186. Switch Off Series Live 3: What No One Tells You About Gundog Boundaries

In this episode, Jo Perrott, Founder of the Ladies Working Dog Group, discusses the challenges dog owners face in maintaining boundaries for their pets within a busy home. Jo explores the reasons why these boundaries often collapse and offers insights on how to reinforce them effectively. She emphasises the importance of consistent rules and the impact of different family members' behaviors on a dog's understanding of boundaries. Join Jo as she previews the upcoming 'Switch Off and Settle Down' challenge, a free program aimed at helping dog owners create a more harmonious relationship with their pets.00:00 Introduction and Going Live00:16 Understanding Boundaries with Dogs00:53 Common Issues with Boundaries02:17 Patterns and Signals in Dog Behavior04:48 Managing Multiple Handlers05:33 Invisible Rules and Micro Cues08:59 Reinforcing Boundaries Consistently13:45 Upcoming Challenge and Final ThoughtsThis live is part of the pre-challenge series leading up to the Switch Off & Settle Down Challenge, starting Monday 15th September — showing you how to help your dog move from wired to relaxed in real life.👉 Join the challenge here: https://ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/switch-off-registration-page/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.