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The Dogs Code PodcastAuthor: Katie Saywell
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katie-saywell/subscribe The Dogs Code is a training and coaching company specialising in Dachshund training and behaviour alongside owner coaching to create best friends through positive training. We aim to bring you valuable content from listening to the podcast in various areas of ownership, rescue and advice to help you live a calmer quieter life Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Your Dog Doesn’t Need More Walks… Interview with Niki French
Friday, 27 March, 2026
If you’ve ever been told your dog needs walking every day, this episode might completely change the way you think.In this episode, I sit down with award-winning dog trainer Niki French, founder of PupTalk and author of Stop Walking Your Dog, to talk about one of the most misunderstood topics in dog training.We unpack why the “more walks = better behaviour” advice isn’t always true and, in many cases, can actually make things worse.From reactive dogs and overstimulation to owner guilt and social pressure, this conversation dives into what’s really going on behind the behaviour and what dogs actually need instead.Niki shares how her own journey into dog training began after a life-changing accident, how working with struggling and rescue dogs shaped her approach, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is stop.This is not about doing less.It is about doing what actually works.In this episode, we cover:Why some dogs are not thriving on daily walksHow walking can increase reactivity, stress, and over-arousalThe pressure owners feel from social media and well-meaning adviceWhat to do instead of walking your dogHow to build calm, confident behaviour at home firstThe power of ACE Free Work and enrichmentWhy short, simple training moments can outperform long walksHow to break the cycle if your dog is strugglingIf you are dealing with barking, reactivity, overwhelm, or a dog that just cannot cope on walks, this episode will give you a completely different lens.You do not fix overwhelmed dogs by exposing them to more of what they cannot handle.You build the skills first, then the world becomes easier.Find Niki and learn more here:Direct link to the book:https://puptalk.co.uk/stop-walking-your-dog/Free ACE Free Work guide:https://go.puptalk.co.uk/how-to-get-started-with-ace-free-work-landing-page/Website:www.puptalk.co.ukLearn more about #dontwalkyourdogday:https://puptalk.co.uk/awareness-day/If this episode hits home for you, please share it with someone who needs to hear that they are not failing their dog and that there is another way.
