The Luchi & Mutton's Podcast, Dog Behaviour & Nutrition, and All Things Dog

We talk a lot about training, behavior, and “doing it right” with our dogs - but almost never about what happens after things go wrong.In this episode, we explore relational repair: what it is, why it matters, and how it builds deep emotional safety between dog moms and their dogs. This conversation gently disrupts perfection-based dog culture and offers a more humane, nervous-system-aware approach to connection.If you’ve ever felt guilt, frustration, or shame after a hard moment with your dog - this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:- what relational repair actually means in dog-human relationships - why repair matters more than getting it "right" all the time - every day examples of repair + non-examples - why repair can feel inaccessible - how dogs experience rupture, safety and reconnection- the link between repair, trust & emotional resilience in dogsWho this episode is for:- dog moms who feel pressure to "get it right" all the time- dog moms of sensitive, reactive or complex dogs- anyone curious about nervous system aware dog parenting - humans learning to unlearn control based relationship modelsGentle Reminder:If repair feels hard or unfamiliar, you’re not broken. Many of us were never taught how repair works - this episode is an invitation to learn together, with compassion.

Why Dog Moms “Hop On, Hop Off” Training ApproachesMany dog moms - especially those living with complex, sensitive, or reactive dogs - find themselves cycling through training approaches. One method gives hope, another promises clarity, and another claims to be the answer. When none of them quite land, it’s easy to assume something is wrong.But what if that pattern isn’t failure?In this episode, we explore the unspoken truth behind why dog moms “hop on” and “hop off” training methods - and what it actually reveals about intuition, nervous systems, and the relational field between dog and human.We talk about:Why complex dogs don’t respond well to surface-level or behaviour-only solutionsHow dogs read nervous system states, not just cues or techniquesThe hidden cost of relying solely on external authority while ignoring instinctWhat the “relational field” is and why it matters more than any single methodHow intuition is embodied data—not guessing or emotionThe shift from fixing behaviour to co-regulating safetyThis conversation is for dog moms who feel deeply, notice everything, and sense there’s more happening beneath the behaviour - yet haven’t always trusted that knowing.If you’ve ever thought, “Why does nothing seem to fully work for my dog?”This episode offers a different lens - and permission to stop searching for the perfect method and start listening to the relationship itself.And if you are ready to make that shift, I welcome you inside my new 6-week group container, RESONANCE ✨ Resonance is a 6-week guided container with weekly audio teachings, weekly micro-practices, and live relational support - designed to help your nervous system shift out of vigilance and into felt safety so that you can: 𓂀 Pause before stepping in when your dog hesitates, pulls back, or ignores you, instead of immediately redirecting or distracting𓂀 Stop constantly scanning for triggers - other dogs, sudden sounds, dropped food, visitors arriving - and trust how your dog will respond𓂀  Create space for your dog to sniff the floor when guests come in, hesitate before greeting someone, or take their time approaching something unfamiliar, without being rushed𓂀 Stop bracing for the next issue, and caring for your dog feels lighter, calmer, and more connectedStep inside at an early bird pricing that gives you immediate access to the container + 1 BONUS Audio Teaching to get started on your journey: https://www.luchiandmuttons.com/resonance 

Do you ever feel like your empathy is costing you your energy in marriage?In this episode, we explore why women who’ve done the work- emotionally, relationally, and socially—- often slip into overgiving when they feel bad for their partners. We unpack how empathy can quietly turn into self-erasure, why this pattern is so common, and how it leads to resentment and disconnection.You’ll hear relatable marriage scenarios, a powerful reframe on emotional labour, and an unexpected lesson from dogs on how to stay present without abandoning yourself.If you’re a married dog mom longing for more aliveness, clarity, and empowerment in your relationship, this episode will speak to you.Plus, learn about Untamed, my group coaching container for dog moms ready to reclaim their voice and energy - guided by their dogs.Know more about Untamed here

Meeting new dogs doesn’t have to mean pushing past discomfort, rushing greetings, or aiming for “good behavior.” When we center nervous system safety, dog introductions can become calmer, clearer, and more respectful - for everyone involved.In this episode, I share 5 nervous system truths that support safer dog-to-dog interactions, including:Recognising calming signalsChecking in with your own nervous systemUnderstanding how your dog typically interactsChoosing environments that support regulationReframing “good” interactions into safe onesThis episode is for dog moms who want to move away from social pressure of "getting it right" and toward regulation, consent, and connection.Link to the FREE Canine Communication course: Check it out here Want deeper support?Attune is my 1:1 relational and somatic coaching program for dog moms who want to feel regulated, confident, and deeply attuned—with their dogs and themselves.Only 3 spots available through January 2026.

You can understand co-regulation. You can follow all the right accounts. You can know exactly what’s happening in your dog’s nervous system.And still feel stuck.In this episode, we explore why co-regulation can’t be learned through scrolling - and why so many thoughtful, deeply caring dog moms find themselves trying harder without feeling any real shift in their relationship with their dog.This conversation is for you if you:understand co-regulation intellectually but struggle to embody itfeel pressure to “be regulated” for your dognotice yourself monitoring, managing, or bracing in hard momentswant a more grounded, attuned relationship — without self-abandonmentThis isn’t an episode about doing co-regulation right - it’s an invitation to stop performing safety and start inhabiting it.Work With Me Inside AttuneAttune is my 1:1 relational and somatic coaching program for dog moms who want to move out of theory and into lived, embodied co-regulation.This work is:relational, not prescriptivesomatic, not performativeslow, practical, and deeply attunedInside Attune, we build the capacity to stay embodied, responsive, and connected with your dog, especially in the moments that feel hardest.If this episode resonated in your body, you can apply for Attune via the link below.Apply for Attune: https://www.luchiandmuttons.com/attune-coaching

How do we hold space for ourselves without shutting out the people, and dogs, we love? In this episode, we dive deep into the ways our Empowered Guardian Archetypes™ - the Companion, the Steward, the Reclaimer, and the Protector - shape how we set boundaries, navigate love, and honour our energy.We explore the patterns that show up in everyday life: from the way your dog senses your tension and leans in for comfort, to the ways you co-regulate energy with your partner, friends, or family. You’ll hear relatable, sometimes humorous examples that will make you think, “Oh my god, that’s me!” while also uncovering the deeper emotional lessons about love, safety, and consequence that influence the way you connect.This episode is not about “rules” or “shoulds.” It’s about seeing your own instincts, owning your relational patterns, and learning to hold boundaries from a place of love, attunement, and self-respect. You’ll leave with a gentle, empowering understanding for creating space in your relationships without shrinking, over giving, or losing your wild, intuitive power.Whether you’re snuggled on the couch with your dog, sitting across from your partner, or reflecting on the people who matter most, this episode invites you to explore how your archetype shapes your heart, your boundaries, and your connection to the world around you.Don't know your Empowered Guardian Archetype™? Take the FREE quiz here!

In this episode, I explore the profound connection between humans and animals, and why being around dogs can awaken a deeper sense of aliveness for us dog moms. We dive into how women, in particular, have often been conditioned to suppress their nervous systems, limiting their capacity to fully experience life, connection, and joy. Through insights and practical guidance, we uncover how returning to “wildness” with the support of dogs can help regulate the nervous system, restore vitality, and transform the way you show up in life and relationships. This is an invitation to reconnect with your body, your instincts, and the untamed energy that makes you feel truly alive 💜

There is a shift happening - quiet, almost imperceptible, beneath the surface of everyday life. Women everywhere are waking to the truth that their relationships no longer hold the fullness of who they are becoming.In this episode, we explore how our dogs often become the first relationship to show us what’s truly possible: connection that doesn’t rely on performance, compliance, or shrinking. Through presence, honesty, and raw authenticity, they reveal a new standard of relational possibility - one that can transform marriage, partnership, and all human connection.Join me as we journey into this new dawn of partnership, uncover the conditioning women have carried for generations, and discover how to step fully into authenticity, expansion, and the relational life you were meant to live.Step inside my new coaching program, Untamed, for women who are longing to co-create their marriage to meet the empowered woman they're becoming - with guidance from their dogs ♥️ Doors open at the most resourced investment this will ever be. Limited spots. Only till November 28, 2025.

In this reflective episode, we explore the complex emotional landscape of guilt as it shows up in the lives of women who care for their dogs. From feeling guilty about leaving their pets home alone, to questioning if they’re doing “enough,” this conversation delves into how guilt can quietly shape daily caregiving choices. Rather than pushing the feeling away, the episode invites listeners to sit with their guilt - to notice its texture, its tone, and its message. What is your guilt trying to tell you? Through gentle reflection and observations, this episode guides women toward transforming guilt from a burden into a teacher, deepening both their self-compassion and their bond with their dogs.Want to know more about working with me? Check out Attune, my bespoke 1:1 coaching program for women dog guardians who are ready to transform their relationship with their dogs ♥️

EP06: When love meets injusticeIn this tender and thought-provoking episode, Surabhi explores what unfolds when love meets injustice—particularly in the lives of women who are deconditioning from control-based paradigms and reclaiming relational ways of being with their dogs.Rooted in personal reflection, somatic awareness, and attachment-informed practice, this episode invites listeners to notice how systems of patriarchy, capitalism, and dominance have shaped the way we relate—not only to our dogs but to ourselves. We name the subtle, often invisible ways control masquerades as care, and we begin to imagine what justice can look like in the space between us and our animals.Together, we explore:The internal conflict between deep love and inherited controlHow injustice shows up in training, relationship, and self-talkWhat relational justice looks and feels like in daily interactionsFive grounded practices for fostering attunement, co-regulation, and relational integrityThis episode is an invitation to pause, soften, and remember: we do not have to choose control to feel safe. We can choose connection. We can choose presence. We can walk the path of love—without conditions, without coercion, without domination.For those longing for a different way—with your dogs, your body, and your world—this episode is a gentle companion on the journey.I'm so excited to welcome all of you into my Telegram community, The Sanctum. This is a community of like-minded women who are braving the journey of embracing relational attunement and coregulation with their dogs and, rejecting control based paradigms. Step inside here to know more! 🕯️

☾EP05: Relating Beyond Empire: Dogs, Liberation & the Undoing of Power ☽In this episode of Kinship, Surabhi explores how dog-human relationships can serve as portals to decolonial, anti-capitalist, and relationally just ways of being. Moving beyond obedience and ownership, she asks: what happens when we choose connection over control? What does it mean to listen, not lead?Through reflections on free-living dogs, ancestral relational wisdom, and everyday acts of consent and co-regulation, this episode invites you into a radically different kind of love—one that heals systems, not just behavior.This is not training. This is unlearning. This is kinship.Apply for my 1:1 coaching container where I guide women dog guardians on moving into deep and meaningful attunement with their dogs and themselves. Only 1 spot left!⁠⁠⁠⁠🦋 Attune⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are ready to stop comparing yourself to other dog guardians and move into feeling more confident, empowered and fulfilled in how you care, then take the Empowered Guardian Archetype Quiz and reclaim your own unique and much needed care language. ⁠⁠⁠🦋 Take the quiz ⁠⁠

☾ Episode 4: Secure attachment is the medicine ☽In this heartfelt and reflective episode, Surabhi explores the concept of secure attachment as the foundation of healing—both in human relationships and in our bonds with dogs. This isn't just theory; it's nervous system-level medicine—a form of connection that reshapes how we and our animals relate, cope, and heal.She also offers a special invitation to deepen your relationship with this medicine (details below ⬇️ )In this episode, listeners will:Reflect on their own attachment patterns—with dogs and humans alike.Ask more often: “What does my dog need to feel safe?”Practice being present, attuned, and emotionally responsive to your dog.Consider connection as a healing tool—behaviour shifts when trust is built.Explore that healing doesn’t require fixing; it requires showing up with compassion.Hope you enjoy this episode! ❤️ ✉️ Invitations ✉️ Step into my Guardian Alchemy masterclass, the next step for women who deeply desire to become soul companions to their dogs by meaningfully embodying their Empowered Guardian Archetype, repairing attachment ruptures and co-evolving with their dogs in mutual healing, growth, and transformation🦋 Join me & other incredible women guardians hereApply for my 1:1 coaching container where I guide women dog guardians on moving into deep and meaningful attunement with their dogs and themselves. ⁠⁠⁠🦋 Attune⁠⁠⁠If you are ready to stop comparing yourself to other dog guardians and move into feeling more confident, empowered and fulfilled in how you care, then take the Empowered Guardian Archetype Quiz and reclaim your own unique and much needed care language. ⁠⁠🦋 Take the quiz ⁠⁠Share the 💗 Subscribe, leave a review + rate the podcast and send some love my way

☾ Episode 3: Balancing assertiveness and receptivity ☽In this episode of Kinship, Surabhi gently unpacks one of the most essential questions in relational life with dogs: How do we hold boundaries with love while staying open to communication? Through stories, nervous system wisdom, and practical guidance, we explore how blending clarity with curiosity can help us move beyond control—and into connection.In this episode, listeners will explore:𖤓 How to move beyond the binary of “firm or kind” toward relational leadership𖤓 What healthy, grounded assertiveness looks and feels like in practice𖤓 Why receptivity is not indulgence—but a vital form of listening and attunement𖤓 A simple, step-by-step practice for integrating direction with compassion during moments of conflict𖤓 How embodying both assertiveness and receptivity becomes an act of cultural and nervous system healing—for us and our dogsHope you enjoy this episode! ❤️ Ready to step into this reimagined relationship with your dog? 💕 Apply for my 1:1 coaching container where I guide women dog guardians on moving into deep and meaningful attunement with their dogs and themselves. ⁠⁠🦋 Attune⁠⁠Take this free quiz and find out your Empowered Guardian Archetype ⬇️ If you are ready to stop comparing yourself to other dog guardians and move into feeling more confident, empowered and fulfilled in how you care, then take the Empowered Guardian Archetype Quiz and reclaim your own unique and much needed care language. ⁠🦋 Take the quiz ⁠Giveaway details 📣 Leave a review + win a chance for a 90 mins reimagination call for free. Upload the screenshot on Instagram stories, tag @luchiandmuttons and participate!🎧 Subscribe and move into kinship with your dog

☾ Episode 2: The violence of obedience ☽What if this expectation of obedience from dogs and ourselves is actually perpetuating a culture of violence? In this vulnerable episode of Kinship, Surabhi introduces the idea that demanding obedience from our dogs is an act of violence. It sounds loaded, doesn't it? It is, it really is. She supports this with personal stories and reflections and arrives at through multiple lenses - toxic systems, nervous system understanding and more. In this episode you'll explore: 𖤓 The hidden costs of obedience𖤓 Obedience as a tool of control and power𖤓 What dogs teach us about consent and autonomy 𖤓 The nervous system and trauma of coercion𖤓 Reframing the relationship beyond obedienceThrough this episode, I invite you to reimagine dog companionship based on trust, co-regulation, and mutual respect—where saying “no” is honoured, and softness becomes a radical act of connection.Ready to step into this reimagined relationship with your dog? 💕 Apply for my 1:1 coaching container where I guide women dog guardians on moving into deep and meaningful attunement with their dogs and themselves. 🦋 AttuneTake this free quiz and find out your Empowered Guardian Archetype ⬇️ If you are ready to stop comparing yourself to other dog guardians and move into feeling more confident, empowered and fulfilled in how you care, then take the Empowered Guardian Archetype Quiz and reclaim your own unique and much needed care language. ⁠🦋 Take the quiz ⁠Giveaway details 📣Leave a review + win a chance for a 90 mins reimagination call for free. Upload the screenshot on Instagram stories, tag @luchiandmuttons and participate!🎧 Subscribe and move into kinship with your dog

☾ Episode 1: Softness is a praxis ☽In this gentle, reflective episode of Kinship, Surabhi explores softness not as fragility, but as a radical, relational practice—one that invites deeper connection with our dogs and ourselves. Together, we examine how choosing tenderness in moments of dysregulation can transform how we show up in relationship.In this episode, you will explore:𖤓 Why softness is a form of resistance—not weakness—in a culture obsessed with control𖤓 How to meet canine behavior with curiosity instead of correction𖤓 The link between fear, control, and our nervous system responses𖤓 What it means to create safety through attunement rather than obedience𖤓 Daily practices to reclaim tenderness as a path toward healing and connectionYou can also engage with some inquiry after the episode: 🌹 where do yo feel the urge to control your dog? What might that urge be protecting or compensating for?🌹 When you think about “softness,” what emotions or memories arise? Is there resistance? Grief? Relief?🌹 what’s one small way you can practice softness this week—in how you respond, how you speak, or how you approach a situation?Hope you enjoy this episode ❤️ Ready to step into this reimagined relationship with your dog? 💕 Apply for my 1:1 coaching container where I guide women dog guardians on moving into deep and meaningful attunement with their dogs and themselves. ⁠🦋 Attune⁠Take this free quiz and find out your Empowered Guardian Archetype ⬇️ If you are ready to stop comparing yourself to other dog guardians and move into feeling more confident, empowered and fulfilled in how you care, then take the Empowered Guardian Archetype Quiz and reclaim your own unique and much needed care language. 🦋 Take the quiz Giveaway details 📣 Leave a review + win a chance for a 90 mins reimagination call for free. Upload the screenshot on Instagram stories, tag @luchiandmuttons and participate!🎧 Subscribe and move into kinship with your dog

I'm back after an 8 months hiatus. And I'm moving into a new season of this podcast called...KINSHIP 🐶 👩 Kinship is a grounded, relational podcast exploring attachment-rooted approaches to canine behaviour. Through personal reflections and gentle inquiry, we decondition from toxic dog culture, corporate capitalism, and patriarchal systems, reclaiming softness, attunement, and relational integrity with our dogs—and ourselves. Inspired by free-living dogs and interspecies kinship, this is a space for those who want to walk the path of connection over control.I invite you to join me in this journey of returning to safer, tender and more sacred ways to connect with dogs, ourselves and the world around us 🥹 ❤️

In this episode, I chat with Deepti Rao, founder of For the Love of Dog. Her brand is one of the first brands to introduce snuffle mats, long lines and more into the Indian dog household. We talk about her journey of setting up a pet product business in a niche that was extremely new to the Indian dog parent consumer and her journey of navigating through the highs and lows. As a dog trainer herself, she brings great insight into balancing what both the dog needs but also what the dog parent looks for with products. If you are small, women-led business, this is a great listen! Check out the incredible products made by the For The Love of Dog here: https://fortheloveofdog.co.in/ Follow @luchiandmuttons for more content, tips & inspiration! And don't forget to check out all our exciting offerings at www.luchiandmuttons.com

Welcome to episode 21 and what a fabulous episode this is. I'm so excited and honoured to have Sophie Gamand and Sindhoor Pangal join me for this lovely conversation. We talk about approaching art keeping in mind the dog's autonomy and agency, how the "pet" industry has persistently commodified dogs and the influence that has on our relationship with them and how dogs are not just a window into the natural world. I hope you enjoy this episode and are moved by it and left with lots of interesting thoughts and questions for your own journey. Check out Sophie's work: https://www.sophiegamand.com/ Check out the courses at BHARCS Education: courses.bharcs.com Follow Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition: Instagram: @luchiandmuttons Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutritition Website: www.luchiandmuttons.com

Welcome to episode 20 of The Luchi & Mutton's Podcast. I think this episode is a total banger because of 2 reasons: I'm chatting with some of my favourite people, Sowjanya & Eva, both are BHARCS graduates, running their own consulting practice; I'm talking about something I've wanted to for a really, really long time and there was no better platform this. I hope you enjoy this episode and find lots of insights & nuggets of powerful self-reflection - we will be back with a few more episodes on similar themes. See you soon! Follow: @luchiandmuttons on Instagram Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition on Facebook Visit www.luchiandmuttons.com To follow Sowjanya's work, check out Dog Pawmise on Instagram & Facebook; to follow Eva's work, check out Noiacanins on Instagram

In episdoe 19, I chat with UK based dog trainer Niki French on whether dogs are really important for all dogs. Niki has been working with dogs for the last 5 years and she's the author of the best selling book, STOP! Walking your dog - a guide to walking with nervous, reactive and over sensitive dogs. She's done such a fabulous job of pushing this awareness that the UK now celebrates a #dontwalkyourdogday. If you have a nervous/reactive/oversensitive dog with whom walks are a struggle, this episode is for you. Find out more about Niki French here: https://puptalk.co.uk/ Stay updated with all the cool stuff with Luchi & Mutton's: Instagram: @luchiandmuttons Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition Website: www.luchiandmuttons.com

I chat with Jessica Hyams from Little and Large Dogs, a certified canine behaviourist based out of London with a special focus on bull breeds. We talk about some of the 'traps' bull breed training fall into, what their complex and horrific history about this breed tell us about their behavioural responses and what could a kinder approach to support them look like. It's an incredible episode and I hope you enjoy it. About Jessica: She has spent years in non destruct rescue work, rehabilitating bull breeds. As a behaviour consultant, she focuses on the relationship between pain & behaviour, emotional regulation through enrichment and offering a neurological and ethological perspective on these breeds. She can be found at @littlelargedogsldn on Instagram and her website, littleandlargedogs.com To stay updated on what's happening with Luchi & Mutton's follow: Instagram: @luchiandmuttons Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition Website: luchiandmuttons.com

Tune into episode 17 where I chat with Helen Moore, a canine behaviour coach with 14 years of experience and based out of Canada. She specialises in anxiety and trauma related behaviours. She’s also a certified EFT Tapping practitioner which allows her to support human caregivers, who share share our lives with dogs who are struggling with day-to-day life. You can follow her work on Instagram at @caninewellnessandeft and @wholesomecanine Check out: https://wholesomecanine.ca/ To know more about EFT Tapping, check out the following links: Brad Yates https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHZMZejDS4RIxDdBwoie9A@tapwithbrad The Tapping Solution https://www.thetappingsolution.com/@thetappingsolution Sacha Bryce www.coresoulwork.com/[email protected] Follow Luchi & Mutton's on: Instagram: @luchiandmuttons Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition Website: www.luchiandmuttons.com

I sit down in this episode to chat with Soniksha, a relational psychotherapist, to discuss attachment styles in our relationships (amongst humans and with dogs) and the complexities of them. We talk at length about secure attachment, the importance of caregiving, tolerating separation and more. It's an evocative conversation that discusses attachment in non mainstream ways, so do tune in and let me know what you think of it. ABOUT SONIKSHA VENKATESH: Soniksha is a practicing psychotherapist based out of Goa, India. She currently runs a virtual practice, engaging with clients all across the country and world. She can be found at [email protected] Follow: @luchiandmuttons on Instagram Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition om Facebook www.luchiandmuttons.com

Welcome to The Luchi & Mutton's Podcast! In episode 15, Anushree and I talk about what it takes to help a multi dog feel safe and connected with each other. Through our own personal journeys & professional expertise, we share common mistakes that dog parents end up making, explore the intricacies and complexities of dog to dog relationships in the same home and reconsider our role as in a set up like this. It's a conversation that's filled with lots of nuggets and insights. Hope you enjoy it! Anushree Thammanna is a BHARCS certified consultant, an individual rescuer, a co-founder for a rescue organization committed to rescuing and rehabilitating pugs and a dog mom to 5 dogs. She can be found at https://www.anushreethammanna.com/ Download a helpful and short guide on setting up your multi dog home for success: https://www.anushreethammanna.com/registration Follow: @luchiandmuttons on Instagram Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition on FB www.luchiandmuttons.com

Welcome to the Luchi & Mutton's Podcast. I'm your host, Surabhi Venkatesh, and I run Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition here in India. Happy Valentine's Day! In our 14th episode, I chat with lovely Andrew Hale on holding space, love & more for our dogs' lived experiences, his journey as an advocate for a more relationship & care based approach with our dogs (v/s a solely task based & obedience oriented approach) and his lovely, inspiring virtual Facebook community, Dog Centred Care. Andrew is a certified animal behaviourist who works with dogs with a clinical behaviour approach. With over 15 years of experience, he follows a Dog Centred approach that's rooted in compassion & empathy to understand dogs better. Know more about his work: https://trainpositive.co.uk/ Check out the Dog Centred Care group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcc Follow: @luchiandmuttons on instagram Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition on Facebook www.luchiandmuttons.com

I came across this question - "best tips to address counter surfing?" and I thought that this would make for a great episode. Find out what counter surfing is, why dogs engage in it and how we can address it, gently and with love. Follow: @luchiandmuttons on Instagram Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition on Facebook www.luchiandmuttons.com

Welcome to the first episode of the new year! In this episode, I deep dive into the importance of sleep for our dogs' physical and behavioural health and why so many of them perhaps struggle with sleep deprivation. At the end of the episode, I invite you to engage in an exercise that will help you understand your dog's sleep habits better and support them in meaningful ways. Follow: @luchiandmuttons on Instagram Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition on Facebook & YouTube

In this episode, I share my observations of free living dogs in North Goa and what these taught me about dogs, our relationship with them and much more. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Follow: @luchiandmuttons on Instagram Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition on Facebook For consultations, connect at www.luchiandmuttons.com

I can't get over the fact that I have dedicated an entire podcast episode to spirulina but it's true - the lessons I learnt from feeding it to my dogs are so valuable. This isn't your usual safe/unsafe/superfood conversation - it's so much more. I hope you enjoy listening to it! Let me know what you think of it. Follow Luchi & Mutton's on IG: @luchiandmuttons Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Canine Behaviour & Nutrition For consultations, visit www.luchiandmuttons.com

September is Pain Awareness Month - it's an opportunity to learn more about pain in our dogs, its manifestations with behaviour , ways to manage it and so much more. Pain & discomfort often goes unnoticed in our dogs and so in this episode, I share the different ways that pain can show up for our dogs, both in terms of behaviours and other physiological conditions. I also talk about the role of stress in heightening and numbing pain perception and why this is a welfare issue for our dogs. To know more about the work I do, follow me on: Instagram: @luchiandmuttons.com Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition Youtube: Luchi & Mutton's Canine Behaviour & Nutrition Access the following resources to support your dog better: Galen Myotherapy: www.galenmyotherapy.com Canine Arthritis Management (CAM): https://caninearthritis.co.uk/ Pain always affects behaviour: https://blog.bharcs.com/2018/07/28/pain-always-affects-behaviour/

In this episode, I deep deep into something that got me starting on my dog care professional journey - food & its relationship with dogs. I talk about pillars of a fresh food diet, the importance of offering choices in what we feed our dogs, what we can learn about them and why I see food as a love language. Follow me on: Instagram: @luchiandmuttons Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Shelter Youtube: Luchi & Mutton's Canine Behaviour & Nutrition Watch my talk with Andrew Hale from Dog Centred Care on Nutrition for the Heart & Soul here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBuHqN3oe6E

I talk a lot about nervous systems in my consultations with clients. Because the behaviours that we see not just in our dogs but all living beings are linked to the working of the nervous system. When we understand how this works, we are able to appreciate the nuance in our dogs' behaviours. In this episode, I start by sharing why I emphasise so much on the importance of calm dogs and then flow into talking about the polyvagal theory, (which has been a new and very interesting find to me) the importance of safety in the nervous system , the benefits of regulation and the value of seeing all behaviour as information and in their relevant contexts. Let me know what you think of this! Want to book a consult? Log onto www.luchiandmuttons.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: @luchiandmuttons Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition

This was such a lovely, heartwarming episode. Sowjanya Vijayanagar, a certified canine behaviour consultant who runs Dog Pawmise, and I caught up about what it takes to be gentle with our dogs and ourselves, why gentle parenting is so much more than 'parenting', the difference between a gentle approach and force free training and so much more. I personally had so many brain lit moments in this conversation - I hope you do too. To know more about the work done by Dog Pawmise: Website: https://www.dogpawmise.com/ Instagram: @dogpawmise Facebook: Dogpawmise Join the Gentle Parenting for Dogs group on Facebook and be part of a community of gentle caregivers. Resources include: https://responsiveparentingblog.com/ Beyond Behaviours by Dr.Mona Delahooke Dog Knows by Sindhoor Pangal

As a pet parent, I was trained to believe that I have to teach my dog to SIT and it's perhaps one of the most important things to teach dogs. But I learnt (not so soon enough) that asking our dogs to sit repeatedly can have a detrimental effect on their physical & behavioural well being. In this episode, I unpack some of that impact. Let me know what you think! Follow me on: Website: www.luchiandmuttons.com Instagram: @luchiandmuttons Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition To chat about your dog and how I can help, log onto the website or book a free discovery call right here: https://calendly.com/luchiandmuttons/free-discovery-call

In this episode, I deep dive into the several ways that high intensity exercises like fetch, brisk walks, use of treadmills can impact our dogs' physical, emotional and behavioural health. It's a heavy episode but an important one. Give it a listen and tell me what you think about it! Connect with me: Website: wwwluchiandmuttons.com Instagram: @luchiandmuttons Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition Research papers mentioned: 1. Time-activity budget of urban-adapted free-ranging dogs (Majumdar & Bhadra, 2019) 2. Physiological and behavioral reactivity to stress in thunderstorm-phobic dogs and their caregivers (Dreschel et al, 2005) 3. Physiological parameter values in greyhounds before and after high-intensity exercise (Pellegrino, 2018) 4. Effect of Moderate Treadmill Exercise on Some Physiological Parameters in Untrained Beagle Dogs (Piccione et al, 2012) 5. Effect of treadmill exercise on plasma Cortisol hormone level in German shepherd dogs (Rathore et al, 2010)

Not sure about what enrichment means? Or want to try offering enrichment opportunities for your dogs but don't know how to go about it? Tune into this episode and find your answers. In this one I talk about the importance and benefit of enrichment (backed by science), share a first hand experience of its impact with Mutton and discuss why food puzzles aren't the only form of enrichment for our dogs. All You Need To Know About Enrichment: https://www.luchiandmuttons.com/post/all-you-need-to-know-about-enrichment For more support or to book a private nutrition or behaviour consult, connect with me at: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram: @luchiandmuttons Find me on Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition Studies referred to: 1. Effects of Olfactory & Auditoriy Enrichment on the Behaviour of Shelter Dogs (Amaya et al, 2020) 2. The Relative Benefits of Environmental Enrichment on Learning & Memory are greater when stressed - a meta analysis of interactions in rodents (Macartney et al, 2022) 3. Alleviating stress in zoo animals with environmental enrichment (Carlstead & Shepherdson, 2020) 4. Enrichment centered on human interaction moderates fear-induced aggression and increases positive expectancy in fearful shelter dogs (Willen et al, 2019) 5. The influence of olfactory stimulation on the behaviour of dogs housed in a rescue shelter (Graham et al, 2005) 6. Behavioral effects of auditory stimulation on kenneled dogs (Kogan et al, 2012)

Does your dog struggle with acid reflux? Then this one is for you. Tune in to learn about what it is, why it happens and how to help your dog. I'm Surabhi and I run Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition. I offer private nutrition & behaviour consults to pet parents & dog caregivers to help them build more meaningful relationships with their dogs using a holistic view, science & empathy. Check out my work at: Website: www.luchiandmuttons.com Instagram: @luchiandmuttons Facebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition