Letters From Your Dog
Episodes
Why Connection Is The Most Important Thing
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ConnectionMy favourite word when it comes to working with dogs. It's vital not only when it comes to teaching them skills but also learning to li...
Mental Health Awareness Week Special: Give Yourself Permission
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and this episode is designed to honour this important week. So many of us are so keen to do everyt...
"Danger" Words To Be Aware Of When Choosing A Dog Trainer Or Behaviourist
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a regular listener of this podcast the chances are that you already train your dog force-free, or you are looking to learn more about it. I...
Help Your Dog To Understand You Better With These Human Training Games
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Often we have high expectations of our dogs. Expecting them to make sense of what we are asking from them, even though we can be quite confusing som...
Help For Dogs That Jump Up On Guests Part Three: Listener Question
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of you tuned into parts one and two of this mini series on helping dogs that jump up.One of our listeners Camilla messaged in to ask how to apply...
How Do I Get My Partner / Parents / Kids / Dog Walker / Dog Training Client On Board With My Training Ethos?
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about something that I KNOW is a point of contention in families across the world...and that is how best to get others on board with y...
What would your dog buy with their lottery ticket?
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all played the game..."If you won the lottery what is....."- The first thing you'd buy?- The first person you'd help?- ...
Listener Question: "How Do I Help My Dog To Settle When He's Aroused & Highly Worked Up
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am answering a question asked by one of our lovely listeners, Lauren.Lauren asked "how do I get my dog to settle when he is aroused and h...
Mystery Episode: Listener Question (hint, it's about puppies)!
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am answering a question asked by one of our lovely listeners, Michelle.Michelle asked a very common question, which is how to create a night-t...
Who's more triggered? You or your dog?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you live with a dog that is sensitive to or triggered by things in their environment (be it other dogs, people, small furries, sounds, scents or un...
Help For Dogs That Jump Up On Guests Part Two!
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs that jump for joy when you come home!If you like it then...change nothing!If you'd rather they didn't, then part two of this jumping up...
Help For Dogs That Jump Up On Guests
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dog that jump for joy when you come home!If you like it then...change nothing!If you'd rather they didn't, then this episode talks you throu...
What to do when you feel overwhelmed by your dog
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelm. Even the word is...overwhelming!Whether you're feeling overwhelmed with your dog's behaviour, with your plan for their training, ...
When your training goes wrong...use PEPPER!
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there.....you have a great plan to teach your dog something, or work with them on a behavioural difficulty and it's just not ...
So you just brought home a new puppy? Start Here!
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a new puppy in your life, congratulations! It's a wonderful experience and they only stay THAT cute for a very short amount of time!I...
One Simple Tweak That Will Make A Huge Difference To Your Relationship With Your Dog
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes when we feel frustrated with our ability to train our dogs, or we feel things aren't progressing as might like, we ask "what am I ...
Helping your dog (and managing your guests!) this Christmas!
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmas! Whether your adore christmas, or you sit firmly in the "can't wait until it's over" camp, maybe you are also ...
Skills, Multi-skills, Advanced Skills and Life Skills...what's the difference?
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I run you through my strategy for teaching skills to our dogs. So much of successful training is about layering....putting in the litt...
Spoiler Alert! Your Dog Doesn't Have To Work For Every Piece Of Their Food!
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if you had to work or perform an action before every single morsel of your food was provided. Sometimes you might like working for food but so...
What are the challenges of sharing your life with multiple dogs?
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week in one of my facebook groups I asked members what challenges they have sharing their lives with multiple dogs...and there were a LOT of resp...
When I Nearly Lost My Dog
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get personal and talk about how I nearly lost my beloved dog and very best friend, Riggs.It's an episode I've been wanting...
Avoid These Separation Anxiety Pitfalls!
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you live with a dog struggling with Separation Anxiety? You are not alone! In fact there are huge numbers of dogs and owners searching for a soluti...
How to get amazing focus from your dog (using the 6 Rs)
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Focus is one of the cornerstones of effective training and an amazing relationship with your dog. In this episode I cover the 6 Rs of focus (what not...
The Power, Threat, Meaning Framework (Episode 3 of 3 in this series: The Role Of Human Emotion In Dog Training)
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 of 3 in this mini series about the role of human emotion in dog training.Our dogs don't have a whole lot of power in their lives for th...
The Fear (Episode 2 in this 3 part series - The Role Of Human Emotion In Dog Training)
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of 3 in this mini series about the role of Human Emotion in dog training.We've all been there.Life with your dog is ticking along quite...
It's Not Your Fault! (Episode 1 in this 3 part series - The Role of Human Emotion In Dog Training)
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 of 3 in this mini series about how the role of Human Emotion in dog training.When you're really invested in being an amazing dog parent...
The Lettuce-Chocolate Effect
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Lettuce-Chocolate effect is magical dog training in action! I love, love, love this topic because it's one of those key bits of understanding...
What is the balance between trying to change my dog's behaviour v adapting to fit the dog I have?
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends! Dog training can and should be really fun! However, I know that sometimes it can feel like there's SO MUCH to work on together tha...
Is Your Dog Stubborn?
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Google definition that came up when I typed in the word "stubborn": "having or showing dogged determination not to change one's at...
Depression And Being A Pet Parent
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to fight against the stigma associated with mental health difficulties in society, it's interesting to see that this is rarely spo...
Anxiety and the 4 Fs: Don't Ask Your Reactive Dog To Sit
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all felt anxious or fearful many, many times during our lives and our dogs are no different. We're all hard wired to protect ourselves...
The Cycle Of Change
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that we repeat the same negative patterns over and over again?In relationships at work, at home and even with our dogs?In this episode you&a...
Should I ignore my dog when they bark, whine, cry??
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Barking, crying, whining...all vocalisations are part of normal dog communication. Sometimes though, through our own frustration we can miss the messa...
Arguing About How to Train The Dog? This Will Help!
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you argued with your partner/kids/housemates/neighbour/trainer about how best to train your dog?In this episode you'll hear:-...
Are You "Managing" Or Depriving?
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Management" is a term we hear a lot in dog training but there is a fine line between management and deprivationIn this episode you'll ...
Bonus Episode - How To Help Dogs That Get Over-Excited In The Car!
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode answers the question of one of our listeners Ann - how to help a dog that gets over-excited in the car!In this episode you'll ...
The Glass Building Effect
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode for anyone who is EITHER socialising a new puppy, OR helping any age dog with anxietyIn this episode you'll hear:- The pitfall...
The difference between crate training and crate abuse
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Crate Training and Crate Abuse are very different things, but some of the advice online can lead us more towards abuse than we would like to go.In thi...
What is a well trained dog?
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us LONG to hear those immortal words "your dog is SO well behaved". Some kind of confirmation that all the training has paid off!In ...
Where To Get Started With Your Dog Training
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing where to start with training your dog can feel tricky and overwhelming at times. The main problem with feeling overwhelmed is that we often en...