Finding Balance in Our Lives with Pets - with Marissa Martino

How can the human side of pet training - understanding and addressing our emotions and mental state - contribute to a stronger bond with our animals and more effective training process?

In this chat with fellow pet professional Marissa Martino, we talk about...

• why it's not just about teaching behaviors and working through training plans
• how her dog Peru met the love of her life, a cat named Harold
• what parallels there are between your work with your pet and your work with yourself
• why "self care" most likely isn't the way to go

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Pet Relationship Feelings and Stories

Marissa and I play two truths and a lie... I lose (shocker)

0:05:00 - From the Shelter to A Home

Marissa and I discuss strategies for helping clients adopt dogs with a history of living with cats, shelter evaluations, and their ability to predict behavior.

0:13:05 - Introducing a Dog to a Cat

We discussed introducing cats and dogs, active management, safety, and the joy of watching them become friends.

0:29:53 - Hold Space in Pet Training

Clients learn to accept their situation, set boundaries, measure success, and celebrate attempts to transform with their animal.

0:39:23 - Resourcing Yourself vs. Self-Care (and Fun!)

Marissa and I discuss resourcing ourselves, shifting mindset, and strengthening relationships with animals.

Want to dive a bit deeper?

Check out this episode's show notes for Marissa's full bio and contact info, as well as pictures of Peru and Harold - praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/65

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