Episode 44: Challenges Build Resilience

In this episode, Petra and Laurie explore the importance of challenging dogs during training to foster resilience, confidence, and long-term learning. They discuss practical strategies for making training more effective by allowing dogs to solve problems and learn from mistakes. CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Importance of Challenging Dog Training 03:00 Learning Through Mistakes 06:03 The Role of Observation in Training 08:58 Progression and Reinforcement Strategies 11:56 Understanding Dog Behavior and Problem Solving 14:54 The Balance Between Practice and Learning 25:15 Training in Real-World Environments 32:42 Building Resilience in Dogs 39:44 Embracing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities 45:55 Pushing Through Challenges CONTACT US: https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast PETRA: https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/ www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com LAURIE: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025