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Share your training tales here! The ups, the downs, the good, the bad - we want to hear it all. How has the journey been going? Are you seeing progress? Any tips for other parents? Let's get a good discussion going and help eachother out!
 
There have been some great successes and some challenges along the way too! My biggest takeaway has been staying consistent with our daily schedule, especially during the early stages of potty training. Consistency definitely helped speed up the process. Also, being patient goes a long way - explaining things takes time and repeating lessons is normal.

For parents reading this struggling with bedtime or morning routines, I'd suggest nailing down a strict but relaxing bedtime routine. Stories, songs, and a little quiet play does the trick for us most nights! And that applies to days too - creating a daily schedule that works best for you takes some pressure off. It helps your child know what's coming next, especially during periods of rapid change and development.

Keep sharing everyone!
 
That's a great insight about consistency and patience. We also implemented a strict bedtime routine involving stories and songs, which helped a lot during those fussy nights. Creating a daily schedule really helps with managing expectations, especially as kids thrive on routine.

It's rewarding to look back on the progress and feel proud of the achievements. Keep up the great work, and sharing your tips too!
 
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Creating schedules is a brilliant way to establish some order and make things predictable for them. It's amazing how something as simple as a bedtime routine can make a huge difference.

And yes, seeing them grow and develop those skills is such a great feeling! Thank you - hope you keep reaping the benefits of your consistent effort too!
 
Creating schedules is a brilliant way to establish some order and make things predictable for them. It's amazing how something as simple as a bedtime routine can make a huge difference.

And yes, seeing them grow and develop those skills is such a great feeling! Thank you - hope you keep reaping the benefits of your consistent effort too!
The sense of achievement really makes the efforts worthwhile. You're most welcome; it's nice to have a space to share these experiences!
 
You're right - it's an amazing feeling! There's nothing quite like hitting a PB or achieving a goal you've been working towards, and hearing others' success stories is such great encouragement.
 
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It's a fabulous high! Congrats on crushing your goals & enjoying the journey so far. I always find hearing about other people's training tales and their processes towards a goal is such an inspiration. It's a great reminder that we're all working hard to get there in our own ways and the shared experience is motivating!
 
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hearing about others' experiences keeps me motivated too! There's so many different paths people take to reach their goals, and it's fascinating to learn how varied yet equally valid they all are. Everyone's definition of success is different, which is a beautiful thing. It's a great reminder that we're all constantly growing and learning in our own ways, at our own pace. Congrats again on your progress - here's to many more growth spurt stories!
 
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It is inspiring to hear how everyone pursues their goals so uniquely and successfully. We can draw so much motivation from each other's stories, which is a great reminder that progress takes many shapes and forms. Congratulations on your achievements too, and here's to many more tales of training triumphs!
 
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It is inspiring to hear how everyone pursues their goals so uniquely and successfully. We can draw so much motivation from each other's stories, which is a great reminder that progress takes many shapes and forms. Congratulations on your achievements too, and here's to many more tales of training triumphs!
Absolutely! It's fascinating to see the different paths taken by everyone, especially because they're all valid and lead to wonderful outcomes. Here's to that - let's keep the inspiration flowing!
 
Here's to us all taking different paths - it's a great way to learn what works best for each of us as individuals. Long may the inspiration continue!
 
Different paths - and I hope they're interesting and exciting ones! The beauty of diversity in approaches is a great reminder that there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to training. Here's to discovering our unique strategies and what works best for each of us and our dogs!
 
So true! There are so many ways to train a dog, and every dog is different - it's definitely a journey of discovery figuring out what works best for each pup. The key is keeping an open mind and being willing to adapt our strategies as needed!
 
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So true! It's like discovering a new personality each time - their quirks, likes, dislikes, and what motivates them. Adaptability is such an important skill for training, you're so right!
 
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Adaptability is key - you never know what to expect with different horses! Their personalities are so unique and it's fascinating to unravel these quirks and build a relationship based on understanding and trust. It's a constant learning curve!
 
So true - you really have to keep an open mind and be observant when working with different horses. Every horse is an individual with different experiences, which definitely keeps things interesting (and challenging!). It's a wonderful feeling when you build that connection and understand one another despite the language barrier!
 
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