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Your New Year, Your Dog Goals: Let’s Get Started!
Setting goals for an entire year feels like asking your dog to stay for 10 hours—overwhelming, unrealistic, and bound to fail. I get it because I’ve been there. Life happens, schedules fill up, and the big dreams we set for ourselves and our dogs tend to fade.
That’s why I’ve embraced the 12-Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington.
This idea is a game-changer: instead of stretching your goals over an entire year, you break them into short, manageable sprints. And when paired with Darren Hardy’s Compound Effect, which teaches us that small, consistent actions lead to big results, you can see amazing progress without feeling overwhelmed.
Here’s the best part—you get to design these goals on your schedule. No rigid timelines, just thoughtful, realistic steps that fit into your life as a busy dog owner.
Start Where You Are: The Flip The Leash System
Dog training isn’t one-size-fits-all, and every dog starts from a different place. That’s why I created the Flip The Leash System—a seven-part framework that meets you and your dog where you are. Here’s a quick overview:
- Focus Foundations
Teach your dog to focus on you through eye contact, name recognition, and simple games. These moments create the foundation for everything else.
- Core Training Essentials
These are the go-to behaviors like sit, down, hand targeting—just to name a few. They’re simple but essential for everyday life.
- Good Choices Over Impulse
From lunging at squirrels to grabbing food off the counter, this is where your dog learns patience and self-control.
- Relax and Settle
Teach your dog to relax, whether at home or out in public. A calm dog is a happy dog!
- Rocket Recalls
Coming when called—every time—isn’t just convenient; it’s a skill that keeps your dog safe.
- Joyful Team Walks
Turn leash walks into a partnership, not a tug-of-war.
- Distraction-Proof Mastery
The ultimate level: teaching your dog to stay focused no matter what’s happening around them. This is advanced, so don’t rush here if your dog isn’t ready.
Pick the area that makes sense for your dog today. And remember, you don’t have to do it all at once. Even just one to three minutes of training a day can make a difference.
What I’m Focusing On This Year
Let me share a bit of my own story. I live in a multi-dog household, and as much as I love having a pack, life happens. It’s so easy to let my dogs take care of each other instead of looking to me for guidance.
Recently, I realized they were starting to rely more on one another than on me. While that might sound fine at first, it can create a disconnect—and I want a happy, harmonious household with dogs that can focus on me for direction. So, as I reflected on my goals for the coming "12-week" year, I decided to focus on two things: Focus Foundations and Good Choices Over Impulse.
These areas are critical for building a solid foundation. Without them, working on higher-level behaviors like distraction-proof mastery is almost impossible. If you’re unsure where to start with your dog, I’d recommend taking a moment to reflect: What does your dog need most right now?
The Magic of Small Steps
Training your dog isn’t about cramming in long sessions. In fact, it’s best to stop while your dog is still eager for more. Two or three sessions of one to three minutes a day are perfect.
Here’s something to remember: whether you realize it or not, you’re always training your dog. Dogs are learning from us 24/7—not just during formal training time. They’re picking up behaviors from the way we interact with them, whether it’s something we want them to learn or not.
But don’t let that feel overwhelming! The beauty of the Compound Effect is that tiny, intentional actions, repeated consistently, create real, lasting change.
What’s Your Next Step?
Every journey starts with a single step. For me, it’s focusing on Good Choices Over Impulse and Focus Foundations—building a solid base for everything else. What’s yours? Maybe it’s teaching your dog to relax and settle, or perhaps you want to strengthen their recall.
Whatever it is, know that you’re not alone. We’re all dog trainers, whether we do it professionally or not. Every moment with your dog is an opportunity to teach, connect, and grow together.
I'd Love to Hear From You!
What’s one goal you’re excited to work on with your dog? Whether it’s building better focus, joyful walks, or even just spending more quality time together, I’d love to hear about it!
Share your goals in the comments—I can’t wait to cheer you on.
Exciting News: Ready to Make Amazing Progress with Your Dog
If achieving goals with your dog is on your mind, I’ve got something exciting just for you!
I’m hosting a FREE 5-Day Dog Focus Challenge—a fun and transformative experience filled with practical tips, fresh ideas, and “aha!” moments to help you and your dog strengthen focus and connection.
🎉 Join the waitlist today to be the first to know when it launches! 🎉
I help busy dog owners create engaging, home-based exercise routines to foster healthier, happier pets and stronger bonds—all through choice-based, positive reinforcement training.
Chantal Beaupré 🐾 ❤️ 🐾
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