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The Word “No” — What DO You Want Instead?

“No” is one of the most overused words in dog training — but does your dog actually know what it means? In this episode, we explore why simply saying “no” often isn’t enough, and how teaching your dog what TO do instead creates clearer communication, faster learning, and better behaviour overall.Use code Founder at checkout for 25% off your monthly subscriptionInsider Club | Guns and Noses [https://www.gunsnnoses.co.uk/guns-noses-insider-club]

Down Means Down… Off Means Off

Does your dog sometimes stare at you when you say “down”? They might not be ignoring you — they might genuinely be confused. In this episode, we talk about why “down” and “off” should mean different things, how mixed cues affect learning, and how clearer communication creates better results.Use code: Founder at checkout for 25% off your monthly subscription Insider Club | Guns and Noses [https://www.gunsnnoses.co.uk/guns-noses-insider-club]

Leave It… Not Drop It

Teaching your dog “leave it” and “drop it” correctly can make life so much easier — but only when we use the right cue at the right time. In this episode, we break down the difference between the two, why clarity matters, and how using consistent language helps your dog learn faster and feel more confident.Use code Founder at checkout for 25% discount on your recurring payments Insider Club | Guns and Noses [https://www.gunsnnoses.co.uk/guns-noses-insider-club]

The Cue Sandwich: A Simple Way to Get Clearer Responses

Are you accidentally confusing your dog with the way you give cues? In this episode, we’re breaking down a simple but powerful concept: the cue sandwich. Because when it comes to dog training, the order of your words matters more than you think. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: * What a cue sandwich is (Cue → Reward → Cue) * Why saying “good dog” before a cue can reduce clarity * How to help your dog understand cues faster when teaching new behaviours * How to use this method for real-life tasks like fetching specific items * Why clearer communication leads to better responses If your dog is slow to respond, seems confused, or struggles to understand what you’re asking, this episode will help you tighten up your communication and make things click. Because sometimes… It’s not what you’re saying— it’s the order you’re saying it in. 💛 To join the Guns and Noses Insider's Club as a founder head here: Insider Club | Guns and Noses [https://www.gunsnnoses.co.uk/guns-noses-insider-club]Use code FOUNDER at checkout, I would love to see you Inside the Club

Over Threshold, Under Threshold: Why It Matters

Does your dog seem fine one moment… and then suddenly react the next? In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most important concepts in dog training: over and under threshold. Because behaviour doesn’t come out of nowhere—there’s always a build-up. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: * What “threshold” actually means * The difference between a dog that can learn vs a dog that is reacting * Why training doesn’t work when your dog is over threshold * How to spot the early signs before behaviour escalates * How to keep your dog in a state where they can succeed If your dog struggles with reactivity, pulling, or ignoring cues in certain situations, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do instead. Because the key to progress isn’t working through the reaction… It’s working before it happens. 💛