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❤️Training that feels good

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Hi there,

Can you see how much fun Riker and Jubilee are having in these videos? That’s what training should look like — joyful, connected, and fun for both you and your dog. Not all training is upbeat and energetic, but it should always feel safe, kind, and connected.

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A friend sent me a post from a well-known trainer who said their distracted dog needed its mouth held shut and to be flipped on its back. Suddenly the dog follows them everywhere - not surprisingly. Dogs are the most forgiving creatures on the planet.

That broke my heart. Because I don’t ever want my dogs (or my clients’ dogs) to follow out of fear. That’s outdated, unnecessary, and just plain wrong.

Emotions matter. Motivation matters.​
Dogs (and people!) learn best when they feel safe and happy — when their brains are filled with dopamine and serotonin, not cortisol and fear.

We know better now. It’s time to do better.

If this speaks to you, and you’re ready to build a relationship with your dog based on trust and joy, I’d love to help.

👉 The Leash Reactivity Deep Dive closes tonight — join us before registration ends.​

Happy training,

Christina

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Christina Young, BSc, CDBC, PCBC-A

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