05/08/2026
1. One of my dogs can be reactive.
She doesn't like when dogs approach her.
I taught her how to walk away from such situations,
but if another dog is persistent
she can escalate into an attack.
She has a few dog friends,
but otherwise she avoids interactions and encounters.
2. I'm somewhat wary of dogs.
Seriously.
I'm cautious and attentive when working with dogs.
Not because I'm incompetent,
but because I don't have a huge ego
and I know that every dog can bite,
because they have a different story,
a different past, and different boundaries.
3. I don't like when dogs jump on me and lick me.
Many people often think it's an expression of joy and affection,
but in reality it's just the result of pent up energy
and I don't like when the dog is unloading it on me.
4. Sometimes I don't know how to help the dog.
There are behaviors that are very difficult to work through.
There are situations where I feel stuck,
that I have no ideas,
that I'm not sure if what we're doing is enough.
Then I keep looking,
seek support from my mentors,
or refer my clients to someone who might know more.
5. I'm not a fan of puppies.
I definitely prefer working with adult dogs.
Puppies are adorable, but they're definitely not "mine".
6. There are days when I wish I had a different job,
a more stable one.
Where I finish and I can turn off my thoughts.
But then the dog comes along.
And everything makes sense again 🥰
Do you have a list like that?
Leave a like or a comment.
Let me know I'm not alone in this 🫣
Because it's more important to be reliable
than to be perfect 🫶🏻
