11/01/2026
The things that give your dog trainer nightmares 🫣🎃
A haunted house but it’s just…
👻 Your neighbor’s off-leash dog running straight at you while they yell “IT’S OKAY, HE’S FRIENDLY!”
👻 A handler reinforcing every behavior they’re trying to eliminate.
👻 Your dog who thinks recall means “run in the opposite direction as fast as possible.”
👻 Someone increasing distance, duration AND distraction all at the same time and wondering why their dog is struggling.
👻 Someone who thinks socialization means their dog needs to meet EVERY dog they see.
But really… the scariest part is knowing that most of these nightmares are completely preventable 😅
Dog training is about teaching skills, building communication, and setting your dog up for success. Not expecting perfection in situations they haven’t been prepared for.