29/01/2024
POV..
So many people lack confidence to take their reactive dog into society to train it because of their fear about society projecting their opinions, causing feelings of shame and embarrassment.
Everyone has an opinion. We all know we can only control our own reactions/actions/thoughts when someone voices their opinion. ..
Here's some tips to help you through the fears of other people projecting...
1. Create space (even more than you may need). This will take the pressure off you & your dog to perform so rapidly.
2. No matter what your dog is doing on the end of the lead, where it's safe to do so, breathe deeply, in & out, long exhales, at least 10 times.
3. - catch those negative, spiralling thoughts and repeat to yourself something that is going to give you courage. Such as "I'm doing the best I can."
4. Smile big (even if u dont feel like it) loosen your body, even give your arms n legs a shake or two, this will help regulate your nervous system...
REMEMBER: No one else knows your journey & I can guarantee no one knows what you know about your dog & and its needs in each moment.
YOUVE GOT THIS
Love the HH pack
