The Sociable Dog Podcast

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How to be a secure base for your dog. Jul 11, 2024

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In this episode Si considers the benefit of establishing a secure base for your dog. If you are struggling with a new and fearful rescue dog or just want some ideas on how to strengthen the bond with your dog it might be that you need to slow down. Take the weight of responsibility off your shoulders and focus on the bond for a while.

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On Lead Reactivity: what causes it and what can you do about it? Jul 04, 2024

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If you live with a reactive dog it can be a real challenge. Whether they go off at dogs or people it's one of those behaviours that can have you resorting to only walking in the dead of night. You're probably a little fed up of apologising to the other dog walker as you pass no doubt.
Well, in this weeks episode of The Sociable Dog Pod, we're going to look at reactivity on lead in particular. Nina and I will be talking about how to identify the cause of your little friend's issues and how you might start to deal with it.
Don't lose hope. There are things you can do to make those day time walks a reality once more.

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Understanding Dog Play: What to look for in good dog play. Jun 27, 2024

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Dog play can be confusing sometimes. It can look a bit rough or even violent. So how do we tell when the play is good and when it might be getting a bit out of hand? Join Si for an introduction to dog play. A topic we're sure we will be coming back to in the future.

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Talking Dogs. An introduction to The Sociable Dog Pod. Jun 20, 2024

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In this, the first of the Sociable Dog podcasts, your hosts Si and Nina are easing in gently. We've picked a few common questions and misconceptions about dog behaviour to chat about. As time goes on we'll deep dive into what makes dogs tick and how to best help the fearful ones as well as maximise your potential as a trainer for your dog.

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