#026 - 7 Easy Ways to Give Your Pup More Freedom of ChoiceChances are you’ve never really thought about how many choices you make in one day. And, if you’re lucky, you’ve never had to consider what it might be like to start having your choices taken away from you. What would it be like to live a life where everything you do is determined by someone else? When you get up, when you go to the bathroom, when and what you eat, when you can go outside or socialize with friends. Having choices in life is so important because it gives you confidence, autonomy and a sense of control, and we can only assume that the same would be true for our canine companions. When you don’t have control, you feel helpless and don’t handle stressful situations well. In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the importance of providing choice in your dog’s daily routine, and some ways you can give your dog the opportunity to make some of their own decisions. Holly's qualifications include:Certified Pet Food Nutrition SpecialistAssisting pet parents with holistic health and nutrition for 16+ years in her pet food stores: Tail Blazers Copperfield and Tail Blazers Legacy.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why choice is so important for mental health.How to tell if you dog is ok to be touched.How you can make your dog more comfortable when children are around.What makes a fearful dog's fears worse.Why you shouldn't punish growling.Why your dog might not be interested in training.What my favourite feeding surface is.7 ways to give your pup freedom of choice.Resources from this episode:Episode 026: ResourcesEverything Pup Podcast Community on FacebookFind Holly on Social Media:FacebookInstagram Support the show