Sexier Than A Squirrel: Dog Training That Gets Real Life Results

Sexier Than A Squirrel: Dog Training That Gets Real Life Results

In Sexier Than a Squirrel, the Official AbsoluteDogs Podcast, veterinary behaviourist Tom Mitchell and international agility competitor and professional dog trainer Lauren Langman talk training your dog, transforming your dog training struggles and getting real-life results through GAMES!
Stop Jumping! Top Tips To Combat Your Dog's Bounce ft. Dave Hibbert

Stop Jumping! Top Tips To Combat Your Dog's Bounce ft. Dave Hibbert

Send us a text Tired of your dog jumping all over you and your guests? You're not alone. In this dynamic episode, dog training experts Lauren Langman and Dave tackle one of the most common yet frustrating canine behaviors - jumping up. We explore why jumping becomes problematic and why it's worth addressing beyond just keeping your clothes clean. Lauren shares a poignant personal story about her father's battle with cancer, highlighting how jumping dogs can pose genuine safety risks for vuln...

6 may 2025 - 18 min 09 seg

 
Rethinking Parasite Prevention With Bug-K9

Rethinking Parasite Prevention With Bug-K9

Send us a text The parasite prevention revolution is here, and it's changing how we think about protecting our dogs from fleas, ticks, worms, and other unwanted visitors. Did you know that approximately 15% of dogs carry Giardia? With roughly 25 million dogs and cats in the UK, that's a staggering 3.75 million potential carriers spreading these parasites throughout our environment. For decades, we've trusted conventional veterinary treatments without question, applying chemical spot-ons and ...

29 abr 2025 - 37 min 26 seg

 
Big Dog Reactivity & How Playing Games Save Lives

Big Dog Reactivity & How Playing Games Save Lives

Send us a text What makes the difference between a failed rescue adoption and a success story? Alice joins us to share her journey with Bonnie, a 40-kilo German Shepherd-Cane Corso-Mastiff mix with a troubled past involving another dog's death. This powerful conversation reveals how games-based training transformed their relationship and could save countless rescue dogs from becoming part of the heartbreaking 50% failure statistic. When Alice first brought Bonnie home, she faced what many re...

22 abr 2025 - 19 min 25 seg

 
Defend Your Dog ft. Amanda Glickman

Defend Your Dog ft. Amanda Glickman

Send us a text When the unthinkable happens and your dog is attacked, how do you respond? This question drove Amanda to develop practical defense strategies after her young spaniel Harley was cornered and attacked by two off-leash dogs on what should have been a routine walk. The trauma affected both of them deeply, but their journey of recovery offers powerful lessons for all dog owners. Amanda and Lauren dive into a surprisingly simple yet effective tool for dog defense: an umbrella. This ...

15 abr 2025 - 36 min 29 seg

 
Surviving Poonami: Top Tips For A Poorly Tummy

Surviving Poonami: Top Tips For A Poorly Tummy

Send us a text Dog owners, we've all been there – the dreaded "poonami" that strikes without warning, often in the middle of the night. That's exactly what prompted this candid conversation about canine digestive health after Lauren's co-host Linda spent a night up every 90 minutes with her tiny puppy Bobble. This practical guide walks you through what to do when digestive disaster strikes. We share our emergency protocol using products like Rescue-K9 Rapid Support and demonstrate exactly ho...

8 abr 2025 - 21 min 07 seg

 
A Reactivity Transformation: A Naughty but Nice Zero To Hero Success Story!

A Reactivity Transformation: A Naughty but Nice Zero To Hero Success Story!

Send us a text Ever been told your dog is a lost cause? Meet Alice and Bonnie—a story that proves second chances can lead to extraordinary transformations. When Alice adopted Bonnie, a powerful brindle mastiff mix with a history of aggression that had resulted in another dog's death, she had no idea what she was getting into. That first walk when Bonnie dragged Alice across a field in a reactive frenzy made one thing clear: this would be no ordinary rehabilitation journey. "We definitely wo...

1 abr 2025 - 15 min 05 seg

 
From Frustration to Freedom: Transform Your Dog Walks

From Frustration to Freedom: Transform Your Dog Walks

Send us a text Pulling on lead – it's the frustration that can transform a peaceful dog walk into an arm-wrenching ordeal. Whether you're dealing with a 7-kilo terrier or a 40-kilo German Shepherd, pulling creates a disconnection that leaves both ends of the leash frustrated and stressed. In this revealing conversation, Lauren Langman and Dave tackle one of the most common dog walking complaints head-on. Drawing from their extensive experience with both pet dogs and professional working cani...

25 mar 2025 - 21 min 45 seg

 
Rupert Stole My Pants and Tried to Make Them Crotchless

Rupert Stole My Pants and Tried to Make Them Crotchless

Send us a text Resource guarding can transform even the sweetest dog into a possessive, growling guardian overnight. This revealing conversation with Karen, owner of Rupert—a lovable yet challenging cockapoo—takes you behind the scenes of living with a resource guarding dog who has actually bitten. Karen doesn't sugarcoat the reality: some days it's scary, frustrating, and filled with self-doubt. Yet she shares the remarkable ways she's learned to work with Rupert's limitations rather than a...

19 mar 2025 - 36 min 23 seg

 
Unlocking Canine Kleptomania: Tips for Tackling Your Dog's Thieving Habits

Unlocking Canine Kleptomania: Tips for Tackling Your Dog's Thieving Habits

Send us a text This episode dives into why dogs steal and offers practical solutions for dog owners struggling with this common behaviour. With insights on environmental management, training strategies, and understanding canine instincts, listeners can gain valuable knowledge to curb stealing. • Exploration of the instinctual reasons behind stealing • The importance of calm reactions instead of confrontation • Tips on swapping items to minimise stealing • Managing spaces to prevent theft bef...

11 mar 2025 - 29 min 15 seg

 
Help … I’m a newbie at Crufts …..

Help … I’m a newbie at Crufts …..

Send us a text Are you ready to experience the rush of participating in one of the world’s most prestigious dog agility competitions? Join us as we delve into the journey of Teri and her beloved dog, Jasper, who is stepping into the limelight at Crufts for the very first time. This episode captures the excitement, nerves, and valuable insights that come with preparing for such a significant event in the dog agility scene. Teri shares her heartfelt story of how she has dreamt of competing at ...

5 mar 2025 - 36 min 13 seg