Episode Details

In this episode, Jo & Vicky are joined by Andrew Hale, a human behaviourist who switched to specialising in the behaviour of other animals, in particular dogs. He, Jo & Vicky discuss, in-depth, how to take care of your wellbeing while working in the dog industry.

Andrew explains why the damaging behaviour patterns he sees in those who work in the industry develop and what to do about them. This episode is packed with practical advice you can use to build your self-esteem, avoid burnout, ensure that you get to do the work you love and truly help your clients.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• We need to consider the well-being of ourselves, as well as that of our clients.
• Compassion is powerful, it enables you to care for and help others even those with which you do not agree. Self-compassion is the most powerful.
• Compassion fatigue is an issue. Andrew explains how to tackle it.
• Emotional health is like physical health you need to work at it.
• Be yourself and confident in your abilities. You don´t need to spend an hour convincing a client you know what you are doing.
• Don´t dismiss feelings borne out of trauma. Instead, learn to change your relationship with that trauma.
• Stop letting guilt chain you to the past.
• Celebrate your wins.
• Find your purpose and be yourself.
• Some things will work others won´t, that´s OK, accept that fact.
• If things are not working out for a client, find out why and guide the client through it.

BEST MOMENTS

‘People talk about finding ways to believe in yourself. Actually, I think the first thing is to find ways to be yourself, ´

‘Burnout, compassion, fatigue, and imposter syndrome, they're all kind of connected.’

‘The more our purpose is about our mission, the better.’

‘You cannot be empathetic and compassionate to others. If you're not compassionate, with good boundaries yourself.’

EPISODE RESOURCES

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SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS

https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness

https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness

Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com

Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/

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ABOUT THE HOSTS

Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – mana