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Imagine there's a secret booster button we could press, and our dog would suddenly turn into a superhero, and we'd have dog training superpowers. Guess what? I've got that booster button for you, and am sharing how to activate it. It all starts with being present to our presence, hacking for our self talk, and knowing a simple exercise to instantly shift our emotional state. Each of us has a mind capable of brilliance! And with a few little tweaks, we can all unleash that mindset power to make dog training better.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How to activate your inner booster button.
• What my friend, Simon Bowen means by “Being present to your presence.”
• The importance of understanding belief loops.
• An easy exercise for mindset shifts leading to better results.
• How Self Talk and Pup Talk influence your dog training.
• Why words elevate your training sessions and strengthen your bond with your dog.
• The connection between emotional regulation and successful training.
• How following mentors and role models can grow your skills.
• Techniques to overcome self-doubt and maintain confidence in your training.
• The three biggest gifts you can give your dog.
• Steps to take action to get what you want with your dog.
• “Do the Thing” with inspiration from a poem.

Resources:

1. The Wisdom of… Show with Simon Bowen - https://thesimonbowen.com/show/
2. Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/
3. Poem at Strangest Loop: “Things That Aren't Doing the Thing” - https://strangestloop.io/essays/things-that-arent-doing-the-thing
4. YouTube Playlist: The Heart / Mind Connection Side of Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ruLW0CujlHgzCiTLK2Rfh
5. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/QiTAa1WkQ6w