Dealing With Regression
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In this straight-shooting solo episode, Kati Peppe breaks down regression—the back-slides owners see after a board-and-train or during DIY work. She explains why a few sloppy moments are totally normal, the specific “red flags” that signal deeper trouble, and the daily micro-boundaries that keep a dog’s state of mind from unraveling.
- Early wobble ≠ failure. Expect messy moments in the first week home; address them, then move on.
- Watch the big red flag. If owners still complain a month later—e.g., dog dragging on heel—the issue is enforcement, not training.
- Mindset over mechanics. Obedience cues mean little if the dog is spinning, sniffing, and reacting to every environmental trigger.
- Environmentals are off-limits. Doors, food bowls, passing dogs—ignore until the handler says otherwise.
- Consistency is king. Regression snowballs when boundaries (doors, barking, leash pulling) are ignored; owners must correct and redirect immediately.
- Ask for help early. If you can’t regain calm focus between flare-ups, get a trainer involved before habits harden.
Minute-by-Minute Breakdown
- 00:00 – Intro, June scheduling, and why episodes paused.
- 01:28 – Regression defined; prompted by recent board-and-train returns.
- 02:49 – “Regression isn’t bad” — normal for 99.9 % of teams.
- 03:15 – Serious cases & when a setback is worrisome.
- 04:46 – Why first-week chaos doesn’t scare Kati.
- 06:57 – Heel complaints = handler boundary failure.
- 07:39 – State-of-mind focus vs. obedience drills.
- 09:23 – Teaching dogs to ignore environmentals.
- 10:52 – Doors, crates, bowls: the everyday test.
- 14:18 – Spotting pattern regression vs. one-offs.
- 16:04 – Group classes: keeping skills sharp.
- 17:07 – The leash-dragging pain point.
- 19:52 – Normal ups & downs; tracking severity/frequency.
- 22:40 – Obedience won’t fix mindset—correct first.
- 23:27 – Self-audit: are small moments under control?
- 24:18 – Owner accountability & enforcing boundaries.
- 25:12 – Closing: one rule—your dog must always listen.