Send us a text This super episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast is dedicated to your dreams of working with dogs, so get ready for some top tips that are going to totally transform your dog training journey! Do you dream of becoming a professional dog trainer, who gets to play with dogs every day and call it “work” just like Lauren and Tom? Would you love nothing more than to become a dog walker, groomer, vet or vet nurse or maybe even work to improve the wellness and physical fitness of...
Feb 07, 2023•32 min
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the Sexier Than A Squirrel podcast, Tom and Lauren are here to bring you the exciting news that no matter what your dreams are - for you and your dog, your career or your life - they can and will be your everyday reality! “How?!” We hear you asking. Well, it’s all in the way you think and the way you choose to live your life! One of the most valuable ways that you can make any of your goals or dreams come true is your mindset! 🌟 Focus on what you DO w...
Jan 31, 2023•18 min
Send us a text When thinking about your dog, do you ever have thoughts like: “I didn’t sign up for this” “I’m not qualified for this” “I didn’t want a dog like this” “I think I hate my dog” “My dog is doing this to make me look bad” “There’s nothing I can do about my dog’s reactivity or behaviour struggles” Do you find yourself tearing your hair out as you watch your relationship with your dog crumble? WE HAVE GOOD NEWS! Not only can you turn ALL this around and achieve your dog-owning dream, bu...
Jan 24, 2023•19 min
Send us a text In this unmissable episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Tom and Lauren are taking you on a vitally important journey - one of becoming more conscious of your dog’s wellness and overall wellbeing so that you can set them up for a (very long) lifetime of health and absolute success! Tom and Lauren will be covering vital areas of wellbeing from: Health Weight Food and nutrition Fitness and exercise Knowing what’s right for your dog Plus there’s SO MUCH more including: The d...
Jan 17, 2023•31 min
Send us a text In this fabulous episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined by the wonderful, Kei, who is coming to you all the way from sunny Southern California to share her Gamechanger journey not only with her awesome super pack of 5 dogs, but also her amazing adventures as a superstar Gamechanger and Pro Dog Trainer! With her years of experience as a dog owner, pet parent, absoluteDOGS student and an amazing PDT, Kei offers some truly invaluable insight into how gratitud...
Jan 10, 2023•50 min
Send us a text We’re bringing in the new year in true absoluteDOGS fashion with a 40% discount on our training programmes. No matter your struggle, there is a game for that and there is a course for that! Check out our store! http://absolutedogs.me/boxingday Bringing in the New Year is all about reflecting on the past 12 months and planning and committing to transformation for the next 12 months! Transformation doesn’t have to be a HUGE change, but instead it’s about finding the tiny adjustments...
Dec 30, 2022•13 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast Tom and Lauren are diving into the importance of canine body condition and how weight plays an immense and vitally important role in the health, wellbeing and long-term wellness of our dogs! Do you find yourself struggling with knowing how much to feed your dog? Does your dog continue to stack on weight even though you follow feeding instructions on food packages to the letter? Do you know what your dog’s perfectweight looks li...
Dec 27, 2022•25 min
Send us a text Ho, Ho, Ho and a Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year again – a most wonderful time of the year – and yet for dog owners and pet parents, it’s one of those holiday times when things can get a little stretching when it comes to keeping our canine companions happy. Is your dog worried about novelty (trees and decorations, presents, noisy kids' toys, strangely dressed people or strangers in general)? Does your dog struggle to keep their paws to themselves (jumping up, barking and ...
Dec 20, 2022•16 min
Send us a text Food FUN and the Power of Ditching the Bowl for Your Dog’s Health and Wellbeing! In this super episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Tom and Lauren are back to chat all things FOOD! A healthy dog is a happy dog! Food and nutrition are just one important part of the picture. Experience with food in enriching ways is another. Enter the amazing concept of Ditch the Bowl - and no, we don't mean just toss away your dog's food bowl and feed them straight from the floor! By taki...
Dec 13, 2022•33 min
Send us a text In this super exciting episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast Lauren is joined once again by the wonderful Dan 'Tower' Anderson for an awesome myth busting tips, tricks and troubleshooting hacks session on loose leash walking and recall struggles! We are going to be talking on some of the biggest struggles faced by owners - struggles that when transformed are absolutely life-changing for YOU and for YOUR DOG! MYTH? Do dogs need to be walked and have opportunities to RUN eve...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text Have you ever thought about your dog’s true health when it comes to food? Have you considered the foods you may be feeding them and how that food plays a part in a healthy, happy dog that is set up for a lifetime of wellness success and longevity? Have you ever wanted to make natural, healthy, GOOD food for your dog? What about switching up your dog's meals to make them more enriching, rewarding and enjoyable? Have you heard about our super Ditch the Bowl concept, and you're inter...
Nov 22, 2022•26 min
Send us a text Have you ever wanted to train your dog with tricks? In this super episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel the totally awesome Pro Dog Trainer Dan Tower Anderson is joining Lauren once again, this time to chat about all things tricks! From training snazzy tricks that look super cool like a Bow, a Spin or Jumping through Hoops, to training tricks that can be beyond useful in everyday life, such as Middle of the Move, Nose Push and Object Retrieve, not to mention CPR and so much more! ...
Nov 15, 2022•53 min
Send us a text Have you ever had an interview for your absolute dream job, but life circumstances left you feeling unsure as to whether you could - or should - take that opportunity? Have you ever wondered how hard you should push to grab an opportunity of a lifetime, even when the world seems to be pushing back? Have you ever been asked to step up and take on a higher level of responsibility, even though it might be something you feel you're not qualified or ready for? This is called stepping o...
Nov 08, 2022•38 min
Send us a text Fireworks are an oddity for dogs (and most animals). They’re loud, they’re booming, they light up the sky spontaneously and a lot of dogs are caught off guard by the noise and vibrations. If your dog is frightened by loud noises such as fireworks, don’t panic! The good news is you know they are coming, so now is the time to prepare for them. So just how can you help your dog through a night of fireworks? Here are our top tips! Download the Taking the Fear Out of Fireworks eBook! I...
Nov 01, 2022•18 min
Send us a text This fang-tastic episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast is all about Halloween! The height of the Spooky Season is such an exciting time of year, especially if you have a family with young children. There are tricks, treats and spooks galore with vampire visitors and ghostly guests knocking on your door. For your family, it’s a chilling, thrilling and exhilarating time! Did you know that Halloween can actually be incredibly stressful and overwhelming for many dogs! That's r...
Oct 25, 2022•14 min
Send us a text In this inspirational and exciting episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is chatting to the inspirational, passionate, enthusiastic Pro Dog Trainer Sam Askew about her journey from Aeronautical Engineering Technician in the Royal Air Force and struggling dog owner, to Gamechanger absoluteDOGS student to then jumping ALL IN to live her passion and work with dogs as a Pro Dog Trainer at absoluteDOGS HQ and the home of Devon Dogs, Bowerland! Lauren and Sam chat throug...
Oct 18, 2022•51 min
Send us a text Owning a barking, lunging, reactive dog - a Naughty But Nice dog - can be challenging. The firefighting, the constant stress and worry, the fear of not knowing what to do, or when to do it. We know. We've been where you are, and we want you to know that we have got your back! With an increase in dog training and behaviour struggles over the last few years, the bad advice out there in the dog training world has also skyrocketed! It's never been more challenging to find the informat...
Oct 11, 2022•20 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined once again by the always awesome Justin Prust for an immense deep dive chat that is sure to get you thinking, reflecting, contemplating and looking at your life in a whole new way! The focus of this episode is all about ADVICE. Throughout our lives we are given a myriad of advice - both good and bad - and no matter whether we've received it from other dog owners, someone in within our canine world, or even if ...
Oct 04, 2022•45 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Sexier Than a Squirrel podcast Tom and Lauren are talking about TRAINING SESSIONS - specifically, what is the perfect length? What is the MAGIC number when it comes to the length of a training session? Did you know, contrary to popular belief, you actually DO NOT need to end your training on a good note? If what you are working on or trying to train is not going in the direction you want and things are not improving in that moment, it's not likely to get any...
Sep 27, 2022•12 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast Lauren is joined by super cool Pro Dog Trainer, Dan 'Tower' Anderson, who is back to chat about his journey as a dog trainer, his past experiences in the world of aversive training and how the revolution of positive games-based training - and becoming a Pro Dog Trainer - has totally transformed him as a trainer and an owner! Join us as we dive deeper into what aversive training is all about and the negative fallout that occurs ...
Sep 20, 2022•59 min
Send us a text Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a training rut? Does it feel like life has gotten in the way and you can't find the time to train your dog? Do you dream of diving back into training with your dog, but you just don't know how to recover your momentum, motivation or time? Training lulls happen to the best of us. We've all been there and it's important to not be too hard on yourself. You are the best owner your dog could ever wish for and you need to celebrate that you are HERE...
Sep 13, 2022•13 min
Send us a text Today we're talking TRICKS! This is going to be such a COOL episode! There are many people out there who see dog training as owners teaching their dogs tricks or teaching them something cool or cute to show off. The reality is, that other people's "tricks" can very much be everyday training behaviours and FUN GAMES for our dogs that help shape their learning in a rewarding way! Some of our favourite tricks like: Middle on the Move Leg Weaves Bow Spinning left and right, Or even ot...
Sep 06, 2022•16 min
Send us a text DESCRIPTION: In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, join Tom and Lauren as they take a deep dive into a subject that is not only hugely important for your training success, but also vital in keeping your relationship with your dog topped up and strong! Today we're talking about how to end your training sessions - whether you're playing training games, heading out for a walk or even switching your dog between activities throughout the day. The end of any session, no...
Aug 30, 2022•12 min
Send us a text Does your dog struggle with food motivation? How do you create a food motivated dog and have a dog the LOVES their food? While this topic may be a very small part of the dog training world, in truth it's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to changing the picture of life with your dog and getting real-life results in any area of training and daily life. In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Tom and Lauren dive into all their terrific top tips on how to grow ...
Aug 23, 2022•27 min
Send us a text Join Lauren and the Police Dog Handler, Dave Wardell in this very emotional and heart-wrenching episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast as we share the tale of the horrific turn of events in 2016 where Dave's best mate, the heroic German Shepard Finn (a General Purpose Police Dog), puts his own life on the line to take down a criminal AND save his dad's life in the process! Throughout this terrifying and unbelievable journey we learn how Finn overcomes his traumatic injuries...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Sexier Than A Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined by superstar Gamechanger, Mayuri Kerr, a Dentist, Biomedical Engineer and now, a professional dog trainer! From growing up in India, dreaming of owning a dog and starting out at a young age using aversive training methods, Mayuri shares her unbelievable and totally incredible introduction to the positive, games-based training revolution and the Pro Dog Trainer Programme after moving to the USA and meeting her ...
Aug 12, 2022•51 min
Send us a text Do you have passion? Enthusiasm? A drive to grow as a dog trainer and as a person? Are you ready to make the leap to train your dog like a pro?! Lauren is joined in this episode by super passionate Gamechanger Jess McNight, as she shares her powerful story of her path to becoming a Pro Dog Trainer! Jess's tale begins with the love of a dog and wanting to build her own knowledge to become the best advocate for her own dogs - and while her journey has chapters of caution and doubt, ...
Aug 10, 2022•27 min
Send us a text Lauren is joined in this super cool episode by Leslie Eide, a superstar canine rehab and sports medicine veterinarian, who has taken time out from her busy travelling schedule to chat with Lauren in an all-expenses paid whistle-stop deep dive into all things canine fitness and conditioning! Through canine sports medicine, Leslie works with dogs on conditioning and fitness exercises that help them become the very best they can be at their sport and by using physical therapeutic exe...
Aug 09, 2022•43 min
Send us a text When you're a Pro Dog Trainer, armed with the absolute power of games-based training, there are so many opportunities for you in the world! In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel Podcast episode Lauren chats to the lovely Claire Bacon, a Pro Dog Trainer from the UK that runs a brilliant business filled to the brim with amazing services! From beginning her games-based training journey in Training Academy with a new foster dog, to now running a business that offers residentia...
Aug 05, 2022•23 min
Send us a text In today's episode, Lauren is chatting with awesome Pro Dog Trainer, Natalie Cox about her journey from struggling dog owner to successful Gamechanger! Natalie began her absoluteDOGS journey with the Sexier than a Squirrel Challenge to help her own dog, Bertie, through tough COVID times where walks were a struggle. After jumping into Training Academy, Natalie's journey propelled her into the Pro Dog Trainer programme and has since followed by a gaint leap into Geek where she found...
Aug 03, 2022•17 min
