Episodes

  • Is it really a training problem?

    Is it really a training problem?
    Oct 28 2022
    In this week's episode we are joined by co-hosts Louise Campbell-Pierson (www.canine-friends.com) and Jay Gurden (www.goodguardianship.com) alongside a brilliant guest, Sally Smith. Sally is founder of Canine Principles who provide online dog training & behaviour courses for dog professionals and guardians www.canineprinciples.com, founder of NICE (The National Institute of Canine Ethics) and runs the ISCP (International School for Canine Psychology). Today they are covering some important topics around canine welfare and ethics when it comes to looking at how we work with alongside our dogs to develop a stronger bond and understanding. Delving in to why it is important we look at our dogs having choice in their lives and how this can have a positive impact on their overall behaviour.

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    57 mins
  • Enrichment Ideas on a Budget

    Enrichment Ideas on a Budget
    Oct 18 2022

    On this week's episode of the For Dog's Sake Podcast, Louise (www.canine-friends.com) and Jay (www.goodguardianship.com) bring you 'enrichment ideas in a budget!'.

    They discuss some creative ideas on how we can provide some mental stimulation and games without breaking the bank.

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    29 mins
  • Reactivity

    Reactivity
    Oct 12 2022

    On today's episode, co-founders Louise Campbell-Pierson (www.canine-friends.com) and Jay Gurden (www.goodguardianship.com) scrape the surface on the topic of canine reactivity.


    Joining them is guest and reactivity specialist Simon Moody a.k.a The Mutt Nut (www.themuttnut.com). Simon's invaluable insight in to the world of canine reactivity brings a fascinating perspective on how we should look to rehabilitate reactive dogs.


    Louise, Jay and Simon delve in to some of the science and emotion behind reactivity (for those dog behaviour geeks), how having a reactive dog can be hard and some top tips on where to start with helping your reactive dog. Enjoy!

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    55 mins
  • Pain and the relationship with behaviour

    Pain and the relationship with behaviour
    Oct 4 2022
    After our short break we are back for season 2 of the For Dog's Sake Podcast. In today's episode Louise (www.canine-friends.com), Jay (www.goodguardianship.com) and Mair Franklin (www.seekak9massage.co.uk) talk about the very important relationship between pain and how this can affect our dog's behaviour.

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    57 mins
  • Puppy blues and separation anxiety

    Puppy blues and separation anxiety
    Sep 6 2022
    In today's episode Louise SAPT (www.canine-friends.com), Jay (www.goodguardianship.com) and special guest Lucy Beyer talk about the puppy blues. Those feelings that can hit hard after bringing a new puppy into the home, and just how difficult it can be and the realisation it wasn't quite what you expected. In this episode each shares their own experience of puppy blues, including dealing with puppies and separation anxiety and how hard it can be. Trigger warning: death/loss and mental health topics covered in this weeks episode.

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    1 hr
  • Separation Anxiety

    Separation Anxiety
    Aug 30 2022
    In today's episode Louise SAPT (www.canine-friends.com), Jay (www.goodguardianship.com) and special guest Jodie Graham SAPT (www.jgbehaviour.co.uk) discuss all things separation anxiety. Today's episode covers top tips and Louise's own experience of dealing with separation anxiety.

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    59 mins
  • Myth busting special

    Myth busting special
    Aug 16 2022

    In this week's episode, Louise (www.canine-friends.com) and Jay (www.goodguardianship.com) are doing some all importing myth busting in the world of dog training & behaviour. Today we cover some common questions:

    Should you be able to take your dogs food away?

    Do harnesses cause pulling?

    Are giving treats bribery?

    Can you reinforce a feeling?

    Listen to find out!

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    33 mins
  • Kids around dogs

    Kids around dogs
    Aug 9 2022
    This week, Louise (www.canine-friends.com) and Jay (www.goodguardianship.com) are joined by specialist Debby Lucken (www.kidsarounddogs.co.uk) to talk about the importance of the relationship between dogs and children. In this episode they give some top tips including what to do when you bring your new baby home, some fun games you can do with your children to include them with your dog, how to approach dogs with your child and many more.

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    58 mins