The Everyday Trainer Podcast

← The Everyday Trainer Podcast15 May · 1 h 03 min

What If Freedom Requires Discomfort First

What If Freedom Requires Discomfort First15 May1 h 03 min

The fastest way to stay stuck with a reactive dog is trying to prevent every mistake. We sit down for a real coaching call with a dog owner juggling a powerful adult mix (German Shepherd, Great Pyrenees, Belgian Malinois) with prey drive and leash reactivity, plus a new puppy who feels “easy” by comparison and triggers a whole new wave of dog owner guilt. We get practical about what changes behavior: using the e-collar as a clear, fair consequence for full commitment chasing (bikes, cats, fa...