Letters From Your Dog

By Dr Holly Tett, Paws Up Dogs

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Most of us bring a dog into our lives to enjoy adventures together and have an amazing relationship with our furry friends. 

Sometimes life together can feel like a struggle though and we can end up feeling stressed or overwhelmed, or unsure how to best support or dogs.

Dr Holly Tett is a Clinical Psychologist for people and Animal Behaviourist for dogs. She fuses her knowledge of both ends of the lead to help you to better understand each other, overcome challenges and build a loving relationship together, using only kind methods and strategies.


Episode Date
What To Do When Your Dog Is Too Excited By Food To Learn
Jun 13, 2026
The Letters We Never Receive
Jun 05, 2026
Beware the common teabag!
May 16, 2026
Top Tip For Relaxed Lead Walking
Apr 24, 2026
It's ok to take a break
Mar 26, 2026
Dog Humping As A Trigger For Sexual Violence Memories
Mar 20, 2026
Close It
Mar 13, 2026
Stop guessing when your dog will react
Mar 05, 2026
Taking the fear out of towel drying
Feb 19, 2026
Anyone for a singalong?
Feb 13, 2026
Joint Supplements Aren’t Pain Killers
Feb 05, 2026
Bridging The Gap
Jan 29, 2026
The Dr. Pepper Wall
Jan 24, 2026
Why dogs are better than humans (joke..kinda)
Jan 16, 2026
Bouncy Greeter Top Tip
Jan 01, 2026
A Lesson & A Thank You
Dec 24, 2025
Redirecting Angry Energy
Dec 20, 2025
The Dog Guardian Coaching Countdown Episode Five: The Path Forward Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming
Dec 13, 2025
The Dog Guardian Coaching Countdown Episode Four: 5-Minute Connection Rituals You Can Start Today
Dec 12, 2025
The Dog Guardian Coaching Countdown Episode Three: You’re Not Failing — You’re Communicating
Dec 11, 2025
The Dog Guardian Coaching Countdown Episode Two: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Matter (And Yours Do Too)
Dec 10, 2025
The Dog Guardian Coaching Countdown Episode One: Connection vs. Compliance: Why the Difference Matters
Dec 09, 2025
Pain is pain
Nov 22, 2025
Recall without the recall
Nov 15, 2025
Do you experience health anxiety about your dog?
Oct 23, 2025
Can I Hold Your Hand?
Oct 17, 2025
4 Simple things I do to prevent food bowl resource guarding
Oct 11, 2025
How we damage trust with our dogs and how to rebuild those bonds
Oct 02, 2025
I don't care about your llama pyjamas!
Sep 11, 2025
A special kind of jumping up - help for dogs that want to leap on strangers!
Sep 04, 2025
Mental Health Real Talk Mini Series: Episode 5: The Pressure Of Happiness
Aug 29, 2025
Mental Health Real Talk Mini Series: Episode 4: Letting Go Of People In Your Life That Cause You Harm
Aug 22, 2025
Mental health real talk mini series: Episode Three: Talking Panic
Aug 14, 2025
Mental health real talk mini series: Episode Two: Understanding Passive Suicidal Thoughts
Aug 07, 2025
Mental health real talk mini series: Episode One: The Dark Feelings That You Are Allowed To Have
Jul 31, 2025
What would your dog write in your dating profile?
Jul 24, 2025
The 4 Points Of Reward
Jul 10, 2025
Supporting Sensitive Dogs Series: Episode 4
Jun 26, 2025
Supporting Sensitive Dogs Series: Episode 3
Jun 13, 2025
Supporting Sensitive Dogs Series: Episode 2
May 23, 2025
Supporting Sensitive Dogs Series: Episode 1
May 10, 2025
Sneak Peak Into The Secret KIENO Podcast: Stories of dogs that help, support and heal
Apr 27, 2025
Cheeky Chicken
Apr 18, 2025
Kindness is essential, not optional
Apr 12, 2025
How To Come To Terms With A Serious Illness Diagnosis For Your Dog
Apr 05, 2025
How do I get my dog to relax when I am active?
Mar 22, 2025
Ever felt shamed by a dog professional? Try these tips to help!
Mar 07, 2025
What's your evacuation procedure?
Feb 23, 2025
Kindness for kindness sake
Feb 13, 2025
Four ways my dogs have supported me.
Feb 06, 2025
When depression steals your sparkle
Jan 30, 2025
Is your dog holding up a mirror to you?
Jan 23, 2025
Medication? I'm out!
Jan 16, 2025
Trigger Hunting!
Jan 10, 2025
Boom, boom, crash!
Jan 03, 2025
The Beauty Of The 30 Second Connection Session
Dec 13, 2024
Joy Jar
Nov 29, 2024
Working with Silent Triggers
Nov 14, 2024
Nearly losing my dog and gaining new perspectives
Nov 07, 2024
Can I pick my dog up?
Nov 01, 2024
Internal V External: For Dogs Who Don't Seem To Be Improving
Oct 09, 2024
If Your Dog Is Your Reason To Stay (In Honour of Suicide Awareness Month)
Sep 24, 2024
Do you feel guilty as a dog parent?
Sep 09, 2024
Think SCAR
Sep 09, 2024
Am I rewarding bad behaviour?
Aug 20, 2024
Is Your Dog Pushing Your Boundaries?
Aug 13, 2024
Should I let my dog *insert activity here*?
Aug 04, 2024
Dogs, fear and meaning
May 24, 2024
How is a tail wag like a human smile?
May 16, 2024
More than the 3Ds
Apr 16, 2024
How to tell your dog trainer you don’t understand, need more time to learn or are feeling overwhelmed
Mar 23, 2024
How to live your best life with your dog
Feb 03, 2024
A quick and simple tip for dogs that leap and jump when you come home
Jan 27, 2024
Do you care what people think of you and your dog?
Jan 18, 2024
Your Adolescent Dog
Oct 23, 2023
My First 10 Months With Strudel
Oct 08, 2023
Listener Question: Preparing your dog for a new dog moving in next door
Sep 23, 2023
Recall Consolation Prizes!
Sep 02, 2023
Run, Stop, Run (For Dogs Who Don't Want To Go Home!)
Aug 12, 2023
Managing Feelings Of Guilt As A Dog Parent
Aug 11, 2023
How Do I Help My High Energy, High Drive Dog To Have A Chill Day At Home?
Jul 29, 2023
Is It Ever Too Late To Help A Dog?
Jul 10, 2023
Reward Stations For Fun & Connection!
Jun 16, 2023
Get Smelly and Help Your Dog To Feel Safer In New Places
Jun 09, 2023
Your Chilled Dog Gets Stressed Too Sometimes
Jun 04, 2023
The More You Listen To Your Dog, The More They Will Talk To You
May 24, 2023
"My dog's "reactivity"is unpredictable so how do I know when to step in?
Apr 24, 2023
Do you wish you could go back in time and parent your dog differently?
Feb 19, 2023
My dog’s 3 and now she’s anxious all of a sudden
Jan 26, 2023
Age is NOT a diagnosis
Dec 09, 2022
My Dog Sniffs People's Bits
Dec 02, 2022
Listener Question: "How Do I Encourage My Current Dog To Bond With My New Puppy?
Nov 19, 2022
Dogs Should Be Seen And Not Heard?
Nov 09, 2022
A New Look At Confidence
Oct 21, 2022
Obedience isn't natural
Sep 30, 2022
Scary or Safe?
Sep 14, 2022
Body Blocking (Part two of a two part series)
Aug 05, 2022
Reward Blocking (Part One Of A Two Part Series)
Aug 01, 2022
It's not always what it seems....
Jul 21, 2022
What to do when you love your dog but you don't like them right now
Jul 21, 2022
Using S.L.E.E.P.P to understand resource guarding
Jun 09, 2022
Cracking Puppy Toilet Training
Jun 09, 2022
Why Connection Is The Most Important Thing
May 29, 2022
My Top Ten Tips For Helping Chewing Puppies
May 29, 2022
Mental Health Awareness Week Special: Give Yourself Permission
May 12, 2022
"Danger" Words To Be Aware Of When Choosing A Dog Trainer Or Behaviourist
May 12, 2022
Help For Dogs That Jump Up On Guests Part Three: Listener Question
Apr 23, 2022
Help Your Dog To Understand You Better With These Human Training Games
Apr 23, 2022
How Do I Get My Partner / Parents / Kids / Dog Walker / Dog Training Client On Board With My Training Ethos?
Apr 13, 2022
What would your dog buy with their lottery ticket?
Mar 24, 2022
Listener Question: "How Do I Help My Dog To Settle When He's Aroused & Highly Worked Up
Mar 21, 2022
Mystery Episode: Listener Question (hint, it's about puppies)!
Mar 10, 2022
Who's more triggered? You or your dog?
Mar 03, 2022
Help For Dogs That Jump Up On Guests Part Two!
Mar 03, 2022
Help For Dogs That Jump Up On Guests
Feb 25, 2022
What to do when you feel overwhelmed by your dog
Feb 13, 2022
When your training goes wrong...use PEPPER!
Jan 31, 2022
So you just brought home a new puppy? Start Here!
Dec 31, 2021
One Simple Tweak That Will Make A Huge Difference To Your Relationship With Your Dog
Dec 23, 2021
Helping your dog (and managing your guests!) this Christmas!
Dec 20, 2021
Skills, Multi-skills, Advanced Skills and Life Skills...what's the difference?
Dec 09, 2021
What are the challenges of sharing your life with multiple dogs?
Nov 24, 2021
Spoiler Alert! Your Dog Doesn't Have To Work For Every Piece Of Their Food!
Nov 24, 2021
When I Nearly Lost My Dog
Nov 11, 2021
Avoid These Separation Anxiety Pitfalls!
Nov 04, 2021
How to get amazing focus from your dog (using the 6 Rs)
Oct 18, 2021
The Power, Threat, Meaning Framework (Episode 3 of 3 in this series: The Role Of Human Emotion In Dog Training)
Oct 11, 2021
It's Not Your Fault! (Episode 1 in this 3 part series - The Role of Human Emotion In Dog Training)
Oct 08, 2021
The Fear (Episode 2 in this 3 part series - The Role Of Human Emotion In Dog Training)
Oct 08, 2021
The Lettuce-Chocolate Effect
Sep 16, 2021
What is the balance between trying to change my dog's behaviour v adapting to fit the dog I have?
Aug 26, 2021
Is Your Dog Stubborn?
Jul 25, 2021
Depression And Being A Pet Parent
Jul 25, 2021
Anxiety and the 4 Fs: Don't Ask Your Reactive Dog To Sit
Jul 18, 2021
The Cycle Of Change
Jul 04, 2021
Should I ignore my dog when they bark, whine, cry??
Jul 04, 2021
Arguing About How to Train The Dog? This Will Help!
Jun 17, 2021
Are You "Managing" Or Depriving?
Jun 17, 2021
Bonus Episode - How To Help Dogs That Get Over-Excited In The Car!
Jun 10, 2021
The Glass Building Effect
Jun 10, 2021
The difference between crate training and crate abuse
Jun 03, 2021
What is a well trained dog?
Jun 03, 2021
Where To Get Started With Your Dog Training
Jun 01, 2021