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Sexier Than A Squirrel: Dog Training That Gets Real Life ResultsAuthor: absoluteDogs
In Sexier Than a Squirrel, the Official AbsoluteDogs Podcast, join us here at Absolute Dogs as we talk training your dog, transforming your dog training struggles and getting real-life results through GAMES! Language: en-gb Genres: Hobbies, Kids & Family, Leisure, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Concept Training Explained: Arousal Up/Down aka Learning to Change Gears
Tuesday, 10 November, 2026
Send us Fan MailWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!This week, we’re continuing our series of episodes exploring what concept training actually is and how it shows up in real life with your dog. We’re taking the concepts you hear us talk about all the time, breaking them down, and making them practical, relatable, and easy to spot in your everyday training. This time, Karen and Alice are taking the reins to explore Arousal Up, Arousal Down - a skill we often refer to as a Dimmer Switch.Does your dog go from zero to 100 at the slightest excitement? A knock at the door, a visitor arriving or another dog appearing on a walk can be enough to send some dogs into overdrive. And once they're up there, getting back to calm can be a real challenge! Listen in as Alice and Karen chat about how we can help our dogs regulate their energy and respond more appropriately to whatever life throws their way.We'll explore why some dogs seem to have just two settings – completely chilled or absolutely bouncing off the walls – and how games-based training can help them discover all those useful energy levels in between.You'll discover how simple changes to games you're already playing can make a big difference. From speeding up and slowing down games like Orientation Game to using Boundary Games and gentle scent-based activities, Alice and Karen share practical ways to help your dog learn to adjust their energy gradually.And the best part? You can practise this concept during everyday activities, including your usual walks! Small changes in pace can help your dog learn to move smoothly between different energy levels, without needing a whole new training routine.We'll also explore why this skill matters so much in real life. When dogs become overwhelmed by excitement or worry, they can struggle to think clearly and make good choices. Building a better Dimmer Switch can help with everything from calmer greetings and visitors to more successful interactions with other dogs.Of course, sometimes high energy is exactly what's needed! The skill we're building is your dog's ability to match their energy to the moment, dial it up when appropriate and bring it back down again.Ready to help your dog find their Dimmer Switch? Inside Games Club, you'll find hundreds of games to help build this skill, along with dedicated Arousal Up, Arousal Down training resources.Grab the £1 Games Club trial and get playing!https://absolutedogs.me/7daytrialSupport the showIf you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club! https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!
