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We as a community have a responsibility to protect who we work with. Staying silent on the blatant abuse is the same as allowing it to happen. These dogs deserve better and it's on all of us to keep them safe. To keep each other in check. I personally am always open to opinions and point of views. If I'm doing something wrong, tell me. And I'd do the same to anyone else. We probably all know who this post is about so I ask you please don't stay silent. Dogs can't speak for themselves.

I hear it alot from my other trainers. "He knows better"
We can't expect him to do things we want him to do, simply because we want it. There has to be something in it for them.
I was once told "your dog shouldn't work for treats. You dog should work to please you."
Do you work without getting paid? Would you put in 40 hours, simply because it makes your boss happy?
And this is in no way intended to bash others training methods. It's not aimed at anybody. But a dogs way of living deserves respect

I took a little break for a while because life got away from me. I wanted to talk about it though.
I felt guilty for some reason. Like I'm falling behind if I'm not constantly on top of things. Like I'm failing somehow.
But mental health is infinitely more important than some social media platforms. It's okay to be burnt out. It's okay to be tired and it's okay to take a break.
I'm still learning to put myself first. And I wanted to share this in Hope's it reaches whoever it needs to.

NOT A VET

while most trainers do know quite a bit of medical information, we are not vets. Dont expect us to know everything a vet would know.

NOT AN INVITATION

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I often find myself telling people my dog isn't friendly so they can leave us alone. I'm fine with people petting my dog but if I'm working him, or training in public I dont need every human being to be loving up my dog. There is a time and a place.

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STOP LYING TO YOUR TRAINER

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