Ep 144 Tuned Out on Walks? Why Your Dog Ignores You Outside (And How to Fix It!)
About this episode
This episode explores why dogs may ignore their owners during walks and offers solutions to improve focus in high-distraction environments.
Can your dog play games perfectly in the garden, only to act like you don’t exist the moment you go for a walk? Whether they ignore your cues entirely or treat high-value rewards like background noise, in this episode, we’re uncovering why ‘selective hearing’ happens - and why it’s far easier to fix than you think! We’ll break down why high-distraction environments could be creating hidden pressures, plus a few simple shifts to build effortless focus out and about. We’ll also share some simpl...
People in this episode
Host: Dr Tom Mitchell
Topics covered
- dog training
- dog behavior
- walking dogs
- selective hearing
- high-distraction environments
Keywords
- dog training
- selective hearing
- walking dogs
- dog behavior
- high-value rewards
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