04/09/2025
🚫 When trainers say “work your dog outside the dog park” that doesn’t mean letting them stare at the fence and become more frustrated .
👀 Staring, barking, whining, pacing — that’s just loading up and build more frustration and reactivity.
✨ The real goal:
• Neutrality 🐾
• Calmness 🌿
• Engagement with YOU 🙌
Your dog doesn’t need to obsess over what’s on the other side of the fence. They need to learn that other dogs existing nearby isn’t a big deal and isn’t as fun as you are.
When you train in that space, reward focus on you. Teach them the world can go on around them, and they can stay clear-headed and connected with you.
That’s how you build a balanced, neutral dog.