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A Fresh Focus for Fall: Finding Joy & Boosting Energy with Justin Prust Sep 26, 2023

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Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!
In this exciting episode, we are joined by the always amazing Justin Prust who is back to bring us top tips, insights, strategies and hacks on learning to embrace the ebb and flow of the seasons, while also finding joy and discovering what we can do to boost our energy when the weather turns cold and dark.
By finding activities and moments that bring you joy to help fuel your motivation - especially when you're feeling low on energy - and challenging yourself to embrace growth and resilience by doing something new or something that pushes you outside your comfort zone, you can be ready to embrace the amazing adventures in store for you as autumn rolls into winter or any other season of the year!
Remember, seasons change, and so do you. There is so much more in store for you in this episode! It's going to help you charge up and use the change in seasons to recalibrate, find joy, and grow stronger.
Jump in and have a listen – and while you’re here, please leave a review for us and share your biggest lightbulb moment or inspirational takeaway message with us – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Living Life to the Fullest with Dogs and Disabilities Sep 19, 2023

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Welcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!
In this special episode, we are chatting to the wonderful Leonie, who is joining us to share her inspirational story of life as a Gamechanger, a dog owner and most importantly, mum to her amazing daughter, Lucy.
When she was younger, Lucy suffered a spinal cord injury that means she spends her life in a wheelchair, but that hasn't stopped her or her mum Leonie from dreaming of bringing a dog into their lives and it certainly hasn't stopped them from becoming awesome Gamechangers!
Join us and listen in as Leonie shares the joys, the heartache and the inspiration that is their amazing Gamechanger journey, as well as giving some invaluable insight into what life is like living with dogs and disabilities.
Jump in and have a listen – and while you’re here, please leave a review for us and share your biggest lightbulb moment or inspirational takeaway message with us – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Recall Reset! 10 Top Tips for Reliable Off-Leash Training Aug 01, 2023

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🎙️ Recall Reset! 🐾 10 Top Tips for Reliable Off-Leash Training 🎧

🐶 Is your dog's recall holding them back? Unlock the secrets to a reliable and responsive dog with our podcast, "Recall Reset! 10 Top Tips for Reliable Off-Leash Training" 🚀

In this top tips tennis episode 🎾, we're sharing 10 expert tips to supercharge your dog's recall abilities, ensuring they come running every time you call! 🏃‍♂️📞

🗝️ Reliable Recall Tip #1:
Discover the art of meaningful communication with your dog. Learn how to make your words matter and turn each recall into an engaging adventure! 🗣️🎉

🎁 Reliable Recall Tip #2:
Unleash the power of positive reinforcement! Find out how to offer a deal that your dog can't resist, making every recall a joy-filled, positive experience (for both you and your dog)! 🎾🍗

🕵️‍♂️ Reliable Recall Tip #3:
Play hide and seek to level up your dog's recall skills! Make it challenging and rewarding as they seek you out using their keen senses! Great for recall training and also for providing your dog with enrichment opportunities that engage their brain and their body. 🕵️‍♀️🏞️

🕒 Reliable Recall Tip #4:
It's not just training sessions that matter. Discover the 24/7 approach to shaping your dog's behaviour and celebrating their awesome decisions every day! 🐕🌟

❤️ Reliable Recall Tip #5:
Strengthen the bond with your dog by practising on-lead recall. Create a fun and varied experience that will make them excited to respond, anytime, anywhere! 🐾🌈

🎲 Reliable Recall Tip #6:
Embrace unpredictability! Keep your dog engaged and eager to come back to you by offering diverse recall experiences they can't predict! 🎲🎁

⏳ Reliable Recall Tip #7:
Shorten decision time! Learn how to make your dog's recall snappy and responsive, leaving them no chance to hesitate! ⌛️🐶

🚫 Reliable Recall Tip #8:
Stay calm in recall mishaps and avoid the chase game! Discover effective strategies to handle setbacks and turn them into opportunities for growth! 🤔🔄

🔄 Reliable Recall Tip #9:
If one method doesn't work, switch it up! Explore alternative approaches to find what truly clicks with your dog for a successful recall every time! 🔄🎯

🍗🏃‍♀️ Tip #10: Uncover your dog's reinforcement preferences! Whether it's food, play, or praise, tailor your recall to what they love the most (not what you think they should love)! 🐕💕

🚨 BONUS TIP: The ultimate recall rule! Learn when to call and when to take action instead, ensuring a responsive recall and building trust with your dog for the ultimate rapid and reliable recall! 🚨🤝

Join us on "Recall Reset! 10 Top Tips for Reliable Off-Leash Training" and take the first step towards an incredible off-leash journey with your dog! 🎉🐾 Don't miss out—hit that play button now and listen on your favourite podcast platform! 🎧🔊

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Training and Communicating with Deaf Dogs through Games ft. Dr Natalie Rogers Jul 25, 2023

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In this wonderful episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined once again by superstar deaf dog advocate, Pro Dog Trainer and professional nerd, Dr Natalie Rogers to talk a little more about her passion - training deaf dogs!

Listen in with us as Lauren and Natalie dive into:

✅ Why games are so powerful for training deaf dogs

✅ Why games-based training is the ideal method for deaf dogs

✅ How owners can adapt games for their deaf dog

✅ The importance of cooperative care for deaf dogs

✅ Why communication and bringing your authentic self to working with your dog is your key to success

There’s so much value in this episode and certainly one you won't want to miss! Share it with your dog-loving friends and deaf dog owners - and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway!

And remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Dog Training with Zak George Part II: Power Up with Play, Not Punishment Jul 19, 2023

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In this fabulous episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined once again by the wonderful Zak George - dog lover, YouTuber, author, TV host and, of course, dog trainer!

Listen in with us as Lauren and Zak dive deep into some all-important dog training topics, including the power of positive training and play VS 'quick-fix' aversive methods and the fallout that a punishment culture has on dogs, people and all animals all over the world.

Lauren and Zak also chat on some super top tips, tricks, hints, hacks and strategies on how we as owners - and our dog's very best advocates - can level up our own awareness of training our dogs and setting them up for ultimate success in every part of the game that is their life!

There’s so much value in this episode and you absolutely don’t want to miss this one - and it is definitely well worth a share with any of you dog-loving friends - and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Dog Training with Zak George Part I: Loving and Living Your Passion Jul 11, 2023

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In this super special and exciting episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined by none other than super dog trainer, YouTuber, author, and TV host Zak George!

Zak is known for his science-based and compassionate approach to dog training. Emphasising positive reinforcement, his YouTube channel, "Zak George's Dog Training Revolution," offers valuable, humane, and free training resources for dog enthusiasts worldwide. His goal is to demonstrate the simplicity, effectiveness, and mutual benefits of training dogs using modern, empathetic techniques.

In this episode, listen in with us as Lauren and Zak talk all things dog training and the importance of play, living your passion, finding your purpose and having an immense amount of fun with your dog along the way!

There’s so much contained within, so you won’t want to miss this one! Jump in and have a listen – and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Training and Living with Deaf Dogs ft. Dr. Natalie Rogers Jul 04, 2023

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Welcome to this super episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, where we are joined by the inspirational and energising Dr. Natalie Rogers, an awesome Pro Dog Trainer and an amazing PDT Geek. In this episode, Natalie shares an epic layer of insight into one of her biggest passions - and something that is very close to the heart of absoluteDogs and the entire Gamechanger community … Today, we’re diving into the world of deaf dogs!

As a wonderful pet parent to her own beautiful deaf dog and having grown up with a deaf and blind dog, Natalie's wealth of knowledge and expertise brings us a hugely impactful and enlightening episode!

Natalie has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Zoology, a PhD in Biological Science and a Diploma of Canine Behaviour Science and Technology, specialising in Aggressive Behaviour. She has been teaching biology and psychology at the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia) since 2010 and is currently lecturing on anxiety, stress, mental illness, animal learning and comparative psychology!

Natalie is also a volunteer trainer with Hear No Evil Deaf Dog Rescue Australia and, together with Havoc, her 4 year old deaf Boxer, is an ambassador for Deaf Dogs Rock too!

Today, Lauren and Natalie will be diving deep into some of the most common struggles, myths and misconceptions when it comes to deaf dogs to bring us a massively insightful, thought-provoking and educational episode.

Let’s take a sneak peek at what you’ll find in this episode:

✔️ We’ll discuss why deaf dogs are so vulnerable and why, as their very best pet parents and advocates, we need to set them up for success and proactively safeguard them while also working to empower them with optimism and confidence.

✔️ We’ll dispel some myths about deaf dogs being more prone to aggressions and reactivity, separation anxiety and behaviour struggles in general.

✔️ We also touch on how being proactive in your dog’s training and focusing on 3 core (and non-negotiable) skills can help prevent or solve so many common training and behavioural struggles that owners of deaf dogs often face.

AND MORE!

There’s so much in this episode, so if you have a deaf dog you don't want to miss this episode! If you know anyone who has a deaf dog, whether it be a friend, family member, neighbour, local rescue or anyone at all, this is the podcast episode for them too!

Jump in and have a listen – and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Learning to Love Self-care: Strategies for Success ft. Justin Prust Jun 27, 2023

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In this super episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined once again by Justin Prust, the awesome personal and executive coach, and entrepreneur, to chat about one of the most important aspects not only in dog training but in human life in general - and that’s self-care.

How do YOU define self-care?

What does self-care look like to you?

Self-care looks different for every one of us and in today’s episode, we’ll be diving into both of these questions, PLUS bringing you some amazing top tips and tricks, laughs, life hacks and super strategies you can use to level up your own self-care and become more aware of the things in your life that can impact your self-care.

Here’s a sneak peek at just some of the insightful and inspirational self-care solutions we’ll be diving into in this episode:

- Look out for yourself and put your own oxygen mask on first

- Sharing is caring! Get talking, let go and don’t hold grudges or bottle things up

- Embrace laughter as a pressure and tension release to change your state

- Be your authentic self and speak your truth (even if you need to apply some edits)

- Give yourself opportunities to take breaks from pessimistic spaces and situations

There is so much more packed into this episode and we just know it’s going to help you on your own self-care journey AND if you know anyone who needs a little more self-care in their lives, or a bit of an optimism boost, this is the episode for them too, so why not share it with them?!

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Nipping Nightmare: Tips and Tricks to Tame Your Biting Puppy! Jun 20, 2023

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“OUCH! That hurts!”

Do you have a nipping nightmare in your household?

Got a puppy that’s transformed into a crazy, snapping demon with razor sharp teeth?

Feeling totally lost and not sure how to tame your gnawing, biting, furry land shark?

In this special episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, we have solutions for you! We’re going to help you transform your puppy from a biting, chewing, gnawing, nipping nightmare into the furry family member you’ve been dreaming of!

Here’s a sneak peek at just SOME of the super solutions and strategies you’ll find in this episode:

✅ Don’t become a reactive puppy parent - be proactive! Arm yourself with management plans and “If/Then” strategies that you can action to help you prevent your puppy from rehearsing and undesirable behaviours that you DON'T want.

✅ Consider how you DO want your puppy to interact with you, your family, friends, neighbours, other pets, children and more! What do you WANT to see and how can you guide your puppy and teach them behaviours that are incompatible with biting?

✅ Always ensure that your puppy has ample opportunity to experience the RIGHT things. Provide chews, enrichment activities, safe toys, and safe exploration opportunities in the right spaces!

✅ Give your puppy plenty of rest opportunities so they don’t flip over into overtiredness and high arousal!

✅ Always remember that your puppy will be teething. Even if they are losing teeth, those teeth are moving, growing and settling into place in your puppy’s mouth – and they can be experiencing discomfort or pain at any time! Guide them to appropriate behaviours and give them safe, appropriate items to chew on to satisfy their chewing needs and relieve their discomfort!

There’s so much more in this episode, so if you have a puppy or are about to welcome one into your home, you don't want to miss this episode! If you know anyone who’s about to get a puppy or who is struggling with their new furry family member, this is the podcast episode for them too!

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Conversations with Your Dog: Learn the Secrets of Canine Body Language! Jun 06, 2023

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In this awesome episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren and Tom are diving into a hugely popular topic – that’s right, we’re talking canine body language!

Have you ever wondered what your dog is trying to tell you? Whether they are sending you secret messages and signals as you go through life together?

All too often owners find themselves saying they had "no warning" or they "didn't see it coming" when their dog reacts in a particular situation.

The reality is, our dogs are communicating with us every single moment of the day – they are speaking all the time, even shouting for us to understand them – and yet, canine body language, their cues and their attempts to communicate with us are often misread and misunderstood!

In this super episode, Tom and Lauren are diving into their topmost tips, tricks, advice and thoughts on canine body language - and how we as owners and pet parents can level up our understanding of our dogs so that we can truly listen when they speak to us!

Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find in this episode:

- Why it's important to be your dog's best advocate by not forcing them into situations that make them uncomfortable, reactive or worried (from walks to greeting strangers, dog-dog interactions, socialisation and more)!

- Why your dog doesn't always know best when it comes to putting themselves into situations when they are unsure or don't have the skills to cope with – even if they appear to want to investigate!

- Why you'll never actually know exactly what emotions your dog is feeling and why calmness (and confidence) are the KEYS to success for any dog!

- Why socialisation is not what you think it is and how careful exposure and guarding your dog's confidence and optimism is far better than overexposure to the wrong things!

There is so much more in this episode, and you absolutely do not want to miss it! Jump in and have a listen – and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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