The Boost Button For Dog Training Happiness: Activate Your Mind’s Superpowers #280
Aug 9, 2024
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Discover how to activate your inner booster button for dog training success! Learn the importance of being present and how your mindset influences your dog's behavior. Explore easy exercises to shift your emotional state and why self-talk matters in training sessions. Hear about the connection between emotional regulation and training results. Find out how following mentors can boost your skills, and uncover the three biggest gifts you can give your furry friend. It’s time to unleash your dog training superpowers!
Being aware of your emotional state significantly enhances dog training effectiveness, creating a more positive and productive environment for both handler and dog.
The beliefs and self-talk you engage in directly impact your training outcomes, highlighting the importance of a mindset centered on curiosity and gratitude.
Deep dives
The Power of Presence
Your emotional state significantly influences your dog training experience and the behavior of your dog. When you approach training with frustration or negativity, these feelings can seep into your interactions, creating an atmosphere that your dog can sense and respond to negatively. Being aware of your own presence and emotional state enables you to cultivate a more positive training environment. For instance, excitement and curiosity during training can lead to constructive outcomes, while negativity may hinder progress and worsen your dog’s behavior.
Beliefs and Emotional Regulation
The beliefs you hold about your dog, yourself, and your training efforts shape your emotional responses and actions during the training process. Negative self-talk and doubt can create a downward spiral, reducing your motivation and leading to less effective training sessions. Conversely, maintaining a mindset centered on curiosity and gratitude allows for a more welcoming approach to overcoming challenges. Implementing exercises such as listing what you love about your dog and expressing gratitude can help recalibrate your emotional state, promoting a more productive training atmosphere.
Taking Action with Intent
Successful dog training requires intentional actions rather than mere planning or wishful thinking. While preparing for training is important, the actual act of training—engaging with your dog through games and exercises—yields the best results. Establishing a strategic training plan that includes clear goals and regular practice can transform both you and your dog’s abilities. Ultimately, the commitment to 'do the thing' leads to meaningful progress, moving you closer to the outcomes you desire for your dog's growth.
Imagine there's a secret booster button we could press, and our dog would suddenly turn into a superhero, and we'd have dog training superpowers. Guess what? I've got that booster button for you, and am sharing how to activate it. It all starts with being present to our presence, hacking for our self talk, and knowing a simple exercise to instantly shift our emotional state. Each of us has a mind capable of brilliance! And with a few little tweaks, we can all unleash that mindset power to make dog training better.
In this episode you’ll hear:
• How to activate your inner booster button. • What my friend, Simon Bowen means by “Being present to your presence.” • The importance of understanding belief loops. • An easy exercise for mindset shifts leading to better results. • How Self Talk and Pup Talk influence your dog training. • Why words elevate your training sessions and strengthen your bond with your dog. • The connection between emotional regulation and successful training. • How following mentors and role models can grow your skills. • Techniques to overcome self-doubt and maintain confidence in your training. • The three biggest gifts you can give your dog. • Steps to take action to get what you want with your dog. • “Do the Thing” with inspiration from a poem.