In this conversation, Petra, Laurie, and Brenda explore the nuances of dog training, focusing on understanding arousal, pressure, and emotional states. Brenda shares her unique approach to training that emphasizes connection, energy matching, and physiological regulation to achieve harmony and performance. They further explore canine and equine behavior, focusing on arousal management, body language, and training techniques. They emphasize the importance of understanding animal perception, physiological regulation, and the value of experimentation in training. Brenda has a unique perspective and an incredible understanding of dogs, and their language based on her background as a behaviorist, dog trainer and horse trainer. Brenda has had a tremendous influence on Petra’s training and understanding of dogs. So much interesting information to unpack ...