You make all the difference

I received this 3D printed dog from a cool client of mine a few years back.  Looking at this picture I thought ya know we pretty much have our dogs lives in our hands like this.  We can choose to show up and build clear, clean conversations with our pups.  Or we can leave them at their own devises which can show up as unwanted behaviors.  Not all dogs are the same just like our hands or fingerprints.  Pretty special stuff so choose your relationship if things are wonky change it, if your dog is having a tough time help which can look like seeking a trainer,  looking up training videos, educating yourself and most of all follow through.  It is amazing the relationship you build with clear clean boundaries, conversations and intentions.  Sometimes though even with all the work I find some clients are super sweet and their dog is a full on College Jock with a STRONG opinion of every moment.  This is not an easy shift you may need to seek outside help to bridge the relationship with a hand that the dog can respect for their is no history which can make the shift for the dog easier to then see you in this position of leader.  I equate it like a king he's not going to give up his or her crown to just anyone.  You need to earn it though moments of clear direction and trust over time it is NOT a one moment shift.  

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