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Canine Connection PodcastAuthor: Petra Ford & Laurie Winter Strimavicious
Canine Connection is a podcast for dog lovers, by dog loverspeople who are passionate about dog training and the incredible bond it builds between us and our dogs. We believe dog training is all about communication, and were here to talk about it in a way thats approachable and relatable. Whether you're involved in dog sports or just want to better understand your pup, well break down training concepts that apply across the board. Through honest conversations and inspiring interviews, well explore mindset, motivation, and real-life experiencesplus share practical, actionable tips to help you grow alongside your dog. If you love all things dogs, dog training and dog sports and want to deepen your connection with your canine companion, youre in the right place. Language: en Genres: Hobbies, Kids & Family, Leisure, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 37: Optimal Arousal, Reducing Pressure, Offering for Empowerment
Episode 49
Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
In this detailed discussion, Petra and Laurie discuss teaching dogs to manage their own arousal, striving for optimal arousal in training and in the ring, removing all pressure from training and trialing, and using offering as an empowerment tool. They discuss practical strategies, and the importance of patience and consistency in training.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Canine Connection Podcast01:14 Understanding Ever's Arousal State06:21 Training Challenges and Realizations12:00 Shifting Training Approaches17:11 Progress and Patience in Training20:00 Real-Life Application in Trials25:17 Handling Pressure in the Ring30:14 The Importance of Consistency in Training34:08 Initiating Play and Engagement40:43 The Challenge of Patience in Training43:02 Navigating the Pressure of Training Environments46:05 Building Confidence Through Motion Games48:00 Adjusting Strategies After Setbacks51:05 Understanding Behavior and Building Trust53:58 The Importance of Autonomy in Training01:00:00 Long-Term Goals and Adjusting ExpectationsCONTACT US:https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpodhttps://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcastPETRA:https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/www.petrasdogresourcecenter.comLAURIE:https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimaviciushttps://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025
