<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Canine Connection Podcast, Petra and Laurie do a deep dive into the concept of pressure in dog training. They explore how pressure affects dog behavior, the differences between pressure and distraction, and the various responses dogs exhibit under pressure, such as fleeing, freezing, and fawning. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing pressure in training scenarios and how handlers can inadvertently create pressure through their actions. They discuss strategies for managing pressure in competitive environments, the significance of reading a dog's body language, and the power of silence in training. The episode concludes with insights on creating positive associations with pressure and the necessity of observation and awareness in dog training.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHAPTERS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Understanding Pressure in Dog Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:00 The Impact of Pressure on Dog Behavior&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:47 Identifying Pressure vs. Distraction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:34 The Role of Pressure in Performance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:23 Reading Your Dog's Body Language&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:11 Pressure in Competitive Environments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:10 The Importance of Observing Your Dog&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:01 Teaching Without Adding Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:49 The Individual Nature of Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:40 The Need for Awareness in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:44 The Journey of Learning to Read Dogs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:08 Understanding Dog Behavior and Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:08 Creating Positive Associations with Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:37 The Impact of Handler Behavior on Dogs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;47:28 Managing Pressure in Training and Competition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;58:28 Transforming Dogs' Relationship with Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FOLLOW US:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PETRA:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com"&gt;www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LAURIE:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Canine Connection Podcast

Petra Ford & Laurie Winter Strimavicious

Episode 20: Pressure, Part One

NOV 18, 202560 MIN
Canine Connection Podcast

Episode 20: Pressure, Part One

NOV 18, 202560 MIN

Description

<p>In this episode of the Canine Connection Podcast, Petra and Laurie do a deep dive into the concept of pressure in dog training. They explore how pressure affects dog behavior, the differences between pressure and distraction, and the various responses dogs exhibit under pressure, such as fleeing, freezing, and fawning. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing pressure in training scenarios and how handlers can inadvertently create pressure through their actions. They discuss strategies for managing pressure in competitive environments, the significance of reading a dog's body language, and the power of silence in training. The episode concludes with insights on creating positive associations with pressure and the necessity of observation and awareness in dog training.</p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Understanding Pressure in Dog Training</p><p>03:00 The Impact of Pressure on Dog Behavior</p><p>05:47 Identifying Pressure vs. Distraction</p><p>08:34 The Role of Pressure in Performance</p><p>11:23 Reading Your Dog's Body Language</p><p>14:11 Pressure in Competitive Environments</p><p>17:10 The Importance of Observing Your Dog</p><p>20:01 Teaching Without Adding Pressure</p><p>22:49 The Individual Nature of Pressure</p><p>25:40 The Need for Awareness in Training</p><p>28:44 The Journey of Learning to Read Dogs</p><p>33:08 Understanding Dog Behavior and Pressure</p><p>36:08 Creating Positive Associations with Pressure</p><p>40:37 The Impact of Handler Behavior on Dogs</p><p>47:28 Managing Pressure in Training and Competition</p><p>58:28 Transforming Dogs' Relationship with Pressure</p><p>FOLLOW US:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod">https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast">https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast</a></p><p>PETRA:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/">https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com">www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com</a></p><p>LAURIE:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius">https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025</a></p>