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Celebrating Dogs, Levelling Up and Chatting Crufts 2023 Mar 21, 2023

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In this super episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, we are celebrating all things dog and taking you on a deep dive wrap-up of the most amazing event that was Crufts 2023 and all the fun, inspiration and epic experiences that an event like this brings to the lives of so many dog lovers across the UK and the world!

If you haven't heard of Crufts before, where have you been?! Run by The Kennel Club UK, it's an event of insane proportions with over 22,000+ dogs from all over the world walking through the doors at the Birmingham NEC in the UK to show or compete in a wide variety of events ranging from showing, obedience and gundogs to flyball, heelwork to music, Young Kennel Club (YKC) and of course agility, and SO much more!

Within this episode, we'll be chatting about everything from our favourite moments of Crufts 2023, to behind the scenes with Naughty But Nice dogs, PLUS what it's like to prepare for, qualify for AND compete at an event like Crufts from our very own Agility Champion, Lauren Langman!

We'll also be catching up on all the many highs and amazing wins from the many days of Crufts, as well as what is needed to grow, protect and set a dog up for success in an environment like Crufts, and the big wide world in general!

For the AbsoluteDOGS team, our Gamechanger community and all the wonderful human beings we get to cross paths with at Crufts and on our AbsoluteDOGS and A-OK9 stands, it is an event where we get to celebrate our love for dogs, celebrate coming together and levelling up as dog owners, trainers and being our dogs' very own experts and advocates.

We're already looking forward to Crufts 2024! Our stands are always filled with the joy of dog training and a super cool, bright energy that encourages dog lovers from all walks of life to come and say hi, so why not pop the dates in your diary and make sure that you come and check out the greatest dog show in the world - and pop by to see us too, we're ready to welcome you in!!

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Multi-dogs and Ditch the Bowl: A How To Q&A! Mar 14, 2023

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Do you live in a household with more than one dog?

Do you struggle to find the time to feed AND train all your dogs each day?

What if we were to tell you that there is ONE ultimate solution for YOU and your dogs? Sounds pretty good, right?!

In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Tom and Lauren are back in the kitchen, joined by superstar pups Brave, Tokyo and Everest to cover all your questions on Ditching the Bowl in a multi-dog household!

🐕🐕 How does Ditch the Bowl work with multiple dogs?

🥩 🥩 How do you ensure every dog gets the right amount of food?

🥦 🍖🥕 How do you know WHO is getting fed WHAT?

🦴 🦴 How do you prevent fighting and squabbles over food and bones?

It can be quite overwhelming to think about, but it’s actually easier than you think and these are JUST SOME of the questions we’ll be covering in this epic episode!

In this fabulous fast fire Q&A session, Tom and Lauren will be answering some of the most common questions we get asked here at absoluteDOGS about Ditching the Bowl with multi-dogs and using a dog’s daily food for their training.

They’ll be giving you all their handy hacks, top tips and strategic solutions to help YOU master your multi-dog household when ditching that food bowl!

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Gundogs, Games and the Power of Positivity ft. Ann McGloon Mar 07, 2023

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In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, we are delighted to welcome back the wonderful Ann McGloon - an awesome Pro Dog Trainer who has incredible experience with Scent Work, Search and Rescue handling, tracking, detection and man-trailing (just to name a few), as well as being an awesome instructor AND NOW, she's bringing us some super exciting Gundog geekiness!

Throughout this podcast episode, Lauren and Ann share insights on how all the amazing skills and concepts needed within the Gundog world, such as impulse control, focus, disengagement and so much more, can cross over and be seen in scent work, detection work, Agility and so many other areas of the dog training world!

Ann also talks us through the insightful ways she works to understand the traditional training of the Gundog world and how she completely reshapes it into a multitude of positive GAMES for her own dogs to learn all the Gundog skills they need through the power of games-based training. Ann is a true Gamechanger and an absolute Gundog genius!

Want to get started in Gundog training with your dog and see what it's all about? They don't even have to be a Gundog breed!

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If there is one message from this podcast, it is that ALL are welcome! No matter whether you have a Naughty But Nice dog with training struggles, whether you have a herding breed, a gundog breed or even a totally different breed altogether - if you and your dog want to try your hand at playing Gundog games, you are most welcome here!

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Your Ditch The Bowl Questions Answered! Feb 28, 2023

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In this super episode of the Sexier than A Squirrel podcast, we’ve got another fabulous food instalment for you!

This time Tom and Lauren are joined by superstar dogs Brave, Everest and Tokyo for some Ditch the Bowl questions, troubleshooting, top tips, hacks and super solutions to get you taking your first steps to ditching that bowl with your dog!

We’re going to be covering things like:

Considerations when starting to Ditch the Bowl for the first time.

What to do when you’re travelling and you need to have someone look after your dog – how do they continue to Ditch the Bowl?

How to tackle resource guarding with Ditch the Bowl

When and how do you Ditch the Bowl with a puppy?

And we absolutely cannot forget all the super positives – the “pros” – to Ditching the Bowl! There are so many, and they are immense!

When it comes to Ditch the Bowl, we get SO MANY questions, so many people asking for troubleshooting tips or advice on making Ditch the Bowl work for them, their dog and their lifestyle, so today we’re here with just SOME of those questions and we’ll be sharing them with you!

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Picky Pup or Fussy Fido? Solutions to a Food Loving Dog! Feb 21, 2023

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Have you got a dog that’s downright NOT interested in food?

Do you have a PICKY pooch in your household?

How do you Ditch the Bowl with a dog who decides WHEN and WHAT they eat?

Is there a way to train and play games with dog that struggles with food drive?

In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Tom and Lauren are diving into these questions and MORE! You have asked, we have answered!

In this super top tips troubleshoot, Tom and Lauren will be answering all your questions and giving you all their handy hacks and strategic solutions to make sure your non-foodie dog becomes a FOOD LOVER and Ditch the Bowl master!

TOP TIP!

It’s not just about the type of food you use, and it’s not about how you think your dog should enjoy their food. It’s all about the EXPERIENCE!

By taking the time to discover all the things YOUR DOG truly enjoys about food, you’ll have the key to unlock a “HELL YEAH!” food experience for both you and your dog!

There is truly so much in this episode and we guarantee that with these tips and tricks, your dog’s journey to becoming a food lover is just beginning! This is not an episode you want to miss!

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Living Your Best Life: An Interview with Lauren Langman ft. Dan Tower Anderson Feb 14, 2023

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Step right up Gamechangers! In this seriously cool episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, guest host Dan Tower Anderson is welcoming you behind the scenes as he interviews our very own Lauren Langman!

In this super fun episode, Dan chats with Lauren on all things dogs, life, learning, running a business, seizing opportunities, meeting new people and truly living your best life!

✨ Listen in as Lauren shares her journey, from youngster to lawyer, to schoolteacher and dog trainer!

✨ Learn how she discovered the world of dog training and how she made her passion into her mission - and in turn began to change the lives of owners and their dogs locally, and throughout the world!

✨ Discover how having the rock-solid support of family, friends and an amazing team, as well as a magical home base, and a true zest for playing all out and living life to the full can really bring you the very best of opportunities!

✨ Find out all about how Lauren met Tom and learn when, where and how the worldwide phenomenon that is absoluteDOGS was born!

✨ Plus, listen in to find out how Bowerland, the magical home of absoluteDOGS and Devon Dogs, became the enchanting and sparkly epicentre of dog training that it is today!

✨ AND SO MUCH MORE! ✨

Plus, we can’t forget that this is a dog training podcast. As you’re listening, we want you to get INSPIRED! Even if you just take ONE lightbulb moment from listening to Lauren’s journey, we want you to take that and discover what LIGHTS YOU UP and dream of all the ways that you can put your own special mark on that.

This is a truly special, and beautifully insightful episode and it is certainly one that you won’t want to miss! 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!

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Working with Dogs: Top 10 Tips to Achieve Your Dreams! Feb 07, 2023

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This super episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast is dedicated to your dreams of working with dogs, so get ready for some top tips that are going to totally transform your dog training journey!

Do you dream of becoming a professional dog trainer, who gets to play with dogs every day and call it “work” just like Lauren and Tom?

Would you love nothing more than to become a dog walker, groomer, vet or vet nurse or maybe even work to improve the wellness and physical fitness of sports dogs and canine companions?

No matter your dreams, we’re here to tell you that you CAN make them come true. You can have a day job, a side hustle or a career that absolutely lights you up, gives you the most immense optimism boost and makes you want to bounce out of bed every morning!

In this episode, we’ve got 10 of our most terrific top tips to help you become a Pro Dog Trainer and begin your journey from dreams to reality!

✨ Discover what you are truly passionate about and follow it!

✨ Don’t wait for the breaking point or for the stars to align to pursue your dream!

✨ Embrace the fun, joy and geekiness of learning about something you love!

✨ Seek solutions to solve those problems that are holding you back!

There are so many more invaluable tips in this podcast, so make sure you take a listen!

Are you ready to make your dreams a reality?

Visit absolutedogs.me/pdtjourney to find your path!

This is such an inspirational, thought-provoking and optimism-boosting episode and it’s one that you simply won’t want to miss! 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!

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Of Dogs and Daring Dreams: Let’s Make Them Happen! Jan 31, 2023

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In this inspiring episode of the Sexier Than A Squirrel podcast, Tom and Lauren are here to bring you the exciting news that no matter what your dreams are - for you and your dog, your career or your life - they can and will be your everyday reality!

“How?!” We hear you asking. Well, it’s all in the way you think and the way you choose to live your life! One of the most valuable ways that you can make any of your goals or dreams come true is your mindset!

🌟 Focus on what you DO want, rather than what you don’t have!

🌟 Seize opportunities and jump ALL IN when you have a chance to make a change!

🌟 Find and be grateful for all the pieces of your dream that you already have, no matter how small!

🌟 Believe that your dream is something you CAN and WILL have – manifestation is a very powerful thing!

🌟 Your thoughts become your actions, and your actions become your life, so live intentionally and play ALL OUT!

Whether your dream is to become the very best owner and expert for your dog, or whether you dream of being an expert for other dog owners by becoming a professional trainer, walker, groomer or to work with dogs in any way, we have what you need to get you there!

Ready to make your dreams a reality?

Visit absolutedogs.me/pdtjourney to find your path!

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Powerful Advice for Reactive Dog Owners Jan 24, 2023

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When thinking about your dog, do you ever have thoughts like:

“I didn’t sign up for this”

“I’m not qualified for this”

“I didn’t want a dog like this”

“I think I hate my dog”

“My dog is doing this to make me look bad”

“There’s nothing I can do about my dog’s reactivity or behaviour struggles”

Do you find yourself tearing your hair out as you watch your relationship with your dog crumble?

WE HAVE GOOD NEWS! Not only can you turn ALL this around and achieve your dog-owning dream, but YOU are THE BEST OWNER your dog could ever WISH FOR!

You care. You are here, showing up, to find out how you can help your dog and rebuild that all-important relationship! You are amazing!

In this super episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Tom and Lauren are here with some truly powerful advice for you to consider when it comes to your Naughty But Nice dog’s struggles and your life and relationship with your dog, such as:

✔️ Taking those next steps on your dog training journey and focusing on where you are going next (not where you and your dog have come from)!

✔️ Ditching the guilt over past mistakes, life circumstances or your dog’s history!

✔️ Ditching the Bowl, the Routines, the Walks AND the expectations for more rewards, more flexibility and less stress for you AND your dog!

✔️ Identifying the struggles your dog has, and how you can skill them up for real-life results success!

✔️ Ensuring you don’t make your Naughty But Nice dog’s word too SMALL or too BIG and getting that balance JUST right!

✔️ Finding or growing a community that can support you and your dog!

✨ And SO MUCH more! ✨

This is not an episode you want to miss! There is so much support and valuable learning contained within, so dive in and have a listen – and don’t forget your homework! – and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway!

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Food, Wellness and a Roadmap to Your Dog’s Wellbeing Jan 17, 2023

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In this unmissable episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Tom and Lauren are taking you on a vitally important journey - one of becoming more conscious of your dog’s wellness and overall wellbeing so that you can set them up for a (very long) lifetime of health and absolute success!

Tom and Lauren will be covering vital areas of wellbeing from:

Health
Weight
Food and nutrition
Fitness and exercise
Knowing what’s right for your dog

Plus there’s SO MUCH more including:

The difference between your dog’s health and their wellness or wellbeing
How wellness can increase the quality and quantity of life for your dog
Why being healthy and surviving is not enough for your dog and what it takes to ensure your dog can truly THRIVE in every aspect of their life
How physical wellness and body condition play a huge part in their longevity
Why poor health and being overweight can lead to serious wellness struggles such as diabetes and joint issues (and more!)
How having the perfect and ideal body condition has a huge impact on your dog’s longevity from the very beginning and continuing that throughout their life leads to a longer lifespan – what’s not to love about that!

There is truly so much in this podcast, far more than the sneak peek mentioned here, so be sure to listen in and check it out – for the love of your dog!

Download your FREE body condition score chart at absolutedogs.me/bcs

Want to dive a little deeper into this invaluable topic and make sure you are setting your dog up for a lifetime of success? Check out our brand new programme that’s ALL about food, wellness and being more conscious of what’s going into your dog through their diet! Head to absolutedogs.me/food to find out what it’s all about!

And our 30 Days to Fitness course is an action-packed, zero-to-hero deep-dive into all things canine fitness just for you! Check it out here!
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This is not an episode you want to miss! There is so much value contained within, so dive in and have a listen – and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway!

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