05/25/2026
Threshold isn’t just a dog training concept, it’s a human one too.
We talk about keeping dogs under threshold so they can learn, feel safe and stay regulated.
But here’s what we forget: you have a threshold too.
Your stress, tension, and overwhelm don’t disappear on leash - your dog feels it. Especially in reactive or sensitive dogs, your nervous system becomes part of their environment.
If you’re over threshold, your dog usually is too.
So the real question isn’t just “Is my dog ready?”
It’s: “Am I?”
Because progress in dog training starts with both of you staying under threshold.