1 Tip, 1 Idea, 1 Quote.
On decompression walks
Dog Trainer Auckland
May 12, 2026
1 Tip - on life with your dog
Let your dog stop to sniff at that patch of grass and keep sniffing until they are finished. Sniffing activates their parasympathetic system, reducing cortisol, regulating and releasing any stress they may have been carrying. The result? A calmer dog with a more optimistic outlook.
1 Idea - on the leading edge
When a dog stops to sniff, they are gathering information about their environment and processing it. By hurrying them past the things that interest them, we are making a choice for them. A great walk from your dog's point of view starts by letting your dog follow their nose rather than the footpath. Agency is not a reward you give a good dog. It is a need every dog has.
1 Quote - on dogs
The ability to control one's own environment is a primary need for all animals. Dr Susan Friedman PHD
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