214 | Stop Trying to Be the Bigger Squirrel : Why Your Dog Chooses the Environment Over You

Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs · Jun 18, 2026 · 35m

Hey Dog Lover 🐾

Do you ever feel like squirrels, smells, birds, and absolutely everything else are more interesting to your dog than you are?

Have you been told you need better treats, higher-value rewards, or more excitement to keep your dog's attention?

Have you ever wondered if trying to compete with the environment is actually the problem?

In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest myths in dog training:

The idea that we need to be more exciting than everything our dogs encounter.

Because what if your dog's curiosity isn't a problem to solve?

What if it's actually a gift?

And…