Why Your Dog ‘Won’t Listen’ on Walks (And How to Actually Get Through to Them)

Does your dog ignore you on walks? Pull like mad, bark at dogs, or lunge at squirrels while you and your treats may as well not exist? 😩

In this eye-opening episode, we’re breaking down what’s really happening when your dog seems stubborn, over-excited, reactive, or totally tuned out.

You’ll learn:

• The “overflow” model and how to prevent meltdowns before they start
• Why calmness (not more training) is the REAL key to progress
• The daily habits Stress Free Dog Owners use to help their dogs actually listen and learn

No amount of commands will work until you deal with THIS first.

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📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

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Is Ball Play Making Your Dog's Behaviour Worse? Here's What Most Dog Owners Don't Know.

If your high-energy, reactive or anxious dog lives for the ball, but barks, lunges, ignores you or pulls like mad, it’s all very common. In this episode we’re diving into the hidden cost of repetitive ball throwing.

⚠️ Spoiler: It’s not “play” as we humans think of it. It’s part of a hunting pattern and it triggers intense arousal, ramps up stress chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol, and over time, it could be make reactivity, pulling, barking, and even home behaviour worse.

🎾 What repetitive chasing does to your dog’s brain and body

🎾 The long-term physical impact of ball play on joints and mobility

🎾 An alternative form of exercise that calms your dog and gives them a full mental and physical workout

🎾 Exactly how to transition your dog from ball-chasing to a healthier, more fulfilling activity (without a meltdown!)

Whether your dog is over-excited, reactive, or just can’t settle, this could change the way you exercise your dog forever.

📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

Leave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift.

🍿 Watch the YouTube Show

https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks

💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!

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Why Your Dog Refuses Treats on Walks (Even the Really Tasty Ones)

Your dog loves treats at home - so why won’t they take them outside? If you’ve tried high-value treats, expensive snacks, or even homemade liver cake… and your dog still won’t eat, it’s not that they’re just ‘not interested’. It’s one of the most common (and misunderstood) challenges for dog owners, especially if your dog is pulling, barking, lunging, or totally ignoring you.

In this episode, we’re digging into why dogs refuse food on walks (even when they’re not fussy at home) and what that tells you about their state of mind. You'll learn how stress, overstimulation, or anxiety affect appetite, and how that connects to dog behaviour problems on walks.

Plus you’ll get my tips for helping them eat - so you can train your dog effectively, whether it’s for recall, loose lead walking, calm greetings or anything in between!

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📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

Leave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift.

🍿 Watch the YouTube Show

https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks

💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!

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