Have you ever tried watching a video of your dog training session without sound?

Have you ever tried watching a video of your training session without sound?

No cues. No chatter. No “good dog!”—just the visual of you and your dog working together.

It’s such a simple exercise, but it can be incredibly revealing.

When the words are stripped away, you start to see what’s really happening in the session.
• Does your dog look relaxed and happy—or tense and unsure?
• Are they checking in with you, tail wagging, eyes bright?
• Are they engaged because they want to be, or just following patterns?
• Do they offer behaviors with enthusiasm or hesitation?
• Are you interacting in a way that your dog clearly enjoys?

These are the silent indicators of relationship, trust, and mutual enjoyment.
Because good training isn’t just about mechanics—it’s about connection.

So here’s a challenge:
Pick a recent training clip, mute it, and watch like a coach. What do you notice? What would you change?

Sometimes the most powerful feedback doesn’t come from what we say—but from what we see.