Send us a text This week we discuss: What should you do when you bring a new dog into your home, whether you’ve got a new puppy arriving, or an older dog! Woohoo! Get excited, we are bringing some top tips tennis on bringing a new dog into your home! We discuss: Setting up the environment and the dog for success before they even come home! Knowing what your expectations are proactively! Taking the energy of each room into consideration (and what that means!) If you have a home with multi-dogs it...
Dec 21, 2020•26 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text This week we discuss: Preparing for the situation instead of in the situation whilst preparing our dogs for upcoming vet visits! Our dog’s may spend one visit or more throughout the year with their vet. We all know that it can go quite well or it can go quite poorly… How can we prepare our dogs so that each visit We cover some really cool concepts and strategies, including: Dissect how we can get lovely vet visits every single time! How to avoid the chaos of the waiting room and h...
Dec 14, 2020•23 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text This week we discuss: Super strategies to survive and THRIVE through the Christmas holidays with our dogs amidst the holiday fun! In this epic episode, we give ourselves permission to get really excited about the holidays ahead! Regardless of whether you are separated from your dog, or your dog is with you and you think they might be naughty in the Christmas chaos – we are here to prepare you and your dog by training beforehand and setting them up for success. We cover some really...
Dec 07, 2020•21 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text This week we discuss: Kids and Dogs ---- > Kids are incredibly novel, and dogs can find them either quite exciting or very scary! The secret to a successful relationship between kids and dogs might be surprising! Dive into this epic episode focused on dogs and kids and making sure they have a wonderful relationship. Details we delve into include: Presence doesn’t mean access Strategies to keep everyone content and safe! Managing interactions to keep them fun! The complexities o...
Nov 30, 2020•28 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text This week we discuss: How can you move from transitioning from treats galore to growing value in other reinforcement areas… What happens when you don’t have the food or the treat right there for your dog to do what you’re wanting them to do? In the Gamechanger world, we teach them skills, we are reshaping their brain, so that even in the absence of food, they will perform in a wonderful, reliable way. In this episode, we dive into strategies that encourage our dogs to work with us...
Nov 23, 2020•23 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text This week we discuss: How did Tom and Lauren got started… and how AbsoluteDogs came to fruition! In this episode, Tom and Lauren dive into how they started with dogs, their childhood experience with dogs, and how their passion for having animals and dogs in their life grew them to where they are today. How did Tom become a Vet? What lead Lauren to Bowerland's, the amazing home of absoluteDogs? If you’ve ever been curious how Tom and Lauren got their start, how they met, and how th...
Nov 16, 2020•29 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text This week we discuss: Stop Pulling My Lead … overcoming on-lead behaviour struggles with your dog! Pulling on lead is one of the most common challenges to your sexiness! This is often the #1 struggle that not only is uncomfortable and definitely not fun but can sometimes be physically painful! The dog-owning reality most of us dream of having does not include being dragged down the street with our dog digging in and pulling us enthusiastically in all directions. We explore the sol...
Nov 09, 2020•22 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text This week we discuss: Problems in the car and solutions that overcome them! Sometimes, there are problems that happen with dogs in the car, whether they’re nauseous or a bit of a Naughty but Nice dog… traveling isn’t without a level of stress when it comes to bringing our dog’s along. In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the different situations that pop up when we choose to take our dog’s out and about, locally, or even on those road trips to trials, to other fun destinati...
Nov 02, 2020•21 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text This week we discuss: Preparing your dog for the novelty chaos of Halloween It’s that time of year when ghosts and ghouls are a common sight, when pumpkins have incredibly clever facial expressions with lighting that looks sinister in the dark! It’s Halloween time! For our dogs, it’s a time of novelty, of discovering new and mysterious things in their life that they may have never seen before, which is why in today’s episode we dive into: How to face the crazy items that appear ar...
Oct 26, 2020•18 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text This week we discuss: Your next Optimism Top-Up and our favourite event, Super Trainer Live! You, an incredible gamechanger, a devoted, dedicated dog owner, are invited to join us in our special, annual 3-day event, Super Trainer Live! This is an optimism boost as we head into winter, a super JOY top-up, where we’re diving into some really focused subjects! In this episode, we’re diving into what makes Super Trainer Live so special and why it’s an absolute MUST attend event. Every...
Oct 22, 2020•22 min•Ep. 43
Send us a text This week we discuss: A broken recall This week hear all about Monty and his recall struggles. He liked to run off and hunt, run off and visit other dogs and generally ignore his owner. Sound familiar? Are you currently stuck wondering how you can solve your dog’s recall struggles? This week we are devoting this episode to looking at the solutions to the recall struggles Monty’s owner faced, which led to amazing real-life results and transform. Ready to turn your recall struggles ...
Oct 19, 2020•12 min•Ep. 42
Send us a text In this week’s podcast we are talking to a police dog handler for part 2 (And remember to hit the subscribe button - it’s free and keeps you updated!) Did you get a chance to tune into part one of our very special Podcast with Police Dog Handler Kaz? Click here to tune in again>>> Spotify or iTunes Well, we have some super news! She’s back for round two! Yahoo! We dive even deeper into the AMAZING world of police dog handling. From what it takes to be a police dog, to the...
Oct 12, 2020•52 min•Ep. 41
Send us a text This week’s podcast is one of our favourite topics to talk about! We are delving into Boundary Games! Just what do Boundary Games really mean? How can they be applied to many different situations? Just why do you need Boundary Games in your life?! Boundary Games solve so, so, so many training struggles! They really are your bread and butter when it comes to training. Tune into the podcast now to learn all there is to know about Boundary Games and how you can get creative so that y...
Oct 05, 2020•20 min•Ep. 40
Send us a text This week join us for an incredibly special podcast! This one is so exciting and its part one of a two-part podcast! Yahoo! We invited police dog handler, Kaz down to Absolute Dogs HQ where we asked her many, many questions about what it is like to be a police dog handler, what she does, how she trains and everything and anything in between! Get ready for a deep dive! This podcast will bring you many insights, wow moments, you’ll learn so much and you’ll be left inspired! Jump in!...
Sep 28, 2020•48 min•Ep. 39
Send us a text In this week’s podcast we are tackling noise reactivity. Is your dog scared of noises? Do they spook bark or become worried whether they hear loud or quiet noises? You are not alone, this struggle is an extremely common one. Tune into this week’s podcast where we dive deep into everything you need to know about dogs and noise. We unlock how dogs become noise sensitive in the first place, what you can do to help prevent noise sensitivity and strategies that you can use to help your...
Sep 21, 2020•25 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text This week we are talking about the sport of agility! What excites us about agility (and sport training in general) is that you can work through things, on things and grow things in the context of the sport, that will then impact your day to day life with your dog for the better. There are many benefits to every dog when it comes to learning skills that are needed for agility. It takes your relationship and connection with your dog to a whole new level. There are many core concepts...
Sep 14, 2020•18 min•Ep. 37
Send us a text This week we discuss: Is your dog a thinker or a doer? Today’s topic is something we’ve been talking on for a while now, and its more relevant than ever before as people, like you, are understanding their dogs better. Today we’ll introduce you to the thinker and doer spectrum and we’ll be discussing how you can play games that create a more thoughtful dog and likewise, we’ll be looking at how you can create more of a doer! There’s no right or wrong with owning a thinker or a doer,...
Sep 07, 2020•20 min•Ep. 36
Send us a text This week we discuss: Keep Calm and Play Games We are devoting an entire episode to growing CALMNESS! This is a big topic and often the starting place to crack many, many, many dog training struggles. The emotion of calmness goes hand in hand with your dog behaving entirely appropriately. You can never have too much calmness, a dog can never be too calm. CALMNESS IS KING! Listen in to learn how you can grow more calmness in your dog. Support the show If you’re loving the podcast, ...
Aug 31, 2020•24 min•Ep. 35
Send us a text This week we discuss: My Dog Won’t Play This week we’ll be talking on the power of play with your dog. Play is whatever is fun to your dog. We’ll repeat that….Play is whatever is FUN to your dog. You may have ideas on how you would like to play with your dog, you may have been told how you should play with your dog. However, does your dog find the way you want to play rewarding? Play is all about being creative, curious, experimenting with different things, and working with your d...
Aug 24, 2020•22 min•Ep. 34
Send us a text This week we tackle a question that comes up again, and again….and AGAIN! When you come home does your dog go crazy? When visitors pop round does your dog go crazy? Essentially, when someone enters your home…does your dog go crazy? Yes?! You are going to want to tune in to this week’s podcast! There’s some fundamental learning that needs to take place that not only helps with when you and visitors enter your home, it also helps with over excitement in general, a lack of calmness i...
Aug 17, 2020•23 min•Ep. 33
Send us a text This week we discuss: Training with Force Force sounds like a scary word and is something that tends not to be talked about in the reward-based method world. Here’s the thing, you can absolutely be using force even if you are using food or toys as a reward. Of course this isn’t the intention and it can be done accidentally. In our world, we think about force in a different way. Force doesn’t need to look forceful. Join us for this week’s episode where we dive into this topic and d...
Aug 10, 2020•19 min•Ep. 32
Send us a text This week we discuss: How to Prevent Multi-Dog Madness We get many requests to help with multi-dog household struggles, they are extremely common. When it goes well, owning multiple dogs can be an absolute dream! However, we know that when it doesn’t go quite so well it can create huge amounts of stress, broken relationships and it can be really hard for everyone involved. This week join us for another round of tips tennis where we share how you can create a harmonious multi-dog h...
Aug 03, 2020•20 min•Ep. 31
Send us a text This week we discuss: The Mythical Recall Recall struggles are so, so, so common and can have a massive impact on the relationships of dogs and their owners, often leading to a life on lead for a lot of dogs. In this week’s episode we strip things right back and look at the fundamental concepts and skills that will create a dog who is reliable and attentive off lead, resulting in stress-free walks for you. We share lots of training gems and there’s lightbulb moments a-plenty in th...
Jul 27, 2020•25 min•Ep. 30
Send us a text This week we discuss: Barking Dogs: Noisy But Nice Barking struggles are so common and can impact so many areas of your life. From neighbour struggles, family struggles and your training struggles. Barking can make relationships fragile. Noisy dogs fill the stress bucket of the whole house – that includes your bucket and other dogs in the home. What causes barking? How can you turn a barking struggle into a strength? We take you on a mini deep dive in this podcast so get ready to ...
Jul 20, 2020•31 min•Ep. 29
Send us a text This week we discuss: Interview with Michelle, Jasper’s Owner This week we interview Michelle on her amazing transformational journey with Jasper, her Jack Russel Terrier. Many of Michelle’s past struggles are extremely common and she talks on what those difficult stages with Jasper were and how she overcame them. Jasper is now a true joy to own and this week we wanted to bring you this special episode to continue to spread the message that whatever the training struggle, there is...
Jul 13, 2020•16 min•Ep. 28
Send us a text It’s Part 3 and not an episode you want to miss! In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, we hear from our Pro Dog Trainer, Cathy! This isn’t just a success story, it’s one of those feel good and utterly amazing stories that we NEEDED to share with you. Listen in as Cathy tells all about her journey from the very beginning, where she came and how far she’s come since taking the leap and becoming a Pro Dog Trainer. Are you a professional dog trainer already? Maybe you...
Jul 06, 2020•23 min•Ep. 27
Send us a text In Part 2 of our super BONUS podcast, we hear from another one of our Pro Dog Trainers! Alexo has been a member of our community since almost the beginning. From the success story of her own personal dogs and how her growth as a trainer has enabled her to grow her client base and get the PERFECT CLIENTS to how it has impacted her on a personal level, as a trainer, and as a person, we get to hear her Pro Dog Trainer story! Whether you have taken the leap, are considering it, or may...
Jul 04, 2020•23 min•Ep. 26
Send us a text In today’s first super BONUS podcast episode, we dive into some exciting dialogue with one of our Pro Dog Trainers, Nikki. We hear about her inspiration, her journey, her successes, what shaped her future, and how being a Pro Dog Trainer has changed her life. Taking the leap into Pro Dog Trainer isn’t just about being an amazing Trainer 3, playing games, and re-shaping your dog’s brain to effectively get REAL LIFE RESULTS! It is also about perspective, positivity, and an amazing c...
Jul 02, 2020•45 min•Ep. 25
Send us a text This week tune in to: An Interview with Pro Dog Trainer co-creator Lauren Langman Join Nicola Cameron, who is part of the Absolute Dogs Team, as she takes a trip down memory lane with Lauren in this very special interview where we dive into getting real-life results Pro Dog Trainer style! Lauren has been on an incredible journey and in this week’s podcast you get to hear all about it and how it started. Nicola and Lauren also chat on just what we mean by the term ‘real-life’ resul...
Jun 27, 2020•45 min•Ep. 24
Send us a text This Week - Interview with Pro Dog Trainer, Michelle Ingham Wonder what’s it like to be a Pro Dog Trainer? Want to hear from someone who already took the leap and is living their dream? This week’s podcast is a special podcast where we interview Michelle, one of our Pro Dog Trainers. Listen in to learn how it all started for her and how her life has changed for the better. Learn how the games have helped Michelle with her own dogs and her students with their dogs. Support the show...
Jun 22, 2020•34 min•Ep. 23
