I’ve found that when I try to force a dog to learn on my timeline, everything gets harder—for both of us. But when I slow down, breathe, and co-regulate with them, something shifts. They settle. I settle. And learning becomes connection, not control. I’ve seen that the more we honor their natural rhythms, the more trust we build. And that trust becomes the foundation for everything. I’m not asking you to take my word for it. Try it. Let your dog show you what happens when we lead with presence instead of pressure.