Troubled Dogs & Holidays: Problems for Every Solution ft. Michelle Ingham

Send us Fan Mail Holidays shouldn’t feel like a gauntlet of barking, lunging, and white-knuckle car rides. We dig into the real reasons dogs struggle when routines change and show how a clear plan, games-based training, and smart logistics turn stressful trips into confident adventures. From the first few minutes at a new training centre to that important “second time in” when food finally starts to matter, we break down simple steps that lower arousal and build focus where it counts. We walk through transport challenges with options for every situation—train routes and easy taxi hops, supportive pick-ups, and the comfort of dog-friendly cottages right on site. If your dog hates the car, you’ll get a practical progression: feed near the vehicle, reinforce calm in the parked car, introduce engine noise, and layer in tiny drives. We add body-confidence games like wobble boards and skateboards to help motion-sensitive dogs learn that movement can be predictable and safe. Safety gets its own spotlight: crates, fitted bedding, secure harnessing, and daily short trips that make travel normal instead of a big event. Hands-on coaching can reveal what video misses. Subtle tells—shoulders dropping, weight shifts, scanning—guide the choice of games that change behaviour fast. We share real cases, including a reactive collie whose “big show” was really uncertainty, and how giving her a clear job flipped the script. Food logistics are solvable too: arrange raw deliveries from local suppliers, stock high-value rewards, and use your cottage as a training lab to rehearse visitor protocols and calm settles that transfer home. Whether you’re travelling with a reactive Frenchie or flying in to sharpen your skills with a demo dog, the theme is possibility. Age isn’t a barrier, and neither is past struggle. Want to make your next trip easier? Start small, stack the wins, and build momentum. If you’re ready for support, grab the £1 Games Club trial for full course access or book the £20 Watch One consult to map your plan.

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Troubled Dogs & Holidays: Problems for Every Solution ft. Michelle Ingham is an episode from Sexier Than A Squirrel: Dog Training That Gets Real Life Results by absoluteDogs.

This episode is 19:25 long.

This episode was published on Jan 6, 2026.

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