with Tommy Stark, The Dog Director of iSpeakDog!

⚡ “Every Step Has a Purpose”

Dogs thrive on intention. A walk isn’t just a walk—it’s a mission. A park visit isn’t playtime; it’s a job. This week, I’m focusing on giving every action direction and purpose to build focus and trust. Move with meaning.

🎓 NEW Group Series Begins July 26
📍 Dee Dog Park

🕘 9:00 AM – Puppy & Beginner
For pups learning to follow a purpose-driven lead.

🕚 11:00 AM – Intermediate & Real World Workshop
Simulating real-world distractions to sharpen focus.

These sessions are about giving dogs a job and handlers a mission. I train dogs, but I teach you to lead with intent. Come ready.

🗓️ Saturday, July 26 • 5:30 PM
📍 Laguna Niguel Regional Park

Leashed and locked in. This walk is a purposeful march to reinforce leadership and pack unity. Every step counts—move with direction.

“Your dog doesn’t need a reason to follow you—just a purpose to believe in.”

Commands without intent are noise. Give your dog a job, and they’ll give you their focus.

💡 Leadership is setting the direction and letting the dog fulfill the role.

Teach your dog that every outing has a job—focus, not frenzy.

Drill:

1. Leash up in a quiet spot (yard or driveway).
2. Set a clear intention: “We’re moving to a destination.” Pick a spot 50 yards away.
3. Walk with deliberate pace—steady, not rushed. No chatter, no corrections.
4. If the dog pulls or veers, pause. Reset. Move again when they align.
5. At the destination, mark calm with a subtle nod and release to sniff briefly.

Builds:

• Intentional movement over distraction
• Trust in your direction
• Self-discipline through purpose

Your dog learns: “I follow the mission, not the chaos.”

Quiet trails, open spaces, focused energy—perfect for purposeful work.

Assignment:

🎯 One dog, mid-morning Wednesday or Friday.

• 15 min “Purpose Walk” on Aliso Creek Trail—set a destination (like the first trail marker).
• Maintain steady pace, loose leash, no verbal cues.
• At destination, release mindset to directed sniffing—point to a tree or rock and let them explore on your terms.

Be the director of the mission. Purpose fuels progress.

🧠 Studies show dogs trained with clear objectives (like directed movement) exhibit 30% lower stress and 25% higher task retention than those in unstructured settings.
Purpose aligns their instincts with your leadership—it’s how they’re wired.

Submit times by Sunday @ 6:00 PM.
Calendar invites out by 8:00 PM.
Weekdays (9 AM–8 PM). Weekends for groups/packs.
Register: ocwoof.com

A walk without purpose is wandering. A park visit without a job is chaos. Give your dog a mission—whether it’s a steady walk or a focused sniff. Lead with intent, and they’ll follow with trust.

See you in the field,
— Tommy, The Dog Director

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