The Sociable Dog Podcast
Si Wooler
The pod that unlocks the what, why and how of dog behaviour, particularly focusing on fearful and reactive dogs. Half an hour or so of relaxed chat with Si Wooler, the trainer working with Twitter’s most famous rescue, Sophie from Romania, looking at practical training techniques and the science of dog behaviour.
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A chat with Jean Donaldson
The Sociable Dog Podcast
12/05/24 • 40 min
In this week's episode, I'm really thrilled to be talking to the person who has had the greatest impact on my professional life. My teacher, mentor and friend, Jean Donaldson.
It was thanks to Jean and her Academy For Dog Trainers that I embarked on the biggest shift in my adult life. I went from being a professional sound engineer to working with dogs full time.
Jean started The Academy For Dog Trainers.... I tell you what. I'll let Jean explain but if, after hearing Jean speak, you'd like to be considered for a place in The Academy go to https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/
And her course for dog guardians is here: https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/dog-training-101
Thank you for listening to The Sociable Dog Pod. Find us on X/Twitter @sociabledog
Talking Dogs. An introduction to The Sociable Dog Pod.
The Sociable Dog Podcast
06/20/24 • 23 min
In this, the first of the Sociable Dog podcasts, your hosts Si and Nina are easing in gently. We've picked a few common questions and misconceptions about dog behaviour to chat about. As time goes on we'll deep dive into what makes dogs tick and how to best help the fearful ones as well as maximise your potential as a trainer for your dog.
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Understanding Dog Play: What to look for in good dog play.
The Sociable Dog Podcast
06/27/24 • 18 min
Dog play can be confusing sometimes. It can look a bit rough or even violent. So how do we tell when the play is good and when it might be getting a bit out of hand? Join Si for an introduction to dog play. A topic we're sure we will be coming back to in the future.
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Learning and training by consequences
The Sociable Dog Podcast
08/15/24 • 24 min
This week we're going to talk about something that we've mentioned a lot but discussed very little; learning by consequences. In other words how dogs can influence outcomes to their advantage. There's a little teaser of a how to as well as some gear suggestions for making life in training a bit easier.
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How to be a secure base for your dog.
The Sociable Dog Podcast
07/11/24 • 19 min
In this episode Si considers the benefit of establishing a secure base for your dog. If you are struggling with a new and fearful rescue dog or just want some ideas on how to strengthen the bond with your dog it might be that you need to slow down. Take the weight of responsibility off your shoulders and focus on the bond for a while.
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Stranger Danger
The Sociable Dog Podcast
07/18/24 • 23 min
If your dog is afraid of unfamiliar people it can pose a real challenge. You can find yourself walking in the dead of night or early hours of the morning. Your route is designed to avoid anyone and as for having guests to stay for any longer than a few hours, that feels like a fantasy.
This episode of The Sociable Dog Pod is all about how to deal with this truly difficult subject. While we would firmly advocate for getting a qualified professional in to help with anything that involves a behaviour problem like fear or aggression, we hope that this podcast will give you some insight into what is going on. We're on a mission to help people understand their dog's behaviour better.
Thank you for listening to The Sociable Dog Pod. Find us on X/Twitter @sociabledog
A catch up on Sophie from Romania with Rory Cellan Jones
The Sociable Dog Podcast
08/01/24 • 28 min
Here it is! Our big catch up with Rory Cellan Jones on how Sophie is doing following my visit to Diane, Rory and Sophie. It's been roughly eighteen months since Sophie arrived in West London to start her new life as part of the Coyle-Cellan Jones household and she has made huge progress in that time.
In this candid chat with Rory we talk about the realities of living with a fearful dog and how social media can sometimes give a misleading sense of things.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Rory for taking time to talk to us with such honesty about the impact things have had on both Sophie and her people as they prepare to go on their first holiday together.
Thank you for listening to The Sociable Dog Pod. Find us on X/Twitter @sociabledog
On Lead Reactivity: what causes it and what can you do about it?
The Sociable Dog Podcast
07/04/24 • 23 min
Well, in this weeks episode of The Sociable Dog Pod, we're going to look at reactivity on lead in particular. Nina and I will be talking about how to identify the cause of your little friend's issues and how you might start to deal with it.
Don't lose hope. There are things you can do to make those day time walks a reality once more.
Thank you for listening to The Sociable Dog Pod. Find us on X/Twitter @sociabledog
Understanding Resource Guarding
The Sociable Dog Podcast
07/25/24 • 23 min
Resource guarding is a relatively common problem experienced by dog parents. It's sometimes difficult to identify and when you do hard to fathom why your dog, who is given everything by you, should guard things from you.
Join us in talking about what motivates this challenging behaviour and the techniques used to resolve it. Spoiler: It's not personal!!
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Let's dive a little deeper into fear.
The Sociable Dog Podcast
08/08/24 • 25 min
Fear is a complex problem. It has multiple causes, can be easily "installed" and is notoriously difficult to resolve. It can regress without warning even after extensive work and may never be fully "fixed".
In the past the training environment hasn't always done what is best for fearful dogs. But there is hope both for the dogs who are faced with a world they find difficult to navigate and the people supporting them. So this week we're going to talk more about what causes fear, the misconceptions and myths surrounding it and how to best help our four legged friends to overcome it.
Thank you for listening to The Sociable Dog Pod. Find us on X/Twitter @sociabledog
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Sociable Dog Podcast have?
The Sociable Dog Podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does The Sociable Dog Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, Dogs, Dog Training, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The Sociable Dog Podcast?
The episode title 'Talking Dogs. An introduction to The Sociable Dog Pod.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Sociable Dog Podcast?
The average episode length on The Sociable Dog Podcast is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Sociable Dog Podcast released?
Episodes of The Sociable Dog Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Sociable Dog Podcast?
The first episode of The Sociable Dog Podcast was released on Jun 20, 2024.
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