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This week we discuss: Christmas Day and Celebration! What are you celebrating today? What can you look forward?

Finding easy wins, and small things to celebrate on a daily basis, is so key. Christmas is a great opportunity to talk about wins! There are so many wonderful things we can celebrate together! 

How did you start this year with your dog? Reflect very briefly on 2020. Sometimes we can be hard on ourselves about progress. We often get lost in comparing our progress with others. Instead, let’s take a moment to celebrate what we can get excited about! 

What can you do every single day? 365 days of the year!? Let’s focus on the 1% improvement that will change everything! Growth is measurable! Growth is exciting! Let’s do this together! Empower yourself! 

Email in and tell us what your big wins for 2020 were! We want to hear them! Email us at [email protected]

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This week we discuss: What should you do when you bring a new dog into your home, whether you’ve got a new puppy arriving, or an older dog!

Woohoo! Get excited, we are bringing some top tips tennis on bringing a new dog into your home! We discuss:

• Setting up the environment and the dog for success before they even come home! 
• Knowing what your expectations are proactively!
• Taking the energy of each room into consideration (and what that means!)
• If you have a home with multi-dogs it is quite possible that each of your dog’s may have different rules and guidelines they may have to follow.
• How do you establish these guidelines to make sure that they are easier for your dog to follow?
• How to prevent problem behaviours before they even happen! 
• How to encourage calmness and different strategies to help your dog’s rehearse calm rather than chaos.
• And so much more! 

Are you getting a new puppy or dog? Dive into this episode!

And as a friendly reminder, we have a super cool resource just for you and in case you haven’t downloaded it, do it today! 

Grab it now at https://absolutedogs.me/start/ 

Mentioned in the episode, grab our eBooks on Ditching the Bowl and Ditching the Routine at https://absolutedogs.me/ditch/

And grab an amazing probiotic in preparation for your new dog’s arrival by going to https://a-ok9.com/ and check out Calm-K9, a veterinarian recommended probiotic that is appropriate for dogs of all ages, including puppies at 8 weeks old! 

Get started the way you mean to continue and now you’ll have the tools to do just that!

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This week we discuss: Preparing for the situation instead of in the situation whilst preparing our dogs for upcoming vet visits! 

Our dog’s may spend one visit or more throughout the year with their vet. We all know that it can go quite well or it can go quite poorly… How can we prepare our dogs so that each visit

We cover some really cool concepts and strategies, including:

• Dissect how we can get lovely vet visits every single time!
• How to avoid the chaos of the waiting room and have a success strategy
• Video, take pictures, or note take to prepare for your vet visit to minimize the stress on your dog! 
• What are some things to consider prior to your vet visit to help your vet as much as possible?
• Our dogs are learning all the time! What do we want them to learn for going to the vet?
• The Power of the Vet Table!
• Accommodations for larger dogs to help support them in their vet visit… 
• And more! 

Find out what you can do to make your dog’s vet visits as stress-free as possible. Super insightful tips that will change your perspective and approach on vet visits. 

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Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
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Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
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And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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This week we discuss: Super strategies to survive and THRIVE through the Christmas holidays with our dogs amidst the holiday fun!

In this epic episode, we give ourselves permission to get really excited about the holidays ahead! Regardless of whether you are separated from your dog, or your dog is with you and you think they might be naughty in the Christmas chaos – we are here to prepare you and your dog by training beforehand and setting them up for success. 

We cover some really cool concepts and strategies, including:

• Presence does not mean access – how can we implement this in a way that gets our dogs ready for the holiday fun (and being away from us!)
• Topping up games already in the bank to make sure our dogs are ready! The power of Boundary Games is immense! 
• Tips on how to prepare for Christmas well beforehand. Decide your do’s and don’ts and stick to them (even if your family encourages otherwise!)
• Make sure you’re not put into a position of making choices IN the moment – it doesn’t always go well … 
• Some really cool things you can do now that will have a long-term impact beyond the festive excitement.

Curious about the amazing magical transformational power of Boundary Games? Check them out here: 

>> Find out more about Boundary Games << 

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If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
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Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
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And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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This week we discuss: Kids and Dogs ---- > Kids are incredibly novel, and dogs can find them either quite exciting or very scary!

The secret to a successful relationship between kids and dogs might be surprising! Dive into this epic episode focused on dogs and kids and making sure they have a wonderful relationship. 

Details we delve into include: 

• Presence doesn’t mean access
• Strategies to keep everyone content and safe! 
• Managing interactions to keep them fun!
• The complexities of relationships between children and dogs
• Important concepts that will help them thrive together!

Nurturing and cultivating relationships, giving yourself permission to take the pressure off, and all of the in between, can help those with children and dogs in their lives truly develop harmony as they co-exist together. 

What is the foundation of a great relationship between kids and dogs? Have a listen and find out some of our top tips!

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If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
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Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
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And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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This week we discuss: How can you move from transitioning from treats galore to growing value in other reinforcement areas… 

What happens when you don’t have the food or the treat right there for your dog to do what you’re wanting them to do?

In the Gamechanger world, we teach them skills, we are reshaping their brain, so that even in the absence of food, they will perform in a wonderful, reliable way. In this episode, we dive into strategies that encourage our dogs to work with us for the joy of working for us!

Relationship is so, so important to progressing and transitioning from food in your pocket, to food being optional on walks… How can you diversify the reinforcement experience with your dog whilst providing them a unique experienced catered to their preference?

Get in the know on the impact of disappointment in your dog’s life and how you can turn it around! Get lightbulbs galore in this super episode!

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If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
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Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
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And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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This week we discuss: How did Tom and Lauren got started… and how AbsoluteDogs came to fruition!

In this episode, Tom and Lauren dive into how they started with dogs, their childhood experience with dogs, and how their passion for having animals and dogs in their life grew them to where they are today. 

How did Tom become a Vet? What lead Lauren to Bowerland's, the amazing home of absoluteDogs? If you’ve ever been curious how Tom and Lauren got their start, how they met, and how that transitioned into the incredible journey that has taken place over the years as absoluteDogs has grown and reached millions of dog’s owners… This is the episode for you! 

What obstacles did they face? These are burning questions that many people have been wanting to know and they’re all laid out in this fun, humour-filled episode!

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If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
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Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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This week we discuss: Stop Pulling My Lead … overcoming on-lead behaviour struggles with your dog!

Pulling on lead is one of the most common challenges to your sexiness! This is often the #1 struggle that not only is uncomfortable and definitely not fun but can sometimes be physically painful! The dog-owning reality most of us dream of having does not include being dragged down the street with our dog digging in and pulling us enthusiastically in all directions. 

We explore the solutions to this frustrating problem and even a great structured programme for those that want to dive into a heavily discounted option! What do you need to grow and develop so that pulling is not a desirable option for your dog. Believe it or not, these solutions will work for even the strongest of pullers!

What kind of information does your dog need to be the best companion on walks they can possibly be? Find out in this amazing episode!

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If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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This week we discuss: Problems in the car and solutions that overcome them!

Sometimes, there are problems that happen with dogs in the car, whether they’re nauseous or a bit of a Naughty but Nice dog… traveling isn’t without a level of stress when it comes to bringing our dog’s along. 

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the different situations that pop up when we choose to take our dog’s out and about, locally, or even on those road trips to trials, to other fun destinations, etc. 

Safety and calm in the car, dogs that can settle and be happy in the car, make travel so much more enjoyable! 

Does your dog get sick in the car? Does your dog bark incessantly? If your dog isn’t quite on their best behaviour in the car, this is the perfect episode for you!

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If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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This week we discuss: Preparing your dog for the novelty chaos of Halloween 

It’s that time of year when ghosts and ghouls are a common sight, when pumpkins have incredibly clever facial expressions with lighting that looks sinister in the dark! It’s Halloween time! For our dogs, it’s a time of novelty, of discovering new and mysterious things in their life that they may have never seen before, which is why in today’s episode we dive into:

How to face the crazy items that appear around Halloween with your dog

• Novelty: Have your dog’s back! 
• How to be calm when your dog definitely isn’t!
• Insights on what can be seen as “different” for your dog
• Tips on preparing for the fun!
• Tom and Lauren tell their stories involving novelty! (Tree stumps?! Camels?!)
• Take the information your dog gives you to prepare them for the situation. 

Get ready for the spookiest time of year and prepare your dog with confidence, knowing you’re ready to be their best advocate! 

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If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!