The Paws Perspective

Dog training progress doesn’t always look dramatic. Often, it’s the small changes that happen quietly over weeks or months that show just how far you and your dog have come. In this episode, we talk about why progress...

This is a difficult episode, but an important one. Over the past five years, between us we’ve had to say goodbye to four of our own dogs, Murph, Rily, Tani and Dudley. With the recent loss of Murph, we wanted to have an...

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting but those first few weeks can also feel like a lot. What should you focus on? How much socialisation do they really need? And are you accidentally putting too much pressure on...

Thinking about getting a puppy? Choosing the right dog involves a lot more than falling in love with a cute face. In this episode, we break down how to choose a puppy that actually suits your lifestyle , including what...

In this episode, we’re changing things up with a fast-paced, quick-fire chat about all things dogs ! From dogs on the bed and our thoughts on crate training, to muddy paws, beach walks, enrichment toys and the...

Would You Rather: Dog Training Edition This week on The Paws Perspective , we’re doing things a little differently! Pat and Molly put their dog training opinions to the test with a rapid-fire game of Would You Rather...

Pet insurance is one of those things you hope you never need—but if you do, it can completely change the decisions you're able to make for your dog. In this episode of The Paws Perspective , Pat and Molly discuss why...

We all want our dogs to learn quickly. Whether it's loose lead walking, recall, reactivity or simply settling at a café, it's easy to wonder why progress isn't happening as fast as we'd hoped. In a world of quick fixes...

What could training a sheep possibly teach you about your dog? As it turns out… quite a lot. In this episode of The Paws Perspective , Molly shares her experience of training a sheep using positive reinforcement as part...

When we think about pain in dogs, we often imagine limping or obvious injuries. The reality is that many dogs experience pain in far more subtle ways. Changes in behaviour, increased reactivity, anxiety, reduced...

What does it actually mean to have a well-trained dog? Is it perfect obedience? A flawless recall? Never barking? Or is it something much more practical? In this episode, Pat and Molly unpack one of the biggest...

Most of us head out on a walk thinking our dog's main job is to walk nicely beside us. But what if the most important part of that walk is actually the part we spend the most time trying to stop? In this episode, Pat...

Dogs are masters at hiding pain. In the wild, showing weakness can make an animal vulnerable, so many dogs continue to play, walk, and wag their tails even when they're uncomfortable. As a result, pain often goes...

If we could only teach every dog owner one thing, what would it be? After more than a decade working with thousands of dogs and their owners, we've learnt that while there are endless training techniques, games and...

Episode Summary Why does your friend's dog seem to pick things up effortlessly while yours feels like a full-time job? Why did your last dog seem easy, but your current dog leaves you questioning everything? And why do...