Hosted by Helen, a force-free gundog and pet-dog trainer, this podcast is a place to slow down, reflect, and feel supported on your training journey. Through real stories from the field, honest observations, and the occasional cheeky Labrador moment, we talk about what dog training really looks like - the wins, the wobbles, and everything in between.
For owners of enthusiastic dogs who want kind, evidence-based training without judgement. No shame. No force. No perfection - just learning, laughter, and a community that gets it.
You Don’t Need More Time, You Need to Use the Time You Have
🎙️ Let’s Talk Dogs — with enthusiasm… and the humans trying to keep up! 🐾
This week’s episode is a little more reflective.
Over the summer holidays, I made a conscious effort to slow down and spend more time with my daughter. And, as these things often do, it got me thinking about something else…
Time with our dogs.
We’re all busy. Work, family, school runs, chores, life… and sometimes dog training can feel like yet another thing we need to squeeze into an already packed day.
But what if training didn’t always need to be a thing?
What if we looked at the little moments that are already happening?
☕ While the kettle is boiling.
🍽️ While you’re feeding your dog.
🚪 While you’re waiting for the door to open.
🐾 While you’re out on a walk.
🛋️ While you’re having five minutes on the sofa.
Those tiny pockets of time can become opportunities to build skills, create better habits and strengthen the relationship you have with your dog — without needing to find another hour in the diary.
I also chat about the Guns & Noses Insider Club and how it can help if you want a little more support, inspiration and practical training ideas you can actually fit into real life.
Because you don't need to train for hours.
You just need to make the moments you already have count. ❤️
🎧 Give this week’s episode a listen and let me know where your sneaky little training opportunities are hiding!
And remember…
Dogs with enthusiasm… and humans trying to keep up. 😂🐾
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14 Jul 2026
How Heat Affects Your Dog's Tolerance Levels
We often think about warm weather in terms of keeping our dogs physically cool, but have you ever considered what it's doing to their brain?
In this episode, I'm talking about how heat affects your dog's tolerance levels. Just like us, when dogs are too hot, they're less able to cope with everyday life. Their patience becomes shorter, they're more likely to feel overwhelmed, they may struggle to learn, and behaviours you've never seen before can suddenly appear.
We'll explore why dogs find it so much harder to regulate their body temperature than we do, why high temperatures can lower their threshold for stress and frustration, and what that means for training, walks, visitors, other dogs and life at home.
Understanding what's happening inside your dog helps you make kinder decisions, adjust your expectations, and support them through the warmer weather instead of expecting them to carry on as normal.
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Our next expert speaker is Rachel Bean RVN, who'll be sharing practical, potentially life-saving canine first aid advice. She'll cover what you can do in an emergency before you reach the vet, helping you feel more confident should the unexpected happen.
If you're passionate about understanding your dog, learning from industry experts and becoming the best owner you can be, we'd love to welcome you into the Insiders Club.
Enjoy the episode xx
7 Jul 2026
Could your home be making your dog more reactive?
Have you ever noticed that your dog seems perfectly settled out on a walk but turns into the neighbourhood watch the moment they're at home?
In this episode, we're exploring something that many owners never even consider... acoustics.
Your home doesn't just look different to your dog—it sounds different too. Every room reflects noise differently, from hard flooring and bare walls to high ceilings and open-plan living. Those sounds can amplify barking, increase vigilance, and make your dog feel like they need to respond to every little noise.
We'll cover:
• Why dogs hear things long before we do.
• How echoes and sound reflections can increase arousal.
• Why some rooms trigger barking more than others.
• The difference between a dog being "naughty" and a dog responding to their environment.
• Simple changes you can make at home to create a calmer, quieter space.
If your dog seems reactive in the house but much calmer elsewhere, this episode could completely change the way you see their behaviour.
Sometimes the answer isn't more training... it's changing the environment your dog is trying to cope with.
If you'd like more support, join the Insiders Club for exclusive access to extra resources, expert talks, and helpful content designed to support you and your dog. And if you'd prefer tailored advice for your own home and your own dog, you can also book a Zoom consult with me for personalised support.
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