Is your dog struggling... or are you stepping in too soon?In this episode Becky and Deb dive into what it really means to build resilience in dogs. How resilience helps dogs handle real-life challenges without falling to bits every time something weird, loud, or mildly inconvenient happens. They chat about how to strike the right balance between emotional safety and necessary discomfort, and how both ends of the training spectrum can actually squash your dog’s confidence. Plus, they’ll help you figure out when to step in… and when to chill out and let your dog work it out for themselves.

Is your dog getting enough real play — or are you just tossing a toy and calling it enrichment?In this episode, Becky and Deb dive into the real power of play in dog training and behaviour. We’re not talking solo zoomies in the garden — we mean interactive, bonding, behaviour-shaping fun that actually makes a difference.From busting the myth about dogs “winning” tug, to learning how to read your dog’s play style and energy levels, this episode is packed with tips, laughs, and straight-talking truths. Plus, why toys aren’t just for play, they’re underused weapons in your training toolkit.You can find the toys we use at Tug E Nuff Ruff Raggies

Ever look at your dog and think do they get to be a dog enough?

Becky & Deb discuss this very topic in this episode. Are we asking too much of our dogs and not repaying their cooperation with allowing them to do dog things enough?

Let us know your thoughts.