Listen Dog Training: The Walk & Talk

What to Do When Dog Behaviour Doesn’t Improve: Training, Lifestyle & Regulation Explained


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We talk about bad behaviour all the time as dog owners - pulling, barking, jumping, ignoring recall - but what if much of what we’re trying to ‘fix’ is actually just normal, functional dog behaviour playing out in a very human world?

In this episode of The Walk & Talk, we take a compassionate, science-led look at behaviour from the dog’s perspective. We explore why so many common frustrations make perfect sense when you understand canine biology, evolution and genetics, and how modern lifestyles often set dogs up to struggle, despite our very best intentions.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing something wrong… or whether your dog might simply be responding exactly as a dog would.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • Why many behaviours we label as ‘bad’ are actually natural, functional, and deeply rooted in canine evolution
  • How domestication and selective breeding shaped modern dogs - and why that matters in everyday training
  • The difference between a training problem, a lifestyle mismatch, and an unmet emotional or biological need
  • How to tell when behaviour needs obedience training, enrichment, management, or nervous system support
  • Why behaviour is always communication - and what your dog may be trying to tell you
  • Practical ways to design a life that meets your dog’s needs and works for you, without chasing perfection
  • 💻 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

    You can use code PODCAST10 for 10% off all my digital dog training packages, guides & courses!

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