This episode explores the critical importance of acclimation for dogs in training and competition environments. Petra and Laurie share practical insights on how to read your dog's signals, establish routines, and give your dog the time they need to succeed in distracting settings. Our dogs are not robots. They heed time to acclimate to the environment and shift their focus to us. Given enough time, we get awesome engagement. If we rush the process, the dog will struggle which creates conflict and frustration.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Understanding Acclimation and Warm-Up for Dogs
02:54 The Importance of Environment Familiarization
06:03 Recognizing Individual Dog Needs
08:58 The Role of Routine in Dog Training
11:59 Managing Expectations in Training
14:56 The Impact of Environment on Dog Behavior
17:57 Reading Your Dog's Engagement
21:00 The Importance of Patience in Training
24:11 Building Engagement Through Consistent Training
27:07 The Need for Contextual Cues
30:03 Trial Environments and Acclimation
32:51 Long-Term Training Strategies
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LAURIE:
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