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

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Welcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!
Join us for an exciting, multi-perspective deep dive with our very own Lauren and two super special returning guests, Bill and Jen, as they team up to explore the incredible world of raising, training and understanding puppies! Together, they share heartwarming stories, invaluable insights, expert advice, and secrets to success from both pet dog owner and professional dog trainer perspectives.
Whether you're welcoming a new puppy home, facing common puppy training problems with a young dog, or you’re looking to hone your dog training skills, Lauren, Jen and Bill are bringing you the knowledge you need to succeed:
🐾 Insights on early puppy development, their innate instincts and adorable quirks.
🐾 Essential tips on appropriate socialisation and creating safe spaces for puppies.
🐾 Top strategies for nurturing confidence and emotional intelligence in young dogs.
In this episode, Lauren, Jen and Bill also focus on how to foster confident, well-socialised puppies from day one, including the importance of building strong foundations, balancing exposure to new experiences, and the power of "doing life" with your puppy and socialising them in a way that avoids overwhelm, stress and unnecessary risks.
This episode is packed with actionable advice, personal experiences, and expert tips to help guide you through common challenges and set you up for success in all aspects of puppy life, including:
✅ Growing trust, effective communication and a strong bond with your puppy
✅ Overcoming puppy training problems with games-based concept training.
✅ Getting early socialisation right without overexposing your puppy.
✅ Building confidence in shy or timid puppies and shaping skills for lifelong success.
✅ Managing siblings or multiple puppies whilst ensuring individual development.
✅ Balancing structure with flexibility in a puppy’s routine to avoid boredom and stress.
At Absolute Dogs, we're committed to empowering you with the tools and understanding necessary to raise a happy, confident, and well-adjusted dog so tune in now for actionable advice, practical puppy socialisation tips and uplifting stories that will inspire and guide you on your puppy training journey!

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