November 21, 2025

Your Calm Dog Evening Routine: The 5 Steps That Actually Work

26 minutes

Does your dog seem to get a sudden burst of energy just as you’re winding down for the evening? Maybe you’re craving a quiet, cosy night in… but your dog’s zooming, barking, or pacing around like it’s party time?!

In this episode, we’re unpacking the science and strategy behind creating calm, helping you understand what your dog truly needs throughout the day so that they can genuinely switch off when you do. You’ll discover how small changes in your routine, training, and environment can completely transform your evenings into peaceful, connected downtime together.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

🐶 What a fulfilling day actually looks like for your dog, and why balance matters more than ‘more exercise.’

🧠 The neuroscience of calm; how your dog’s brain learns to self-regulate and rest.

🎯 How to structure your dog’s day to set them up for evening success.

🏠 How your home environment and evening energy impact your dog’s behaviour.

🎓 What to train (and when) to promote relaxation and emotional regulation.

💬 Why your own stress levels and routine play a bigger role than you might think.

💻 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

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

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