The Everyday Trainer Podcast

The Science of Motivation

July 3, 2026·1h 28m
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If your dog ignores treats outside, checks out on walks, or looks “unmotivated” the second distractions show up, the problem usually is not your timing or your tool. It is that the reward has no value in the moment, and that starts with the lifestyle you built around your dog. Meg and Thoma break down the psychology of motivation in dog training, using real board and train examples like Sharkbait and Daisy to show what it looks like when a dog has energy but no engagement, or when a dog is so...

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