Nate Schoemer Dog Training Podcast EP. 21 - Live Q&A: Building a Stronger Relationship With Your Dog
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Apr 14, 2025 Discover essential techniques for building a stronger bond with your dog through trust and understanding. Learn how exploration walks and flexible leash training can enhance your relationship. Engage in positive play activities like hiking and fetch while using remote training collars responsibly. Explore conditioning methods that emphasize positive reinforcement to tackle behavioral challenges effectively. Gain insights into establishing clear household rules and respecting your dog's boundaries for a harmonious partnership.
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Start With Trust And Calm Energy
- Dogs mirror our emotional state, so calm handlers produce calmer dogs.
- Build trust before teaching commands to make training more effective.
Use Exploration Walks To Reduce Stress
- Allow dogs intentional exploratory walks to reduce cortisol and satisfy natural behavior.
- Alternate focused heel work with short releases into exploration using a release cue.
Structure Walks As Mobile Stays
- Structure loose-leash walks like a mobile stay: call heel, walk, release, then allow exploration.
- Use appropriate tools (flexi for recalls, long-line or e-collar responsibly) to let dogs explore safely.