Episode 363: I’m strong enough to tackle this situation

Episode 363: I’m strong enough to tackle this situation

From The Canine Paradigm by Glenn Cooke & Pat Stuart

March 29, 2026 · 60 min

About this episode

This episode discusses building a dog's confidence through understanding and training strategies.

In Episode 363 of The Canine Paradigm, we talk about a mindset that changes everything, I’m strong enough to tackle this situation. The first step is learning the dog you actually have, not the dog you wish you had. We discuss reading the individual in front of you, understanding what drives them, and identifying where they feel capable versus where they feel unsure. From there, we focus on confidence. When a dog lacks confidence in a specific area, many owners either avoid it completely or push into it too hard. Neither approach builds real strength. Instead, we explain why you need a skillset that lets you build around the weak column. You develop clear training reps, predictable setups, and controlled exposures that teach the dog it can cope. Over time, the dog stops reacting with the same emotional charge because it now has a history of success. This episode is about turning uncertainty into capability. It is about showing the dog a path forward, then proving it through repetition. If you are working with a dog that hesitates, startles, shuts down, or overreacts, this conversation will help you build a plan that creates real confidence, not just temporary avoidance. Further…

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Hosts: Glenn Cooke, Pat Stuart

Topics covered

  • dog training
  • confidence building
  • mindset
  • behavior modification
  • canine psychology

Keywords

  • dog training
  • confidence
  • mindset
  • behavior
  • canine

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