Trying loose lead with peppa using tug instead of treats. Hopefully the video angle is ok! Any feedback appreciated. She does pretty well with zero distractions. You dont see it Unfortunately the mail man got too close and she lunged so will add some distance next time 😊

On Saturday 31 October, we’re walking the Blue Mile together and finishing at Diggies for coffee, with our dogs settled calmly under the tables. That’s the finish line. Getting there takes six weeks, six skills and six rounds, starting Monday 14 September. But we decided that simply helping everyone build better dogs wasn’t quite competitive enough... So we’re putting something far more important on the line. 🔥 NATH vs MATT. 🔥 Bragging rights. And unfortunately for one of us, there will be witnesses. When you commit, you’ll be randomly drafted into one of two packs: 🐺 THE WILD DOGS with Nath 🦊 THE JACKALS with Matt You don’t choose your pack. You can’t swap. And once you’re drafted, you're no longer on your own. But this isn’t just you training your dog and sending in homework. Your Pack Leader is in this too. Nath and Matt will be coaching, competing, stirring each other up and doing everything legally permitted under Walkys law to make sure their pack walks into Diggies as champions. So yes, you’re working on your dog. Yes, you’re working with your pack. But you’re also carrying the hopes, dreams and incredibly fragile ego of your Pack Leader. No pressure. 😂 HERE’S HOW THE SIX WEEKS WORK. Every Sunday night, a new level drops as an online course for you to work through. Every Monday evening, your Pack Leader goes LIVE in Skool to break down the week’s challenge, answer questions and get the pack ready to earn that point. Then your private pack WhatsApp group takes over. Questions. Videos. Training. Struggles. Wins...... Trash talk. And when someone posts at 9pm on a Tuesday night because their dog just nailed something they couldn’t do a week ago, the whole pack piles on. Then Friday comes. 🏆 ONE DOG + HUMAN TEAM WINS THE WEEK. They take home a prize from Drifter Dog Gear and, more importantly, put a point on the board for their pack. Six rounds. Six chances to score. And on Halloween, one pack walks into Diggies knowing they won the 2026 Walkys Spring Challenge.

In today’s Calm Collective Live, Matt and I tackled two of the biggest myths we hear in dog training: 🐾 “My dog shouldn’t need treats to perform behaviours.” 🐾 “We need to remove treats as quickly as possible.” Food isn’t cheating, bribery or a sign that your training isn’t working. It’s a powerful reinforcer, and when used properly, it helps your dog understand which behaviours are worth repeating. We also answered one of the most common questions we receive: “My dog is perfect at home, but as soon as we enter a distracting environment, they forget absolutely everything and lose their shit.” The truth is, your dog hasn’t suddenly forgotten their training. The environment has changed, the level of difficulty has increased, and the behaviour may not be as strong or generalised as you thought. In this replay, we break down why this happens, how distractions affect your dog’s ability to perform, and how to build behaviours that hold up in the real world. Watch the replay, then let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments. 💩 Extra points to anyone who comments with the exact number of shits Polly takes during this recording.

What soft, small high-reward treats are we using? Anything that doesnt require preparing or cutting up rolls? Lol

My Beautiful little girl Ruby. Ruby is a 7yr old JRT and my personal Service dog. She found me when she was just under 1yr and we got straight to it! We make a lovely team, and this video is all about giving her what she needs to help me when I need her. Genetic Fulfilment in Action 🐾 Every dog was bred for a purpose, and when we tap into those natural instincts, we create happier, calmer, and more fulfilled dogs. Ruby is a Jack Russell Terrier, a breed developed to hunt, chase, grab, and problem solve. Rather than trying to suppress those instincts, we give them a healthy outlet. Using a flirt pole, satisfies her chase drive. Tug, fulfils her desire to grab and possess. Ball work channels her prey drive and energy. While obedience, teaches her how to switch on, switch off, and work as a team. When we meet a dog's genetic needs, we don't just tire them out—we fulfil them. A fulfilled dog is often easier to live with, more focused, and less likely to seek out unwanted ways to entertain themselves. 💚Don't fight genetics... fulfil them.🐶💚