The Honest Hounds Podcast

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Honest Interviews - Kaela, Maya & Nala

This week Sean is joined by recent Honest Hounds Dog Trainer Mentorship Graduate, Kaela.

Kaela set up her dog walking business at 17 and has spent the last 3 years learning and growing her business while working with her own dogs Nala and Maya. Kaela shares how she uses her knowledge as a dog trainer while walking with clients, what she works on with her own dogs and how she balances allowing them freedom with trust and partnership.

Follow Kaela on:

Instagram @Kaela.and.K9s

Facebook @KaelaandK9's

Does your dog actually need you to “speak dog,” or have we taken that idea a bit too literally?

In today’s episode of Jess and Jessie, we’re digging into a brilliant question one of our members asked recently: Does my dog need me to be a dog?

We talk a lot about learning to speak dog, understanding body language, and communicating in a way that your dog understands. But does that mean your dog expects you to be a dog?

We hear it a lot within dominance theory, the idea that you need to act like a dog. And we know it’s important for our dogs to understand our intentions. But what is actually important here? And what do our dogs really want from us?

Come have a listen as we unpick this big topic.

Honest Interviews: Polly & Elsie

This episode Sean chats with Polly about her dog Elsie.

We discuss all the training that Polly put in, the slightly wonky start to life Elsie had, why balls are more dangerous than you think, and the closest thing to full-blown addiction I've ever seen in an animal.

If you enjoy this episode please give us a like and subscribe to the podcast ready for more Honest Interviews with dog owners around the world.

Honest Interviews: Amy, Ted & Goose

Thank you all so much for listening to episode 1 and for all the kind feedback so far.

This episode Sean chats with Priya about her dog Arthur. We discuss how finding HH changed everything for Priya after 4+ years of trying to help Arthur and his behavioural issues. We also talk muzzles, leads, community and how she inspired a wave of dinner parties.

If you're interested in following along with Priya and Arthur's journey you can follow on Instagram at @arthur_the_greek

Jess and Jessie are back with another podcast, and this is a really interesting combination of discussion and research.

We are looking at current research surrounding tone and how we can use our voice to successfully communicate with our dogs. We dive into what dogs enjoy, how we can utilise voice variation to build our bond and engagement, and give you some simple tips and strategies to try if you want to get the most from your communication with your dog.

From pitch and tone to the way our dogs respond to different vocal styles, this episode looks at what the research tells us and how we can actually use it in everyday life.

Honest Interviews: Amy, Ted & Goose

Season 2 is here. Sean is in the hosts chair now and we decided it woul dbe fun to have the first ever podcast guest back on to kick off season 2.

This episode Sean chats with Amy about all the changes since she was first on the podcast, how life with two dogs looks, Ted's changes, her business and so much more.

If you're interested in working with Amy you can find her on Instagram at @its.teds.tails or @thewildertails, her website is www.teds-tails.com, and Honest Hounds members can join her neutral walks in and around Teddington in London.

Jessie & Jess: Navigating The Food Industry - Current Drama & Best Practice
You might have spotted the current drama surrounding Years Food following reports of sudden dry eye in dogs and the subsequent recall of its fresh meals. But what do we actually know so far, and is buckwheat itself really the problem?
We jumped on a podcast to talk all things nutrition: how to deal with the overwhelm of where to start, some simple lessons to take away, and what Jess feeds across a week for her pile of dogs.
This is a BIG topic, so let us know what else you'd like to see us cover!

Jess & Jessie: What Is Honest Hounds?

Jess and Jessie are on the podcast! They're kicking off a new mini-series taking you behind the scenes at Honest Hounds, who we are as a team, what we stand for, and the thinking behind everything we do. In this first episode, they sit down together to answer the biggest question of all: what is Honest Hounds, really? Expect much chat, some insight into our recent Board and Train dogs and us breaking down what underpins the community we created.

Lucy, Poppy & Bailey - When House Guests Become Impossible

In this episode, we sit down with Lucy to talk about the reality of living with a Romanian rescue who is terrified of visitors. We discuss the unique challenges of bringing home a young dog with zero life exposure, the pressure often placed on owners by rescue organisations, and what happens when your dog's behaviour starts to dictate who can step through your front door.

Lucy shares her journey of navigating the rescue world, paying it forward by gaining her own experience, and how the struggles she faced with her dogs ultimately inspired her to change careers and become a dog trainer herself.

If you are currently feeling trapped in your own home, unable to have guests over, this episode dives into exactly how hard that reality can be. But more importantly, it shows that with the right support and understanding, you can move beyond it to get your life back, for both you and your dog.