Professional Dog Trainer, Kate Walker talks about how she creates confidence and security in her client’s dogs without obedience. The story unfolds with Kate talking about how she used to focus on obedience to help dogs and what it was like switching over to more behavior modification in order to build emotional skills in the dogs. Learn why she’s moved away from obedience and why dogs don’t need as much when you focus on creating confidence and security in the mindset of the dog and resolving their emotional and energetic problems. Learn why Kate uses food to help clients and their dogs with their stress. She shares the process she uses that starts in the home to resolve the dog’s general anxiety in their life that greatly impact the dog’s ability to cope with their bigger stressors like reactivity, aggression or fear. After this podcast you’ll learn why focusing on the mindset of the dog is vital to the dog’s success learning to feel safe in the world and be emotionally and physically at ease. Plus, why building emotional skills can be more impactful in dogs rather than obedience skills to truly create a happy healthy dog that listens. Kate is a behavior modification professional dog trainer based in Central Pennsylvania. With a love for animals she holds a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences and a minor in Equine Science, from Penn State University. She taught middle and high school Science for 10 years before resigning to focus solely on The Incredible K9. She has combined her love for animals and her love for teaching others by training dogs and helping owners. You can find Kate Walker and The Incredible K9 by visiting https://www.theincrediblek9.com/  Kate has a gift for our listeners too! Join her FREE Masterclass to learn 4 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Training Your Anxious, Fearful, Reactive or Aggressive Dog. By the end of the 90 minute masterclass you’ll be able to establish if your dog needs a behavioral diagnosis, identify the 2 types of stress that your dog experiences, classify your dog’s most critical challenges, analyze the 3 phases of training and select your dogs greatest priority and determine if your dog has energetic, emotional or environmental problems. Click here to join! https://www.theincrediblek9.com/freeclass Check out our Online Courses for aspiring dog trainers and dog parents... My Dog Camp ~ Start your own dog hiking & training business as a profitable career. www.MyDogCamp.com SAFE School For Dogs ~ Start a S.A.F.E. school socializing misunderstood dogs. We focus on Safe Socialization, Advanced Obedience, Friendship building and Emotional Regulation. www.SafeSchoolForDogs.com Happy Rescue Dogs ~ Train your rescue dog through mindful dog training techniques that mimic meditation, yoga, positive affirmation and NLP therapy. We focus on relaxation and mindset to overcome behavioral challenges. www.HappyRescueDogs.com You can follow me, Rhonda Bilodeau on Instagram @rhondezvouswithdogs