If Your Dog Growls at Someone, Here’s EXACTLY What to Do
What should you do if your dog growls at a stranger? How can you safely introduce them to someone new? In this episode, we’re talking about what to do instead of trying to ‘correct’ growling, barking, or lunging with a command - and keep everyone safe.→Why it's dangerous to try to stop a growl→How to read your dog’s early warning signals - before things escalate→What to do when your dog growls or barks.→How to set up safe, low-stress introductions with strangers, friends, or pet sittersThis episode is packed with real-world examples and practical strategies to help your dog feel calm (and help YOU feel confident) so you can enjoy stress free walks together."There isn’t a ‘command’ we can give to instantly make a dog feel safe or relaxed. Emotions don’t work that way - for dogs or for us." 💬📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
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How To Live NOW To Avoid Regret When Your Dog Is Gone
One of the worst parts of pet bereavement are the regrets. And yet, so many of us are completely unprepared for the emotional impact of losing a beloved dog. Whether you have a puppy, adult or senior dog, this episode will help you make the most of your time together now - so when you come to say goodbye, you’ll avoid the worst of those regrets, and soften your grief. But don’t worry, we’re not mourning them yet - this is all about enjoying life together to the fullest NOW. "Please please please, don’t wait until the end of your dog’s life to realise this." 💬📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
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Why It’s Not Working (Yet): The Truth About Real Dog Training Progress
If your dog’s recall worked yesterday but failed today - or they suddenly lunge, pull, or bark again after weeks of improvement - you might be wondering what went wrong. In this episode, I explain why these so-called “setbacks” are actually a normal, expected part of the dog training process. Whether you're working on recall, loose lead walking, or reactivity, understanding this will stop you from falling into the “I’ve failed!” spiral and giving up too soon. If you’re frustrated with unpredictable results, this episode will be the reassurance and motivation you need to keep going!“Just because your dog did it once doesn’t mean it’s learned.” 💬📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
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Embarrassed, Judged, Exposed: Why Dog Walks Feel So Hard
Walking a reactive, anxious or highly excitable dog can really take a toll on your mental health. If your dog’s pulling, barking or lunging triggers your own self-doubt, anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of judgement, it’s completely normal. But it doesn’t have to last. In this episode we’re looking at the real reason you dread walks, avoid people, or feel like a failure… and why that might be the BEST thing that’s ever happened to you! Because now you can build REAL confidence and resilience, making dog walks easier, relaxing, and enjoyable!"Only a tiny percentage of dog owners will ever turn their attention on themselves in order to improve their dog’s behaviour. Congratulations for being one of them" 💬📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
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The 4-Step Plan to Stop the Pulling, Barking and Lunging
Pulling, barking, ignoring recall - if your dog’s behaviour isn’t improving, this episode shows you what’s probably missing. We’re talking about the big picture behind real behaviour change, beyond just obedience or loose lead walking tips. Whether you're working on leash reactivity, recall, frustration, or anxiety, progress comes when you stop chasing surface-level fixes and spot the missing links you didn’t even know to look for.‘’Those big problems you started with? They may not even be so big now that your dog is no longer running on stress 24/7.’’ 💬📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
Join me, Katie G, for the Stress Free Dog Walks show every week on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts from!
You’ll get real-world practical advice that you can apply immediately to your own dog, out there on your very next walk, so they ignore distractions and listen to you, walk nicely, and come back when called - even when there’s something more exciting going on!
Even more importantly, I’m showing you why dog training alone will NOT solve your problems. We’re diving deep into everything they DON’T tell you in face-to-face training: the psychology of turning your pulling, barking, lunging dog into a stress free walking companion!
There are SO MANY training classes, 1-1 programmes, books, reels, blogs... but so few dog owners ACTUALLY enjoying relaxing walks. I untangle the common misconception that dog training is all it takes to fix the pulling, barking and lunging... and what you need instead!
It’s free to listen and subscribe, and some episodes I’ll be joined by a stress free dog owner spilling their secrets to success - so you can steal their strategy for your own dog! Plus look out for longer behind-the-scenes juicy bonus episodes with my team of dog trainers and behaviourists!
Find Stress Free Walks on all your major podcast players. Prefer to watch the show instead? YouTube. Or grab a cuppa and read the full written article.
Did I mention? It’s free! Tune in while you’re commuting in the car, jogging at the gym, and of course, walking your dog!
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