11/10/2026
Learning a new skill – it's all about the foundations! 💜
Before we can expect success, we need to build understanding!
Understanding our movements and how they influence our dog's movements
Clear communication and expectations
Engagement and connection
Environmental readiness
Building confidence through clarity
And, of course, keeping it FUN! 🥰
This was our first time incorporating Bailey into this new skill, and she did beautifully! ❤️
Is it perfect? Nope! But that's not what learning is about.
As we continue to develop our understanding, practise our movements and build clarity together, the picture will become much clearer for both of us.
One of the biggest things to remember when teaching any new skill is not to rush the process!
It's easy to get excited about the end result, but pushing too far, too quickly can create confusion rather than understanding.
Every little step has a purpose, and these foundations are important regardless of what skill you're teaching.
Taking the time to build clarity, understanding and confidence sets both dog and handler up for success. 😁
Clarity builds understanding, understanding builds confidence, and confidence creates success!💜
And sometimes, it's the handler who has the most homework! 🤣
