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Tired Isn't Calm: How to Create a More Settled, Regulated Dog
Episode 47
Thursday, 15 January, 2026
So many dog owners are stuck in a cycle of trying to wear their dog out - longer walks, more running, more stimulation - yet still living with dogs who feel fizzy, reactive, over-aroused, and hard work to coexist with! In this episode of The Walk & Talk, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern dog training: regulation vs exertion. You’ll learn why exhausting your dog doesn’t automatically create calm, how a dysregulated nervous system shows up as reactivity and ‘too much’ behaviour, and what actually helps dogs develop true emotional balance. This episode is a deep, science-backed reframe that will change how you think about exercise, enrichment, and everyday life with your dog - especially if you’re raising a sensitive, reactive, or high-energy dog. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything yet still struggling with overstimulation and chaos, this episode will bring clarity, relief, and a whole new way forward. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why ‘tiring your dog out’ often creates more reactivity, not less The difference between physical exhaustion and nervous system regulation How overstimulation shows up in behaviour - and why calm can’t be forced What regulating activities actually look like in real life How to blend exercise and regulation to meet your individual dog’s needs Why some high-energy dogs need less intensity, not more How daily lifestyle factors influence your dog’s ability to settle What calm really is - and how to help your dog learn it, rather than chase it 💻 Want to dive deeper into transforming your dog’s behaviour with science-backed strategies that actually work? Check out my digital training products, freebies and online courses at www.listendogtraining.com You can use code PODCAST10 for 10% off all my digital dog training packages, guides & courses! 📱 Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok → @listendogtraining 🎧 If you found this episode helpful, I’d be so grateful if you left a review 🌟 or shared it with a fellow dog lover - it helps the podcast grow and helps more people train with confidence, clarity, and joy!
