Ready v. Willing

These two little words have been floating around my mind over the last couple of weeks.

Ready and willing are vastly different.

Ready is about preparedness.

It’s the idea that the work and practice you’ve done to get you to the starting line of anything you’re working towards prepared you for what’s next.

It’s like the repeated practice of a particular skill.

You feel confident because you took action and have an experience and maybe even some level of predictability of how the test, the game or the real life experience will play out.

Being ready is the act of doing.

What about being willing?

Willing to do something is taking the leap of faith.

Willing to try something new without the physical experience of doing.

It is the embodiment of eagerness in taking action towards something you may not have any evidence of how it plays out.

Being willing is the trust in yourself in what action you take towards a goal you set for yourself.

Trusting your choice making and following your inner wisdom of where you want to go and how you show up is the first action step you take in creating something new for yourself.

It’s like jumping out of a plane and the parachute is your trust you’ll be ok.

The parachute is the symbol of your inner knowing and trust in how you’re moving forward.

You can’t know for sure what you’re capable of until you are willing to do something differently.

A new routine for yourself.

Discovering a new connection with your dog you never knew was possible.

Putting yourself out on a limb and showing your heart to a friend.

Yes, these things are scary.

You don’t know what it looks like in real time.

Yes, your limiting beliefs will show up and tell you not to do them.

A professional coach is someone who is in your corner walks alongside you as you continue on your journey.

The coaching relationship will support you through the ups and downs of doing or learning something new can help clear the path of what your next step or jump is in you life.

If you’re curious about how coaching can support you in your journey, set up a Discovery Call with me.

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Embodying Compassion Is Counter Cultural

Pet parents shared with me their experiences working with other pet professionals who left them feeling undervalued, demoralized and defeated.

When a pet parent feels overrun and not having any options, this can send them into a spiral.

Spiraling thoughts of limiting beliefs leading them into not taking action because they think “what’s the point.”

One pet parent shared with me how she didn’t leave the house with her dog for over a year because of another pet professional observing her dog showing signs of fear said to the pet parent, “either you’ll have 10 years of joy or you will have 10 years of frustration” and handed her a dog training pamphlet.

The lack of compassion and black and white thinking doesn’t keep the light on at the end of the tunnel.

Even in this situation, this pet parent still searched for training and coaching which aligned with what she and her dog needed.

A professional who not only understands how the emotional lives of our dogs influences how they behave, but a professional who is able to connect with the person in front of them and get at the heart of the matter.

Shedding light on what the pet parent’s core desire feelings are and guiding them to reach the connection and freedom they want life to look like with their dogs.

As pet parents take action based on how they want to feel connected with their dogs, they learn how simple games can lead them to their goals.

Along the way, the strengthen their own confidence and accomplish not only what they want their dogs to achieve, but also how they live a more integrated life with their companions.

Are you desiring for something more in your dog training and coaching journey?

Do you want a pet professional who will not only share with you the knowledge, but also coach you through the hills and valleys and learning, so you and your dog can have an optimal level of learning?

If you’re curious and want to find out more about how professional coaching can enhance your dog training experience, set up a Discovery Call with me.

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Book Review: Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook by Linda Michaels

My journey into dog training and behavior consulting began in 2013.

My mentor shared with me who the industry leaders are and the reasons I should include them in who I continue learning from as I progress in my new career field.

Leaders like, Victoria Stilwell, Nicole Wilde and Linda Michael’s topped the list.

These women are not only leaders but animal welfare advocates.

They have pioneered the understanding of how meeting our dog’s social-emotional needs impact our dogs’ behavior.

The ripples are growing and more people are letting go of traditional methods and are welcoming the new tide of teaching and guiding our dogs.

Fast forward to today and Linda Michaels, my friend and colleague, published the Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook.

This publication reached Amazon’s top achievement in Hot New Releases and is a Best Seller in Dog and Health Care.

The tide continues rolling and the Do No Harm approach continues to grow.

I had the pleasure and honor in writing a book review for the Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook in the international trade magazine, Barks from the Guild.

If you’re curious about the impact of a Do No Harm dog training approach, get a glimpse into the book!

Read the Review Here!