04/18/2025
Patio season is officially hereāand while weāre all about iced lattes and sunshine, itās also the perfect time to work on something super important for our dogs: neutrality.
Hereās Akuna living her best life on a Starbucks patio, just laying down and observing the world go by. But this isnāt just a cute momentāitās actually a really valuable training opportunity. Busy patios are full of distractions: people walking by, dogs, food smells, loud noises⦠all the things that can make an excited pup want to react.
Teaching neutrality in spaces like this helps dogs learn how to regulate their emotions, build calm focus, and stay settled no matter whatās going on around them. Itās also amazing for mental stimulationāit gives them something to process and work through, which can be just as tiring as a long walk.
So the next time you head out for a coffee or lunch on a patio, bring your pup and turn it into a learning moment. Real-life training = real-life results!