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The Connection Between Our Well-being and Our Dogs' Well-being
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Jess Adam, a licensed professional counselor, started Handlers and Humans to offer mental health and emotional support coaching to dog owners and dog trainers. She focuses on the importance of addressing the human's emotional well-being in order to help the dog. Jess emphasizes that dog training should not just be about training the dog, but also about helping the human develop internal resources and resilience. She works with both dog owners and dog trainers, addressing common themes such as expectations and the emotional responses that arise in client relationships. Jess highlights the need for support and supervision in the dog training industry to navigate these challenges. The conversation explores the themes of burnout, feeling under challenged, and the importance of variety in dog training. It also delves into the emotions experienced by dog owners, such as anxiety, shame, and guilt, and how these emotions can be addressed through therapy. The conversation highlights the opportunity for personal growth and self-reflection that comes with owning a reactive dog. It emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.
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