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How a Walk Just to the End of the Block Can Be the Best One Your Dog Gets | Dog Training
· 43 min · Episode 78 · Explicit
Episode How a Walk Just to the End of the Block Can Be the Best One Your Dog Gets | Dog Training
What makes a good walk for your dog?
For many dog parents, the answer is distance, steps, or getting enough exercise. But what if your dog needs something completely different?
In this episode, I'm joined by Laura Garcia of Curious Snoots for a conversation about dog walking, leash reactivity, enrichment, advocacy, and what it means to truly see the dog in front of you. We explore why dog parks and daycare aren't the right fit for every dog, how to create more meaningful walks, and why understanding your dog's individual needs can completely change your relationship.
We also discuss reactive dogs, off-leash encounters, reading body language, and the importance of creating space—for both dogs and humans. Along the way, Laura shares her journey from corporate marketing to working with dogs full-time and the lessons she's learned from helping sensitive, big-feeling dogs navigate the world with more confidence.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
• Why a successful walk isn't measured by distance, but by the quality of your dog's experience. • How enrichment, play, and connection can transform the way you and your dog spend time together. • Why advocacy, awareness, and simple acts of kindness make a difference for dogs, their people, and the communities they live in.
Whether you're living with a reactive dog, feeling frustrated by traditional exercise advice, or simply looking for new ways to connect with your dog, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about what your dog actually needs.
Listen now for an honest discussion about walks, enrichment, reactivity, and how small moments of understanding can create a better experience for everyone involved. 🐾
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This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog.
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