Episode #3.23 - Why Your Dog Stops Listening (It's NOT Stubbornness!): Understanding Thresholds

Why does your dog suddenly stop responding to cues they know so well?It isn't usually stubbornness.In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer Jamie Watkinson-Harvey explores the concept of thresholds and explains why timing often matters far more than technique.We discuss what happens inside a dog's brain when emotions become overwhelming, why learning becomes impossible once survival takes over, and how recognising subtle body language before your dog reaches their limit can completely change the outcome of your training.You'll discover why dogs aren't choosing to ignore you, why good techniques can appear to fail when used too late, and how working below threshold creates calmer, more successful learning.This episode is essential listening for anyone living with a reactive, fearful, excitable or anxious dog, or anyone wanting to better understand canine behaviour.🎧 New episodes land every Tuesday at 8am GMT.📍 Available on YouTube via @PTA_Dog.For personalised, force-free behaviour and separation anxiety support, visit www.pta.dog.© Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey.#DogTraining #Thresholds #DogBehaviour #ReactiveDog #SeparationAnxiety #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement #PawsAndPawsitivity #PTADog