Pattern Games for Reactive & Rescue Dogs with Leslie McDevitt Building Calm, Confidence & Resilience

What if helping a stressed or reactive dog didn’t start with obedience—but with predictability? In this episode of Pod to the Rescue, we’re joined by renowned trainer Leslie McDevitt, creator of the Control Unleashed program, to explore how Pattern Games can transform the lives of shelter, rescue, and pet dogs alike. These simple, repeatable exercises help dogs process their environment, reduce anxiety, and build resilience—whether they’re navigating a chaotic shelter, adjusting to a foster home, or learning to walk calmly through the world. We break down some of Leslie’s most powerful games—like the 1-2-3 game, Up/Down, Give Me a Break, and LATTE—and explain how they: Reduce reactivity and overwhelm Build trust between dogs and humans Teach calm behavior without pressure Help dogs generalize skills across environments If you work with rescue dogs—or love one who struggles with the world—this episode is packed with practical, compassionate tools you can start using today. Links and Next Steps: On-Demand Webinars from Leslie McDevitt Leslie’s Friends of Control Unleashed Facebook Group Lick and Learn Connect With Us:

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Pattern Games for Reactive & Rescue Dogs with Leslie McDevitt Building Calm, Confidence & Resilience is an episode from POD to the Rescue by Summit Dog Rescue.

This episode is 00:46:17 long.

This episode was published on Mar 24, 2026.

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