Send us a text Hey Does your neighbour not like your dog or certain behaviours that your dog struggles with? This is the episode for you! In this week’s episode, we discuss: My neighbour hates my dog! It’s not uncommon for neighbours to express frustration when they can hear barking, whining, howling, and more! You are not alone, and we have solutions for you. There are things you can do, and there are people out there that share the same struggle. In this episode we share our top tips on how yo...
Jul 12, 2021•22 min•Ep. 81
Send us a text Do you dream of working with dogs for a living? It’s a dream that become a reality and we’re going to talk on how you can take action to make that dream come true. Check out the Work with dogs 14 day Challenge In this week’s episode, we discuss: Work with Dogs! Did you know that you work with dogs even if you only work with YOUR dog? We all get to start somewhere and if you are passionate about working with dogs in any capacity, as a: Dog Owner Dog Groomer Vet Nurse Dog Walker And...
Jul 05, 2021•12 min•Ep. 80
Send us a text Do hormones impact your dog’s behaviour? In this week’s episode, we discuss: Hormones, Health, and Your Dog Have you ever wondered if your dog’s hormones, whether male or female, impact their behaviour? In today’s podcast, we talk about the impact of hormones on behaviour. What have studies found? Are some behaviours improved through neuter or spay? Are some behaviours made worse? There are so many things to consider when it comes to whether to neuter your dog and this episode exp...
Jun 28, 2021•24 min•Ep. 79
Send us a text We have created a pandemic recovery eBook for your dog AND it’s FREE! Share this podcast so that your friends can grab their copy too. http://absolutedogs.me/pandemic In this week’s episode, we discuss: Your Dog’s Pandemic Recovery Pack! We are coming out of the pandemic and many of us are coming out of it with a fabulous, brand-new canine companion that has only known the world in its pandemic state. In today’s episode, we are diving into tips and strategies to consider as you an...
Jun 21, 2021•18 min•Ep. 78
Send us a text “I hate my dog!” You’re not alone – we all get a little frustrated (or a lot) sometimes when our dogs have behaviour struggles! Having a dog can be an amazing, and wonderful, journey. They can throw us some curve balls in day-to-day life that can stretch us. In this week’s episode, we discuss: I hate my dog! This week we talk through how those frustrating moments can be turned around into more productive choices. In the moment that action plan isn’t always clear. In the moment, lo...
Jun 14, 2021•21 min•Ep. 77
Send us a text Get your family on board with your dog training in today’s episode. And don’t forget, if you haven’t jumped into the Sexier than a Squirrel Challenge, today’s the day! This week we discuss: Family, Friends, and Dog Training Check out this free eBook! Having family, friends, or even strangers, having opinions about your dogs and their training, it can be difficult to navigate those situations. Today, we are giving you top tips and strategies that have helped us in these situations ...
Jun 07, 2021•20 min•Ep. 76
Send us a text Do you regret getting a dog ? Did you know it could be as simple as Watch the Video Play the Game Unlock Real-Life Results! This week we discuss: 1 in 5 People Regret Getting a Dog 1 in 5 people regret getting a dog and this episode is your survival guide! Tips include: 1. Surround yourself with the right people 2. Remind yourself of your dog-owning dream so you can close the gap! 3. Perspective – Level yourself (and your dog) up! 4. Take Action! – Become a solution seeker. 5. Cel...
May 31, 2021•17 min•Ep. 76
Send us a text Do you dream of becoming a Pro Dog Trainer? This week we discuss: Your Passion for Dogs and Dog Training! Get your free Real Life Dog Training Transformation eBook! We are giving away our Real-Life Dog Training Transformation eBook to YOU. Normally valued at £24.99, this eBook is yours for FREE today! Are you passionate about dog training? Do you love dogs and surrounding yourself with them? As a professional dog trainer, not only can you enrich dog’s lives, but you can also save ...
May 24, 2021•22 min•Ep. 75
Send us a text STOP pulling, racing off, and keep away today with these amazing leash strategies in today’s podcast episode! And don’t forget, if you haven’t jumped into the Sexier than a Squirrel Challenge, today’s the day! This week we discuss: Leash Strategies Check out this free eBook! Today we are giving you all our tips, tricks, and hacks relating to the leash, whether it’s putting it on, keeping it on, or taking it off, you’re going to love this. There are so many things to consider when ...
May 17, 2021•22 min•Ep. 74
Send us a text Do you want a focused dog? Share this episode with friends because it’s jampacked. The next episode of the Sexier Than a Squirrel Podcast is ready and waiting for you to tune in to! And don’t forget, if you haven’t jumped into the Sexier than a Squirrel Challenge, today’s the day! http://absolutedogs.me/sexy This week we discuss: The Secret to a Focused Dog What are the three pillars of getting a focused and reliable dog, one that you can trust in any situation? Does your dog choo...
May 10, 2021•22 min•Ep. 73
Send us a text This week we discuss: My Dog Hates Me Does your dog struggle with going to the vet, having their nails trimmed, or just being handled in general? We know that sometimes things must happen and that can definitely withdraw from our relationship bank account with our dogs. What is the relationship bank account? It’s the way we go through life with our dogs. This bank account can have investments and withdrawals. Investments are positive interactions, like playing games from the Sexie...
May 03, 2021•18 min•Ep. 72
Send us a text This week we discuss: The Dog that Chased the Chicken In today’s podcast episode, we dive into seeking solutions with a Gamechanger from our incredible community. Listen in as we give advice to Quinn! Quinn’s 9-month-old Retriever x Bernese that is a sexier than a squirrel superstar who managed to chew through a lead to chase after a rogue chicken! If you’re wondering how to get real-life results without the lead attached and have a super responsive dog no matter the situation, we...
Apr 26, 2021•21 min•Ep. 71
Send us a text This week we discuss: Imposter Syndrome No matter whether you are a dog owner, aspiring dog trainer, or a professional dog trainer, this very much applies to you. What is imposter syndrome? This is when, in any facet of your life, you doubt your skills, talents, or accomplishments. No matter that the world keeps telling you that you are quite in the right place, that your experience and skills are valued, you might interpret those confirmations of your abilities to only be the cas...
Apr 19, 2021•15 min•Ep. 70
Send us a text This week we discuss: How we can support our senior dogs? As our dogs age, their bodies change, as do their minds. In this episode, we want to empower dog owners around the world to take charge of their senior dog’s care and to take action in reducing (and sometimes even reversing) the symptoms of ageing. We have experienced ageing dogs in our own homes, and we are all too aware of the changes that can occur. Our once spry, joyful, and alert dogs can become a little stiffer, sleep...
Apr 12, 2021•26 min•Ep. 69
Send us a text This week we discuss: Pandemic Puppies As a result of the changes in the world in the past year, there are many shy dogs and pandemic puppies that have had limited exposure. Is limited exposure the end of the world, is that a bad thing, or is it potentially not such a bad thing? We know that empowering your dog through games can help prepare them for life. One bad event outweighs even 100 positive events. The key to having a puppy that is cool, calm, and collected in the world is ...
Apr 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 68
Send us a text This week we discuss: Adding a New Family Member Are you looking to bring a new canine family member into your home? Would you like to know what to consider when adding a new family member to your home, especially if you are adding a dog to your family and creating a multi dog household? We dive deep and focus on the questions provided to us by our very own clients. Does the age and gender of your new companion matter? What impact does that have on existing dog family members? How...
Mar 29, 2021•21 min•Ep. 67
Send us a text This week we discuss: Creating Food Drive in your Dog! Let’s talk about creating a food driven dog! We get hundreds, thousands, of emails asking how to take a dog that lacks motivation for food and grow them into a truly food driven dog. We’ve got super solutions for you and this episode is jam packed! It’s all about creating an experience for you and your dog. As with anything, focus on progress, not perfection. This can be a gradual progression and that’s okay! Measure your prog...
Mar 22, 2021•15 min•Ep. 66
Send us a text This week we discuss: Stop Your Dog from Jumping Up! When dogs jump up with all the exuberance in the world, it is most definitely a pain point. If this is your struggle, we wanted to dedicate an entire episode of the podcast to this! This struggle can have an impact on whether you even have visitors come to your home, or if you have children or grandchildren, this can really be an unhappy experience. Even other pets can be affected by a younger pet’s crazy jumping behaviour and e...
Mar 15, 2021•17 min•Ep. 65
Send us a text This week we discuss: Your Best Training Session Ever! Your training sessions do not have to be difficult… In fact, dog training in general does not have to be difficult. Let’s get rid of those barriers or anything that gets in the way and focus on having your best training session ever. In this episode, we talk on how to make your training sessions, even with a busy life, and even when time seems to be always evasive. Some great tips include exploring how to make your training se...
Mar 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 64
Send us a text This week we discuss: The Power of Scent with Ann McGloon This week we introduce you to Ann McGloon, one of our amazing Pro Dog Trainers, and experienced Search and Rescue handler. Meet Ann, and get to hear her passion and energy shine through as she dives into the benefits of scent for every dog, as well as vivid, incredible stories of wins and wow moments with her own brilliant Sussex Spaniels and Working Cocker Spaniel. Have you ever wanted to get involved in scent work with yo...
Mar 01, 2021•43 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text This week we discuss: Surrendering to your Inner Awesome! In this podcast episode, we spend time learning about Justin Prust, a personal and executive coach, and entrepreneur. Do you want to find out how you can get out of the way of your own success? Listen to the voice inside of you and surrender to that inner awesome you’ve been suppressing for way too long. There is a core voice within you that is guiding you to success. Too often that voice is drowned out by the voices of tho...
Feb 22, 2021•34 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text This week we discuss: Health, Superfoods and Behaviour! We can have a very important impact on our dog’s health. This is one topic that cannot be underestimated! Many dog owners want to know how they can improve their dog’s quality of life, and how they can measure their dog’s quality of life. In this episode we dive into and explore how we can support our dog’s health and behaviour. We can combine how we transform their behaviour (the outside-in) with transforming their health (i...
Feb 15, 2021•20 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text This week we discuss: Valentine’s Gifts for our Dogs! In today’s podcast we dive into what we can do for our dogs to show them even more love in our everyday life. What are some gifts sprinkled in love that we can give our dogs to support them? We show love to our dogs all the time. Today’s tips focus on providing our dogs with that extra bit that will help them be the best version of themselves. Valentine’s Day celebrates love and we want to celebrate you being your dog’s best ow...
Feb 08, 2021•18 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text This week we discuss: The Power of Games for Rescue Dogs (featuring Caroline Johnson) Caroline Johnson, the General Manager, of Oak Tree Animals Charity, talks on how special the animal and human relationship truly can be. Caroline talks on how they enrich the lives of the animals they work with and how they provide diversity and games into each day. Games have allowed them to enhance every day for the dogs, as well as to cater the experience to help the dog individually, dependin...
Jan 25, 2021•26 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text This week we discuss: Top tips on crate and boundary training! This is an epic episode! One of the foundation layers of many of our training programmes focuses on teaching our dogs to settle and relax on anything. We utilise a variety of surfaces to generalise the game. In today’s episode of Sexier than a Squirrel, we provide some top tips tennis on the nuances of achieving advanced boundary games training. We also cover what you can do today to start creating a feel good response...
Jan 20, 2021•20 min•Ep. 58
Send us a text This week we discuss: Barking, Lunging, and Distracted Dogs and the path to transformation that you have within your reach, right now. We want everyone to know that struggles with a dog with reactivity or frustrating (sometimes even embarrassing) behaviour that they are not alone. There is hope. You may have gone to other trainers that have said there is nothing they can do. You know that your dog has great potential. Perhaps friends and family, loved ones, even strangers, have di...
Jan 17, 2021•27 min•Ep. 57
Send us a text This week we discuss: Being a leader of your dog To really unlock real-life transformations, to unlock next-level relationship, look after both ends of this lead! This means YOU, just as much as you look after your dog. This will allow you to get the momentum that you need to really transform their behaviour for the better. Your optimism, as your dog’s owner, is so, so key! Just as powerful as it can be to grow concepts in our dog’s world, it’s so important to grow concepts in our...
Jan 12, 2021•23 min•Ep. 56
Send us a text This week we discuss: Focusing on Moving into 2021 with Momentum and the Drive toward your Dreams! 2021 is a year of real-life results! Can you believe that 2021 is here?! We can’t and yet here we are, ready to get started, ready to have targets, intentions, goals, or vision, whatever it is that helps us be in the present moment so that we are aware of the steps that will allow us to thrive in 2021! We cover top tips for 2021 in this episode that will give you a super top up! You ...
Jan 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 55
Send us a text This week we discuss: Police Dog Insights and a Dive into What We Can Learn from Everything They Do! The West Midlands Dog Unit joins us today in an EPIC episode! You are going to LOVE listening is as this episode is jampacked with super insights into the police dog programme process, the passion and intensity that is day to day for these incredible human beings and their canine partners, AND we talk about the parallels of police dog training and pet dog training! This is our thir...
Dec 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 54
Send us a text This week we discuss: Christmas Day and Celebration! What are you celebrating today? What can you look forward? Finding easy wins, and small things to celebrate on a daily basis, is so key. Christmas is a great opportunity to talk about wins! There are so many wonderful things we can celebrate together! How did you start this year with your dog? Reflect very briefly on 2020. Sometimes we can be hard on ourselves about progress. We often get lost in comparing our progress with othe...
Dec 24, 2020•24 min•Ep. 53
