01/11/2026
Something I see a lot in training 👀🐾
The more anxious we are about our dogs…
the more anxious our dogs tend to be.
Constant reassurance, hovering, and checking in feels loving 💕 — but to a dog, it can read as, “Something must be wrong… I should be worried too.”
Calm leadership creates calm dogs 🧘♀️🐕
Structure builds confidence 🏗️
Space teaches independence ✨
Loving your dog doesn’t mean being glued to them — sometimes it means teaching them they’re okay without you right there.
Quick question ⬇️
When your dog seems unsure, do you usually:
A️⃣ reassure and hover
B️⃣ give them space and let them work it out
C️⃣ a little of both 🤍
(No judgment — just curious.)
