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🎧 What’s Really Going on Inside Your Dog’s Brain? Featuring Dr. Melanie OuedWhy do some dogs crumble under pressure while others bounce back stronger? And what does stress really look like in the canine brain?In this powerhouse episode of Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Intrepreneur, Karen sits down with the brilliant Dr. Melanie Oued—a leading canine neuroscientist and founder of Canine Decoded—to unravel the science of stress, behavior, and resilience in dogs.Whether you’re a dog trainer, a pet owner, or someone trying to decode a “mystery mutt,” Melanie breaks down complex brain science into bite-sized, actionable insights that will forever change how you train, communicate with, and support your dog.In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why avoiding stress can actually make your dog less resilient
  
• How short-term stress builds long-term confidence
  
• What cortisol really does in your dog’s brain—and when it becomes a problem
  
• How chronic stress rewires a shelter dog’s behavior (and what you can do about it)
  
• Why genetics matter more than most owners realize—especially in working-line dogs
  
• What to ask a breeder before bringing home a puppy