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Cortisol vs Connection: How Stress Hijacks Your Dog’s Brain (And How to Help)


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In this powerful, science-backed episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood challenges in dog training: stress.

If your dog ‘knows it at home’ but forgets everything outside, or seems to shut down, bark, lunge, or completely ignore you in the real world — there’s likely something big happening under the surface. That ‘bad’ behaviour? It’s often the result of cortisol, the stress hormone that literally hijacks your dog’s brain.

This episode is a game-changer if you want to stop feeling stuck, and start understanding your dog on a deeper level.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • What cortisol is and how it affects your dog’s brain and body
  • The neuroscience behind why dogs zone out or stop listening
  • How chronic stress erodes connection and blocks learning
  • Real-life signs that your dog’s stress levels are too high
  • Why exposure and pressure can actually backfire
  • How to lower cortisol and support your dog’s nervous system
  • Actionable strategies to build trust, resilience, and deeper connection
  • Whether you're raising a reactive dog, supporting a nervous rescue, or just want to be the best possible human for your pup — this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and totally empowered.

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