In today's episode, Natasja is joined by the Play Master himself: Craig Ogilvie. Craig is the Author of The Interactive Play Guide and together they have a chat about importance of using play to build and maintain your bond with your dog as well as touching on how to use play as an effective reward in your training.

So pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of your favourite hot drink and discover all there is to know about Interactive Play and find out how to use play to help you train your dog. As a special treat there is even a video version of this podcast episode on the Nightsabre Dog Training YouTube channel head here to check it out.

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You can find the Interactive Play Guide on Amazon

You can discover more on the training classes offered by Natasja Lewis here:
Training Classes in Dorset
Online training courses
Natasja's Book on the No Pulling Allowed website
No Pulling Allowed on Amazon

Intro and outro music by Joseph McDade

Today Natasja is joined by the lovely Suzanne Gould from Edinburgh Holistic Dogs. Suzanne is a rescue dog specialist and she has just published her first book The Rescue Rangers Roadmap.

So pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of your favourite hot drink and discover all there is to know about rescue dogs what to look out for when getting a rescue as well as sharing some top tips on settling a new rescue dog into your home. Get ready to pour us into your ears.

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Do you have a just acquired a rescue dog and want to know what you can do to make your new pal fit in right from the start? Check out Suzanne's book on Amazon

You can discover more on the training classes offered by Natasja Lewis here:
Training Classes in Dorset
Online training courses
Natasja's Book on the No Pulling Allowed website
No Pulling Allowed on Amazon

Intro and outro music by Joseph McDade

In today's episode, Natasja is joined by Lisa Jordan from KIS Agility based in Kent. Together they have a chat about Agility.

So pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of your favourite hot drink and discover all there is to know about Agility and find out whether this dog sport is for you and your dog.

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Want to find out more about Lisa Jordan and her business the KIS Agility

You can discover more on the training classes offered by Natasja Lewis here:
Training Classes in Dorset
Online training courses
Natasja's Book on the No Pulling Allowed website
No Pulling Allowed on Amazon

Intro and outro music by Joseph McDade

This week Natasja is joined by the lovely Helen Bull from Calm Dog Training based on the Isle of Wight and together they deep dive into the topic of Breed Prejudice and all that entails.

So pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of your favourite hot drink and discover all there is to know about breed prejudice and how you can avoid falling into this trap the pour us into your ears.

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Want to find out more about Helen Bull and her business the Calm Dog Training

You can discover more on the training classes offered by Natasja Lewis here:
Training Classes in Dorset
Online training courses
Natasja's Book on the No Pulling Allowed website
No Pulling Allowed on Amazon

Intro and outro music by Joseph McDade

Today Natasja is Joined by Carrie-Anne Sewlyn from Canine Hoopers World to talk about all things Hoopers. Carrie and Natasja discuss the benefits of doing hoopers with your dog and why it is so inclusive to all dog owners, breeds and abilities.

So pull up your favourite chair, pour yourself a cup of your favourite hot drink and relax while we share why you should consider giving hoopers a go with your dog.

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upcoming events:

Interactive Play Workshop with Craig Ogilvie
Motivational Reinforcement Strategies with Craig Ogilvie
3 Steps to Silence with Claire Lawrence

Our regular dog training classes have now been moved online:
Fun Focus Play Classes Zoom Classes
Fun Focus Play - Rally Obedience Classes Zoom Classes

Online courses:
No Pulling Allowed Online course
Fun Focus Play Online Course
Reliable Racing Recalls Online Course

Natasja's Book No Pulling Allowed: from painfully disappointing drag to delightfully relaxing stroll.

Intro and outro music by Joseph McDade

On today's episode, Natasja is joined by Clair Hickson from Talk to the Paw. Clair is a Dog Trainer and Behaviourist from Bristol and specialises in helping dog owners improve the lives of their Shy, Nervous and Anxious dogs. Clair and Natasja discuss how to identify whether your dog is shy, nervous or anxious and how to help them overcome their issues as well as having a look at the impact the current lockdown might be having on your dog.

So pull up your favourite chair, pour yourself a cup of your favourite hot drink and relax while we help you understand what you can do to turn you pessimistic dog into a confident optimistic canine who is better equipt to deal with life.

If you enjoy our podcasts then please subscribe on I-Tunes or on Stitcher Radio, or wherever else you stumbled across it and remember to leave us a little review and share the podcast with your friends and family.

upcoming events:

Interactive Play Workshop with Craig Ogilvie
Motivational Reinforcement Strategies with Craig Ogilvie
3 Steps to Silence with Claire Lawrence


Our regular dog training classes have now been moved online:
Fun Focus Play Classes Zoom Classes
Fun Focus Play - Rally Obedience Classes Zoom Classes

Online courses:
No Pulling Allowed Online course
Fun Focus Play Online Course
Reliable Racing Recalls Online Course - Coming Soon

Natasja's Book No Pulling Allowed: from painfully disappointing drag to delightfully relaxing stroll.

Intro and outro music by Joseph McDade

This weeks episode of the Fun Focus Play podcast is a little bit different. Today we are airing an interview about Barking Dogs that Natasja did with the lovely Claire Lawrence back at the end of 2018. the twist is that Claire was the interviewer and Natasja was the interviewee

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of your favourite hot drink, have a few biscuits or a piece of cake and settle down to discover the Barking Dog.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Dogz Thinkz Differentz

Our regular dog training classes:
www.nightsabredogtraining.co.uk

Natasja's Book No Pulling Allowed: from painfully disappointing drag to delightfully relaxing stroll.

Intro and outro music by Joseph McDade

In today's episode, Natasja is joined by Alexandra Noone, award-winning, stylist to the pooches from Berkshire to talk about looking after your dog's coat when you can't get to a groomer, and what you can do to keep your dog's coat in tip-top condition between grooming visits.

So pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of your favourite hot drink and discover what you can do to keep on top of those mats and tangles and make sure your dog enjoys her grooming session.

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Want to find out more about Alexandra Noone and her business the Paw Seasons Berkshire

You can discover more on the training classes offered by Natasja Lewis here:
Training Classes in Dorset
Online training courses
Natasja's Book on the No Pulling Allowed website
No Pulling Allowed on Amazon

Intro and outro music by Joseph McDade