@rachelfusaro: NOT training my puppy?!👇 When i raised my other rescue, Bentley, i focused on teaching loose leash, sit, stay, down and every other “obedience cue” out there 👇 He was “obedient” but struggled in his early years with separation anxiety because i didnt focus on building his ***confidence*** He’s almost 16 now and ive learned so much since he was a puppy… Of course I AM working on basic obedience cues with my newer puppy, Aura, but my PRIORITY & focus is helping her feel safe & confident in a world not built for dogs *through proper socialization & desensitization* Why? Because ✨RELATIONSHIP✨ Strong relationship = better training outcomes When i advocate for my pup, & find ways to build her confidence & trust in me to help keep her safe, our relationship grows 🌳 Everywhere you look are “lists of things your puppy should know by age XYZ” and im learning (after years of interacting with thousands of you & professional trainers) that those can be misleading Does your puppy know what to do when theyre worried? How does your puppy recover after a scary event? Is your puppy easily over stimulated? Are you struggling with gnarly land shark issues? These are the questions i prioritze And to be clear - im not saying i DONT train obedience cues like loosh leash or recall - I absolutely do, but the *first* thing i focus on is confidence which has made teaching all the “other stuff” MUCH easier because we have a stronger relationship And sure, doing all the things is “ideal” but not everyone has the luxury of time - so if I had to pick ONE thing to focus on today, it would be helping Aura learn what to do when she’s worried so she can stand on her own 4 feet 💜 Let me know if you want me to share more of what this training looks like 🐾 #DogTraining #puppytraining #newpuppy #puppycheck

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