About this episode

Emily and Veronica discuss how the environment affects a dog's ability to relax and the importance of predictability and routine.

If you’ve been struggling to help your dog rest or relax, despite following protocols and trying your dangest, it’s time to zoom out and look at the environment. This week, Emily and Veronica dig into the three common ways the environment gets in the way, and why the classroom we’re teaching in matters just as much as what we’re teaching. TLDL (too long, didn’t listen): 3 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Environment is the classroom – Predictability, safe space, and routine are what make ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Emily, Veronica

Topics covered

• dog relaxation
• environment impact
• training methods
• predictability
• safe space

Keywords

• dog training
• relaxation techniques
• environmental factors
• canine behavior
• safe space

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