Debbie talks about the behaviours we so often label as naughty, from jumping up and mouthing to ragging on the lead, and why they are usually a sign of overwhelm rather than deliberate mischief. She explains how these behaviours become rewarding, why timing matters so much when redirecting them, and how quieter signals like a “thinking scratch” can warn you before things escalate.

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Debbie reflects on the four dogs she has shared her adult life with and how each one arrived at exactly the moment she needed the lesson they brought, from steady consistency to patience and working at a dog’s own pace. She shares how her most challenging dogs reshaped not only her approach to training but her parenting too.

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Debbie explores why some dogs bark at everything from the car when they are perfectly calm on walks, and how barrier frustration and being unable to move, sniff or read body language play a part. She explains why barking at passers by is rarely about protecting you, and why the confidence work you do outside transfers into the car and the window at home.

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Debbie tackles a question many dog owners quietly worry about: what happens if your dog never reaches the goal you have been training towards. She explores how character, breed and history shape what each dog can achieve, sharing honest stories about her own dogs, Dave, Rem and Fred, and the guilt and grief that can come with adjusting your expectations.

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Debbie talks about something every dog owner reaches for without a second thought, the humble treat, and how, delivered in the wrong way, it can stop working as a reward. She explains how asking a nervous dog to overcome its fear to reach food can tip it into internal conflict, so the treat becomes a warning rather than a welcome.

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Debbie explores how training should actually feel, arguing that enjoyment and connection matter just as much as results. She talks through the common reasons training starts to feel like a chore, from difficulty and lack of purpose to the pressure of expecting instant results, and explains why small wins deserve celebrating along the way.

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Debbie explores why asking for help is one of the fastest ways to accelerate progress with a reactive, anxious or struggling dog, and why so many dog owners resist reaching out until they're at breaking point.

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Debbie is joined by Tash to unpack residential training, day training and walk-and-trains, weighing up honestly when sending your dog away to be trained genuinely helps and when it falls short. They explore why a skill learned with a trainer does not always transfer back to you at home, why the handover and your own expectations matter so much, and how the relationship between you and your dog sits at the heart of it all. Get your 3 Day Free Trial at The Potter Pawcademy - Start Now!

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