Comments on: No Shame in Asking for Help – Honey Meets a Trainer

By: lauren

lauren — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:55:29 +0000

i think it’s fantastic that you called in a trainer for help. that makes you a great dog momma–that doesn’t make honey a dog with problems! i’m sorry you have to listen to people saying that to you.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:32:27 +0000

I am so glad the trainer has been such a big help. Sometimes just gaining a new perspective from an onjective observer can be a huge help. I don’t know what we would have done if I hadn’t contacted our trainer. Lost my mind completely? Shiva probably wouldn’t be very happy anyway. It sounds like you have found someone who understands you and Honey and I hope you continue to see success!

PS. Booo on Cape May not winning, booooo!

By: Georgia Little Pea

Georgia Little Pea — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:44:53 +0000

Good luck with the trainer! Good luck with Cape May! I sense your urgency and your ruth. I’m sure we’ll hear about it if that wetdog place wins.

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:05:19 +0000

I’m glad to hear that you aren’t afraid to think outside the box in an effort to include Honey in your life. She’ll be thrilled to be able to go to some of those places that she’s missing out on. I know I’ve been guilty of letting what other people think hold me back from some things, too.

I already voted for Cape May this round! This competition has brought out a side of you that I never knew about before! But, hold off on Alice In Chains! I still miss those guys.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:58:46 +0000

Agility does wonders in building confident dogs.

By: Tegan

Tegan — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:06:25 +0000

Really great post! No, there is no shame asking for help! Wouldn’t the world be a better place if every dog owner was willing to consult dog trainers for help for little things as well as big things?

By: Amy@GoPetFriendly

Amy@GoPetFriendly — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:33:59 +0000

We’ve had some great luck working with trainers with the boys. I think have a fresh pair of eyes can provide some great perspective – sometimes we’re too close to see identify a simple solution. I’m sure ou and Honey will be making strides in no time.

As for the trash talkin’ … I’m glad to see Julie’s note above. This competition wouldn’t be the same without your sense of humor.

By: 24 Paws of Love

24 Paws of Love — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:02:27 +0000

Interesting insight into Honey, especially the bit about being so eager to please that she becomes so anxious. I’m glad you found someone you like and is helping you with Honey’s confidence. I really like the idea of letting Honey choose. It’s something I’ve come to learn with such independent thinking dogs and has really helped to open the freedom of our relationships. Good luck to you Pamela. We can’t wait to see video of Honey riding in her bikecart. 🙂

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:25:30 +0000

Sometimes (often) a trained outsider can see a different picture of what is happening in a dog human relationship. I wish more people would ask for outside help. So much is being discovered today in animal behavior.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:12:35 +0000

Hiring a trainer is a little bit like trying a new yoga teacher – sometimes an outsider can say something that gives you that “aha” moment 🙂 I’m glad to know that I am not the only people pleaser (also married to a people pleaser) that swallows stress!

And as for the trash talk . . .I don’t think the competition would be as much fun without it and if you’re not going to be ruthless then you’re not in it to win it!! (BTW, I was smiling when I called you ruthless, and meant it in the most positive way – sorry to make you lose sleep!!) I hope to see you in the championship! Let the trash talk begin!!!