Our Dogs are Our Coaches…Three Tips to Conquer Craziness!
By Janus Moncur – The Co-Creative Coach™
Sitting along Atlantic Ave – amongst the other locals having their morning coffee, I had to chuckle at the sight of a perfectly outfitted lady and her perfectly poofed little toy dog. Both strut by in their matching attire – the lady with her little pink sandals and the pup with her pink harness and leash. It reminded me of the old saying about dogs looking like their masters and mistresses. Those two together made me realize that our dogs reflect more than just our taste in companions – our dogs reflect ourselves – our inner selves.
Ever witness the struggling dog handler straining to gain control of her lunging, yelping Poodle?
Ever stroll down the street and see a perfectly contented Lab lying outside a shop door, -minding his own business- while patiently waiting for his mistress inside?
Ever try to out-yell a hysterical Pomeranian?
Ever watch Animal Planet and marvel at a dog trainer taking the same terrorizing Terrier from his owner, only to have him settle right down and act like an angel?
Magic? No. Our dogs pick up on our energy. If we are calm and confident, our dogs respond in kind. Our dogs are a barometer of ourselves. Your dog can be your coach. What works for “Rusty” will work for you, too.
STOP – Interrupt the craziness. Distract and cease and desist.
STAY – Wait just a minute. Gather your calm, quiet, confidence.
HEEL – Proceed forward once you’ve gained control.
