Y'all I want to talk about FAILING.
Painful, Mortifying…
...Holy ISHT What just happened?? Failing.
As you work through your stuff with your dog...
you WILL have fails.
As much as we would love to avoid the pain...
...And no matter how much we plan (or obsess)
You do not get a pass to not fail
No one is immune to it.
You get upset...
...miss your timing.
You underwhelm OR overwhelm your dog.
The dog that knows the thing or has come soo faar…
… is breaking command or reacting again.
Your (or a new client’s) dog gets loose and they run around the public park harassing everyone & causing chaos.
*Cringeworthy true story *
When you do fail...It’s easy to complain…
...make excuses
To pack it up...And give up on your dog or your journey.
What can you do to recover...
...To reset when you do fail??
Remember
Failing is Feedback.
Data.
It shows us what's working...
...And what isn’t
Where there are cracks in your process or leadership
Or where your dog needs more clarity or training.
Use the information given to tweak your process...
...Make adjustments to help you continue towards your goal.
And when you feel down and defeated...
Pick yourself up.
Dust yourself off...
And get back in there.
xoxo
-J
