Letters From Your Dog

Episode 1 of 3 in this mini series about how the role of Human Emotion in dog training.

When you're really invested in being an amazing dog parent and training your dog to their potential it can feel like a real personal blow when things go wrong.

Whether it's your dog becoming worried about something, forgetting something they know well, or something more serious appearing like showing some aggressive behaviour, it can be easy to blame ourselves.

In this episode you'll hear:

- Why it's really not your fault
- How to start to think about things in a more helpful way

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4. Do you have a dog that:

- Pulls on lead?
- Zigzags?
- Drags behind or to the side?
- Sniffs so very much that it takes 30 mins to walk a few metres?
- Can't hear or focus on you at all out and about?

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5. HAVE YOU GOT A DOG THAT YOU LOVE & ADORE BUT SOMETIMES YOU STRUGGLE A BIT WITH THEIR TRAINING...OR YOUR OWN MOTIVATION?

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The Lettuce-Chocolate effect is magical dog training in action! I love, love, love this topic because it's one of those key bits of understanding that really helps you to make meaningful positive shifts in your relationship with your dog.

In this episode you'll hear:

- What on earth the lettuce-chocolate effect is!
- How you can apply it to start see your dog wanting to work with YOU more and not just for the sake of food or a toy
- Some great real life applications of this skill

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• DO YOU HAVE A DOG THAT:

- PULLS ON LEAD?
- ZIGZAGS?
- DRAGS BEHIND OR TO THE SIDE?
- SNIFFS SO VERY MUCH THAT IT TAKES 30 MINS TO WALK A FEW METRES?
- CAN'T HEAR OR FOCUS ON YOU AT ALL OUT AND ABOUT?

Come along and join us inside my programme LOOSE LEAD WALKING SUCCESS!

- 8 Week programme designed to getting your dog LOVING walking beautifully by your side
- Full training demonstrations
- Private members group to ask your questions
- 4 X group zoom coaching calls for individualised support

Check out Loose Lead Walking Success Here: https://pawsupdogstraining.lpages.co/llws-2021

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• HAVE YOU GOT A DOG THAT YOU LOVE & ADORE BUT SOMETIMES YOU STRUGGLE A BIT WITH THEIR TRAINING...OR YOUR OWN MOTIVATION?

 
Please feel welcome to join the waiting list to be notified the next time our awesome monthly membership Canine Connection is open. You'll be the first to hear and I'll send you some tips along the way: https://chipper-motivator-1687.ck.page/515ece3d94

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Hello friends! Dog training can and should be really fun! However, I know that sometimes it can feel like there's SO MUCH to work on together that it can feel more like a chore.

An interesting question I always like to ask when someone comes to me saying they feel overwhelmed with "the list" of things to change is....do we really need to change all of these things? And why?

In this episode you'll hear:

- How to know when to work with your dog to modify a behaviour (or help your dog with the emotions causing the behaviour)
- The key questions to ask yourself in order to make that decision
- Techniques to help with those feelings of overwhelm

HAVE YOU GOT A DOG THAT YOU LOVE & ADORE BUT SOMETIMES YOU STRUGGLE A BIT WITH THEIR TRAINING...OR YOUR OWN MOTIVATION?
 
Please feel welcome to join the waiting list to be notified the next time our awesome monthly membership Canine Connection is open. You'll be the first to hear and I'll send you some tips along the way: https://chipper-motivator-1687.ck.page/515ece3d94

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Google definition that came up when I typed in the word "stubborn": "having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so."

This doesn't sound like dogs to me.....

In this episode you'll hear:

- The difference between hearing and listening
- The emotions behind being able to "listen" to cues
- How to communicate better with our dogs

HAVE YOU GOT A DOG THAT YOU LOVE & ADORE BUT SOMETIMES YOU STRUGGLE A BIT WITH THEIR TRAINING...OR YOUR OWN MOTIVATION?
 
Please feel welcome to join the waiting list to be notified the next time our awesome monthly membership Canine Connection is open. You'll be the first to hear and I'll send you some tips along the way: https://chipper-motivator-1687.ck.page/515ece3d94

Do you have a question you would like me to answer? Summit it here: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast


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As we continue to fight against the stigma associated with mental health difficulties in society, it's interesting to see that this is rarely spoken about in the animal behaviour sphere. Yet depression and other mental health difficulties affect pet parents and trainers, just as they affect everyone else!

In this episode you'll hear:

- A little of my own experience managing depression and pet parenting
- Some ideas and tips you can put in place to make things a little easier on the harder days

HAVE YOU GOT A DOG THAT YOU LOVE & ADORE BUT SOMETIMES YOU STRUGGLE A BIT WITH THEIR TRAINING...OR YOUR OWN MOTIVATION?
 
Please feel welcome to join the waiting list to be notified the next time our awesome monthly membership Canine Connection is open. You'll be the first to hear and I'll send you some tips along the way: https://chipper-motivator-1687.ck.page/515ece3d94

Do you have a question you would like me to answer? Summit it here: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast


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We've all felt anxious or fearful many, many times during our lives and our dogs are no different. We're all hard wired to protect ourselves from perceived threats around us, however, the problem comes when our brain and body get confused and "protect" us against something that really means us no harm.

In this episode you'll hear:

- About the 4 Fs and how you can identify these in your dog and help them to feel better
- Why asking your dog to sit, down, or watch me when they are scared probably won't help them
- I also take you through one of my favourite training games, Apples, Oranges & Bananas. You can check this out here: https://app.searchie.io/watch/ZrDeE7J7DG

HAVE YOU GOT A DOG THAT YOU LOVE & ADORE BUT SOMETIMES YOU STRUGGLE A BIT WITH THEIR TRAINING?
 
Please feel welcome to join the waiting list to be notified the next time our awesome monthly membership Canine Connection is open. You'll be the first to hear and I'll send you some tips along the way: https://chipper-motivator-1687.ck.page/515ece3d94

Do you have a question you would like me to answer? Summit it here: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast


** Come and see us at www.pawsupdogs.com
** Join our private facebook group. Click here
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Why is it that we repeat the same negative patterns over and over again?

In relationships at work, at home and even with our dogs?

In this episode you'll hear:

- Why it can be so hard to put the training in place that we want to with our dogs
- The stages in the cycle of change and how to move through them to get the training results that you want with your dog

HAVE YOU GOT A YOUNG PUP OR AN OLDER DOG THAT YOU HAVEN'T DONE MUCH TRAINING WITH YET?
 
Come along and join my free masterclass and get you and your pup set up for a lifetime of success!
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Maybe your dog is a bit older and you would like some support with your training.

Please feel welcome to join the waiting list to be notified the next time our awesome monthly membership Canine Connection is open. You'll be the first to hear and I'll send you some tips along the way: https://chipper-motivator-1687.ck.page/515ece3d94

Do you have a question you would like me to answer? Summit it here: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast


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Barking, crying, whining...all vocalisations are part of normal dog communication. Sometimes though, through our own frustration we can miss the messages that our dogs are trying to give us.

Popular advice is to ignore sounds our dogs make in the hope they stop doing it. Unfortunately this does nothing to strengthen your bond with your dog and it does nothing to help them manage the emotions behind the sounds (anxiety, fear, excitement etc).

In this episode you'll hear:

- How to understand your dog's vocalisations
- How to help your dog feel more comfortable so that troublesome vocalisations start to reduce

HAVE YOU GOT A YOUNG PUP OR AN OLDER DOG THAT YOU HAVEN'T DONE MUCH TRAINING WITH YET?
 
Come along and join my free masterclass and get you and your pup set up for a lifetime of success!
Register by clicking HERE


Maybe your dog is a bit older and you would like some support with your training.

Please feel welcome to join the waiting list to be notified the next time our awesome monthly membership Canine Connection is open. You'll be the first to hear and I'll send you some tips along the way: https://chipper-motivator-1687.ck.page/515ece3d94

Do you have a question you would like me to answer? Summit it here: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast


** Come and see us at www.pawsupdogs.com
** Join our private facebook group. Click here
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How many times have you argued with your partner/kids/housemates/neighbour/trainer about how best to train your dog?

In this episode you'll hear:

- How NOT to try and bring someone around to your way of thinking
- HOW to bring someone around to your way of thinking


HAVE YOU GOT A YOUNG PUP OR AN OLDER DOG THAT YOU HAVEN'T DONE MUCH TRAINING WITH YET?
 
Come along and join my free masterclass and get you and your pup set up for a lifetime of success!
Register by clicking HERE


Maybe your dog is a bit older and you would like some support with your training.

Please feel welcome to join the waiting list to be notified the next time our awesome monthly membership Canine Connection is open. You'll be the first to hear and I'll send you some tips along the way: https://chipper-motivator-1687.ck.page/515ece3d94

Do you have a question you would like me to answer? Summit it here: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

Want to check out the crate training episode I mentioned? Here you re: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793764/8636911

** Come and see us at www.pawsupdogs.com
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"Management" is a term we hear a lot in dog training but there is a fine line between management and deprivation

In this episode you'll hear:

- How to use management to enrich your dog's life and protect them
- How NOT to deprive your dog (for their welbeing)
- How NOT to deprive your dog (for YOUR wellbeing)


HAVE YOU GOT A YOUNG PUP OR AN OLDER DOG THAT YOU HAVEN'T DONE MUCH TRAINING WITH YET?
 
Come along and join my free masterclass and get you and your pup set up for a lifetime of success!
Register by clicking HERE


Maybe your dog is a bit older and you would like some support with your training.

Please feel welcome to join the waiting list to be notified the next time our awesome monthly membership Canine Connection is open. You'll be the first to hear and I'll send you some tips along the way: https://chipper-motivator-1687.ck.page/515ece3d94

Do you have a question you would like me to answer? Summit it here: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

Want to check out the crate training episode I mentioned? Here you re: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793764/8636911

** Come and see us at www.pawsupdogs.com
** Join our private facebook group. Click here
** Follow us on instagram. Click here