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Leash up your dog, hit the pavement, and tune in to The Walk & Talk with award-winning dog trainer Lisa Burton. In each episode, Lisa pulls back the curtain on dog behaviour, sharing the real, no-nonsense strategies for tackling everyday challenges and achieving lasting, positive results. No fluff, no gatekeeping—just practical tips and expert advice that makes dog training fun, accessible, and achievable for every dog owner.
Why Breed Matters… & Why It Doesn’t: The Art of Adaptive Dog Training
Listen Dog Training: The Walk & Talk
27 minutes
1 month ago
Why Breed Matters… & Why It Doesn’t: The Art of Adaptive Dog Training
Have you ever wondered why some training methods seem to work wonders for one dog but fall completely flat for another? Or why your terrier’s unstoppable energy feels nothing like your friend’s calm, biddable lab?
In this episode of The Walk & Talk, we’ll unpack the fascinating world of adaptive training: a science-led, deeply intuitive approach that tailors training to each dog’s breed tendencies, natural drives, and unique personality. You’ll learn how genetics, instinct, and emotional regulation all shape your dog’s learning process, and how understanding these layers can transform the way you train, connect, and communicate.
Whether you live with a high-octane herding breed, a determined terrier, or a laid-back retriever, this episode will help you see your dog in a completely new light… not as a ‘problem to fix,’ but as an individual to understand and celebrate.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why one-size-fits-all training often fails, and how adaptive training solves that
How breed genetics shape drive, arousal, and motivation in training
The neuroscience behind reinforcement and why dogs find different things rewarding
How to work with your dog’s natural instincts instead of against them
The difference between adapting to breed type and adapting to individual temperament
Practical ways to tailor games, reinforcement, and expectations to your dog’s unique wiring
How understanding your dog’s nervous system can turn frustration into calm cooperation
The mindset shift that turns training from control-based to connection-based
💻 Want to dive deeper into transforming your dog’s behaviour with science-backed strategies that actually work?
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Listen Dog Training: The Walk & Talk
Leash up your dog, hit the pavement, and tune in to The Walk & Talk with award-winning dog trainer Lisa Burton. In each episode, Lisa pulls back the curtain on dog behaviour, sharing the real, no-nonsense strategies for tackling everyday challenges and achieving lasting, positive results. No fluff, no gatekeeping—just practical tips and expert advice that makes dog training fun, accessible, and achievable for every dog owner.
