Letters From Your Dog

Trigger Warnings:
- This episode discusses serious dog illness and human body image difficulties

In this episode I share a recent experience of my dog becoming very ill and what we went through that day. I also talk about how upset I was at the thought I might lose him, but due to my own body image concerns I had never had taken decent pictures with him. In my distress that became a HUGE focus in my mind and an anchor for my emotions to cling on to.

My hope is that this episode will help you if you also worry about your appearance and this currently stops you from taking pictures with your dog, or other loved ones in your lives.

Also listen to: Episode 19: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793764/episodes/9530495


If you'd  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to [email protected] or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help.

I offer:
- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers
-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers
- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers

See all the options available at www.pawsupdogs.com


I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!

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Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.

 Here are some of the resources available for you and your do:
 
1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Solutions workshop click here

2. To join our free facebook group click here

3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here


 Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below!
 
1. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

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

Email us with the words "Canine Connection" and we'll send you some info about how to join our supportive membership for dogs and their people



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

'You should never pick your dog up!! It will make it worse!!"

Ever heard that? I have!

In this episode we explore where and when you 'should' and 'shouldn't' pick up your dog

Important Links From This Episode:

1. To take part in Strudel's Spooky Birthday Giveaway

Take a pic of your dog doing their favourite thing, share to social media and tag us! 

If you're on instagram tag us in your stories @pawsupdogstraining with the hashtag #studelgiveaway

If you're on facebook tag us @Paws Up Dogs #studelgiveaway

The winners will be announced on facebook and instagram on Saturday 2nd November 2024! 

Prizes include free workshops, mini training sessions with me and courses!

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If you'd  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to [email protected] or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help.

I offer:
- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers
-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers
- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers

See all the options available at www.pawsupdogs.com


I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!

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Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.

 Here are some of the resources available for you and your do:
 
1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Solutions workshop click here

2. To join our free facebook group click here

3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here


 Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below!
 
1. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

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

Email us with the words "Canine Connection" and we'll send you some info about how to join our supportive membership for dogs and their people



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

Lots of dogs who exhibit stress behaviours don't appear to be improving emotionally or behaviourally, even with appropriate intervention and support. Now there may be many reasons why they aren't feeling better, however, sometimes there is something less obvious, yet really important, happening internally.

That internal shift is what we focus on in this episode.

Important Links From This Episode:

1. To register for "Connect!" (free 3 day event to improve the connection between you and your dog) please click here to register. It starts live Wednesday 9th October, with recordings available



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If you'd  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to [email protected] or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help.

I offer:
- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers
-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers
- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers

See all the options available at www.pawsupdogs.com


I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!

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Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.

 Here are some of the resources available for you and your do:
 
1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Solutions workshop click here

2. To join our free facebook group click here

3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here


 Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below!
 
1. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

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

Email us with the words "Canine Connection" and we'll send you some info about how to join our supportive membership for dogs and their people



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

Trigger Warning: This episode has a general discussion about suicide.

September is World Suicide Awareness Month and so I am bringing back this episode and this very important discussion.

This is such an important topic to raise awareness for, because there is STILL a stigma around poor mental wellbeing or mental health.

Suicide is one of those topics that many people are scared to talk about, whether you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings, or someone is telling you that they are experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings.

The world has thankfully moved on in being able to discuss things like depression or anxiety more openly. However, sadly, there are MANY mental health related topics that are still very much taboo. Suicide is one of them.

In talking about it, I hope that fewer people feel alone with these feelings, because it truly can be an experience ANY of us can go through, plus what better way than to put a doggie spin on things!

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If you'd  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to [email protected] or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help.

I offer:
- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers
-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers
- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers

See all the options available at www.pawsupdogs.com


I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!

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Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.

 Here are some of the resources available for you and your do:
 
1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Solutions workshop click here

2. To join our free facebook group click here

3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here


 Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below!
 
1. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

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

Email us with the words "Canine Connection" and we'll send you some info about how to join our supportive membership for dogs and their people



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

Guilt is one of the primary negative emotions that I hear about most, when working with devoted dog parents.

It makes sense, because we love our dogs so much, we are very attuned to any perceived shortcomings in our ability to provide them with the very best life!

In this episode I offer some quick, simple tips to help you to do more/less with your dog, dependent on where your guilt stems from

Enjoy!

Important Links From This Episode:

1. To register for the Workshop: How to motivate yourself to train with your dog, please click here.



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If you'd  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to [email protected] or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help.

I offer:
- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers
-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers
- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers

See all the options available at www.pawsupdogs.com


I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!

-----------------------------

Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.

 Here are some of the resources available for you and your do:
 
1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Solutions workshop click here

2. To join our free facebook group click here

3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here


 Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below!
 
1. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

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

Email us with the words "Canine Connection" and we'll send you some info about how to join our supportive membership for dogs and their people



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

All content © 2024 Letters From Your Dog.

Do you ever find yourself in a situation with your dog where they (and possibly you too!) are experiencing some big emotions?? It could be fear, excitement, anxiety, frustration or even sadness.

It can be hard to connect with our dogs in these moments and leave them feeling unsupported and us feeling frustrated or guilty.

In this episode I talk through a simple mnemonic to help you in these situations!
 

Important Links From This Episode:

1. To visit the Golden Ticket event please click here

2. To access the co-regulation hub, please click here


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If you'd  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to [email protected] or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help.

I offer:
- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers
-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers
- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers

See all the options available at www.pawsupdogs.com


I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!

-----------------------------

Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.

 Here are some of the resources available for you and your do:
 
1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Solutions workshop click here

2. To join our free facebook group click here

3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here


 Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below!
 
1. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

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

Email us with the words "Canine Connection" and we'll send you some info about how to join our supportive membership for dogs and their people



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

All content © 2024 Letters From Your Dog.

Lots of dog caregivers worry about accidentally rewarding their dog for "bad" or "unwanted" behaviours. The concern is that offering food, other rewards, or engaging with the dog when they are doing undesirable things such as barking, jumping or whining will make the behaviour worse.

I hope this episode will provide some reassurance! 

Important Links From This Episode:

1. To register for the Workshop: How to motivate yourself to train with your dog, please click here. Just £25!



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If you'd  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to [email protected] or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help.

I offer:
- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers
-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers
- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers

See all the options available at www.pawsupdogs.com


I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!

-----------------------------

Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.

 Here are some of the resources available for you and your do:
 
1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Solutions workshop click here

2. To join our free facebook group click here

3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here


 Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below!
 
1. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

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

Email us with the words "Canine Connection" and we'll send you some info about how to join our supportive membership for dogs and their people



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

All content © 2024 Letters From Your Dog.

Planning for this episode really made me took a long, hard look at my own habits, patterns and ways of being with my dogs. Not easy but definitely a positive, I think!

Let's talk boundaries and rules when it comes to sharing your life with your dog!

Important Links From This Episode:

1. To join the upcoming free 3 day event, 'Helping you and your reactive dog to feel better' please click here

2. To register for the Workshop: How to motivate yourself to train with your dog, please click here. Early bird pricing (£25 discount) ends on Saturday 24th August, 2024



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If you'd  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to [email protected] or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help.

I offer:
- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers
-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers
- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers

See all the options available at www.pawsupdogs.com


I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!

-----------------------------

Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.

 Here are some of the resources available for you and your do:
 
1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Solutions workshop click here

2. To join our free facebook group click here

3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here


 Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below!
 
1. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

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

Email us with the words "Canine Connection" and we'll send you some info about how to join our supportive membership for dogs and their people



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

All content © 2024 Letters From Your Dog.

A commonly asked question or group of questions that I get as a behaviourist, start with "should I let my dog"...

This is usually followed up by...

• Sleep on the bed
• Go on the furniture
• Seek support/attention from me
• Bark
• Share my food
• Walk ahead of me

etc etc etc

This short and sweet episode covers exactly what I say to my clients who worry about these questions.

If you'd  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to [email protected] or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help.

I offer:
- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers
-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers
- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers

See all the options available at www.pawsupdogs.com


I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!

-----------------------------

Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.

 Here are some of the resources available for you and your do:
 
1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Solutions workshop click here

2. To join our free facebook group click here

3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here


 Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below!
 
1. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

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

Email us with the words "Canine Connection" and we'll send you some info about how to join our supportive membership for dogs and their people



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

Sometimes we just don't understand WHY our dogs are scared of something.

We try to reason with them ("but you've seen this thing 1000 times before, how can you possibly be scared??) but often we are missing the most important part...the meaning the dog has attributed to that thing.

In this episode we look at this concept in some detail and how to help

If you'd  like my support with your dog, just send me an email to [email protected] or visit www.pawsupdogs.com and I would be happy to help.

I offer:
- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers
-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers
- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers

See all the options available at www.pawsupdogs.com


I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!

-----------------------------

Are you following us on instagram? Click here to give us a follow and check out our daily tips and advice.

 Here are some of the resources available for you and your do:
 
1. To register for the "Over-reactivity" Solutions workshop click here

2. To join our free facebook group click here

3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here


 Check Out These Juicy Bonus Bits Below!
 
1. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/thelettersfromyourdogpodcast

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

Email us with the words "Canine Connection" and we'll send you some info about how to join our supportive membership for dogs and their people



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

All content © 2024 Letters From Your Dog.