Episode #2.51 - Why Rest Days Matter for Dogs: Reduce Stress, Improve Behaviour & Build Calm

In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explains why rest days are essential for canine emotional wellbeing, especially during winter.Learn how stress builds throughout the day, why over-exercising can increase reactivity, and how calm, low-arousal days help dogs regulate, recover and cope better with the world around them. This episode is ideal for guardians of reactive dogs, anxious dogs, or any dog who struggles to settle.A must-listen for anyone wanting kinder, science-led insights into behaviour using force-free methods.© Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey.#DogTraining #DogStress #RestDaysForDogs #ReactiveDogs #AnxiousDogs#ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement #DogBehaviourHelp#CalmDogs #DogWellbeing #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog