For July we want to focus on how we can feel like we are doing well with our dogs progression and focusing on all the things that are going right. The world of dog guardianship is FULL of people telling you what you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT be doing and quite honestly I’m so DONE with this. The constant battle of ‘this is what I do’ or ‘my trainer says’ .. I’m sure you’ve heard it all and possibly been guilty of giving out the unsolicited advice (its okay I have too!).  We know that positive reinforcement works wonders for our dogs, they do something good and we give them something to feel good as a reward and hey presto – they continue to offer more good things. What a lovely cycle this can be and why aren’t we applying this to the human side of dog training too? Praising when others are doing great things, cheering them on and making them FEEL GOOD when you see them supporting their dog in the best way they know how. Head to our challenge at the end to help us help other people FEEL GOOD within themselves & their dogs.