So Grateful....
Today was one of the best days I have had as a dog trainer.. On this pack walk, all the dogs and owners were in sync. There was no pulling, no craziness, just calm dogs enjoying a beautiful day. There were two dogs in particular, one that was aggressive and full of anxiety and one that was super reactive. Both dogs were expertly navigated by their owners around other dogs and people.
I am full of gratitude and joy. Joy for my change in careers and lifestyle; gratitude for the ability work with dogs, with amazing people who want their dogs to have a full and happy life, and with such talented colleagues @companion_dogs_ny
Thank you!
I am so proud of this girl’s progress…
Puja was a pushy and anxious dog. She was unsure of what to do and when to do it. Now, not only does she understand her commands, she also understands when she’s working, and she happily takes direction. Holding a dog accountable does not mean taking away their joy. It means defining work time and play time and letting them experience both of those things. And many breeds are working dogs and thrive when they work and have a purpose.
Tunnel of Love…
During the last pack walk we practiced the “Tunnel of Love”. The handler walking down the middle has the dog focus on them. The people on the side try and distract the dog walking down the middle while keeping their dogs calm on the sidelines. Everyone did well here, dog going down the center, people on the side and their dogs. Special shout out to Cerri for getting everyone to turn it up a notch.
