Wine In One Hand, Clicker In The Other: Chair Games ft. Linda Hughes

Send us Fan Mail What if one of your most effective training sessions happens on a chair? In this episode, we dig into “glass of wine” games: short, calm, indoor training sessions that turn bad weather, busy days, pain flare-ups, or limited mobility into genuine progress. Anchoring yourself in a chair strips out all the noise. No over-helping. No micromanaging. Just clear information, steady reinforcement, and a dog who suddenly understands exactly what you mean. That simplicity builds confidence fast and strengthens your relationship in a way a muddy sprint never will. We break down practical indoor training you can use tonight: • Retrieve-from-a-chair (precision without pressure) • Strong hand targets and chin rests for calmer handling • Verbal cue discrimination so your words actually matter • Living-room scent searches that grow optimism and reliable returns • Confidence circuits—tiny, customisable routes for puppies and sensitive dogs Movement fans get a full toolkit, too: • Cavalletti rails for rhythm, balance, and clean trot lines • Balanced stands for core strength and stillness • Position changes—sit/down/stand, bow, “look forward”—for tighter focus and better body awareness Every idea has the same goal: repeatable wins in close proximity that build trust, clarity, and better behaviour. When you do step outside again, you’ll walk out with cleaner cues, more control, and a dog who sees you as the most exciting thing in the room. Ready for a five-minute chair session tonight? Hit play, grab a handful of treats, and tell us which indoor game your dog loved most. If this episode helped, follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with a friend stuck indoors with an energetic dog. Support the show If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27! Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club ! Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club! And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Wine In One Hand, Clicker In The Other: Chair Games ft. Linda Hughes is an episode from Sexier Than A Squirrel: Dog Training That Gets Real Life Results by absoluteDogs.

This episode is 16:29 long.

This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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