⭐️Register for the FREE Online Dog Training Event! https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free ⭐️Starting 29th June you’ll learn quick & simple anti-pulling, lunging and reactivity techniques to handle distractions (like dogs, people, wildlife) without panic, and enjoy walks again! Get your free ticket here: https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free 🎙️ In this episode: STOP Apologising for Your Dog’s Behaviour and Reclaim Your Confidence!If your dog pulls, barks, lunges and you find yourself blurting out “sorry!” before you’ve even thought about it, this episode is for YOU.In this empowering episode, you’ll discover:⭐️ Why apologising out of habit chips away at your confidence⭐️ What to say instead (without being rude!)⭐️ How your language affects your mindset - and your dog’s behaviourThis is not about manners - it’s an important piece of the stress free dog walks puzzle. Your dog picks up on your stress, so by boosting your confidence, you help them feel calmer - which ultimately means better behaviour!Hit play and let this be the day you stop apologising. You belong out there with your dog, just as much as anyone else.“The simple ‘sorry,’ repeated often, unravels your confidence.” 💬📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
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How Much Time Should You Spend Training Your Dog? (Realistic, Science-Backed Advice)
How Often Should You Train Your Dog? (And How to Save Time Doing It Right)Feeling guilty because you think you should be training your dog more often? Between conflicting advice online and real-life demands, it’s hard to know how much training is actually needed.In this episode, discover the science-backed sweet spot for how often (and how long) to train so you can ditch the guilt, stop wasting time - and start making faster progress.⭐️How often to train your dog for maximum results⭐️How long sessions should be (it’s probably shorter than you think!)⭐️The surprising role of SLEEP in training success⭐️Why your dog might be “overtrained” - and how to fix it⭐️3 practical time-saving tips to help you train smarter, not harderWhether you’ve got a reactive dog, a wild puller, or a master ignorer who zones you out, this episode is a must-watch if you’re short on time but want better behaviour.📌 Subscribe for the full Stress Free Dog Walks strategy and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next episode.💬“There’s no such thing as a quick fix in dog training, but there ARE quick wins.”📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
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Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening to You on Walks (And What to Do)
Why Your Dog ‘Won’t Listen’ on Walks (And How to Actually Get Through to Them)Does your dog ignore you on walks? Pull like mad, bark at dogs, or lunge at squirrels while you and your treats may as well not exist? 😩In this eye-opening episode, we’re breaking down what’s really happening when your dog seems stubborn, over-excited, reactive, or totally tuned out. You’ll learn:The “overflow” model and how to prevent meltdowns before they startWhy calmness (not more training) is the REAL key to progressThe daily habits Stress Free Dog Owners use to help their dogs actually listen and learnNo amount of commands will work until you deal with THIS first.🔔 Subscribe for my full stress free dog walks strategy.“Trying to get an overstimulated dog to behave is like wading through mud - you’ll waste time, energy, and your sanity.” 💬📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
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Is Ball Play Fuelling Your Dog’s Over Excitement or Reactivity?
Is Ball Play Making Your Dog's Behaviour Worse? Here's What Most Dog Owners Don't Know.If your high-energy, reactive or anxious dog lives for the ball, but barks, lunges, ignores you or pulls like mad, it’s all very common. In this episode we’re diving into the hidden cost of repetitive ball throwing.⚠️ Spoiler: It’s not “play” as we humans think of it. It’s part of a hunting pattern and it triggers intense arousal, ramps up stress chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol, and over time, it could be make reactivity, pulling, barking, and even home behaviour worse.🎾 What repetitive chasing does to your dog’s brain and body🎾 The long-term physical impact of ball play on joints and mobility🎾 An alternative form of exercise that calms your dog and gives them a full mental and physical workout🎾 Exactly how to transition your dog from ball-chasing to a healthier, more fulfilling activity (without a meltdown!)Whether your dog is over-excited, reactive, or just can’t settle, this could change the way you exercise your dog forever.“Ball play might be throwing fuel on the fire if your dog already struggles with reactivity, barking, or pulling.” 💬📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
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Dog Refusing Treats? How to Help Them Have Stress Free Walks
Why Your Dog Refuses Treats on Walks (Even the Really Tasty Ones)Your dog loves treats at home - so why won’t they take them outside? If you’ve tried high-value treats, expensive snacks, or even homemade liver cake… and your dog still won’t eat, it’s not that they’re just ‘not interested’. It’s one of the most common (and misunderstood) challenges for dog owners, especially if your dog is pulling, barking, lunging, or totally ignoring you.In this episode, we’re digging into why dogs refuse food on walks (even when they’re not fussy at home) and what that tells you about their state of mind. You'll learn how stress, overstimulation, or anxiety affect appetite, and how that connects to dog behaviour problems on walks. Plus you’ll get my tips for helping them eat - so you can train your dog effectively, whether it’s for recall, loose lead walking, calm greetings or anything in between!🔔 Subscribe for weekly tips to help your dog stay calm, focused and well behaved! "Having a dog who happily eats on walks is a huge advantage - it unlocks a world of training opportunities." 💬📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
Join me, Katie G, for the Stress Free Dog Walks show every week on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts from!
You’ll get real-world practical advice that you can apply immediately to your own dog, out there on your very next walk, so they ignore distractions and listen to you, walk nicely, and come back when called - even when there’s something more exciting going on!
Even more importantly, I’m showing you why dog training alone will NOT solve your problems. We’re diving deep into everything they DON’T tell you in face-to-face training: the psychology of turning your pulling, barking, lunging dog into a stress free walking companion!
There are SO MANY training classes, 1-1 programmes, books, reels, blogs... but so few dog owners ACTUALLY enjoying relaxing walks. I untangle the common misconception that dog training is all it takes to fix the pulling, barking and lunging... and what you need instead!
It’s free to listen and subscribe, and some episodes I’ll be joined by a stress free dog owner spilling their secrets to success - so you can steal their strategy for your own dog! Plus look out for longer behind-the-scenes juicy bonus episodes with my team of dog trainers and behaviourists!
Find Stress Free Walks on all your major podcast players. Prefer to watch the show instead? YouTube. Or grab a cuppa and read the full written article.
Did I mention? It’s free! Tune in while you’re commuting in the car, jogging at the gym, and of course, walking your dog!
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