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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: Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 35: Empowerment Using Offering
Episode 45
Monday, 30 March, 2026
In this episode, Petra and Laurie talk about the ongoing journey to get a more relaxed dog in the ring. They talk about using offering as an engagement tool and a way to reduce perceived pressure. They talk about building confidence, managing arousal levels, and fostering a positive relationship with dogs through patience and understanding. They share practical insights and personal experiences to help handlers improve their training approach.CHAPTERS:00:00 Understanding Dog Behavior and Perception03:09 The Importance of Choice in Training06:05 Building Engagement Through Play09:01 Navigating Training Environments12:16 Empowering Dogs Through Agency15:09 Shifting the Training Dynamic18:18 Recognizing and Addressing Pressure in Training27:47 Understanding Ego in Dog Training30:23 The Complexity of Arousal in Training36:56 Finding the Right Arousal Level40:46 Training in the Right Arousal State52:40 Building Confidence and Speed in DogsCONTACT 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
