Rewriting the Rules: Raising Dogs with Heart, Science and Soul
Bethany Bell
14 episodes
8 hours ago
Welcome to the first episode of ”Rewriting the Rules,” where we introduce the transformative Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method. This innovative approach moves beyond traditional & conventional training, focusing instead on building genuine communication and trust with your dog. By prioritising emotional understanding, safety, and relationship-building, the CDD Method encourages a deep, two-way dialogue, helping dogs become confident and emotionally secure.
In this episode, learn how the CDD Method respects your dog’s emotions and intelligence, offering a revolutionary way to foster a meaningful bond without relying on treats, commands, or conditioning. Discover how communication, not compliance, can reshape your relationship, and explore resources for adopting this compassionate mindset to enhance both you and your dog’s life.
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Welcome to the first episode of ”Rewriting the Rules,” where we introduce the transformative Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method. This innovative approach moves beyond traditional & conventional training, focusing instead on building genuine communication and trust with your dog. By prioritising emotional understanding, safety, and relationship-building, the CDD Method encourages a deep, two-way dialogue, helping dogs become confident and emotionally secure.
In this episode, learn how the CDD Method respects your dog’s emotions and intelligence, offering a revolutionary way to foster a meaningful bond without relying on treats, commands, or conditioning. Discover how communication, not compliance, can reshape your relationship, and explore resources for adopting this compassionate mindset to enhance both you and your dog’s life.
Enrichment or Pressure? Rethinking Food Games and What Dogs Really Need
Rewriting the Rules: Raising Dogs with Heart, Science and Soul
18 minutes
1 month ago
Enrichment or Pressure? Rethinking Food Games and What Dogs Really Need
We’re told enrichment is essential for our dogs - puzzle feeders, lick mats, Kongs, scatter feeding, and endless “mental stimulation.” But is it really enriching our dogs’ lives… or adding more pressure?
In this episode of Rewriting the Rules, Bethany Bell (founder of the Canine Dialogue Dynamics Method) explores the shadow side of food enrichment: how making dogs “work for their food” puts them into survival mode, why frustration and food scarcity can create bigger problems, and why food should never be used as a tool of control.
You’ll learn:
– What food enrichment is and how it’s marketed.
– The negative effects of forcing dogs to earn their meals.
– Why scatter feeding isn’t natural canine behaviour.
– The real cost of Kongs, puzzles, and lick mats.
– What true enrichment looks like - and how diet itself can be enriching.
Most importantly, we’ll shift the focus from gimmicks to what dogs genuinely need: freedom, exploration, dialogue, play, security, and nourishing food.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for not doing enough “enrichment,” this episode will help you breathe easier - but and see enrichment through a whole new lens.
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Rewriting the Rules: Raising Dogs with Heart, Science and Soul
Welcome to the first episode of ”Rewriting the Rules,” where we introduce the transformative Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method. This innovative approach moves beyond traditional & conventional training, focusing instead on building genuine communication and trust with your dog. By prioritising emotional understanding, safety, and relationship-building, the CDD Method encourages a deep, two-way dialogue, helping dogs become confident and emotionally secure.
In this episode, learn how the CDD Method respects your dog’s emotions and intelligence, offering a revolutionary way to foster a meaningful bond without relying on treats, commands, or conditioning. Discover how communication, not compliance, can reshape your relationship, and explore resources for adopting this compassionate mindset to enhance both you and your dog’s life.
