The Yappy Hour
The Yappy Hour
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Yappy Hour! This is the podcast all about dogs -made for dog parents. I’m Nathan Dunleavy, and with the help of the Yappily team, we’re here to make life with your dog easier and more fun.
Each week, we’ll chat about the things every dog parent wants to know. Need tips on choosing the right breed? Wondering how to help a nervous or worried dog? Not sure how to get your pup comfortable with vet visits? Don’t worry, we’ve got it all covered.
We’ll also have some brilliant expert guests - who’ll share their advice and stories. From puppy training to living life with a dog, we’ll talk about it all!
So, why listen? The Yappy Hour is more than just tips and tricks. It’s about celebrating the special bond between you and your dog, learning together, and having a good laugh while you’re at it.
Pop in your headphones and join us for some fun, simple advice to improve dog guardianship. Whether you’re walking your dog, on your way to work, or relaxing at home, The Yappy Hour is here for you.
Subscribe now and join us - we’re excited to have you with us! 🐾
If you're looking for local and ethical dog service we can help with that at https://yappily.co.uk/
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes related to dog care and parenting, including breed selection, anxiety management for dogs, the significance of muzzle training, and emotional connections between dogs and their owners. Example episodes include practical tips for helping anxious dogs provided by Sarah Jones and insights into muzzle usage from Clara of The Muzzle Movement.
Welcome to The Yappy Hour! This is the podcast all about dogs -made for dog parents. I’m Nathan Dunleavy, and with the help of the Yappily team, we’re here to make life with your dog easier and more fun.
Each week, we’ll chat about the things every dog parent wants to know. Need tips on choosing the right breed? Wondering how to help a nervous or worried dog? Not sure how to get your pup comfortable with vet visits? Don’t worry, we’ve got it all covered.
We’ll also have some brilliant expert guests – who’ll share their advice and stories. From puppy training to living life with a dog, we’ll talk about it all!
So, why listen? The Yappy Hour is more than just tips and tricks. It’s about celebrating the special bond between you and your dog, learning together, and having a good laugh while you’re at it.
Pop in your headphones and join us for some fun, simple advice to improve dog guardianship. Whether you’re walking your dog, on your way to work, or relaxing at home, The Yappy Hour is here for you.
Subscribe now and join us – we’re excited to have you with us! 🐾
If you’re looking for local and ethical dog service we can help with that at https://yappily.co.uk/
Toni Shelbourne on Tellington TTouch for Dogs: Calming Anxious & Reactive Dogs Through Touch
What if a few simple circles of your hand could help your anxious dog feel safe again?
In this episode, host Nathan Dunleavy sits down with Toni Shelbourne, a Tellington TTouch practitioner, behaviourist and author with nearly 30 years of experience working with everything from family pets to socialised wolves.
Toni explains how TTouch uses gentle, non-habitual touch to release tension patterns, calm the nervous system, and put dogs into a “thinking” state where real learning and change becomes possible. From helping dogs recover from injury to supporting those with separation anxiety, noise phobias, and chronic pain, this episode shows just how far a little intentional touch can go.
In this episode:
✅ What Tellington TTouch actually is, and how it differs from massage
✅ Why posture affects behaviour, and how tension patterns show up as fear or reactivity
✅ How to read calming signals so you can support your dog before they reach a fear response
✅ Why the right harness and lead setup can transform how your dog walks and feels
✅ Simple techniques anyone can try at home, starting with ear strokes
✅ How TTouch can help dogs eat and learn even when they’re too anxious for traditional training
✅ Why TTouch can support recovery alongside physiotherapy and vet care
Key takeaways:
• TTouch works by moving the skin, not the muscles, to access neural pathways and calm the nervous system
• You don’t need to be an expert. Simple techniques done with the right intent can create real change
• Recovery time from fear or stress often shortens with regular TTouch, building resilience over time
• Dogs that mask pain often show it first through behaviour change, and TTouch can help guardians notice
• It works best as one piece of the puzzle, alongside training, enrichment, and veterinary support
🐾 Subscribe to The Yappy Hour for more conversations that help you understand, connect with, and care for your dog.
🐕 Find a Tellington TTouch practitioner in your area on Yappily
📧 Curious whether TTouch could help your dog? Start with a single ear stroke tonight and see what happens.
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