179. Seven Reasons Your Dog’s Not Broken... A fresh look at behaviour that feels a lot more human.mp3

Ever feel like your dog is ignoring you on purpose, or that everyone else has this training thing figured out? You’re not alone. In this first episode of our brand new series, Jo is joined by psychotherapist and LWDG Mindset Coach Emma Liddell to explore the Seven Lenses of Dog Behaviour.Emma shares how understanding things like genetics, neurobiology, and even your dog’s hormones can change the way you see their behaviour, and help you feel a lot less like you’re failing.We chat about:Why your dog’s “naughty” moments often have hidden causesHow evolution and survival instincts shape what your dog doesThe role of dopamine (yes, really) in those moments when they suddenly go deafWhy looking at your dog through just one lens never tells the full storyAnd how this understanding can bring more calm, confidence, and compassion into your trainingIf you’ve ever stood in a field, treats in hand, wondering why nothing’s working—this one’s for you.🎧 Listen in, take a deep breath, and remember: it’s not just you.Thanks for being here. If this episode gave you something, a laugh, a lightbulb, or just the feeling that someone gets it, that's exactly why we make it.📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.