I have to admit, today reminded me why I do what I do. During our training session, my client hesitated. Not because her dog couldn’t do the exercise—but because she was afraid she’d get it wrong. She looked at me with that quiet worry in her eyes and said, “What if I fail?” And this is where all the workshops I’ve done, all the healing and personal development, all the learning about how the brain works... it all came to life. Because I could gently say to her: "Failing isn’t the end. It’s simply one way that didn’t work. So now, we try differently. And if that doesn’t work? We try again, differently. And again. That’s how we learn." This is the real heart of dog training. It’s not just about teaching your dog. It’s about teaching yourself that you are capable. It’s about building your confidence, not just your dog’s. You see, every training session is actually a mirror work. Our dogs reflect back our weaknesses—they show us when we’re being impatient, rushing, shouting, demanding too much, or setting standards too high. They don’t respond to pressure, because pressure doesn’t create trust. And that’s where the magic happens: when we slow down, soften, and learn about ourselves. So why do we need to be resilient? Because training a dog is also learning how to be more grounded, more aware, more gentle—with them, and with ourselves. We were given this specific dog to help us heal, to help us grow, to teach us what we didn’t know we needed to learn. And that’s why I’m not just proud of my dog training skills— I’m proud of the coaching I offer within every session. It’s something I’ve built through my own healing, through personal growth, and through working with hundreds of clients. Because every brain works differently, but we all need the same thing: compassion, understanding, and the space to grow at our own pace. So if you’ve been worried about “getting it wrong” with your dog… Take a breath. You’re not failing. You’re just learning. And I’m here to help you, every step of the way. With love, Agnes & Lexi PawsAgnes Build the Bond with the Dog® If you’re feeling a bit unsure or just want some personalised support, I’m here to help. I work with wonderful clients all over London— Wandsworth, Battersea, Clapham Junction, Clapham Town, Tooting, Tooting Bec, Earlsfield, Southfields, Balham, and Clapham Common. Plus, I offer online dog training & coaching support worldwide. SHARE THIS POST with friends to let them know, they don't fail , training is a journey.