So often, dog behaviour struggles are treated as training problems - something to fix with better cues, more reps, or stricter consistency… but behaviourists know that behaviour is never just about training.

In this episode of The Walk & Talk, I’m taking you deep into the whole-dog picture: the full range of factors professional behaviourists assess when working with behaviour challenges like reactivity, anxiety, over-arousal, poor focus, aggression, or emotional shutdown.

You’ll learn why lasting behaviour change doesn’t start with exercises, but with foundations: the dog’s physical health, nervous system, emotional safety, environment, routine, relationships, and daily life experience. I explain how each of these areas shapes behaviour, how they interact, and why training layered onto the wrong foundations so often fails.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the training you’ve been told to do, but progress still feels fragile or inconsistent, this episode will completely change how you see your dog, and your role in supporting them.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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