# Episode 43: Importance of Acclimation

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Podcast: [Canine Connection Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214)
Published: 2026-06-22T23:41:00+00:00
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This episode explores the critical importance of acclimation for dogs in training and competition environments. Petra and Laurie share practical insights on how to read your dog's signals, establish routines, and give your dog the time they need to succeed in distracting settings. Our dogs are not robots. They heed time to acclimate to the environment and shift their focus to us. Given enough time, we get awesome engagement. If we rush the process, the dog will struggle which creates conflict and frustration. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Understanding Acclimation and Warm-Up for Dogs 02:54 The Importance of Environment Familiarization 06:03 Recognizing Individual Dog Needs 08:58 The Role of Routine in Dog Training 11:59 Managing Expectations in Training 14:56 The Impact of Environment on Dog Behavior 17:57 Reading Your Dog's Engagement 21:00 The Importance of Patience in Training 24:11 Building Engagement Through Consistent Training 27:07 The Need for Contextual Cues 30:03 Trial Environments and Acclimation 32:51 Long-Term Training Strategies CONTACT US: https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast PETRA: https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/ www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com LAURIE: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025

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