I'd Been Thinking Routine Was For Me | Mindfulness4Dogs
Module 2 · Weeks 9–10
I'd been thinking routine was for me.
Turns out it's mostly for her. What Sarah discovered about rhythm, regulation and why Luna's day needs to feel predictable.
"Something shifted this week. I wasn't dreading the day anymore."
This week's insight
Routine isn't just convenient for you. It's emotionally regulating for her.
When Luna's day is predictable, her nervous system can relax. She's not spending energy managing uncertainty. She settles faster, trains better, and the whole day feels calmer — for both of you.
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Daily & weekly schedule
Build a rhythm that works for Luna's age — rest, play, training, sniff time in the right order and amounts.
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Training diary — 3 minutes after each session
Not for perfect days. For patterns. When Luna's sharpest, when she tips over, what worked and what didn't.
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Mental stimulation beats more exercise
Too much physical exercise tips a young puppy into overtired chaos. A sniff walk or puzzle does more than a long run.
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From Darran · Postgraduate Canine Behaviourist
Why a predictable day creates a calmer, more trainable puppy
In Module 2, Darran covers the daily and weekly schedule, how to keep a training diary that actually tells you something, and the right balance of exercise and mental stimulation for Luna's age. The foundation everything else builds on.
Take your understanding and Luna's training to the next level
Join the VIP Coaching Club and get personalised online support from Darran and the team — direct responses, video review, and expert guidance tailored to you and Luna specifically.
$175 NZD
/ $160 AUD · 75 GBP · $97 USD · per month · cancel any time
Next check-in: tug of war is apparently really important. Who knew. 🐾
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