Episodes

  • Why dogs need play: Bond over toys, not just biscuits
    Jul 5 2025

    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

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    31 mins
  • Does your dog want to be more dog?
    May 24 2025

    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.

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    38 mins
  • Fantasy dog league
    Mar 26 2025

    Kicking off season 2 Deb and Becky have a Crufts inspired chat about their fantasy dog choices. If lifestyle, money, and space wasn't an option what dog breeds would they choose? Drop in the comments your fantasy dog league choices

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    57 mins
  • Militant dog owners don't like sharing
    Dec 28 2024

    In this episode Becky and Deb tackle the touchy subject of shared spaces.

    And why for some dog owners this brings out the worst in them and for others it seems a reasonable request to be aware of others in shared spaces.

    Seems a fitting subject to close season 1 of the podcast on and allow Becky to talk about one of her soap box topics.


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    42 mins
  • Christmas with dogs
    Dec 22 2024

    Becky and Deb chat through all the things you need to know about making Christmas with dogs as easy as possible.

    They chat about how to deal with visitors, what foods are toxic and being prepared for any emergencies.

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    30 mins
  • Dog walking or Daycare: What's right for your dog
    Nov 29 2024

    Becky and Deb discuss the differences between dog walking and daycare.

    They look at what questions you should be asking the people looking after your dog.

    What are the red and green flags you should know about.

    The signs you need to look for in your dogs behaviour that will tell you if what you've chosen is a good fit.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Secret world of seniors
    Nov 16 2024

    Join Becky and Deb as they discuss our senior dogs.

    Discover what age our dogs are considered seniors, what adaptations can you make as they get older and what floats a senior dogs boat.

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    56 mins
  • Home alone time
    Nov 9 2024

    Deb tells us how she's been introducing Blue to being left home alone. This leads to a discussion about what is a reasonable time to leave to dogs on their own and the different layers to consider about leaving dogs on their own.

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    38 mins