Everything I need to know I learned from the Dog Whisperer

Be aware of your energy – Walk with ease and confidence, your shoulders back and head up. Greet the world with calm assertive energy, not aggression. Take a moment to relax before your meal.

Live in the moment – Be present. The past has gone and the future is yet to be. The only thing that exists is now.

Know the difference between story and truth – What is the story you are telling yourself? What is the truth? Believe in yourself. Know your true value.

Work with Mother Nature – Nature does not achieve balance. It works with ebbs and flows. Growth after death; flood after drought; winter after summer. Imbalance is a necessary part of balance.

Honor your [dog’s] instincts – Trust yourself. Honor your feelings, emotions and body.

Nose, eyes, ears – Use your senses to bring you into the present. What do you smell? What do you see? What do you hear?

Know your [dog’s] natural pack position – Are you an introvert? Creative? Innovative? Intellectual? Know who you are and where you fit in to the world. Don’t try to be something you aren’t.

Create the [dog’s] calm submissive state – Meditate to learn what it feels like when you are relaxed so that it is easier to recreate when you need it.

Be the Pack Leader – You do you, okay? When you’re authentic, you’re at your best, and others are inspired by that. Don’t be surprised if people want to follow you. Then be the leader they deserve.

Life is simple; we make it complicated– Love. Peace. A nice bowl of kibble. It all pretty much comes down to that.