Permission, not Permissive – Recorded Webinar

Description

Have you ever wondered how to be positive in your training and relationship with dogs, and yet not end up just being run over or dragged here & there?

It can be really challenging to find the balance between positive and pushover. It all comes down to understanding the different between permission and being permissive.

This webinar tackles the confusion, and gives you some practical solutions that are simple and effective. Dogs appreciate the clarification! And you’ll learn how to be fair and consistent without having to harden your heart, deprive or ignore your dog.

We’ll cover:

• Explicit, implicit or complicit?
• What does your dog believe?
• Setting boundaries & non-negotiables
• Compromise & criteria
• Now/not now exercises

It can be so disheartening to hear a trainer tell you, “Oh you’re just too soft on that dog” or “Just make him do it” or “Never say NO!” Confusing, isn’t it? It doesn’t have to be. Empathy, compassion, clarity and compromise should not be dirty words in dog training.

This webinar is going to give you the tools to find the right balance for you and your dog while strengthening the relationship. Join us – your dog will thank you!

Looking for more?  There are more webinars to help also included in the RCT Reference Collection!

May I…?: This Elemental Question operationalizes the philosophy of seeking permission rather than demanding compliance. Together these webinars explore both the conceptual framework and practical application of consent-based training.

Finding a Balance: Permission-based training doesn’t mean chaos—it requires finding equilibrium between structure and choice. This webinar addresses the nuanced decision-making needed to maintain boundaries while respecting dog agency.

Training v. Management: Understanding when to seek permission versus when to simply manage the environment requires distinguishing training opportunities from situations requiring management. This practical webinar helps you determine which approach serves both parties.

Wild or Worried: Recognizing whether dogs are aroused or anxious helps you determine when they have capacity to engage in permission-based choices versus when they need environmental management. This arousal webinar provides essential context for applying permission-based approaches.

Problem Behavior Just a Symptom: Behavior problems often reflect situations where dogs haven’t been given appropriate permission or choice. This webinar explores how identifying underlying causes helps you address the real issues rather than suppressing symptoms.

NOTE: This product is available through the RCT Reference Collection – a $39.95 monthly or $399.95 annual subscription that gives you access to ALL of Suzanne’s webinars.  To purchase a new window will open for that site, where you will need to create an account or log-in to your existing Thinkific account to complete the purchase.