The Paws Perspective

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The Paws Perspective is a dog training podcast that helps owners feel calmer, clearer, and more confident by understanding their dog’s behaviour before problems take hold. Each episode explores training tips, behaviour insights, and real-life stories to help you build a stronger bond with your dog. From puppies and adolescence to big behaviours and everyday challenges, we share practical, science-backed advice in a friendly, relatable way. 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday.

  1. 5d ago

    62. When Rehoming Is the Right Choice.

    In this episode, we explore the often difficult and emotional topic of rehoming a dog. We discuss the stigma that can surround rehoming, why it isn’t always a sign of failure, and the circumstances where finding a different home may genuinely be the best option for both the dog and their family. We look at lifestyle and environmental mismatches, behavioural and safety concerns, changes in family circumstances, and the reality that sometimes management or training alone cannot make a situation sustainable. We also discuss how to assess your options, make an informed and responsible decision, and approach rehoming with the dog’s long-term welfare at the centre of the process. Ultimately, this episode is about moving away from judgement and recognising that responsible dog ownership sometimes means making incredibly difficult decisions.

  2. Sep 30

    61. Things Dog Trainers Deserve an Award for Not Saying

    Sometimes dog training means changing the plan, having an awkward conversation, or accepting that management might actually be the best solution. In this episode, we talk about some of the common misconceptions we see around dog training and some of the things trainers occasionally have to stop themselves from saying out loud! We discuss: ​Why management isn’t a failure​What to do when the original training plan simply isn’t working​Why we need to train the dog in front of us rather than sticking rigidly to a method​The assumptions we make about why dogs behave the way they do​Why equipment fit and comfort matter​How breed traits and lifestyle can contribute to training challenges​Why a behaviour learned at home won’t automatically work everywhere else​The importance of actually practising and reinforcing the behaviours you want​Navigating some of the more awkward conversations between trainers and owners​Why honesty about what is (and isn’t) working can lead to better outcomesDog training doesn’t always go according to plan, and that doesn’t necessarily mean anyone has failed. Sometimes the most important skill is recognising when something isn’t working, figuring out why, and being willing to change what we’re doing for the dog in front of us.

  3. Sep 22

    60. The Small Wins: Recognising Progress in Dog Training

    Dog training progress doesn’t always look dramatic. Often, it’s the small changes that happen quietly over weeks or months that show just how far you and your dog have come. In this episode, we talk about why progress can be difficult to recognise when you’re living with your dog every day, and how an outside perspective can sometimes highlight improvements you’ve stopped noticing. We also dive into the adolescent stage, when training can feel inconsistent, patience can wear thin, and it’s easy to wonder whether all your hard work is actually paying off. We discuss: Why progress in dog training is rarely linear The small wins that are easy to overlook Why adolescence can make it feel like training has gone backwards The role of patience, consistency and maturity How an outside perspective can help you see change Why comparing your dog to where they were, rather than where you think they “should” be, matters Celebrating progress while still acknowledging there’s more work to do Sometimes the biggest sign that training is working isn’t a perfectly behaved dog. It’s looking back and realising that something that used to feel really difficult… doesn’t feel quite so difficult anymore.

  4. Sep 15

    59. The Hardest Goodbye: Navigating End-of-Life Decisions for Our Dogs.

    This is a difficult episode, but an important one. Over the past five years, between us we’ve had to say goodbye to four of our own dogs, Murph, Rily, Tani and Dudley. With the recent loss of Murph, we wanted to have an open conversation about something almost every dog owner will eventually face: knowing when it might be time to say goodbye. This isn’t an episode about having all the answers. It’s about the decisions, emotions and uncertainty that can come with the end of a dog’s life, and our own experiences of navigating those moments. We talk about: The difficult question of “How do I know when it’s time?” Quality of life and recognising when things are changing Making euthanasia decisions when there isn’t always one obvious answer The guilt, doubt and second-guessing that can come with making that decision Our experiences saying goodbye to Murph, Rily, Tani and Dudley The different ways grief can look after losing a dog Remembering and honouring the life they had, rather than only focusing on their final days There is no perfect way to navigate the loss of a dog, and every dog, family and situation is different. In this episode, we simply share what those decisions have looked like for us and some of the things we’ve learnt along the way. If you’re currently facing an end-of-life decision with your dog, have recently said goodbye, or simply want to understand this part of sharing your life with dogs a little better, we hope this conversation helps you feel a little more prepared for one of the hardest parts of loving them.

  5. Sep 8

    58. The First Few Weeks: What Your Puppy Actually Needs

    Bringing home a new puppy is exciting but those first few weeks can also feel like a lot. What should you focus on? How much socialisation do they really need? And are you accidentally putting too much pressure on yourself to get everything right? In this episode, we break down what really matters when setting your puppy up for success. We chat about: What puppy socialisation actually means and why it’s more than meeting lots of dogs and people How to safely expose your puppy to the world without overwhelming them Building routines while still allowing flexibility Setting realistic expectations for a young puppy Why rest and downtime are just as important as training and adventures Helping your puppy develop confidence and resilience Creating positive experiences rather than trying to tick off a socialisation checklist The foundations that can make life easier as your puppy grows Whether your puppy has just arrived home or you’re preparing to bring one home soon, this episode will help you focus on the things that matter most, without feeling like you need to do everything at once. 🎧 Perfect for: new puppy owners, soon-to-be puppy owners, and anyone wanting to give their puppy a strong start to life.

  6. Sep 1

    57. Choosing a Puppy: How to Pick the Right Dog & Breeder

    Thinking about getting a puppy? Choosing the right dog involves a lot more than falling in love with a cute face. In this episode, we break down how to choose a puppy that actually suits your lifestyle, including what to consider when choosing a breed, how genetics and breed traits can influence the dog you end up living with, and why your day-to-day life matters more than looks. We also talk about how to find a responsible breeder, the questions you should be asking before committing to a puppy, and what you should expect a good breeder to be asking you in return. If you’re planning to get a puppy, researching dog breeds, talking to breeders, or wondering how to choose the right dog for your family, this episode will help you make a more informed decision before bringing your puppy home

  7. Aug 25

    56. The Great Dog Debate: Quick-Fire Edition

    In this episode, we’re changing things up with a fast-paced, quick-fire chat about all things dogs! From dogs on the bed and our thoughts on crate training, to muddy paws, beach walks, enrichment toys and the ridiculous number of nicknames our dogs somehow collect, we work our way through a stack of everyday dog-related questions. We share our own experiences, preferences and a few training thoughts along the way — including why what works perfectly for one dog might not work for another. Dogs on beds, couches and other furniture Our thoughts and experiences with crate training Doggy doors and free access to the backyard Beach walks, sniffy walks and everyday walking routines Walking in rain, wind and Tassie weather Muddy paws and dogs who somehow manage to clean themselves Playpens and managing the home environment Kongs, LickiMats and other enrichment activities Balls, tug toys, fetch and favourite ways to play Why some dogs find crate training much harder than others Cardboard destruction and other weird dog obsessions Zoomies and dog birthday celebrations Talking to our dogs and the many nicknames they collect Whether our dogs actually watch TV Plus plenty of quick-fire dog questions and random tangents along the way! It’s a lighter episode filled with stories from our own dogs, training experiences and the everyday things that come with sharing your life with dogs. In this episode, we chat about:

  8. Aug 18

    55. Would You Rather: Dog Training Edition

    Would You Rather: Dog Training Edition 🐾 This week on The Paws Perspective, we’re doing things a little differently! Pat and Molly put their dog training opinions to the test with a rapid-fire game of Would You Rather, tackling some surprisingly difficult choices about dogs, training and everyday life. Would you rather have one Border Collie or three Labradors? Perfect recall or perfect loose lead walking? A dog who ignores every distraction or one who loves everyone they meet? And then things get a little more controversial… 😂 We talk about high-drive vs low-maintenance dogs, puppy vs adult rescue, food rewards, reactivity, dog parks, retractable leads, grooming, holidays, training vs equipment and plenty more. But underneath all the ridiculous hypothetical choices are some pretty important training principles: 🐾 Deal with the dog in front of you.
🐾 Choose training priorities based on the life you actually want to live with your dog.
🐾 Perfect recall can open up huge amounts of freedom.
🐾 Food is a practical and powerful reinforcement tool.
🐾 Addressing reactivity may need to come before recall when behaviour is getting in the way.
🐾 There isn’t one perfect dog, breed or training approach for everyone. It’s lighthearted, opinionated and occasionally very revealing about what Pat and Molly would actually choose when forced to pick. 🤣 And yes, we may have had a few answers that we’re expecting people to disagree with… What would YOU choose?

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The Paws Perspective is a dog training podcast that helps owners feel calmer, clearer, and more confident by understanding their dog’s behaviour before problems take hold. Each episode explores training tips, behaviour insights, and real-life stories to help you build a stronger bond with your dog. From puppies and adolescence to big behaviours and everyday challenges, we share practical, science-backed advice in a friendly, relatable way. 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday.

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  • Creator
    Flying Paws Dog Training
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Flying Paws Dog Training
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    The Paws Perspective