15/05/2026
This is for the owners with the dogs whose journey has been difficult 🫶🏻
There is something very special about watching a dog like Honey go from being so unsure to a happy, confident dog on the trail.
Honey's first trailing experiences were full of conflict - moving vehicles, the wind, dogs would all trigger her reactivity.
We changed up a lot of the ways we were working with her, trying different strategies to build her confidence. But there still seemed to be an obstacle hindering her progress. Any unexpected change along a trail would trigger a switch from focused to fearful.
We decided to give her a break from trailing.
There were a lot of ups and downs (including health investigations, pain management and diet changes), but Rosie was able to introduce Honey to tracking at home, whilst continuing to learn on group sessions with her other dog.
Their progress was unmatched, and Honey was able to focus a lot better in a familiar environment.
This week, after 2 years away from trailing with Honey, Rosie decided to take the leap.
The session was in a similar environment to the first clip and she absolutely smashed it 👏🏻
Honey stayed locked on track and was able to have minimal reactions to things which, in the past, would have set her off for the evening.
Proud is an understatement for how everyone felt watching her - especially Rosie, who has put in so much hard work at home to get her to this point.
There is still more to work on, but we now have a solid foundation to help team Honey progress. 🍯
If you read this and relate to the journey, come and join us to see how using your dog’s nose - with an individual approach - can make their world so much bigger
