Letters From Your Dog
Most of us bring a dog into our lives to enjoy adventures together and have an amazing relationship with our furry friends.
Sometimes life together can feel like a struggle though and we can end up feeling stressed or overwhelmed, or unsure how to best support or dogs.
Dr Holly Tett is a Clinical Psychologist for people and Animal Behaviourist for dogs. She fuses her knowledge of both ends of the lead to help you to better understand each other, overcome challenges and build a loving relationship together, using only kind methods and strategies.
Episodes
97 episodes
Ever felt shamed by a dog professional? Try these tips to help!
This episode is for anyone and everyone who has ever felt shamed by a dog professional. Try these tips to help!1. Important Links from this episode:-
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Episode 96
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22:38
What's your evacuation procedure?
In this episode we look at safety first! What things to have in place in case of emergency to help reduce stress and prioritise safety.1. Important Links from this episode:-
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Episode 95
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11:29
Kindness for kindness sake
In this episode we look at how to make life with our dogs less transactional and more relational. Enjoy!1. Important Links from this episode:-
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Episode 94
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10:59
Four ways my dogs have supported me.
Dogs are pretty awesome in most ways and being a teacher for us humans is no exception!1. Important Links from this episode:-
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Episode 93
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12:17
When depression steals your sparkle
In this episode we discuss the realities of struggling with depression whilst parenting a dog and how to reframe guilt1. Important Links from this episode:-
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Episode 92
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10:09
Is your dog holding up a mirror to you?
In this episode we explore the powerful (and sometimes revealing) connection that our dogs have with us!1. Important Links from this episode:- See the info and ...
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Episode 91
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9:53
Medication? I'm out!
In this episode we explore the nuances of mental health medication for dogs. It's a sensitive topic for many, but an important one nonetheless1. Important Links from this episode:-
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Episode 90
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23:45
Trigger Hunting!
In this episode we talk Trigger Hunting! What it is, how to do it and how it can help you and your dog.1. Important Links from this episode:- See the info...
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Episode 89
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14:45
Boom, boom, crash!
New Year celebrations might be over, but that means that now is the perfect time to start working on firework fear! In this episode I take you through my 5 step process for helping your dog with firework fear.1. Important Links from ...
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Episode 88
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21:13
The Beauty Of The 30 Second Connection Session
This episode is for anyone who struggles to work with their dog, or find the motivation to do a 'training session'!If you'd like my support with your dog, just send me an email to info@pawsupdogs.com or visi...
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Episode 87
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13:03
Joy Jar
Important Links from this episode:Here's the link to check out all those amazing Black Friday Deals.: https://www.pawsupdogs.com/blackfriday2024/ Valid until&nbs...
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Episode 86
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9:43
Working with Silent Triggers
Important Links from this episode:Here's the link for the new workshop: Stress Less At The Vet: https://pawsupdogs.samcart.com/products/stress-less-at-the-vet
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Episode 85
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19:53
Nearly losing my dog and gaining new perspectives
Trigger Warnings:- This episode discusses serious dog illness and human body image difficulties In this episode I share a recent experience of my dog becoming very ill and what we went through that day. I also talk about how ...
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Episode 84
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28:57
Can I pick my dog up?
'You should never pick your dog up!! It will make it worse!!"Ever heard that? I have! In this episode we explore where and when you 'should' and 'shouldn't' pick up your dogImportant Links From This Episode:
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Episode 83
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8:26
Internal V External: For Dogs Who Don't Seem To Be Improving
Lots of dogs who exhibit stress behaviours don't appear to be improving emotionally or behaviourally, even with appropriate intervention and support. Now there may be many reasons why they aren't feeling better, however, sometimes there is some...
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Episode 82
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11:35
If Your Dog Is Your Reason To Stay (In Honour of Suicide Awareness Month)
Trigger Warning: This episode has a general discussion about suicide.September is World Suicide Awareness Month. This is such an important topic to raise awareness for, because there is STILL a stigma around poor mental w...
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Episode 81
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19:21
Do you feel guilty as a dog parent?
Guilt is one of the primary negative emotions that I hear about most, when working with devoted dog parents. It makes sense, because we love our dogs so much, we are very attuned to any perceived shortcomings in our ability to provide t...
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Episode 80
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13:20
Think SCAR
Do you ever find yourself in a situation with your dog where they (and possibly you too!) are experiencing some big emotions?? It could be fear, excitement, anxiety, frustration or even sadness. It can be hard to connect with our dogs i...
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Episode 79
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12:52
Am I rewarding bad behaviour?
Lots of dog caregivers worry about accidentally rewarding their dog for "bad" or "unwanted" behaviours. The concern is that offering food, other rewards, or engaging with the dog when they are doing undesirable things such as barking, jumping o...
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Episode 78
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9:33
Is Your Dog Pushing Your Boundaries?
Planning for this episode really made me took a long, hard look at my own habits, patterns and ways of being with my dogs. Not easy but definitely a positive, I think!Let's talk boundaries and rules when it comes to sharing your life wi...
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Episode 77
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17:23
Should I let my dog *insert activity here*?
A commonly asked question or group of questions that I get as a behaviourist, start with "should I let my dog"...This is usually followed up by...Sleep on the bedGo on the furnitureSeek support/attent...
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Episode 76
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7:58
Dogs, fear and meaning
Sometimes we just don't understand WHY our dogs are scared of something. We try to reason with them ("but you've seen this thing 1000 times before, how can you possibly be scared??) but often we are missing the most important part...the...
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Episode 75
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12:43
How is a tail wag like a human smile?
It can be confusing when your dog is showing signs that they might be uncomfortable but also wagging their tail. Are they happy or not? In this episode we compare the tail to the human smile. Not all is always as it seems! If yo...
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Episode 74
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8:37
More than the 3Ds
If you would you like to join the upcoming 3 day event: "Helping you and your reactive dog to feel better" you can do that here.The 3Ds have long been the standard for teachin...
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Episode 73
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23:14
How to tell your dog trainer you don’t understand, need more time to learn or are feeling overwhelmed
There are so many factors that influence our ability to take in new information, learn new skills and act on our learning. This is true for learning how to train or communicate with your dog too, especially when learning those skills from a pro...
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Episode 72
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14:51