Episode
When You Are Not At 100%
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- Dog Driven Podcast
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- Feb 19, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1021
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Summary
Your Dog Shouldn’t Pay for Your Stress Working dogs are performance animals — but they are also emotional barometers. In this episode of Dog Driven, I am unpacking the science behind handler regulation and dog performance. From cortisol synchronization to cognitive fatigue, from stress-reactivity to the Yerkes-Dodson performance curve — this is a deep dive into why your mental state matters more than you think. You’ll learn: How fatigue affects your training precision Why unpredictable pressure creates hesitation What to do instead of pushing harder How maintenance weeks protect confidence Why secure attachment builds bold field performance Strong teams aren’t built on perfect sessions. They’re built on regulated leadership over time.