Your Dog Is Brighter Than You Think

Today’s episode is a little different. Instead of talking about a specific training problem, I want to share the story of how my approach to dog training developed. The experiences that shaped what I believe about dogs, learning, and responsibility. Because the way we train dogs rarely appears out of nowhere. It grows out of the moments that change how we see them.

Today I want to share a story from lambing season about my border collie Betty and a moment that perfectly illustrates why thinking matters so much in working dogs.

A discussion with Barbara & Becca on why dogs bark and their emotional and cognitive state while it’s happening

How the Cognitive Challenges Framework Strengthens Motivation in Dog Training

An in depth discussion by Barbara Lloyd & Becca Hoffman on what the Cognitive Challenges results mean and how to apply that knowledge to train your dog easier