Those first five minutes of a training session can make or break everything that follows. In this episode, Helen explores why dogs don’t transition environments as quickly as we expect, and how skipping the warm-up leads to frustration. You’ll learn a simple 5-minute protocol to regulate arousal, build engagement, and set your dog up for success before asking for anything big.

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