For dogs that are nervous, sensitive or reactive, scent work can be transformative. And it's easy to start at home.   This week's podcast is another recap from Pup Fest 2024. My guest is Jack Fenton, The Dorset Dog Trainer.   Every dog and every breed can have fun and benefit from doing some simple scentwork.   You can use it to help grow their coping skills with something scary. As well as using scentwork to open up a dog's world. And if you've got an anxious or reactive dog, their world can feel pretty small.   If you want help moving your anxious, reactive or over-exc ..read more

Is your dog scared of fireworks? Don’t wait until Bonfire Night. Get prepared now by working up your own SOS plan with me, Niki French.  If you'd like more help with a nervous dog that struggles with noises, you can watch my 1 hour Nervous Dog Noise Webinar, available to watch any time in my membership Pup Talk The Pack.   By joining my dog training and support community membership you not only get access to the webinar, but you can join any of the Zoom Q&A sessions and get my help with your specific questions to help your dog.    Get your first month for just £15. http ..read more

I thought you might like to get to know Ash and I a little bit more. So this week's episode I hand over to Ash to ask me some questions. Talking about myself is not something I find that easy, as you can hear.   Do let me know if you want more episodes like this or if I stick with dog training and dog care topics!   This episode is kindly sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable tug toys.   You can sign up for their free Power of Play course by visiting http://tug-e-nuff.com/puptalk You can even get 10% off your first order.    If you wan ..read more

I've been on the road for 8 days, leaving Ash and Bodie to look after each other. They are both the high energy in our home; I'm normally the calming influence.  I was surprised by how the week went. There were some interesting outcomes.   This episode is kindly sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff, who create interactive and durable tug toys.   You can sign up for their free Power of Play course by visiting http://tug-e-nuff.com/puptalk You can even get 10% off your first order.      If you want help moving your busy dog towards relaxing more of the time, check ou ..read more

This podcast is from an essential Pup Fest session that is for anyone who would like their vet visits to be less stressful.   Dr Amber Batson is a vet and behaviourist and founder of Understand Animals.   This session is packed with practical and easy tips.  Even if you think your dog is OK at the vets, you will find something helpful in this episode. Why do so many dogs struggle at the vets? What you learn first you learn best. What can we do before our dogs go to the vets or in between visits? Avoiding the 'waiting room of doom'. Tips for confidence with weighing sca ..read more

For a lot of people, it's hard imagine not taking their dog for a walk. But sometimes there are good reasons why you might not want to, or be able. With #dontwalkyourdogday a month away. I want to dispel a few myths about dogs and walks. For more details on how to take part https://go.puptalk.co.uk/awareness-day ..read more

Dog training has changed a lot in the last decade. And so have the ways in which you can access that training. Here's a quick look at some of the different ways you can get help with your dog training And the pros and cons of each.   Plus there's an announcement of something special I have for Black Friday.   To check out one of just 15 Black Friday Pup Talk Bundles visit https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/black-friday-pup-talk-bundle ..read more

Andrew Hale is a certified canine behaviourist, the Behaviour Consultant at Pet Remedy, expert adviser for Canine Arthritis Management and KAD trainer.   In this Q&A, from Pup Fest 2024 we look at: A dog's physical, emotional and social safety needs. The use of food as a primary reinforcer for a sensitive dog and the coercive potential of reinforcement. Sensory mapping. Managing predatory mindset. And the importance of 'Stuff' training. Pup Fest 2024 is still available to watch for £49 for all of the recordings from the 17 global experts,  plus the festival goodie ..read more

Surabhi Venkatesh is the founder of Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition. During Pup Fest 2024 she delivered a brilliant presentation  about Responding to reactivity using the S.A.F.E.T.Y. approach.   Today's episode is from a bonus Facebook chat we had.   Pup Fest 2024 is still available to watch for £49 for all of the recordings from the 17 global experts,  plus the festival goodie bag.   Or you can join PTTP for £30/month and get access included with your membership.   If you want help moving your busy dog towards relaxing more of the time, che ..read more

Calling all Whippet lovers. Debbie Humphreys is the founder of Redhound for Dogs. She's a self-confessed Whippet addict and author of Life with a Whippet. Debbie shares some of what she's learned from living with Whippets most of her life.  www.redhoundfordogs.com   http://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs   If you enjoy this podcast, I'd love you to leave me a review. Or why not share it with someone now?   If you want help moving your busy dog towards relaxing more of the time, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.myka ..read more