<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Canine Connection podcast, Petra and Laurie discuss the concept of pressure in dog training, emphasizing the importance of understanding how pressure affects dogs. They explore various techniques to alleviate pressure, the significance of timing in training, and how to change a dog's relationship with pressure through games and props. The conversation highlights the handler's role in recognizing pressure points and building confidence in dogs, as well as the necessity of continuous learning and feedback in training practices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHAPTERS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Understanding Pressure in Dogs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:36 Techniques to Alleviate Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:18 The Importance of Timing in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:57 Changing the Dog's Perception of Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:49 Games to Teach Pressure Management&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:42 Recognizing and Responding to Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:31 Building Confidence Through Pressure Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:06 Practical Applications of Pressure Techniques&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:38 Using Props to Manage Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:37 Establishing Positive Associations with Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:25 Final Thoughts on Pressure Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:57 Utilizing the Mat for Pressure Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:11 Backing into Pressure: Techniques and Applications&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;38:18 Training for Competition: Handling Pressure in the Ring&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:56 Recognizing Pressure Points: The Handler's Role&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:58 Managing Pressure in Agility and Obedience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:59 Building Confidence: Games to Change the Dog's Relationship with Pressure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;48:04 Understanding Pressure: The Importance of Training Context&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:49 The Journey of Training: From Struggles to Success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;53:35 Consistency in Training: Maintaining Skills Over Time&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;55:45 Creative Applications of Pressure Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&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;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Canine Connection Podcast

Petra Ford & Laurie Winter Strimavicious

Episode 21: Pressure, Part Two

NOV 25, 202563 MIN
Canine Connection Podcast

Episode 21: Pressure, Part Two

NOV 25, 202563 MIN

Description

<p>In this episode of the Canine Connection podcast, Petra and Laurie discuss the concept of pressure in dog training, emphasizing the importance of understanding how pressure affects dogs. They explore various techniques to alleviate pressure, the significance of timing in training, and how to change a dog's relationship with pressure through games and props. The conversation highlights the handler's role in recognizing pressure points and building confidence in dogs, as well as the necessity of continuous learning and feedback in training practices.</p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Understanding Pressure in Dogs</p><p>02:36 Techniques to Alleviate Pressure</p><p>05:18 The Importance of Timing in Training</p><p>07:57 Changing the Dog's Perception of Pressure</p><p>10:49 Games to Teach Pressure Management</p><p>13:42 Recognizing and Responding to Pressure</p><p>16:31 Building Confidence Through Pressure Training</p><p>19:06 Practical Applications of Pressure Techniques</p><p>21:38 Using Props to Manage Pressure</p><p>24:37 Establishing Positive Associations with Pressure</p><p>27:25 Final Thoughts on Pressure Training</p><p>33:57 Utilizing the Mat for Pressure Training</p><p>36:11 Backing into Pressure: Techniques and Applications</p><p>38:18 Training for Competition: Handling Pressure in the Ring</p><p>39:56 Recognizing Pressure Points: The Handler's Role</p><p>41:58 Managing Pressure in Agility and Obedience</p><p>43:59 Building Confidence: Games to Change the Dog's Relationship with Pressure</p><p>48:04 Understanding Pressure: The Importance of Training Context</p><p>49:49 The Journey of Training: From Struggles to Success</p><p>53:35 Consistency in Training: Maintaining Skills Over Time</p><p>55:45 Creative Applications of Pressure Training</p><p></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><p> </p>