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Help! My Dog: The Podcast. Dog Behaviour & Training Strategies that Work!
The Brand New podcast from vet, behaviourist and trainer, Dr Tom Mitchell! We'll be covering all things dog behaviour to unlock the life you dream of with your dog, transforming behaviour struggles and levelling up your relationship with your dog. If you get excited about learning about dog behaviour and want the practical, effective (and fun) strategies that we know transform struggles from barking to reactivity to separation anxiety to simply not listening, welcome home!
Episodes
147 episodes
Ep 147 Why Your Dog Explodes When the Phone Rings (And What to Do Instead!)
Does your dog instantly launch into a barking frenzy the exact second you answer a phone call? Whether they demand your attention every time the ringtone goes off or seem completely triggered by your daily conversations, in this episode, we’re ...
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Ep 146 Travel Without the Worry: How to Prepare Your Dog (and Sitter!) for Complete Success
Have you arranged for someone else to look after your dog while you’re away for work or on holiday and found yourself worrying about how they will handle the shift? Whether you’re anxious about routine disruptions or wondering how to make the h...
Ep 145 Hosting Without the Hassle: How to Help Your Dog Make Better Choices Around Visitors
Does your dog suddenly lose their cool or erupt into barking as soon as guests arrive? Whether they jump up in sheer excitement or struggle to settle even when on lead, in this episode, we’re uncovering why these chaotic outbursts happen - and ...
Ep 144 Tuned Out on Walks? Why Your Dog Ignores You Outside (And How to Fix It!)
Can your dog play games perfectly in the garden, only to act like you don’t exist the moment you go for a walk? Whether they ignore your cues entirely or treat high-value rewards like background noise, in this episode, we’re uncovering why ‘sel...
Ep 143 Why Treats Aren't Working: The Secret to Building a Foodie Dog
Is your dog completely unmotivated by food the moment a training session starts? Whether they completely ignore food during training sessions or turn their nose up at treats when you ask for focus, in this episode, we’re uncovering why a low fo...
Ep 142 Life After a Dog Attack: The Unexpected Fix for Scared, Reactive Dogs
Has a dog bite, attack or fight left your once-confident dog suddenly anxious, barking, or scrambling to get back home? In this episode, we’re exploring how you can support your dog after they’ve been attacked and turn an awful situation into a...
Ep 141 The Truth About Introducing a Puppy to Your Multi-Dog Home: High Expectations, Big Stress!
Are you bringing home a new puppy but are worried about how your older dog might react? Whether you’re feeling the pressure for them to be instant best friends or assuming that non-stop, high-energy play is the sign of a successful bond, in thi...
Ep 140 Double the Dogs, Double the Drama? How to Tackle Multi-Dog FOMO!
Do you have a multi-dog household where training sessions quickly turn into chaos, or your dogs can’t seem to do anything when they’re apart? Whether your dogs distract each other when training together or suffer from serious FOMO without the o...
Ep 139 Summertime Struggles: Top Tips for Hot Dogs!
Does sunny weather leave you wondering why your dog is suddenly acting out of character? Whether your dog has started snapping over simple interactions, refusing their favourite meals, or stubbornly baking themselves in the sun despite the heat...
Ep 138 Pack Your Bags! Top Tips for Going on Holiday with Anxious, Nervous and Over-The-Top Dogs
Does the thought of taking your dog on holiday leave you feeling more stressed than excited? This week, we're discussing how to help dogs who find new places, routines and experiences a little overwhelming. Whether your dog struggles to settle ...
Ep 137 Help! My Dog Pees When They're Excited
Does your dog turn into a water fountain every time they greet another dog or person? This week, we’re exploring why some dogs urinate when they get too excited and how this embarrassing, awkward (and sometimes hilarious) behaviour can actually...
Ep 136 Could Pain Be Causing Your Dog’s Reactivity?
Could pain secretly be causing your dog’s sudden reactivity or changes in behaviour, even if they aren’t showing any outward signs of discomfort? This week we’re discussing a super important and valuable topic - how our dogs’ health, specifical...
Ep 135 The Secret to Calm, Stress-Free Multi-Dog Walks
Your dogs are brilliant on their own, so why does everything fall apart when they’re together?! If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why your dogs can listen beautifully individually, but suddenly become over-excited, distracted or completel...
Ep 134 Go, Go, Go! Why Your Dog Can’t Chill Out After Going for a Walk
Does going out for a walk always leave your dog wanting more, no matter how long it was or how much you did? Whether they pace around, get the zoomies, or even follow you like a shadow, when our dogs struggle to relax after getting home from a ...
Ep 133 The REAL Reason Your Dog is Scared of Things
Is your dog suddenly afraid of totally random things that never used to bother them before? From wheelie bins, to scooters or even people wearing hats, when our dogs suddenly start showing signs that they’re scared of everyday things they used ...
Ep 132 Troublesome Teens: Why Adolescent Dogs “Forget” Their Training
Has your teenage dog forgotten everything that they once knew - including their own name!? This week, we’re exploring what adolescence really means for our dogs’ bodies and brains, as well as why this typically troublesome lifestage can actuall...
Ep 131 My Dog Ignores Me! Top 4 Reasons for “Stubborn” Dogs & What to Do About It!
Does your dog ignore you? No matter how many times you call their name or ask them to do something, does it feel like you’re talking to a brick wall? While it may seem like your dog is being intentionally stubborn, this week we’re exploring the...
Ep 130 Playtime Gone Wrong: Top Tips for Over the Top, Crazy Play With Your Dog!
Does playtime with your dog get a little too over the top a little too often? Is tug of war or a simple game of fetch a one-way ticket to your dog mouthing, jumping up or even biting at your clothes? This week, we’re taking a look at why playti...
Ep 129 Help! My Dog Won't Leave Me Alone
Do you have a velcro dog? No matter where you go or what you do, they always want to be right by your side, looking for attention or trying to play? This week, we’re exploring why our dogs can start to feel more like our shadow, and what we can...
Ep 128 Teach Your Dog This ONE Skill for Consistently Calm Walks
Does going out for a walk feel like you’re taking 2 completely different dogs with you? Does it always seem like your dog is rushing ahead, pulling on lead and eager to go until…you turn around and head home, and then they’re as good as gold, w...
Ep 127 Ouch! Why Puppies Bite & What to Do About It
Do you start hearing the Jaws theme song every time your puppy gets a bit too excited!? If you’ve ever owned a puppy, you’ve probably found yourself on the receiving end of those tiny teeth at least once! This week, we’re discussing a listener’...
Ep 126 They Just Need an Outlet! Why Breed-Specific Behaviours Could be Stalling Your Training Progress
Has anyone ever told you that if you just “let your dog do what they were bred to do”, all of their behaviour struggles will miraculously disappear? Our dogs have evolved to have super strong skills in certain areas - from ultra-speedy, chase-y...
Ep 125 Do You Have an Aggressive Dog?
Do you own an aggressive dog? Whether your dog has already been labelled as “aggressive” by other dog owners or passers-by or they’ve started showing worrying or scary behaviours such as biting or snarling, helping our dogs through big behaviou...
Ep 124 Dog Reactivity: What to Do In the Moment When Your Dog Reacts
Does your dog’s reactivity leave you feeling absolutely clueless when you’re in the moment with no idea what to do or how to help? Owning a reactive dog can be incredibly challenging and often isolating, but we’re here to tell you that you’re n...
Ep 123 Top Tips for the First 24 Hours With Your New Dog or Puppy! Welcome Home!
Welcome home! Welcoming a new dog into your home is incredibly exciting, and there are lots of wonderful things to look forward to - from getting to make new memories, learning about their personality and having some extra cuteness around. But ...