This week, I worked with my boy Archie on a task that, if I’m being completely honest, I feel he isn’t quite ready for just yet. But that’s what this Challenge is all about — stepping outside our comfort zones, giving things a go, and learning along the way. ❤️ This is the best we achieved from our week of recall training, and that’s okay! Archie and I will get there, one step at a time, with consistency, patience and lots of practice. 🐾❤️ A huge thank you to our amazing team leader @Matthew Marsh , for your uplifting support, encouragement and guidance throughout this Challenge. It means more than you know! 🙏❤️ The intention of this Challenge was to prepare our dogs and us owners for the Blue Mile Walk, but for me, it has become so much more than that. I’ve learnt things about myself that I never expected. I’ve discovered areas where I still need to grow and improve, even in things I thought I was already doing well. I’ve learnt to be more patient, more consistent, and to recognise that this journey is just as much about me as it is about Archie. I love my boy more than words can express, and all I want is to give him the absolute best life possible. ❤️ Through Walkys, I’m learning how to do exactly that — not by expecting perfection from either of us, but by continuing to learn, grow and become better together. I am so incredibly grateful to be part of this wonderful dog training academy. Walkys is so much more than a place to train our dogs; it’s a community that supports, encourages and inspires us to become better dog owners and better versions of ourselves. ❤️🐾 Archie and I might not be where we want to be just yet, but we’re on our way — and that’s what matters! 🐶💙🐾 @Loma Simmons

Maizie & I went for a walk around the headland at Minnamurra today. I wanted to test our training we've been doing out in real world situations because that's when Maizie can get overwhelmed. It was extremely busy with buses, vans, tourists & a couple of dogs within metres from us & Maizie was absolutely brilliant. All she did the whole time was look occasionally & then just get on with our adventure. No barking, lunging, tail wasn't tucked underneath like the world was going to eat her. She was just happy, enjoying herself & the world around her today. Her re call was great, her focus on me & anything I asked was great & all the things we learned through the challenge absolutely really paid off today. Sooo A MASSIVE THANK YOU once again to @Nath Morrison @Matthew Marsh @Sian Isaac & ALL the Walkys trainers/team for providing us with the tools to learn how to train & handle our dogs & for all the work you put into our dogs for our wonderful future together. Much appreciated always🙏💕💜😊

I'm so proud of this boy!! Lenny is such a beautiful soul!

We only got to film one session this with week one of Louie’s best friends, Harry. Usually there is a lot of playing and not much walking when these two get together so it was tricky to get Lou settled. Very much appreciated the tips during our team check in @Nath Morrison 🙏 The circles at the start helped so much! @Loma Simmons

struggled to get out as much as we’d like to due to illness this week, but dice did such a good job on a street nearby that we call ‘the gauntlet’ cos of how many vocal dogs live there. his engagement was so good despite the distraction (didnt wanna film yhe house in question but u can hear them barking) and he took some small corrections so well!