05/25/2026
🎓Graduation Season Continues!!!🎓
This graduate holds a special place in my heart ❤️ for many reasons. Meet Mila! Her owners reached out to me due to Milas intense fear of just about everything. Cars, sounds, dogs, people, the wind. There weren't many moments that I saw where she wasn't barking or shaking because something had spooked her.
Now, I dont normally take on fear cases that are this severe and I informed her owners of that right from the start. The process takes time and dedication from everyone involved and since I'm currently not full time I wasn't sure if I would be the right trainer for them. Even after informing them of that they still decided they wanted me to help guide them.
I may have shown her owners what needed to be done and how to do it but they are the ones who deserve every ounce of credit for Mila's transformation. Week in and week out I would be sent updates on Milas progress. From detailed time stamped updates to videos and photos showing Mila's highs and lows.
I'm so happy to report that Mila has finally learned that the world isn't as scary as she once thought. During our last session I saw a dog who was finally comfortable in her own fur. Her confidence was night and day compared to the first time I meet her. Environmental fear based reactivity training isnt about curing the dog of all her fear, especially when its as severe as Mila's was. It's about helping the dog learn to trust again. It's about giving her structure and clear guidance that we have her best interests at heart in turn building a stronger bond between owner and dog.
We dont know Mila's past or what may have happened to cause her fear but I do know her future. She's going to keep growing her confidence day in and day out because her owners are relentless in their efforts to bring her peace.
Thank you for pushing me to be a better trainer Mila! and congratulations!!! 🎊
