Validation I needed earlier in my journey with my dog

I’ve long struggled to feel “good enough”. Most of this pressure has been self-imposed, especially when it’s come to my blue heeler’s training — I have high standards and have let ego take the reins far too many times — but hearing the right things from the right people can make a world of difference.

So here’s some validation I wish I’d gotten years ago. (And that I’ve now learned to give myself freely.) My hope is that it might help fellow dog owners feel a little more normal, accepted, and confident as we navigate this world with our companions