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LWDG POD DOG

LWDG POD DOG

By: The Ladies Working Dog Group
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 Join us weekly as the LWDG Group and Guest Experts talk about all things working dog and gundog! Your weekly podcast for online and on air dog training. More about the LWDG: 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 'Dog & Duck', 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© 2023 The Ladies Working Dog Group All Rights Reserved.
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  • 201. What Changes When You Finally Speak Gundog - Supercar On A Shoestring Series

    201. What Changes When You Finally Speak Gundog - Supercar On A Shoestring Series
    Jan 27 2026
    If training feels hard work rather than teamwork, this episode is for you.In this final live of the week, Joanne pulls together everything we’ve explored and explains what actually shifts when you stop guessing… and start understanding what your dog is telling you.This isn’t about better commands.It’s about better conversations.In this episode, we explore:Why training feels exhausting when you don’t share the same “language”Living with a high-drive dog without understanding their operating system is like being abroad permanently — lots of effort, lots of frustration, and very little ease.Why most handlers over-talk, over-handle, and second-guessNot because they’re doing it wrong — but because they’re trying to communicate in human logic with a dog brain.The moment things start to feel calmer (without calming your dog)When you understand state, arousal, and readiness, your timing improves — and suddenly everything needs less effort.Why this isn’t about obedience — or being stricterIt’s about relationship, rhythm, and responding rather than reacting. More like a dance than a drill.How the five topics from this week are actually one problemBeing outpaced, doing more exercise, feeling like a passenger, trying to calm drive, and feeling misunderstood all come back to one missing system.The big takeaway:When you finally “get” your dog’s dialect, the tension drops.You stop guessing.You stop battling.And you start working with the dog in front of you.That relief isn’t accidental — it’s teachable.🎓 What’s next?This episode leads directly into our free masterclass:Holding a Supercar by a ShoestringA live, supportive session on how to finally speak gundog — even if you never plan to see a shooting field.You’ll learn how to:Slow things down mentally (for you)Read what your dog is actually telling youRespond with confidence instead of hesitation📅 Thursday 29th January⏰ 7.30pm (UK)Come live if you can — the energy and clarity are different when we do this together.Thanks for joining us for this episode of Found It, Fetched It. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got muddy boots and a seasoned dog by your side, we’re here to walk the journey with you. We’re all about real talk, practical tips, and celebrating every little win—because in this world, progress isn’t always perfect, but it’s always worth it.💬 We’d love to hear from youGot a story to share, a question to ask, or just fancy saying hi? Come chat with us on socials or pop over to the website.📚 Want to go further with your training?Holding a Supercar by a ShoestringA Free Masterclass for Owners of High-Drive Dogs on How to Finally ‘Speak Gundog’ even if You Never Plan to See a Shooting Field. When you sign up, I’ll send you a short reflection, Are You Driving or Just Hanging On, to help you notice whether you’re leading or reacting before the session. Jan 29th 2026 7.30pm🎓 The LWDG Society Expert-led courses, community support, and the kind of training that actually makes sense.📱 Stay connected with the pack:Website: ladiesworkingdoggroup.comFacebook: Ladies Working Dog GroupInstagram: @ladiesworkingdogs✨ And remember… Every session, every stumble, every breakthrough, it all counts. You’re not just training a dog. You’re building trust, confidence, and a community that’s right behind you.Keep going. We see you. 💛
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    13 mins
  • 200. Why Direction Comes Before Calm in High Drive Dogs - Supercar On A Shoestring Series

    200. Why Direction Comes Before Calm in High Drive Dogs - Supercar On A Shoestring Series
    Jan 26 2026
    Why Direction Comes Before Calm in High-Drive DogsIn this Monday Morning Mindset episode, Jo explores a truth that changes everything for owners of high-drive dogs:👉 Calm doesn’t come from slowing your dog down.👉 Calm comes from direction, boundaries, and leadership.If you’ve ever found yourself saying “I just need them to calm down” — this one’s for you.What This Episode CoversWhy “waiting for calm” doesn’t workTaking your foot off the accelerator without steering doesn’t stop the engine.High-drive dogs don’t need us to step back — they need us to step in.The difference between a gap and a voidA gap is a moment where the dog waits, steady and available.A void is when the handler checks out — and the dog fills the space by self-appointing.Suppression vs regulationA quiet dog isn’t always a calm dog.Suppression looks still, but it’s pressure waiting to explode.True calm is regulation:• movement with purpose• stopping when asked• thinking even when excitedWhy boundaries create calm (not conflict)Boundaries aren’t punishment.They’re information.They answer the dog’s constant question: “What do you want me to do next?”Calm is not the destination — it’s the journeyCalm is what happens when a dog understands:• what matters• when to act• when to stand downThe handler’s role under pressureDogs can’t regulate if we’re also overwhelmed.You don’t need to be another beach ball under water.You need to be the anchor.Because calm travels down the lead.Key TakeawayHigh-drive dogs don’t need less of you.They need orientation, direction, and follow-through — especially when things feel intense.When the handler is steady, the dog can be too.Mentioned in This Episode• The Calm Dog Blueprint (free resource)• Why “settle” matters just as much as “sit”• Live masterclass: Holding a Supercar by a ShoestringThanks for joining us for this episode of Found It, Fetched It. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got muddy boots and a seasoned dog by your side, we’re here to walk the journey with you. We’re all about real talk, practical tips, and celebrating every little win—because in this world, progress isn’t always perfect, but it’s always worth it.💬 We’d love to hear from youGot a story to share, a question to ask, or just fancy saying hi? Come chat with us on socials or pop over to the website.📚 Want to go further with your training?Holding a Supercar by a ShoestringA Free Masterclass for Owners of High-Drive Dogs on How to Finally ‘Speak Gundog’ even if You Never Plan to See a Shooting Field. When you sign up, I’ll send you a short reflection, Are You Driving or Just Hanging On, to help you notice whether you’re leading or reacting before the session. Jan 29th 2026 7.30pm🎓 The LWDG Society Expert-led courses, community support, and the kind of training that actually makes sense.📱 Stay connected with the pack:Website: ladiesworkingdoggroup.comFacebook: Ladies Working Dog GroupInstagram: @ladiesworkingdogs✨ And remember… Every session, every stumble, every breakthrough, it all counts. You’re not just training a dog. You’re building trust, confidence, and a community that’s right behind you.Keep going. We see you. 💛
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    13 mins
  • 199. From Passenger to Driver - Supercar On A Shoestring Series

    199. From Passenger to Driver - Supercar On A Shoestring Series
    Jan 25 2026
    If you’ve ever felt like your dog is making all the decisions while you’re just trying to keep up… this episode will land.In this live, Joanne explains one of the biggest missing pieces in gundog training — where the handler actually sits — and why so many capable, caring owners end up feeling out of control despite doing all the right things.This isn’t about being firmer.It’s about timing, influence, and learning how to step into the driver’s seat.In this episode, we cover:What “passenger mode” really looks likeNot doing nothing — but hesitating, overthinking, and leaving gaps where the dog has to decide for themselves.Why timing matters more than speedYou don’t need to react as fast as your dog — you need to teach them to give you time before acting.How influence is lost before the dog runsThe moment your dog commits has already passed — the real work happens in the seconds before.The difference between self-control and steadinessAnd why teaching this gap is what allows teamwork to happen.Why this isn’t about dominanceLeading your dog isn’t control — it’s partnership, clarity, and shared direction.How reward timing shapes decisionsReward doesn’t bribe the next behaviour — it confirms the right choice has been made.The key shift:High-drive dogs don’t slow themselves down.They accelerate when direction is missing.When you learn how to step in earlier, give one clear direction, and see it through, your dog doesn’t push against you — they start working with you.That’s the difference between hanging on… and driving.🎓 What this leads intoThis episode feeds directly into our free masterclass:Holding a Supercar by a ShoestringA live session on how to guide high-drive dogs with confidence, timing, and teamwork — even if you never plan to work them.📅 Thursday 29th January⏰ 7.30pm (UK)Come live if you can — it’s where all of this slows down and becomes usable.Thanks for joining us for this episode of Found It, Fetched It. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got muddy boots and a seasoned dog by your side, we’re here to walk the journey with you. We’re all about real talk, practical tips, and celebrating every little win—because in this world, progress isn’t always perfect, but it’s always worth it.💬 We’d love to hear from youGot a story to share, a question to ask, or just fancy saying hi? Come chat with us on socials or pop over to the website.📚 Want to go further with your training?Holding a Supercar by a ShoestringA Free Masterclass for Owners of High-Drive Dogs on How to Finally ‘Speak Gundog’ even if You Never Plan to See a Shooting Field. When you sign up, I’ll send you a short reflection, Are You Driving or Just Hanging On, to help you notice whether you’re leading or reacting before the session. Jan 29th 2026 7.30pm🎓 The LWDG Society Expert-led courses, community support, and the kind of training that actually makes sense.📱 Stay connected with the pack:Website: ladiesworkingdoggroup.comFacebook: Ladies Working Dog GroupInstagram: @ladiesworkingdogs✨ And remember… Every session, every stumble, every breakthrough, it all counts. You’re not just training a dog. You’re building trust, confidence, and a community that’s right behind you.Keep going. We see you. 💛
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    17 mins
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