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Sexier Than A Squirrel: Dog Training That Gets Real Life Results absoluteDogs
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4.4 • 225 Ratings
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In Sexier Than a Squirrel, the Official AbsoluteDogs Podcast, veterinary behaviourist Tom Mitchell and international agility competitor and professional dog trainer Lauren Langman talk training your dog, transforming your dog training struggles and getting real-life results through GAMES!
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A Fresh Focus for Fall: Finding Joy & Boosting Energy with Justin Prust
Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!
In this exciting episode, we are joined by the always amazing Justin Prust who is back to bring us top tips, insights, strategies and hacks on learning to embrace the ebb and flow of the seasons, while also finding joy and discovering what we can do to boost our energy when the weather turns cold and dark.
By finding activities and moments that bring you joy to help fuel your motivation - especially when you're feeling low on energy - and challenging yourself to embrace growth and resilience by doing something new or something that pushes you outside your comfort zone, you can be ready to embrace the amazing adventures in store for you as autumn rolls into winter or any other season of the year!
Remember, seasons change, and so do you. There is so much more in store for you in this episode! It's going to help you charge up and use the change in seasons to recalibrate, find joy, and grow stronger.
Jump in and have a listen – and while you’re here, please leave a review for us and share your biggest lightbulb moment or inspirational takeaway message with us – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!
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Living Life to the Fullest with Dogs and Disabilities
Welcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!
In this special episode, we are chatting to the wonderful Leonie, who is joining us to share her inspirational story of life as a Gamechanger, a dog owner and most importantly, mum to her amazing daughter, Lucy.
When she was younger, Lucy suffered a spinal cord injury that means she spends her life in a wheelchair, but that hasn't stopped her or her mum Leonie from dreaming of bringing a dog into their lives and it certainly hasn't stopped them from becoming awesome Gamechangers!
Join us and listen in as Leonie shares the joys, the heartache and the inspiration that is their amazing Gamechanger journey, as well as giving some invaluable insight into what life is like living with dogs and disabilities.
Jump in and have a listen – and while you’re here, please leave a review for us and share your biggest lightbulb moment or inspirational takeaway message with us – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!
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Recall Reset! 10 Top Tips for Reliable Off-Leash Training
🎙️ Recall Reset! 🐾 10 Top Tips for Reliable Off-Leash Training 🎧
🐶 Is your dog's recall holding them back? Unlock the secrets to a reliable and responsive dog with our podcast, "Recall Reset! 10 Top Tips for Reliable Off-Leash Training" 🚀
In this top tips tennis episode 🎾, we're sharing 10 expert tips to supercharge your dog's recall abilities, ensuring they come running every time you call! 🏃♂️📞
🗝️ Reliable Recall Tip #1:
Discover the art of meaningful communication with your dog. Learn how to make your words matter and turn each recall into an engaging adventure! 🗣️🎉
🎁 Reliable Recall Tip #2:
Unleash the power of positive reinforcement! Find out how to offer a deal that your dog can't resist, making every recall a joy-filled, positive experience (for both you and your dog)! 🎾🍗
🕵️♂️ Reliable Recall Tip #3:
Play hide and seek to level up your dog's recall skills! Make it challenging and rewarding as they seek you out using their keen senses! Great for recall training and also for providing your dog with enrichment opportunities that engage their brain and their body. 🕵️♀️🏞️
🕒 Reliable Recall Tip #4:
It's not just training sessions that matter. Discover the 24/7 approach to shaping your dog's behaviour and celebrating their awesome decisions every day! 🐕🌟
❤️ Reliable Recall Tip #5:
Strengthen the bond with your dog by practising on-lead recall. Create a fun and varied experience that will make them excited to respond, anytime, anywhere! 🐾🌈
🎲 Reliable Recall Tip #6:
Embrace unpredictability! Keep your dog engaged and eager to come back to you by offering diverse recall experiences they can't predict! 🎲🎁
⏳ Reliable Recall Tip #7:
Shorten decision time! Learn how to make your dog's recall snappy and responsive, leaving them no chance to hesitate! ⌛️🐶
🚫 Reliable Recall Tip #8:
Stay calm in recall mishaps and avoid the chase game! Discover effective strategies to handle setbacks and turn them into opportunities for growth! 🤔🔄
🔄 Reliable Recall Tip #9:
If one method doesn't work, switch it up! Explore alternative approaches to find what truly clicks with your dog for a successful recall every time! 🔄🎯
🍗🏃♀️ Tip #10: Uncover your dog's reinforcement preferences! Whether it's food, play, or praise, tailor your recall to what they love the most (not what you think they should love)! 🐕💕
🚨 BONUS TIP: The ultimate recall rule! Learn when to call and when to take action instead, ensuring a responsive recall and building trust with your dog for the ultimate rapid and reliable recall! 🚨🤝
Join us on "Recall Reset! 10 Top Tips for Reliable Off-Leash Training" and take the first step towards an incredible off-leash journey with your dog! 🎉🐾 Don't miss out—hit that play button now and listen on your favourite podcast platform! 🎧🔊
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Training and Communicating with Deaf Dogs through Games ft. Dr Natalie Rogers
In this wonderful episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined once again by superstar deaf dog advocate, Pro Dog Trainer and professional nerd, Dr Natalie Rogers to talk a little more about her passion - training deaf dogs!
Listen in with us as Lauren and Natalie dive into:
✅ Why games are so powerful for training deaf dogs
✅ Why games-based training is the ideal method for deaf dogs
✅ How owners can adapt games for their deaf dog
✅ The importance of cooperative care for deaf dogs
✅ Why communication and bringing your authentic self to working with your dog is your key to success
There’s so much value in this episode and certainly one you won't want to miss! Share it with your dog-loving friends and deaf dog owners - and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway!
And remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!
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Dog Training with Zak George Part II: Power Up with Play, Not Punishment
In this fabulous episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined once again by the wonderful Zak George - dog lover, YouTuber, author, TV host and, of course, dog trainer!
Listen in with us as Lauren and Zak dive deep into some all-important dog training topics, including the power of positive training and play VS 'quick-fix' aversive methods and the fallout that a punishment culture has on dogs, people and all animals all over the world.
Lauren and Zak also chat on some super top tips, tricks, hints, hacks and strategies on how we as owners - and our dog's very best advocates - can level up our own awareness of training our dogs and setting them up for ultimate success in every part of the game that is their life!
There’s so much value in this episode and you absolutely don’t want to miss this one - and it is definitely well worth a share with any of you dog-loving friends - and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!
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Dog Training with Zak George Part I: Loving and Living Your Passion
In this super special and exciting episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined by none other than super dog trainer, YouTuber, author, and TV host Zak George!
Zak is known for his science-based and compassionate approach to dog training. Emphasising positive reinforcement, his YouTube channel, "Zak George's Dog Training Revolution," offers valuable, humane, and free training resources for dog enthusiasts worldwide. His goal is to demonstrate the simplicity, effectiveness, and mutual benefits of training dogs using modern, empathetic techniques.
In this episode, listen in with us as Lauren and Zak talk all things dog training and the importance of play, living your passion, finding your purpose and having an immense amount of fun with your dog along the way!
There’s so much contained within, so you won’t want to miss this one! Jump in and have a listen – and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!
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Customer Reviews
Awesome Sauce
I love these two and how much they teach about dog training!!!! Their method of having a game for everything is the best!
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Grateful to be learning from T&L
Found this during a hard week of learning how to raise my pup Peako. Love this podcast - I pair it with Sexier Than a Squirrel training and feel very supported. I learn something new in each short episode and also learn their underlying approach better, which is present in all their teachings. They are clear, consistent, positive, and so helpful. Peako’s happy behavior at the moment is Middle! Thank you so much!