06/06/2025
“Your dog is your mirror. But why?”
Dogs are incredibly tuned in to us — not just our commands, but our body language, tone of voice, and energy.
If you’re stressed, rushed, or anxious, your dog will often reflect that back through over-excitement, clinginess, barking, or not listening.
It’s not them being ‘naughty’ — it’s them responding to the environment we’re creating (often without realising it).
Working breeds like Labradors and Spaniels were designed to respond to subtle cues — they’re sensitive, clever, and highly attuned.
That’s great for training… but it also means they’ll mirror any chaos we’re unintentionally carrying.
✨When you slow down, breathe, and lead with calm, your dog can settle too.
They don’t need perfection — just a little more awareness and consistency from us.
Because when you feel more in control, they do too.
I particularly enjoy working with people on the psychology of their relationship with their dog. Dogs teach us so much about ourselves - it just depends whether we are open to learning those lessons.
