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Discover why overcaring for your puppy can unintentionally create fear and dependency. This heartfelt post explores how true care means teaching, not limiting, so both you and your dog can grow in confidence, trust, and connection. What if your dog came to heal you?

💛 It’s not just about training your dog—it’s about you, too. Discover why I coach dog owners through emotional growth and confidence using holistic training and energy healing. When you heal, your dog feels it.

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.

If you’ve ever felt confused by all the dog training advice out there, you’re not alone. Between online forums, TV shows, and social media tips, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure about what’s actually best for your dog. As a dog trainer, I’ve worked with hundreds of dogs and their loving owners. And one thing I know for sure? You want to do the right thing . You’re not trying to cause harm. You’re just trying to understand what works. This blog is here to help you do that. Below, I’ll break down six pieces of equipment I recommend avoiding , explain why they can actually cause more harm than good, and offer dog-friendly, force-free alternatives that support both your dog’s emotional and physical wellbeing. Whether you’re just starting out with a new puppy or trying to improve your current training, this guide will help you make more informed choices, because you and your dog deserve that.

Discover why true dog training starts with the brain and heart, not from your dog.

Energy healing is becoming popular in many different ways for humans. The same healing is available for dogs, but there is one key difference: the human brain blocks this amazing healing potential for dogs.

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When you bring a new puppy into your life, but carry the trauma of a past loss (dog attack, illness, or even the heartbreaking death of a beloved dog) it can create an invisible barrier. That unhealed pain can affect your relationship with the new puppy. Instead of building a bond of trust, you'll find yourself projecting fear and overprotectiveness, unintentionally pain which can block their ability to grow, explore, and build confidence. It is similar to relationships with people. If we don’t heal from a past breakup, we step into new connections carrying old wounds, making it impossible to fully commit and risking repeating the same patterns. Healing is essential. By listening to your own emotional scars, you open yourself to hear yourself and to heal the pain. Don't rush, don't replace to avoid the pain. Your puppy doesn’t know your past, nor should they live in the shadow of it. They deserve your unconditional love and trust, and you deserve the joy of a stress-free, flourishing bond. Heal yourself, so you and your puppy can connect together. Create that unbreakable connection from a place of love, not fear.

Maybe it will be a bit "bleee" topic, but very important. ​​​​​​​​ Since I can remember, my friends say" about the poo, talk to Agnes. She is the one who knows everything and can talk about it without the end". Yep, I can because "Poo always tells you the truth about what is going on in your body".​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ So let's start with babies. When do we know if the baby is allergic to milk or dairy? Poo is different. We can see mucus, sometimes loose or even diarrhoea. My older daughter was very allergic to breastmilk and even hypoallergic milk. Her poo was a mixture of everything there.​​​​​​​​ As soon as we got the right milk, she had a nice one, like pic 4. What else changed- she stopped crying, was more relaxed, and her body changed. There was no pain in her guts.​​​​​​​​ Let's say, you ate something outside and you spend hours sitting on the lovely private "white chair".You know straight away, there was something not fresh +you feel grumpy, weak and painful. ​​​​​​​​ Now the best, exam- how many of you run to the toilet before exams? Yes, stress changes the poo too.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ So now tell me, how well do you know your dog's poo and when is something going on inside him/her? Have you ever paid attention to it? Why it is important?​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ My Lexi has no 3/4 sometimes 2 when less drinking.​​​​​​​​ We went away for 4 days and her poo was no 6. I knew she was stressed, overstimulated (new place, new smells, new people, different home). She wasn't eating and it is the way how she goes with the stress. Even though I was there too.​​​​​​​​ However, when her tummy is not well she has no 7 + barky, aggressive + smelly breath and less sleeping. I know I need to go to the vet. ​​​​​​​​ When she eats too much dry food, no 1+looks like a balloon, so I need to change to wet-cooked food.​​​​​​​​ I know her and what she is telling me.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ When you know the right poo, quickly you can spot when something is not right and to do the right steps.​​​​​​​​  The body talks by poo too.