Client Consultation: Finding Balance in Dog Training

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Maisie MacKnight shares her journey with her dog Jingle, focusing on the transition from physical health to mental well-being. They discuss the challenges of dog training, the importance of establishing a structured routine, and the relationship dynamics between owner and dog. The conversation emphasizes the need for coping mechanisms, assessing progress, and finding balance in training goals. In this conversation, Millie and Maisie discuss various aspects of dog training, focusing on understanding dog behavior, establishing clear boundaries, and addressing anxiety and barking issues. They explore the importance of teaching dogs to self-soothe, the dynamics of demand barking versus alert barking, and the strategies for managing these behaviors. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear expectations, the role of pressure and release in training, and the use of tools to support dogs with sound sensitivity. Ultimately, they highlight the balance between fairness and challenge in training, acknowledging that mistakes are part of the learning process for both dogs and their owners.Support the showFollow Us On Instagram: @thinklikeadogpodcast @Mirrorimagek9@OzzieAlbiesFoundationWork with Mirror Image K9 here:  https://www.mirrorimagek9.com/contactusBe Our Guest:https://www.thinklikeadogpodcast.comLearn More About The Best Chance Program:https://www.ozziealbiesfoundation.org/