21/01/2026
When your dog is doing SO well and you’re absolutely sure they can do another few seconds/minutes 👀
Why shouldn’t you push a bit farther just to see how long they can do?
Departure times are designed to go up very slowly on purpose. If you’re dog is fully settled for their session, that’s great and you should take the win! Being able to come back whilst your dog is completely unbothered is such a great learning experience for them and exactly what we’re looking for.
Repeatedly pushing your dog just that tiny bit too much will do the opposite of what we’re trying to achieve with their training and often sensitise them to your leaving, making regressions much more likely later on.
Stick to the plan and reap the benefits later on when your dog has learned to truly settle into their training 💪
