Ep. 47 - The Trick Training Method That Makes Obedience Easy | Jamie The Dog Trainer Interview

Most dog owners try to teach obedience by jumping straight into commands, structure, and discipline. According to Jamie The Dog Trainer, that approach is backwards.In this episode, Nate Schoemer sits down with Jamie to break down why obedience often feels difficult, and how trick training, play, motivation, and proper foundations can make training easier, faster, and far more effective.They explore how engagement, reward systems, emotional conditioning, and drive-building techniques create dogs that actually want to work with you, instead of simply complying under pressure.If you want reliable obedience, stronger engagement, and training that feels fun instead of frustrating, this conversation will change the way you approach dog training.🎓 Learn Nate’s Full Training System:From Novice To Pro: The Ultimate Guide To Dog Traininghttps://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/from-novice-to-pro-the-ultimate-guide-to-dog-training-by-nate-schoemer?rfsn=8100182.cd38c94&variant=50148621582625🎧 Listen to the Podcast:https://pod.link/1804414647WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:Why most owners teach obedience in the wrong orderHow trick training builds engagement and focusHow reward events make food and markers more powerfulThe role of classical and operant conditioning in trainingWhy play matters more than discipline early onHow confidence and drive affect obedience reliabilityCommon misconceptions about tug, play, and resource guardingHow to build motivation in low-drive dogsWhy tricks create emotional readiness for obedienceThe foundations needed before addressing behavior problemsThe difference between obedience and true behavior changeWHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR:New dog ownersExperienced handlersProfessional trainersBalanced trainersPositive reinforcement trainersOwners struggling with engagement or obedienceHandlers working with reactive or fearful dogsAnyone wanting a science-based training approachKEY TRAINING CONCEPTS DISCUSSED:Reward Event TheoryMarker TrainingEngagement BuildingPlay-Based MotivationEmotional ConditioningReinforcement SchedulesCounterconditioningTrainer MindsetTraining PhilosophyChoosing the Right TrainerFOLLOW JAMIE THE DOG TRAINER:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiethedogtrainer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamiedogtrainerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiethedogtrainer1735TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamiethedogtrainerFOLLOW NATE SCHOEMER:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nateschoemerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateschoemerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nateschoemerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NateSchoemer/X/Twitter: https://x.com/NateSchoemerPodcast: https://pod.link/1804414647