Episode 35: Empowerment Using Offering
From Canine Connection Podcast by Petra Ford & Laurie Winter Strimavicious
March 30, 2026 · 56 min · Season 1 · Episode 45
About this episode
Petra and Laurie discuss strategies for creating a relaxed dog in training through offering and engagement.
In this episode, Petra and Laurie talk about the ongoing journey to get a more relaxed dog in the ring. They talk about using offering as an engagement tool and a way to reduce perceived pressure. They talk about building confidence, managing arousal levels, and fostering a positive relationship with dogs through patience and understanding. They share practical insights and personal experiences to help handlers improve their training approach. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Understanding Dog Behavior and Perception 03:09 The Importance of Choice in Training 06:05 Building Engagement Through Play 09:01 Navigating Training Environments 12:16 Empowering Dogs Through Agency 15:09 Shifting the Training Dynamic 18:18 Recognizing and Addressing Pressure in Training 27:47 Understanding Ego in Dog Training 30:23 The Complexity of Arousal in Training 36:56 Finding the Right Arousal Level 40:46 Training in the Right Arousal State 52:40 Building Confidence and Speed in Dogs CONTACT US: https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast PETRA: https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/ www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com LAURIE…
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Hosts: Petra Ford, Laurie Winter Strimavicious
Topics covered
- dog training
- engagement tools
- building confidence
- managing arousal
- positive relationships
- offering in training
Keywords
- dog behavior
- training techniques
- arousal levels
- confidence building
- positive reinforcement
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Organizations: Canine Connection Podcast
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