well, I guess, maybe...CONFIDENCE!

There is major need for confidence in dog training. It has been proven time and time again that dogs need leadership or guidance.  A great leader uses confidence even if it might be for show at first.  Trust that your next fifteen minutes is going to be fine.  Trust that all you need, physically and mentally is available.  Trust that whatever outcome you receive, you will be stronger and wiser for the next experience.  Confidence comes to those who ACT like they have it.

A few years ago I started watching The Dog Whisperer on T.V. and decided I wanted to be a dog trainer.  Even before a formal education I called myself a dog trainer and started sticking my neck out there.  At first, I felt like a phony, but I kept on trusting.  Even after a formal education I still felt very nervous and worried that my clients were satisfied with my coaching.  Now, those fears have subsided and when I am with clients it seems the clouds are parting and the big beautiful sun is shining on my face.  I made it to the promised land and you can too. The point is, fake it until you make it.  If you believe in something long enough it will come true.

People, as well as dogs, need to be reminded by everyday actions that tomorrow will be fine.  We have a inner desire to feel secure in who we are and the people we are with.  Stop speaking and thinking worrysome thoughts and look forward to a world filled with endless possibilty. Close your eyes before a training session and picture how you would like it to go. Tell those around you with body language and pure energy that you are great and they are too.  Live fearless my friends, and have fun training!  
 

Here's to our dogs....

  

Inner Peace

 

If  you can start the day without caffeine,

If you  can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,

If  you can resist complaining and  boring people with your troubles, 

If  you can eat the same food every  day  and be grateful for it, 

If  you can understand when your loved  ones are too busy to give you any time,

If you can take criticism and  blame without resentment,

If  you can conquer tension  without  medical help,

If you can relax without  liquor, 

 

If  you can sleep without the aid of  drugs,  

 …Then you are  probably the  family dog!