Pup Talk The Podcast

Oct 23 2024 151 ep. 25 mins 8

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Welcome to Pup Talk The Podcast with Niki French - an animal-mad, games-based dog trainer. Here she talks to like-minded people about all things dogs. Guests include owners, experts and professionals about their dog-owning journeys and the part dogs play in our lives.

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 150: You can't do it all

Oct 23 2024 9 mins

This week's episode is a surprise announcement. Plus I encourage you to reflect on your priorities with your dog. You can't do it all. If you want help moving your anxious, reactive or over-excitable dog towards feeling calmer and more confident, check out Pup Talk The Pack dog training and support community https://pup-talk.mykajabi.com/the-pack You can also join my free Faceb

Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 149: Halloween tips for anxious dogs

Oct 16 2024 15 mins

Halloween is the start of a challenging time of year for our dogs, especially if they're anxious or nervous. Here are nine practical and easy tips to make Halloween less stressful for your dog and you. 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.co

Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 148: When dog struggles affect your mental health

Oct 09 2024 11 mins

Today’s episode coincides with World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness and break the stigma around mental health struggles. If your dog struggles in the world, it’s not surprising that this can impact your own mental health. Feelings of frustration, isolation, guilt, or even embarrassment are common. In this episode, I'll explore how important it is to care for

Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 147: Nosework - the missing piece

Oct 02 2024 40 mins

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.

Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 146: Are you ready for fireworks season

Sep 25 2024 11 mins

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 members

Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 145: Getting to know Niki & Ash part 1

Sep 18 2024 40 mins

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 inte

Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 144: What the boys got up to

Sep 11 2024 23 mins

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 c

Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 143: Fearless at the vets

Sep 04 2024 49 mins

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

Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 142: Dog behaviour nuggets

Aug 28 2024 32 mins

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. Ma

Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 141: Responding to reactivity Pup Fest 2024

Aug 21 2024 22 mins

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 festiva