The Somatic Hound

Leah Lykos
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The Somatic Hound

A podcast all about dogs, dog training, and holistic pet care.

Episodes

  1. JAN 29

    Compassion, Connection, and Understanding: The Polyvagal Ladder with Cam and Ned Barclay

    Guests for this podcast are brother and sister, Campbell and Nerida, who grew up immersed in the world of dogs at their family’s boarding kennels, where their mum bred and showed champion Borzoi and kept Staffies.  After finishing school, Campbell wasn’t sure what direction to take, so he traveled the world before settling into a decade-long career in finance. Realising this was not a fulfilling career, he reignited his passion for dogs and decided to make it his life’s work. Campbell joined a mentorship program, and obsessively studied canine behavior, securing a job as a behavior trainer at Melbourne’s Lost Dogs Home. There, he assessed thousands of stray and surrendered dogs over three years, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in behavior work. From those foundations, Campbell launched his own business: Act of Dog, specializing in fear, anxiety, and aggression cases. Today, he balances running his business with working at the RSPCA, helping post-adoption dogs and private clients with behaviour intervention. Campbell’s journey from finance to canine behavior showcases his dedication to improving the lives of dogs and their guardians. Instagram handle: actofdog.com.au Website: actofdog.com.au Nerida Barclay, a Psychotherapist and Behaviour Support Practitioner. Nerida provides one on one counselling and family therapy for all ages however she specializes in working with young people in a fun and creative manner. Nerida also provides clinical based training and consultation to workers that engage with young people who experience mental ill health, and with young people who identify as LGBTIQPA+. Nerida holds a bachelor of Social Work and a masters of Narrative Therapy and Community Work with sub training in behaviour based therapies. For over ten years she has assisted young people and their families to reconnect with storylines that represent their preferred identities, their communities and their values to life. In forming these connections Nerida believes that we can locate the resources we need to overcome mental health difficulties, let go of behaviours that are not serving us, challenge systems that hold us back and heal traumas and injustices. Website: Tidal Therapy Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    1h 15m

  2. 07/01/2024

    Kajsa van Overbeek Mindset Coach

    Mindset matters! Grow your emotional capacity by learning how to deal with stress and making room for feelings! Kajsa explains to us how radical acceptance of stressful situations and the feelings that they produce can bring us closer to a sense of peace and well being. Kajsa's Coaching Website: https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/ Kajsa and Rusty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruscattledog Ruff Around the Edges Podcast: https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/ruff-around-the-edges-podcast/ Kajsa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanoverbeekfotografie Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    1h 4m

  3. 05/29/2024

    Somatic Work and Your Dog as Your Mirror (Ruff Around the Edges)

    Hey! Today I give you something a little different where I was actually a guest on a podcast called Ruff Around the Edges, hosted by Kajsa van Overbeek. Kajsa is a mindset coach for people with reactive dogs. We had such a productive exchange here! I also interviewed Kajsa about her coaching business and how mindset is such an important factor when we face challenging situations with our doggos. Here you can find her website: https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/ Follow Kajsa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theruscattledog Ruff Around the Edges Podcast Page: https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/ruff-around-the-edges-podcast/ Canine Movement Lab (for dog training and rehab, the somatic way): https://www.caninemovementlab.com Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    1h 12m

  4. 09/01/2023

    Karishma Warr: Biological Fulfillment and Your Dog's Nervous System

    The Somatic Hound Podcast is all about how to use somatic technology with your canine companion, helping you and your best doggie friend co-regulate and live a happy life together! I was honored to speak with Karishma Warr from Calm Canine Academy, all about biological fulfillment for your dog and how this affects their nervous system. Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JDnJPTe6gLI6xOcSpfz6n Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-somatic-hound/id1542632285 Calm Canine Academy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/calmcanineacademy/ Calm Canine Academy Website: https://www.calmcanineacademy.com/ Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    1h 5m

  5. 08/20/2023

    Allegra Kaough: Canine Body Language Expert

    Allegra's Website: https://www.thenakeddogtraining.com/ Allegra on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenakeddog/ IG vid that sparked our convo: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu2H7mJJTkc/ Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    1h 15m

  6. 07/01/2023

    Natural Puppy Raising

    Natural Puppy Raising!!! In this episode we talk all about crate training, hand-feeding, socialization, and puppy biting. Subscribe on YouTube to see the puppy training videos I'll be making soon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSlbjJXVMBxSGBgkbNWXOZw Bite Inhibition article: https://www.collared-scholar.com/exercise-frustration-never-teach-bite-inhibition-puppies/ Remote Puppy Coaching: https://www.caninemovementlab.com/products/remote-puppy-package Kaskazini Ridgebacks: https://www.kaskazini.us/ Canine Kitchen Raw Food: https://www.caninekitchen.com/ Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    35 min

  7. 05/21/2023

    Season One Remix: The Somatic Hound

    This episode is one of the "lost episodes" from Season One. I called this episode "The Somatic Hound" after the course I created by the same name. And now it's the name of the podcast as well! May just rebrand my whole company!!! Or maybe it will be the name of my Canine Retreat Center. Come stay at the Somatic Hound where we psychoanalyze your relationship with your dog. If you're new here: The Somatic Hound Course is currently in session and we are on Part Three, which is a deep dive into the emotional baggage we as humans bring to our relationships with our dogs. If you are interested in getting on the wait list for the next session of Somatic Hound Part One, please email: leah@caninemovementlab.com. Visit my website: Canine Movement Lab Follow us on IG: Canine Movement on Instagram Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    17 min

  8. 02/15/2023

    Laurie Janssens German New Medicine

    Laurie Janssens teaches people about their natural power to heal themselves. Laurie and I connected through my interest in German New Medicine and we immediately hit it off because of our shared love of dogs and their ability to teach us about ourselves. In this episode, we introduce the main concepts of German New Medicine, talk about how our dogs can manifest physical symptoms in the due to the stress of the owner, and what we can do about it! She uses EFT to help humans release emotions that are stored in the body. There are many overlaps in our philosophies and I hope you enjoy our conversation! Here is where you can find more about Laurie: https://lauriejanssens.org/ Laurie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriejanssens/ Laurie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.janssens.372/ Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    51 min

  9. 02/08/2023

    Name Training

    This episode contains some valuable training tips regarding name training and recall. FMI, please contact me through my website: https://www.caninemovementlab.com/ Upcoming obedience class in Chattanooga: https://www.caninemovementlab.com/products/natural-obedience-for-dogs-group-class Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    11 min

  10. 11/12/2022

    Season One Remix: Alpha Roll, Raw Feeding, Electric Fences

    I have decided to edit and re-release the "lost episodes" from season one. Here are episodes one and two, which contain my thoughts on the alpha roll, raw feeding, and the controversial use of electric fences. FMI, please contact me through my website: https://www.caninemovementlab.com/ Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    32 min

  11. 10/03/2022

    Kate Grimm Dog Walking Guru

    On this podcast episode I was joined by Kate Grimm of Sigh Of Relief Pet Services. Kate's business is based in Syracuse, NY. You can find Kate's website here: https://www.sorpetservices.com/ Kate offers dog walks, fun and exercise for your dogs, and adventure walks. She is currently growing her business and expanding to offer training consultations. You can find her IG here: https://www.instagram.com/sorpetservices/ If you are a client of Kate's, please consider writing her a review on Google! Additional resources: https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/ Canine Movement Lab: https://www.caninemovementlab.com/ Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    57 min

  12. 03/09/2022

    Raw Feeding with Joy Eriksen

    In this episode I speak with Joy Eriksen, Certified Small Animal Naturopath. Joy has a special certification in Advanced Canine Nutrition and she is introducing you to the concept of raw feeding your dog! Or, if you already raw feed, you may glean some new information here, as there is always so much learn about feeding a real, raw, whole food diet to your canine companions. To find Joy's website, please click here: https://joyfullyhealthypets.com/ To join the mighty network, please click here: https://canine-movement-lab.mn.co/feed For more information on my holistic dog training: https://www.caninemovementlab.com/ Support the show Canine Movement Lab: Website Instagram YouTube Join our Free Community: Natural Dog Network

    1h 28m
  • 12 Episodes

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5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

A podcast all about dogs, dog training, and holistic pet care.

Information

  • Creator
    Leah Lykos
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Somatic Hound
  • Show Website
    The Somatic Hound

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