# Ep280 - If nothing changes, nothing will change!

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Podcast: [Life With Your Dog](https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-with-your-dog-508990)
Published: 2026-07-02T21:15:12+00:00
Episode link: https://lifewithyourdogpodcast.podbean.com/e/ep280-if-nothing-changes-nothing-will-change/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hzrdepe3bgpunht7/280.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3120

## Resource

Many dog owners say they want their dog's behaviours to change... but are we willing to change ourselves? In this episode, we explore a simple idea that has a huge impact on dog training: if nothing has changed, nothing will change. More often than not, lasting behaviour change starts with the owner, not the dog. We discuss how our daily habits, consistency, timing and expectations shape our dogs' behaviour, and why repeating the same actions while expecting different results only leads to frustration. Diving into the science of learning, looking at how operant conditioning creates the repetitions that eventually become classical conditioning—turning trained behaviours into lasting emotional associations and habits. If you're serious about creating long-term change in your dog, this episode will challenge you to first look at the other end of the leash. Panos' book - The Nooch's Pooches Method: A Comprehensive Guide to Training and Living with Your Dog https://amzn.asia/d/f1wzLQK Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

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