In this episode, Bianca from Mindful Dog Co. discusses the importance of co-regulation in dog training. She explains that being cool, calm, and collected is not enough if the client and the dog have dysregulated nervous systems. Bianca emphasizes the need for fluidity in emotions and the ability to come back to a regulated state. She also highlights the role of somatic experiencing in dog training and how dogs pick up on subtle changes in our nervous system. Bianca shares strategies for working with reactive dogs and the importance of checking in with ourselves and our dogs during training sessions. The conversation explores the importance of boundaries and emotional regulation in dog training. It emphasizes the need for dog owners to understand their own feelings and how they impact their dogs.
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Connect with Bianca:
Website: https://mindfuldog.co/
Instagram: @Mindfuldogco.bianca
Work with Millie here: https://www.mirrorimagek9.com/contactus
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@thinklikeadogpodcast
@Mirrorimagek9
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