This week's episode is a surprise announcement. Plus I encourage you to reflect on your priorities with your dog. You can't do it all.   If you want help moving your anxious, reactive or over-excitable dog towards feeling calmer and more confident, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

Halloween is the start of a challenging time of year for our dogs, especially if they're anxious or nervous. 

Here are nine practical and easy tips to make Halloween less stressful for your dog and you.

This episode is kindly sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable tug toys.   You can sign up for their free Power of Play course by visiting http://tug-e-nuff.com/puptalk You can even get 10% off your first order.    If you want help moving your anxious, reactive or over-excitable dog towards feeling calmer and more confident, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

Today’s episode coincides with World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness and break the stigma around mental health struggles.   If your dog struggles in the world, it’s not surprising that this can impact your own mental health. Feelings of frustration, isolation, guilt, or even embarrassment are common.   In this episode, I'll explore how important it is to care for your mental health when managing a reactive or challenging dog. From simple self-care practices to seeking support, you are not alone in this journey.   This episode is kindly sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable tug toys.   You can sign up for their free Power of Play course by visiting http://tug-e-nuff.com/puptalk You can even get 10% off your first order.    If you want help moving your anxious, reactive or over-excitable dog towards feeling calmer and more confident, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

For dogs that are nervous, sensitive or reactive, scent work can be transformative. And it's easy to start at home.   This week's podcast is another recap from Pup Fest 2024. My guest is Jack Fenton, The Dorset Dog Trainer.   Every dog and every breed can have fun and benefit from doing some simple scentwork.   You can use it to help grow their coping skills with something scary. As well as using scentwork to open up a dog's world. And if you've got an anxious or reactive dog, their world can feel pretty small.   If you want help moving your anxious, reactive or over-excitable dog towards feeling calmer and more confident, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

Is your dog scared of fireworks? Don’t wait until Bonfire Night. Get prepared now by working up your own SOS plan with me, Niki French. 

If you'd like more help with a nervous dog that struggles with noises, you can watch my 1 hour Nervous Dog Noise Webinar, available to watch any time in my membership Pup Talk The Pack.   By joining my dog training and support community membership you not only get access to the webinar, but you can join any of the Zoom Q&A sessions and get my help with your specific questions to help your dog.    Get your first month for just £15. https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   This episode is kindly sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable tug toys.   You can sign up for their free Power of Play course by visiting http://tug-e-nuff.com/puptalk You can even get 10% off your first order.    If you want help moving your anxious, reactive or over-excitable dog towards feeling calmer and happier, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

I thought you might like to get to know Ash and I a little bit more. So this week's episode I hand over to Ash to ask me some questions.

Talking about myself is not something I find that easy, as you can hear.   Do let me know if you want more episodes like this or if I stick with dog training and dog care topics!   This episode is kindly sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable tug toys.   You can sign up for their free Power of Play course by visiting http://tug-e-nuff.com/puptalk You can even get 10% off your first order.    If you want help moving your anxious, reactive or over-excitable dog towards feeling calmer and happier, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

I've been on the road for 8 days, leaving Ash and Bodie to look after each other.

They are both the high energy in our home; I'm normally the calming influence. 

I was surprised by how the week went. There were some interesting outcomes.

  This episode is kindly sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable tug toys.   You can sign up for their free Power of Play course by visiting http://tug-e-nuff.com/puptalk You can even get 10% off your first order.      If you want help moving your busy dog towards relaxing more of the time, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

This podcast is from an essential Pup Fest session that is for anyone who would like their vet visits to be less stressful.   Dr Amber Batson is a vet and behaviourist and founder of Understand Animals.   This session is packed with practical and easy tips.  Even if you think your dog is OK at the vets, you will find something helpful in this episode.

• Why do so many dogs struggle at the vets?
• What you learn first you learn best.
• What can we do before our dogs go to the vets or in between visits?
• Avoiding the 'waiting room of doom'.
• Tips for confidence with weighing scales.
• How to hand your dog over with the least amount of stress.
• Avoiding space invaders.
• Help with managing our stress.
• Reading body language in the
• Cooperative care (not consent) and motivational conflicts.
• Predictability.

  This episode is sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable tug toys.   You can sign up for their free Power of Play course by visiting http://tug-e-nuff.com/puptalk You can even get 10% off your first order.      If you want help moving your busy dog towards relaxing more of the time, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

Andrew Hale is a certified canine behaviourist, the Behaviour Consultant at Pet Remedy, expert adviser for Canine Arthritis Management and KAD trainer.   In this Q&A, from Pup Fest 2024 we look at:

• A dog's physical, emotional and social safety needs.
• The use of food as a primary reinforcer for a sensitive dog and the coercive potential of reinforcement.
• Sensory mapping.
• Managing predatory mindset.
• And the importance of 'Stuff' training.

Pup Fest 2024 is still available to watch for £49 for all of the recordings from the 17 global experts,  plus the festival goodie bag.   Or you can join PTTP for £30/month and get access included with your membership.   If you want help moving your busy dog towards relaxing more of the time, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

Surabhi Venkatesh is the founder of Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition. During Pup Fest 2024 she delivered a brilliant presentation  about Responding to reactivity using the S.A.F.E.T.Y. approach.   Today's episode is from a bonus Facebook chat we had.   Pup Fest 2024 is still available to watch for £49 for all of the recordings from the 17 global experts,  plus the festival goodie bag.   Or you can join PTTP for £30/month and get access included with your membership.   If you want help moving your busy dog towards relaxing more of the time, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack   You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/