It’s the series finale of Talking Dogs, so Graeme Hall has a bit of fun by answering some of the more bizarre questions to have landed in his inbox. What should you do if your dog is eating its own poo? Why is your dog reacting strangely to the Amazon Echo? And how should you deal with your dog’s odd obsession with helicopters?

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Graeme Hall tackles a very common problem – dogs barking at things they want to make go away. Does your dog bark incessantly at the postman? At animals on the TV? At passing traffic? Graeme explains the psychology behind why your dog is acting this way, which will make it easier for you to understand how to deal with the problem.

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Graeme Hall talks through how to determine whether your dog is barking to tell you something (more on that next week) or if it’s just to get your attention. If you’re sure it’s the latter, there’s one method that’ll work best: you have to ignore the dog. You have to act as though the dog has completely ceased to exist. Graeme explains the psychology behind this method, as well as giving some advice on other techniques to try if, for whatever reason, ignoring the dog isn’t an option for you.

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Graeme Hall explains how to let your dog know that you’re the leader of the household. This doesn’t mean bullying or being aggressive, it means setting clear boundaries so your dog knows what’s expected of them. Your body language and tone of voice play a part too.

He also helps three listeners with their leadership-related problems, including one woman whose dog only seems to respect her, whilst acting aggressively towards her partner.

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Graeme Hall gives advice to two listeners whose dogs really don’t get on with the other dogs in the house. One is obsessed with humping the pug he sometimes stays with, and the other is a puppy determined to be the boss of two older dogs.

He also explores the questions you’re likely to be asking yourself when you have (or are considering having) more than one dog; does it matter what breeds I’m putting together? How should I introduce them to each other? Is it ever a good idea to get two puppies at the same time? And what should I expect when one dog sadly dies?

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Graeme Hall explains why dogs – in particular puppies – are likely to nip at everything they can …the sofa, your slippers, your hand…! They’re exploring and learning about the world in the same way we would with our hands! However, it can be incredibly frustrating, so with the help of two listeners, Graeme talks through techniques to help nip the problem in the bud, including rewarding with toys and putting the pup in time out.

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Graeme Hall ambitiously covers a whole year of a dog’s life in this episode. He begins by tackling the most common problems you might have with a little puppy, from how long you should take off work, to confusion over vaccinations, and toilet training. He then explains why your puppy suddenly seems to forget all their training from about six months old… they’ve become an unruly teenager!

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Graeme Hall tackles dogs that pull on the lead. He explains his ‘invisible box’ technique, which helps teach your dog to walk to heel, as well as how to execute the perfect ‘lead flick’. He also hears from an owner whose retriever is petrified of traffic, and talks her through how to desensitise the dog to the noise so they can enjoy walks together.

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Graeme Hall answers your pressing questions about walking your dog. Is a harness or a collar better? How long should the lead be? And does it matter which side of me my dog walks on? Plus, he helps a listener whose Labrador likes to stubbornly plonk herself down on the pavement because she knows it means she’ll get love and attention from strangers.

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It’s a festive special! Graeme Hall talks through what he thinks about special doggy chocolate, the best presents you can buy to keep your dog mentally stimulated throughout the day, and how to make sure your dog isn’t overwhelmed by extra (energetic!) people in the house. Plus, he explains how to teach the ‘leave’ command ahead of Christmas just in case your dog starts to get curious about picking decorations and food off the floor…

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