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Hi collaborator! (Thanks for being here! Your discount code is at the bottom of this email!) I am really looking forward to the event tomorrow with Marilyn Mele! As someone who lives with a reactive dog, I know firsthand the stress and fear that invades my body when my dog is displaying big explosive reactions. Just yesterday, I gasped when Muggins let out a booming alarm bark, and then in frustration I whined, “Why are you doing that?!” I am learning to notice my reactions to Muggins’s behavior and recognize when my body is feeling stressed, afraid, or overwhelmed. So, when I noticed this reaction yesterday, I stopped what I was doing and took several deep breaths. Let’s do this now, together. Stop what you’re doing. Put one hand on your heart and one hand on your belly. Breathe in through your nose and feel your hands rise as your lungs expand. Breathe out through your mouth and feel the air slowly leave your body. Repeat as many times as you need. Once I finished my breaths, I was able to realize that I couldn’t help Muggins, because I needed help. So, I asked my partner if he would do an activity with Muggins so I could take a shower. Asking for help is really hard, but it’s also really necessary. If you need help with your reactive dog, I see you. It’s okay to be struggling, and it’s okay to not have all the answers. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness - it is a sign of courage. Be brave for yourself (and your dog) today!
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