Scatter Brain Dog Training LLC

11/04/2024

I think this is what I totally need to do... starting with toxic relationships.

"No"vember is all about putting yourself first and saying no to anything that drains your energy or holds you back. This month, it’s time to stop the negative self-talk—no more being so hard on yourself. Embrace kindness toward yourself and focus on what truly makes you feel good and at ease.

Say no to ignoring your needs and pushing yourself to exhaustion. Instead, allow yourself to rest, recharge, and do things that bring you peace. Let go of the habit of always putting others first and sacrificing your own happiness. This month, it’s okay to choose yourself.

It’s also the perfect time to release anything that’s no longer serving you. Say no to holding onto things that weigh you down—whether that’s overthinking, past grudges, toxic relationships, or habits that keep you feeling stuck. Use "No"vember to create space for what really matters: your happiness, well-being, and personal growth.

Make this month about choosing what feels right for you, finding joy in simplicity, and filling your life with what lifts you up. Protect your energy by saying no to distractions, no to unnecessary stress, and no to anything that doesn’t help you feel calm and centered. Let "No"vember be a month of setting boundaries, focusing on what truly matters, and saying yes to a healthier, happier you.

03/24/2024

03/24/2024

Absolutely 💯

12/25/2023

08/27/2023

Just a dog.

From time to time people tell me “chill out, it’s just a dog” or “it’s a lot of money just for a dog.” They don't understand the distance traveled, the time invested, or the costs incurred by "just a dog".
Some of my proudest moments have occurred with “just a dog.”

Many hours have passed being my only company "just a dog", but not for one moment did I feel despised. Some of my saddest moments have been because of “just a dog,” and on those gray days, the gentle touch of “just a Dog” gave me comfort and the reason to get through the day.

If you also think “it’s just a dog”, then you’ll probably understand phrases like “just a friend”, “just a sunrise” or “just a promise.” “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

For "just a dog" I will get up early, take long walks and look forward to the future. So for me and people like me, it’s not “just a dog,” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the memories of the past, and the absolute joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out the good in me and takes my thoughts away from myself and daily worries.

I hope one day they can understand that it’s not “just a dog”, but the one that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a human.” So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog”, just smile because they “just don’t get it”.

“Just A Dog,” by Richard A. Animals.
"Master bedroom," (1965) Andrew Wyeth