UNLEASHED (at work & home) with Colleen Pelar

139. Sarah Rutten, Dip CBST, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA


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We often talk about dogs being “man’s best friend,” but very seldom do we stop to ask, “Am I my dog’s best friend?” Changing the way we think about our relationship can change the way we interact with our dogs, and has the potential to make our friendships with them even deeper and more meaningful.


This is the philosophy that my guest today brings to her training. Sarah Rutten sees dog training as being less about training the dog and more about training the human to understand and interact with the dog better. She’s even written a book, The Canine Perspective, to help humans understand where their canine companions are coming from a little bit better. She joined me today all the way from Australia to talk about burnout, special “heart dogs,” and doing hard things.

Links worth clicking:

  • The Canine Perspective
  • @thecanineperspective on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
  • Sarah's book, The Canine Perspective: Using Force-Free Methods to Unleash Your Dog's Potential
  • Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stressed? Take the burnout assessment to find your level of risk and start your recovery journey.
  • https://colleenpelar.com/139

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