All About Whippets: Training, Temperament & Living with This Sensitive Breed with Jack’s Mum Dog Training
The Yappy Hour · Yappily
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All About Whippets: Training, Temperament & Living with This Sensitive Breed (with Jack’s Mum Dog Training)
In this episode of The Yappy Hour (powered by Yappily), host Nathan Dunleavy chats with Vanessa from Jack’s Mum Dog Training about what makes Whippets so special and sometimes challenging!
They cover breed differences, recall that works, separation-anxiety prevention, home safety, and enrichment ideas for this elegant, soulful sighthound.
Topics covered:
Whippet temperament & sensitivity
Show vs working vs racing lines
Safe puppy setup: floors, gates, leads
Recall games & chase-play for sighthounds
Separation anxiety & home-alone training
Enrichment ideas & energy management
Living with kids, cats & other dogs
Comfort, coats & cosy living
Positive training & avoiding overwhelm
Vanessa’s mentoring journey & lessons learned
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:00 Meet Vanessa & Jack’s Mum Dog Training
10:00 What Defines a Whippet
18:00 Show vs Working Lines
26:00 Puppy Safety Tips
33:00 Recall for Sighthounds
40:00 Separation Anxiety Support
48:00 Daily Enrichment
55:00 Kids & Cats
01:02:00 Comfort and Care
01:07:00 Mentoring Insights & Wrap-Up
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