Yesterday they managed beautifully.
Today everything seemed difficult.
And suddenly you’re wondering whether you’ve gone backwards.
You haven’t necessarily gone anywhere.
Sleep, pain, excitement, previous experiences, environmental changes, stress and countless other factors can influence what a dog is able to manage on any particular day.
Learning isn’t erased because today was difficult.
Progress doesn’t mean your dog will never struggle again.
It means we’re gradually helping them build experiences, skills and safety that they can draw upon.
A hard day is a data point.
It isn’t the whole story.
