Letters From Your Dog
Most of us bring a dog into our lives to enjoy adventures together and have an amazing relationship with our furry friends. Sometimes training can feel like a struggle though... but it doesn't have to be! Holly is a professional dog trainer and clinical psychologist. She fuses her knowledge of behaviour in dogs and in people to help you get a world class bond with your dog, whilst taking the time to look at the world from your dog's point of view!
Episodes
84 episodes
Can I pick my dog up?
'You should never pick your dog up!! It will make it worse!!"Ever heard that? I have! In this episode we explore where and when you 'should' and 'shouldn't' pick up your dogImportant Links From This Episode:
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Episode 83
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8:26
Internal V External: For Dogs Who Don't Seem To Be Improving
Lots of dogs who exhibit stress behaviours don't appear to be improving emotionally or behaviourally, even with appropriate intervention and support. Now there may be many reasons why they aren't feeling better, however, sometimes there is some...
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Episode 82
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11:35
If Your Dog Is Your Reason To Stay (In Honour of Suicide Awareness Month)
Trigger Warning: This episode has a general discussion about suicide.September is World Suicide Awareness Month. This is such an important topic to raise awareness for, because there is STILL a stigma around poor mental w...
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Episode 81
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19:21
Do you feel guilty as a dog parent?
Guilt is one of the primary negative emotions that I hear about most, when working with devoted dog parents. It makes sense, because we love our dogs so much, we are very attuned to any perceived shortcomings in our ability to provide t...
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Episode 80
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13:20
Think SCAR
Do you ever find yourself in a situation with your dog where they (and possibly you too!) are experiencing some big emotions?? It could be fear, excitement, anxiety, frustration or even sadness. It can be hard to connect with our dogs i...
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Episode 79
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12:52
Am I rewarding bad behaviour?
Lots of dog caregivers worry about accidentally rewarding their dog for "bad" or "unwanted" behaviours. The concern is that offering food, other rewards, or engaging with the dog when they are doing undesirable things such as barking, jumping o...
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Episode 78
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9:33
Is Your Dog Pushing Your Boundaries?
Planning for this episode really made me took a long, hard look at my own habits, patterns and ways of being with my dogs. Not easy but definitely a positive, I think!Let's talk boundaries and rules when it comes to sharing your life wi...
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Episode 77
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17:23
Should I let my dog *insert activity here*?
A commonly asked question or group of questions that I get as a behaviourist, start with "should I let my dog"...This is usually followed up by...Sleep on the bedGo on the furnitureSeek support/attent...
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Episode 76
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7:58
Dogs, fear and meaning
Sometimes we just don't understand WHY our dogs are scared of something. We try to reason with them ("but you've seen this thing 1000 times before, how can you possibly be scared??) but often we are missing the most important part...the...
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Episode 75
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12:43
How is a tail wag like a human smile?
It can be confusing when your dog is showing signs that they might be uncomfortable but also wagging their tail. Are they happy or not? In this episode we compare the tail to the human smile. Not all is always as it seems! If yo...
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Episode 74
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8:37
More than the 3Ds
If you would you like to join the upcoming 3 day event: "Helping you and your reactive dog to feel better" you can do that here.The 3Ds have long been the standard for teachin...
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Episode 73
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23:14
How to tell your dog trainer you don’t understand, need more time to learn or are feeling overwhelmed
There are so many factors that influence our ability to take in new information, learn new skills and act on our learning. This is true for learning how to train or communicate with your dog too, especially when learning those skills from a pro...
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Episode 72
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14:51
How to live your best life with your dog
DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE KIENO CONFERENCE HERE!We often get so caught up in the things that are "wrong", difficult or challenging. It's no bad thing to work towards positive chang...
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Episode 71
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15:07
A quick and simple tip for dogs that leap and jump when you come home
You could spend ages trying to help your dog feel calm when you come home, or you could just try this instead!Listen to this episode for a great anti-jump tip for when you come home.If you'd like my support with your do...
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Episode 70
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9:12
Do you care what people think of you and your dog?
Ever wondered why you feel such intense emotions when your dog dogs something "naughty" or undesirable in public? In this episode I explain whyIf you like my support with your dog, just send me an email to info@pawsupdogs...
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Episode 69
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15:28
Your Adolescent Dog
Adolescence...it's hard for dogs and their people alike. In this episode I talk through some of what you adolescent dog may be going through and how to help them (and you).In this episode this week's featured workshop of the week: Help ...
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Episode 68
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9:41
My First 10 Months With Strudel
I can't believe my puppy Strudel is already 10 months! In this episode I talk through what our first 10 months together has looked like. I hope it's helpful for everyone with young dogs or who feels a pressure to train, train, train!In ...
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Episode 67
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19:14
Listener Question: Preparing your dog for a new dog moving in next door
This week we are answering one of our listener questions and it's all about how to prepare your dog for a new dog moving in next door - there are lots of things to think about! Even if you aren't in this specific situation, or won't be,...
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Episode 66
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15:57
Recall Consolation Prizes!
This week's episode is all about recall consolation prizes. What are they? When do we use them? How can they help with your recall training?Enjoy!In this episode this week's featured workshop of the week: Help for dogs that real...
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Episode 65
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8:12
Run, Stop, Run (For Dogs Who Don't Want To Go Home!)
Today we are talking a simple, fun and most importantly force-free way to ask your dog to come inside, or to head homewards when they aren't ready yet. Of course, if we can stay out a little longer we will but that's not always possible, ...
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Episode 64
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12:12
Managing Feelings Of Guilt As A Dog Parent
In this episode I'm sharing an important question (and my answer) to something asked by one of my Trainer In Your Pocket students (join trainer in your pocket here). Tod...
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Episode 63
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21:57
How Do I Help My High Energy, High Drive Dog To Have A Chill Day At Home?
In this episode I'm sharing an important question (and my answer) to something asked by one of my Trainer In Your Pocket students (join trainer in your pocket here). It's all ab...
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Episode 62
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16:34
Is It Ever Too Late To Help A Dog?
In this episode I'm sharing an important question (and my answer) to something asked by one of my Trainer In Your Pocket students (join trainer in your pocket here). It's all ab...
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Episode 61
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13:56
Reward Stations For Fun & Connection!
In this episode we are talking Reward Stations! This is a great connection building activity for you and your dog and perfect for those scorching days when the can't spend long outside!In this episode I also mentioned my upcoming worksh...
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Episode 60
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7:24
Get Smelly and Help Your Dog To Feel Safer In New Places
In this episode we are talking about how one simple and easy "hack" can greatly improve your dog's ability to feel calm in new places. This one is short and sweet so enjoy!In this episode I also mentioned my upcoming workshop for Dog Gu...
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Episode 59
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6:33