<p>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.</p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Understanding Dog Behavior and Perception</p><p>03:09 The Importance of Choice in Training</p><p>06:05 Building Engagement Through Play</p><p>09:01 Navigating Training Environments</p><p>12:16 Empowering Dogs Through Agency</p><p>15:09 Shifting the Training Dynamic</p><p>18:18 Recognizing and Addressing Pressure in Training</p><p>27:47 Understanding Ego in Dog Training</p><p>30:23 The Complexity of Arousal in Training</p><p>36:56 Finding the Right Arousal Level</p><p>40:46 Training in the Right Arousal State</p><p>52:40 Building Confidence and Speed in Dogs</p><p>CONTACT 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>