Rewriting the Rules: Raising Dogs with Heart, Science and Soul
Bethany Bell
15 episodes
1 month ago
Welcome to the first episode of ”Rewriting the Rules,” where we introduce the transformative Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method. This innovative approach moves beyond traditional & conventional training, focusing instead on building genuine communication and trust with your dog. By prioritising emotional understanding, safety, and relationship-building, the CDD Method encourages a deep, two-way dialogue, helping dogs become confident and emotionally secure.
In this episode, learn how the CDD Method respects your dog’s emotions and intelligence, offering a revolutionary way to foster a meaningful bond without relying on treats, commands, or conditioning. Discover how communication, not compliance, can reshape your relationship, and explore resources for adopting this compassionate mindset to enhance both you and your dog’s life.
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Welcome to the first episode of ”Rewriting the Rules,” where we introduce the transformative Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method. This innovative approach moves beyond traditional & conventional training, focusing instead on building genuine communication and trust with your dog. By prioritising emotional understanding, safety, and relationship-building, the CDD Method encourages a deep, two-way dialogue, helping dogs become confident and emotionally secure.
In this episode, learn how the CDD Method respects your dog’s emotions and intelligence, offering a revolutionary way to foster a meaningful bond without relying on treats, commands, or conditioning. Discover how communication, not compliance, can reshape your relationship, and explore resources for adopting this compassionate mindset to enhance both you and your dog’s life.
Rewriting the Rules: Raising Dogs with Heart, Science and Soul
41 minutes
1 month ago
The Myth of the Neutral Dog
What if the calmest dogs aren’t truly calm — just quietly overwhelmed? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, canine behaviourist and CDD Method creator Bethany Bell explores the widely accepted, yet deeply misleading, idea of the “neutral” dog.
You’ll learn why neutrality is often confused with emotional maturity, how stillness can signal shutdown, and why aiming for a dog who ignores the world may do more harm than good. Bethany unpacks the hidden costs of flooding and avoidance, reframes reactivity through the lens of emotional safety, and offers gentle, relationship-based alternatives rooted in dialogue, choice, and trust.
Whether you’re a dog guardian or a professional, this episode will challenge everything you’ve been told about calmness, socialisation, and control — and help you build a more ethical, emotionally intelligent bond with your dog.
Rewriting the Rules: Raising Dogs with Heart, Science and Soul
Welcome to the first episode of ”Rewriting the Rules,” where we introduce the transformative Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method. This innovative approach moves beyond traditional & conventional training, focusing instead on building genuine communication and trust with your dog. By prioritising emotional understanding, safety, and relationship-building, the CDD Method encourages a deep, two-way dialogue, helping dogs become confident and emotionally secure.
In this episode, learn how the CDD Method respects your dog’s emotions and intelligence, offering a revolutionary way to foster a meaningful bond without relying on treats, commands, or conditioning. Discover how communication, not compliance, can reshape your relationship, and explore resources for adopting this compassionate mindset to enhance both you and your dog’s life.
