Turid Rugaas Collection: Vol 5 ($55)
 

🎥 Curving

This lesson is about understanding curving as a natural social behaviour in dogs — and how allowing indirect approaches can reduce tension and support calm, polite interactions.

🐾 What You’ll Learn

• What curving is and why dogs naturally avoid direct, head-on approaches
• How curving helps dogs communicate politely and reduce social tension
• Why blocking or preventing curving can lead to stress or reactive behaviour
• How puppies learn curving through observation and social experience
• How to support your dog by giving space and freedom of movement
• How to use your own movement and positioning to encourage curving
• How to recognise curving in everyday situations like greetings, walks, and play

👩‍🏫 About Turid Rugaas

Turid Rugaas is a world-renowned Norwegian dog trainer and behaviourist, best known for identifying and describing calming signals as a universal form of canine communication.

With over 50 years of experience, her work has transformed how people understand dogs — shifting the focus from obedience and control to communication, respect, and emotional wellbeing. Her teachings have influenced dog professionals and guardians worldwide and remain a foundation of modern, ethical dog training.

Questions? Reach us anytime at support@nordicdogtrainer.com.

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