Most dog owners try to teach obedience by jumping straight into commands, structure, and discipline. According to Jamie The Dog Trainer, that approach is backwards.
In this episode, Nate Schoemer sits down with Jamie to break down why obedience often feels difficult, and how trick training, play, motivation, and proper foundations can make training easier, faster, and far more effective.
They explore how engagement, reward systems, emotional conditioning, and drive-building techniques create dogs that actually want to work with you, instead of simply complying under pressure.
If you want reliable obedience, stronger engagement, and training that feels fun instead of frustrating, this conversation will change the way you approach dog training.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Why most owners teach obedience in the wrong order
How trick training builds engagement and focus
How reward events make food and markers more powerful
The role of classical and operant conditioning in training
Why play matters more than discipline early on
How confidence and drive affect obedience reliability
Common misconceptions about tug, play, and resource guarding
How to build motivation in low-drive dogs
Why tricks create emotional readiness for obedience
The foundations needed before addressing behavior problems
The difference between obedience and true behavior change
WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR:
New dog owners
Experienced handlers
Professional trainers
Balanced trainers
Positive reinforcement trainers
Owners struggling with engagement or obedience
Handlers working with reactive or fearful dogs
Anyone wanting a science-based training approach
KEY TRAINING CONCEPTS DISCUSSED:
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Podcast: https://pod.link/1804414647
