Compassion Scales: Custom Plans, Accessible Care, Lasting Bonds

Think your dog needs tougher rules to behave better? Jonna and Lydia from Good Dog Dyno make a strong case that clarity beats force, and that motivation—used well—can change even tough behavior patterns. We explore how positive reinforcement works in real homes, why “no” isn’t banned but simply reframed, and how small, consistent choices add up to big wins for dogs and humans alike.

Lydia shares hard-earned insights from more than a decade in shelters across the U.S. and abroad, where complex behavior cases meet limited time and resources. That experience shaped a humane, pragmatic approach that shines in private training, where families are ready to do the reps that make progress stick. Jonna brings a designer’s mindset and the story of a reactive German Shepherd named Dyno, translating behavioral science into plans people can actually follow. Together, they show how to turn jumping, reactivity, and anxiety into opportunities for calm, connection, and confidence.

We dig into practical examples—like replacing jumping with offered calm by removing attention for the wrong choice and richly reinforcing the right one—while unpacking myths about “treat bribes” and permissiveness. You’ll hear how individualized, affordable training plans meet each dog where they are; how desensitization and counterconditioning work when done at the right threshold; and why community matters, from workshops and newsletters to short, useful social videos. If you want a pet who feels like a true family member, this conversation gives you a humane roadmap grounded in research and compassion.

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