We all get dogs with a dream in mind, a vision of the future…When we welcome a new dog or puppy home, we all envision so many things:? Awesome off-lead adventures? Cosy cuddles on the sofa? Lovely loose-leash walking in the park? Relaxing evenings at the pub? [Insert your dog-owning dream here...]? A loyal, loving canine companion to share your life with and be proud ofIn reality, as we go through daily life with our pooch pals, many of us discover that dog-owning dream we had slowly gets replaced with day-to-day firefighting and reacting to in-the-moment training and behaviour struggles.Today, it's time to draw a line in the sand. Today we're saying goodbye to "reactive" and hello to taking charge, to being proactive and moving to a world of THRIVE, rather than just surviving with our dogs.Today is DAY ONE and in this super episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, we have an EXCITING announcement - we have a BRAND-NEW BOOK! Say hello to GAME ON PUPPY! Whether you have just got a new puppy, welcomed home a rescue dog or your pooch has been a part of your family for some time now, this book is going to help you become the very best, proactive owner your dog could ever wish for AND it's going to give you the tools, strategies, concepts and GAMES to achieve any and every dog-owning dream you had when you first got your dog!Throughout this episode, Tom and Lauren dive into Game On Puppy! and chat through all the ways it can help you to skill your dog (and yourself) up through games to overcome any squirrel and any struggle!In Game On Puppy! find out:? What games-based concept training is all about!? How to skill your dog (and yourself) up through games to solve any struggle and beat any squirrel!? How you can grow a rock-solid relationship with your dog!? How to transform your pooch into the perfect pet dog!Ultimately, Game On Puppy! will guide you through how you can make today DAY ONE of your dog-owning dream, no matter whether you want the perfect start with a new puppy, to get off on the right paw with a rescue dog or you want to RESET and approach life in a totally new way with your long-time furry family member!Are you ready to pre-order? Game On Puppy! is available for pre-order now!absolutedogs.me/gameonpuppy Jump in and have a listen to this amazing podcast – and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway – and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!Support the show