Fawn Dog's ® Specialist Dog Training Advice
Techniques, Behaviour and Canine Psychology explained by a professional positive dog behaviourist and member of the Pet Professional Guild.
These episodes, created by Tilly BSc (Hons), reflect what she teaches owners every day and will tell you the truth about your dog’s problems and how to fix them yourself, without harsh techniques - that's no prong or e- collars!
Winner of the Kent Costumer Service Awards 2023
South East's Most Dedicated Dog Training Provider 2024
Global Recognition Awards 2023
Over 200 5 Star Reviews
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Episodes
31 episodes since 2022
How to Entertain and Tire out a Puppy when I Can't Walk Him?
Do you have a crazy high energy puppy and the 5min per month isn't tiring him out enough? Are you getting bitten more and more and you just don't know where to even begin? A complete guide to entertaining and enriching your new pup...
August 22, 2024
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25:06
Home Visit: 10yr Gundog X Staffy Guarding Human Food - Severe Bite History
If you're looking for help with resource guarding, especially if it's a little different like Finn here, this will give you a good start up program to help move forward. Finn has severely punctured people who then needed hospitalis...
Subscriber Episode
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July 09, 2024
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28:23
When is it the Right Time to Say Goodbye?
I'm sorry you're having to go through this decision right now, it is a heavy burden. Knowing when it's the right time, whether you can keep your dog comfortable or keep clearing up after them day after day can get very confusing and overw...
June 25, 2024
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15:23
Introducing Your Dog to Your Baby
How to safely introduce your dog to your newborn baby. Should you keep them separate until later or is it best to get close and personal so that he knows what it is?Safety TipsPsychology Explained!Programs Given
June 24, 2024
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31:08
Home Visit: 10yr Cockapoo x BichonYorkie Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety but a completely differently situation! Wilma can be left for a few hours in the daytime but since the death of the other dog will bark at night until let into the owner's bed.Listen to my program on how we're going to fi...
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June 12, 2024
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26:53
Home Visit: 9yr Cockapoo Separation Anxiety
Welcome to the first podcast on my home visits! This time we're visiting Jackson the cockapoo who has recently developed separation anxiety since they moved a year ago. He's getting so upset and stressed when left alone. Listen to ...
Subscriber Episode
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June 06, 2024
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29:42
Your Anxiety is Ruining Your Dog Training!
Don't bother training your dog if you have anxiety! Why? This is so harsh Tilly!I know. It’s the sad reality though, unless you can be calm and confident, your dog will always be picking up cues from you- wether you use pos...
May 23, 2024
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19:45
Reward the Calm- Dog Training
Everyone is always pushing "reward the calm". But what if Teddy is NEVER calm? How is this similar to "reward the good, ignore the bad"?Real life examples, indoors and out for rewarding the calm.
March 17, 2024
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19:42
Final Stage of Recall
Is your dog still running away? But it's hit and miss and you can't figure out why you haven't got recall when you've done SO much training?! You've ALMOST got recall! This will help you figure out your final stage of recall. ...
March 11, 2024
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25:01
Is Your German Shepherd Reactive?
If you have a GSD puppy that is BARKING you need to stop this NOW. These are difficult dogs and once they hit 18months become almost impossible to work with! They typically aren't easy family pets and often rehomed or put down due to a...
November 13, 2023
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25:44
How to Grieve Your Dog- with Special Guest Erica from Wolfies Wish
This episode interviews Erica from Wolfies Wish- a specialty company that helps owners mourn the loss of their beloved pets. This topic is close to my heart as I lost Sky July 2023 and it really was exceptionally hard- despit...
November 12, 2023
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47:37
Why Dog Training is like Pilates?
How learning about pilates will help your dog training! Learn about dealing with reactivity and what point you should be training or leaving the situation.
October 23, 2023
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28:58
Should I Get a 2nd Dog?
How will getting a second dog change your life? I've recently lost my greyhound and everyones always asking if I will get another! My answer is always NO!Here's why!
September 29, 2023
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22:02
Fight or Flight...? What about Freeze, Faint and Fawn?
Learn about the 5 Fs- a mammal's natural stress response. Fight, Flight, Freeze, Faint and Fawn. Why Fawn is also called Fool and Friend. How playing can actually be a stress response and how dogs use this in their lan...
September 01, 2023
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21:05
Train Recall with Your Dog
Recall is a fundamental skill for your dog to ignore any distractions and come running straight back! This is straight forward but takes a long time, I'll explain why!Ultimately every dog can learn recall but there are some pitfalls mos...
July 25, 2023
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23:25
Teach Your Dog to Blow Bubbles, Sneeze on Command and More!
Learn how to teach your dog interesting tricks! Ever wondered how people teach their dogs to blow bubbles in the water bowl, fancied teaching your dog to wee on command but never have the treats on you? (Guess what- for some things you don't ev...
July 06, 2023
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10:09
The Best Things to Teach a New Puppy
Everyone loves training their new puppy or rescue dog! But most owners stick with "party tricks" rather than what will actually be useful for an adult dog to know!Forget roll over, let's go into what will get your puppy to grow into a h...
March 20, 2023
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16:29
The Number 1 Recall Problem! (And How to Fix it!)
Do you have a dog that has perfect recall... when there's no other distractions? A dog who just wants to greet every dog and even if you have the best chicken still won't come back?Well you may be interested to learn this isn't actually...
March 17, 2023
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21:30
Street Dogs & Dogs from Abroad : Pros and Cons
Street dogs and dogs from abroad are something I specialise in and work a lot with. This goes through the pros and cons of street dogs from getting them from a centre to living with one. This is also useful if you already have a st...
November 11, 2022
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30:48
Why Isn't Your Dog Motivated, Why Doesn't He Listen?
How to Motivate your dog to do what you want! (Or not want!) Not food motivated? Ignores you when there's a high stimulus? Check out my best tips which I use with dogs everyday.
September 29, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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19:19
Why You Shouldn't Choose a Nervous Dog
Lots of owners feel endeared towards a nervous puppy or rescue dog because they want to help. However lots of these dogs have extreme behaviours and are hard to fit into family life- here's why.
July 03, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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20:36
Stop Your Dog Digging in the Garden ( FULL EPISODE!)
(Quick apology I didn't realise I hadn't uploaded the full tape! Full tips and tricks now added!!!) Most dogs will dig at some point in their lives and it can be a pain when your garden is full of holes or all your new plants have ...
May 25, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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13:14
Understanding OCD & Displacement Behaviours in Dogs
Displacement behaviour is when an animal offers a different behaviour out of context- usually due to a stressful situation. This can be scratching, chewing feet, spinning, chasing shadows, digging, humping etc. When it starts to appear without ...
May 17, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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15:07
Pros & Cons of Slip Leads for Dogs
Slip leads can cause damage to your dog's neck if he's a strong puller, however for some training programs they are a necessary piece of equipment and you will see why.
March 28, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:21
Rescue Dogs: Settling in Your New Dog
Bringing your new rescue dog home is exciting but can be frightening for him so take things slowly. Use these first weeks to establish routines and boundaries with your dog. Get the relationship right first and everything will fall into place.&...
March 13, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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15:50