Rewriting the Rules: Raising Dogs with Heart, Science and Soul

• Rethinking Canine Training: Building Trust Over Tolerance

  Welcome to another episode of "Rewriting the Rules" with Bethany Bell, where we venture beyond conventional dog training methods to foster deeper connections. Today, we're exploring the often-overlooked aspect of canine behaviour: the distinction between teaching dogs to tolerate and compelling them to like certain situations. Throughout the episode, Bethany invites listeners to reconsider the traditional and conventional training techniques, questioning whether our objectives are truly about safety or simply about enforcing silence through compliance. We delve into the emotional landscape of our dogs, urging a shift from imposing our will to understanding their genuine emotions and needs. This episode challenges the norm by highlighting the dangers of pushing dogs towards a "performance" of comfort, rather than nurturing authentic emotional safety. We examine real-life scenarios and offer an alternative methodology - the Canine Dialogue Dynamics Method- that emphasises trust, choice, and relational safety over traditional desensitization strategies. We often hear advice about training dogs to “like” certain experiences — whether it’s grooming, vet visits, or meeting new people. But do they really need to like it? In this episode, we explore the difference between genuine enjoyment and simple tolerance, and why blurring that line can backfire. We’ll look at how reward-based approaches can sometimes mask a dog’s true feelings, what it means when that mask drops, and why this moment of honesty is actually a breakthrough. we’ll share how to support your dog through tolerance in a way that’s ethical, choice-led, and built on trust — and why not every situation needs to be “trained” at all. Join us as we reimagine a more empathetic and effective approach to dog training, one that respects their autonomy and emotional signals. Tune in to discover how true progress arises when we stop fixing our dogs, and start understanding them instead. Further resources  Free Learning:  What is the CDD method? Our Free Facebook Group Our YouTube Channel Facebook Page Bethany’s Facebook Page  Our Blog Website Free Rescue Course Take The Next Step Our Programmes  –  Work With Bethany One To One  Our Online Courses Bethany’s Books  Rewriting the Rules: The CDD Mentorship Online Programmes Surrey & Surrounding Areas- Programmes Student Group If you’re ready to step into something different- something kinder, wiser, and more meaningful- you’re in the right place. Let’s raise dogs with dignity. Let’s teach through connection. Let’s begin the conversation.  

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• EPS: 3 - The Nervous System – What’s Really Happening Beneath the Behaviour

  🎙️ Episode 3: The Nervous System – What’s Really Happening Beneath the Behaviour In this episode of Rewriting The Rules, we explore what’s really going on under the surface when our dogs seem anxious, overwhelmed, excited, or "reactive." We take a deep dive into the nervous system- fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and shutdown- and how understanding these states helps us support dogs more compassionately. I’ll guide you through how these survival responses are not behavioural problems, but biological reactions - and what we can do instead of rushing to fix or suppress them. We’ll also explore emotional dysregulation, why some dogs escalate faster than others, and how trauma and chronic stress shape the nervous system over time. You’ll come away with a richer understanding of your dog’s internal world, and a new lens to view their behaviour through: not as disobedience, but as communication.   Further resources  Free Learning:  What is the CDD method? Our Free Facebook Group Our YouTube Channel Facebook Page Bethany’s Facebook Page  Our Blog Website Free Rescue Course Take The Next Step Our Programmes  –  Work With Bethany One To One  Our Online Courses Bethany’s Books  Rewriting the Rules: The CDD Mentorship Online Programmes Surrey & Surrounding Areas- Programmes Student Group If you’re ready to step into something different—something kinder, wiser, and more meaningful—you’re in the right place. Let’s raise dogs with dignity. Let’s teach through connection. Let’s begin the conversation.

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• EPS: 2 - Beyond Labels: Understanding Your Dog's True Needs

  Welcome to this episode of Rewriting the Rules, where we shift the focus from control to understanding in our relationship with dogs. Host Bethany Bell, creator of the Canine Dialogue Dynamics Method, challenges the conventional approach of labelling dogs based on behaviour, advocating for a deeper connection through empathy and curiosity. In this thought-provoking discussion, Bethany invites listeners to view dog behaviour as a form of communication rather than a problem to be fixed. She encourages a pause for reflection on what emotions and needs might be driving the behaviour, promoting a relationship built on trust and emotional connection. By exploring the limitations of traditional behaviour labels and their impact on our dogs’ lives, the episode inspires dog lovers to replace quick judgments with questions and open-mindedness. Tune in to transform your approach, discover how emotional awareness can lead to natural behaviour shifts, and learn why true understanding begins when labels end.   Further resources  Free Learning:  What is the CDD method? Our Free Facebook Group Our YouTube Channel Facebook Page Bethany’s Facebook Page  Our Blog Website Free Rescue Course Take The Next Step Our Programmes  –  Work With Bethany One To One  Our Online Courses Bethany’s Books  Rewriting the Rules: The CDD Mentorship Online Programmes Surrey & Surrounding Areas- Programmes Student Group If you’re ready to step into something different—something kinder, wiser, and more meaningful—you’re in the right place. Let’s raise dogs with dignity. Let’s teach through connection. Let’s begin the conversation.

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• EPS: 1 - Beyond Training: Discover the Canine Dialogue Dynamics Method"

  Welcome to the first episode of "Rewriting the Rules," where we introduce the transformative Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method. This innovative approach moves beyond traditional & conventional training, focusing instead on building genuine communication and trust with your dog. By prioritising emotional understanding, safety, and relationship-building, the CDD Method encourages a deep, two-way dialogue, helping dogs become confident and emotionally secure. In this episode, learn how the CDD Method respects your dog's emotions and intelligence, offering a revolutionary way to foster a meaningful bond without relying on treats, commands, or conditioning. Discover how communication, not compliance, can reshape your relationship, and explore resources for adopting this compassionate mindset to enhance both you and your dog's life.    Further resources  Free Learning:  What is the CDD method? Our Free Facebook Group Our YouTube Channel Facebook Page Bethany’s Facebook Page  Our Blog Website Free Rescue Course Take The Next Step Our Programmes  –  Work With Bethany One To One  Our Online Courses Bethany’s Books  Rewriting the Rules: The CDD Mentorship Online Programmes Surrey & Surrounding Areas- Programmes Student Group If you’re ready to step into something different—something kinder, wiser, and more meaningful—you’re in the right place. Let’s raise dogs with dignity. Let’s teach through connection. Let’s begin the conversation.

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