02/28/2026
Willow! She is both a private lesson and walk & train client. Willow had very low confidence around new people and would bark/jump backwards when she felt unsure. She didn’t walk nicely on lead not because she was trying to pull but because she was so in her head. We decided to do walk & trains when I noticed how often she hides behind mom when scared. I want her to realize she can be brave without mom. Double leashed for safety, she is starting to learn the game and taking food from me hence why I am treating so heavily 🙈 Our last lesson with her mom we tackled Home Depot and she did better than either of us expected. From barking at anyone who got close or interacted with mom and being unable to focus in the park she goes to regularly, to playing with me, a new person in a new environment with people around while her mom is there. She will never be a dog that seeks out human interaction but she’s learning that we got her back and being scared is ok. it’s what you do after that matters 🩵