The Labrador Podcast - From Tails of Success Labrador Training
The Labrador Podcast is the official podcast from Tails of Success Labrador Training. Host Vikki Sharpe discusses Labrador training and behavior, canine nutrition, and shares real-life stories from guests. The podcast also covers favorite products for Labradors, celebrating the very best dog breed.
Episodes
#43 - Life With Working Line Labradors: Love, Loss & Starting Again | Amy & Nellie
When Amy brought home her first working line Labrador, Flo, she quickly discovered just how different life could be from the show line Labrador she'd owned before.Flo was feisty, headstrong and full of energy, but she was also incredibly loved and taught Amy an enormous amount about living with and training a working line Labrador.Tragically, Flo became seriously ill and died at just two and a
#42 - Elbow Dysplasia, Surgery & Rehab | Mairi & Oscar's Story
When Mairi brought Oscar home, she thought she'd done everything right.She'd spent a long time researching breeders, carefully prepared for life with a Labrador puppy and was looking forward to years of hiking, camping and adventures together.But when Oscar was diagnosed with elbow dysplasia at just five months old, everything changed.In this episode of The Labrador Podcast, Mairi shares t
#41 - Pete & Bonnie | What Every First-Time Labrador Owner Needs to Hear
When Pete brought Bonnie, his Labrador x Golden Retriever (Goldador), home, he thought he'd done everything right.He'd researched the breed, found a reputable breeder, attended puppy training classes and was determined to give Bonnie the best possible start in life.But despite all that preparation, raising a young working-line dog quickly became overwhelming.In this episode of The Labrador
#40 - Loose Lead Waking Secrets: Why Position is Everything!
Does your Labrador drag you down the street, zig-zag across the pavement, or pull towards every distraction? Lead walking struggles are one of the biggest training challenges owners face - often, the easiest way to stop the challenges is by focusing on positioning.In this episode, I’m diving into why WHERE your dog walks on lead makes all the difference. We’ll cover:✔️ Why your dog’s position affe
#39 - Puppy Socialisation: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Get It Right
In this episode of The Labrador Podcast, we’re diving into the world of puppy socialisation—one of the most important steps in raising a confident, happy, and well-rounded Labrador.
Discover what appropriate socialisation really is, what it definitely isn’t, and why it’s not just about meeting lots of dogs or people. We’ll explore the key skills your puppy needs to develop during their socialisati
#38 - "You're so lucky"... a well trained Labrador doesn't happen by chance.
In this episode of The Labrador Podcast, Vikki is joined by Jules, who shares her journey with her two dogs, Sunny, the golden oldie, and Deefer, the spirited youngster.
Jules tells us about her dogs' unique personalities and training paths, highlighting how their distinct temperaments and characters have shaped her approach to their care and training.
We explore Deefer's comprehensive tr
#37 - Embracing Natures Bounty, with Hedgerow Hounds
In this episode of 'The Labrador Podcast,' I'm joined by Caroline from Hedgerow Hounds. Dive into a world where the health and nutrition of your Labradors take centre stage, enhanced by nature's own bounty.
A Journey of Love and Rescue: Caroline shares her journey with Labradors, starting with her first two rescues from Labrador Lifeline and Labrador Rescue Trust. Discover how fos
#36 - Tails of Bailey - Training, Allergies, Food and Enrichment
In this episode of The Labrador Podcast, Vikki is joined by Katie, who shares the delightful story of her life with Bailey, a three-year-old Fox Red Labrador.
Katie fondly recalls Bailey's journey from a rural farm to adapting seamlessly to city life and finally returning to her beloved countryside. She highlights Bailey's innate love for the outdoors, revelling in activities like swimmi
#35 - Redefining the Ring: Transforming Your Labrador's Reaction to the Doorbell and Visitors
Welcome to Episode 35, where we're diving into one of the most common challenges Labrador owners face—how your dog reacts to the doorbell and visitors.
Chaos when the doorbell rings? You're not alone!
Listen in as we delve into the reasons behind this behaviour and how to manage it effectively. We'll explore everything from emotional triggers to learned behaviours and arm you with s
#34 - Labrador Adolescence, Castration, and Training. - All about Freddie
In this episode of The Labrador Podcast, we talk to Becky about her energetic and lovable Labrador, Freddie.
At just 16 months old, Freddie embodies a cheeky personality that has stolen Becky's heart. Their journey has been of growth, challenges, and the unwavering bond between a pet and his dedicated owner.
Becky reflects on her experience of adopting a Labrador named Noel during a previous
#33 - Mabels Cornish Adventures
Welcome back to The Labrador Podcast, the official podcast from Tails of Success Labrador Training.
In this episode of "The Labrador Podcast," Olivia shares her experiences with Mabel, her 3-year-old working-line black Labrador living by the sea in Cornwall.
Growing up, Olivia always wanted a dog, and when the time was right, she got her very own Labrador. Over the last few years, Mabe
#32 - Tails of Mabel - Training, Insights and Adventures
Welcome to "The Labrador Podcast"!
In this episode, Sarah and Amy share their experiences living with their young fox red Labrador, Mabel. Discover their training journey and unique insights into raising a working-line Labrador as a family pet.
Sarah and Amy found a new approach to training Mabel in low-distraction environments through the Tails of Success Online Puppy School. They hig
#31 - Positive Reinforcement Training and Building Bonds - life with Ziggy the 18 month old Labrador
In this episode of "The Labrador Podcast," we delve into the world of training with Megan and her 18-month-old working line Labrador, Ziggy.
As Ziggy is Megan's first dog, for which she is solely responsible, she shares her unique experiences and insights into training styles and methods that differ from those used with her childhood dogs.
Megan's preferred training approach is
#30 - Training Two Working Line Labradors for Family Life - All About Ada and Nancy
Join host Vikki Sharpe in this episode of The Labrador Podcast as she welcomes special guest Lucy, who shares her experiences with her two young Fox Red Labradors, Ada and Nancy.
Lucy's journey with her Labradors has been a valuable learning experience, filled with some mistakes but lots of moments of joy as they have developed and their training starts to pay off.
During their episode, Lucy
#29 - Elbow Dysplasia, Stem Cell Treatment and life with four Labradors
Tune in to Episode 29 of "The Labrador Podcast" to learn more about Dennis's health journey, the importance of responsible breeding, and George's experiences with his four Labradors.
We first heard about Dennis in episode 10. In this episode, we catch up with his owners again as they update us about Dennis, a Labrador with Elbow Dysplasia.
In the past year, George has expanded
#28 - Life with Baxter - Regrets, Realisation and Success
In this episode of "The Labrador Podcast," our guest Ashleigh shares her story about her beloved 15-month-old Labrador, Baxter.
Ashleigh was initially convinced to get a dog after witnessing the endearing cheekiness of a Labrador at work. When Baxter's litter arrived, she knew it was the perfect time to bring a dog into her life. However, she soon realized that her expectations wer
#27 - Bo's Journey with Sound Sensitivity and Anxieties
In this episode of "The Labrador Podcast," host Vikki Sharpe invites Karen to share her experiences with her young fox red lab, Bo.
The discussion revolves around Bo's anxieties and sound sensitivity, which have posed unique challenges for Karen as they navigate their urban town environment.
Karen opens up about Bo's challenges, explaining how she can be nearly crippled by sudde
#26 - The episode about Cooper - Life by the sea, Adolescence, Social media and Dog Parks
Welcome back to The Labrador Podcast, brought to you by Tails of Success Labrador Training.
In this episode, we chat with Sophie about her journey with Cooper, her 3-year-old fox red labrador. Sophie shares her experiences of training Cooper, from the challenges of adolescence to the joys of raising a young dog.
Sophie shares her thoughts on dog parks and why they can actually be bad for your La
#25 - The episode about Bonnie - Living with a puppy, learning lessons and achieving success.
The episode about Bonnie-
This episode is dedicated to 'Golden Girl' Bonnie, the 5-month-old working line lab.
Bonnie and her human, Milly, have worked with Tails of Success Labrador Training to train and navigate through the all-important puppy stages.
Milly shares her story and insights into how she cares for and trains Bonnie.
Here are some of the insights you can find in this episo
#24 - Follow these fours steps to dog training success
Many of us make New Years Resolutions, and they fail, often because we don't have a decent plan.
Don't let your dog training goals fail in the same way as your New Years Resolutions... your dog deserves better than that!
In this episode, Vikki talks about the four specific steps to consider when training your Labrador in the year ahead.
Set a goal
Make a plan
Do the work
Celebra
#23 - Preparing your Labrador for Fireworks
Fireworks can be a traumatic experience for many Labradors.
From October to January, Fireworks are a big consideration if you have an anxious or noise-sensitive dog, so this episode delves into how you can prepare, the signs of stress and how to help your Labrador recover.
Don't wait until just before bonfire night to listen, tune in and start preparing your dog right now.
#22 - Tails of Rosco the Labrador: Adolescence, Hormones and Road-trips.
Rosco is a 2-year-old gorgeous black Labrador living on the outskirts of London.
Carla, Rosco's human staff member joins us for this episode to talk about some of the challenges of Adolescence, a decision not to have Rosco Neutered just yet, the importance of training and an amazing Road-trip around Scotland.
It's a good one... enjoy it!
Follow Rosco over on Instagram @roscos.labrador.life
#21 - Natural Dog Treats for Labradors - With Jamie from Three Peaks Naturals
If your Labrador likes food-based treats and chews, you must listen to this podcast episode.
We speak with Three Peaks Naturals about Natural Dog Treats, and our listeners can take advantage of a 15% discount when ordering from their website.
If you're new to the world of natural dog treats, we highly recommend you give them a go. Labradors love them for their taste, and we love them for their hea
#20 - The power of play for Labradors - Turbocharge your training
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Chances are, your labrador loves to play, whether that's playing with their toys, people or other dogs.
Tapping into your Labrador's desire for play can help release energy and create fun, but it can also be an incredible tool to help with their training.
If your Labrador struggles with recall, lacks focus or is unmotivated to work for you,
#19 - Breeding a litter of Labradors with Anna and Millie
Anna is the human to Millie, a gorgeous Fox Red Labrador. Millie has recently given birth to a stunning litter of Labrador puppies, one of which has come to live at Tails of Success HQ.
In this episode, Anna joins us to talk about her experiences as a home breeder and gives us a great insight into what's involved.
It's a great listen, even if you don't plan on breeding yourself.
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#18 - Changing dog food, the right way!
In this episode, Vikki is joined by Tails of Success Labrador Nutritionist Sam Raggatt.
Changing your dogs food overnight can lead to all sorts of problems, so you must take it slowly to ensure their body has time to adjust.
If you've plans to change your dog's food in the future, this episode will guide you through the safest way to do it.
If you would like to try the food that Sam mentione
#17 - Tails of Pablo the Labrador
Pablo is an 11-month-old youngster, living his best life as a family pet.
In this episode, Vikki speaks with his dedicated owner, Emma about living life with a teenage Labrador.
Here's what in this episode:
Pupachinos.... yes, they are a thing!!!
Teething hacks
The need for daily training
Why working a dog's brain is essential for a calm dog
Emma's recommendation for the skills to focus o
#16 - Laryngeal Paralysis - What Dog Owners Need To Know (Dexters Story)
Recently I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Tabatha Caplan about her Labrador, Dexter.
In this episode, we spoke about Laryngeal Paralysis in Labradors, a subject that Tabatha is passionate about since Dexter was diagnosed with the condition.
Listen in to hear all about Dexter's journey from the first symptoms, challenges with diagnosis, the tough decision to opt for tie-back surgery and
#15 - Kibble feeding your Labrador - with Sam Raggatt
In this episode, Vikki is joined by the Tails fo Success Labrador Nutrition expert, Sam Raggatt to talk about Kibble feeding.
We discuss:
Why it is so important to feed the right food
The benefits of feeding kibble
The negatives of feeding kibble
Find out what Sam feeds her two Labradors
Where to go to compare kibbles
What kibble we recommend for Puppies
What kibble we recommend for a
#14 - Help! My dog has gone blind - With Eve Welton from The Underdogs Training
What do you do when you realise your dog has gone blind?
Eve Welton experienced that exact question when her dog went blind unexpectedly.
Eve took it upon herself to educate herself so she could give Poppy the best life and even went a step further... she adopted another blind dog from a kill shelter and gave him the best home.
Eve now has two blind dogs who live an amazing lif
#13 - Dogs don't want to annoy you! - Understanding your Labrador and my thoughts on muzzles on a puppy.
Dogs don't want to annoy you.... what would they achieve from that?
Recently I have seen several Facebook posts about putting muzzles on young pups to stop them from exploring the world using their mouth and chewing items in the house.
It troubled me because I felt that the owners were reliant on a piece of equipment to stop a natural behaviour that they felt was undesirable. But if we take time t
#12 - Living with working line Labradors - Frankie and Elsa
In this episode, Vikki discusses training and caring for Labradors with Amy, the proud owner of two fantastic working line Labradors.
Amy talks to us about what is involved in keeping two working line, pet labradors busy.
Working line Labradors are highly intelligent; they thrive on having a sense of purpose and love having a job to do. Amy gives us a great insight into what works really wel
#11 - Labradors don't have alarm clocks!
It's that time of year when our Labradors start to wake up early, and in turn, they then wake the rest of the house too! Sound familiar?
As summer approaches, the sun starts streaming through the windows, and the birds start singing earlier than your dog has become used to
Nature's alarm clock tells them that their day has started... but it doesn't mean they need to wake you up too.
This e
#10 - Elbow Dysplasia in Labradors, An owners experience from diagnosis to recovery
Dennis, the lovely Fox Red Labrador puppy, developed a limp that caused some concern for his owner, Sam.
Sam joins us in this episode to tell her personal story. Right from noticing a problem with Dennis to pushing for tests and eventually receiving a diagnosis of Elbow Dysplasia.
Sam tells us about some things to look out for, what was helpful in Dennis' recovery and what the future holds for thi
#9 - Canine Body Language, with Chloe Daws
Vikki is joined by fellow Labrador Trainer, Chloe Daws in this episode to talk about some of the most common body language signals that your Labrador may display.
As Labradors can't speak, it's important to know what their non-verbal communications are telling you.
Chloe has a keen interest in Canine Body Language and behavioural issues and also teaches puppies from around the world at the Tails o
#8 - Why training can kill the relationship with your Labrador
Training can be used as a way to develop strong bonds and build trust with your Labrador. But if you get it wrong, you could be killing the chance of having a positive relationship with your Labrador.
#7 - Training a Labrador is a journey and not an event
We live in a world where convenience is king, we seek perfection, and we want things to happen quickly.
Although we've become accustomed to quick, convenient results in our everyday life, this should not apply to training a Labrador of any age.
The road to a great family pet is long, and you will hit some bumps along the way, but with a plan and the proper support, you can make the journey as smo
#6 - Supplements for Labradors - With Sam Raggatt
Resident Labrador Nutrition Expert, Sam Raggatt joins Vikki Sharpe to guide you through Supplements for Labradors.
Learn why it's important to supplement your Labradors diet and what products we recommend for nose to tail health in your Labrador, whatever their age.
#5 - How long should our dog walks be?
If you have a Labrador, you'll probably have received lots of advice about how long the walks should be, how far you can travel and how often.
In this episode, Vikki Sharpe talks about the "5 minute rule" and why it may not be right for your Labrador.
#4 - The 3 elements of training success
Whatever skill or behaviour you are teaching your Labrador, there are three elements that must work together, in harmony for you to achieve success. In this episode, Vikki talks about the importance of the 3 elements, particularly for loose leash walking.
#3 - Preventing Separation issues
Separation issues, otherwise known as separation anxiety can impact the lives of many Labradors.
Vikki Sharpe from Tails of Success Labrador Training talks about this topic, how to spot separation issues, what to do to prevent it, and how to develop a predictable routine for your Labrador.
#2 - The 5 essential skills your Labrador needs to know
Vikki Sharpe from Tails of Success Labrador Training talks about the 5 essential skills to focus on when training your pet Labrador
#1 - Puppy Nipping and Chewing
Vikki Sharpe talks about chewing, nipping and biting and gives advice on overcoming the common challenges experienced during this stage
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