Allowing your dog the space and time to accept their new home, family or surroundings is crucial to your dog adapting in a positive way. Liz & Jeff talk about this period of decompression that all dogs need to go through to become comfortable in their space.

Start your journey towards off leash: Loose Leash Walk Reboot

"Go to your place." Learn why 'place' is one of the most important and helpful training concepts to achieving a calm dog you can take you can take anywhere.Start your journey towards off leash: Loose Leash Walk Reboot

From fireworks and slippery floors to golf clubs and garbage trucks, Liz and Jeff unpack some of the most common fears dogs face, where they come from and how to overcome them.

Start your journey towards off leash: Loose Leash Walk Reboot

Liz & Jeff talk about the benefits and responsibilities around having your dog off-leash.

Start your journey towards off leash: Loose Leash Walk Reboot

In this episode Liz and Jeff discuss the fear that is sometimes associated with putting the knowledge of your dog training skills into practice.

2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

In this episode Liz breaks down the building blocks of achieving a walk that's more enjoyable, fulfilling and problem free. 

2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

When you want to fix the BIG things with your dog’s behaviour (reactivity, pulling on the leash, separation anxiety, etc), you need to start with the small things. Liz & Jeff talk about the goal setting strategies that will help you and your pooch to overcome these big things.

FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide

2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

If you picked up your puppy during the height of covid, Liz and Jeff address some of the problem areas you may be experiencing with your best bud (dog).

FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide

2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

Liz & Jeff sit down producers (Kyle & Katie from Digital Sabbath) to talk about their new TV series, and what is next for Honest To Dog

FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide

2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

Liz & Jeff discuss the high-level flags (both red & green) that you can look out for when selecting a daycare for your dog. Check out the link below for the FREE complete step-by-step guide to choosing a structured daycare.

FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide

2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

Liz & Jeff talk about their formula for fulfilment to help your dog become a balanced happy member of the pack. They break down the steps they took to get their newest boy (Blue) back on track.

2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

Happy New Year! Jeff & Liz reflect on the wins of 2022, and set the table for the new year and how you can set achievable goals for you and your dog in the new year.

Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

Kirsty Coulson of Serene Spaw (Dog Grooming) joins Liz and Jeff for a new season of Honest To Dog. They dive right into the questions about grooming from YOU our loyal and loving HTD listeners.

Carmen is Liz & Jeff’s first dog. It seems fitting that they round out the 100th episode talking about the impact she had on their life, relationship, and the world of dogs and people around her. This one is for your Carmen.

Understanding the different intrinsic biological motivations your dog has (drives) will help you better diagnose and determine what aspects of your dog’s behaviour you should nurture to get a well rounded pup. Jeff and Liz talk about the drives that drive their own dogs, and some of the methods they utilize to help their dogs be happy social good boys.

Dog trainer referenced in this episode, Brian Agnew: @bagnew64

Liz & Jeff explore the intersection of their personal mental health and their dogs. This episode explores subject matters that include: depression, anxiety, and discussions of suicide. If you need to sit this one out, we will see you next week : )

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental well being, we encourage you to seek out help. Wherever you are in the world this resource is a good place to start: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm

Liz and Jeff talk about all things reactivity in today’s episode. How to recognize the difference between aggression and reactivity, some triggers your dog may be experiencing, and what you can do to help curb these behaviours.

As life get’s busy, many aspects of our day can take a back seat, including our structure around training our dogs. Liz and Jeff talk about how they have fallen off the wagon, dusted themselves off and got back on track.

When it comes to finding a trainer there are some figurative flags that you should look out for to make sure they will be a good fit for your dog, your lifestyle, and your investment. Liz & Jeff talk about it, and lay down the flags (good and bad) that you should be considered before you settle on a trainer.

Whether it’s seeing a neighbour on a walk, or one of the trainers you follow on socials. We are primed to compare our progress to that of others. Jeff & Liz set the expectation that we are all on our separate training journeys.