Your Dog Isn’t Bad — You’re Just Missing the Message

One of the biggest mistakes people make with dogs is assuming they’re trying to be “bad.”

In this episode, Josh breaks down how many common behaviours, puppy biting, leash reactivity, inability to settle, destruction in the house, barking, and overstimulation, are actually forms of communication.

From understanding why dogs react the way they do, to learning the importance of calmness, structure, decompression, and consistency, this episode focuses on helping owners see the message behind the behaviour instead of simply reacting to it.

Josh also talks about owner guilt, social pressure, and why sometimes doing less , but doing it better, can make the biggest difference for both dogs and humans.

Most people train commands. Very few train nervous systems.

Whether you have a brand-new puppy or a reactive adult dog, this episode will help you better understand what your dog may really be trying to tell you.

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