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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
85 episodes
Ep 85 Is Your Dog Too Young to Train? How to Set Up Sessions That Work
Ever wondered whether your dog is too young to train or how long the perfect training session should be? In this episode, we’re exploring how to set up sessions your dog actually wants to be a part of, using some creative thinking and tailoring...
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Episode 85
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Ep 84 The Smart Way to Train Small Dogs
Do you have a small dog? Do you wonder how on earth you’re supposed to reward them without filling up their tummies or hurting your back in the process? In this episode, Dr Tom Mitchell dives into the clever ways you can train and play games wi...
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Episode 84
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13:37
Ep 83 Does Your Dog Secretly Have Separation Anxiety?
Is your dog really ok when you leave the house or are they quietly struggling every time the door shuts behind you? In this eye-opening episode, Dr Tom Mitchell unpacks the hidden signs of canine separation anxiety that many pet owners miss. Ev...
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Episode 83
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16:09
Ep 82 Garden Wars: Is Your Dog’s Backyard Routine Sabotaging Training?
Is your garden a war zone for your dog? Whether it’s your dog reacting in their backyard or your neighbours’ dog sparking the drama, what seems like innocent outdoor time could actually be shaping your dog’s behaviour more than you think! Have ...
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Episode 82
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18:10
Ep 81 The Surprising Opportunity in Moving House With Your Dog
Moving home with your dog? You’re probably wondering if this big life change is going to undo all of the calmness, settling and other training you’ve worked so hard on. But what if this move could actually set your dog up for even greater succe...
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Episode 81
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13:14
Ep 80 How to Stop Your Dog or Puppy Waking You At Night
Do you have a dog that just won’t settle at night? Whether you’ve got a puppy who’s crying through the night or an older dog who keeps waking you up at 3am, this episode is packed with ideas to help you (finally) get some rest. We’re looking at...
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Episode 80
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17:58
Ep 79 What Having a Baby Taught Me About Dog Training
Welcoming a baby into your home is a huge transition, and if you’ve got dogs, it can add a whole new layer of complexity. This episode pulls back the curtain on what it’s REALLY like to live through that change, not just plan for it. From what ...
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Episode 79
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21:48
Ep 78 The Real Secret to Calming Your High-Energy Dog & You’ve Got My Attention!
If you’ve ever felt like your dog has a rocket booster attached to their tail, this episode is for you! We’re jumping back into the world of high-energy, over-the-top, can’t-sit-still dogs. You know the ones: they seem to think everything shoul...
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Episode 78
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15:40
Ep 77 Why Is My Dog Barking at the TV? (And What You Can Do About It) & Too Close for Comfort
Have you ever felt like your dog has a personal vendetta against the TV? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re diving into a listener's question about a dog who just can’t stop barking at animals on the screen. It’s a surprisingly common pro...
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Episode 77
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15:16
Ep 76 The Smart Way to Train in a Multi-Dog Household & Woody’s Song
Managing a multi-dog household can feel like juggling with one hand tied behind your back, especially when it comes to training. How does it even work and what are the steps? You’ve probably heard that working with your dogs one at a time is th...
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Episode 76
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15:01
Ep 75 Unlocking A Harness-Hating Puppy’s Superpowers for Calm, Confident Walks & She’s Got Moxie!
Is your puppy avoiding their harness or seeming less than thrilled about going for a walk? In this episode, we’re diving into why your dog might be dodging their harness (even if nothing traumatic happened) and how to reframe things and turn th...
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Episode 75
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16:37
Ep 74 Preparing Your Dog to Welcome a (Skin) Baby & Windy Matilda
A baby is on the way! But this time, it’s a skin baby, not a fur baby! In this episode, we’re diving into how to prepare your dog for this new arrival, whether it’s a long-term addition or just a tiny visitor. From unpredictable sounds to stran...
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Episode 74
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22:54
Ep 73 The Secret Link Between Allergies and Dog Behaviour & It’s a Lab Thing
Is your dog a little itchier than usual this time of year? Or maybe on and off all year round? In this episode, we’re diving into the world of allergies and the subtle ways they might be affecting your dog’s behaviour – even if you’ve never tho...
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Episode 73
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17:48
Ep 72 Fixing That On-Lead, Off-Lead Split Personality & He’s Never Done That Before…
Does your dog behave one way on lead and a totally different way off lead? This is a super common behaviour, and in this episode, we’ll be diving into why this happens and what you can do about it. We’re getting really practical and giving you ...
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Episode 72
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18:32
Ep 71 When Walks Go Flat, Dealing with The Pancake Dog & Mitten Games
Have you ever been on a walk where your dog decides to stop dead in their tracks, refusing to move? They might also lie down and flatten themselves on the ground making it even harder to move them on without dragging them across the pavement (o...
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Episode 71
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22:04
Ep 70 THIS Is Why Your Dog Training Hasn’t Worked & The Christmas of Nightmares
Why hasn’t the training you’ve done in the past worked for your dog? Is your dog still barking and lunging? Pulling on lead? Jumping at your guests? Stealing your socks? Are they still anxious, over-excited, crazy and a complete handful? The an...
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Episode 70
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14:28
Ep 69 Can Boundaries Actually Solve Your Dog’s Struggles at Home? & Stinky Socks
If you have dogs zooming around the house, jumping on guests, launching off at every sound or creating chaos with your other dogs, you might be amazed to hear that something as simple as their bed could be your ticket to a calmer home! In this ...
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Episode 69
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18:29
Ep 68 The Two Biggest Dog Training Mistakes (Part 2 of 2) & A Hat-Trick
Ever feel like your dog is glued to you 24/7 – following you everywhere (even the toilet!), demanding attention or struggling when you leave? It turns out that this could be due to another dog training mistake we might be making! In Part 2 of o...
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Episode 68
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19:59
Ep 67 The Two Biggest Dog Training Mistakes (Part 1 of 2) & An Unexpected Encounter
Could these two really common things we do with our dogs be the very reason they struggle with listening to us, ignoring us or chase? In this episode, Part One of Two, we’re breaking down how a super common piece of advice might be shaping your...
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Episode 67
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21:00
Ep 66 Gorse Diaries Update: The Greatest Opportunity in Dog Ownership You’ll Ever Have & The Smell
Is there hope for your reactive dog? There’s more than that – there’s a life-changing opportunity. In this powerful episode, we’re giving you an update on Gorse’s emotional, inspiring journey. Once a dog paralysed by fear after a traumatic dog ...
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Episode 66
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24:26
Ep 65 Is Your Dog’s Behaviour Struggle Actually a Hidden Health Problem? & Seaside Freedom
Ever wondered why some dogs struggle more no matter how much training they receive? Or why some seem to regress backwards? In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating connection between health and behaviour. Get ready to get geeky as we ...
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Episode 65
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19:51
Ep 64 How to Give Your Dog the Best Life Ever!
Ever wonder what it takes to REALLY make your dog’s life extraordinary? It’s more than just food, shelter and the occasional walk you learned about when you first got your dog. In this episode, we break down the secret formula for happiness and...
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Episode 64
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11:58
Ep 63 To Walk or Not To Walk? Does Exercise Help Reactive Dogs? & The Midnight Walker
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a vicious cycle of trying to exercise your dog but only seeing their behaviour get worse? In this episode, we’re looking at a tricky behaviour case where an owner was stuck walking their reactive dog five times a ...
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Episode 63
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17:48
Ep 62 The Two Biggest Obstacles Preventing Dog Behaviour Transformation & A Tom Toilet Training Cringe!
You’ve probably been there: you’re making progress, but then, suddenly you hit a roadblock and you feel like you’re back to square one. What’s going on? In this episode, we’re tackling the two biggest reasons why people often struggle to transf...
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Episode 62
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20:01
Ep 61 The Surprising Skill Your Dog Needs to Transform Their Behaviour
Imagine your dog being able to make better decisions across different situations – choosing to stay calm around guests, resisting the temptation to jump on the counter, choosing their bed instead of hogging the sofa. This time, we’re not talkin...
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Episode 61
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10:28