55. Arousal in Working Dogs: The Difference Between Drive and Arousal

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There is a lot of talk about arousal in working dogs. What is the difference between drive and arousal? Is arousal always a bad thing? In this podcast] LWDG group Expert Claire Denyer and LWDG Featured Expert John Denyer explore these questions and more. We will look at arousal and how it can affect our dogs both positively and negatively. We will also discuss ways to manage arousal in working dogs so that they can stay focused and motivated during training or competition. 1. What is arousal and drive in working dogs? 2. How arousal can affect dogs positively and negatively 3 Ways to manage arousal in working dogs 4. Final thoughts