523: From Touch to Trust: Building Better Dog Relationships with Garrett Stevens

What are the silent ways dogs communicate with us? In this episode, Garrett Stevens, owner of Stevens Family Kennels and Dog Language Center, dives into the four pillars of dog language: touch, space, movement, and energy. He emphasizes the importance of non-verbal communication in understanding and managing canine behavior. Garrett also shares practical tips for conducting behavioral assessments and creating a balanced, calm environment for dogs. Ultimately, he reminds us that between a stimulus and a response, there is a space where meaningful change can happen. Main topics: Dog language pillars Touch and space Energy and movement Non-verbal communication Behavioral assessment cues Main takeaway: Between a stimulus and a response, there is a space. About our guest: Garrett Stevens is husband, father of four, and an author, speaker, and chronicler of dog language. Founder of Stevens Family Kennels and Dog Language Center, Garrett and the Stevens family have been professionally helping dogs and teaching people for almost two decades. Garrett's groundbreaking books on dog behavior, language and calm, natural training help clients and readers across the world understand the pitfalls of mainstream dog training and boarding practices while simultaneously guiding the open-minded reader into Nature's ways and how all socially-skilled dogs communicate, interact and behave. Clients and other professionals in the industry are often shocked to find that there is little to no need for food treats and no need for harsh handling either when using the Garrett Stevens Method of natural dog training! Link: Previously on Episode 254: https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/254 Website: www.stevensfamilykennels.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevensfamilykennels/ Dog Myths: What you Believe about Dogs can come back to Bite You!: https://amzn.to/2ZDYYCC So Long Separation Anxiety: https://amzn.to/32NFJrE Check out our Starter Packs Give us a call! (636) 364-8260  Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: [email protected] Full show notes and transcript   Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months Pet Perennials Visit: https://petperennials.com/pages/register-for-a-business-account Code: 'PSC' when registering for a $2 off coupon on any purchases in the 1st 90 days