Help! My Dog: The Podcast. Dog Behaviour & Training Strategies that Work!

Nov 20 2024 51 ep. 24 mins 30

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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!

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Ep 51 Three Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got a Dog (Feat. Dr Aston!)

Nov 20 2024 21 mins

Dr Aston is back! This time, she’s sharing the top three things she wishes she knew before she got her dog (who happens to be a big reason why she went down the behaviour rabbit hole!). They are things that can absolutely help you in your dog training journey whether your dog is reactive or not and, especially, if you have or are thinking about getting a new puppy! Learn from our

Ep 50 Tales from the Clinic with Dr. Aston: There is Hope! Transforming Your Reactive Dog’s Future

Nov 13 2024 26 mins

If you’re struggling with a reactive dog and feel like there’s no hope, this episode is for you. Join us as we chat with special guest, Dr. Aston from Behavet, about finding hope in challenging situations and reshaping your dog’s future to achieve your dog-owning dreams. We’ll hear real-life stories straight from the clinic and meet three dogs with some big struggles who ar

Ep 49 The Critic in the Mirror: Rediscovering Your Dream with Your Dog & The Last Laugh

Nov 06 2024 20 mins

Do you feel like the dream you once had with your dog has faded into a cycle of day-to-day firefighting and endless to-dos? In this episode, we explore how to reconnect with that vision and build a joyful, fun-filled life with your dog by your side, wherever you are in your journey. Learn how to stay resilient, shift your mindset and understand what you and your dog truly need to t

Ep 48 Gorse Diaries Super Update: Our Most Powerful Lessons for Reactive Dogs & The Wedding Crashers

Oct 30 2024 35 mins

Join us in this incredible episode as we explore the top five most powerful takeaways for helping reactive dogs by learning from the transformational and inspiring journey of Gorse, Dr. Tom Mitchell’s own little dachshund, who bounced back from a traumatic experience of being bitten by a dog over 20 times her size. Offering hope, support and actionable steps to help your dog thri

Ep 47 Fireworks Special: Help! My Dog Cope with Fireworks Night & Up, Up, and Away!

Oct 23 2024 22 mins

Here in the UK, fireworks season is upon us with Guy Fawkes Night on the 5 November, but wherever you are in the world, fireworks are a popular way to celebrate many holidays and occasions from the 4th of July to Christmas, New Years and weddings. Although many of us enjoy the spectacle, they are a real challenge for our dogs. In this episode, we’re giving you all of our top tips

Ep 46 Spooky Season Survival Tips, Turning Barks and Frights into Calm! & Max’s Greatest Show (Halloween Special)

Oct 16 2024 17 mins

Halloween can be a fun, exciting, ghoulish time for kids and adults alike. But for our dogs, it can be a whole new, strange experience filled with novel sights and sounds from decorations, masks, costumes and pumpkins (not to mention trick-or-treaters and door knocking!), filling them with excitement or fear and turning an otherwise uneventful walk or evening into a proper nightmar

Ep 45 Catch Me If You Can! Training the Suspicious, Tricky, Hard-to-Catch Dogs & A Slippery Situation

Oct 09 2024 16 mins

This episode is for the suspicious dogs out there! The “catch me if you can”, bolt away when the lead appears, “let me stay JUST out of arm’s reach”, “you’re never going to catch me” dogs! Sound familiar? These are the dogs that don’t want the fun to end, that can spot a sub-par deal from a mile away, that don’t particularly love being handled. Whether you immed

Ep 44 Frustration Fix: Help Your Dog Handle Life’s Disappointments & His Precious Collection

Oct 02 2024 17 mins

Our modern lives can be SO confusing for our dogs, filled with mixed signals and unmet expectations. As humans, we are quite inconsistent! One day, it will be ok to greet another dog or person, the next, it won’t be! From delayed treats to interrupted greetings, it’s no wonder that our dogs get frustrated. That’s why in this week’s episode, we’re diving into one of the mo

Ep 43: Three Secrets to Stress-Free Dog Walks, Walking Multiple Dogs Made Easy! & One Expensive Habit

Sep 25 2024 16 mins

Ever wondered how to have smooth, enjoyable walks with more than one dog (or even just one!)? You’re not alone! Whether you have multiple dogs, are considering adding one into the mix or want some ways to improve your walks, this episode is packed with fresh ideas to help you turn those chaotic outings into calm, happy adventures for one, two, three or more. We’ll explore three

Ep 42: Are You Bribing Your Dog? The Truth About Food Rewards & Nursing Home Games

Sep 18 2024 20 mins

Are you bribing your dog without even realising it? In this episode, we dive into when training becomes transactional and how to build a next-level relationship with your dog where x-raying your hands will be a thing of the past. We’ll challenge everything you think you know about food rewards and show you how to make your dog see YOU as the ultimate reward! Get ready to level up