Training High-energy Dogs : How to Calm, Focus, and Train Active Breeds Like Border Collies, Labs, and Shepherds

Training High-Energy Dogs: How to Calm, Focus, and Train Active Breeds Like Border Collies, Labs, and ShepherdsIs your dog full of energy but short on focus?Do walks feel like battles, and simple commands go ignored in the chaos? If you’re struggling to manage a smart, active, high-drive dog — you’re not alone. And you’re not failing. You just need the right system.This book is your roadmap from chaos to calm.Designed specifically for owners of high-energy breeds — like Border Collies, Labradors, Shepherds, and other working types — this practical, real-world guide shows you how to channel intense energy into focused, reliable behaviour.Inside, you’ll discover:✅ Why traditional obedience isn’t enough for high-drive dogs✅ How to use daily routines to create calm and structure✅ The truth about exercise vs. productive stimulation✅ Engagement games, impulse control drills, and real-life obedience strategies✅ How to socialise your dog without overexciting them✅ What to do when your dog regresses, zooms, or spirals out of control✅ A long-term plan for maintaining progress and deepening your bondYou’ll learn how to:Build focus in busy environmentsUse mental enrichment to reduce overstimulationCreate a lifestyle that supports calm, not chaosHandle leash pulling, recall, jumping, barking, and moreReinforce the behaviours you want, not just correct the ones you don’tWhether you’re starting with a bouncy pup or re-training an adult dog, this book gives you clear steps to build a well-rounded, emotionally balanced, and reliably calm companion — without having to exhaust them into compliance.If you’re ready to stop managing your dog’s energy and start transforming it into calm focus, this book is for you.