Paws and Pawsitivity

Pawfect Training Academy

🎙️ 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. Episode #3.15 - Is Your Dog Coping Or Suppressing Behaviour What Silence Really Means

    3 DAYS AGO

    Episode #3.15 - Is Your Dog Coping Or Suppressing Behaviour What Silence Really Means

    Some dogs look calm but they are not actually coping. In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity I explain the difference between coping and suppressing behaviour and why understanding this changes how we support our dogs. Many training approaches focus on stopping behaviour quickly. But when behaviour stops without emotional change the stress underneath often remains. That can affect confidence trust and long term resilience. Positive reinforcement focuses on helping dogs feel safe instead of silent. In this episode you will learn How dogs can appear fine while still struggling Why suppression is often mistaken for progress What genuine coping looks like How kind training supports long term behaviour change If your dog seems calm but something still feels unsettled you can book an online session through Pawfect Training Academy and I will support you step by step. © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeTraining #DogBehaviour #ReactiveDogTraining #DogConfidence #RewardBasedTraining #KindDogTraining #DogAnxietySupport #PawsAndPawsitivity

    11 min
  2. Episode #3.14 - Your Dog Looks Calm But Might Not Be: The Truth About Settling Behaviour

    7 APR

    Episode #3.14 - Your Dog Looks Calm But Might Not Be: The Truth About Settling Behaviour

    Does your dog look calm when lying still, or are they simply staying quiet because they feel they have to? In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, I explain the difference between real relaxation and behavioural suppression, why enforced settling can damage confidence, and how to teach dogs to choose calm behaviour instead. If we want emotionally secure dogs, we must stop mistaking silence for comfort. Learn how positive reinforcement builds genuine calmness that lasts. Need help teaching your dog to settle properly at home? Book your online training session today www.pta.dog © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeDogTraining #DogBehaviour #CalmDogs #DogTrainingTips #DogTrainerUK #EthicalDogTraining #DogConfidence #PawsAndPawsitivity

    11 min
  3. Episode #3.13 - Teaching Dogs How To Wait Calmly: Why Waiting Builds Emotional Control

    31 MAR

    Episode #3.13 - Teaching Dogs How To Wait Calmly: Why Waiting Builds Emotional Control

    Many people think waiting is about obedience. It is not. Waiting calmly is an emotional skill that helps dogs cope with excitement, frustration and everyday life situations like doorways, meals, walks and visitors. In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson Harvey explains why dogs struggle to wait, what calm waiting actually means, and how positive reinforcement builds real emotional stability instead of shutdown behaviour. If your dog rushes ahead, gets over excited before meals or finds it difficult to pause when something is about to happen, this episode will help you understand why and how to support them. Watch now on YouTube at @PTA_Dog © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogTrainingTips #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeDogTraining #ImpulseControlForDogs #CalmDogTraining #DogBehaviourHelp #ClickerTrainingWorks #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog #DogTrainingPodcast

    14 min
  4. Episode #3.12 - Why Sit and Stay Don’t Build Emotional Stability in Dogs

    24 MAR

    Episode #3.12 - Why Sit and Stay Don’t Build Emotional Stability in Dogs

    Many dog owners believe that if their dog knows commands like sit, stay, and down, they should automatically behave calmly in every situation. But behaviour cues and emotional stability are not the same thing. In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explores why obedience training alone does not create emotional resilience in dogs. You’ll learn: • Why dogs can perform cues while still feeling stressed • The difference between trained behaviours and coping skills • How stress affects your dog’s ability to think and respond • Why emotional stability is the real foundation of good behaviour Understanding this distinction can transform the way you view dog training and help you build a stronger, more trusting relationship with your dog. Jamie specialises in force-free training and separation anxiety support, working with clients remotely through Pawfect Training Academy. If your dog struggles with anxiety, reactivity, or difficulty coping when left alone, support is available. 🌐 Learn more: https://pta.dog © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeDogTraining #DogBehaviour #SeparationAnxietyDogs #AnxiousDogs #DogTrainingTips #ReactiveDogs #DogTrainerAdvice #PawfectTrainingAcademy #UnderstandingDogs #CalmDogTraining

    12 min
  5. Episode #3.11 - What Dog Training Is Actually For (It’s Not About Control)

    17 MAR

    Episode #3.11 - What Dog Training Is Actually For (It’s Not About Control)

    In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explores what dog training is really meant to achieve. Many guardians think training is about control, obedience, and stopping unwanted behaviour. But effective training is actually about communication, emotional safety, and helping dogs understand how to live comfortably in a human world. Jamie explains the difference between outcome-based training and learning-focused training, why behaviour alone doesn’t tell the full story, and how positive reinforcement builds confident dogs who feel safe to learn. This episode is ideal for dog guardians who want a deeper understanding of how training truly works and why force-free methods create stronger relationships between dogs and their people. 🎧 Available now on YouTube via @PTA_Dog © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeTraining #DogBehaviour #DogTrainingPodcast #UnderstandingDogs #DogPsychology #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog #DogTrainingEducation #KindDogTraining

    12 min
  6. Episode #3.10 - The Puppy You Have Now Is The Adult Dog You’re Building: Puppy Development Explained

    10 MAR

    Episode #3.10 - The Puppy You Have Now Is The Adult Dog You’re Building: Puppy Development Explained

    Your puppy is not just learning commands. They are learning how the world feels. In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explores why the puppy stage is the emotional foundation for the adult dog you will live with in the future. Puppies are constantly learning whether life is safe, predictable, and manageable. Those experiences shape confidence, resilience, and emotional stability. Many behaviour challenges seen in adult dogs begin with small early experiences that were misunderstood or overlooked. This episode helps you zoom out and see puppy training through a completely different lens. Instead of focusing only on obedience, we explore how early support builds calm, confident dogs who can cope with everyday life. If you are raising a puppy, or planning to bring one home, this episode will help you build the emotional skills that matter most. Learn more about force free online training at 🌐 www.pta.dog © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #PuppyTraining #DogTrainingTips #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeTraining #PuppyDevelopment #DogBehaviour #SeparationAnxietyDogs #NewPuppyAdvice #DogTrainingPodcast #PawsAndPawsitivity

    12 min
  7. Episode #3.9 - Your Dog Didn’t “Snap”: The Early Stress Signals You’re Missing

    3 MAR

    Episode #3.9 - Your Dog Didn’t “Snap”: The Early Stress Signals You’re Missing

    Did your dog really react “out of nowhere”… or did we miss the whispers? In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explains why most behaviour issues don’t begin with barking, lunging, or biting. They begin with subtle stress signals that are easy to overlook. You’ll learn how to spot early body language changes, understand how arousal builds beneath the surface, and respond before behaviour escalates. This episode is essential for owners of sensitive, anxious, or reactive dogs. For online training and separation anxiety support: 🌐 www.pta.dog 📧 training@pta.dog 📲 @PTA_Dog © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #DogTraining #DogBehaviour #ReactiveDog #AnxiousDog #SeparationAnxietySupport #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement #DogBodyLanguage #DogStress #PTADog

    13 min
  8. Episode #3.8 - Why Crying It Out Fails Puppies Emotionally: Building Independence Without Distress

    24 FEB

    Episode #3.8 - Why Crying It Out Fails Puppies Emotionally: Building Independence Without Distress

    Crying it out is still commonly recommended to puppy owners, often with the reassurance that “they’ll learn eventually.” But what do puppies actually learn when their distress is ignored? In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explains why crying it out doesn’t build emotional resilience or healthy independence. We explore what’s really happening in a puppy’s nervous system, why silence doesn’t equal calm, and how early experiences around being alone can shape future anxiety. This episode is calm, compassionate, and judgement-free, designed to support puppy guardians who want to do right by their dog without relying on outdated advice. 🎧 New episodes land every Tuesday at 8am GMT. 📍 Available on YouTube via @PTA_Dog. For personalised, force-free puppy or separation support, visit www.pta.dog © Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey. #PuppyTraining #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement #PuppySeparation #DogAnxiety #EmotionalSafety #PuppyIndependence #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog

    12 min
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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
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Pawfect Training Academy
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    Paws and Pawsitivity