76 | Talk Less, Say More: Why Your Words Might Be Confusing Your Dog

Hey Dog Lover! Ever feel like your dog has selective hearing? You ask them to “come,” “sit,” or “leave it,” and they look at you like you’re speaking another language (spoiler: you kinda are!). The truth is, words often muddy the waters when it comes to communicating with your dog. In this episode, we’re breaking down why talking less actually helps your dog understand you more. You’ll learn: 🐾 Why too much talking turns into background noise for your dog 🐾 How movement, body language, and energy create real engagement 🐾 The simple mindset shift that makes your dog naturally check in with you 🐾 How to play the Be Quiet Game —a challenge to improve your dog’s focus (and your leadership!) NEXT STEPS Your challenge: Try the Be Quiet Game and let me know how it goes inside our free Facebook group, Living Beyond Obedience ! 🐶✨ Wanna work with me? Book a Calm & Confident Coaching Call at www.beyondobedience.ca/session . 🎶 Music Credit: Shawn Trotter | shawntrotter.com