What does it really mean to advocate for your dog? Especially in busy public spaces where expectations, opinions, and misunderstandings are everywhere?
In this episode, Pat and Molly from Flying Paws Dog Training shares honest conversations and professional insights into protecting your dog’s emotional wellbeing while navigating real-world interactions. From strangers approaching without permission to managing social pressure around “friendly” dogs, we unpack how advocacy becomes a vital training skill, not just a personality trait.
Grounded in force-free and Fear Free® principles, this discussion explores how understanding canine body language, recognising thresholds, and setting clear boundaries helps dogs feel safer, calmer, and more capable of learning.
Advocacy isn’t about conflict but it’s about clarity, communication, and creating environments where dogs can succeed.
🐾 In This Episode, We Explore
🌿 Who This Episode Is For
✔️ Puppy owners learning to build safe social experiences
✔️ Dogs who feel overwhelmed or unsure in public
✔️ Owners navigating reactivity, sensitivity, or training setbacks
✔️ Anyone wanting more clarity around respectful dog interactions
🐶 About Flying Paws Dog Training
Flying Paws is a 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Award-winning training service dedicated to force-free, Fear Free® practices and Family Dog Mediation. Our work focuses on real-world skills, emotional safety, and building lasting partnerships between dogs and their humans.
