Best Dog Behaviourist Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 108 Top 3 Tips for a Happy Christmas with Your Dog 15:10

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Is your Christmas looking more like canine chaos, rather than festive fun? Well in this holiday-themed episode, we’re taking a look at how we can prioritise our dogs’ wellbeing and happiness, whilst also taking the chance to enjoy the celebrations. We’ll dive into what ‘fairness’ means when it comes to our dogs, and give you some handy tips and tri…

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Wine In One Hand, Clicker In The Other: Chair Games ft. Linda Hughes 16:29

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Send us a text What if one of your most effective training sessions happens on a chair? In this episode, we dig into “glass of wine” games: short, calm, indoor training sessions that turn bad weather, busy days, pain flare-ups, or limited mobility into genuine progress. Anchoring yourself in a chair strips out all the noise. No over-helping. No mic…

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Ep 107 Why Your Dog Loses Their Barking Mind at the Window (& What to Do About It) 15:09

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Does your dog have a meltdown every time something walks past the window? This is a super common struggle, and no, it’s not because your dog is simply “being naughty” or trying to run the neighbourhood! In this episode, we unpack why window barking happens, why it feels so exhausting, and why the usual reactions often leave everyone more stressed. …

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Build Your Joy Muscle (Yes, It’s Trainable) 29:54

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Send us a text In this episode, Lauren Langman and Bill break down practical, real-world ways to create more joy on busy, messy, unpredictable days… and how that same mindset transforms your dog training. You’ll learn how tiny resets shift everything: a five-minute step outside, noticing the birds, watching the rain, opening that letter you’ve been…

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Beyond Tradition, What is Fox Hunting, Animal Welfare, and Public Interest in Ireland? 28:20

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In this episode, Clinical Animal Behaviourist Barbara Hardman responds to a publicly circulated Instagram video advocating against the proposed ban on fox hunting in Ireland. https://www.instagram.com/antler_challenge?igsh=MWR0cHRpbWVhbTl2cg== As the Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025 progresses through the Dáil, this episode …

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Ep 28: The future of dog breeding Part 5 - Perfecting Puppies with Suzanne Clothier 1:09:23

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Ep 28: The future of dog breeding Part 5 - Perfecting Puppies with Suzanne Clothier We buy puppies because in theory they are a clean slate and easier to fit into our lives and families. But are all puppies born equal or are some more equal than others? How much can we effect the puppies we breed and buy in the first 4 months of their lives and how…

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Ep 29: The future of dog breeding Part 6 - Temperament & Personality with Suzanne Clothier 1:21:21

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Ep 29: The future of dog breeding Part 6 - Temperament & Personality with Suzanne Clothier Why does my dog… Is the most common question behaviourists and trainers get asked… Now, the serenity prayer asks God to give us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference! …

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Ep 106 Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? The Secret to Preventing Cognitive Decline 22:12

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“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”…or can you? Have you ever wondered what actually happens inside your dog’s brain as they age or how to keep it sharp and young for years to come? We’re exploring why some senior behaviours appear seemingly out of nowhere and why they aren’t always about age at all. You’ll learn what cognitive flexibility real…

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Travelling With Your Dog? Stress-Free Holidays ft. Michelle Ingham 19:11

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Send us a text Travelling with your dog shouldn’t feel like a gamble. In this episode, we break your holiday prep into simple, stress-proof steps that work in real cottages, hotels, rentals, and road trips across the UK and beyond. You’ll learn how to rehearse car comfort before you ever start the engine, teach toileting on cue in new environments,…

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Ep 105 Dog Car Travel Made Easy: Stop the Barking and the Stress 9:31

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If you’ve ever felt embarrassed, stressed, or just downright defeated by your dog barking in the car or their complete inability to travel, this episode is for you. We’re diving into what’s really going on for dogs who lose their cool the moment the engine starts and why it’s not as simple as “training in the car.” You’ll hear a fresh way of lookin…

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Inside Flyball: Speed, Safety, Mindset & Crufts Prep ft. Nicole 25:51

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Send us a text Flyball is loud. Barking. Gates slamming. Paws pounding turf. Behind it all - pure skill. In this episode, Nicole - a force-free flyball trainer and vet - breaks down how elite teams turn raw arousal into laser-focused speed and rock-solid safety, even under the pressure of Crufts. What We Cover (Fast + Clear): • How to fix box turns…

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Ep 104 Taming the Cat-Dog Chaos: Multi-Pet Household Harmony 12:21

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If life with both dogs and cats feels a bit like refereeing a never-ending chase scene, you’ll want to tune into this episode. We’re diving into the real reasons some dogs struggle to stay calm around their feline housemates and why that behaviour can snowball so quickly. You’ll hear practical strategies for shifting that dynamic in a way that feel…

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Why Most Vet Visits Go Wrong And the Simple Steps That Make Them Go Right ft. Alice Hildred 18:33

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Send us a text Vet days don’t have to feel like a battle. We break down a calmer, smarter way to get great care for your dog by preparing the right evidence, shaping the environment, and training simple skills that pay off when it matters. From short videos of movement and wound healing to clear photos of stool or vomit, we show how to brief your v…

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Ep 27: The future of dog health: Avoiding and managing pain with Dr Hannah Capon & Julia Robertson 1:53:14

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Its a shocking fact that 80% of dogs over the age of 8 have arthritis. And 67% of dogs are overweight! Many dogs live their lives with untreated and undiagnosed pain conditions that most owners can’t spot and vets are poor at recognising in practice. Pain conditions naturally cause serious distress to our dogs and can also cause aggression and beha…

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When Your Heart Dog Dies Young: What Nobody Tells You About Grief ft. Debbie Ganung-Rich 31:12

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Send us a text A normal training day. A happy cocker spaniel. Then a sudden shift - arched back, tucked tail, fever, vomiting - and a rush into a world of labs, ultrasound, and impossible choices. We sit with Debbie as she relives Marley’s final hours, from the first quiet signs to an emergency diagnosis of gallbladder mucocele, a condition that of…

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Ep 103 Lead Reactivity: How to Turn Fear into Confidence 11:25

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Have you ever wondered why your dog seems totally fine off lead, but everything changes the second you clip it on, barking, lunging, reactivity towards other dogs? Or maybe it’s the other way around for your dog? This week, we dive into a listener’s question about their dog doing just this after a dog attack and how it’s often more common than you …

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Ep 102 Why Ignoring Your Dog’s Jumping Doesn’t Work 13:46

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Got an overexcited pup who just can’t keep four paws on the floor when meeting people? This is one of the most common challenges for puppies and adult dogs alike! In this episode, we dig into why the usual advice of “just fold your arms and ignore the jumping” often doesn’t quite work and what’s really happening in your dog’s brain when that excite…

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Dignity Over Delay: Rethinking Pet Euthanasia, Treatment, And Quality Of Life ft. Linda Hughes 28:48

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Send us a text Grief is heavy; choice is heavier. We open the door to a conversation many avoid: how to make humane, timely end-of-life decisions for our dogs and other animals without surrendering dignity to fear or delay. Through real stories—a goat with Johne’s disease, a Labrador remembered with regret, a joyful dog named Eazy whose last mornin…

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Ep 26: The future of dangerous dogs Part 2: The XL Bully Ban with Sophie Coulthard (DBLM) 1:09:27

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The XL Bully was defined and then added to the list of dangerous dogs under the dangerous dogs act on 31st December 2023 becoming the latest breed of dog that it is illegal to own in the UK without an exemption certificate and that it is illegal to breed, buy or rehome following a spate of injuries and fatalities that regularly occurred in the medi…

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Ep 101 What’s Really Going On When Your Dog’s Behaviour Suddenly Gets Worse? 13:22

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Has your dog’s behaviour suddenly changed for no clear reason? One week they’re doing great, the next week they’re barking, snapping, or refusing walks, and you’re left wondering what happened. In this episode, we break down how to make sense of those “out of nowhere” shifts, making this seemingly complex behaviour struggle make sense. You’ll learn…

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Why Taking Charge Of Your Dog’s World Is Your Responsibility ft. Alice & Bonnie 15:49

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Send us a text Responsibility isn’t a vibe—it’s a skill set that protects your dog, your community, and your peace of mind. We open with a frank look at UK law and why “friendly” doesn’t matter if someone feels scared, especially when your dog is big and loud. Then we share Bonnie’s transformation from high-stakes history to steady, social companio…

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Ep 100 Creating the Calm Café (or Pub) Dog 10:37

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Sometimes your dog is the perfect walking buddy, but the moment you sit down at a café or pub, it’s like they forget all their chill. If you’ve ever tried to enjoy a flat white while your dog barks for attention under the table, this episode is for you. We’re diving into what’s really going on when your dog struggles to settle in busy social spaces…

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What Horses Teach Us About Dogs And Why The Basics Win Under Pressure ft. Beth Bainbridge 49:06

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Send us a text Some animals step into the arena and you can feel it—the spark, the “cue me now” readiness, the sense that they want to win with you. We bring that feeling into focus with international dressage rider and team manager Beth Bainbridge, comparing notes across horses and high-drive dogs to show how trust, routines, and basics turn talen…

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Ep 99 Top 5 Tips for a Happier Halloween with Your Dog 11:45

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Halloween might be fun for us, but for our dogs, it can be a whole world of weird sights, sounds, and spooky surprises! In this episode, we dive into our top 5 tips to help your dog not just cope, but thrive during this time of year. From handling unexpected changes on your walks to creating calm at home when the doorbell won’t stop ringing, we’ve …

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Episode 23: The Future of Dog Rescue Part 1: Regulating Rescue with Richard Holden MP & Jenna Miller 1:04:18

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With an e-petition to regulate rescue centres currently collecting over 100,000 signatures, Hannah Molloy our host, and special guests, The Right Honourable Member for Basildon & Billericay Richard Holden, and grass roots rescue warrior, campaigner and director of Spirit of the Dog Rescue Jenna Miller discuss the pressing need to regulate animal re…

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Ep 98 Fireworks Survival Guide for Dogs: From Prevention to Thriving this Season 14:23

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Fireworks season is here again, and while it’s beautiful for us, it can be a stressful time for our dogs. In this episode, we’re talking about how to help your dog not just cope with fireworks, but actually thrive through the season. Whether your dog is already nervous or usually unbothered, this is your reminder that prevention is everything. You’…

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Episode 25: The Future of Dog Breeding Part 4: The Innate Health Assessment with Dr Rowena Packer & Dr Dan O'Neil 1:42:07

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Dog breeding is the single most powerful change agent that can shape the future of dogs. And yet we are living in a time where hundreds of thousands of pet dogs are born into bodies that make it impossible for them to breathe, exercise, avoid injury clean themselves or talk to other members of their species on a level playing field due to extreme c…

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Episode 24: The Future of Dog Breeding Part 3: Extreme Conformation with Dr Rowena Packer & Dr Dan O'Neil 51:31

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Dog breeding is the single most powerful change agent that can shape the future of dogs. And yet we are living in a time where hundreds of thousands of pet dogs are born into bodies that make it impossible for them to breathe, exercise, avoid injury clean themselves or talk to other members of their species on a level playing field due to extreme c…

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Ep 97 “Let Him Tell Them Off” The Worst Dog Park Advice Ever? 7:12

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Stubborn or Smart? The Truth About Huskies (From Owners Who Know) 31:03

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Send us a text We challenge the tired story that Huskies are untrainable and show how early game‑based work, smart reinforcement, and flexible routines create calm, reliable dogs. From recalls around deer to safe outlets for the full predatory chain, we share what works and what to skip. • starting early with games to prevent bad rehearsal • buildi…

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Ep 96 The Truth About Littermate Syndrome & Multi-Dog Struggles 11:04

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Littermate syndrome is one of those topics that sparks a lot of debate among dog owners and trainers, and it’s easy to see why. In this episode, we’re unpacking what really happens when two puppies grow up side by side and why it can lead to tricky challenges, all from a concept training perspective. From subtle influences in behaviour to big spira…

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Ditch Your Socialisation Checklist: Socialise Your Dog WIth Games-Based Training 18:45

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Send us a text The hardest part of “socialising your puppy” isn’t getting out the door—it’s knowing when to say no. We unpack the difference between ticking boxes and shaping feelings, contrasting Rupert, a sensitive dog overexposed to chaotic greetings and traditional classes, with Tokyo, a dog raised on low-drama, consistently positive experience…

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No Pressure: Mindset Shifts for Happier Dogs & Handlers ft. Linda Hughes 22:12

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Send us a text The words “no pressure” can make you feel all the pressure. We pull back the curtain on how stress sneaks into training and competition, how it leaks down the lead, and what it takes to build a team that holds together when the stakes feel high. From a near‑perfect run that unravelled at the last jump to the quiet wins in everyday pe…

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Is Your Dog Trying to Control You? 49:53

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Alpha vs Best Friend? Who's right? Who's in control? Does anyone NEED to be in control? I offer video consultations across the UK, please check out the website for more details if you need support with your dogs. Support the show Home Visits for Behaviour Problems Facebook- Latest Cases and Reviews Instagram TicTok Videos on Training…

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Ep 95 How to Stop Your Dog’s Doorbell Drama 16:31

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Does your dog bark, panic or lose their cool every time the doorbell rings? This is one of the most common struggles dog owners face. In this episode, we’re discovering the “why” behind those big reactions and how the doorbell can affect your dog’s stress levels far beyond just that one moment. You’ll hear simple, realistic strategies that can make…

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Your Dog Is Missing! The Counterintuitive Approach To Finding Your Lost Dog 14:36

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Send us a text The heart-stopping moment when you realise your dog has vanished is something no pet owner wants to experience. Yet when Linda's tiny toy poodle Bobble disappeared during what should have been a routine walk, it led to valuable lessons that challenge everything we think we know about finding missing dogs. This compelling episode take…

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Ep 94 How to Protect Your Dog from Incoming Dogs 20:37

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Every dog owner knows the sinking feeling when another dog comes charging over, uninvited and unstoppable. It’s stressful, emotional, and it can quickly turn what should be a lovely walk into chaos. In this episode, we dive into the real-life challenges of incoming dogs and the surprising role we, as owners, may be playing in those moments. You’ll …

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How To Support Your Dog Through Rehab After Surgery ft. Alice & Bonnie 22:52

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Send us a text The road to recovery after canine surgery can feel overwhelming and restrictive. Between strict activity limitations, wound management, and preventing your dog from causing further damage, rehabilitation periods often leave pet owners feeling helpless and frustrated. Lauren Langman and guest Alice share their first-hand experiences n…

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Episode 22 : The Future of Dangerous Dogs Part 1 - Assessing with Dr Helen Howell 1:08:13

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Hannah Molloy our host, and special guest, forensic behaviourist Dr Helen Howell, delve into the world of dangerous dogs.. Helen explains; Her extensive career working as an expert witness for dangerous dog cases How she maintains her mental health while working with dogs that have suffered extreme cases of abuse and neglect How dangerous, unethica…

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Celebrating 300 Episodes And Over 4 Million Downloads! 21:19

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Send us a text Three hundred episodes and 4.2 million downloads! What started as a simple DVD in the early days of Facebook has grown into a worldwide movement transforming dog training as we know it. In this milestone celebration, host Lauren Langman sits down with trainer Sam to reflect on their games-based training journeys. Sam shares how her r…

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Ep 93 The Truth About Dogs and Marking 12:09

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Is your dog marking in the house? Although it’s a common behaviour struggle, it can feel pretty frustrating when it keeps happening despite your best efforts. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the reasons dogs mark and what might really be going on when they do it. You’ll hear a listener’s real-life question that inspired this conversation,…

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How He Films Bollywood’s Viral Weddings: Virat-Anushka, Deepika-Ranveer Ft. The Wedding Filmer |EP04 46:56

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In this episode of One Little Secret with Adhunika Singh, I sit down with Vishal Punjabi, the visionary filmmaker who transformed wedding videos into cinematic experiences. Known as The Wedding Filmer, he has captured some of India’s most iconic love stories — from Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma’s wedding in Tuscany, to Deepika Padukone & Ranveer Sin…

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The Root Causes of Aggression in Dogs 41:25

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Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/dogaggression/ Exploring the behavioural, Environmental, and Psychological Factors Behind Canine Aggression and How to Address Them 📧[email protected] 🌐https://www.brighthorse.ie/ 🌐https://www.brighthound.ie/ ☎️+353 85 143 8688By Barbara J. Hardman, Clinical Animal Behaviourist

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Ep 92 Every Dog Is a Different Journey: Raising a Puppy or New Dog After the Dog of a Lifetime 15:49

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Bringing a new puppy or new dog into your life after years with another dog can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this episode, we explore what it really means to start fresh when your last dog had struggles or was the “dog of a lifetime.” You’ll hear practical insights on shifting your mindset, building new routines and enjoying the unique jou…

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My Dog Bit My Dad! Bite Prevention & When Your Dog Says No ft. Karen Scott & Rupert 20:09

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Send us a text When Karen's dog Rupert bit her father, it could have spelled disaster for family relationships and dog-sitting arrangements. Instead, it became a powerful learning opportunity that transformed their approach to managing challenging dog behavior. The bite occurred during what should have been a simple interaction – Karen's father att…

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Episode 21: The Future of Dog Campaigning Part 2 - 'Dogspiracy' with Dr Marc Abraham OBE 1:12:56

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 2, a season devoted top to tail to responsible dog ownership! Hannah Molloy, our host and special guest Dr Marc Abraham OBE bring us up to speed on; - What's happened in the world of campaigning during time gap between seasons - What we can look forward to supporting in the campaign space over the next few yea…

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Ep 91 Why Is Your Reactive Dog’s Behaviour So Unpredictable? 18:49

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Ever had a dog that’s perfectly fine one moment, then suddenly not? You’re not alone! And in this episode, we’re diving into why dogs can seem unpredictable in everyday situations. Whether it’s being petted, meeting someone new or bumping into a stranger at the vets, their reactions can sometimes feel confusing or even frustrating. We explore the h…

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What are Confident Circuits? Problem-Solving Your Dog Will LOVE ft. Jamie Hogg 21:54

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Send us a text Ever wondered how elite trainers build confidence in both sport dogs and those with behavioural challenges? Lauren Langman and Jamie dive deep into the transformative world of confidence circuits – a versatile training approach that's changing how dogs learn to navigate their environment with precision and trust. Confidence circuits …

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Ep 90 The Truth About Dog Behaviour and Training Education 14:47

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If you’ve ever dreamed about working with dogs, whether as a trainer, a behaviourist or someone just starting to explore the field OR you’re looking for a behaviourist and wonder what the certification scene is like, this episode is going to open your eyes. The world of dog training education is often described as a maze, and for good reason: it’s …

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Welcoming A New Dog Into Your Home? How To Have A Successful Integration ft. Linda Hughes 21:33

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Send us a text When that adorable new puppy or rescue dog joins your household, the dream is harmony, but the reality often involves chaos, stress, and sometimes even conflict between your existing dogs and the newcomer. What if there was a better way? Crufts Champion, Expert Naughty but Nice Dog Trainer, Lauren Langman sits down with Linda, a comp…