Have you ever wondered if traditional obedience training is really the best approach for building a strong bond with your dog?   In this episode, I dive into this topic and challenge the conventional methods of obedience training. I believe that it's time to shift our thinking and focus on teaching dogs the skills they need to be confident, stable, and happy adults, while also considering their emotional and mental well-being. Some of the things I cover in this episode are:  

• Challenging traditional obedience training methods
• Maslow's hierarchy of needs for dogs
• The importance of meeting basic needs for training and relationship-building
• Mental and physical exercise for dogs
• Introducing the PupPod interactive toy for dogs

  I hope this episode prompts you to reconsider the traditional approach to obedience training and make the shift to prioritizing your dog's emotional and mental well-being. By approaching training this way, we can create a strong bond and help our dogs become happy, well-adjusted adults.   Thank you for taking the time to help your dog become a more well-mannered mutt! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive more training tips, canine wellness advice and fun activities for dogs and their owners!   If you have questions about today's episode, or if there's a topic you want to learn more about, come connect with me on Facebook and Instagram at mannersformutts. If you enjoyed this podcast, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review - I'd love to hear what's been helpful for you and your canine friends. Talk to you next time!   Resources mentioned in this episode: But, My Puppy's Not Fully Vaccinated! PupPod   Connect with Staci Lemke:

• Website - www.mannersformutts.com
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