In this week’s episode of The Walk & Talk, we take a deep dive into one of the most game-changing approaches in modern dog training: concept training.

This method goes far beyond obedience and surface-level behaviour fixes… Instead, it teaches us how to shape the way our dog’s brain works - building the core concepts that drive lifelong emotional stability, focus, and resilience.

Whether you’ve got a bouncy adolescent, a nervous rescue, or a reactive firecracker, this episode will give you a totally new lens on behaviour - and the science-backed tools to make lasting change from the inside out.

• What concept training really is and how it differs from traditional obedience methods
• The neuroscience behind behaviour: why your dog’s brain does what it does
• How core concepts like calmness, optimism, impulse control, and focus shape behaviour
• Why bad behaviour is often just a symptom of an underdeveloped skill
• How to use short, joyful games to reshape your dog’s mindset and emotions
• Why concept training is one of the most effective ways to create long-term transformation
• Practical tips to get started today - no fancy tools or long sessions required
• How this method builds connection, confidence, and clarity for both ends of the lead

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