Course Details
When you’re working with a high prey drive dog, arousal is often the hidden obstacle that makes training so frustrating. You give a cue, and your dog seems to forget you exist. The more prey there is around, the worse it gets. Not to mention, prey pops out unexpectedly all the time. But this isn’t your dog being “stubborn” – it’s their arousal system kicking in and taking over. In this webinar, we’ll break down what arousal really is and why it plays such a big role in prey drive behaviour. You’ll learn how arousal affects your dog, why it makes it harder for them to listen, and how you can use this knowledge to set up training for success. Most importantly, we’ll cover practical solutions to this ongoing problem. You’ll discover the habits that help and why they help. We'll look at why appropriate outlets for prey drive are non-negotiable – and how to provide them safely. And we’ll dig into the power of a well-trained release cue, giving your dog clarity and helping you channel their energy productively. If your dog's prey drive has been sabotaging your progress, this session will give you the clarity and tools to finally move forward.
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$19.95 - This pre-recorded presentation includes two panel talks approx one hour each and will show in your Webinar Library after purchase.
About the Presenter
Tracey (she/her) has been involved in dog training for over 20 years since she got her first dog, a bullmastiff named Calgacus. In the past, Tracey combined dog training with working in IT as an analyst and developer. She has competed in heelwork to music and scent work. She has an undergraduate degree in Canine Behaviour and Training and is the author of the book Canine Aggression: Rehabilitating an aggressive dog with kindness and compassion.
Tracey has also been active in dog rescue, volunteering for several rescue charities and volunteering as a guest sp eaker in a prison dog program.More recently, Tracey has become passionate about working with prey drive in dogs. Tracey has lived and worked through issues of catching, killing, and eating prey animals through to running off, following prey scent, and being gone for hours. When studying for her Master’s degree in Applied Animal Behaviour and Training, Tracey focused on prey drive and has had her degree research in the subject published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science.Tracey now combines her loves of IT, data analysis, coaching people and dog training. She works full time running an online business that focuses on helping people and dogs who have a high prey drive live joyfully together.
