25/01/2023
Here’s your reminder that it’s important (and fun!) to let your dog choose the path when it’s safe to do so. Giving dogs choice and control over their environment are integral pieces to any humane training plan.
Learn to enjoy watching them make decisions and explore at their own pace. I promise it’s way more fun than seeing how many steps you can get in or trying to stick to a certain route.
The map is our route through a very small part of big ole Woodward Park. Was I planning on doing a couple of activities with him in different parts of the park? Absolutely. But his actions told me he wanted to stay in this area and that’s okay!