Listen Dog Training: The Walk & Talk

The Missing Link: Why Engagement Taught Like THIS Will Transform Your Dog Training


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Is your dog tuned out when it matters most? Do they ignore your cues outside, even though they know it at home? You’re not alone — and the issue isn’t obedience... it’s engagement.

In this value-packed episode, we’re digging into what engagement really means, why it’s the key to joyful, reliable training, and how to become the most reinforcing thing in your dog’s world — without nagging, bribing, or losing your cool.

Whether you’re training a distracted adolescent, building confidence with a reactive dog, or just wanting to feel more connected, this episode is full of science-backed strategies and lightbulb moments to help you turn disconnection into partnership.

🧠 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What engagement really is — and why it’s more important than obedience
  • Why your dog might be ignoring you (and how to fix it)
  • How dopamine shapes focus, motivation, and connection
  • Three powerful exercises to boost your dog’s engagement right away
  • How to reinforce proximity, attention, and commitment — every single day
  • The mindset shift that turns training into teamwork
  • 🎓 Ready to go deeper?

    Transform your dog’s attention, focus, and connection in just three weeks with my brand new 21-Day Engagement Training Course.

    It’s on sale until the end of June, and as a podcast listener you can use the code PODCAST10 for an extra 10% off!

    💻 Want to dive deeper into transforming your dog’s behaviour with science-backed strategies that actually work? Check out my digital training products, freebies and online courses at www.listendogtraining.com

    📱 Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok → @listendogtraining

    🎧 If this episode gave you an “aha!” moment, I’d be so grateful if you left a review 🌟 or shared the episode with a fellow dog lover — it helps the podcast grow and helps more people train with confidence, clarity, and joy!

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