THE WITTY DOG
YOU'RE SAFE HERE.
You do not need the right terminology. You do not need to defend your dog, justify your decisions or pretend you know how to fix this.
There is no judgment here - for what your dog currently does, for what you have already tried, for what you were never taught or for how overwhelmed you may feel.
These questions are not a test, and your answers will not be used to pressure you into buying something else.
Every human-and-dog team is standing on a different lily pad. To help you reach the life you want, Sarah first needs to understand exactly where you are launching from.
Tell the truth - even when it feels messy. The details help Sarah identify what your dog may be communicating, where understanding broke down and which first steps can create the greatest change.
You and your dog are welcome here exactly as you are.
THANK YOU FOR TELLING THE TRUTH.
You have already taken the first step: replacing frustration and guessing with information.
Sarah will review your answers through the three parts of The Witty Dog Diagnostic:
FOUNDATION - What needs, routines or leadership structures may be affecting the situation?
COMMUNICATION - What are you and your dog currently saying to one another, intentionally or accidentally?
REPLACEMENT - What clear, useful behavior can begin replacing the current pattern?
Your diagnostic is not about creating a robot dog or turning you into somebody else. It is about giving you the understanding, tools and confidence to communicate with your dog in the life you actually live.
The destination is not perfection.
THE DESTINATION IS FREEDOM TOGETHER.