Stress Free Dog Walks

Katie Guastapaglia
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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! 🎙️ Connect with me and join the conversation: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay Learning Centre: https://www.stressfreedogwalks.com

  1. 1D AGO

    Reactivity Is Not a Behaviour Problem (Why Training Isn’t Working)

    ⭐️ Register for the FREE Online Stress Free Dog Walks Training! https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free ⭐️ You’ll master my simple 3-part anti-pulling, lunging and reactivity method to handle distractions (like dogs, people, wildlife) without panic, so that you can LOVE walking your dog again! Get your free ticket here: https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free 🎙️ In this episode: If you’re trying to fix the barking, pulling and lunging whilst the barking, pulling and lunging is happening - you’re already too late. By the time your dog *does* the behaviour, their body has already fired off an entire chain reaction that you did not see. 📈 Heart rate up. 🫁 Breathing quickened. 💪 Muscles primed. ⚡ Stress chemicals dumped into the system. 🧠 Thinking brain already offline. So if you’re trying to stop the behaviour, you’re only reacting to your dog’s reaction (which means you are just as reactive as they are). Reactivity isn’t a behaviour problem. It’s a brain and body problem 📣📣📣 One more time: Reactivity isn’t a behaviour problem. It’s a brain and body problem. What you see on the OUTSIDE (the barking, the spinning, the pulling) is just the END result of everything that happened seconds earlier on the INSIDE. This is why cueing, commending or correcting will only ever be a sticking plaster, and you’ll plateau at your current level, no matter what you try. Stop addressing the end of the chain, and start at the beginning. Press play before you waste another walk trying to fix the symptom instead of the cause.

    9 min

  2. DEC 20

    How to Pass Other Dogs on Walks if Yours is Anxious, Excitable or Reactive

    ⭐️ Register for the FREE Online Stress Free Dog Walks Training! https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free ⭐️ You’ll master my simple 3-part anti-pulling, lunging and reactivity method to handle distractions (like dogs, people, wildlife) without panic, so that you can LOVE walking your dog again! Get your free ticket here: https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free 🎙️ In this episode: You know ‘The Showdown’ 🤠 The quiet walk, the long straight path, no exit route. Cue: dramatic music as a dog appears on the horizon. What do you actually do when another dog is heading straight for you on a walk? Shorten the lead? Turn around? Hold your breath and hope for the best? I explain why so many pass-bys go badly - and what to do instead. 🤠The common mistakes made in those few seconds and the red flag that you’re dangerously close to a meltdown (and injury) 🤠Why ‘hoping for the best’ is the fastest way to set your dog up to fail 🤠And the simple adjustments (even before you’ve done any training) that stop the whole thing escalating. If passing other dogs makes your stomach knot up and the townsfolk run for cover, you need this episode in your ears. Press play and learn how to walk past other dogs without the drama.

    7 min

  3. DEC 6

    EXACTLY How to Reply to Unwelcome Opinions About Your Dog

    ⭐️ Register for the FREE Online Stress Free Dog Walks Training! https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free ⭐️ You’ll master my simple 3-part anti-pulling, lunging and reactivity method to handle distractions (like dogs, people, wildlife) without panic, so that you can LOVE walking your dog again! Get your free ticket here: https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free 🎙️ In this episode: Christmas is full of joy - and opinions. Ever been hit with unsolicited advice about your dog’s behaviour at family gatherings? 🙄 💬 “Oh she’s *still* barking?” 💬 “We never use treats - you’re spoiling him.” 💬 “Our dog doesn’t need a lead.” You can enjoy the festivities without feeling judged or defensive - AND feel good about how you handled it (instead of silently resentful and thinking up ‘witty’ comebacks at 3am). When eeeeeveryone thinks they know what’s best for your dog, here’s how to handle these snarky comments with confidence, while advocating for your dog (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.com/diagnostic 🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint Leave 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 Show https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay

    12 min

  4. NOV 29

    The Scary Truth About Over-Exercising Your Teenage Dog

    Your puppy’s grown into a teenager and they’re pulling, barking, ignoring recall, pestering the kids, and bouncing off the walls. Most owners try to burn it off with more exercise. The problem with that? It can actually make things worse. In this episode, we’re talking: ⚡ Why high-energy games like ball chasing activate the same stress pathways as fear ⚡ How too much activity can make your dog more reactive and less focused ⚡ The science behind scentwork and how it builds focus, balance, and calm ⚡ How to swap the ‘tire them out’ mindset for a lifestyle that meets natural instincts and restores balance! If your adolescent dog seems constantly wired, this episode will replace frustration with understanding, and bring calm back to your life.  📈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.com/diagnostic  🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint Leave 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 Show https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks  💬 Connect with me and join the conversation! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay

    11 min

  5. NOV 22

    The Training Adjustments Every Teenage Dog Needs

    Your puppy’s turned into a teenager?! Here’s what’s REALLY going on - and how to survive it! Welcome to adolescence! Aka The Terrible Teens. A stage where stress stacks up fast, and bad habits picked up now can last for years. In this episode, we’ll dive into: ⚡What’s happening in your dog’s brain and why it’s driving all that barking, lunging, and ignoring you ⚡The kinds of enrichment that drain stress instead of adding more - including your dog’s powerful built-in stress relief system ⚡How to tweak your training so it still works even when your dog’s brain is under construction If you’re living with a teenage dog right now, this episode will give you back 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.com/diagnostic  🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint Leave 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 Show https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks  💬 Connect with me and join the conversation! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay

    11 min

  6. NOV 15

    How to Survive Your Dog’s Teenage Phase (Without Losing Your Mind)

    So you survived the puppy stage: the sleepless nights, the toilet training, the chewed furniture. You thought you were in the clear… until adolescence hits! Suddenly your once-angelic pup forgets every bit of training you’ve ever done. Recall? Gone. Loose lead walking? What’s that?  In this episode, you’ll discover: ⚡️ The real science behind canine adolescence and why your dog suddenly seems to have lost the plot ⚡️ The secret reason your teenage dog challenges you more than anyone else (hint: it’s actually a compliment) ⚡️ How to tell the difference between stubbornness and stress - and why that matters for your sanity ⚡️ Why curiosity and fear can exist in the same brain at the same time, creating what looks like ‘unpredictability’ When you understand what’s normal and what needs attention right now, you’ll stop bad teenage habits from becoming lifelong behavioural problems! 📈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.com/diagnostic  🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint Leave 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 Show https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks  💬 Connect with me and join the conversation! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay

    14 min

  7. NOV 8

    What to Do When an Off-Lead Dog Comes Charging at You

    It’s every dog owner’s nightmare. You’re enjoying a peaceful walk when suddenly an off-lead dog comes sprinting right at you. No owner in sight. You’ve got SECONDS to react. In this episode, we unpack how to handle one of the scariest real-life situations for any dog guardian: ⭐Why your reaction in those few seconds matters SO much ⭐Six real-world options for stopping an approaching dog - and how to know which to use ⭐How to stay calm and protect your dog under pressure ⭐The crucial post-incident step most owners forget (and why it’s key to rebuilding confidence) ⭐What to do if the other owner eventually appears! Even if you never face this situation, knowing what to do will transform your confidence on walks - and your dog will feel that too. 📈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.com/diagnostic 🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint Leave 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 Show https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks  💬 Connect with me and join the conversation! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay

    10 min

  8. OCT 18

    Act FAST If Your Dog Gets Spooked (Split Second Recovery Plan)

    One roar. One bang. One crash. That’s all it takes for a dog to go from curious to cautious. What happens in that split second after a scare decides whether your dog bounces back or carries that fear forward. You’ll hear the story of Creedie, who froze in his tracks when a fighter jet roared overhead. Emily had seconds to act… and what she did next completely changed how he handled every jet that followed. Spoiler alert: he didn’t even bother looking up at the final one - he could not have cared less.  I’m sharing the same 5-step plan Emily used to help your dog recover when life throws something loud, sudden, or scary your way. You’ll know exactly how to handle unpredictable shocks like fireworks, motorbikes, thunder, or fighter jets in a way that protects your dog’s confidence and builds lasting trust between you. Fear learning can happen in a heartbeat, but so can recovery when you know what to do. 📈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.com/diagnostic 🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint Leave 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 Show https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks  💬 Connect with me and join the conversation! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay

    11 min
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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! 🎙️ Connect with me and join the conversation: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay Learning Centre: https://www.stressfreedogwalks.com

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  • Creator
    Katie Guastapaglia
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    44
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    © Copyright 2025 Katie Guastapaglia
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    Stress Free Dog Walks

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