Episode 37: Optimal Arousal, Reducing Pressure, Offering for Empowerment

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Petra and Laurie discuss strategies for teaching dogs to manage arousal and the importance of empowerment in training.

In this detailed discussion, Petra and Laurie discuss teaching dogs to manage their own arousal, striving for optimal arousal in training and in the ring, removing all pressure from training and trialing, and using offering as an empowerment tool. They discuss practical strategies, and the importance of patience and consistency in training. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Canine Connection Podcast 01:14 Understanding Ever's Arousal State 06:21 Training Challenges and Realizations 12:00 Shifting Training Approaches 17:11 Progress and Patience in Training 20:00 Real-Life Application in Trials 25:17 Handling Pressure in the Ring 30:14 The Importance of Consistency in Training 34:08 Initiating Play and Engagement 40:43 The Challenge of Patience in Training 43:02 Navigating the Pressure of Training Environments 46:05 Building Confidence Through Motion Games 48:00 Adjusting Strategies After Setbacks 51:05 Understanding Behavior and Building Trust 53:58 The Importance of Autonomy in Training 01:00:00 Long-Term Goals and Adjusting Expectations CONTACT US: https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast PETRA…

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Hosts: Petra Ford, Laurie Winter Strimavicious

Topics covered

• dog training
• arousal management
• empowerment in training
• pressure reduction
• patience in training

Keywords

• dog training
• arousal
• empowerment
• pressure
• consistency
• patience
• engagement

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Organizations: Canine Connection Podcast

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