10 -Day Walk Like A Boss Challenge
Kimberly Artley
Founder, PackFit Dog Training & Behavior | Author | Mentor | Freelance Writer
Walking the dog (...and *announcement at the bottom!*).
One of the most important things we can do for our dogs *on the daily*, and also one of the most neglected (especially here in America).
Yes, the Walk provides dogs with an outlet to expend physical energy (keep in mind, the amount of physical exercise dogs need will vary from dog to dog, but it's also an opportunity...
??to build and strengthen trust, bond, and relationship with their human,
??for the human to raise their level of relevance,
??to develop healthy and positive associations with the world around them,?
??to explore all their senses,
??build level of confidence,
...and much, much more.
There's a significant amount of information we can garner simply by watching someone on a walk with their dog (e.g. the nature of the relationship between the human and dog, the level of understanding the human has of the dog, what the human brings to the table and represents in the eyes and mind of the dog, the amount of effort in teaching, developing, and equipping the dog, what life is like inside the home and behind closed doors, etc.).
The Walk is an energy outlet, but also a *conversation.* And a most revealing one.
Many of the problematic behaviors that develop in our dogs do so through frustration and boredom (it's really, really hard being a "pet" dog in the US o fA!). Not enough mental exercise (obedience and brain training, problem solving), physical exercise to meet and deplete their individual energy stores, enrichment activities....?
And while "behavior" is complex and layered with various contributing ingredients, stepping up to meet this one need has the potential to touch on (and satisfy) *a lot* of points.
On April 28th, we launch our "10 Day 'Walk Like A Boss' Challenge". The condensed version of our full online course, "Walk Like A Boss."
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Heading out for the Walk isn't just a matter of hooking a dog up to any ol' apparatus and getting it on (this is why so many struggle!). In the Challenge, we'll cover...
??the language of the leash (there's, very much, a language that needs to be created using the leash!),?
??finding the most appropriate walking gear for the individual dog,?
??understanding the state of mind part of the equation,?
??how space impacts our individual dog and how to use it to our advantage,?
??what we can do to build the dog's level of trust and confidence in us,?
...and more.
While we can't promise perfection as there are other ingredients in play outside our realm of influence, we *can* promise definite and absolute improvement if this information is taken to heart and there's consistent, steadfast application.
It's Spring time... the *perfect* time to start working on your dog walking woes so you can both enjoy these sun-sparked days!
Join the Challenge now, and get a jump start with the Pre-Challenge Prep Work~
The first 20 enrollees will also receive the "Walk Like A Boss" ebook AND our incredibly popular "Dog Walking Meditations" album <3
Join us here:?https://packfit.thinkific.com