Caffeine and Canines

🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: ⁠https://ycaonline.co.uk/yca-mentorship-webinar-opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP656&podcast=EP%2066Recorded live from the Sunshine Coast, this special episode drops you right into the middle of our Australian tour. Jacob and Kirky sit down with Simon The Mutt Nut Moody (AKA the greatest dog trainer on the planet) to share the highs, lows (vegemite), and near-death experiences from the trip so far.

🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://ycaonline.co.uk/yca-mentorship-webinar-opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP65&podcast=Ep%2065I was stuck with two reactive dogs I couldn’t take anywhere - every walk felt like a disaster waiting to happen. This is the breakthrough I wish I had from the start, and it could save you years of frustration. 👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? Click here: https://ycaonline.co.uk/behaviour-bible-yt?podcast=Ep%2065👉 Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help: ⁠https://yorkshirecanineacademy.co.uk/training-with-instinct?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP65⁠&podcast=Ep%2065

This week’s episode is a Q&A straight from our recent development week, and as always, I don’t hold back. This episode aims to cut through all the shitty information available online and give you uncensored training advice that actually works.🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://ycaonline.co.uk/yca-mentorship-webinar-opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep_64&utm_campaign=mentorship_webinar&podcast=EP%2064👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? Click here: https://ycaonline.co.uk/the-behaviour-bible-yt?podcast=EP%2064👉 Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help: https://yorkshirecanineacademy.co.uk/training-with-instinct?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep64&podcast=EP%2064

🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://ycaonline.co.uk/yca-mentorship-webinar-opt-inWith so many conflicting online opinions - especially when it comes to dog training methods, tools, and dare I say it… the e-collar - I thought I'd reach out to one of the best minds in the industry to finally put some of these arguments to bed.So, in today’s video, I’m joined by dog trainer, neuroscientist, and queen of dog training science, Dr. Melanie Uhde.If you feel like you're being pulled from pillar to post and drowning in conflicting information, you definitely don’t want to miss the next 60 minutes of pure dog training scientific gold.---🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA, WE’RE COMING FOR YOUThis September we’re hitting Sydney, the Sunshine Coast, and Melbourne for hands-on dog training and live business seminars. Come train with us, level up your skills, and hang out in real life. 👉⁠ ⁠⁠More info & tickets here⁠⁠⁠---👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? Click here: ⁠⁠https://ycaonline.co.uk/behaviour-bible-yt👉 Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help: ⁠⁠⁠https://yorkshirecanineacademy.co.uk/training-with-instinct?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep63⁠&podcast=EP%2063

Recorded live on our California tour, this episode is a raw, unfiltered Q&A with Jacob - answering real questions from dog owners and trainers navigating reactivity. This session is packed with straight-talking advice, lived experience, and zero fluff.🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: ⁠https://ycaonline.co.uk/jacob-opt-in-webinar?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep_62&podcast=EP%2062🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA, WE’RE COMING FOR YOUThis September we’re hitting Sydney, the Sunshine Coast, and Melbourne for hands-on dog training and live business seminars. Come train with us, level up your skills, and hang out in real life. 👉⁠ ⁠More info & tickets here⁠⁠---👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? Click here: ⁠https://ycaonline.co.uk/behaviour-bible-yt?podcast=EP%2062👉 Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help: ⁠⁠https://yorkshirecanineacademy.co.uk/training-with-instinct?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep62&podcast=EP%2062

If you’ve got a reactive dog? Then this episode isn’t just helpful - it’s essential. I’m joined by Michael Ellis for a rapid-fire masterclass  that gives you a foolproof path from reactivity to neutrality. We’ll answer: the starting block exercises that 99% of people ignore; exactly what to do the moment your dog explodes; and the step-by-step progression from 100ft out to your dog being able to tolerate dogs in their space from just a few feet away. Like I said, if you have a reactive dog, it would be Criminal to miss this - pen and paper at the ready. Enjoy!🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://ycaonline.co.uk/jacob-opt-in-webinar?podcast=EP%2061🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA, WE’RE COMING FOR YOUThis September we’re hitting Sydney, the Sunshine Coast, and Melbourne for hands-on dog training and live business seminars. Come train with us, level up your skills, and hang out in real life. 👉 ⁠More info & tickets here⁠---👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? Click here: https://ycaonline.co.uk/behaviour-bible-yt?podcast=EP%2061👉 Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help: ⁠https://yorkshirecanineacademy.co.uk/training-with-instinct?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep61⁠&podcast=EP%2061

This episode is basically a therapy session about coming home from the best week of our lives. Dogs, Dog training legends, ridiculous food, big trucks, and bigger laughs. California, you were magic - thank you. We’re not crying, you are. 🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://ycaonline.co.uk/jacob-opt-in-webinar?podcast=EP%2060🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA, WE’RE COMING FOR YOUThis September we’re hitting Sydney, the Sunshine Coast, and Melbourne for hands-on dog training and live business seminars. Come train with us, level up your skills, and hang out in real life. 👉 More info & tickets here---👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? Click here: https://ycaonline.co.uk/behaviour-bible-yt?podcast=EP%2060👉 Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help: https://yorkshirecanineacademy.co.uk/training-with-instinct?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep60&podcast=EP%2060⁠

I messed up my first dog Ranger, big time - but you don’t have to. In this special episode with world-class trainer Forrest Micke, we reveal the exact blueprint to skip the reactivity, fast-track your progress, and turn your puppy into your dream dog. Miss this, and you might miss your window.👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? Click here: https://ycaonline.co.uk/behaviour-bible-yt?podcast=EP%2059👉 Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can https://yorkshirecanineacademy.co.uk/training-with-instinct?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep59&podcast=EP%2059👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship - This FREE business webinar will change your life: https://ycaonline.co.uk/jacob-opt-in-webinar?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep59&podcast=EP%2059

I wasted years figuring this out - don't make the same mistakes.This brutally honest breakdown will save you time, stress, and heartbreak if you're training a reactive dog (or even just starting out).👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? Click here: https://ycaonline.co.uk/behaviour-bible-yt?podcast=EP%2057👉 Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help: https://yorkshirecanineacademy.co.uk/training-with-instinct?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep_57&podcast=EP%2057👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship - This FREE webinar will change your life: https://ycaonline.co.uk/jacob-opt-in-webinar?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep_57&podcast=EP%2057

Editor’s note: Episode 58 contains absolutely no structured dog training content - just a rambling chat between Jacob and Kirky, and quite frankly, some extremely inappropriate games. If you’re here for practical advice or behaviour insights… skip this one.But if you fancy a laugh, want to escape the seriousness of the world, or just enjoy a completely unfiltered chinwag between two unqualified philosophers - this might be for you.Let this be a lesson for the boys to start preparing, as there is absolutely nothing of value in this episode. And quite frankly, they should be ashamed of themselves.Listen at your own discretion.The boys dedicate this one to Uncle Glenn Cooke x⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship - This FREE webinar will change your life: ⁠https://ycaonline.co.uk/jacob-opt-in-webinar?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep_58&podcast=EP%2058------⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this week’s episode, Jacob and Ian dive deep into what it really takes to become not just a great dog trainer-but a super human one. Whether you're working with clients professionally or training your own dog at home, the principles are the same. They explore the often-overlooked personal protocols that can prevent burnout, build resilience, and help you show up at your best - for your dog, your clients, and yourself.From sleep and stress to self-discipline and structure, this episode blends human performance with canine behaviour in a way that will leave you rethinking how you train… and how you live.Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started on your dog training journey, this is one of those episodes that might just change the way you approach it all.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship - This FREE webinar will change your life: ⁠https://ycaonline.co.uk/jacob-opt-in-webinar?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep_56&podcast=EP%2056------⁠⁠⁠👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Two weeks ago, I put out a podcast that sparked a ton of questions, and the most common one was "Where do I start?" This is the exact blueprint I wish I had a decade ago, condensing my entire career of business knowledge and entrepreneurship into one powerful session. We're diving deep into practical, no-nonsense strategies to build your dog training business from the ground up, so you can stop wasting time and start making a real impact. This conversation is packed with game-changing insights and insider secrets you absolutely need to hear.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship - This FREE webinar will change your life: ⁠⁠https://ycaonline.co.uk/jacob-opt-in-webinar?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep_55&podcast=EP%2055------⁠⁠👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I don’t get nervous often - but every time I’ve spoken with this guest, I’ve felt it.Michael Ellis is a name that needs no introduction. If you’ve spent any time in the world of dog training, you already know why this conversation matters.In this episode, we sit down with one of the true cornerstones of modern dog training. Whether you’re a professional, an enthusiast, or just someone who wants to understand their dog better — this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship - This FREE webinar will change your life: ⁠⁠⁠https://ycaonline.co.uk/jacob-opt-in-webinar?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep_54&podcast=EP%2054------⁠👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you listen to this podcast you'll get 10 years of business knowledge in 60 minutes.My entire career of business knowledge and entrepreneurship condensed into one video. I hope the information here serves you as well as it did me. From my heart, thank you!👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship - This FREE webinar will change your life: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ycaonline.co.uk/jacob-opt-in-webinar?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ep_53&podcast=EP%2053------👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jacob’s back from safari, and he’s brought more than just photos — he’s got fresh insights from the wild that actually relate to your dog. From lions and wild dogs to elephants and giraffes, we’re diving into animal behaviour in the wild and what it can teach us about the dogs we live with every day. Funny, fascinating, and full of unexpected lessons.👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship

While the cat’s away, the mice will play!In a Caffeine and Canines first, there’s no Jacob this week - but don’t worry, AJ’s stepped up to join Kirky for a reflective (and hilarious) deep dive into the dogs of their past.They’re sharing stories, lessons learned, and the honest truth about what they’d do differently if those dogs were still with them today.It’s heartfelt, educational, and full of laughs - just how we roll.We miss you, Jacob!⁠⁠👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship

This week, Jacob and Kirky sit down with AJ Coombes, the latest trainer to join the YCA team. They talk about his path to becoming a dog trainer and the lessons learned along the way. We’re thrilled to have him on board, not just as an expert trainer and certified PSA decoy, but as a genuinely top bloke. Honest, insightful. Part two’s on the way...Shout out to our good friend Brad, we love you really - https://www.gtdog.co.uk⁠⁠👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship

This week, Jacob’s joined by special guest Simão (aka Simon) - a recent mentee at the YCA who flew in from Barcelona to shadow the team. They dive into the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons on the path to becoming a dog trainer. Real talk, fresh perspective, and plenty to think about if you’re on the same journey.⁠👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ ⁠⁠👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship⁠⁠

This week, Jacob and Kirky are calling you out - it’s time to STOP doing the stuff that's holding your dog back... and START doing what actually works. Straight-talking, a little brutal, and exactly what you (and your dog) need.👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ 👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 Mentorship⁠

👉 Want FREE access to our YCA Behaviour Bible? A dog training course worth over £500? CLICK HERE⁠ 👉 ⁠Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help⁠⁠👉 Start your journey as a professional dog trainer, join my 2025 MentorshipGot a trainer - or thinking of getting one? In this episode, we’re chatting about how to actually get the most out of that experience. What to expect, how to make it work for you, and some honest tips we wish more people heard before they started.