It’s a big thing to look inside yourself and recognise the ways you can grow and better yourself. Not a lot of people do this, and I think I’ve found the secret.

Owning a dog, and doing a dog sport – agility – has helped me really reflect on who I am and how I can better myself. This comes through the constant learning and growing together as a team.

On the weekend I learnt a great deal about my relationship with Jaxon, and yet again he taught me a great deal. In his own way, he’s challenging me to find a better way to engage with him.

Through trialling I’ve learnt very quickly what to look for and how to better it. The reality is – it all comes down to me. If I don’t try to engage in a different and compelling way with Jaxon, he’s just going to keep finding excuses to sniff and run off. He doesn’t see me as in charge and confident. Only I can change that.

So on this Discovery Monday, I’m celebrating the path Jaxon is teaching me, and finding a way to better myself.

Through that we’ll have an even stronger relationship!