Understanding F.E.A.R: Building Resilience in Your Dog G'day everyone! Today, we're gonna talk about something that's as Australian as a meat pie and as universal as a footy match: fear. The bloke Zig Ziglar once said, "F.E.A.R has two meanings: Forget Everything And...
Understanding Dog Cruelty It's heartening to know there are many folks out there ready to protect our dogs from harm. Yet, it's essential to remember the importance of facts before making assumptions about cruelty towards dogs. The allegation of cruelty can be a heavy...
There's a common saying: "Out of sight, out of mind." But does this apply when it comes to dealing with life's challenges? Absolutely not. Running away from any problem only increases the distance from the solution. The truth is, the easiest way to escape from...
Every morning, when you look in the mirror, what do you see? Beyond the physical reflection, you're also looking at a perfect reflection of all the choices you've made up until this point. You're the architect of your life; every decision, every path taken or...
When I embarked on my entrepreneurial journey, I was driven by necessity; I had to leave my previous job due to a hostile environment. I was so depressed that I couldn't even imagine applying for a job, to joining anyone else's company as a team member -...
Recently, I stumbled upon a quirky statement on Facebook that went, 'Claiming that someone else's marriage is against your religion is like being angry at someone for eating a doughnut because you're on a diet'. This amusing analogy got me thinking, and I'd like to...
Understanding the Role of Experience "Experience is the father of wisdom." You've probably heard this saying before, but have you ever paused to truly consider its meaning? As a seasoned dog trainer and handler, this axiom resonates deeply with me, guiding my approach...
From Pride to Wisdom Ever heard the saying, "If you're filled with pride, you've got no room for wisdom?" As a dog trainer, I find this old gem rings especially true. Pride and wisdom seem to be like two magnets with the same poles, pushing each other away. But why is...
For the longest time, I'd been engaging with a concept without fully grasping its significance. It was a notion I came across as part of my journey in understanding mental health and cognitive behavioural therapy. This concept is the "Subjective Units of Distress...