Today was my first appearance on American TV - a show called Better Connecticut - about Dog Listening. An in-depth interview for daytime television (it lasted 5 minutes) but they are talking about following it up with a filmed consultation so hopefully this is the start of the conquest of America (to boldly go where Robbie Williams didn't.....).
One of the other guests was a diet expert who lost an astonishing 200 pounds, and more importantly she had kept it off. As we were chatting after the show we realised that our careers had many parallels. Just like her, I have a simple message that is effective, without gadgets and gimmicks, BUT it is not a quick fix, magic bullet or a miracle. However, both methods ARE down to the person (dog owner or dieter) and are a WAY OF LIFE. Yet how many fad diet books are out there, and how many so-quick miracle cures for dog behaviour? Because so many folks out there want the magic wand, rather than put in the effort themselves, and often this is coupled with impatience.
I completely understand this thinking - I've found myself shouting at a microwave to hurry up, even though it cooks food quicker than anything else. We have to be realistic when it comes to our own health and our dogs' welfare. We can get amazing results but we need to keep going with the program to maintain the progress, rather then stop and rest on our laurels. Serial dieters know too well the yo-yo weight phenomenon, and similarly the system of dog training I provide never ends...... after all when does a dog stop being a dog?

I may be doing some more filming next week over here so keep you posted.
Cheers for now y'all, Tony