28: Your Dog Isn’t “Bad”, They’re Overwhelmed (A Dog Trainer Explains Why) with Phoebe Peppiatt from Double Woof Dog Training

About this episode

Phoebe Peppiatt discusses the importance of understanding dog behavior and compassionate training methods.

In this thoughtful and engaging conversation, Phoebe Peppiatt, a Dubai-based dog trainer, shares her journey from corporate life to ethical, relationship-led dog training. Together with Mariska, she explores why reactivity is so common, especially in busy urban environments like the UAE, and how confidence, early socialisation, and environment shape behaviour over time. They discuss practical, compassionate approaches to common challenges such as separation anxiety, potty training, and overstimulation, while also highlighting the importance of daily routines, feeding setups, and learning to read canine body language. The episode closes with an important reminder: caring for yourself as a pet parent is not optional, it’s part of caring well for your dog. Guest Bio: Phoebe Peppiatt is a Dubai-based dog trainer and the founder of Double Woof Dog Training. Originally from the UK, Phoebe has spent over a decade in the Middle East and more than five years working professionally with dogs and their humans around the world. Her approach is rooted in positive, ethical, and judgment-free training, with a strong focus on confidence, communication, and understanding behaviour beneath the…

People in this episode

Host: Mariska Nell

Guest: Phoebe Peppiatt

Topics covered

• dog training
• reactivity
• urban environments
• separation anxiety
• potty training
• canine body language
• pet parent self-care

Keywords

• dog training
• reactivity
• separation anxiety
• potty training
• canine behavior
• urban dog challenges
• positive reinforcement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Double Woof Dog Training

Places: Dubai, UAE, UK

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