Several chemicals within our dog’s bodies affect how they learn and react under stress. Two of the most fundamental are Dopamine and Cortisol. In this blog post from January 29th, 2023, the National Institute for Canine Ethics (NICE) explains how this neurotransmitter and hormone affect our dogs.
You and every pet care professional (dog trainer, canine behavior consultant, veterinarian, “behaviorist”) working with you and your dog needs to understand how this works. If they don’t understand Cortisol and Dopamine, they are not qualified to help your dog and may do more harm than good.
FMI – https://www.nicemembership.com/post/the-role-of-dopamine-and-cortisol-in-dog-training
