This week's guest is Alice Davies.

Alice runs A.D. Dog Training, a force free dog walking and training service. Having worked with numerous dogs in a variety of settings her true passion (or some say obsession!) for dog training was ignited and grew alongside her first dog a an adult, Maisie. Maisie has been Alice's companion for over 14yrs and has helped teach her a tremendous amount but most importantly how to slow down and be more mindful. In recent years Alice and her family have also welcomed a Romanian rescue, Evie, into the home who continues to challenge and improve her skills on a daily basis!

Taking up dog walking as a part time job during studies Alice soon came to the realisation that a full time career working with dogs was not only possible but would also be a dream come true! Walking dogs and spending so much time with them allowed invaluable insight into their behaviour and body language. Reading and researching as much as possible and carrying out many courses during this time Alice endeavoured to learn as much as she could about ethical, force-free training to ensure she was up to date with current knowledge and scientific research. Currently a student with PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers) Alice is always eager to learn more and expand on her expertise.

Alice aims to help dogs, and their humans, live happy, harmonious lives. She believes dogs should be allowed to be dogs, but within safe boundaries, ensuring they can live and thrive in our human-filled world.

Website: 

https://addogtraining.co.uk/

Facebook & Instagram 

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Just me this time! In this episode, I talk about a case I am working at the moment of a fearful dog, helping him to become more relaxed and confident.

I also have a chat about what to look for in when selecting a dog training professional.

Our guest on this episode is Harry Matthews

Harry "Henno" Matthews runs Mission: GSD, an online training platform specifically for German, Belgian and Dutch Shepherd breeds.

Henno is a former Police Firearms Officer, Police Dog Handler and he still trains Police Dogs as a qualified dog trainer.

He is a Wilderness Survival Instructor, Volunteer Medic and serving Firefighter. He is also a Canine First Aid Instructor.

Henno is also the head dog trainer for Origin Dog Training, his in-person business based in Jersey, CI.

Mission: GSD was born from a desire to work with people and their high-drive dogs. Its an online training business focusing on Play and Reactivity.

They have an downloadable Play Course coming soon alongside regular reactivity webinars.

Www.missiongsd.com

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In this episode I talk about the various pitfalls and limitations of most of the common suggestions we have into how to reduce the number of serious dog bites and fatalities by these types of dogs.

If you need help with your dog and are not in the Glasgow area, please contact me by email [email protected]. We offer online training courses and remote, in person consultations which are very effective.

You can access our online learning platform here.

https://glasgowdogtraineronline.thinkific.com/

Today we are in conversation with Mary Torrano

Mary Torrano is a dog training and behavior consultant in the United States, serving clients primarily in California and New Mexico. Mary has trained her own dogs for over 40 years and now professionally for 5 years. She is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Fear Free certified trainer, American Kennel Club (AKC) trainer and evaluator, and holds a Masters degree in Physiology & Behavioral Biology.  

Mary uses only humane, non-aversive, science-based methods. She specializes in helping people with fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression in their family dogs. Mary has participated in a variety of public dog activities and sports, including rally obedience, herding, scent-work, and emotional therapy. She offers private in-home consultations, a variety of group classes and events, consults with local dog shelters, and is available for online coaching.  

With a life-long love of learning, Mary avidly pursues professional development and keeps current in learning theory literature.  When she's not helping people help their dogs, she teaches hundreds of students in her online Anatomy & Physiology courses as a full-time college faculty member. Mary's family shares their home with 3 dogs: 8 yo Cairn Terrier "Stonnie", 7 yo Berger Picard "Lyra", and 4 yo Border Collie "Jasper".

You can contact her at: [email protected]   

FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087480818692

Meetup - https://www.meetup.com/mary-torrano-dog-training/

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This week, my guest is Andy Collins, of Forest Dogs, 

Higham Hill Dog Training Club.

Andy is a force free trainer and has a very successful dog day boarding set up at his home. Andy also has a team of walkers who service dogs throughout the week (only 1-1). Andy also carries out 1-1 consultations on more difficult client/ dog relationships.

Andy is the national coordinator of bouvier welfare and rescue UK which aims to provide support advice and potentially new homes to the Bouvier des Flandres dog.

Andy has many years experience of working with a variety of dogs - and now has his own force free dog school based in east London.

Andy is guardian to Steffi an 8.5 year old bouvier who has helped develop Andy's understanding of dog behaviour immensely.

Thanks to his beloved family, who put up with him and his nonsense!

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This week we are talking to Iuean Hudson of Pawstitive Life, in Somerset.

https://www.pawsitivelife.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082318257434

Iuean introduces himself as follows

"I am a dedicated positive dog trainer from Somerset. My journey into the world of positive dog training began with the adoption of my rescue dog George who faced behavioural challenges and was deemed unsuitable for rehoming. Helping and understanding George, ignited a passion in me that led me to leave my military career to pursue dog training full-time.

Since then, I have devoted myself to understanding the science behind modern, positive training techniques, earning qualifications that reflect my commitment to ethical practices. I have spent the last few years researching, practicing and training dogs and their guardians, before opening Pawsitive Life in June - our positive only dog daycare and training hub designed to serve the local community. At Pawsitive Life, myself and the team focus on creating a nurturing, enriching environment where every dog is cared for in the most positive and ethical way possible.

With an ethos rooted in compassion for dogs and force free training backed by science, I believe that training should be a joyful experience for both dogs and their guardians and truly develop their bond and relationship, without fear.

I am dedicated to making Pawsitive Life daycare and training hub a transparent, force free, positive only dog hub within community, focusing on educating owners and empowering and developing his team in science backed positive training."

In this episode, I look at how to start building fluency in your dog's behaviour using the concepts of building duration, increasing distance and having your dog perform that behaviour you are teaching under increasing (but fair) levels of distraction.

This week, my guest is my dear friend, Tess Erngren. We talk about how to have conversations with people regarding their lives with their dogs in order to improve their dog's welfare through training.

We talk specifically about the difficulties we have when talking to others who don't align with our ethics.

Tess is a dog trainer and behaviourist who lives in Norway during the summer months and travels in southern Europe over the winter, presenting on dog training and behaviour topics.

You can reach her be searching Good Dog Best Friends on Instagram and Facebook

Another Q and A.

Can all reactive dogs be "cured"?

What are "dominant" behaviours?

Do certain types of dogs/breeds find loose lead walking difficult?

How can I teach my dog to be more settled?

You can sign up to the focus game using the link below

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If you have any feedback, please leave a comment or review, you can email me [email protected] with any questions you'd like covered in future episodes.