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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 insightful episode, Lauren is teaming up once again with Pro Dog Trainer, environmental toxicology expert and canine wellness geek, Amanda, to dive deep into the tough, yet vitally important topic of poisons and toxic emergencies in dogs, shedding light on the crucial steps you can take to prevent poisoning, as well as what to do if your dog encounters a toxic substance and how to support them in their time of need should the unthinkable happen.

Lauren and Amanda delve into the vital steps you can take to protect your dog from potential toxic threats, from everyday household items to unexpected hazards in the environment, and ultimately, what you can do to support your beloved canine companion in their time of need should they ever come into contact with toxins or poisons.

This episode features invaluable insights that every dog owner needs to hear, with:

🐾 Tips and advice for raised awareness of common poisons and toxins for dogs.
🐾 Preventive measures to safeguard your dog from toxic and poisonous substances.
🐾 Guidance on identifying early signs of poisoning in your dog and acting swiftly.

Lauren and Amanda also discuss the importance of having a solid emergency plan and the value of building strong communication with your veterinary team. They share:

🐾 Real-life experiences and lessons learned from dealing with toxic emergencies.
🐾 Strategies for effectively communicating your dog's needs to veterinary staff.
🐾 The importance of leaving your dog with familiar items during veterinary visits.
🐾 Insights into the neurobiological connection between scent and memory and its role in your dog's comfort, especially during challenging times when you can’t stay by their side.

This episode is an essential resource for every dog owner, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to handle toxic emergencies and prevent potential dangers from harming your beloved dog. Tune in now for lifesaving advice, expert insights, and practical tips to keep your dog safe and healthy.

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If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
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Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
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And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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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 enlightening episode, Lauren is teaming up with rock star Pro Dog Trainer (and canine wellness geek), Amanda, who is joining us once more to dive deep into the world of pushy dogs – those confident, driven, challenging and sometimes downright demanding dogs that test our limits push our buttons – and ultimately make us better dog trainers!

Listen in as Lauren and Amanda explore the characteristics that define these passionate dogs, from their undeniable confidence and grit, to their relentless work ethic and drive to get what they desire most. If you’ve ever felt like your dog is running the show, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we’re here to unpack the concept of pushiness in dogs and discuss the subtle ways it can manifest in daily life with our dogs as Lauren and Amanda delve into the unique challenges these persistent pups present in both pet and working environments. 

🐾 Get insights to help you understand pushy dogs, what makes a dog "pushy" and why these traits are often misunderstood.

🐾 Learn how to harness a pushy dog’s natural dive and channel their demanding energy into positive and productive activities with our top strategies.

🐾 Hear Lauren and Amanda share real-life training examples, techniques, solutions and the importance of adapting your approach to meet the needs of a high-drive dog.

🐾 Gain a deeper understanding on the balance between control and allowing a dog the freedom to express their natural behaviours.

🐾 Discover the vital importance of growing calmness amidst chaos with top strategies like Boundary Games and creating a calm environment for these energetic dogs.

🐾 Learn why positive, games-based concept training work for pushy dogs and how to turn things around and build better communication and a stronger bond with your dog.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with a dog who seems to always be one step ahead, demanding attention or pushing the limits. We’re here to help you take back control and build a more balanced, respectful relationship with your dog.

Tune in now to discover how to turn your pushy dog's drive and determination struggles into super strengths, and learn practical tips to keep both you and your dog thriving together!

Support the show

If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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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 episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, we're joined once more by superstar Games Club Guru, Pro Dog Trainer and reactive dog mum, Karen, who is back to share what life is like living with a reactive dog, and her own reactivity training journey with her Naughty But Nice cockapoo, Rupert.

Join us as we dive into Karen’s world, where life with Rupert is filled with both challenges and triumphs. Discover the incredible bond they’ve built through the power of trick training, and how fun and games have transformed their relationship. Karen opens up about the highs and lows, offering invaluable insights into the importance of building optimism at home and being strategic in social exposure when it comes to training reactive dogs.

Lauren and Karen also explore the significance of foundational skills for reactive dogs, as well as the magic of trick training for mental stimulation, and they dive into the joy of celebrating small victories. Karen also shares her future plans with Rupert, emphasizing the need for ongoing training, fitness, and confidence-building exercises as Rupert enters his senior years and continues his reactivity training.

Get ready to be inspired by Karen’s dedication, learn practical tips for managing reactive dogs, and understand the profound impact of positive, games-based training methods. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or new to the journey, Karen’s story is a beacon of hope and encouragement for anyone navigating the path of reactivity training with their dog.

PLUS! Discover the secrets behind trick training mastery — the secrets that have propelled Karen and Rupert, and all our incredible Gamechanger community members to true training success! Get insights from our Absolute Dogs There’s A Trick For That play book — a comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step instructions, visuals, and expert advice for every dog owner.

Want to join in the trick training fun, get a fresh focus for your training and build a better bond (and behaviour) with your dog? Get the Absolute Dogs There’s A Trick For That Playbook TODAY with a special code f

Support the show

If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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In this episode of the Sexier Than A Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined by superstar Gamechanger, Mayuri Kerr, a Dentist, Biomedical Engineer and now, a professional dog trainer!

From growing up in India, dreaming of owning a dog and starting out at a young age using aversive training methods, Mayuri shares her unbelievable and totally incredible introduction to the positive, games-based training revolution and the Pro Dog Trainer Programme after moving to the USA and meeting her incredibly Naughty But Nice rescue dog, Rosie.

This is a story of discovering optimism, facing fears, sharing kindness, finding community AND realising that dog-owning dream that we all have IS POSSIBLE!

As one of the truest transformation tales you will ever hear, this episode is so value-packed that you will absolutely not want to miss it!

Support the show

If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Do you have passion? Enthusiasm? A drive to grow as a dog trainer and as a person? Are you ready to make the leap to train your dog like a pro?!

Lauren is joined in this episode by super passionate Gamechanger Jess McNight, as she shares her powerful story of her path to becoming a Pro Dog Trainer!

Jess's tale begins with the love of a dog and wanting to build her own knowledge to become the best advocate for her own dogs - and while her journey has chapters of caution and doubt, Jess's tale is ultimately one of bravery, confidence and true Gamechanger transformation as she steps up to become the Pro Dog Trainer other owners need to help become their dog's best advocates too! 

Are you ready to step up and set a new standard? 

What's holding you back from leaping in to Pro Dog Trainer?

Whether, like Jess, you're worried you won't get it right or have all the answers for your students OR you're thinking the Pro Dog Trainer programme is only for someone who wants to be a professional dog trainer, we have good news! 

If you have a dog, you ARE a trainer and PDT is for just for YOU! And if you're ready to become a Pro Do Trainer to help other owners and their dogs, PDT is there to set you up for ultimate success in planning and teaching your lessons!

If you need an inspiration boost to help you make the leap, listen in to this positivity-packed episode!

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Support the show

If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Lauren is joined in this super cool episode by Leslie Eide, a superstar canine rehab and sports medicine veterinarian, who has taken time out from her busy travelling schedule to chat with Lauren in an all-expenses paid whistle-stop deep dive into all things canine fitness and conditioning!

Through canine sports medicine, Leslie works with dogs on conditioning and fitness exercises that help them become the very best they can be at their sport and by using physical therapeutic exercise, Leslie can help dogs get back to their best after surgery, having puppies, injury or even dogs who have just had a bit of a training break.

If you've ever wanted to learn more about the world of canine sports medicine, canine conditioning or even just listen in as Lauren chats with one of her super support team on keeping her dogs fit and healthy, then this is the episode for you!

There's so much you can do for your canine athlete - no matter whether they are destined for agility and flyball or lazy Sunday hikes and sofa time! Join Lauren and Leslie in this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast as they dive into some super tips tennis on canine sports medicine and conditioning exercises!

Support the show

If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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When you're a Pro Dog Trainer, armed with the absolute power of games-based training, there are so many opportunities for you in the world! 

In this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel Podcast episode Lauren chats to the lovely Claire Bacon, a Pro Dog Trainer from the UK that runs a brilliant business filled to the brim with amazing services!

From beginning her games-based training journey in Training Academy with a new foster dog, to now running a business that offers residential training, day care and boarding, holistic puppy classes, life skills classes, agility training and even some modern sheep dog training (with games!), Claire is just one spectacular example of where life as a Pro Dog Trainer can take you! 

Claire's story is one of inspiring positivity, of pushing through barriers and being brave, confident and optimistic - even when it doesn't come naturally! As a Pro Dog Trainer, Claire has seen the pure positivity, joy and fun being a Gamechanger can bring to life and the ripple effect that has on the lives of those around her!

With games-based training and Pro Dog Trainer, anything is possible and it puts the world at your fingertips! Don't miss out on this amazing episode - dive in today!

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Support the show

If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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In today's episode, Lauren is chatting with awesome Pro Dog Trainer, Natalie Cox about her journey from struggling dog owner to successful Gamechanger!

Natalie began her absoluteDOGS journey with the Sexier than a Squirrel Challenge to help her own dog, Bertie, through tough COVID times where walks were a struggle. After jumping into Training Academy, Natalie's journey propelled her into the Pro Dog Trainer programme and has since followed by a gaint leap into Geek where she found a super solutions boost for her dog's training and behaviour struggles!

After taking her struggles with her own dog from strength to strength, Natalie decided she wanted to share her wins and her success with other dog owners and she's now turning her Pro Dog Trainer knowledge to her own training business!

For Natalie, her absoluteDOGS and Pro Dog Trainer journey has given her an abundant lifestyle, filled with dog training joy, a massive positive energy and mindset shift and she has gone from negative Natalie to positive Pro Dog Trainer and super Gamechanger Natalie! 

If you're wondering about becoming a Pro Dog Trainer and how it can change your life, your dog's life and those lives of those around you, tune in to this super cool episode! This is one positivity-packed podcast you won't want to miss!

http://absolutedogs.me/dayone 

Support the show

If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Are you interested in:

• General veterinary work?
• Canine rehabilitation? 
• Sports and exotic animal medicine (including Stick Insects or Crocodiles?!)?
• Acupuncture?
• Hydrotherapy?
• Injury diagnostics?
• All the latest tech and methods in animal healing and therapy?

Rachel Richardson is a superstar vet, agility competitor, Team GB World Championships competitor and Team GB Vet who also works in animal sports medicine, acupuncture, hydrotherapy and canine rehabilitation - and is a wonderful part of Lauren's Rockstar vet team!

Rachel works with sports dogs, injured or lame dogs, older dogs and with dogs who struggle with pain to get them well and feeling good again and has helped Lauren rehab her own dogs, including her terrific Border Collie Tokyo!

If you've ever wanted to be a vet or you have a desire to be learn more about working with dogs in a medical or rehabilitation capacity, this spectacular episode is for you!

Listen in on this amazing podcast with our very own Lauren Langman and the wonderful Rachel Richardson as they chat all things canine care, conditioning and rehab!

Support the show

If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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What are you capable of? Do you doubt yourself? Do you doubt if you’re enough? Do you wonder if you have what it takes to change, to transform your life, to re-animate your present day with passion? 

Join us with Pro Dog Trainer, Dan “Tower” Anderson, as we dive into his dog training journey and what an amazing journey it has been! From a trainer confident with using aversive tools to achieve the outcomes his client’s desired to a Pro Dog Trainer, a trainer guided by positive reinforcement, games-based training, Tower’s story will charge you, ignite your passion and will fan those flames… 

In this episode, featuring his dogs, Bagheera (you might hear the toy squeaks!) and Roo, we go on a journey through real-life transformation, reflection, and a powerful evolution. 

Tower’s journey urges us to be more intentional about getting off the fence of some of life’s great choices. Get inspired to take a path that might look just a little uncomfortable and yet has the most amazing of views! 

If you’re inspired by Tower’s story (we have no doubt you will be!), contact the Ask team at 

ask@absolute-dogs.com to see how you can take a step toward embracing a future full of playing games and getting real-life results…

Support the show

If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!

Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub

Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club!
https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub

And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!