attunement – the ability to be aware of and responsive to another person’s [or dog’s] emotions and needs

My journey in dog training and personal well-being has truly transformed me. As a child, I was scared of dogs because a neighborhood dog once knocked me down and stood on my chest. However, over the past two decades, I have conquered this fear and developed a deep love for these fantastic creatures.

Around ten years ago, Teamworks Dog Training introduced me to positive reinforcement dog training. Now, I’m delving deeper into understanding dogs and our relationships with them. New scientific insights reveal that dogs react emotionally to the world around them. Amidst this chaotic human world, dogs also experience big feelings in their daily lives.

My journey in dealing with my feelings has led me to a place of trauma awareness and a discovery that we can apply these techniques to dogs, too. Instead of waiting for dogs to display ‘big feelings,’ let’s proactively learn new ways to interact with them. By appreciating and respecting the emotions of our furry family members, we can be good members of society and nurture love and understanding within our entire family.

So here we are. Let’s embark on this journey to explore our world and the world of our dogs, promote harmony, develop life skills, and have plenty of fun with our furever family.