Most people wouldn't think that training a cat would help them better train their gundogs, but that is exactly what happened to Jessica Haines. Training her pet cat gundog commands and tricks taught her how to be more patient and consistent with her dogs, and as a result, her gundog training improved dramatically. In this week's PODDOG episode, Jessica shares her story with LWDG Founder Jo Perrott about how her cat helped her become a better dog trainer. If this episode inspired you, take a scre...
Apr 01, 2022•36 min
It's been a long season working hard, and your dog deserves a break. But how do you tell them that the shooting season is over now? This podcast episode hosted by LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott is all about transitioning your dog from a busy work schedule to a more relaxed lifestyle during the training season. Emma Stevens and Abbie Reid, Experts from the LWDG Group, shared their tips for making this transition successfully. They recommend using the offseason to work on obedience training, fixing a...
Mar 25, 2022•31 min
Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and Trainer & LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer as they discuss how having dogs can be life-changing. They discuss: How dogs became so important to my life for health benefits Lifestyle changes brought about by dogs How a hobby became a life-changing passion Learning more about dogs to help transform their lives (and their owner's lives) Life-Changing Career changes If this episode inspired you, take a screenshot of you listening & post it to your Instagram...
Mar 18, 2022•34 min
In this week's podcast, Vet and LWDG Featured Expert Sophie Bell breaks down the basics of canine vaccinations. There are viruses that are common in dogs and can cause serious illness. Vaccines help protect your dog from these viruses, and it is important to educate yourself about dog vaccinations and the choices you can make. In this episode, we discuss : 1. What viruses are common in dogs and can cause serious illness 2. How vaccines help protect your dog from these viruses 3. Keeping your dog...
Mar 11, 2022•37 min
You may have heard of the grouse count, but have you ever wondered what it is? The grouse count is an annual event carried out by moorland keepers in the UK. It helps to determine whether grouse shooting will take place on an estate during a particular year or not. LWDG Featured Expert Lucy Hall explains to LWDG Founder Jo Perrott how the grouse count is done and how important these times of year are for the shooting season. Lucy explains what grouse counting is, how important it is for moorland...
Mar 04, 2022•44 min
Welcome to this week's episode of LWDG PODDOG. This week we will be speaking about the fact that every gun dog is unique and how you can learn to work with a dog in front of you. In this podcast, LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott is joined by Experienced Trainers and LWDG Group Experts – Claire Denyer, Sam Thorneycroft-Taylor, Emma Stephens, Jemma Martin and LWDG Featured Experts Abbie Reid, Nicci Kenny and Rose Setten, as they discuss how we can give our working dogs individual training that suits th...
Feb 25, 2022•27 min
Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott with Experienced Trainers and LWDG Experts – Claire Denyer, Sam Thorneycroft-Taylor, Rose Setten, Emma Stephens, Abie Reid, Nicci Kenny and Jemma Martin as they discuss how we can give our working dog ‘choices’ when training. As a dog owner and handler, I'm sure you have seen a lot of bad choices made by trainers, owners and dogs when it comes to obedience and behaviour, and it seems that many people have lost sight of the true meaning of the word "choice" when it co...
Feb 18, 2022•45 min
Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and Sorrel Miller, Owner of On The Peg Ltd as they discuss the best way to care for your country clothing. This podcast covers what you should do to take care of: Clothing: general rules wool cottons membrane silk Footwear: technical, leather, rubber On The Peg Social Media and Website Links: www.onthepegclothing.co.uk Insta: @onthepeg FB: @onthepegclothing Link to Seeland Boot Dryers: https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/seeland-boot-dryer Sorrel's Bio: Sorre...
Feb 11, 2022•29 min
Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott for this podcast with Trainer and LWDG Featured Expert Michelle Oseman as they discuss training retrieves using a food bowl. This episode was initially filmed as part of an interview Jo was writing for the Gundog Journal. As Jo and Michelle chatted about training dogs in general, Michelle shared this content and we thought it was too good not to share with you. You can watch the video and supporting exercise information on the LWDG Blog Michelle Oseman's Background: ...
Feb 04, 2022•15 min
Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Megan O'Connell as they discuss the huge challenges being faced as more and more working dogs end up in rescue centres across the UK. Megan is the owner of Roma and Friends , who offer reward-based training & behaviour work in Cheshire, North Wales and The Wirral. She is also a volunteer behaviourist for Spaniel Aid and works with Restart Dogs. Spaniel Aid can be found here https://spanielaid.co.uk/ If this episode inspired yo...
Jan 28, 2022•33 min
Join Founder Joanne Perrott as she chats about how she became obsessed with training spaniels, and how the Ladies Working Dog Group was created ... by a man! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How would you like to discover how to plan a month of effective 10-minute dog training sessions in just 1 hour! The LWDG is bringing you another jam-packed free webinar to help you...
Jan 21, 2022•14 min
Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott for this two-part podcast episode along with renowned dog trainer Robert Alleyne, Group Experts Claire Denyer and Jemma Martin, and a selection of Canine Instructor Academy Trainers as we discuss at length the challenges faced by those choosing to train their dogs with Positive-Only methods. This 80-minute podcast, split over two weeks, looks at training from the other side of the dog training world after our recent episode on the problems that can be encountered...
Jan 14, 2022•50 min
Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott for this two-part podcast episode along with renowned dog trainer Robert Alleyne, Group Experts Claire Denyer and Jemma Martin, and a selection of Canine Instructor Academy Trainers as we discuss at length the challenges faced by those choosing to train their dogs with Positive-Only methods. This 80-minute podcast, split over two weeks, looks at training from the other side of the dog training world after our recent episode on the problems that can be encountered...
Jan 07, 2022•32 min
Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott for this short episode where she discusses her top tios for dog training in 2022! Thanks for joining us for this episode of Found It, Fetched It . Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got muddy boots and a seasoned dog by your side, we’re here to walk the journey with you. We’re all about real talk, practical tips, and celebrating every little win—because in this world, progress isn’t always perfect, but it’s always worth it. 💬 We’d love to hear from you G...
Dec 31, 2021•11 min
Join our amazing Featured Experts Emma Stevens, Claire Denyer, and Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor as they deliver a live session to 100 participants on the topic of Correction. This webinar took place on the 1st of June 2021 and is jam-packed with information on anything and everything to do with correction. It provides the information you need to further understand what correction is when to use it, and how it could work for the dog in front of you. It does not tell you what you should use as eac...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott and Featured Expert Louise Ktoris as they discuss at length the negative side of gundog training and frustration. Louise is a renowned breeder and female handler, also known online as @tailsofaladygun https://www.instagram.com/tailsofaladygun/ If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How would you like to discover how to plan a month of effective 1...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott and LWDG Group Experts Jemma Martin, Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor, and Claire Denyer as they discuss what we need to understand in order to prevent, recognise and rebuild faith in Gun Nervous Dogs. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How would you like to discover how to plan a month of effective 10-minute dog training sessions in just 1 hour!...
Dec 10, 2021•33 min
Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and guest Tara Best Founder of Tara Punter Coaching for a lively discussion on how to get your mindset to the level needed to successfully train a dog. This episode is all about helping you develop a winning mindset so that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Here you'll find tons of engaging and insightful information on self-development and mindset. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, there's something for everyone here! Tara's Website: https://w...
Dec 03, 2021•29 min
Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott as she chats with Dog Trainer Michelle Oseman of Mapowders Training . Covered in this episode are: How the modern breed lines differ from older lines How what people want from dogs and trainers has changed over the past 20 years How society's expectation of dog ownership has changed How training methods have changed and developed in line with breed changes/society changes Multi-use "Utility Player' dog training More About Michelle After a highly successful corpor...
Nov 26, 2021•43 min
Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and LWDG Group Experts Claire Denyer, Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor, and Jemma Martin as we discuss the pressure that handlers feel to get their dog fully trained fast. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How would you like to discover how to plan a month of effective 10-minute dog training sessions in just 1 hour! The LWDG is bringing you ...
Nov 19, 2021•39 min
Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott with Experts Claire Denyer, Abbie Reid, Samantha Thorneycroft-Tayler, Jemma Martin and Emma Stevens as we discuss the steps we can take with dogs when entering a new environment. We talk specifically about the steps you can take around an estate, game, and other new environments your dog may visit. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How would...
Nov 12, 2021•34 min
Reactive, fearful or aggressive dogs cause a lot of stress to their owners and the people around them. It's hard for dog owners to understand what is going on with their dog, and are often desperate for help when their dog is reactive, fearful or aggressive. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to these issues because every situation is different - the causes can be complex and multi-layered. It’s not always clear what approach will work best for your dog's specific needs. This weeks podcast e...
Nov 05, 2021•33 min
"Please dog, can you just do nothing!" Join Joanne Perrott and LWDG Group experts Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor, Emma Stevens, Jemma Martin, and Claire Denyer as we discuss the use of distraction, enrichment, and downtime in a dog's training. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How would you like to discover how to plan a month of effective 10-minute dog training sessions ...
Oct 29, 2021•30 min
Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott as she chats to the founder of the well-known and loved brand Foxy Pheasant. Owner Amanda Harris-Lea shares with us her journey from growing up on a farm with her gundog Tess, to making leggings for ladies' bottoms all over the globe. For those of you thinking of starting your own business, you will adore this edition, but even if you are not interested in the entrepreneurial lifestyle you will love listening in to this fast-paced and fun podcast! If this episode ins...
Oct 22, 2021•38 min
Are you and your dog ready for Bonfire Night? Listen to Joanne Perrott and the LWDG Featured Experts as they discuss what you can do to ensure your dog is safe and happy. This podcast was recorded as a video in 2020 and the course is available to everyone to watch at www.thelwdg.com in the resource section. https://ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/masterclass-library/your-dog-and-fireworks/ If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your I...
Oct 18, 2021•35 min
Join Jo Perrott, Founder of The Ladies Working Dog Group, and The LWDG Group Experts Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor, Jemma Martin, Emma Stevens, and Claire Denyer as we discuss how lockdown has had an effect on most dogs regardless of age and training level. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How would you like to discover how to plan a month of effective 10-minute dog tra...
Oct 15, 2021•29 min
Join Jo Perrott and Dog Trainer Becca Doveston of Dovemoor Gundogs, as they talk about how negative thinking affects our gundog training. Based on the North and West Yorkshire border between Skipton and Ilkley, Becca trains owners with gundog breeds that predominantly will live as pets. Becca has a real passion for helping owners to understand how dogs learn, and in this episode, she discusses the impact negative thinking can have on your training and explains how she supports clients to build t...
Oct 08, 2021•27 min
Join Joanne Perrott and the LWDG Group Experts Emma Stevens, Claire Denyer, Jemma Martin, and Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor as we discuss the challenges faced when combining our working dog goals with family life. From Partners to pregnancy, children to teenagers, we chat about how you can happily integrate both dogs and families. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How wo...
Oct 01, 2021•25 min
Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott and LWDG Group Experts Claire Denyer, Emma Stevens, Jemma Martin, and Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor as they chat about the problems we face when training our dog cues and commands. Head over to our website to get your free copy of our accompanying checklist https://ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/lwdg-dog-event-checklist-2/ If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladieswo...
Sep 24, 2021•26 min
"Meet The Members" is a short audio podcast compilation that offers listeners an inside look into the world of the Ladies Working Dog Group (LWDG). Each of the included episodes in the compilation podcast features a chat between the LWDG Founder and a female member of the group, where they delve into the member's journey into the group and what they gain from being part of the community. Through engaging and informative conversations, listeners will gain insights into the experiences and motivat...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 30 min
