Our new
little puppy, Molly Mae turned 4 months old today!
She is an adorable 6#
Maltipoo and already knows how to “sit, stay, down, come, play ball, heel and
walk on her hind legs” (check out the video)!
Now before you think I’ve
lost my mind creating a Newsletter about “puppy training”… there’s a reason I’m
excited to share why I think Molly, this journey and HorsePower is so amazing!
The components in “Communicating
with HorsePower” go way beyond horses, people, organizations and teams…
they work with Molly too!
Here’s what
I’ve learned…
1.
To get the best
from horses, dogs and especially people you need to understand what their
telling you and REALLY LISTEN! One of
the many pleasures of getting a new puppy is the chance to become familiar with
the messages their sending to you and to watch them start understanding what you’re
telling them…with your voice, facial expressions, gestures and total body
language!
2.
Dogs have their
own intuitive body language and to be a good, positive teacher for Molly, I
need to understand her “language” and send clear, concise and fluent messages
to her! I’m thinking of it as “putting
myself in her paws”!
3.
Wolves and dogs
have identical DNA and their instinctive preference for living is in a pack
(just like horses prefer a herd and people prefer a team). But to be a leader in the pack, herd and team
unit – you must be authentic, respectful, honest and demonstrate integrity...
or you won’t be the leader very long!
4.
Molly came to us
6 weeks ago healthy, cheerful, energetic and with an inquisitive, positive
attitude toward the world. I’m giving
her the same attitude back, staying upbeat and spending time to get to know her
individuality, skills and personality… we’re in a cooperative partnership working
together!
So, I’m being
patient, positive, consistent and persistent (OMG…there’s the true meaning of
HorsePower again!), really focused on Molly and listening intently! I praise her often - reinforcing good
behavior and I appreciate her wonder!
Molly has her
own spirit. Separate and unique. Just like all of us!
Take care…and
remember to …
“Ride Every
Stride…with HorsePower!”
Betti
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