Visit us at shapedbydog.com   It’s important to know what you and your dog need for learning success, and how “lizard brain” can take over if something is lacking. I’m sharing an extract of the book I am writing, and it’s about one of the life shifting lessons I learned from a student. In the episode you'll hear: How Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applies to you and your dog. The life shifting lesson I was taught by a student. Recognizing when lizard brain takes over, and why. Resources: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Wikipedia) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs Shaped By Dog Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://shapedbydog.com/4/ Vlog: Where Is Your Dog On The Circle Of Fun? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/07/circle-of-fun/ “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell - https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/outliers/9780316040341/ Terry Orlick’s Zone of Excellence - http://www.zoneofexcellence.ca/index.html   Shaped by Dog Podcast Episode 7 - https://shapedbydog.com/7/