Ever feel like you’re the only one whose “peaceful” walks look more like a battle of wills? The pulling, the barking, the stares, the “Who’s walking who?” comments… and that creeping guilt if you don’t walk your dog every day…

In this week’s episode, Belfast dog trainer Lauren McKnight (with her delightful accent :-) spills the truth about calm walks, why “perfect dogs” are a myth, and how sometimes the kindest thing for you and your dog is to skip the walk entirely.

🐾 Related: Ever had an off-leash dog charge at yours? I have .. and it changed my dog forever. That’s why I won’t miss Annie Phenix’s workshop on what to do before, during, and after an encounter like that. Details inside.