Ep 126 They Just Need an Outlet! Why Breed-Specific Behaviours Could be Stalling Your Training Progress

Has anyone ever told you that if you just “let your dog do what they were bred to do”, all of their behaviour struggles will miraculously disappear? Our dogs have evolved to have super strong skills in certain areas - from ultra-speedy, chase-y collies to laser-focused pointers - and it’s easy to believe that “giving them an outlet” to flex those skills could do them a lot of good! This week, we’re tackling this common dog behaviour myth and thinking about why this might not be the one-stop solution you’ve been looking for. While these skills can be useful in certain scenarios, we’ll explore why flipping the script and challenging the skills your dog is bred for might actually be the secret to unlocking positive growth and avoiding unwanted behaviours! You don’t need to be a dog breed expert - we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to unlock these evolutionary hacks! ................Whether your dog is unpredictable with other dogs or predictably bad…Whether it looks like freezing, barking, lunging or running away…Whether you are just starting out on your dog-owning journey or your dog has been labelled as having a “behaviour problem”…… this episode is for you and is going to give you huge insights!Want to join the Help! My Dog Online HUB? Here's the link: www.helpmydog.com/hubDr Tom Mitchell is a world-renowned veterinarian, behaviourist and dog trainer and director of the Behavet behaviour clinic (rated Excellent on Trustpilot), which sees over 400 pet behaviour consultations each and every month no matter where you are in the world. In 2023, he founded Help! My Dog, an online dog behaviour learning platform to help even more owners all over the world and show that dog behaviour transformation is not only possible but it's FUN, with the right know-how!Make sure to subscribe/follow the podcast for the free weekly episodes!Useful Links:Follow Help! My Dog on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helpmydogofficial/Schedule a Consultation with Behavet: https://www.beha.vet/Follow Behavet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behavet