23/09/2025
The Training Journey – What It Really Looks Like........
Me and Rooke have been through it. At 14 months old, these are just some of the things we’ve struggled with:
Redirection in bite work(dog bites handler)
Chasing anything that moves fast
Barking in the crate when people arrive
Pacing and unable to settle
Nervous around traffic
Refusing to out his toys and in bite work
These aren’t minor issues. They’re big, frustrating, and at times, they’ve made me question everything.
Here’s the truth: every dog comes with problems. Even a trainer’s dog. The difference is, we don’t ignore them — we address them. Straight away.
If you’re facing challenges with your dog, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’ve got work to do. The sooner you face it, the sooner you move forward.
The question is: are you willing to put the work in?
Because the struggle is where the progress is built.