That is a lot of responsibility.

In this episode I chat with my dog walker Emma about what to look for in a dog walker, red flags and what you should be asking!

Find Emma on Instagram: walk.wagharrogate

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In this week's episode I chat to Dani Paizis who is a K9 chiropractor. We talk about how we see many people doing things “to” dogs, rather than doing things “with our dogs”, so often a dog isn’t given any choice, or autonomy, which can be a  big problem. 

We discuss the role of social media both influencers and canine professionals are not showing welfare first, dog centred care of dogs and how that’s a problem. 

Once we understand what a welfare first, dog centred philosophy looks like, we can then start to be more intentional within our relationships and truly advocate for their needs. Be this at the vets, with your dog trainer, with other family members, meeting other dogs on walks. 

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In this episode Karen and I discuss how giving the dog a job can be an effective part of helping a dog to overcome behavioural concerns. This isn't just for the traditional gun dogs either - this can help any breed of dog.

Often dogs in modern society have limited opportunity to exhibit natural canine behaviours and this often can lead to behavioural concerns. By helping dogs have an outlet for these behaviours we can reduce some of the issues that they face.

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On the first of a new series of the Happy Dog Podcast I chat with Rachel Rodgers following the horrific dog attack in Birmingham earlier this week and Suella Bravermans discussion regarding the banning of XL bull breeds in the uk, about the Dangerous Dogs Act, banning breeds and why these numbers are going up!

There are so many factors to consider when it comes to keeping dogs and society safe so hopefully we have discussed as many as we can in this podcast!

I am really interested to hear your view points on the dangerous dogs act, dog bites, banning breeds etc - let me know what you think!

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Understanding where dominance theory came from is important to 

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In this omnibus episode of the Happy dog podcast we discuss:
- why play after your training session can help your dog to remember what you have taught them.
- Enrichment ideas for your dog and a note to myself that it is much easier than I think!
- Why fetch can cause problems for your dog and how to enjoy it safely.
- The ABC's of dog training

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Understanding your ABC's really helps with working out what is going on with your dog, why they have learnt what they have and how to undo the training! 

Breaking down your dogs behaviour into the ABC of it can help you to move through it... in its most simplistic form anyway!

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I know... my dog loves it too! 

In this episode we talk about why fetch can be problematic but also how to still include it in our walks so that these problems are reduced!

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I admitted last month that I had fallen off the wagon when it came to feeding my dog in an enriched way... but we are all going to get back onto it together!

In this episode we discuss some simple ways that we can all do with our dogs to enrich their mealtimes! 

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We all work hard to train our dogs so if I can give you a secret weapon to help your dog remember things you are going to take it aren't you!

In this episode we are discussing how play helps our dogs remember more following a training session - making your whole journey quicker and easier... any maybe more fun!

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Welcome to January 2023's summary of our mini episodes!

Here you will find out:
Why your dog hates the postman
How to use a clicker
Whether to ditch the bowl or not
Whether your dog needs a coat!

Don't worry I've done my best to edit it so you don't have annoying music or any (hopefully) repetition - just all the podcasts from January in one place!

Enjoy!

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Does your dog need to wear a coat? Hopefully this episode isn't too controversial but given some of the weather we have had recently I thought it was worth discussing!

Let me know what your thoughts are on dogs in coats and what your favourite brands are!

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Enrichment feeding has been a popular topic in the dog training world for a long time now, many trainers advocate ditching the bowl altogether and only feeding your dog in ways they find enriching - but is this right for your dog?

We discuss the pro's and con's of ditching the bowl helping you find what is right for your dog.


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In this mini episode we are going to discuss how to use a clicker in your dogs training. We will go through everything from what a clicker is, how to use it and how to get started with it.

Clicker training can be a great addition to your training toolbox if used correctly so listen to how to get your dog started with a clicker.

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Dog's barking at the postman is a relationship as long as dogs and postmen have been around. Dog's who love everyone often bark at postmen (post women and other delivery people), dog's who don't love people bark at people coming to the home, and dog's who never bark reserve their bark just for this time.

So why do they target delivery people?

We will explore this special relationship and work out the motivation behind the bark!

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When I approached Sophie about coming on to our podcast to chat about the fallout of using punishment in behavioural modification I could not image that she would be able to have a client who used a shock collar on their dog who would be willing to chat on the podcast.

This is a fascinating insight into why people choose to use punitive methods on their dogs and the fallout from using these. 

I don't want to give too much away but I really hope you enjoy this chat.

If you have any questions about anything discussed in this episode please do not hesitate to drop them over to my instagram: pooches.galore

Sophie Whites details are:

https://www.veterinarybehavioursupport.com
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It is no surprise that I advocated for the use of positive reinforcement as much as possible when it comes to dog training. But I felt it was time to go in depth about why I promote this method of training as much as possible - so here we go! A deep dive into why I don't like punishment.

A few things that I went through in the podcast that you might want to have more information about:

Milgrams experiment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment

I can't find the video I was looking for on shock collars but I will share it on my social media if I can find it.

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Last week we discussed learning that happens without us even having to think about it - which has its good and bad sides.

This week we are thinking more about intentional learning, where we are actively teaching our dogs through the consequences of their actions.

It is a controversial topic in dog training, one which we are going to get into more and more over the next few weeks.

I'm sure you have questions about this way of learning and teaching so send them over to my instagram: @pooches.galore

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Ever wanted to understand the nuts and bolts of how dogs learn? Are you an aspiring dog trainer, an interested dog owner or just want to know more about what we do and how we do it? 

This is the series for you!

We are going to go through all the different theories, when we use them, why we use them and in a special episode why we don't use some methods. 

Please send through any questions or queries that you might have via instagram (@pooches.galore)

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Before we get into how to train dogs we have to understand the foundation of all learning, in all organisms from the smallest amoeba to humans and that is classical conditioning.

This is reflexive learning and is vital to all animals learning and survival.

Understand this first and then we can work on more complex training next week.

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Because Separation Anxiety has a wide range of behaviours associated with it sometimes these behaviours are due to other factors rather than separation anxiety. 

In this episode we work out what it could be if it isn't separation anxiety.

Get your questions in for our Q and A episode on Separation anxiety - the best way is through my Instagram account: @pooches.galore

Check out how I can help your dog over come separation anxiety here:

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Helping your dog overcome separation anxiety is definitely a marathon rather than a sprint and in this podcast episode we talk about ways we can help to get to the end of the training and have a dog who is happy to be home alone!

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There are a lot of ways to help dogs with separation anxiety - however, some are ways that are more effective than others. In this episode we talk about some of the mistakes people make along the way and why these are not going to help over come separation anxiety.

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There are a number of myths that surround how to help your dog with separation anxiety - in this episode we are going to go through how they can be detrimental to helping your dog!

If you need help with your dogs separation anxiety check out my website for a range of ways I can help your dog:

https://www.poochesgalore.co.uk/separation-anxiety

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To kick off this mini series all about Separation Anxiety we need to work out what it is and what causes it.

Separation anxiety is the name we give a range of different behaviours that dogs may exhibit when they are anxious about being left alone.

Need help with your dog and their separation anxiety? Check out my website for all the options I have to help your dog.

https://www.poochesgalore.co.uk/separation-anxiety

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Finding out you are bringing home a new baby can be an exciting and daunting experience - imagine how your dog feels!

There is a lot we can do to help prepare our dog for the new arrival, in this episode Emma and I discuss how we prepared our dogs for the arrival of our babies. 

I believe preparation is key to a happy, harmonious home!

Emma Barber:

https://www.calmercompanions.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/calmercompanions

https://www.instagram.com/calmercompanions/

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This week we welcome back Sophie White who is a Veterinary Behaviourist to discuss the role that medications can play when dealing with behavioural problems.

This is a complex world but we have tried to leave the technical jargon outside of the episode! But if you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to ask me and I will do my best to answer.

We also discussed another podcast in this episode in which Sophie goes into more detail about the role of medications, you can find these here:

https://www.disorderlydogs.com/blog/146

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Kimberly is an expert in city dogs, working with dogs from New York to London - who else can help us understand the specific needs of city dogs. 

City dogs have specific requirements that even I hadn't thought about, not only when you live there but maybe for when you visit. I'm sure we can all come away with some top tips to help our dogs in more urban environments. 

Episode links

https://apdt.co.uk

https://citydogexpert.com

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Dani is a canine chiropractor so who better to help me discuss the best way to exercise your puppy.

There is a lot of mis information about how much puppies should exercise and how they should exercise. Not only do we discuss the amount they are getting we also talk about different ways you can tire your puppy out so they sleep more and then ultimately bite you less!

Show links:

http://www.thek9chiro.net

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You might remember Harriet from our first season, she has 5 (yes 5!) dachshunds and this year two of them were just not getting on. In this episode of the happy dog podcast we delve into what it is like when your dogs are not getting on - we discuss what was going on from an owner point of view and from a behaviourist point of view. 

Remember we can always help dogs who are not the best of friends so do reach out to an APBC qualified behaviourist for help.

Show links:

Blue cross muzzle training video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BjPpXer8IE

Custom fit Buma Muzzles:
https://www.bumas.uk

House of Hass - custom collars and leads

https://www.houseofhass.co.uk

Harriet on instagram:

_sausage.squad_

Kim's links:

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As a dog trainer, getting dogs to come back to their owners is something I work on every day! For many dogs and their owners reuniting off the lead is a challenge! 

In this episode we discuss why recall can be such a challenge and how to go about changing it!

I talk you through all the reasons that dogs might not come back and how to change them.

Jump over to my instagram @pooches.galore if you have any questions...

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When you listen you will understand the title!

In this episode we are chatting with Dani Paizis who is a Canine Chiropractor. We discuss the benefits of chiropractic treatments for dogs (and there is no clicking or cracking involved) but we discuss in more detail a more holistic approach for looking after your dog. We talk everything from diet, to harnesses, to a small rant about our industry!

We mention a few different items in this podcast:

Canine body condition score: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.midwoofery.com%2Fpost%2Ffeeding-your-puppy-body-condition-and-food-rotation&psig=AOvVaw3paPNtIzHPruKpULrJK3rt&ust=1626348834540000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAoQjRxqFwoTCKDP3uy74vECFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ

Harnesses for whippets: drydogs.co.uk

Links to find out more about Dani:

https://thek9chiro.net

https://www.facebook.com/thek9chiro

Instagram: @thek9chiro

Links to find out more about Kim:

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Separation anxiety is a huge problem for many dogs and their families at the moment. It is a complex problem and not one that is fully understood. I hope this episode helps you to understand why some dogs suffer with separation anxiety and others don't. If you have any questions about your dogs separation anxiety please drop me a dm on instagram @pooches.galore and I'll be happy to chat with you about it.

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Today on the podcast I am answering some questions I had in on my instagram page: pooches.galore. We are talking everything from picking the right doggy day care for your dog to stealing shoes and travelling in the car! Feel free to ask me anything on instagram and I will compile  another list for another podcast! Enjoy!

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In this episode we are preparing our dogs to come out of lockdown. For some of out puppies there are lots of new experiences coming, for some dogs there might be training that has been forgotten and for some of our dogs things are going to feel overwhelming.

We want to start our training now so that we can use the pathway out of lockdown to aid our training plans!

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Over the last year there has been a dramatic rise in people looking to purchase a puppy. Unfortunately there is a dark side to this and that dark side is that more and more puppy scams have appeared. 

On this podcast I chat with Laura Short who is a solicitor for a national law firm specialising in dealing with and resolving disputes between individuals.

I met Laura when I trained her adorable puppy Ruby and today we are chatting about the legal side of buying a puppy.

Please note that all advice given in this podcast is just general advice and if you are at all concerned you should consult your own solicitor and take individual advice - these are just ideas that might help you!

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In this episode we are chatting with Jennifer Billot from Bone Ball Bark who is in the middle of bringing up her new puppy Griffin. We talk all things puppy training - what to focus on, what to worry about, where to go and what to do. Often bringing up a puppy can feel overwhelming knowing where to start and where to put your focus. Hopefully we can unpick some of that today and give you a bit more of a plan!

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March is Pet anxiety awareness month so we have a certified clinical animal behaviourist on to talk about how to spot anxiety in your dog. In this episode I talk to Rosie Bescoby of Pet Sense about what anxiety is, how we can spot it in our dogs, and how anxiety differs with each dog that we work with. 

Here is Rosies website:
https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/about/

We talk a lot about dog body language on this episode, you might find these references useful:

https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/free-downloads-posters-handouts-and-more/

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This week we are talking to Jo from Positively Canine about a lesser known dog sport: Parkour. Even as someone who works in the industry Parkour was not something I knew a lot about and so understanding how it can help dogs have a more positive outlook on life! We, of course, also discuss how parkour activities can help with socialising a puppy and allowing them to feel more confident about exploring the world.

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Marc Abraham, or Marc the Vet as he is more commonly known, is not only a practising vet but also a broadcaster, author and animal welfare campaigner. 

The list of Marc's accomplishments could cover an entire episode on its own, but today we are talking to him about his very successful campaigns around animal welfare, promoting rescue pet adoption and responsible breeding, as well as actively advocating to stop the cruel puppy farming industry. 

In todays episode we go through Marc's campaigning journey, resulting in new legislation, known as Lucy's Law which was brought in last year.

Episode links:

http://www.marcthevet.com
https://apdawg.co.uk
www.supportdogs.org.uk/event/rescue-dog-to-support-dog
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marc-Abraham/e/B001KI53F8?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000

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On this podcast we have Sophie White who is a veterinary behaviourist. The relationship between a behaviourist and a veterinary surgeon is integral to behavioural modification. Sophie is in a unique position in that she is both a veterinary surgeon and a qualified behaviourist. In this episode we are discussing the relationship between pain and behaviour and why a veterinary check is vital before embarking on a behavioural modification plan. I could have spoken to Sophie for hours so I'm hoping you enjoy listening to her as much as I did!

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When we were put into that first lockdown, before we knew what was coming - Ella took the instagram world (well the dog section of it) by storm with her dog sanity. Dog sanity gave dog owners ideas of simple enrichment games that they could play with their dogs when walking for hours at a time wasn't really an option. In this episode we talk about all things enrichment the why's and the how's, and tailoring enrichment for your dog.

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On this episode we are talking all things Dachshund with Harriet Birch. Harriet owns 5 mini shorthaired Dachshunds who you can meet on their instagram account _sausage.squad_. We talk about so many different areas of dog ownership, from living in a happy multi dog household, to breeding dogs and picking the right owners for those dogs. 

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Verity is one of the judges on the BBC show Pooch Perfect. Today we are talking about how the dogs were kept happy on the set of Pooch Perfect, which was an interesting look behind the scenes. As someone who professes to know nothing about grooming I have learnt so much from Verity's knowledge that she shares with us today to ensure that our dogs are not getting matted leading to severe clips. No matter what breed of dog you have we talk about how to ensure your dog is happy being handled and groomed

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