<description>&lt;p&gt;In this detailed discussion, Petra and Laurie discuss teaching dogs to manage their own arousal, striving for optimal arousal in training and in the ring, removing all pressure from training and trialing, and using offering as an empowerment tool. They discuss practical strategies, and the importance of patience and consistency in training.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHAPTERS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Canine Connection Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:14 Understanding Ever's Arousal State&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:21 Training Challenges and Realizations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:00 Shifting Training Approaches&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:11 Progress and Patience in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:00 Real-Life Application in Trials&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:17 Handling Pressure in the Ring&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:14 The Importance of Consistency in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:08 Initiating Play and Engagement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:43 The Challenge of Patience in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:02 Navigating the Pressure of Training Environments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:05 Building Confidence Through Motion Games&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;48:00 Adjusting Strategies After Setbacks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;51:05 Understanding Behavior and Building Trust&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;53:58 The Importance of Autonomy in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:00:00 Long-Term Goals and Adjusting Expectations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONTACT 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 37: Optimal Arousal, Reducing Pressure, Offering for Empowerment

APR 28, 202672 MIN
Canine Connection Podcast

Episode 37: Optimal Arousal, Reducing Pressure, Offering for Empowerment

APR 28, 202672 MIN

Description

<p>In this detailed discussion, Petra and Laurie discuss teaching dogs to manage their own arousal, striving for optimal arousal in training and in the ring, removing all pressure from training and trialing, and using offering as an empowerment tool. They discuss practical strategies, and the importance of patience and consistency in training.</p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Canine Connection Podcast</p><p>01:14 Understanding Ever's Arousal State</p><p>06:21 Training Challenges and Realizations</p><p>12:00 Shifting Training Approaches</p><p>17:11 Progress and Patience in Training</p><p>20:00 Real-Life Application in Trials</p><p>25:17 Handling Pressure in the Ring</p><p>30:14 The Importance of Consistency in Training</p><p>34:08 Initiating Play and Engagement</p><p>40:43 The Challenge of Patience in Training</p><p>43:02 Navigating the Pressure of Training Environments</p><p>46:05 Building Confidence Through Motion Games</p><p>48:00 Adjusting Strategies After Setbacks</p><p>51:05 Understanding Behavior and Building Trust</p><p>53:58 The Importance of Autonomy in Training</p><p>01:00:00 Long-Term Goals and Adjusting Expectations</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><p> </p>