The Mindful Dog Parent Podcast

Support for Overwhelmed and Anxious Dog Parents

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Hey, Dog Parent! If you’re feeling…

Like your dog hates you

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Anxious, isolated, alone or frustrated - despite really loving your dog

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Like none of the training you’ve tried is working, or like you’re failing your dog

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You're in the Right Place

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You're in the Right Place 🐾

Hey, I’m Sian

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I’m Sian - a trauma-informed coach and ethical dog trainer, supporting overwhelmed dog parents who love their dogs deeply but are quietly struggling behind the scenes.

On The Mindful Dog Parent podcast, I blend my expertise in dog behaviour and emotional wellbeing to help you feel calmer, more confident, and better connected to your dog - especially when anxiety, guilt, or burnout are taking over.

But I’m not just a professional - I’m also a dog mum who’s been there. I know how it feels when nothing seems to be working, and you're left wondering if it’s all your fault.

This podcast is where I share practical tools, mindset shifts, and my own experiences with mental health, overwhelm, and dog mum guilt, so you never have to feel like you’re the only one.

Because this isn’t just about fixing behaviour. It’s about healing your relationship with your dog, and with yourself.

Podcast Feedback

  • I have loved your podcast episodes so far… Not only does yours feel super professional and polished but it also feels really grounded and authentic... that's a tricky mix but you've done it brilliantly.

    — podcast listener

  • "I've just found your website and podcasts and want to say a huge thank you, they say when you are ready to learn the teacher will appear and here you are!... your podcasts absolutely hit the spot and I'm enjoying soaking up the positivity you share in every one!

    — Podcast listener

  • “I’ve listened to the podcasts which I found really helpful and could relate to it very much… they have really helped my mindset…”

    — Podcast listener

  • Just wanted to say thank you...stress from other parts of my life began to bleed into my interactions with them, and I think it affected their behaviour and our relationship too. You have really helped me turn that around and we are a much calmer, more positive household now. We might not be perfect, but I've learnt that that's OK!

    — Podcast listener

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