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
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Calmer Human, Calmer Dog? The Science Says YES
Could your stress or anxiety be making your dog walks worse? Dogs mirror our emotional state, so in this episode I’m sharing 3 practical ways to reset your energy before heading out the door. Because calm dogs start with calm humans.“My dogs didn’t want to be near me. I had to sort myself out first.” 💬📈 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 Walks Go Wrong Before You’ve Even Left the House
Your dog’s pulling, barking, lunging and ignoring you probably started before you even grabbed the lead. In this episode, we’re breaking the cycle of walk-time chaos with Calm Boosters—simple pre-walk techniques to shift your dog from frantic to focused, before you even step outside. “If your walk starts with chaos, it’s likely to stay chaotic.” 💬📈 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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Teach Your Dog to THINK (Instead of Reacting)
Can brain games actually help with your dog’s reactivity, anxiety, or pulling? Yes it can. We’re talking about how brain training builds calmness, focus, and resilience—and why mental stimulation may be the missing link in your dog’s progress towards better, calmer behaviour on walks and at home.“A dog with strong problem-solving skills doesn’t react to the world—they think through it.” 💬📈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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