05/04/2023
Not a typical weight loss post today ..
BUT… there is a very important lesson here that I want you to understand.
And understanding this important lesson will allow you to flourish in all areas of your life.
When we got Bobby everyone told us how we should be training a boxer.
My next door neighbour who’s 80 odd said that I should be firm and show him who’s boss and proceeded by demonstrating and almost got dragged to the ground when trying to walk him.
Others in the neighbourhood had their own opinion on how to train him.
Walking him was a workout on its own because of the force he used to pull me with.
So I thought you know what how hard can it be? I’ll just read a few books watch a few YouTube videos which I did but the information was very general and not aimed at the specific breed.
Neither myself nor any of the neighbours are dog experts.
I could’ve wasted a lot more time and mental energy figuring out the best way to train him to walk so doesn’t pull but instead I hired a lady who is an expert dog trainer as she trains military dogs.
Fay started working with Bobby since he was 5 months old.
She taught me some key commands to use with Bobby and spoke about positive reinforcement by using treats. She also showed me the subtle signs to look out for in the dog when he’s looking for praise.
I see Faye once every 2 weeks and each session builds on the last one similar to a workout programme that I give to my clients that has built in progressive overload so there’s no guesswork involved.
6 months later the walks are way more enjoyable he walks by my side without pulling and he can even walk without a lead in some places.
Every dog breed has their own unique personality and just like you have your own lifestyle and commitments and body and therefore following generic advice won’t work.
The moral of the story?
Stop guessing your way through your fat-loss journey.
Stop taking nutrition and workout advice from friends and family who are unqualified at best.
Hire a coach, an expert who has been where in your shoes one who can give you the blueprint.
It will save you a ton of time and money in the long run