✨ Quick Fixes are Sexy (But Here’s the Truth)


🌟Sept 24 Free Training

Quick fixes are tempting. They feel sexy because they deliver an instant result—silence, stillness, obedience. 🙌

But here’s the catch: punishment and suppression are often the tools behind those “quick wins.” They may stop the behavior you don’t like in the moment, but they don’t address the why behind it.

What happens then?
⚡ Emotional shutdown (the dog looks calm, but inside they’re stressed).
⚡ Anxiety that simmers until it explodes “out of nowhere.”
⚡ Whack-a-mole training—suppress one issue, and another pops up.

Quick fixes can look polished, but they’re fragile. They don’t build trust, resilience, or true confidence.

Real training is about solving the problem at its root:
✅ Understanding what your dog is feeling.
✅ Teaching skills that help them regulate emotions.
✅ Creating lasting change and a close connection with you.

So the next time you find yourself tempted by a “quick fix”… remember: your dog isn’t asking for perfection. They’re asking for patience, understanding, and a training plan that lasts. ❤️🐾

Don't forget to sign up for my free training on September 24.

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You’ve got this,

– Christina

P.S. At the end of the workshop, I will be opening the doors to my signature 8 week reactivity training & coaching program: Leash Reactivity Deep Dive.

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