Why You’re Burnt Out With Dog Training (And How to Fall Back in Love With It)
About this episode
This episode discusses how to overcome burnout in dog training by shifting emotional approaches from urgency to enjoyment.
If dog training has started to feel heavy, frustrating, or like something you’re constantly getting wrong… this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. Inspired by the powerful ideas in Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal, I’m breaking down how shifting your emotional approach to training - away from urgency and towards enjoyment - can completely transform your results. This isn’t about doing less… It’s about doing things differently! You’ll learn how to take the pressure off, reconnect with your dog, and rediscover the joy in training, while still making meaningful, lasting progress. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why pressure and urgency are actually blocking your dog’s progress How your emotional state directly impacts your dog’s behaviour (and what to do about it) The concept of ‘side quests’ and how to use them to make training feel fun again How to simplify your training so it feels achievable, not overwhelming The neuroscience behind why positive emotion accelerates learning How to create a feel-good training loop that builds motivation and consistency A simple, practical structure you can use on your very next walk The powerful mindset shift that will help…
People in this episode
Host: Lisa
Topics covered
- dog training
- emotional approach
- enjoyment
- pressure
- motivation
- neuroscience
- training techniques
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