Living and loving a complicated pet comes with its own set of challenges, and one of the hardest can be the perception of “problematic behavior.” Hashtags: #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeTraining #DogAndHuman #DogOwnerLife #PetCommunity #CatParent - ThreadSky

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wisewhiskers.bsky.social • 38 days ago

Living and loving a complicated pet comes with its own set of challenges, and one of the hardest can be the perception of “problematic behavior.”

Hashtags: #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeTraining #DogAndHuman #DogOwnerLife #PetCommunity #CatParent

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wisewhiskers.bsky.social•38 days ago

With my dog Auggie, I often felt frustrated and disappointed when he reacted to dogs across the street, trembled at the vet’s office, or ran away from nail trimmers. I worried that these behaviors were a reflection of me—that I wasn’t doing enough or wasn’t a good pet parent.

wisewhiskers.bsky.social•38 days ago

But that mindset didn’t give either of us enough credit. So much of our time together was spent meeting his needs, helping him feel safer, and creating moments of joy. His “negative” behaviors didn’t mean I loved him any less or that he wasn’t living a full, happy life.

wisewhiskers.bsky.social•38 days ago

What defines us as pet parents isn’t whether our pets are “perfect”—it’s how much we love, care, and commit to bettering their lives and our own understanding of them.

wisewhiskers.bsky.social•38 days ago

For the record, I don’t believe any behavior is inherently a problem. But I understand how others might see them that way. It’s okay to feel those pressures and still know in your heart how much you and your pet are doing. 💛

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