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

Can your dog sense that you’re stressed? Do dogs literally smell fear? We’re getting geeky in this episode and exploring the idea of emotional contagion. Science now confirms that a person’s emotional state might influence our furry friends in surprising ways (but not necessarily in the ways we might have been previously told!). From subtle changes in body language to shifts in scent, we break down how dogs perceive and respond to our emotional cues. We’ll also be giving you some actionable s...

Frustration. It’s something we all feel, but how does it show up in our dogs? We’re diving into the fascinating world of canine emotions to explore what happens when a dog’s expectations don’t match reality and what we can do to help them navigate around those big emotions that might result in barking, jumping and other reactive behaviours. Join us as we discover how making some small, everyday changes can make a big difference in your lives. It will change the way you think about frustration...

Have you ever wondered why your dog is reactive or what is causing their barking, lunging, snapping, growling, pulling on lead or other reactive behaviours? In this episode, we’re diving into three different ways that reactivity can develop in dogs. Between your stories and what we see in the behaviour clinic, these root causes show up again and again – though they might not be what you would immediately think! Tune in to find out more and discover what could have influenced your dog’s behavi...

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 past mistakes and triumphs for your dog. We have some BIG takeaways for all kinds of struggles in this one, so tun...

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 are now thriving in their lives. You’ll see how lasting change is absolutely possible and can take as little as 10 minutes ...