Episodes
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Author, founder and director of Puppy School - the UK’s network of training classes for young puppies – Gwen Bailey, joins The Pupcast to help guide owners through the challenges of transitioning from pup-hood to those trickier stages of adolescence. Sadly, this is an age where pup-parents can begin to struggle due to changes in behaviour, and a number of dogs are taken into rescue homes. Mel and Gwen join forces to discuss preventative measures from how to socialise, through to reward-based training and engaging games to help harness your pups’ attention. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed or want to learn more, this episode will offer you the support you need to ensure you’re equipped with the tools to handle it all. Puppy school serves to train both puppies and their owners over a six-month period, but this bite-sized session will more than lay down some good foundations with Gwen’s top five tips.
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New owners need to be aware of how to equip their puppies with all the skills they will need to grow in the world. Socialising in lockdown has brought stark differences to a dog’s first walks, from seeing less people to socially distanced meet ups, meaning early interaction has been significantly reduced. Today’s guest is Jennifer Dow, Editor of Edition Dog – a magazine focusing on dog health, wellbeing, and nutrition, written by professionals and experts. Jennifer is dog mum to Irish Setters, Otto, Lily and six-month-old Alice, so she has experienced lockdown socialising first-hand. If you’re trying to manage poor pup behaviours or want to understand how to introduce your pups during these exceptional circumstances, this episode is for you.
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Lockdown has come with a wave of emotions and behaviours, not just us but our dogs, too. Whether it’s diet, training or you’re looking into finding the right pup for you, our latest guest is a bit of a pro when it comes to canine know-how. Anna Webb, journalist and BBC Radio London presenter, nutritionist, trainer and host of ‘A Dog’s Life with Anna Webb Podcast’, joins Mel this week. So, if want to know how to manage behavioural transitions and how diet can play a part in dogs’ wellbeing, this episode will help you understand the best ways of gaining trust, communication and respect from your dog.
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Puppies usually become 'teenagers' at around six months and, depending on individual and breed, adolescence usually finishes around 18 months to two years. Are you unsure of what to expect from this adolescence stage, or are you experiencing it right now? There’s no need to fear as in this episode, Mel speaks to Alex Benjamin, Associate Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of York, fellow dog-lover and consultant to ‘My Dog’s Favourite Podcast,’ about behavioural changes and how to support your dog throughout this period, making the whole experience much easier for you both!
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So, you've got a puppy! There are plenty of exciting times ahead, but you might not be quite sure where to start, especially during a pandemic. Brought to you by Natures Menu, the UK’s leading expert in raw and natural pet food, join Mel Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager, to help guide you through all the stages of your puppy's development. From training, feeding, socialising and more, Mel and her guests will give you all the know-how to take on your new addition with confidence. Find Natures Menu on social media @naturesmenu or visit www.naturesmenu.co.uk for more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
