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Found It, Fetched It - Your Weekly Dose of Gundog Wisdom from the LWDGAuthor: The Ladies Working Dog Group
Welcome to the Found It, Fetched It Podcast by the Ladies Working Dog Group. Join us fortnightly as the LWDG Group and Guest Experts talk about all things working dog and gundog! Your podcast for online and on-air dog training. More about the Ladies Working Dog Group: The LWDG supports ladies nationwide (and in other countries) with a wealth of support and information, including masterclasses, featured expert support, training tips, and tools. With regular online coaching and meet-ups in our virtual 'Ask Us Anything', these resources are aimed at supporting lady handlers to get the absolute best from their dogs whilst growing confidence and belief in themselves so that they can become a team. www.thelwdg.com Language: en-gb Genres: Hobbies, Kids & Family, Leisure, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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173. Why Distractions Dont Work When Dog Is Chasing
Thursday, 1 May, 2025
Picture this: your dog spots a rabbit, and in a heartbeat, they’re gone—ears off, instincts on. You’re left shouting, waving treats, praying they’ll turn back… but they don’t. Sound familiar?In this heartfelt and practical episode, Jo sits down with LWDG experts Claire Denyer, Gemma Martin, and Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor to explore why distractions just don’t cut it when your dog’s brain is wired for the chase—and what actually does work instead.We dive into:🐾 Why chasing is hardwired in many breeds🐾 The moment a distraction fails—and why🐾 The five foundational skills every handler needs🐾 How to rebuild trust and confidence after setbacksThis is for every handler who’s ever felt helpless, frustrated, or worried about letting their dog off lead again. You’re not alone—and there is a path forward.✨ Download our free Calm Dog Blueprint and take the next step toward a calmer, more responsive dog: https://ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/calm-dog-blueprint/
