Paws and Pawsitivity

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🎙️ Welcome to the Paws and Pawsitivity Podcast I am Jamie Watkinson-Harvey, Certified SA Pro Behaviour Consultant and Certified Dog Trainer. I have worked with dogs for more than eighteen years and created Pawfect Training Academy to bring that experience together under one mission. To help anxious dogs feel safe at home and to help exhausted guardians get their lives back. This podcast gives you clear, honest and force-free guidance that you can actually use. Drawing on real cases, separation anxiety expertise and a lifelong commitment to ethical training, each episode gives you grounded support without stress, shame or punishment. From separation anxiety and hyper attachment to reactivity, recall and calm greetings, this podcast helps you understand your dog and make progress with confidence. Learn more at www.pta.dog #separationanxiety #certifieddogtrainer #forcefreetraining #positivereinforcement #dogbehaviour #dogpodcast #dogtraining #dogtrainer

  1. 15 hr ago

    Episode #4.2 - Choosing the Right Dog: Find the Dog That Actually Fits Your Life

    Choosing a dog because you love their appearance, feel sorry for them or have always wanted that particular breed can be the beginning of a serious mismatch. The better question is: can this individual dog thrive in the life you actually live? In Episode 2 of the new series of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer and behaviour consultant Jamie Watkinson-Harvey looks beyond appearance and breed stereotypes to explore what guardians should consider before choosing a dog. We talk about age, temperament, energy, health, previous history and individual needs. We also look at why breed can provide useful information without allowing us to predict exactly how an individual dog will behave. And then there's the Tuesday morning test. Forget the beautiful photograph and imagine an ordinary wet Tuesday in November. You're tired. You've got work. It's raining sideways. Your dog still has physical, emotional and behavioural needs. Does the dog you're considering fit that life? If you're thinking about bringing a dog home, watch this alongside Episode 1, Before You Bring Your Dog Home, and make the decision with your head as well as your heart. 🐾 Need professional help with your dog? Pawfect Training Academy provides online consultations and personalised training programmes, with specialist support for separation anxiety. Subscribe to @PTA_Dog for force-free, fear-free dog training and behaviour advice, and share this episode with somebody currently thinking about bringing home a dog. © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #ChoosingADog #RightDogForYou #GettingADog #DogTraining #DogBehaviour #DogAdvice #NewDog #PuppyAdvice #RescueDog #DogGuardian #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeDogTraining #FearFreeDogTraining #PawfectTrainingAcademy #PawsAndPawsitivity

    Episode #4.2 - Choosing the Right Dog: Find the Dog That Actually Fits Your Life

  2. 25 Aug

    Episode #4.1 - Before You Bring a Dog Home: Does a Dog Really Fit Your Life?

    Bringing a dog home can be one of the most emotional decisions you make. A photograph catches your attention, a puppy falls asleep in your lap, or a rescue dog looks directly into your eyes. Suddenly, your sensible questions disappear. Before committing, you need to know whether that particular dog genuinely fits your time, finances, home and everyday lifestyle. In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer and behaviour consultant Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explains what prospective dog guardians should consider before making their decision. You will learn: Why puppies require far more time and supervision than many people expect How working hours and time alone could affect your future dog Why breed and appearance cannot guarantee compatibility Which ongoing and unexpected costs need consideration How your home, household and current animals affect the decision Why choosing an adult dog may be more suitable than choosing a puppy How a cooling-off period can protect both you and the dog Watch the full episode before committing to a dog, then share it with somebody who is considering bringing one home. For professional, force-free online dog training and personalised support, visit www.pta.dog. Subscribe to Paws and Pawsitivity for practical guidance that helps you understand the dog beside you. © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #BeforeYouGetADog #BringingADogHome #FirstTimeDogGuardian #ResponsibleDogCare #DogTrainingTips #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeDogTraining #DogBehaviour #DogGuardian #PawsAndPawsitivity #PawfectTrainingAcademy #DogsAreFamily

    Episode #4.1 - Before You Bring a Dog Home: Does a Dog Really Fit Your Life?

  3. 18 Aug

    Episode #3.25 - Are Walks Making Your Dog’s Behaviour Worse?: More Isn’t Always Better

    Does your dog really need another walk, or do they actually need time to recover? In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey challenges one of the most common assumptions in dog ownership: that more exercise automatically creates better behaviour. For reactive, fearful, anxious or easily overwhelmed dogs, walks can sometimes add more stress and arousal to an already filling emotional bucket. We explore trigger stacking, emotional regulation and why yesterday’s difficult experiences can influence how your dog copes today. We’ll also look at why exhausting a dog isn’t the same as helping them regulate, why repeated exposure doesn’t automatically help dogs “get used to” their triggers, and how shorter walks, quieter environments, enrichment and proper recovery can sometimes be the better choice. Most importantly, this episode will help you replace one question: “How much exercise has my dog had today?” with a much more useful one: “How has my dog coped with today?” 🎧 New episodes land every Tuesday at 8am GMT. 📍 Available on YouTube via @PTA_Dog. For personalised online separation anxiety support, consultations and training programmes, visit www.pta.dog. © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogWalking #ReactiveDog #DogBehaviour #DogAnxiety #TriggerStacking #DogStress #SeparationAnxiety #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeTraining #DogTrainingTips #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog

    Episode #3.25 - Are Walks Making Your Dog’s Behaviour Worse?: More Isn’t Always Better

  4. 11 Aug

    Episode #3.24 - The Cost of Always Being "On": Why Some Dogs Never Truly Relax

    Does your dog constantly watch the world around them, react to every sound, or struggle to truly settle? In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explores hypervigilance, the state of constant alertness that leaves many dogs mentally exhausted while being misunderstood as simply "busy" or "intense." You'll discover why some dogs never fully relax, how constant vigilance affects emotional wellbeing, why recovery matters just as much as training, and how understanding your dog's emotional state can completely change the way you approach behaviour. Whether your dog struggles with separation anxiety, reactivity, fear, or simply seems unable to switch off, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath the surface. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday at 8am GMT. 📍 Available on YouTube via @PTA_Dog For personalised force-free behaviour and separation anxiety support, visit: www.pta.dog © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #Hypervigilance #DogBehaviour #DogAnxiety #SeparationAnxiety #ReactiveDog #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement #DogTrainingTips #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog

    Episode #3.24 - The Cost of Always Being "On": Why Some Dogs Never Truly Relax

  5. 4 Aug

    Episode #3.23 - Why Your Dog Stops Listening (It's NOT Stubbornness!): Understanding Thresholds

    Why does your dog suddenly stop responding to cues they know so well? It isn't usually stubbornness. In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explores the concept of thresholds and explains why timing often matters far more than technique. We discuss what happens inside a dog's brain when emotions become overwhelming, why learning becomes impossible once survival takes over, and how recognising subtle body language before your dog reaches their limit can completely change the outcome of your training. You'll discover why dogs aren't choosing to ignore you, why good techniques can appear to fail when used too late, and how working below threshold creates calmer, more successful learning. This episode is essential listening for anyone living with a reactive, fearful, excitable or anxious dog, or anyone wanting to better understand canine behaviour. 🎧 New episodes land every Tuesday at 8am GMT. 📍 Available on YouTube via @PTA_Dog. For personalised, force-free behaviour and separation anxiety support, visit www.pta.dog. © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogTraining #Thresholds #DogBehaviour #ReactiveDog #SeparationAnxiety #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog

    Episode #3.23 - Why Your Dog Stops Listening (It's NOT Stubbornness!): Understanding Thresholds

  6. 23 Jun

    Episode #3.22 - Why Your Dog's Behaviour Didn't Start Today: The Hidden Signs Most Owners Miss

    Has your dog ever seemed to suddenly develop a behaviour problem? Perhaps they started barking at visitors, reacting on walks, struggling when left alone, or becoming anxious in situations they previously handled well. The reality is that behaviour rarely appears overnight. In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explores how behaviour develops gradually, why stress and emotions accumulate over time, and how dogs often show subtle warning signs long before obvious behaviours emerge. You'll learn why understanding early body language matters, how stress builds beneath the surface, and why looking at the whole story can help us support our dogs more effectively. This episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to better understand their dog's behaviour and build a stronger, more compassionate relationship. 🎧 New episodes land every Tuesday at 8am GMT. 📍 Available on YouTube via @PTA_Dog. For personalised force-free training and separation anxiety support, visit www.pta.dog © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogBehaviour #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeTraining #DogAnxiety #ReactiveDogs #SeparationAnxiety #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog

    Episode #3.22 - Why Your Dog's Behaviour Didn't Start Today: The Hidden Signs Most Owners Miss

  7. 9 Jun

    Episode #3.21 - Stress Doesn't Reset Overnight: Why Your Dog Can't Just "Get Over It"

    Why does your dog seem more reactive, sensitive, or anxious even after the stressful event is over? In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explores why stress lingers in the body long after the original trigger has disappeared. We discuss how stress affects behaviour, why dogs don't instantly bounce back from difficult experiences, and how accumulated stress can influence everything from reactivity to separation anxiety. You'll discover why recovery matters, why behaviour often appears worse after stressful events, and how understanding your dog's emotional state can completely change the way you approach training and behaviour challenges. This episode is essential listening for anyone living with a fearful, reactive, overwhelmed, or anxious dog. 🎧 New episodes land every Tuesday at 8am GMT. 📍 Available on YouTube via @PTA_Dog. For personalised, force-free behaviour and separation anxiety support, visit www.pta.dog. © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogStress #ReactiveDog #DogBehaviour #SeparationAnxiety #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement #DogTrainingTips #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog

    Episode #3.21 - Stress Doesn't Reset Overnight: Why Your Dog Can't Just "Get Over It"

  8. 19 May

    Episode #3.20 - Why Training Too Fast Confuses Dogs: How Pacing Builds Confidence and Learning

    Many dog guardians worry their dog is being stubborn when progress suddenly stalls. But often the real issue isn’t behaviour at all. It’s pacing. In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explains what dogs actually learn when training moves too quickly. We explore how rushing environments or expectations can reduce confidence, why hesitation is communication rather than defiance, and how slowing down creates stronger long-term results. This episode is especially helpful for guardians working on recall, loose lead walking, reactivity, or confidence building who want to support their dog without pressure or outdated training advice. 🎧 New episodes land every Tuesday at 8am GMT 📍 Available on YouTube via @PTA_Dog For personalised, force-free training support tailored to your dog’s learning pace, visit www.pta.dog © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeTraining #DogConfidence #DogBehaviour #RecallTraining #LooseLeadWalking #ReactiveDogs #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog

    Episode #3.20 - Why Training Too Fast Confuses Dogs: How Pacing Builds Confidence and Learning
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🎙️ Welcome to the Paws and Pawsitivity Podcast I am Jamie Watkinson-Harvey, Certified SA Pro Behaviour Consultant and Certified Dog Trainer. I have worked with dogs for more than eighteen years and created Pawfect Training Academy to bring that experience together under one mission. To help anxious dogs feel safe at home and to help exhausted guardians get their lives back. This podcast gives you clear, honest and force-free guidance that you can actually use. Drawing on real cases, separation anxiety expertise and a lifelong commitment to ethical training, each episode gives you grounded support without stress, shame or punishment. From separation anxiety and hyper attachment to reactivity, recall and calm greetings, this podcast helps you understand your dog and make progress with confidence. Learn more at www.pta.dog #separationanxiety #certifieddogtrainer #forcefreetraining #positivereinforcement #dogbehaviour #dogpodcast #dogtraining #dogtrainer

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  • Creator
    Pawfect Training Academy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
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    © Pawfect Training Academy
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