Send us a text Are you interested in: General veterinary work? Canine rehabilitation? Sports and exotic animal medicine (including Stick Insects or Crocodiles?!)? Acupuncture? Hydrotherapy? Injury diagnostics? All the latest tech and methods in animal healing and therapy? Rachel Richardson is a superstar vet, agility competitor, Team GB World Championships competitor and Team GB Vet who also works in animal sports medicine, acupuncture, hydrotherapy and canine rehabilitation - and is a wonderful...
Aug 02, 2022•41 min
Send us a text What are you capable of? Do you doubt yourself? Do you doubt if you’re enough? Do you wonder if you have what it takes to change, to transform your life, to re-animate your present day with passion? Join us with Pro Dog Trainer, Dan “Tower” Anderson, as we dive into his dog training journey and what an amazing journey it has been! From a trainer confident with using aversive tools to achieve the outcomes his client’s desired to a Pro Dog Trainer, a trainer guided by positive reinf...
Jul 29, 2022•32 min
Send us a text Have you ever wanted to train your own dog like the pros? Have you ever wanted to make a change in your own life? Have you ever wanted to make a positive and very real difference to the lives of dogs and owners around you? Today we're diving into the journey of super Pro Dog Trainer Cat - where it all began for her, how her dog training journey has unfolded, what inspired her to become a PDT and how her life has changed since taking the leap into the world of dog training. Cat's j...
Jul 27, 2022•20 min
Send us a text Does your dog love to chase? Do they struggle being around anything that moves? You are not alone! In this episode, our very own Lauren Langman, a top dog trainer and agility champion, opens up about her current struggles with her adolescent Border Collie, Nifty. One of those struggles? Nifty wants to chase, chase, chase! Whether it's sheep (that's Nifty's preference), squirrels, other critters, cars, or even people and dogs outside of your window, it can be so hard to know the pa...
Jul 26, 2022•18 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, we hear from Cathy, one of our Rockstar Pro Dog Trainers! Cathy joins us to share her amazing Pro Dog Trainer journey - from a fashion jewellery designer in London, with long commutes and a stressful daily grind, all the way through to making that all-important decision to change her life for the better, fan the flames of her passion for dogs and animals and jump into something that would make her life-changing dream a reality...
Jul 19, 2022•20 min
Send us a text The Like A Pro Challenge starts today! If you’re not sure what that is, check it out here: https://absolutedogs.me/likeapro Who is this challenge for? Dog lovers! Dog owners Aspiring dog trainers and pet professionals Sport Dog Enthusiasts Anyone interested in learning all about dogs (even if you don’t have one!) We’re very excited for this challenge as we know how much potential it has for transforming the lives of dog owners all over their world, no matter what their goal for th...
Jul 12, 2022•17 min
Send us a text We have an exciting announcement! When you learn to train your dog like a Pro, you start to transform your dog’s behaviour, you can also find yourself wanting to help others that have faced similar struggles. Are you part of the 1% that has discovered your passion and that passion is dog training? Do you find yourself being pulled in different directions that you aren’t quite sure you’ll have the time to make your passion a larger part of your life? Ultimately, today is all about ...
Jul 05, 2022•17 min
Send us a text The world is facing a shortage of dog trainers - specifically dog trainers equipped to deliver long-lasting, real-life results with an aversive-free approach. No cookie cutter strategies, but instead trainers able to adapt and modify their plan based on the unique needs of the dog in front of them - something that games-based trainers and concept trainers are able to do - and yet… there is a big need for more games-based trainers to do what they do best. Could this be you? You may...
Jun 28, 2022•19 min•Ep. 135
Send us a text What if you could stay youthful forever? Most of us would love to stay youthful, enjoy living our best life, and give ourselves, our family and our dogs, our best energy. Being forever youthful is less about age and more about vibe, energy and a mindset. Join us with Justin Trust as we share the actions that have helped us to be youthful forever from the inside out. While many of the actions we take will be relatable and might inspire you to take action, also, there will be other ...
Jun 21, 2022•37 min•Ep. 134
Send us a text Jasper sparkled, in life and on camera, always ready to shine as he demonstrated the games he loved, the games that transformed him from a dog lacking confidence to the extraordinary dog he became. Jasper inspired thousands upon thousands of Gamechangers with his passion, his enthusiasm, and his story. Today, we are celebrating his life, as we will do every day. Jasper may not be with us physically, but, as Michelle, his incredible (and just as tenacious) owner, shares, he is stil...
Jun 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 133
Send us a text Barking! Barking! Barking! Whether it is: In the car At random noises At the postman In excitement or in frustration Out the window At visitors Barking can lead to all kinds of conflict, with neighbours, in relationships and can even get local authorities involved. While dogs barking is a natural behaviour, there is nuisance barking and we have the perfect training plan prepared for the dog owners that want to prioritise reducing barking in their home and whilst out and about with...
Jun 07, 2022•18 min•Ep. 132
Send us a text Have you ever wanted to break away from the norm, challenge your thinking and step outside of the box the world might have placed around you? In this episode, personal and executive coach, and entrepreneur Justin Prust is back, joining our very own Lauren Langman in a truly thoughtful deep dive into how thinking differently and changing the way we frame our own thoughts can have a huge impact on our personal lives, our careers, the lives of loved ones around us and certainly when ...
May 31, 2022•46 min•Ep. 131
Send us a text Our dogs can give us purpose, they provide us with opportunities to be present, and so much more. While in this episode we're talking about how training our dogs, enjoying our dogs and spending time with our dogs can improve our mental health, we also touch on how our dogs can do quite the opposite. Going out for a walk with our dogs, going out on the beach, on an off-lead (or on-lead) walk and being in the moment can provide us with such an amazing outlet that will give us an opt...
May 24, 2022•18 min•Ep. 130
Send us a text We are celebrating National Rescue Dog Day with a gift for all rescues! Jump into to today's podcast, share it with your favourite rescue (or rescues!) because for this week only we have something really special for all of the dog rescue centres all around the world. Join us with gamechanger Caroline Johnson, general manager of Oak Tree Animals Charity. Caroline has a background of over 15 years in animal welfare, Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling (MSc), education (PGCE) and ...
May 20, 2022•16 min•Ep. 129
Send us a text Join us with Ann McGloon, a Pro Dog Trainer and incredible Scent Work Geek, Search and Rescue handler, top notch instructor, and an amazing human being. Ann shares her experiences with us, how Pro Dog Trainer has grown her as an instructor, as well as offers her fresh perspective with her clients to help them reshape their dogs brain in the best way possible. Listen in as Ann shares how games and concepts have helped her in her journey. We love talking with Ann as her passion, joy...
May 17, 2022•40 min•Ep. 128
Send us a text Your dog's recall should be instant! If it isn't, would you like to have a dog that immediately (and quickly) comes back when called? If your dog's recall is broken, how can you enhance the experience so that your dog chooses you every single time? Does your dog question whether you're where the value is? Does your dog only respond when no distractions are present? How can you make your dog's recall reliable? Join us as we play a bit of top tips tennis and share how we achieve rel...
May 10, 2022•15 min•Ep. 125
Send us a text We face adversity daily. In this episode, we talk about how you can embrace the change that exists in your day to day to life and how you can embrace it, rather than run away from it or find yourself unable to escape its weight. Join us with Justin Prust as we discuss how change can facilitate good things in our lives and how we can learn from our dogs in their approach to life. We talk about how adversity goes so much wider than the lives we live with our dogs and can be applied ...
May 03, 2022•36 min•Ep. 122
Send us a text Help! Walking my dog is stressful! How can we get past this? For many of us getting a dog consisted also of a dream of daily walks, adventures with this newfound canine friend, that would be fun, harmonious and peaceful. The isn’t always the reality. This episode will empower you and give you the step-by-step breakdown of how you’re going to transform your daily walks from stress-full to stress-free! How can you start your walk in the right way? What does a walk mean for you? How ...
Apr 26, 2022•20 min•Ep. 122
Send us a text Join our very own Lauren Langman and Justin Prust as we talk on reinventing yourself. Justin Prust is an authority on corporate leadership, culture-building, change management and team development, and provides an empowering and innovative approach to continuous improvement . When life changes, sometimes throwing unexpected obstacles our way, it can be an opportunity to reinvent yourself, and what’s truly exciting about this? You can reinvent yourself no matter your age, no matter...
Apr 19, 2022•44 min•Ep. 123
Send us a text Is a big part of your dog owning dream Stress-Free Walks? What are some top secrets to loose-lead success? Calm (not comatose calm, good-decision making calm!) Laying the foundation that encourages your dog to choose staying close vs. dragging to get to the end of the lead. Providing clarity in where the value is - not the distractions but rather the ability to discover the value in NOT engaging with the distractions of the world (this is HUGE!). We talk through these secrets and ...
Apr 12, 2022•19 min•Ep. 122
Send us a text Digging in the garden! It can be a frustrating (and sometimes dangerous) hobby your dog has taken up. If your dog digs in the garden or anywhere else, we have some top tips and strategies you can immediately apply to reduce and even eliminate the behaviour. In this episode, we share our top tips, our own stories and struggles that we have faced with both our own dogs and client dogs in the past, all that have achieved real-life results through the approaches we share within this p...
Apr 05, 2022•17 min•Ep. 121
Send us a text Lauren has a new puppy! Pro Dog Trainer and absoluteDogs super fan, Sam, interviews Lauren about Nifty, a Border Collie puppy that is growing up through games. During the interview, we cover topics like: Training the dog in front of you Dog training isn’t linear Navigating struggles as they occur Growing joy for rewards (not just food!) Prioritising foundations Lauren talks on balancing rest with a puppy that is learning their life skills and so much more, including socialisation,...
Mar 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 120
Send us a text Our very own Lauren Langman and her fast and furious (albeit tiny!) Blink have won in the Crufts Singles - Small once (twice!) more! What a magnificent return to Crufts! Have you ever been curious about what it takes to be a champion? How do they plan and prepare? How do they overcome nerves, work through hiccups and what kind of support network do they create around them? How does it feel to step into the arena, to have all eyes on you? How long do you have to memorise the course...
Mar 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 119
Send us a text Living with a dog with physical disabilities can challenge us. Join our very own Lauren Langman and also Sarah MacKeigan of Upward Dog Rehab, for an interview on how to navigate life with a dog with disabilities. Dogs teach us many things, including how to gracefully recover from an injury (not always an easy skill for a person), as well as how to be resilient, joyful and find the joy in the NOW vs. the what could have been. Listen to Sarah share her story of her beloved dog, Samm...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 118
Send us a text Today is all about JUMPING UP! absolutedogs.me/jumpingup Dogs can jump on you, your friends, your neighbours, strangers, the delivery man, and it can be quite frustrating… and today, we have some great news! We have created a playbook of games and strategies and the approach to transforming your dog’s jumping up to a dog that is cool, calm and collected and NOT jumping up. This is entirely achievable and we have put together a playbook that will get you started and on there right ...
Mar 07, 2022•14 min•Ep. 117
Send us a text Meet Sam, Gamechanger turned Pro Dog Trainer and now full-time Devon Dogs instructor extraordinaire. Come join us as we talk through her whirlwind journey from the military to life as a dog trainer. Would you move, with little notice, to a completely different country to make your dreams come true? Believe it or not, that's precisely what Sam has done, leaving Scotland behind and moving to Devon Dogs, the hub and heart of absoluteDogs, and the where hundreds upon hundreds of gamec...
Feb 28, 2022•21 min•Ep. 116
Send us a text Having a dog that pulls on lead can be quite frustrating! Today is all about a free gift just for you to help you work through your dog’s behaviour and overcome pulling on lead! Share this free gift (an epic playbook!) with all of your friends, family and others that you know may be struggling with their dog pulling on lead. In addition to a free playbook, we dive into our very own expert tips on how you can create value so that your dog wouldn’t dream of pulling on lead (or runni...
Feb 21, 2022•15 min•Ep. 115
Send us a text Do you have an unpredictable dog? Unpredictable dogs include dogs that: Bark, lunge, growl Excitable Worried Don't listen and disregard your cues When you have an unpredictable dog, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, inadequate and uncertain as to whether you're the right owner for your dog or if there is any hope. In today's podcast episode, we have a very special surprise for all of our wonderful listeners! That's right a FREE eBook... In fact, it's so epic, we're calling it a Play...
Feb 14, 2022•15 min•Ep. 114
Send us a text How can you introduce dogs to each other? In today's podcast episode, we are diving into safely introducing dogs and the considerations you can have in mind as you work toward introducing a new dog into your home or dogs that may be spending time together. How can your emotions and behaviour have an impact What can you do if you feel you aren't confident in orchestrating the introduction Identifying whether your dog is ready or prepared for an introduction Setting the scene to mai...
Feb 07, 2022•17 min•Ep. 113
Send us a text When you are looking to change your dog's behaviour is your dog being: Pulled to do the behaviour? Pushed to do the behaviour? Your answer to the question will help you recognise whether or not you're on the right path to transformation with your dog. In training, there is no need to use force, deprivation or intimidation to achieve effect, long-lasting results. In today's episode, we're talking about tools that are sometimes advised (by well-meaning people) that are often not the...
Jan 31, 2022•15 min•Ep. 112
