Welcome to the ADOPT THAT MONSTER Podcast—your go-to guide for navigating the joys and challenges of life with an adopted dog!
I’m Julia, I specialise in training rescue dogs and supporting their guardians. I am your host and passionate canine behavior enthusiast, joined by my trusty co-host Kona — my adopted muse and mentor from a Romanian shelter. Together, we’re here to help you turn the journey of adoption into a rewarding lifelong partnership filled with connection, cooperation, and love.
Whether you're tackling reactivity, recall, or just trying to bond with your new furry companion, each episode is packed with actionable tips, research-backed techniques, and practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of rescue dogs.
Join us as we dive into the heart of adoption, turning everyday struggles into stepping stones for a deeper emotional connection with your dog.
Tune in now, and let’s transform your lovable monster into your lifelong best friend!
Fetching Reality: 3 Illusions I had About My Future Dog
In "Fetching Reality: 3 Illusions I had About My Future Dog," I peel back the curtain on the charming yet misleading ideas I had about living life with a dog. I am sharing my own hilarious experiences, from sudsy bathroom escapades to the perplexing world of teaching fetch, and getting a bit serious about a profound understanding of dog social preferences.Whether it's a puppy turning your living room into a foam party or realizing not every dog is a fetch enthusiast, this episode is filled wi...
22 Aug 2023
Pro Tips To Recall Mastery (Part 1)
Join the free 3-day event Duck! Duck! Goose! Recall Bootcamp! here: ADOPT THAT MONSTER BOOTCAMP & WORKBOOK! and gain instant access to the complimentary Recall Reflection Workbook here:This isn't your average workbook; it's your essential guide to pre-bootcamp preparation, crafted to pave your way to recall mastery.Do you dream of a world where your canine companion comes running at the mere sound of your voice? Welcome to " Pro Tips To Recall Mastery," a game-changing series on the Adopt...
12 Aug 2023
Big, Bad Reputation: Adopted & Reactive
Welcome to another episode of the Adopt That Monster Podcast!Today I felt called to talk about reactivity. While this will not be about how to solve or remedy your dog’s reactivity, we will explore how reactivity affects our lives as humans and how our behavior, mental and emotional states are impacted by our dog’s reactivity.Unfortunately, after unconsciously practicing these emotional and thinking patterns, we act almost on auto-pilot in specific environments. Which in turn reinforces our d...
26 Jul 2023
Love Is Simply Not Enough
Welcome to the first episode of the Adopt That Monster Podcast!In today’s episode: Kona & I introduce ourselves, we tell you our stories before we met,We talk about our journey through reactivity,You will find out how Adopt That Monster came to life,I share my mission for Adopt That Monster,And finally: all the wonderful and exciting reasons why you should stick around and listen to us!If you LOVED this podcast episode, don’t forget to hit the subscribe button. And if you ABSOLUTELY ...
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