The Scary Truth About Over-Exercising Your Teenage Dog
Your puppy’s grown into a teenager and they’re pulling, barking, ignoring recall, pestering the kids, and bouncing off the walls. Most owners try to burn it off with more exercise. The problem with that? It can actually make things worse.In this episode, we’re talking:⚡ Why high-energy games like ball chasing activate the same stress pathways as fear⚡ How too much activity can make your dog more reactive and less focused⚡ The science behind scentwork and how it builds focus, balance, and calm⚡ How to swap the ‘tire them out’ mindset for a lifestyle that meets natural instincts and restores balance!If your adolescent dog seems constantly wired, this episode will replace frustration with understanding, and bring calm back to your life. 📈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.com/diagnostic 🐕 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 Training Adjustments Every Teenage Dog Needs
Your puppy’s turned into a teenager?! Here’s what’s REALLY going on - and how to survive it!Welcome to adolescence! Aka The Terrible Teens. A stage where stress stacks up fast, and bad habits picked up now can last for years.In this episode, we’ll dive into:⚡What’s happening in your dog’s brain and why it’s driving all that barking, lunging, and ignoring you⚡The kinds of enrichment that drain stress instead of adding more - including your dog’s powerful built-in stress relief system⚡How to tweak your training so it still works even when your dog’s brain is under constructionIf you’re living with a teenage dog right now, this episode will give you back your sanity! 📈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.com/diagnostic 🐕 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 Survive Your Dog’s Teenage Phase (Without Losing Your Mind)
So you survived the puppy stage: the sleepless nights, the toilet training, the chewed furniture. You thought you were in the clear… until adolescence hits!Suddenly your once-angelic pup forgets every bit of training you’ve ever done. Recall? Gone. Loose lead walking? What’s that? In this episode, you’ll discover:⚡️ The real science behind canine adolescence and why your dog suddenly seems to have lost the plot⚡️ The secret reason your teenage dog challenges you more than anyone else (hint: it’s actually a compliment)⚡️ How to tell the difference between stubbornness and stress - and why that matters for your sanity⚡️ Why curiosity and fear can exist in the same brain at the same time, creating what looks like ‘unpredictability’When you understand what’s normal and what needs attention right now, you’ll stop bad teenage habits from becoming lifelong behavioural problems!📈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.com/diagnostic 🐕 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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What to Do When an Off-Lead Dog Comes Charging at You
It’s every dog owner’s nightmare. You’re enjoying a peaceful walk when suddenly an off-lead dog comes sprinting right at you. No owner in sight. You’ve got SECONDS to react.In this episode, we unpack how to handle one of the scariest real-life situations for any dog guardian:⭐Why your reaction in those few seconds matters SO much⭐Six real-world options for stopping an approaching dog - and how to know which to use⭐How to stay calm and protect your dog under pressure⭐The crucial post-incident step most owners forget (and why it’s key to rebuilding confidence)⭐What to do if the other owner eventually appears!Even if you never face this situation, knowing what to do will transform your confidence on walks - and your dog will feel that too.📈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.com/diagnostic🐕 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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Act FAST If Your Dog Gets Spooked (Split Second Recovery Plan)
One roar. One bang. One crash. That’s all it takes for a dog to go from curious to cautious.What happens in that split second after a scare decides whether your dog bounces back or carries that fear forward.You’ll hear the story of Creedie, who froze in his tracks when a fighter jet roared overhead. Emily had seconds to act… and what she did next completely changed how he handled every jet that followed. Spoiler alert: he didn’t even bother looking up at the final one - he could not have cared less. I’m sharing the same 5-step plan Emily used to help your dog recover when life throws something loud, sudden, or scary your way. You’ll know exactly how to handle unpredictable shocks like fireworks, motorbikes, thunder, or fighter jets in a way that protects your dog’s confidence and builds lasting trust between you.Fear learning can happen in a heartbeat, but so can recovery when you know what to do.📈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.com/diagnostic🐕 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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