152. Becoming Your Own Competition

Podcast host Jo Perrott and LWDG experts Claire Denyer and Jemma Martin discuss the importance of making gundog training a personal journey. They highlight setting achievable goals, being your own competition, and the value of community support. They chat about the importance of realistic expectations, celebrating small wins, and how to manage training challenges. Encouragement for new dog owners to build a bond with their pets and enjoy the puppy stage is also shared. The episode concludes with advice on balancing training with daily life and the benefits of tracking progress.00:00 Introduction to Ladies Weaving Dog Group00:38 Being Your Own Competition04:13 Setting Realistic Goals07:49 The Importance of Community Support10:58 Tracking Progress and Celebrating Wins24:06 Advice for New Puppy Owners26:44 Balancing Training and Daily Life34:23 Conclusion and Free Resources

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Welcome to the Found It, Fetched It Podcast by the Ladies Working Dog Group. Join us fortnightly as the LWDG Group and Guest Experts talk about all things working dog and gundog! Your podcast for online and on-air dog training. More about the Ladies Working Dog Group: The LWDG supports ladies nationwide (and in other countries) with a wealth of support and information, including masterclasses, featured expert support, training tips, and tools. With regular online coaching and meet-ups in our virtual 'Ask Us Anything', these resources are aimed at supporting lady handlers to get the absolute best from their dogs whilst growing confidence and belief in themselves so that they can become a team. www.thelwdg.com