In this episode of Beastly Talks, we're all about puppy socialisation! I have had many puppy jobs recently and while socialisation is a clear cut approach, it looks different for every pup.

Puppies are cute and fun, but they require a lot of work, to grow up to be well rounded citizens of the world. Socialisation is a very common topic that many people get wrong. Whether a puppy is over- or undersocialised, we almost always end up having behavioural issues.

Socialisation is not something you want to wing and hope for the best! This is an incredibly important part of puppy raising. Don't mistake sociability for socialisation. True socialisation is exposure training, where we work towards a general neutrality, which in turn will result in a relaxed and optimistic dog.

It is also important to understand that different breeds of dogs, need different areas of focus in their socialisation journey, and that it is in fact NOT "all in how you raise them." Genetics matter and when powerful dogs are given incorrect early exposure, problems are almost guaranteed to arise.

We break down the four categories of basic socialisation and the approach we take to building a confident and happy pup.

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In this episode of Beastly Talks, we get stuck into the difference between 'book smart' and 'street smart' dogs.

I have had a slew of dogs come in recently, all with the same "issues." They're highly trained in obedience, but they're still reactive. So... what is going on?

I differentiate between obedience – what I would call book smart – and autonomy, which I think of as street smart. Obedience is taught, practical tasks. Autonomy is life skills basically learned through the "fuck around and find out" principle.

Many owners and trainers (especially force free freaks) trap their dogs in an endless cycle of obedience, in an attempt to manage their dog's reactivity. But this creates a prison of frustration, which the dog is constantly trying to break out of, and that mindset increases the dog's reactivity. It is a vicious cycle.

So then, how do we break this cycle? How do we get the dog out of the books and into the streets? Have a listen and find out!

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In this episode of Beastly Talks, we are delving into the world of separation related issues.

What is separation anxiety? Well, in short, it is a dog experiencing distress while being separated from it's owner.

Separation anxiety can be an absolutely debilitating behavioural issue to deal with. You can't leave the house, can't go anywhere without your dog, destructive behaviour, council complaints, all the way to self-mutilation.

Treating separation anxiety is a slow and tedious process, but it can be fixed! Building up independence, making sure your dog is both physically and mentally fulfilled, preventing endless pacing and following are just some key elements.

This turned into quite a long podcast, but it is a complicated and nuanced one, and I wanted to be as detailed as possible. I hope you learn some handy tips and tricks from it!

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