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Sarah Roper - The Multidog Maven

Sarah Roper KCAI CD R ABTC ATI, The Multidog Maven is an expert dog trainer who shares her mistakes and helps to lessen the ‘dog mom guilt’ for other pet professionals and pet owners.

  1. Changes, Grief and Guilt

    May 5

    Changes, Grief and Guilt

    After a lengthy break due to house moves, internet issues, and personal struggles, I’m back with updates and reflections. Plus, a special guest, Claire Lawrence, shares invaluable insights on managing reactive dogs, self-care, and overcoming burnout. In this episode: The challenges of moving house and how technical problems delayed podcast recordingsPersonal updates: dealing with the loss of pets, new arrivals, and a coast-to-coast mission supporting Dogs for GoodHow managing pack dynamics helps ensure harmony after rescue, including Logan’s integrationThe impact of grief on daily routines and managing anticipatory grief and guiltRecognizing signs of burnout in dog trainers and proactive strategies for self-careThe importance of foundational training and breaking tasks into small, manageable stepsFriendship, honesty, and professional growth: Claire shares her journey and advice for working through emotional hurdlesUpcoming canine training programs and ways to get involvedResources & Links: Team Sheldon's Trail - Raising Funds for Dogs for Good https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574362585469 https://www.justgiving.com/page/teamsheldon?fbclid=IwY2xjawRirVRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBSQ3BFUm45QjJJdUxPS3Jvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr2_eFKTWMWLpEncdlkIyzWD_T2d8O7TvfcCA-cTXQPO2iUQby1Y2mTIB4n6_aem_asoVqOzocyrdvkDAcOzQlQ Connect with Claire Lawrence - Reactive Dog Training : https://www.reactivedogtraining.co.uk/ Email: reactivedogtraining@outlook.com This episode reflects on the ongoing journey of resilience—through personal loss, professional growth, and the pure joy of dog companionship. Remember, progress is often a slow buildup of small wins, and taking care of yourself is essential to keep moving forward. Thanks for listening and supporting the show!

    51 min

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Sarah Roper KCAI CD R ABTC ATI, The Multidog Maven is an expert dog trainer who shares her mistakes and helps to lessen the ‘dog mom guilt’ for other pet professionals and pet owners.