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Question for trainers?

I had a hoopers 1-1 today & it got me thinking more & more about this question.

How much do you take into account the handler & their individual learning style when running your training?

A few times on my 1-1 the trainer has told me that I’m overthinking things & this is transferring to Freddie & affecting his confidence. ( which I appreciate is true)

I’ve been working hard to try not to do this but on reflection I feel that if I’m overthinking it’s because I’m not at the unconscious competence stage so I have to think harder about the task.

So my conclusion was if I’m an overthinker just telling me not to overthink wont help, same as if someone was scared of snakes saying don’t be scared won’t help.

Do you as trainers adjust to handler as well or is it all about the dog?

This is mostly my curiosity & interest 😁

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