Listen Dog Training: The Walk & Talk

• Outsmart Every Distraction: How to Hack Your Dog’s Brain for Focus

  Does your dog seem to forget everything you’ve taught them the moment you step outside? Are squirrels, smells, joggers, or birds stealing their focus — no matter how hard you try to get their attention? You’re not alone — and more importantly, you’re not doing anything wrong. In this eye-opening episode, I dive deep into the neuroscience of attention, arousal, and distraction, helping you understand what’s really going on inside your dog’s brain when they seem to ignore you outdoors. It’s not disobedience. It’s biology. And once you understand it, you can train around it, not against it. This episode is packed with juicy brain science, real-world examples, and practical strategies to help you compete with the chaos of the outside world and build strong, focused engagement — even when distractions are everywhere. 🧠 In this episode, you’ll learn: What attention really is — and why your dog literally can’t hear you when they’re overstimulated The science of saliency and why some distractions win your dog’s focus instantly How competing reinforcers hijack training (and what to do about it) What’s happening inside the adolescent dog brain, and why focus gets harder, not easier How to increase your value to your dog without bribing or begging Step-by-step strategies for building focus and engagement in distracting environments Simple training games and hacks to use movement, reinforcement, and patterning to your advantage Why your dog’s ‘stubbornness’ isn’t a personality flaw... it’s a nervous system in overload The biggest mindset shift that will change how you approach training forever 👉 This episode is a perfect companion to my best-selling 21-Day Engagement Training course - a transformational programme designed to help you become magnetic to your dog’s focus and build unshakable connection. ✨ Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off: https://listendogtraining.com/product/21-day-engagement-training/ 💻 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 📱 Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok → @listendogtraining 🎧 If you found this episode helpful, I’d be so grateful if you left a review 🌟 or shared it with a fellow dog lover — it helps the podcast grow and helps more people train with confidence, clarity, and joy!

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• Visualisation, Mindset & Dog Training: The Neuroscience of Becoming Magnetic

  Do your beliefs shape your dog’s behaviour? In this powerful episode, we explore one of the most overlooked yet transformational aspects of dog training: your mindset. Whether you’re working through complex challenges like reactivity or just want to deepen your connection with your dog, how you think — and what you believe is possible — will directly shape your success. Want to know how your internal world is the foundation of your dog training journey? From growth mindset theory and nervous system regulation, to mental rehearsal and visualisation backed by neuroscience, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped to train with renewed belief and purpose. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why mindset is the missing piece in most dog training approaches How your beliefs shape your behaviour — and your dog’s The science of growth mindset and what it means for long-term success How to use visualisation to literally rewire your nervous system A quick, sensory experiment to prove how powerful your imagination really is Why your dog responds more to your energy than your technique How tools like intention-setting can elevate your training Practical daily habits to help you embody your next-level dog trainer identity If you’re ready to shift from frustration to clarity, from panic to purpose, and from doubt to results — this episode is your starting point. 💻 Want to dive deeper into transforming your dog’s behaviour with science-backed strategies that actually work? Explore my digital training products, freebies, and online courses at www.listendogtraining.com 👉 This episode is a perfect companion to my best-selling 21-Day Engagement Training course — a transformational programme designed to help you become magnetic to your dog’s focus and build unshakable connection. ✨ Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off: https://listendogtraining.com/product/21-day-engagement-training/ 📱 Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok → @listendogtraining 🎧 Found this episode helpful? I’d be so grateful if you left a review 🌟 or shared it with a fellow dog lover — it helps the podcast grow and helps more people train with confidence, clarity, and joy!

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• Why Your Dog Won’t Stop Barking & What Their Brain Is Trying to Tell You

  If your dog is constantly barking at every noise, every passerby, every movement outside the window—or even just at nothing at all—it’s not just annoying… it’s a message. In this episode, we dig deep beneath the barking to uncover what’s really going on inside your dog’s brain. Spoiler alert: the barking isn’t the real problem. It’s a symptom of something much deeper—nervous system dysregulation. Whether your dog is hyper-alert, always on edge, or struggling to settle at home, this episode will give you the science, the insight, and the practical tools to help them feel truly safe—and finally bring calm back to your household. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why barking becomes neurologically reinforced, even without 'training' it What the amygdala, HPA axis, and nervous system have to do with reactivity The signs your dog is stuck in a hypervigilant state (that aren’t just barking) Why popular 'quiet' cues or corrections often make things worse Three transformative strategies to help your dog feel safe enough to stop barking How to use decompression walks, environmental safety, and co-regulation Ways to build a calm baseline in your home that supports long-term change The mindset shift that helps you train with more clarity, compassion, and confidence This is the kind of episode that can change everything... not just for your dog, but for your relationship, too! 💻 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 You can use code PODCAST10 for 10% off all my digital dog training packages, guides & courses! 📱 Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok → @listendogtraining 🎧 If you found this episode helpful, I’d be so grateful if you left a review 🌟 or shared it with a fellow dog lover—it helps the podcast grow so that I can keep going, and helps more people train with confidence, clarity, and joy!

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• Move with Meaning: Dopamine, Body Language & How Dogs Really Read You

  Before you even say a word, your dog has already read your body like a book… and made a decision. In this juicy deep dive, we’re exploring the hidden power of movement, body language, spatial pressure, and proximity in dog training - and how understanding these subtle signals can completely transform your dog’s focus, behaviour, and emotional state. But that’s not all. We’re also pulling back the curtain on dopamine - the motivation molecule - and how it shapes your dog’s ability to learn, anticipate rewards, and stay engaged with you in even the most distracting environments. This episode is packed with insight, science, and real-world strategies to help you become magnetic to your dog… no treats required (well, not just treats 😉). In this episode, you’ll learn: How dogs read your body language with precision—and why it matters more than words The role of pressure and proximity in shaping canine behaviour What dopamine really is (spoiler: it's not just about pleasure) Why anticipation is more powerful than the reward itself How to build value in your presence through small, intentional changes Practical, science-backed strategies to gamify your life together and drive engagement How to become a walking cue for joy, safety, and reinforcement 💻 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 🎉 Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off all my digital dog training packages, guides & courses! 📱 Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok → @listendogtraining 🎧 If this episode gave you an “aha!” moment, I’d be so grateful if you left a review 🌟 or shared the episode with a fellow dog lover—it helps the podcast grow and helps more people train with confidence, clarity, and joy!

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• How Learning Actually Works in Dogs — Timing, Feedback Loops & Habit Formation

  If you’ve ever wondered why your dog sometimes seems to ‘forget’ things they definitely know… or why your training works great at home but falls apart in the real world — this episode is going to change the game. We’re diving deep into the actual mechanics of how dogs learn — not the myths, not the guesswork, but the real, science-backed strategies that help behaviours stick. Whether you’re brand new to dog training or you've been at it for years, this episode will help you sharpen your timing, truly understand feedback loops, and train in a way that actually works for your dog’s brain. In this episode, you'll learn: Why timing is EVERYTHING — and how to master it without overwhelm How clickers and marker words act like timestamps for your dog’s brain What a feedback loop is and how to use it to supercharge learning Why your dog doesn’t always repeat behaviours that get rewarded — and what to do about it The secret to creating lasting habits that don’t fall apart under pressure How to spot the missing link when a behaviour isn’t working Empowering mindset shifts that will make you a clearer, more confident trainer 💻 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 You can use code PODCAST10 for 10% off all my digital dog training packages, guides & courses! 📱 Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok → @listendogtraining 🎧 If this episode gave you an “aha!” moment, I’d be so grateful if you left a review 🌟 or shared the episode with a fellow dog lover — it helps the podcast grow and helps more people train with confidence, clarity, and joy!

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