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Chinwag Dog Podcast — 139 episodes · page 1 of 2

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Let Them Sniff: Why Scent Work Changes Everything

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Anxious or Just Excited? Reading the Difference in Dog Behaviour

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The Other End of the Lead: Guilt, Shame, and Support in Dog Training

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Management Is Not Failure: The Missing Strategy in Modern Dog Training

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Paws, People & Prevention: Tackling Separation Anxiety in Dogs

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When Training Falls Apart: Why Dogs Regress (and What to Do About It)

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Is Your Dog Really Naughty? Seeing Behaviour Through Their Eyes

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Setting Achievable Goals for Your Dog in 2026

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A Dog-Safe Christmas: Trees, Treats & Holiday Calm

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Why Puppies Bite: Sleep, Stress & Solutions That Actually Work

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Surviving the Teenage Dog Years: Understanding Canine Adolescence

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Finding the Balance: Flexible Routines for Real-Life Dog Training

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Gut Feelings: The Link Between Nutrition, Supplements & Canine Behaviour

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Halloween Safety for Dogs: Keeping Calm Amid the Chaos

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Helping Dogs Cope with Fireworks: Proactive Support for a Stress-Free Season

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Tech Meets Tails: How the Tuft App Is Transforming Dog Grooming

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Puppy Class Confidential: Secrets to Happy, Well-Trained Pups

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From Coastline Idea to Canine Treats: Mealworms in Pet Food

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Leads, Laws & Loose Dogs: Finding Balance in Public Spaces

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Chinwag: Kids, Dogs & Chaos: Finding Harmony at Home

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The Power of Play: Building Better Bonds with Your Dog

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Settling vs. Calmness: What Dogs Really Need

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Crate Training Done Right: Safe Spaces, Happy Dogs

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What’s in the Bowl? Exploring Modern Dog Food

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Recall Realities: Why Your Dog Doesn’t Come Back (and How to Fix It)

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Chinwag: Why Every Dog Should Be Muzzle Trained

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High Drive Dogs, Collies vs. Cockers, and Building Better Bonds

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From Puppies to Seniors: Adapting Dog Training Through Every Life Stage

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Too Much Training? Why Less Is Sometimes More

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Swipe Right for Rescue: Giving Every Dog a Second Chance

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Nature, Nurture, and Naughty Spaniels: What Really Shapes Your Dog?

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Things Every Dog Owner Should Know (But Probably Doesn’t)

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Reactivity, Routines & Rants: The Real Talk Dog Trainers Need

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Should You Say Something? Dog Trainers in the Wild

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Our (Very Different) Paths to Becoming Dog Trainers

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It’s Not Just the Dog: The Emotional Side of Behaviour Work

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Doggy Language Decoded: What Your Dog’s Really Trying to Tell You

38

The Rise of Online Dog Training – Help or Hype?

39

Collies, Livestock & Learning: A Global Perspective on Dog Training with Martina

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Chinwag: Is Your Dog Stubborn… or Just Misunderstood?

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Inspirational ideas for your dog walks - part 2

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Inspirational ideas for your dog walks - Part 1

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Proof It or Lose It: Generalising Dog Training in the Real World

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Muzzle Training Myths, Movement & Making Dogs Safer with Clara from The Muzzle Movement

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Beyond the Bark: Understanding the Root Causes of Dog Behaviour

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Beyond Treats: Podcasting, Community & Real Talk from the Dog Training World

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Bribery or Bond? The Truth About Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training

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Beyond the Leash: Building Better Dog Welfare Through Collaboration

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Balancing Life & Learning: Dog Training and Well-being

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The Five Freedoms & Foundations of Ethical Dog Training

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Behind the Bark: The Truth About Dog Training Shows

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Rescue Realities: Helping Fearful Dogs Thrive

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Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism: Owning Your Growth in Competitive Fields

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Chinwag: When Dogs Won’t Eat: Understanding Appetite, Stress & Training

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The Dog Trainer’s Guide: Behavior, Training & Real-Life Solutions

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Dog Trainers Unleashed: Work, Life & Balance

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Chinwag: Mastering Dog Training - Timing, Rewards, and Techniques

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Is Your Dog in Pain? Understanding the Link Between Pain & Behavior

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Dog Walking Gear: Practical vs. Aesthetic Choices

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Chinwag: The Truth About International Dog Adoptions

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Understanding Sighthounds

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Chinwag: Enriching Your Dog’s Life

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Chinwag - Unleashing your dogs potential through dogs sports

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Scent-Tracking Superstars

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The Science of Punishment in Dog Training: Myths, Risks & Alternatives

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Settling Rescue Dogs: Tips, Challenges, and Success Stories

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Reinforcement in Dog Training: Insights and Practical Tips

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Gundogs, Puppies, and Raising for Success

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Social media's impact on dog training...

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Chinwag Episode 2 - New years... intentions?

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Running, Dogs, and Ultra Adventures: Tips, Gear, and Balancing Life on the Move

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Time for a chin wag?

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Training High-Energy Dogs: Dougal’s journey

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From Reactivity to Resilience: A Journey with a Reactive Dog

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Winston the Reactive Shar Pei: A Journey from Struggle to Success

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Anxious Paws: How One Poodle Battles Generalized and Separation Anxiety

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From Panic to Peace: How One Whippet Overcame Separation Anxiety

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Puppy recall skills 101

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How to stop your land shark biting!

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How to have happy toilet training - yes it is possible

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How to happily socialise your puppy

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How to survive the first 24 hours with your new puppy!

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Picking a happy puppy

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The Happy Puppy Mini Series

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So many questions so little time!

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Listeners Q and A

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Yes! You can have happy vet visits... and here's how

88

How to help your dog through a traumatic incident

89

Ever thought about PTSD in your dog?

90

Play 9 for your K9 - the development of a new dog enrichment toy

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Practical advice for introducing a baby to your dog

92

Getting on like cats and dogs

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The complexities of canine body language

94

Taking your walks from chaos to calm

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Get ready for fireworks now...

96

Who is walking your dog?

97

Intentional dog ownership

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Gun dog training as part of a behavioural modification plan

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Banning more breeds... is that the way forwards?

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Why Dominance won't submit