Rescue Tails

You're expecting too much from your rescue dog!

In this episode we talk about the importance of managing our expectations of our rescue dogs.

Why does my dog listen to my partner and not me?

In this episode, I chat with dog trainer and behaviourist Anthony De Marinis about why our dogs behave differently with different people.  I asked Anthony to join me for

Why Your Dog Barks and What to Do About It

In this episode, I chat with dog behaviourist Viviane Arzoumanian about why our dogs bark and what we can do about it.   Vivian is the founder of Pumpkin Pups Training a

Why Disabled Dogs Make Amazing Companions (and The Truth About What It Takes To Care For One)

In this episode, I chat with Freya, the adoption manager at Miracle's Mission and Emma Mclean, behaviourist and founder of Hound Charming, about why many disabled dogs ma

Overcoming separation anxiety in dogs: mistakes to avoid and strategies for success

In this episode, I chat with the wonderful Moira Hechenleitner about how we can help our dogs overcome separation anxiety. Moira is one of only 200 Certified Separation A

How to Settle Your Fearful Rescue Dog in a City Environment

In this episode, I chat with dog behaviourist Viviane Arzoumanian about how to settle your adopted rescue dog if you live in a chaotic city. We also talk about how to be

If Your Rescue Dog Stressing You Out?

In this episode, I want to have a chat with you about how YOU feel. We talk about settling your rescue dog on this podcast a lot. It's what it’s all about. But now that I

The 7 Things You Must Do to Settle Your Adopted Rescue Dog

In this episode, we're going to be talking about the seven things you must do to settle your adopted rescue dog. So, if you are thinking about adopting a dog or you recen

How to Stop the Puppy Habits That Are Driving You Crazy! PLUS Recall, Potty Training and Resource Guarding

This episode is all about puppies!  They’re cute, they’re cuddly but they can really be a handful and what you do in the early days with your puppy will have a huge impa

Why Your Dogs Eat Poop on Walks Plus Why They Get Into the Trash When You Leave Home

In this episode, I chat with Kristin Neal about why our dogs eat poop and what to do about it. We also talk about why some dogs will rip apart the trash as soon as their

How to Support Your Dog if They're Reactive on Walks and the Mistakes to Avoid

In this episode, I invited behaviourist Angie Cook back to the podcast to talk about reactivity. We chat about why some dogs become reactive or sensitive to other dogs an

Is Your Dog Scared of Children? Here's How to Support Them

In this episode, I chat with Debby Lucken about how to support your dog if he or she is scared of children. Debby explains why dogs can develop a fear of children and how

Why our dogs are reactive to other dogs and what we can do to support them - Part 1

In this episode, I chat with Angie Cook, about what leads dogs to become reactive or sensitive to other dogs and what to do about it. We also discuss resource guarding -

6 tips to settle your rescue dog - especially if they're fearful

Thinking about adopting a rescue dog? Or have you recently adopted one and are struggling to help him or her get settled?  You’re not alone! It can be really stressful fo

How to help your dog overcome Separation Anxiety (and how to spot the signs early on)

In this episode, I chat with Helen Coen, about Separation Anxiety.   We talk about the different types of separation anxiety including isolation distress. Helen explains

Why your expectations about adopting a dog are probably wrong (here's the reality)

The truth is, not all adoption stories have a happy ending. Many dogs are sent back to the shelter because of behaviour challenges. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 dogs end up

Why there's no such thing as a 'bad' dog - with Kim Brophey

In this episode, I chat with Kim Brophey about why we need to rethink our relationship with our dogs and move away from thinking of our dogs as pets and of ourselves as ‘

How to choose and introduce a rescue dog to a family with young children

In this episode, I chat with Debby Lucken about how to choose and introduce a rescue dog into a family with young children.  We talk about how to assess a dog before tak

Using reward based training with power breeds

In this episode, I chat with Katherine Porter about how we can  support sensitive dogs who display aggressive behaviours using positive reinforcement techniques. Katheri

Is what your feeding your dog harming them more than helping them?

In this episode, I chat with Kristin Neal about what we should and shouldn’t be feeding our dogs.  We talk about the impact of food on our dogs’ behaviour and why a high