14/04/2026
Today I needed to visit Bristol City Centre so I took the opportunity to take Brodie for a training walk around the waterfront with me🐾
If I’m honest, this is the kind of walk that used to feel a bit triggering for me. He’s a big, adolescent Boxer with a lot of energy, and he can get overwhelmed in certain environments. That combination can feel a lot.
But today was a great reminder of how important these walks are 💛
We kept it calm, took our time, and used it as a training opportunity rather than expecting perfection. New sounds, different people, lots of busses all things that can be challenging — but we worked through them together without pushing him over threshold.
This is what real-life training looks like:
Exposure at the right level
Supporting your dog through it
Building confidence, not pressure
Progress isn’t about avoiding these situations, it’s about helping your dog learn they can cope with them.
Proud of this boy today 🐶✨
