About Talking Sit: An Animal Behaviour & Training Podcast
Welcome to Talking Sit: An Animal Behaviour & Training Podcast, your go-to show for dog training, animal behaviour and ethical, science-based pet care. Perfect for puppy training, reactive dogs, separation anxiety, fear-based behaviour, food aggression, and many other issues. Join me weekly with professionals to bust myths, explain learning theory, and cut through TikTok, Instagram and YouTube dog training noise. Subscribe for modern, force-free guidance.
Episode 10: From Streets to Sofas: Overseas Rescue Dogs (With Toby Craze)
Ready for another episode of Talking Sit? Rounding up Series 1 of your new favourite podcast I have Toby Craze, overseas rescue dog specialist.
If you have a rescue dog from Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria or anywhere else you will be familiar with the challenges they face in a pet home. Toby and I talk reactivity, car travel, trauma informed care and more! And if your rescue dog is yet to join you, this episode is the perfect set-up for a successful life with your furry friend.
Talking Sit is hosted by Jade Nicholas CCAB. You can follow me @aboutyourdog or visit my website at www.aboutyourdog.info. You can find Toby at @crazedogtraining or at www.crazedogtraining.co.uk! This episode is edited by Jericho Reid.
11 Mar 2026
Episode 9: Inside the Collie Mind (With Rachel Rodgers)
Welcome back to Talking Sit, the podcast that spills the kibble on the pets we know and love through the eyes of their humans. This week I am joined by collie whisperer Rachel Rodgers (CAB APBC).
Join us as we ask: What are the do's and don'ts of acquiring a collie? How can I keep my collie happy? And of course, why is my collie "herding" traffic?
If you liked this episode be sure to follow me on socials at @aboutyourdog, and check out Rachel's website: Border Collie Training & Behaviour Specialist UK (https://collieconsultant.co.uk/)
Don't forget to rate, review and share to help us to help more animals!(Talking Sit is a podcast owned by About Your Dog, and is kindly edited by Jericho Reid.)
Joining me this week on Talking Sit is Cat Henstridge (AKA Cat the Vet). If you follow her, you will be familiar with this straight-talking girl boss. Very kindly joining me from her clinic, Cat tells us all about pet food (from a vet's perspective), vaccines, and day to day health care.
Cat is no stranger to divisive opinions, so we wont shy away from those conversations here at Talking Sit. We take a look at the science and hear about Cat's real-life experience as a GP vet. Do you agree with what she has to say?
Talking Sit: An Animal Behaviour & Training Podcast is hosted by Jade Nicholas (CCAB/CAB) and edited by Jericho Reid.
25 Feb 2026
Episode 7: Talking Teeth (With Bolu Eso)
You will be as shocked as I was to hear what our animals deal with as a result of poor dental care. We talk dental disease, broken teeth and more importantly, what you can do to prevent these things. The scary thing? These things happen all the time and we have no idea. Don't be ignorant like I was, listen to this episode!
Please show your support by leaving a review and following @aboutyourdog on your socials. You can also find Bolu at @drbolueso and check out Littersense at @littersense.
Talking Sit is hosted by Jade Nicholas CCAB and edited by Jericho Reid.
18 Feb 2026
Episode 6: Communicating with Deaf and Blind Dogs (With Morag Heirs)
Welcome to Talking Sit, the podcast that spills the kibble on the pets we know and love through the eyes of their humans. This week I am joined by Clinical Animal Behaviourist and deaf/blind dog specialist Morag Heirs.
Join us as we dispel myths about deaf and/or blind dogs and learn how to communicate with them. For example, how do we work with a reactive dog who can't see or hear us?
If you liked this episode be sure to follow me on socials at @aboutyourdog, and you can visit Morag's website here: Changing Canine Behaviour across York, North Yorkshire and beyond (https://changingcaninebehaviour.co.uk/)Don't forget to rate and review to spread the word and help more animals!
(Talking Sit is a podcast owned by About Your Dog, and is edited by Jericho Reid.)
11 Feb 2026
Episode 5: Pet Physiotherapy Explained (With Kayleigh Stoffel)
Welcome to Talking Sit, the podcast that spills the kibble on the pets we know and love through the eyes of their humans. This week I am joined by Veterinary Physiotherapist: Kayleigh Stoffel to talk all things muscles and joints.
You are going to hear some eye watering stories about animals masking their pain and the beauty of preventative care through physiotherapy. Not to mention the free house adjustment and lifestyle tips that Kayleigh gives us.
If you liked this episode be sure to follow me on socials at @aboutyourdog, and you can visit Kayleigh's website here: Kayleigh Vet Physio | Canine Physiotherapy in Hampshire (https://www.ktvetphysio.com/)
Don't forget to rate and review to spread the word and help more animals!
(Talking Sit is a podcast owned by About Your Dog, and is edited by Jericho Reid.)
4 Feb 2026
Episode 4: Is Your Cat Climbing the Curtains? (With Lucy Hoile)
This week on Talking Sit: An Animal Behaviour & Training Podcast Lucy Hoile joins me to dive into the fascinating world of cat behaviour. Ever wondered why your cat ignores you, scratches the sofa, or suddenly starts peeing outside the litter tray? In this episode, we unpack what your cat is really trying to tell you.
We talk stress, enrichment, body language, indoor vs outdoor lifestyles, and the most common behaviour problems guardians face with their cats. Whether you live with a confident climber, a nervous hide-and-seek champion, or a feisty little diva, this episode will help you understand your cat better and build a calmer, happier home together.
If you loved this episode, don’t forget to download and share. Better yet, why not leave a rating or review? It all helps!
Be sure to follow me at @aboutyourdog and Lucy @lucy_hoile_feline_behaviourist on your socials!
28 Jan 2026
Episode 3: Decoding Dog Food (With Alyssa Ralph)
Joining me this week on Talking Sit: An Animal Behaviour & Training Podcast is Alyssa Ralph, Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Canine Nutritionist. Have you ever wondered what "normal" dog poo looks like? Well, this week you will find out. Alyssa talks about kibble versus raw feeding, gut health, microbiomes and so much more. This episode is for anyone that has had to use multiple poo bags, is battling behaviour problems like reactivity, or for the humans caring for those fussy eaters.
Follow @aboutyourdog and @holisticpetsuk and find Alyssa at www.holisticpetservices.co.uk if you need help with your dog's tummy. If you enjoyed the episode don't forget to download, share, and leave us a review!
21 Jan 2026
Episode 2: Evidence Versus the Algorithm (With Kerry Sheldrick)
Please welcome Kerry Sheldrick from Howl School for Dogs to Talking Sit: An Animal Behaviour & Training Podcast for this week’s episode, “Evidence Versus the Algorithm.” We dive into viral dog training videos, force-free training, canine behaviour science, and the difference between ethical, evidence-based dog training and what just performs well online.
If you’re confused by TikTok dog trainers, Instagram reels, YouTube advice, and conflicting tips about reactivity, aggression, anxiety, puppy training, or behaviour problems, this episode will help you spot red flags and choose methods rooted in positive reinforcement, learning theory, and your dog’s emotional wellbeing.
Follow @aboutyourdog and @howl.school.for.dogs, and subscribe to Talking Sit for weekly dog behaviour and training podcast episodes.
14 Jan 2026
Episode 1: What Your Vet Wishes You Knew (With Fabian Rivers)
Welcome to Talking Sit, the podcast that spills the kibble on the pets we know and love through the eyes of their humans. This week I am joined by Fabian Rivers (AKA Dready Vet) to talk all things veterinary care.
Join us as we ask: How do I know if a lizard is in pain? Who is in charge of those eye-watering vet fees? And why on earth does Fabian's tortoise have such a large booty?
If you liked this episode be sure to follow me on socials at @aboutyourdog, and follow Fabian at @dreadyvet 🐾 And of course, be sure to subscribe ahead of next week's episode!
(Talking Sit is a podcast owned by About Your Dog, and is kindly edited by Jericho Reid.)
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