Ask Sarah #3

In this episode of Life Unleashed, Sarah Hodgson returns from her book-writing hiatus to explore the intricate connections between anxiety, aggression, and hyperarousal in dogs. Sarah breaks down the science behind these behaviors and offers practical insights to help dogs achieve balance. Discover how modern living impacts our dogs and learn  tips for creating a more harmonious life together. Don’t miss this informative episode—and grab a copy of Sarah’s new book Dog Anxiety For Dummies!

Does your dog bark incessantly at the doorbell? Maybe they're chasing squirrels or lizards while you're trying to go on a relaxing walk. In this episode, Sarah answers viewer questions and explains how one simple game can help your dog desensitize to all sorts of distractions.

We're all feeling some strong emotion going into this week's holiday. This podcast invites you to look at this season's celebration from your dog's point a view. I offer tips to make the festivities joyous no matter how many paws you walk on!

In this episode of Life Unleashed, Sarah breaks down the differences between positive and negative reinforcement training, how negative reinforcement can damage your dog's psyche, and the ways positive reinforcement shapes your dog's future for the better.

Why won't my dog listen to my commands? How do I potty train my dog in a high rise building? Is it possible to get my dog to stop barking? These questions and many more get answered on this week's episode of Ask Sarah!

Unlock a Stress-Free Vet and Groomer Experience for Your Dog! Join Sarah in this episode as she reveals expert tips to ease your dog's anxiety and make vet and groomer visits a breeze.

Welcome to another episode of Ask Sarah! This week Sarah answers a wide range of dog behavioral questions including how to calm your dog down, how to read dog body language, and what to do if your puppy is biting your hands.

In this weeks episode, Sarah explains the various reasons dogs hump and mount pillows, other dogs, and even you. Not all humping is inherently sexual, and there are many things you can do to discourage humping if it interferes with your daily life. 

Welcome to our first Q&A podcast, where Sarah takes your questions collected from instagram and gives her insight into your dog training and behavioral inquiries. Be sure to follow Sarah on instagram to submit your questions for next week's episode!

On this episode, Sarah gives us her opinion on negative reinforcement training, the foundations of a dog's sense of wellbeing, and how punishment and dominance mindsets can create irreversible damage to your dog.