Today we are talking about the brain and how it shapes dogs behavior.

So we're going to talk about negative experiences that might create some fear-based reactions in

our dogs.

And then I'm going to teach you a technique that can help rewire their response to certain

triggers.

So here we go.

Welcome to the puppy training podcast. I'm Amy Jensen,

founder of Baxter and Bella, the online puppy school. Here we are all about helping you create

the best possible experience raising a puppy, from training tips to practical tricks, all aimed

at fostering a happy, well-behaved dog who

truly feels like part of the family. So if you are ready to enjoy the journey and strengthen

the bond with your dog, let's get started. Hello, everybody. Thanks for tuning in to this

podcast. I appreciate that you're here. My name's

Amy Jensen. And I recently completed a neuroscience canine course, which was super fascinating.

I love the brain and I love learning how it works. So today I want to talk a little bit about it.

I'm not an expert by any means, but I have learned a few things and I want to share them with you.

So dogs are highly adaptable creatures and they've lived alongside humans for thousands of years.

However, their instincts and their natural behaviors do not always align with our expectations.

As such, many dogs develop fears, anxieties, or negative associations with certain stimuli,

making their life in a human-dominated world kind of challenging.

Fortunately, though, through the science of neuroplasticity, isn't that a fun word?

I love that word.

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