Is Ball Play Making Your Dog's Behaviour Worse? Here's What Most Dog Owners Don't Know.

If your high-energy, reactive or anxious dog lives for the ball, but barks, lunges, ignores you or pulls like mad, it’s all very common. In this episode we’re diving into the hidden cost of repetitive ball throwing.

⚠️ Spoiler: It’s not “play” as we humans think of it. It’s part of a hunting pattern and it triggers intense arousal, ramps up stress chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol, and over time, it could be make reactivity, pulling, barking, and even home behaviour worse.

🎾 What repetitive chasing does to your dog’s brain and body

🎾 The long-term physical impact of ball play on joints and mobility

🎾 An alternative form of exercise that calms your dog and gives them a full mental and physical workout

🎾 Exactly how to transition your dog from ball-chasing to a healthier, more fulfilling activity (without a meltdown!)

Whether your dog is over-excited, reactive, or just can’t settle, this could change the way you exercise your dog forever.

📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style!

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think!

Discover why your dog struggles on walks—and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

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🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

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