79. Training Gundogs: Taming the Perfection Monster and Embracing Imperfection

In this podcast, we explore the pressure of training gundogs to be perfect and how it affects us as women trainers. We discuss the negative consequences of perfectionism, including frustration, burnout, and harm to the dog, and offer strategies for overcoming the perfection monster. We also delve into the benefits of embracing imperfection and celebrating small victories along the way. Join us as we navigate the journey of training gundogs and learn to tame the perfection monster within us.Thanks for being here. If this episode gave you something, a laugh, a lightbulb, or just the feeling that someone gets it, that's exactly why we make it.📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.