Eps 137. Laying A Patio

About this episode

Debbie discusses the parallels between laying a patio and effective dog training, emphasizing the importance of foundational preparation.

Debbie talks about what laying a circular patio taught her about the layers that underpin great dog training. Drawing parallels between the preparation required in building work and the structured approach needed in dog behaviour, she explains why the visible results people admire in a well-trained dog are only possible because of everything built beneath the surface. From choosing the right breed for your lifestyle to getting the training environment, skill level, and reward value working together, Debbie breaks down each stage of the process in a way that is both practical and memorable. She also covers what to do when a behaviour starts to wobble, and why going back to basics is almost always the most effective fix. Get your 3 Day Free Trial at The Potter Pawcademy - Start Now! https://potter-pawcademy.mn.co/plans/1820577?bundle_token=01b2cc425e6324dc8f034beb4fc55837&utm_source=manual Get our emails - https://mailchi.mp/potterpaws.co.uk/jointhelist

People in this episode

Host: Debbie Potter

Topics covered

• dog training
• patio building
• preparation
• behaviour correction
• training environment

Keywords

• dog behaviour
• training techniques
• circular patio
• reward value
• basic training

Sponsors

The Potter Pawcademy

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Organizations: The Potter Pawcademy

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