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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 10 MIN

Episode #3.14 - Your Dog Looks Calm But Might Not Be: The Truth About Settling Behaviour

from Paws and Pawsitivity · host Pawfect Training Academy

Does your dog look calm when lying still, or are they simply staying quiet because they feel they have to?In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, I explain the difference between real relaxation and behavioural suppression, why enforced settling can damage confidence, and how to teach dogs to choose calm behaviour instead.If we want emotionally secure dogs, we must stop mistaking silence for comfort.Learn how positive reinforcement builds genuine calmness that lasts.Need help teaching your dog to settle properly at home?Book your online training session todaywww.pta.dog© Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey.#DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeDogTraining #DogBehaviour #CalmDogs #DogTrainingTips #DogTrainerUK #EthicalDogTraining #DogConfidence #PawsAndPawsitivity

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