Lisa and Roo

Zen Starts With You: How Your Breath Shapes Your Dog's Behaviour with Kylie Hodkinson

Most dog training advice focuses entirely on the dog. What to teach, when to reward, how to read the signals. But there's a variable almost nobody talks about and it's st

Raising the Bar: The Launch of New Zealand's National Dog Handling Academy

Dog handling has quietly become one of the fastest-growing service industries in New Zealand and until recently, there was no national standard governing it. Anyone could

Cromwell, Central Otago Is Losing 97.6% of Its Dog Walking Space: Here’s the Full Story

What is happening with the Sandflat Road pines in Cromwell, Central Otago? In this episode, we break down the full story behind the proposed tree felling at Sandflat Roa

Ethical Breeding, Genetics + Developmental Programming: How Early Life Shapes Long-Term Behaviour, Health and Welfare

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Dr Nick Sneddon, Senior Lecturer in Animal Breeding and Genetics at Massey University, to unpack one of the most important yet misund

Animal Behaviour Transformation Through Surrogate Hypnosis, Energy + the Human-Animal Connection

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Lilly McKenzie from Body Mind Care to explore a totally unique (and seriously fascinating) approach to animal behaviour transformatio

Under the Surface: When Health Drives Behaviour with Dr Lucy Scott

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Dr Lucy Scott from Veterinary Behaviour Services NZ to explore what happens when behaviour is driven by what’s going on inside the bo

Give Your Dog A Purpose: Honouring Genetics in a Modern World with Kelly Wolfe

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Kelly Wolfe from Wolfe Dogs to unpack the wild world of “unemployed working dogs” those brilliant, high-drive dogs who were bred for

Your Dog’s Gut-Brain Connection: Why It Matters & How to Support It

Your dog’s gut is more than a tummy. It’s their second brain! 🧠🐾 In this episode, we dive into: -The fascinating gut-brain connection -How environmental toxins can thr

Guess That Zoomer: A Fun Game of Clues About Our Zoomies Pack

Our first ever episode of Guess That Zoomer! This one is bound to make you laugh! We had a blast. Each of us brought a cheeky list of clues about one of our beloved Zoo

Dog Treat Taste Test with Wiggle Butt Bakery

This week on the Zoomies Podcast, things get extra tasty as Lisa is joined by fellow Zoomies team member and pie-making genius Leanne—our dog walker, assistant trainer an

Barking, Beds & Chewed-Up Shoes: Your Dog Questions, Answered by the Zoomies Trainers

In this episode, Lisa, Jasmyne and Leanne dive into your most asked questions about life with dogs. From barking at the fence line to cuddling in bed, pulling on leads to

The Dominance Theory is a Load of Crap: What Old-School Training Is & Why It Doesn’t Work

In this episode, Lisa breaks down the outdated dog training methods that just don’t work and why it’s time to leave them in the past. From dominance theory to harsh corre

Nourishing Our Dogs Made Simple: Olive’s Kitchen’s Path to Healthier Meals with Co-Founder Sami Stretton

In this episode, we chat with the wonderful Sami Stretton from Olive's Kitchen, a brand co-founded by a mother-daughter team and inspired by their dog, Olive. We discuss:

Inspiration to Innovation: Arctic Sammy’s Journey to Lifetime-Quality Dog Gear with Co-Founder Kristina

In this episode, we chat with the brilliant Kristina, the co-founder of Arctic Sammy, a brand inspired by lasting quality and a love for the outdoors with her dog, Loki.

Vet Nursing to Dog Handling: Celina’s Journey in the Dog World

In this episode, we chat with Celina who grew up playing on the farm before becoming a veterinary nursing student and now has been handling, walking, and training dogs fo

An In Depth Look Into the Dog Industry with Kat & Shaq: Funny Stories to Education & Standards

In this episode, we chat with industry professionals Kat and Shaq about: Their day-to-day lives in the dog industry including the craziest moments they've experienced to

5 Common Mistakes Dog Owners Make When Training Their Dog

Join Lisa for a solo episode where she discusses 5 of the most common mistakes (and examples) she sees owner's make when training their dog. This episode is based on a

Uruguay to Auckland: A Vet's Surgery Table to A Dog Walking Business, Fab of Zoomies Dog Walking Shares His Journey and Expertise that Led to His Passion

In this episode we chat with the owner of Auckland based Zoomies Dog Walking, Fab. Fab brings unique insights all the way back from from his early days in Uruguay assisti

Raising Rottweilers, Successful Dog Pack Walking, the Challenges of the Dog Industry and Bulletproof Dog Training Tips with Ella Lythe & Charlotte Weir

Get ready for an exciting episode with dog trainers Ella and Char! We chat about: The secrets behind successful pack walking and why it’s a game-changer for some dogsEll

Consistency & Patience in Dog Training, Client Success Stories, Adopting a Scent Dog and more with Zoomies Dog Training and Adventures Senior Handler and Assistant Trainer Jasmyne Wallace

Get ready for an exciting episode with our very own Jasmyne Wallace- our Senior Dog Handler and Assistant Dog Trainer from Zoomies Dog Training and Adventures! We chat ab