Let’s give a warm welcome to the newest members who just joined the community: @Jen Wariner @Eli Flores @Laurie Wright Wright @Destiny Nelson You’re here because you’re serious about improving your skills and getting real results — not just consuming content. Quick note for new members: - Introduce yourself in a post - Let us know what you’re currently working on - Don’t be afraid to ask clear, specific questions This community moves fastest when people participate, not lurk. Drop a 👋 or a quick intro below so everyone can connect with you. Glad to have you here — let’s get to work. 👊

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I dropped a new YouTube video breaking down one of the most common mistakes I see: ➡️ “Stop Repeating Commands — Here’s What It Teaches Your Dog " ➡️ ”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVZE-jk7Sts 🎯 The core idea: If your dog isn’t responding to commands like sit, come, or down, it’s often NOT stubbornness — it’s that they’ve learned the pattern you’re reinforcing, not what you intended. That’s a huge mindset shift because it reframes “failure” as miscommunication between you and the learner. 💡 Why this matters here: Whether you’re training a dog, building a new habit, or coaching a teammate, the same principles apply — repeating the wrong cue repeatedly doesn’t produce mastery. You need clear signals + consistent reinforcement. 👇 Discussion Prompt: What’s a situation in your life where you’ve been repeating a “command” (to yourself or someone else) that hasn’t been working — and how could you reframe it so the result changes? Let’s unpack the parallels between dog training and habit/skill building! 🐕📈

Dogs don’t respond to words first. They respond to energy. Tension travels down the leash. So does hesitation So does confidence. When handlers and owners feel rushed, unsure, or frustrated, dogs often: • escalate • hesitate • shut down • test boundaries Not because they’re being difficult — but because the picture isn’t clear. Calm, steady handling creates safety. Predictable responses build trust. Before adjusting your dog, check yourself: Am I calm? Am I clear? Am I consistent? 👇 Question: Where do you notice your own energy change during training? Leave Your Answer In The Comments

When a dog loses their person, they don’t just lose someone they love —they lose routine, structure, and emotional stability all at once. If you’re helping a family in this situation, here’s what matters most right now: 1️⃣ Stabilize routine before training. Same wake-up time. Same feeding time. Same walks. Predictability lowers stress. 2️⃣ Lower expectations (temporarily). Regression is normal. Clinginess, shutdown, or anxiety is expected.This isn’t defiance — it’s adjustment. 3️⃣ Avoid emotional overcompensation. Constant reassurance and boundary removal often increase anxiety. Calm, neutral presence helps more than emotional comfort. 4️⃣ Reassign one primary handler. Even temporarily, one person should: • feed • walk • handle the leash Clarity reduces confusion. 5️⃣ Keep things familiar. Same tools. Same commands. Same expectations (scaled back). Structure gives the dog something solid to hold onto. This isn’t about “fixing” the dog. It’s about supporting them through instability. 👇 Question for the community:Have you ever seen a dog change after losing their person? What helped? A Promise To ALL Tristan Gibson Dog Training Clients. If your dog has an owner who passed away, we will help you along the rebuilding process. Dog's love us unconditionally until the end. It's very difficult for them as it is for us. When the handler or owner dies, the dog should have some way of understanding what happened to them. Dog's grieve just like we do. The Promise: As your dog mourns the passing of it's owner, we will provide guidance, a postponed program, and taking your dog out for activities so you can grieve yourself. Dogs give us all the love in their time on this Earth despite everything we may be flawed with as humans. Let us help you help your dog through difficult times.