This week we are talking to Jo from Positively Canine about a lesser known dog sport: Parkour. Even as someone who works in the industry Parkour was not something I knew a lot about and so understanding how it can help dogs have a more positive outlook on life! We, of course, also discuss how parkour activities can help with socialising a puppy and allowing them to feel more confident about exploring the world.Support the showDon't forget to rate and reviewFollow me on instagram: pooches.galore
March is Pet anxiety awareness month so we have a certified clinical animal behaviourist on to talk about how to spot anxiety in your dog. In this episode I talk to Rosie Bescoby of Pet Sense about what anxiety is, how we can spot it in our dogs, and how anxiety differs with each dog that we work with. Here is Rosies website:https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/about/We talk a lot about dog body language on this episode, you might find these references useful:https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/fr...
In this episode we are chatting with Jennifer Billot from Bone Ball Bark who is in the middle of bringing up her new puppy Griffin. We talk all things puppy training - what to focus on, what to worry about, where to go and what to do. Often bringing up a puppy can feel overwhelming knowing where to start and where to put your focus. Hopefully we can unpick some of that today and give you a bit more of a plan!Support the showDon't forget to rate and reviewFollow me on instagram: pooches.galore
Over the last year there has been a dramatic rise in people looking to purchase a puppy. Unfortunately there is a dark side to this and that dark side is that more and more puppy scams have appeared. On this podcast I chat with Laura Short who is a solicitor for a national law firm specialising in dealing with and resolving disputes between individuals.I met Laura when I trained her adorable puppy Ruby and today we are chatting about the legal side of buying a puppy.Please note that all ...
In this episode we are preparing our dogs to come out of lockdown. For some of out puppies there are lots of new experiences coming, for some dogs there might be training that has been forgotten and for some of our dogs things are going to feel overwhelming.We want to start our training now so that we can use the pathway out of lockdown to aid our training plans!Support the showDon't forget to rate and reviewFollow me on instagram: pooches.galore
Today on the podcast I am answering some questions I had in on my instagram page: pooches.galore. We are talking everything from picking the right doggy day care for your dog to stealing shoes and travelling in the car! Feel free to ask me anything on instagram and I will compile another list for another podcast! Enjoy!Support the showDon't forget to rate and reviewFollow me on instagram: pooches.galore
Separation anxiety is a huge problem for many dogs and their families at the moment. It is a complex problem and not one that is fully understood. I hope this episode helps you to understand why some dogs suffer with separation anxiety and others don't. If you have any questions about your dogs separation anxiety please drop me a dm on instagram @pooches.galore and I'll be happy to chat with you about it.Support the showDon't forget to rate and reviewFollow me on instagram: pooches.galore
When you listen you will understand the title!In this episode we are chatting with Dani Paizis who is a Canine Chiropractor. We discuss the benefits of chiropractic treatments for dogs (and there is no clicking or cracking involved) but we discuss in more detail a more holistic approach for looking after your dog. We talk everything from diet, to harnesses, to a small rant about our industry!We mention a few different items in this podcast:Canine body condition score: https://www.google....
As a dog trainer, getting dogs to come back to their owners is something I work on every day! For many dogs and their owners reuniting off the lead is a challenge! In this episode we discuss why recall can be such a challenge and how to go about changing it!I talk you through all the reasons that dogs might not come back and how to change them.Jump over to my instagram @pooches.galore if you have any questions...Support the showDon't forget to rate and reviewFollow me on instagram: pooch...
Dani is a canine chiropractor so who better to help me discuss the best way to exercise your puppy.There is a lot of mis information about how much puppies should exercise and how they should exercise. Not only do we discuss the amount they are getting we also talk about different ways you can tire your puppy out so they sleep more and then ultimately bite you less!Show links:http://www.thek9chiro.netx ray of puppies legshttps://i.pinimg.com/originals/66/74/36/667436b92a9a5f8031fd765207918e3f...
Kimberly is an expert in city dogs, working with dogs from New York to London - who else can help us understand the specific needs of city dogs. City dogs have specific requirements that even I hadn't thought about, not only when you live there but maybe for when you visit. I'm sure we can all come away with some top tips to help our dogs in more urban environments. Episode linkshttps://apdt.co.ukhttps://citydogexpert.comSupport the showDon't forget to rate and reviewFollow me on in...
This week we welcome back Sophie White who is a Veterinary Behaviourist to discuss the role that medications can play when dealing with behavioural problems.This is a complex world but we have tried to leave the technical jargon outside of the episode! But if you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to ask me and I will do my best to answer.We also discussed another podcast in this episode in which Sophie goes into more detail about the role of medications, you can find these here...
Finding out you are bringing home a new baby can be an exciting and daunting experience - imagine how your dog feels!There is a lot we can do to help prepare our dog for the new arrival, in this episode Emma and I discuss how we prepared our dogs for the arrival of our babies. I believe preparation is key to a happy, harmonious home!Emma Barber:https://www.calmercompanions.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/calmercompanionshttps://www.instagram.com/calmercompanions/Support the showDon't forge...
Because Separation Anxiety has a wide range of behaviours associated with it sometimes these behaviours are due to other factors rather than separation anxiety. In this episode we work out what it could be if it isn't separation anxiety.Get your questions in for our Q and A episode on Separation anxiety - the best way is through my Instagram account: @pooches.galoreCheck out how I can help your dog over come separation anxiety here:https://www.poochesgalore.co.uk/separation-anxietySuppor...
Before we get into how to train dogs we have to understand the foundation of all learning, in all organisms from the smallest amoeba to humans and that is classical conditioning.This is reflexive learning and is vital to all animals learning and survival.Understand this first and then we can work on more complex training next week.Remember all questions through our instagram: @pooches.galoreTo find out more about Pooches Galore have a look at our website:www.poochesgalore.co.ukInstagram: pooc...
Last week we discussed learning that happens without us even having to think about it - which has its good and bad sides.This week we are thinking more about intentional learning, where we are actively teaching our dogs through the consequences of their actions.It is a controversial topic in dog training, one which we are going to get into more and more over the next few weeks.I'm sure you have questions about this way of learning and teaching so send them over to my instagram: @pooches.galor...
It is no surprise that I advocated for the use of positive reinforcement as much as possible when it comes to dog training. But I felt it was time to go in depth about why I promote this method of training as much as possible - so here we go! A deep dive into why I don't like punishment.A few things that I went through in the podcast that you might want to have more information about:Milgrams experiment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experimentI can't find the video I was looking for ...
When I approached Sophie about coming on to our podcast to chat about the fallout of using punishment in behavioural modification I could not image that she would be able to have a client who used a shock collar on their dog who would be willing to chat on the podcast.This is a fascinating insight into why people choose to use punitive methods on their dogs and the fallout from using these. I don't want to give too much away but I really hope you enjoy this chat.If you have any questions...
Dog's barking at the postman is a relationship as long as dogs and postmen have been around. Dog's who love everyone often bark at postmen (post women and other delivery people), dog's who don't love people bark at people coming to the home, and dog's who never bark reserve their bark just for this time.So why do they target delivery people?We will explore this special relationship and work out the motivation behind the bark!To find more out about Pooches Galore:www.poochesgalore.co.ukInstagr...
In this mini episode we are going to discuss how to use a clicker in your dogs training. We will go through everything from what a clicker is, how to use it and how to get started with it.Clicker training can be a great addition to your training toolbox if used correctly so listen to how to get your dog started with a clicker.To find more out about Pooches Galore:www.poochesgalore.co.ukInstagram: @pooches.galorePlease don't forget to follow and rate this podcastSupport the showDon't forget to...