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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