High Drive Dogs And Life With A Malinois - Interview With Dawn Spence

03/28/25 • 62 min

Dawn is a Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant based in Devon UK. Dawn is the founder of Pawsitive Canine and is also part of the Dog Geeks.

In this amazing episode Dawn, Cheryl and Caroline discuss:

What inspired Dawn to go into the industry
Kash her rescue Malinois and the challenges she has worked through with him
How using positive reinforcement and reward based training has worked with all her dogs
Meeting the needs of high drive dogs
Advice to families with high drive dogs and how to help them live happy lives together
What to look for when looking for a professional to help with training
All about the Dog Geeks

Want to connect with Dawn? see details below:

Facebook - (1) Facebook

Email - [email protected]

Dog Geeks Facebook - (1) Facebook

Dog Geeks Email - [email protected]

Dog Geeks Website - www.thedoggeeks.co.uk

For questions or to work with Caroline, you can reach her via:
Website: K9ology - Dog Psychology and training | Rayleigh / Hockley Essex
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: K9ology - Dog Psychology & Training
Instagram: @k9ology_dogtraining
TikTok: @k9ologydogtraining
Podcast email: [email protected]
Podcast Facebook: We Love Dogs
For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:
Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
TikTok:@chelstails
Podcast email: [email protected]
Podcast Facebook: We Love Dogs

Dawn is a Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant based in Devon UK. Dawn is the founder of Pawsitive Canine and is also part of the Dog Geeks.

In this amazing episode Dawn, Cheryl and Caroline discuss:

What inspired Dawn to go into the industry
Kash her rescue Malinois and the challenges she has worked through with him
How using positive reinforcement and reward based training has worked with all her dogs
Meeting the needs of high drive dogs
Advice to families with high drive dogs and how to help them live happy lives together
What to look for when looking for a professional to help with training
All about the Dog Geeks

Want to connect with Dawn? see details below:

Facebook - (1) Facebook

Email - [email protected]

Dog Geeks Facebook - (1) Facebook

Dog Geeks Email - [email protected]

Dog Geeks Website - www.thedoggeeks.co.uk

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Scent Work For All Dogs - Interview With Jamie Pound (UK Sniffer Dogs)

** Apologies for some of the sound quality during the episode **

Jamie Pound is an experienced dog trainer and the founder of UK Sniffer Dogs (as seen on Dragons' Den)

In this fabulous conversation, Jamie, Caroline and Cheryl discuss:

What is Scent Work
Why Jamie is so passionate about Scent Work for all dogs
How a dog uses their nose and how incredible it is
Why Scent Work is so beneficial
What can Scent Work help with
Different breeds and Scent Work
All dogs can take part

Want to connect with Jamie? See details below:

Website - www.uksnifferdogs.com

Email - [email protected]

Facebook - UK Sniffer Dogs

Link to access 12 free Scent Work games - https://www.uksnifferdogs.com/for-dog-owners/8-scent-exercises-to-do-with-you-dog-at-home/

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All You Need To Know About Canine Nutrition - Interview With Sally Barker

Sally is a Certified Canine Nutritionist with a PGDip in Canine and Feline Nutrition, she is the founder of The Canine Dietitian as well as The Canine Code.

In this very interesting episode, Caroline, Cheryl and Sally Discuss: