The Chihuahua Podcast

Think you don’t have time to train your Chihuahua? Well, you do now! The ‘I don’t have time’ excuse isn’t a thing after listening to this episode! We bring you ‘Time Saving Training Hacks’! In this episode we let you in on our training secrets! How do dog trainers ‘fit in’ training their own dogs when they are helping train everyone else’s? By working SMARTER not harder…. - We discuss how it’s possible to reward your dog 50 times a DAY to create your DREAM DOG. - Hayley explains how making a cup of tea really boost your dog’s skills… at ANY age!! - - And… We give you a USEFUL rocket ship hack to get OFF your phone and get ON with TRAINING your Chihuahua! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

In this episode we discuss what to do if your Chihuahua has a bad or scary experience. How to help them recover and how the power of play impacts recovery. Find us on Facebook at ⁠⁠⁠The Chihuahua Podcast⁠⁠⁠ Find Kate at ⁠⁠⁠Carry on Canine!⁠⁠⁠ Find Hayley at ⁠⁠⁠Halo Pups!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

Body Language Myths! Do you know what your Chihuahua is REALLY saying? I mean.. really. This episode may surprise you.. Kate and I discuss TWO communication signals that are OFTEN misunderstood and misinterpreted AND how we need to ‘level up’ our understanding of our Chihuahuas body language to keep them feeling SAFE and HAPPY In this episode: Does your Chihuahua REALLY ask for belly rubs? What the heck is a ‘Kiss to dismiss’? and why you should be aware of it especially if you have children. What can cause some Chihuahuas to ‘bite out of the blue’ after you have been petting them.. ? And MUCH more! Prepare to have your mind blown! You’ll never see your Chihuahua or any dogs for that matter with the same eyes again Find us on Facebook at ⁠⁠The Chihuahua Podcast⁠⁠ Find Kate at ⁠⁠Carry on Canine!⁠⁠ Find Hayley at ⁠⁠Halo Pups!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

Following the XL Bully Ban in the UK, our small dogs have been getting a lot of attention directed at them for being aggressive, so we wanted to set the record straight and help both large and small dog owners deal with interactions between the two. We also teach you a neat game to play with your dog to help with reactivity and loose lead walking! To leave us an audio message go to: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast Find us on Facebook at ⁠The Chihuahua Podcast⁠ Find Kate at ⁠Carry on Canine!⁠ Find Hayley at ⁠Halo Pups!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

In this episode of The Chihuahua Podcast we sit down and talk dog training on TV with our special guest, Nanci Creedon! Qualifications Primary degree in Zoology from UCC Master’s degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from Newcastle University Certification Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants since October 2013. Provisional CAB with Association of Professional Behaviour Councillors. (APBC) Currently undergoing assessment to become full CCAB, will be submitting for the Sept 1st 2023 deadline. Research Research paper on Dog Bites published in the Irish Veterinary Journal “Dog bite injuries to humans and the use of breed-specific legislation: a comparison of bites from legislated and non-legislated dog breeds” Continued Education Has attended – PACT – Introduction to Clinical Animal Behaviour - Ongoing Jim Crosby – The Forensics of Aggression Online Course IAABC 2022 IAABC – Stress and the Animal in Front of You - 2021 Dr. Karen Overall (Animal Events UK) 22nd-24th September 2017 Woof 2017 (Domesticated Manners) 10th-12th Feb 2017 Dr Karen Overall (Animal Events UK) May 8th, 9th, 10th 2015 Professor Jaak Panksepp - World Leading Neuroscientist 1 Day Seminar 21st April 2015 APBC Annual Conference 14/09/2014 Rise VanFleet The Human Half of Dog Training 15/09/2014 Canine Aggression & Case Investigation 16th & 17th June 2014 Dog Bite Prevention Conference (Victoria Stilwell Organisation) May 31st June 1st, 2014 APDT Ireland Annual Conference 22/06/2014 Sarah Kalnajs Seminar, 2nd March 2013 Leash reactivity: From Cause to Cure “WOOF”: The European Training & Behaviour Conference22nd, 23rd, 24th February 2013 Collection of seminar DVD’s worth over £1500 acquired over the past 8 years with speakers from Patricia McConnell to Ken Ramerez, to Chirag Patel, to Nicolas Dodman and many others in between. Expert Witness Has provided expert witness in two cases in Irish courts. Professional Experience Creedons Dog Care 2010-2022 Former owner of Creedons Dog Care, Ireland’s oldest doggie daycare centre, opened in 2010, and sold in 2022 to former manager. During my time at Creedons I ran weekly puppy classes, obedience classes, private training sessions and behaviour modification sessions. Creedons College 2015-Present Director at Creedons College, a nationally accredited adult educational institution running online and classroom-based courses. I have designed, developed and delivered multiple classroom, and online based educational courses. I delivered both the Practical Dog Training course and the Professional Dog Training Instructor courses from 2015 to 2020. The programmes are now delivered by Josanne Dodd, a certified behaviour consultant. RTE 2013-2020, 2022- I appear on RTE’s Today Show with Maura and Daithi delivering dog behaviour advice on live TV. Channel 5 2020 Featured on a 4-episode TV series, Cats and Dogs at War with Chirag Patel, where I provided dog expert advice to families where the cat and dog are not getting along. Channel 4 2022 Feature in series 1 of 8-episode series The Dog Academy, for Channel 4, staring alongside Victoria Stilwell. I provided insight into the development of dog’s behaviour challenges to pet owners during clinics. www.nancicreedon.co.uk Find us on Facebook at The Chihuahua Podcast Find Kate at Carry on Canine! Find Hayley at Halo Pups! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

In this episode of The Chihuahua Podcast we look at the five freedoms / domains of animal welfare and how they apply to your Chihuahua. The Five Freedoms is a framework for animal welfare that outlines five essential domains or areas of focus to ensure the well-being of animals. These Five Freedoms were first developed by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council in the 1960s and have since been widely adopted and adapted for various species and contexts. The Five Freedoms are: Freedom from Hunger and Thirst / Nutrition: Animals must have access to an appropriate and balanced diet, as well as clean water to maintain health and vigor. Freedom from Discomfort / Environment: Animals should be provided with an environment that offers shelter, space, and resting areas to avoid discomfort or suffering due to environmental conditions. Freedom from Pain, Injury, or Disease / Health: Animals should receive proper medical care and attention to prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses or injuries. This includes appropriate prevention and management strategies. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour: Animals must be allowed to engage in natural behaviours and movements that are essential to their physical and psychological well-being. This includes providing space, opportunities for exercise, and mental stimulation. Freedom from Fear and Distress / mental state / experiences: Animals should not experience fear or distress that may be caused by inappropriate handling, living conditions, or treatment. Minimizing stress and ensuring humane handling and care are crucial aspects of this freedom. These Five Freedoms provide a comprehensive framework for assessing and improving animal welfare across a wide range of species and settings, from farm animals and companion animals to animals in research and wildlife conservation. They serve as a guide for ethical and responsible treatment of animals and are widely used as a basis for animal welfare legislation, standards, and guidelines. Episodes mentioned: Canine Nutrition with Alyssa Ralph Aggression in Dogs with Michael Shikashio Find us on Facebook at The Chihuahua Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

Amber Batson graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1999 and has worked in clinical vet practice ever since.  Right from the beginning of her vet career she realized the intrinsic links between health / disease and dog behavior and how so much of her interactions with dogs required understanding of dog communication and both physical and emotional needs. Amber undertook several years of part time behavior education alongside her veterinary work and then in 2007 set up her own business, Understand Animals with the aim to bridge the gap between emerging behavioural science and its practical application to help people and the dogs they lived or worked alongside, have the best relationships. Today, Amber offers both in person and on line education on many aspects of animal behaviour and welfare regularly offering presentations to a global audience.  She continues to work part time in the vet clinic where she tries hard to promote the concept of compassionate handling as well as offering vet behaviour consultations and working with welfare cases as a legal expert witness. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/understandanimals/   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

Tom Candy is a Senior Training and Behaviour advisor for the largest dog welfare organization in the uk. Tom is responsible for overseeing the training and behaviour teams at multiple rehoming centres across the south west. His duties include assessment, management and implementation of behaviour modification. As well as staff training and development.A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom to undertake a BSc (Hons) in bio-veterinary science, and an MSc in clinical animal behaviour from the University of Lincoln, UK.Having started volunteering in rescue at the age of 15, Tom has been involved in a variety of aspects of rescue, including fundraising, home checks, transporting, and general day-to-day activities. Since graduating from University, Tom has been working as a training and behaviour advisor at a rehoming centre before, locuming across 7 centres then moving to the senior training and behaviour team. He is also a trustee for Hope Rescue Wales.  Tom is Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Shelter behaviour specialist with the IAABC and a full member of the APBC. The Association of Dog and Cat Homes: https://adch.org.uk/ You can find Kate at ⁠⁠Carry on Canine⁠⁠! You can find Hayley at ⁠⁠Halo Pups⁠⁠! Follow ⁠⁠The Chihuahua Podcast⁠⁠ on Facebook! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

Alyssa Ralph is highly qualified in both dog behaviour and dog nutrition and works uniquely on the interface between the two in her consultancy, Holistic Pet Services. She has a focus on aggressive and reactive dogs, and creates bespoke plans for these dogs which encompass all aspects of health and well-being to enact real change in their behaviour. You can find out more about Alyssa and her work at www.holisticpetservices.co.uk and Your Dog's Club You can find Kate at ⁠Carry on Canine⁠! You can find Hayley at ⁠Halo Pups⁠! Follow ⁠The Chihuahua Podcast⁠ on Facebook! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

Kamal Fernandez, Internationally renowned dogs trainer, author, World Championship Level Sports dog coach. With over 33 years experience in the world of dogs and dog training, Kamal has helped promote the use of reinforcement based methodology to train dogs from unruly pets to Crufts winners.He has competed at the highest level in dog sports, and speaks at conferences and delivers seminars all over the world, including the Victoria Stillwell Bite Conference, IMPACT conference for service and military personnel, as well as Television appearances on Sky Televions ‘Dogs Might Fly’, where 12 rescue dogs were followed on their journey to ‘flying a plane’.Also author of ‘Pathway to Positivity’ and ‘Relabelling Reactivity’.Career Highlights so far:Crufts competitorSpeaker at Lemonade Conference for FDSAInstructor for Fenzi Dog Sport AcademyWorld championship level dog sports coachCrufts judge/steward/team managerKeynote speak: IMPACT conferenceVictoria Stillwell Bite Prevention conferenceInternational Seminar presenterAuthor of: Pathway to PositivityClicker Expo presenterOut on Control Dog Summit keynote speakerDecoding Your canine Summit Keynote speakerSusan Garret’s Dogsthat Podcast guest speakerCoach for New Zealand Crufts World Cup TeamCoach for Australian Crufts World Cup Team You can find Kamal at: Website: kamalfernandezonlinedogtraining.comSocials: Instagram: @kamalfernandezdogtrainingFacebook: Kamal Fernandez Dog Training You can find Kate at Carry on Canine! You can find Hayley at Halo Pups! Follow The Chihuahua Podcast on Facebook! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

Debby Lucken is a fully qualified dog trainer with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and dog behaviourist with the International School of Canine Psychology. She is a member of the Pet Professional Network, ICAN International Companion Animal Network, INTODogs, the Pet Professional Guild, the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), the Dog Training College and The Dog Welfare Alliance.Debby has over 8 years’ experience working with dogs, and she particularly enjoys assisting kids to train and raise their dogs to be great family companions. Some of her clients have also gone and become great therapy dogs in schools and nursing homes.Debby is the founder of Kids Around Dogs (KAD), which is an association of professionals who specialise in working with families and schools to help children and dogs to live in harmony together.Moreover, Debby has designed a successful protocol to overcome the fear of dogs in kids, which all KAD Approved Professionals are qualified to use.Debby’s work with KAD has been awarded the SBS Theo Paphitis Award in May 2022.Debby is based in Poole, Dorset, with her husband Gary, their daughter Molly, their 2 doggies Wilco the Pug and Winnie the Golden Retriever and Mario the cat.Dorset is where Debby runs her dog training and behavioural business under the name of Pocodogs, however she delivers lessons and webinars globally (she is also bilingual, speaking English and Italian, which allows her to help more professionals and dog’s handlers around the world).Kids Around Dogs is on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok and Twitterwww.kidsarounddogs.co.uk Find us on Facebook at The Chihuahua Podcast! Find Hayley at HaloPups! Find Kate at Carry on Canine! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

In this very special episode we sit down with world renowned aggression expert and discuss aggressive behaviour in Chihuahuas. Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and focuses on teaching other professionals from around the world on how to successfully work aggression cases. He is a five-term president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and was the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Member of the Year in 2020. Michael is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Fox News, The List TV, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World. He also hosts the popular podcast show “The Bitey End of the Dog” where he chats with the foremost experts on dog aggression. He has been a featured keynote speaker at conferences, universities, and seminars in more than 200 cities and 14 different countries around the world, and offers a variety of educational opportunities on the topic of canine aggression, including the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and the annual Aggression in Dogs Conference. Follow us on Facebook at The Chihuahua Podcast! Find Hayley at HaloPups! Find Kate at Carry on Canine! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

In this episode we sit down with Jack Fenton, dog trainer and behavioural practioner, based in Dorset, who specialises in working with anxious and reactive dogs using Nosework related skills. Utilising a stress-free, emotions based approach, Jack is focused on ensuring that both the caregiver and their dog are able to become their ideal selves. Jack has lectured for various organisations including the Pet Professional Network and Dog Training College and has presented at conferences such as KIENO on a variety of topics, including Nosework and 'Fizzy' dogs. He's also published courses with leading pet professional organisations such as DoGenius Institute. Jack has written for national publications including The Mirror, and his work has been featured in a variety of online and print publications. Over his seven year career, Jack has worked with over six hundred dogs, including online students in America, Canada, Australia and Sweden. Jack runs a host of informative in-person workshops across Dorset, including Nosework, Gundog and Reactive Roamers (a workshop designed to help reactive dogs overcome their fears). Jack has also launched a series of successful webinars including his Fizzy to Focused series, which was accessed by caregivers and professionals in over seventeen countries. Jack has also recently launched his Ultimate Nosework Online Classes, combining Mantrailing, Tracking and Scentwork into one complete package to help anxious, reactive and fizzy dogs.  You can find out more about Jack at the following links:  The Dorset Dog Trainer  Facebook - Jack Fenton - The Dorset Dog Trainer  Instragram - The Dorset Dog Trainer  Emailing List  Email Jack at jfentondogtraining@gmail.com   Find us on Facebook at The Chihuahua Podcast! You can find Hayley at Halo Pups and Kate at Carry on Canine!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

How do we set rules and boundaries for our Chihuahuas without resorting to scare tactics, tune in to this week's episode to find out! Find us on Facebook at The Chihuahua Podcast! Find Hayley at Halo Pups! Find Kate at Carry on Canine! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

In this episode we cover the two most important things that your Chihuahua needs to know and discuss what to do when approached by dogs with no recall, also known as "It's OK, he's friendly!" dogs.  Find us on Facebook at The Chihuahua Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

In this week's episode we talk to Kennel Club Education Coordinator, Show Exhibitor, Kennel Club Assured Breeder and Judge, Rachel Berrington and discuss  Hypoglycaemia in Chihuahuas, Luxating Patellas, the breed standard plus a lot more.  And I mean a lot. So join us and learn from Rachel's wealth of knowledge on our wonderful breed, the Chihuahua.  Join us on Facebook at The Chihuahua Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

In this episode we tackle puppy biting and what you can do about it, we also discuss how to spot the difference between puppy biting and real biting and we both sing baby shark which is not to be missed! If you have a puppy biting problem or need help with your Chihuahua make sure to head on over to the Facebook group Chihuahua Training Help and Advice Follow us on our Facebook page The Chihuahua Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

In this exciting episode of Chihuahua Xtra we are joined by the founder of the Facebook group Chihuahuas who train and discuss chihuahuas doing agility, obedience and much more. To join the group head to Chihuahuas Who Train (Agility/Obedience etc) on Facebook The Chihuahua Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

Is your Chihuahua a picky eater? Have you tried everything?  In this episode we look at the reasons why Chihuahuas might not be so keen to eat and most importantly what you can do about it! Please remember to leave us a 5 star review wherever you are listening and if you have any questions head to our Facebook page The Chihuahua Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message

Welcome back to the first Chihuahua Xtra of 2023.  In this episode we talk about Christmas with our Chihuahuas, growling in Chihuahuas and what it does and doesn't mean.  We talk dominance theory and how that was debunked by the same person who came up with the idea.  We also talk about the new Chihuahua Facebook group Chihuahuas who Train, which is very exciting and a breath of fresh air.  Book mentioned: Dominance in Dogs, Fact or Fiction? by Barry Eaton Our Facebook page: The Chihuahua Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechihuahuapodcast/message