Baby steps and honestly I’m totes grateful for it…
I just jumped off a beautiful call with the epic , from Paw in Hand - Dog Adventurers to see how she could support us in taking some small steps forward with Nami. And wowsers…
it was so grounding. No overwhelm. No pressure. Just clear, gentle guidance from someone who genuinely gets it.
She listened.
She understood where we’re at.
She didn’t make me feel like a bad dog mum or like I’d done heaps wrong.
(Which, after last week, was honestly a breath of fresh air.)
We talked about a few new approaches — maybe trying a collar again instead of the harness, just to make things a little easier for both of us.
Nothing forced. Nothing scary. Just options.
Then we played with some fun, interactive ways to help Nami engage without pressure — giving her a safe spot, a blanket, treats, and letting her choose to come closer.
Introducing the collar or harness in a way that didn’t feel like a threat…
But like safety
Like her choice.
So I’m taking the tiny steps. One at a time. With patience. With softness.
And with a hell of a lot more hope than I had last week.
Last week was tough for Nami and I — so many things shifted at once, and everything went backwards fast.
We received so much love and support, and every message, every thought, every suggestion meant the world to us… Honestly, the energy alone felt like an AMAZING shift forward.
today I’ve got my Miss Positive head back on.
And that alone feels like progress.
Oh — this made me smile - because I totes got it…
On the call, Maren showcased a potato masher 😝 (I will keep y’all hanging’)
Give me creativity and humour in a session, and I’m yours forever.
It actually made me laugh, which I needed.
I’m really grateful for all the love and support. Truly.
And I’ll keep sharing the updates in Marens group — because Nami’s story is unfolding one tiny, wobbly step at a time… and I know so many of you care.
More soon.
Hugs Mimi + Nami x x x