Raising Happy Dogs with Sarah Hodgson – Details, episodes & analysis

Sarah answers listener questions covering some of the most common puppy training challenges. From navigating puppy adolescence and recall struggles to how to prepare for a new puppy, separation anxiety, and multi-dog household dynamics, Sarah shares expert advice to help you build trust and confidence with your dog. Whether you're raising a brand-new puppy or fine-tuning training with an older dog, this episode is packed with actionable tips to make life with your pup smoother and more enjoyable!

In this episode of Life Unleashed, Sarah Hodgson chats with Margie, a real estate agent from New Hampshire, who recently brought home her tiny Havanese puppy, Atticus, on a snowy winter day. Margie shares her whirlwind experience of being completely unprepared, overwhelmed, and learning the ropes of modern puppy care. Sarah dives into the essentials—creating a rhythm, meeting a puppy’s five basic needs, and the importance of sleep—while helping Margie find balance and confidence. 

Why won't my dog listen to my commands? How do I potty train my dog in a high rise building? Is it possible to get my dog to stop barking? These questions and many more get answered on this week's episode of Ask Sarah!

Unlock a Stress-Free Vet and Groomer Experience for Your Dog! Join Sarah in this episode as she reveals expert tips to ease your dog's anxiety and make vet and groomer visits a breeze.

Welcome to another episode of Ask Sarah! This week Sarah answers a wide range of dog behavioral questions including how to calm your dog down, how to read dog body language, and what to do if your puppy is biting your hands.

In this weeks episode, Sarah explains the various reasons dogs hump and mount pillows, other dogs, and even you. Not all humping is inherently sexual, and there are many things you can do to discourage humping if it interferes with your daily life. 

Welcome to our first Q&A podcast, where Sarah takes your questions collected from instagram and gives her insight into your dog training and behavioral inquiries. Be sure to follow Sarah on instagram to submit your questions for next week's episode!

On this episode, Sarah gives us her opinion on negative reinforcement training, the foundations of a dog's sense of wellbeing, and how punishment and dominance mindsets can create irreversible damage to your dog.

Are you planning on adopting a dog or puppy but need help figuring out where to start? Are you considering which breed is best for your lifestyle? Wondering what products you'll need to get started? In this episode, Sarah walks you through everything you need to know before bringing home your new dog or puppy.

On this episode of Life Unleashed, Sarah lays out the universal do's and don'ts of dog parenting that every dog owner should know.