The 30 Second Reset - Because Your Dog Knows #326 #podcast

Sometimes what we need most in dog training is a simple 30 second reset, because our dogs know far more about our emotional state than we realize. In this episode, I’m sharing why your emotional resilience and nervous system can have a greater influence on your dog’s behavior than any training plan, treat, or technique. Our dogs are incredibly sensitive to our emotional state, and when frustration, anxiety, or disappointment creeps in, they feel it long before we realize it. I also share a personal story about training through grief after losing my dog Twister and the simple three-step strategy I use to reset when strong emotions show up so we can move forward with clarity and connection. 🐾Key Episode Moments: 00:00 Emotional Resilience in Dog Training 01:25 What Emotional Resilience Really Means 03:33 Training Through Grief - A Real Story of Rebuilding Connection 05:32 Why Emotional Resilience Changes Training Outcomes 07:54 Anxiety Before Competition - A Real Example 09:30 Strategy #1 - “Name It to Tame It” 10:47 Strategy #2 - Reset Your Nervous System 12:10 Strategy #3 - Reframe the Story You Tell Yourself 14:35 Behavior Is Data, Not Judgment 15:04 Turning Data Into a Training Plan 18:42 Emotional Resilience Is a Trainable Skill Resources: 1. Podcast Episode 245: Make Dog Training Easy! Quick Guide To Antecedent Arrangements - https://youtu.be/quPNF0tWdvk?si=tvN3fw8zicA5hSWq 2. Podcast Episode 230: Finding Joy Amidst Frustration And Shame In Dog Training – DeCaff’s Story Part 2 - https://youtu.be/WENcO3tHxB0?si=Lriv9ZAq46oz4JuH 3. Podcast Episode 287: The Power Of Perception: Reframing Dog Training Setbacks Into Successes - https://youtu.be/ha2hXKZDuA4?si=pjloelEbhooMQX2X 4. Podcast Episode 266: Hot Zone And Stays – How One Dog Training Nuance Can Fix Anxiety And Duration - https://youtu.be/x9_iX6--lXk?si=GrJFsIYUr2QFhfTM P.S. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you get notifications of new videos! - - - - - - - Dogs That is brought to you by Susan Garrett and the Say Yes Dog Training Team. Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years. A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned as a leading educator of dog trainers. Her understanding of how to apply science-based learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained. Susan is now helping many thousands of dog owners in 132 countries have the best relationship possible with their dogs. The real joy for her comes from bringing confidence to dogs and their owner through playful interactions and relationship building games that are grounded firmly in the science of how animals learn. - - - - - - - Our Website: https://dogsthat.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanGarrettDogAgility/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SusanGarrettDogsThat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dogsthat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogsthat Pinterest: https://pinterest.ca/dogsthatcom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/susangarrett There’s always something new happening at Dogs That, so if you’d like to be the first to know, visit our website, register to receive updates, and we'll keep you in the loop. https://dogsthat.com