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67 | Be What You Want the Dog to Be. Emotional Mirroring
Hey Friend! š¾
You ever notice how your dog seems to pick up on your vibes? Like, if you're stressed, theyāre stressed... but if you're chill, they start to relax too? In this episode, weāre diving into emotional mirroringāhow your mood directly shapes your dogās behaviour.
Let me tell you about Lexi, a rescue who had a tough time with reactivity on walks, and I had a rough time dealing with her intensity. With some patience,(which I struggled with) understanding, and this game-changing adviceā"Be what you want your dog to be"āLexi taught me so much!
Hereās what weāre chatting about today:
š§ The Science of Emotional Mirroring:
How your emotions rub off on your dog.
Some cool research from Psychology Today that links heart rate changes between dogs and their humans.
What the University of Bristol discovered about how dogs react to human stress smells.
š” Creating a Chill Home Environment:
Why simple routines and calm interactions make all the difference.
Easy things you can do to help your dog feel safe and curious.
š Seeing Things from Your Dogās Point of View:
Your dogās reactivity isnāt about youāit's about how they see the world.
Why swapping frustration for curiosity can change everything ( "How interesting!" If you know you know š).
šæ Simple Ways to āBe What You Want Your Dog to Beā:
Quick breathing exercises to keep yourself grounded.
Staying cool and confident when things get tricky.
Fun enrichment ideas to keep your dog happy and engaged.
Hope you enjoy this one!
Cheers,
Tracy
Next Steps:
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Tune in now and letās do this!
Music Credit:
Big thanks to Shawn Trotter for the awesome tunes. Check him out at www.shawntrotter.com.
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By Tracy Franken: Retired Vet Tech , Dog Trainer, Dog Lover, Dog Bond Specialist š¾
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Hey Friend! š¾
You ever notice how your dog seems to pick up on your vibes? Like, if you're stressed, theyāre stressed... but if you're chill, they start to relax too? In this episode, weāre diving into emotional mirroringāhow your mood directly shapes your dogās behaviour.
Let me tell you about Lexi, a rescue who had a tough time with reactivity on walks, and I had a rough time dealing with her intensity. With some patience,(which I struggled with) understanding, and this game-changing adviceā"Be what you want your dog to be"āLexi taught me so much!
Hereās what weāre chatting about today:
š§ The Science of Emotional Mirroring:
How your emotions rub off on your dog.
Some cool research from Psychology Today that links heart rate changes between dogs and their humans.
What the University of Bristol discovered about how dogs react to human stress smells.
š” Creating a Chill Home Environment:
Why simple routines and calm interactions make all the difference.
Easy things you can do to help your dog feel safe and curious.
š Seeing Things from Your Dogās Point of View:
Your dogās reactivity isnāt about youāit's about how they see the world.
Why swapping frustration for curiosity can change everything ( "How interesting!" If you know you know š).
šæ Simple Ways to āBe What You Want Your Dog to Beā:
Quick breathing exercises to keep yourself grounded.
Staying cool and confident when things get tricky.
Fun enrichment ideas to keep your dog happy and engaged.
Hope you enjoy this one!
Cheers,
Tracy
Next Steps:
Book a
Join the free Facebook Community
Tune in now and letās do this!
Music Credit:
Big thanks to Shawn Trotter for the awesome tunes. Check him out at www.shawntrotter.com.
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