She's not choosing chaos. She's telling me something.
The quiet shift that changed how Sarah responds to jumping, energy spikes, and Luna finding things she really wasn't supposed to have.
"I stopped trying to stop the behaviour and started asking — what does she actually need right now."
This week's insight
Stop trying to stop the behaviour. Ask what she actually needs.
When Luna jumps, grabs something expensive, or goes bananas at three in the afternoon — she's not choosing chaos. She's communicating something. What she needs in that moment is the question that changes how you respond to all of it.
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Reading energy levels
When she's at the right point in her cycle, training lands. When she's overtired or overstimulated, nothing works. Learning to read where she is changes everything.
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Jumping up
Jumping has worked before — that's why she keeps doing it. Make it uninteresting. Make four paws on the floor the most rewarding thing in the room. Consistency is everything.
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Redirecting from valuable stuff
The instinct to chase and make a big deal accidentally makes it more interesting. Darran's approach is different — and it works much faster.
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From Darran · Postgraduate Canine Behaviourist
Why responding beats reacting — every time
Module 2 covers understanding puppy energy levels, how to handle jumping up without reinforcing it, and how to redirect Luna from valuable items without accidentally teaching her that finding them is the most exciting game in the house.
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
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One more Module 2 check-in — then the big world outside the front door. The socialisation window that matters more than most people realise. 🐾
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