Leash up your dog, hit the pavement, and tune in to The Walk & Talk with award-winning dog trainer Lisa Burton. In each episode, Lisa pulls back the curtain on dog behaviour, sharing the real, no-nonsense strategies for tackling everyday challenges and achieving lasting, positive results. No fluff, no gatekeeping—just practical tips and expert advice that makes dog training fun, accessible, and achievable for every dog owner.
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Leash up your dog, hit the pavement, and tune in to The Walk & Talk with award-winning dog trainer Lisa Burton. In each episode, Lisa pulls back the curtain on dog behaviour, sharing the real, no-nonsense strategies for tackling everyday challenges and achieving lasting, positive results. No fluff, no gatekeeping—just practical tips and expert advice that makes dog training fun, accessible, and achievable for every dog owner.
Move with Meaning: Dopamine, Body Language & How Dogs Really Read You
Listen Dog Training: The Walk & Talk
18 minutes 28 seconds
3 weeks ago
Move with Meaning: Dopamine, Body Language & How Dogs Really Read You
Before you even say a word, your dog has already read your body like a book… and made a decision.
In this juicy deep dive, we’re exploring the hidden power of movement, body language, spatial pressure, and proximity in dog training - and how understanding these subtle signals can completely transform your dog’s focus, behaviour, and emotional state.
But that’s not all.
We’re also pulling back the curtain on dopamine - the motivation molecule - and how it shapes your dog’s ability to learn, anticipate rewards, and stay engaged with you in even the most distracting environments. This episode is packed with insight, science, and real-world strategies to help you become magnetic to your dog… no treats required (well, not just treats 😉).
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How dogs read your body language with precision—and why it matters more than wordsThe role of pressure and proximity in shaping canine behaviour
What dopamine really is (spoiler: it's not just about pleasure)
Why anticipation is more powerful than the reward itself
How to build value in your presence through small, intentional changes
Practical, science-backed strategies to gamify your life together and drive engagement
How to become a walking cue for joy, safety, and reinforcement
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Listen Dog Training: The Walk & Talk
Leash up your dog, hit the pavement, and tune in to The Walk & Talk with award-winning dog trainer Lisa Burton. In each episode, Lisa pulls back the curtain on dog behaviour, sharing the real, no-nonsense strategies for tackling everyday challenges and achieving lasting, positive results. No fluff, no gatekeeping—just practical tips and expert advice that makes dog training fun, accessible, and achievable for every dog owner.
