22/09/2025
I hear it almost every day.
"I know the problem is all me"
"I need more training than my dog!"
"I'm so anxious on walks I know their reactivity is coming from me"
"Im so uncoordinated I just cant get the timing or words right!"
BUT you're absolutely rocking it.
Absolutely no one comes into learning something new and being perfect right off. Timing, the mechanics, understanding the concepts of training and behavior modification all take practice.
Reps and reps.
Review and retrying.
I record myself *alllll* the time so I can go back and see where I messed up, could do better or clearer. Bit by bit it all gets easier and becomes muscle memory. And as your dog notices your ease, they can relax and engage more, and show that you can relax too. Its a two way street here.
Just the fact that you're *here* is absolutely rad and your dog is so damn lucky to have you as their person!
Keep it up.
Just a little bit at a time is all.
I'm going to delve a bit more into the human side of learning to handle difficult, reactive or high drive dogs.
I want to break down these things we think to ourselves that put down our skills and show where the real success is
..follow for the rest!
