Holistic dog training, connection and intuition with Annika McDade

Annika McDade from Canine Connection Training shares her journey of becoming a dog trainer and the importance of a holistic approach to dog training. She emphasizes the need to look beyond the surface behavior of dogs and address the root causes of their behavior. Annika also discusses the impact of her dog, Cedar, on her personal and professional growth, and how he has taught her the power of vulnerability and connection. She encourages dog parents to trust their intuition and embrace the spiritual aspect of their relationship with their dogs.

 

Takeaways:

• Look beyond the surface behavior of dogs and address the root causes of their behavior.
• Embrace a holistic approach to dog training that considers the mind, body, and spirit of the dog.
• Trust your intuition and embrace the spiritual aspect of your relationship with your dog.
• Dogs can be powerful teachers and mirrors of our own emotions and behaviors.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:26 Working with Wolves in Inner Mongolia
04:22 The Holistic Approach to Dog Training
08:45 The Evolution of Dog Training
30:31 Soul-Led Dog Parenting
32:39 Where to Find Annika McDade Online

 

Find out more about Annika McDade:

Training: https://www.canineconnectiontraining.ca/

Coaching: https://www.canineconnectioncoaching.ca/

 

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