Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

67 | Be What You Want the Dog to Be. Emotional Mirroring


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Hey Friend! 🐾

You ever notice how your dog seems to pick up on your vibes? Like, if you're stressed, they’re stressed... but if you're chill, they start to relax too? In this episode, we’re diving into emotional mirroring—how your mood directly shapes your dog’s 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 advice—"Be what you want your dog to be"—Lexi taught me so much!

Here’s what we’re chatting about today:

🧠 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.

šŸ” 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.

šŸ‘€ Seeing Things from Your Dog’s Point of View:

Your dog’s reactivity isn’t about you—it's about how they see the world.
Why swapping frustration for curiosity can change everything ( "How interesting!" If you know you know šŸ˜‰).

🌿 Simple Ways to ā€˜Be What You Want Your Dog to Be’:

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

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Music Credit:

Big thanks to Shawn Trotter for the awesome tunes. Check him out at www.shawntrotter.com.

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Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive DogsBy Tracy Franken: Retired Vet Tech , Dog Trainer, Dog Lover, Dog Bond Specialist 🐾

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