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Pup Talk The Podcast

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.

Further podcasts by Niki French: games-based dog trainer

Podcast on the topic Haus- und Wildtiere

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 112: Coming to terms with your reactive dog from 2023-11-09T05:00

Ali Smith, from ReBarkable, first came on the podcast sharing her experiences of puppy blues. In this episode, were talking about what its like to be...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 111: Mental health in dogs and EFT from 2023-10-26T05:00

How is your dog's mental health? And what can you do improve it?

In this episode I'm talking to Roan Ranquet, animal communicator and author of Emotional Freedom Technique for Animals and...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 110: Life with a big reactive dog from 2023-10-12T05:00

Life with a reactive dog can be tough. Life with a big reactive dog, even more so.
 
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 109: Easy ways to help prevent injuries to your dog from 2023-09-28T04:00

Talking to Jess Barton from Forest Canine Massage & Wellness.

In part 2 part, we're talking about all the small things that you can do to help prevent injuries and  potential longer term ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 108: Could you spot if your dog was in pain? from 2023-09-14T05:23:19

Talking to Jess Barton from Forest Canine Massage & Wellness.

In part 1 of a 2 part topic, we're talking about pain, especially silent, chronic pain that you might not be aware your dog i...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 107: Breakthroughs and how to stay motivated from 2023-09-07T05:00

This is the second part of my conversation with Gabby.
 
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 106: How long does it take to see progress from 2023-08-31T05:30

This is the first of a series of guest conversations with people who are not dog professionals but are doing amazing things with their dogs.
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 105: 10 tips to help your dog bounce back from being scared by another dog from 2023-08-17T15:30:25

Have you had a scary experience with an off lead running up to you and your dog?
 
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 104: A shut down rescue dog called Ragnar Part 2 from 2023-08-03T02:00

Part 2 of my chat with Jo Gilfillan about shut down foster dog Ragnar.

We re-join Ragnar's story as separation issues had started to show...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 103: A shut down rescue dog called Ragnar Part 1 from 2023-07-20T09:52:03

I'm talking to Jo Gilfillan, fellow Pro Dog Trainer and incredible foster mum to numerous overseas rescue dogs. 
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 102: Let's talk doggy day care from 2023-07-06T09:17:55

Would your dog do well at doggy day care?
 
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 101: Blind dog specialist Eve Welton from 2023-06-22T11:53:52

Would you know what to do to help your dog if they lost their sight?
 
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 100: Questions you wanted to ask from 2023-06-08T05:30

Todays podcast is episode 100 and is Ash asking me the questions. I asked what people wanted to ask me and here they are.

To celebrate reaching 100 episodes, I'm running a flash sale on j...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 99: The dog bite problem campaign update from 2023-05-25T05:30

Dog bites are, sadly, on the increase. My guest this week is Debby Lucken, founder of KAD Kids Around Dogs. She is one of a number of speakers at the forthcoming APDAWG parliamentary group on 6t...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 98: Rethinking the naughty dog from 2023-05-11T19:50:39

How much do you find yourself focusing on trying to stop your dog doing something? Or getting them to do something theyre not?

Do you stop to think about why your dog is doing that thing?...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 97: 10 top tips I use for Bodie's progress from 2023-04-27T05:00

Recently, someone asked me about the steps we've taken to get Bodie to where he is now. Still not the calmest dog around, but we've made so much progress.

In this podcast I talk through m...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 96: Consent and cooperative care part 2 from 2023-04-11T06:30

How do you start to work on consent from your dog for cooperative care? Dr Natalie Rogers starts explaining HOW to start and trouble shooting tips.

If you haven't listed to episode 95, on...

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Pup Talk The Podcast: Bonus Episode - The impact of walking some dogs less from 2023-04-06T14:48:38

#dontwalkyourdogday was Sunday 2nd April. This is a bonus podcast episode on the impact of the day and some of the feedback I had in the run up to it.

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 95: Consent and cooperative care part 1 from 2023-03-30T05:30

What is consent with our dog, what does it looks like and why consent is important in any kind of cooperative care?

Dr Natalie Rogers is back to talk about this subject that is very close...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 94: Probiotics and dogs but not as you know them from 2023-03-16T05:09:08

Have you heard about probiotics for cleaning and to help with some increasingly common health issues with our dogs? I'm talking to Joe Flanagan, CEO of Ingenious Probiotics, about how things are...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 93: Myths about dogs and walks with Niki French from 2023-03-02T20:51:05

For a lot of people, it's hard imagine not taking their dog for a walk. But sometimes there are good reasons why you might not want to, or be able. With #dontwalkyourdogday a month away. I want ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 92: Aged-related hearing loss in dogs from 2023-02-16T12:00

After a very popular session at Pup Fest 2023, fellow Pro Dog Trainer Dr Natalie Rogers is back to talk about aged-related hearing loss. She talks about why it happens, what behavioural changes ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 91: With Nicki Cameron from The Art of Dog photography from 2023-02-02T18:26:41

Amongst other things, we talk about being a dog walker and tips for taking great action photos of your dog.
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 90: If you've got an anxious dog, can life get easier? from 2023-01-18T15:19:16

If you've got an anxious dog, can life get easier? In this episode, I'm talking to Sarah Jones from My Anxious Dog. We previously did a podcast ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 89: Does your dog enjoy every walk? from 2023-01-06T10:35:51

Does your dog enjoy every walk? Do you find them relaxing or stressful? This episode looks at some of the signs that your dog not might enjoy all their walks.

For more ideas on what to do...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 88: Celebrating training wins from 2022 from 2022-12-21T15:07:20

Welcome to my final podcast of 2022. Thank you for listening to me this year!
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 87: Puppy biting life savers from 2022-12-08T15:54:40

Nothing really prepares you for when your puppy is going through the biting phase. Their baby teeth are sharp, and it can feel relentless.

Understanding the reasons why it’s happening and...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 86: Ways to get dog training help from 2022-11-24T16:09:24

Dog training has changed a lot in the last decade. And so have the ways in which you can access that training. Here's a quick look at some of th...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 85: Could your dog be a TV star? from 2022-11-10T10:24:39

I'm talking to Paula Stewart from The Animal Talent Agency about what skills a dog needs to work in TV commercials and films. Does your dog have what it takes?

This is not just about havi...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 84: Halloween and why novelty is such a struggle from 2022-10-27T09:22:21

Novelty is hard for lots of dogs, it used to be a useful survival strategy. But it's not necessary now. Why does your dog struggle with times like Halloween and what can you do to help them?

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 83: Amazing advances in arthritis treatments from 2022-10-13T14:14:29

65% of dogs over 7 years of age suffer from arthritis, but it can affect dogs of any age. There are now more treatment options that don't just mean surgery.

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 82: Starting out right with consent grooming from 2022-09-29T08:44:25

This is a tips-filled episode as we talk about low-stress handling and how you can set your puppy up for future happy grooming experiences and help older dogs with existing struggles with groomi...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 81: Benefits of trick training from 2022-09-16T14:15:10

With Nicola Cole from Delightful Dogs Training. We talk about trick training and how it has loads of benefits for our dogs and for us.

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 80: Coping with a medical cone and crate rest from 2022-09-05T13:19:46

Sarah, from Friends & Canines, has Rebel who is on complete crate rest with a broken leg and wearing a 'cone of shame' (Elizabethan collar). She's a very busy dog (2-year-old Collie) and keeping...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 79: Noise fears&fireworks, why August? from 2022-08-17T14:06:35

Is it too early to be thinking about how your dog is going to cope in firework season? Does your dog struggle with noises?

Listen to why you might want to sign up for my FREE Nervous Dog ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 78: Zoopharmacognacy Introduction from 2022-08-05T14:07:31

I'm talking to Laura Thorpe from Our Dogs Choice about applied zoopharmacognacy.

Animals in the wild can self-medicate to heal themselves, but modern dogs don't get many opportunities. La...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 77: Dogs and new baby arrivals from 2022-07-21T13:44:03

Aileen Stevenson from The Perfect Puppy Company chats with me about dogs and new babies. Why do some dogs struggle? And what can you do to prepare to make the changes as stress-free as possible?...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 76: Similarities between teaching kids and training dogs from 2022-07-06T13:48:26

It's always struck me about the similarities between teaching children and teenagers and training dogs. So in this episode, I'm talking to teacher and fellow Pro Dog Trainer, Julia Hawkins from ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 75: How to get the right dog from 2022-06-23T10:43:56

This episode is with Amey Markham from The Good Dog Journey. As well as helping with training and behaviour, Amey also guides clients on getting the right dog for them. And the consequences of n...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 74: How one dog inspired a range of enrichment prep inventions from 2022-06-03T07:55:33

Tracey tells me how she was inspired by her dog Skooby to create an amazing range of products that make our lives easier, whilst harnessing the ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 73: How can that much change in 3 days from 2022-05-26T14:49:13

The Wild to Wonderful challenge theme was about how to achieve more in less time spent training your pup.
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 72: Who will find the Wild to Wonderful challenge helpful from 2022-05-13T11:34:25

The Wild to Wonderful challenge is back and the focus is all about getting better dog training results in less time!
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 71: Separation Anxiety with Jo Sellers from 2022-04-21T16:14:46

Jo Sellers' puppy Reba couldn't leave her side without serious distress right from day 1. Through a training journey of trial and error, she eventually found Julie Naismith's method and went on ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 70: Holistic therapy and living with 18 dogs from 2022-04-08T08:12:08

Becky Shuttleworth lives with 18 of her own pet dogs. She tells us what life is like and how one of her dogs led her from working in behaviour t...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 69: Don't Walk Your Dog Day from 2022-03-29T14:05

Don't Walk Your Dog Day is happening Saturday April 2nd 2022. Not all dogs thrive on walks, but what else can you do to have calm and happy dogs?

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How an ageing dog led to a new business from 2022-03-18T14:13:04

As Karen's dog Bailey was getting older, she wanted to be able to work from home to spend more time with him. After some research identified a gap in the market, Luxury Dog Hampers was born.  Listen

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 67: The world of yellow - My Anxious Dog from 2022-03-04T14:13:37

I'm chatting with Sarah Jones, founder of My Anxious Dog. Her Working Cocker, Bella, had a nasty incident with a dog when she was younger and she became very nervous about other dogs.

Wor...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 66: Learning from dogs how to deal with stress from 2022-02-18T13:25:11

Have you ever watched a dog shake it off and look more relaxed afterwards? We can learn from them!
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 65: How to reduce your dog's carbon pawprint from 2022-02-03T19:06:59

Jo Baker is the founder of Collar Club.  With her background in sustainability and a love of dogs, subscription boxes with natural, ethical and ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 64: Pup Fest 2022 Highlights from 2022-01-28T07:23

Pup Fest 2022 had an amazing line-up. In this episode, I give you a few highlights. If you're listening to this before 30th January 2022 you can still watch any of the sessions at Listen

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 63: Pup Fest 2022 from 2022-01-18T13:04:40

Pup Fest is back! It's a free online dog training festival from Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd January 2022.

Listen to the full guest schedule and how you can get involved.

To get on th...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 62: 5 reasons why you wouldn't walk your dog from 2022-01-11T19:57:56

January is Walk Your Dog Month and, while going for a walk is a great thing for many dogs, there are actually lots of reasons why you wouldn’t t...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 61: Why ex racing greyhounds make amazing pets from 2021-12-17T10:05:43

Ex racing greyhounds can make brilliant family pets.

In today's episode, I talk to Dee Stringer from Slumbering Hound. She tells me about ex-racer Aston was the inspiration behind her bus...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 60: Dog body language tips with Heloise McCarthy from 2021-12-09T21:03:35

Knowing a little about dogs' body language can help helpful for your relationship with your dog. As well as possibly keeping them or you safe around unfamiliar dogs.

I also get to catch u...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 59: STOP Walking Your Dog from 2021-11-30T14:55:39

What percentage of your walks would you describe as calm and stress-free for you and your dog each week?

If not all of them, listen to this episode where I want to challenge common miscon...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 58: Where to start with a shutdown rescue dog from 2021-11-17T12:04:55

Working recently with a family with a very nervous rescue dog, made me think about the importance of our relationships with our dogs. Whether they are new to us, or they’ve been in our lives for...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 58: Where to start with a shutdown rescue dog from 2021-11-17T12:04:55

Working recently with a family with a very nervous rescue dog, made me think about the importance of our relationships with our dogs. Whether they are new to us, or they’ve been in our lives for...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 57: How a dog can help cope with massive life changes from 2021-11-04T20:46:30

In this episode, I'm talking to Kate Young who talks about the massive impact one Golden Retriever played on helping her cope with some big life...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 56: Barking and calmness quick tips from 2021-10-29T11:29:53

Growing calmness in nearly every dog can help with so many training struggles, including barking. In this episode, I give you some quick tips to help. Including how to start your dog's day off o...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 55: Senior dogs with Bridget Sims from 2021-10-23T15:42:20

What happens to our dogs as they get older and what we can do to help them live their best lives throughout their old age?
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 54: 2 rescues, 2 very different dogs from 2021-10-14T16:41:13

Jo now has 2 rescues from Balkan Underdogs and they couldn't be more different.

Poppy found life very challenging at the start, and Jo had many sleepless nights as the family adjusted the...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 53: Better smartphone dog photography from 2021-10-07T15:51:34

Vasi is a professional pet photographer and founder of PetPix Academy.

She shares why it's so important to create lasting photographic memories of our dogs. And gives us some great tips t...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 52: Dogs for Autism with Jan Kiley from 2021-10-04T16:22:19

We know dogs are incredible, but the difference they can make to someone with autism is absolutely life-changing.
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 51: Supporting pet bereavement from 2021-09-25T14:33:18

Sadly pet bereavement is something most of us will have to face at some point, whether through death or changing circumstances. It's not something that is talked about enough. 

We talk ab...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 50: Pick your battles from 2021-09-19T14:16:51

Do you need help knowing what to focus on with your pup's training? It's time to stop feeling overwhelmed and get focused to get quicker results...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 49: Do you think about how your dog feels about grooming from 2021-09-13T18:48:37

Stephanie Zikmann is The Holistic Dog Groomer and is on a mission to change how we look at grooming. This is not just about how our dogs look, but how their physical and mental well-being is car...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 48: Playing a big game of hide&seek with your dog from 2021-08-31T07:51:09

I'm talking to Becky Smith founder of PetTrailer UK about the amazing benefits of pet trailing for every kind of dog. The positive power of scent work for reactive and nervous dogs. Or that fact...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 47: Quick&reliable medical help from 2021-08-25T16:05:06

Ben Sweeney is the Co-Founder of Vidivet. He describes Vidivet as the lovechild of Dr Google and NHS111 for your dog!

How often have we been unsure whether we should take our dog to the v...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 46: Preventing injuries with Zoe Hindle, the Fit Pet Physio from 2021-08-18T10:45:43

Zoe Hindle is the Fit Pet Physio and mainly works with retired and active sporting dogs.

But we're talking about what you can do to prevent injuries in your pet dog. Plus simple ways to h...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 45: How pain can impact on our dogs behaviour from 2021-08-10T16:42:57

Rachel Rodgers, of Nose to Trail, is an award-winning dog behaviourist, dog trainer and parkour instructor based in the North West of England.

We're talking about pain and how it can real...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 44: My dog training holiday from 2021-07-28T14:26:13

I'm just back from a dog training holiday and I wanted to share with you some of the things I've learned.
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 43: Living with a dog trainer from 2021-07-15T12:57

I get to ask my boyfriend Ash, what it's like living with a dog trainer! Having consistency around our dogs with everyone that comes into contact with them can be so helpful.

But not alwa...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 42: How anxious dogs and anxious people help each other from 2021-07-08T15:24:42

Zoë Chapman is an inventor and start-up founder from London who juggles single motherhood with running a business and a very nervous young Cavac...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 41: Get prepared for a puppy from 2021-07-02T07:09:21

I'm talking to Justine Williams, the founder Our Family Dog. We cover how to people can get better prepared for dog ownership and everything tha...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 40: Reasons your puppy runs away from the lead from 2021-06-25T07:11:19

Does your puppy run away when you pick up their lead/leash? Do they not seem to like their collar or harness? But they enjoy it when you’re out ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 39: Dogs, cars&safety from 2021-06-16T13:32:05

I'm talking to Claire Harris, Founder of Pets2Places. She tells us how far car safety has come for human passengers, but we're lagging a bit behind when it comes to our dogs.

She also tel...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 38: Puppy blues and practical tips to help from 2021-06-10T16:30

I'm talking to Ali Smith, from Rebarkable and she's a 'Positive Puppy Expert'. 
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 37: Summer problems - itchy dogs and travelling from 2021-06-07T14:24:03

It's Aromatherapy Awareness Week and I'm chatting with Jitka Krizova founder of Vita Canis. We talk about itchiness and summer allergies and what we can do to help our dogs.

We also go th...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 36: The Slim Pet Vet from 2021-05-27T10:18:53

Research shows that keeping a dog at a lean and healthy weight can mean an extra 2 and a half years of life. Recent research shows 60% of our dogs are overweight.

We talk about how easy i...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 35: Puppy toilet training from 2021-05-13T19:13

How to toilet train your puppy in 9 easy steps.

Follow the steps and you will get there quickly. Yes, it takes time and energy early on but you’ll be so pleased you did!

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 34: The K9 Nation App with Becky Baker from 2021-05-13T16:45:28

I'm chatting with Becky Baker creator of the K9 Nation app. She tells me about how being overwhelmed with a new puppy led to the development of the app.

K9 Nation is like TripAdvisor meet...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 33: Think you know about canine enrichment? from 2021-05-11T07:07:36

There is so much more to canine enrichment than snuffle mats, lick mats and puzzle feeders. 

Have you thought about auditory and visual enrichment?

I'm talking to Kirsty Everard. S...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 32: Biting, Jumping and Humping? from 2021-05-03T14:55:53

My number one tip for so many dog behaviour struggles? Learn about the importance of calmness and how to help our dog be calm more of the time.

Have you found yourself trying to give your...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 31: How much dog training has changed with Catherine Emmett from 2021-04-28T18:45:18

I'm chatting with children's author Catherine Emmett about how getting a new puppy in lockdown has meant the right kind of appropriate socialisation. Growing their relationship with Maggi, the 1...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 30: Absolute Dogs Training Academy doors are open from 2021-04-03T16:01:52

From 6th April 2021 the Absolute Dogs Training Academy doors are open for a week. I am on a mission to show people how playing training games is...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 29: Natalie Rogers on training deaf dogs from 2021-04-03T14:47:22

In this episode, I'm chatting with fellow Pro Dog Trainer, Natalie Rogers. She's a lecturer on the psychology of animal behaviour and runs her o...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 28: Sophie Peacock The Rescue Dog Trainer from 2021-03-27T14:48:36

Today's episode is with Sophie Peacock The Rescue Dog Trainer. She has over 20 years of experience with rescue dogs. She now specialises in helping people with overseas street dogs, settle into ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 27: Hydrotherapy for dogs with Emily Thomas from 2021-03-20T09:36:03

Emily Thomas from Canactive and K9 Trail Time is a busy woman.
 
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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 26: Training your own assistance dog from 2021-02-27T16:40:58

In this episode, I'm talking to my friend Ricky Perrin. After a freak accident 9 years ago left him in a wheelchair, he decided he didn't want to wait to get an assistance dog. So with no previo...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 25: Finding Keedy - dog theft from 2021-02-26T18:03:53

I'm talking to Jo Milnes about how she got involved in helping an elderly neighbour, who had 3 Springer Spaniels stolen just 2 weeks ago. Jo has spread this story all over social media and regio...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 24: Why is this so hard! from 2021-02-23T08:55:42

For anyone that got a puppy or dog in since March 2020, you may have felt like you should have made more progress with them. If so, this episode is for you.

I talk about the highs and low...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 24: Why is this so hard! from 2021-02-23T08:55:42

For anyone that got a puppy or dog in since March 2020, you may have felt like you should have made more progress with them. If so, this episode is for you.

I talk about the highs and low...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 23: Louise Wilson from Conservation K9 Consultancy from 2021-02-11T20:06:53

Louise Wilson is the go-to woman in training and consultancy for specialist wildlife detection dogs. With an incredible CV in canine detection handling and training, she tells us about the incre...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 22: Increase your dog's food motivation from 2021-02-04T09:40:04

Niki talks you through an easy food motivation worksheet to help make your dog training more effective.

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 21: Pup Talk The Pack Interview from 2021-01-25T17:53:01

Ash is interviewing Niki about Pup Fest 2021 and the new membership - Pup Talk The Pack.

Doors to the new membership are open until 31st January 2021, until later this year. 

For m...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 20: Cleo's Rope - Sustainable Dog Toys from 2021-01-15T21:13:14

In this episode I'm talking to rock climbing duo Georgina and Petar about how their Romanian rescue puppy Cleo inspired an amazing range of zero-carbon toys.

They've proved sustainable to...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 19: Pup Fest 2021 Announcement from 2021-01-04T10:18:10

The first-ever Pup Fest is here - the online doggy festival to boost your start to 2021. Its all FREE and runs from the 18 - 24th January.

Listen to the line of experts, workshops and tra...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 18: Gemma Vale Dog First Aid Manchester from 2020-12-18T14:20:01

Do you feel prepared if there was an emergency with your dog? Do you know what normal is for your dog to be able to spot subtle changes? Time is often vital, so listen in to see if you're confid...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 17: Rivka, JoeJoe and the Puppy Post from 2020-12-11T13:18:55

Puppy Post is a gorgeous online magazine featuring the stories behind puppy parents, as well as small and local businesses. It's all one amazing pawlaborative community!

Niki talks to Riv...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 16: Lisette van Riel and The Doggy Lottery from 2020-12-06T17:00:39

Lisette, Co-Founder of the Doggy Lottery, tells Niki about how it all started, how the lottery works and the increasing struggles rescue charities are now facing. 

And it all started with...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 15: Tips to get your dog through Christmas from 2020-12-02T15:21

Niki runs through some Christmas tips and games to help your dog cope with excitement, novelty and stress at this time of year.

For an amazing range of high quality, natural long-lasting ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 14: What our dogs are trying to tell us, with Heloise McCarthy from 2020-11-21T16:44:52

Canine behaviourist, Heloise McCarthy, talks about her work at Wood Green Animal Rescue and the importance of understanding dogs body language. We also talk about the need for patience with some...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 13: Online conferences - getting your dog ready! from 2020-10-31T18:01:23

Niki gives you lots of tips to help get your dog ready to settle while you need to be working from home (hands up who is attending on-line conferences).

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 12: The Boxer Dog Episode with Jo Wilson from 2020-10-31T13:17:02

Today's episode is all about Boxer dogs as I talk to Jo Wilson about what makes Boxer dogs so unique.

They are definitely not a breed for inexperienced owners, so we talk about what peopl...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 11: It's Chocolate Labrador appreciation day from 2020-10-24T13:43:42

Brand expert, Jacquie Lawes works with amazing women on their product-based businesses, but she's got a long history of different dogs in her life.

She even named her business after her t...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 10: Natalie Davies is getting married to James, and her dog Bertie, is going to be there from 2020-10-19T20:01:42

Natalie and James are getting married and they have a very special reason for their new dog Bertie, a Labrador Cocker Spaniel X,  to be there.

Lockdown has caused their wedding plans to b...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 9: There's more to life than just pizzles from 2020-10-11T14:47:32

Did you know just how many different types of natural chews there are! Daily chews are so beneficial for puppies and dogs.

Sarah Latham couldn't find the range of high quality natural che...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 8: Canine nutritionist, Carole Sandhu, talks probiotics for dogs from 2020-10-02T15:24:13

Carole Sandhu, of Dogs Delight, is a published canine nutritionist, after a 25 career as a dietitian with the NHS.

We talk about probiotics for dogs, including what they're good for and h...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 7: Gracie&Millie's journey from 2020-09-19T16:00:42

Cam Munsadia runs Gracie & Millie's Pooch Mooch. We talk about Cam's journey from nurse to setting up her own dog walking business, and the impact the pandemic has had on her business.

We...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 6: The Zara Dog Dog Club from 2020-09-13T13:33:20

Anna's written two, beautifully illustrated, books, and set-up the Zara Dog Dog Club, featuring her own Boxer Springer X - Zara of course!

The books and club are aimed at educating childr...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 5: Helen Ginman and I talk about the impact dogs can have on mental health from 2020-09-05T13:11:28

Health and well-being expert, Helen Ginman runs U+I Wellbeing.

A first time dog owner, her training journey with Sox, her Boxer dog, didn't start well when she had advice from a trainer w...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 4: Dr Alex is on a mission to improve our dog's health from 2020-08-29T13:07:12

Founder of Our Pets Health, Dr Alex Avery aims to reduce the number of vet visits we need to make with our dogs. By following simple steps we can improve their health, help avoid injury and dise...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 3: The challenges of introducing a new rescue in to a multi-dog household from 2020-08-22T06:10:09

Niki talks to Russell, USA Today bestselling author, about the challenges of introducing a new, and dog-reactive, rescue dog to his existing two older dogs.

We talk about some strategies ...

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 2. Belle the amazing rescue Posovac Hound from 2020-08-16T11:53:42

Jo Robbens is the Co-Founder of Surrey Petworking. Here we talk about the journey she's been on with her Balkan Underdogs rescue dog, Belle. And the second rescue dog that is on it's way!

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Pup Talk The Podcast Episode 1: An introduction to canicross with Josie Shepherd from 2020-07-29T14:13:51

Welcome to the first episode of Pup Talk The Podcast. Here's Niki is talking to Dog Fit Instructor, Josie Shepherd, about what canicross is and the benefits for you and your dog.

Canicros...

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