Episode 35: Empowerment Using Offering

Canine Connection Podcast

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 Perception

03:09 The Importance of Choice in Training

06:05 Building Engagement Through Play

09:01 Navigating Training Environments

12:16 Empowering Dogs Through Agency

15:09 Shifting the Training Dynamic

18:18 Recognizing and Addressing Pressure in Training

27:47 Understanding Ego in Dog Training

30:23 The Complexity of Arousal in Training

36:56 Finding the Right Arousal Level

40:46 Training in the Right Arousal State

52:40 Building Confidence and Speed in Dogs

CONTACT US:

https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod

https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast

PETRA:

https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/

www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com

LAURIE:

https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius

https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025

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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 Perception

03:09 The Importance of Choice in Training

06:05 Building Engagement Through Play

09:01 Navigating Training Environments

12:16 Empowering Dogs Through Agency

15:09 Shifting the Training Dynamic

18:18 Recognizing and Addressing Pressure in Training

27:47 Understanding Ego in Dog Training

30:23 The Complexity of Arousal in Training

36:56 Finding the Right Arousal Level

40:46 Training in the Right Arousal State

52:40 Building Confidence and Speed in Dogs

CONTACT US:

https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod

https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast

PETRA:

https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/

www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com

LAURIE:

https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius

https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025

2026-03-30 56 min Transcript
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