Pup Talk The Podcast

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/

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/

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'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/

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/

Calling all Whippet lovers. Debbie Humphreys is the founder of Redhound for Dogs. She's a self-confessed Whippet addict and author of Life with a Whippet. Debbie shares some of what she's learned from living with Whippets most of her life. www.redhoundfordogs.com http://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs If you enjoy this podcast, I'd love you to leave me a review. Or why not share it with someone now? 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 get 50% off your first month with the code THEPACK50 You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

Dogs can be frustrating or upsetting at times. Some people have told me they feel guilty, overwhelmed or a failure. Giving themselves a hard time for something they did. Or didn't do! If any of that resonates with you, in this episode I'm sharing some quick practical tips to help you, right now. Plus, the One breath reset to help calm your nervous system and your dog's. A helpful blog about overcoming negativity bias - https://www.schoen-clinic.co.uk/post/what-is-negativity-bias-and-how-can-you-overcome-it/ Please share this podcast with someone that you think also needs to hear this today. 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 get 50% off your first month with the code THEPACK50 You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

Could you be doing too much training and enrichment with your dog? It's something I've been exploring recently after witnessing first hand the power of doing very little at all. 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 get 50% off your first month with the code THEPACK50 You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

Ahead of National Pet Remembrance Day (5th July), I'm talking to Diane James, from the Blue Cross Pet Loss Support Service. We talk about the various forms of pet loss, including theft and rehoming for any reason. We also talk about the different stages of grief we can go through and the free support that is available through the Blue Cross service. If you've been affected by pet loss, whether it's a recent loss or happened some time ago, you can contact the Blue Cross helpline: 0800 096 6606 (8.30am - 8.30pm every day) or email them at plsmail@bluecross.org.uk or chat online. If you want affordable help with your dog, you can join Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack You can get 50% off your first month with the code THEPACK50 You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

Do you wonder what is going on in your dog's gut? Are spending a lot on food and supplements but not sure if you're getting it right? Your dog's gut microbiome has a huge impact on their health and behaviour. Join me talking to TV Vet and Head of Veterinary Science & Nutrition at Biome9 about their gut health test and personalised nutrition reports. If you want to try Biome9 you can get 15% off here https://biome9.com/PUPTALK with the code PUPTALK If you want affordable help with your dog, you can join Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack You can get 50% off your first month with the code THEPACK50 You can also join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

This episode is about resource guarding. What it is? How you can inadvertently bring it on. What it can look like. What are reasons that it happens? Can you reduce the chances of it becoming a problem? How you start to work on it if it's already happening? If you want affordable help with your dog, you can join Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack You can get 50% off your first month with the code THEPACK50 To join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

A personal story from me, Niki French, this week that links directly into helping our dogs to move forwards, especially when it feels like there is no progress. If you want affordable help with your dog, you can join Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack You can get 50% off your first month with the code THEPACK50 To join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/

In part 2, we talk about frustration in dogs - what it is and why it's such an issue for shelter dogs. We also talk about balancing the right levels of routine and predictability that are helpful in a shelter environment. Plus how to tailor activities for a dog based on Tom's green / amber / red pyramid system. He's also got some great tips for anyone thinking about getting a rescue dog. Tom also gives his views on the direction of rescues with growing focus on individual dogs' needs beyond the basics of food, water and exercise. If you want affordable help with your dog, you can join Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack You can get 50% off your first month with the code THEPACK50 Follow Tom's Simplifying Shelter Behaviour Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550613461377 To join my free Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/puptalk/