April 12th, 2025

Training the Human

I joke about this a lot—but truly, the easiest part of my job is helping the dog. They almost instantly understand what I need and fall in line. It’s so seamless that I sometimes wonder if they even need me at all.

Emma getting some one-on-one training time - March 4th, 2025

The harder part? Training the human.

With dogs, everything is black and white. You’re either allowed on the couch, or you’re not. You’re either allowed to pull on leash, or you’re not. There’s no gray area that says, “only at Grandma’s,” or “just on this trail.” That kind of nuance doesn’t make sense to dogs.

They thrive on structure. Yes and no. Do and don’t.

Humans, on the other hand, need context. What if this happens? Can I just...? We carry stories, emotions, and past experiences. We remember all the things that went wrong. But to move forward, we have to let that go.

Your dog doesn’t hold grudges—but they do feel your panic, your hesitation, your mistrust. And they reflect it back to you, amplified.

So take the emotion out of it. Leave the history behind. Start fresh.

Your dog deserves the best version of you.

Happy Training.

Addi and The Girls